With Time [#Wattys2019] (On Hold)

Chapter 2.

Mariano Di Vaio as Lorenzo.

[Lorenzo's Pov]

The surgery took about an hour or less to complete, as my family and I watched Mia do her job from an overhead compartment.

Mia.

The candle to my darkness. We met at a coffee shop next to the university she studied. My company was located right opposite. I ran my hand through my brown quiff looking down at her. She grew up in the past year, still feisty but even more mature. Her lips were fuller and her eyes...I could just get lost in them. I was brought out of my daydream by my brother... The youngest Romano; with his shiny brown hair, dazzling blue eyes and a jaw that can cut through paper. He had a slight resemblance to me. It was a bit scary.

"So, that's her huh?" He asked, nudging me.
"That's her," I answered turning to face him.
"I didn't expect her to be working here, I thought I'd never see her again. She hates me after what I did to her. I deserve all the hate she spews at me." I sighed.

"Listen, bro, I don't know why you did what you did...But you need to talk to this girl, get some closure or at least fuck her. The sexual tension is there." Cal said cheerfully folding his muscle clad arms to his chest.

"Shut the fuck up, asshole," I commanded getting annoyed.
"I don't know why I did that either, I let lust get the best of me that day," I mumbled.
"Alright man, take it easy. Get laid or something." Cal jumped and walked away before I could smack him in the head.

I continued watching Mia fix my dad up, sighing I moved to the coffee machine pouring myself a large cup of the scorching, black liquid. I made my way over to one of the chairs next to the door. Placing the cup on a small magazine table next to me; I laid my head back closing my eyes.

It had been such a long week of nonstop meetings and online conferences. Mia and I had been so busy we barely even saw each other. Lately, we've been having some problems, I just felt like Mia wasn't putting her best effort into this relationship.

I called upon my secretary, Amy via intercom. Amy was a twenty-three-year-old brunette, she's the only one who hasn't yet tried to get into my pants, she's good at her job always professional.
"Yes Mr. Romano, how can I help?" Her voice came through sounding like nails on a chalkboard.
"Cancel my meetings for the rest of today, I'm heading out soon," I told her.
"No problem, sir." She replied.

I gathered myself quickly and left my office, heading to the local cafe to grab some lunch. I ordered my regular Fettuccine Alfredo along with a large glass of orange juice. As I was about to devour my scrumptious meal, a voice spoke up.

"Well if it isn't Mr. Hot Shot Lorenzo Romano, what a lovely surprise." I knew that cat-like voice anywhere.

Melissa.

Melissa Carson. My long-time fling. God she would never leave me alone. Somehow she got into that thick head of hers that I'd marry her one day. Oh, how wrong she was.
"Melissa, how are you?" I asked, looking up from my plate.

"I'm doing very well, I was wondering if you'd like to go back to your office? I have something to discuss with you. It's confidential." She whispered.

That caught my attention. I asked the waiter to pack my food up and we headed off to my office.

Amy watched with wide eyes as Melissa and I descended from the elevator. "Nobody is allowed to enter, got it?" I commanded. "Y-Yes, sir." She mumbled. I pushed my charcoal door opened and headed to my brown office desk. I was a bit of a neat freak so my desk was well cared for.

"Sit, What seems to be the problem?" I asked Melissa. "Well, I was wondering..." she trailed off, putting her hand on mine. Melissa inched closer to my desk, climbing on top and stayed a few inches away from my face. Her minty breath fanned me, I was caught up in the moment I didn't realise when she started kissing me.

It felt...good.

I grabbed onto her shoulders and placed her on my lap when the office doors burst open. Pulling Melissa to the side, "I thought I sai-" I was stopped in the middle of my sentence by a disappointed Mia looking back at me, take out bags in her hand and tears in her eyes. I pushed Melissa off my lap as Mia ran out of the room. I barely heard my secretary saying she tried stopping her from barging in.

I caught up with Mia and grabbed onto her hand as she pulled away, turning to face me.
"So, this is what you do at work huh? And here I thought I wasn't giving you enough time but you're busy making out with other women!" She shouted. I winced at her tone, but I kept it cool.

"Listen, Babe, it's not what it looks like. It was a meaningless kiss, to be honest, we've been having difficulties lately I just got carried away." I said in the nicest way possible.

With a gasp, Mia told me to go to hell and left. I ran my hand down my face and went after her. Unfortunately, I had no idea where she went. I went back to my office and Melissa was nowhere to be seen. Amy was as quiet as a mouse. I packed my stuff up and left in a hurry. I got in my car and headed home. The house was empty, I went to Mia and my room only to notice that all of her stuff was gone. On my Pillow was a note.

Dear Lorenzo,
I'm sincerely sorry for everything, I wish you came to me with your concern instead of sucking faces with someone else. You've broken my trust into a billion pieces. Thank you for everything But I will no longer be living here with you, it's best we forget about each other.

With Love,
Mee.

I dropped on the floor with the letter in hand, tears formed in my eyes. How could you let this happen? I said to myself.

I was brought out of my mini dream by someone shaking my shoulders. I squinted my eyes open to see my sister looking at me weirdly.
"The surgery is finished. They're taking dad to his room now. Are you okay Lo?" She asked, seeming a bit concerned.
I stretched a bit and with a yawn, I got up, "I'm okay, just reminiscing on some stuff." I said, giving her a short hug.

Making our way to the private room my dad was placed in, I saw my brother at the door. Alexis, myself and Cal were stopped as we tried to enter. A tall, blond guy with blue scrubs and a white coat came forward. His black eyes gazed upon all of us as he began talking.
"Hello, I'm doctor Jameson, I work with Mia. Your dad is resting perfectly at the moment, however, we wish to not have any disturbances while he's in this state. You may take a look at him from the window and I will come back to inform you when Mia is ready to speak with you guys." He smiled.

"Okay, thank you, doctor," Cal responded, tiredly. As the doctor walked away we made our way to the window just to get a glimpse of our father as he slept.

Hello Friends! Happy Sunday. In all honesty, I had a tough time writing the flashback part of this chapter, but I got a small head start from my good friend hottiesoftie So a big thank you to Cee! I hope you all enjoy this one and let me know what you think. PS this chapter may be a bit rushed :(
Load of love. ❤️