Do you trust me?

twelve

Zach POV

John stared at me in shock.

John: Are you crazy Zach? You are undercover. What are you trying to do? Blow the mission.

"I wont blow the mission. She is my assistant. I don't think she posed any threat."

John: Then how would you feel lying to your girlfriend. About your identity. You know you can't reveal who you really are even after the mission is over. You could lose your job damn it. Did you ever think of that?

"I love her John. I've never felt this way about anyone before."

John: Did you ever for a second thought about how she felt. She look like a decent girl who don't seem to look for a quick hook up. She will be devastated.

"I can't lose her John."

Before he could say anything else, I went into my room slamming the door behind me.

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Gabriella POV

I was standing in front of the mirror checking out my outfit for my date with Warren. I'm wearing a cashmere shirt with leggings and boots since its still chilly outside. 

He text me he would be here soon. I went downstairs to look for my father. 

George: Hey honey. Where are you off to? Its unlike you to be out on a Sunday?

Gary: Hey Ella. You look different but good. 

"Erm, I'm going out for brunch."

Angela: Awww. with that handsome boss of yours?

My father looked unhappy while Gary started his acting like a big brother act.

Gary: Boss? You're dating Ella? He better don't hurt you or I'll kiss his ass.

"Stop it Gary, you are 2 years younger than me."

Gary: Yup but you are still my sister. No man can hurt you without me kicking his behind. 

I rolled my eyes at him when the doorbell rang.

Gary rushed to open the door.

Gary: Hey man. Who are you? What do you want?

"Gary!"

Zach: Hey. You are?

Gary put his arm around me.

Gary: Someone who actually love Gabriella to her bones.

I saw Warren's eyes flashed with anger.

"Warren, this is my annoying little brother Gary."

Warren's eyes looked surprise and softened.

Zach: Hi Gary. Im Warren Ashton. 

Gary eyed him top to toe.

I shove Gary aside to let Warren in to meet my father.

Zach: Mr Sanders, Ms Angela, nice to meet you again.

Angela: It is always a pleasure to see you. I've never seen Ella smiling so widely until recently. I guessed you are the reason why.

I stared at Angela and my face reddened.

George: Where are taking my baby?

Angela: Now George, Ella is going to be fine. She is a big girl. 

Zach: I'm bringing her to try the new sushi place sir. I'll bring her early, I promise. 

I could see Warren looked nervous.

Gary: You bet you will. 

I pulled Warren's hand to leave before they embarrassed me further.

"Warren, come on let's go."

Gary: Ella, I'll be leaving soon. I'll see you soon. Call me if you need him punched.

He stared at Warren a moment and kissed me on my forehead. 

Gary had been overprotective even more so now that he started college. He is like my older not younger brother. 

As we climbed into his car, I apologized to him.

"Im sorry about my family. My brother can be a pain sometimes."

Zach: Dont worry about it. I would be the same way if I have a sister or a daughter.

"So, sushi?"

Zach: Yup. Unless you are up for something else?

"No. Sushi is good. I love japanese food"

We ate, talked and laughed.

This man has a great sense of humour. Ive never laughed so much.

Zach: Anyway, I have somewhere to bring you if you are up for it.

"Uhuh. Where?"

He winked at me ushering me back to the car. After a while, we pulled at a building.

"Oh my god. Ice skating?"

Zach: Is that ok?

"Yes I love it. I used to come here often with my family before the.. accident."

We got our skates and got onto the ice. Warren was a natural. We skated together hand in hand, laughing and smiling.

It was pure bliss.