We all know of the baby project in health class. When you're given a fake baby and a partner to act as the daddy with you to act as the mommy.
"This baby project will be over the course of three months."
I want breadsticks.
"Now, you and your part...
I sat there helping Alessandro out by organizing some of his files on the desk. I was just trying to make the day less stressful for him. By the end, the desk was cleared of any non-VIP status files and we were ready to go.
"Do you want me to tell Edmond to start the car?" I asked as I knew when Alessandro said almost done he started writing another damn email.
"No munchkin. I've already texted him. I actually want to show you something." He pressed one last button before swiveling his chair over in my direction. He grinned as he patted his thigh clearly eager to show me yet another surprise. I'm not complaining though. I love his surprises. Especially this one.
I hopped on his lap and he wheeling us closer to his desk so he could reach inside and bring out a box. It looked like jewelry box from here but I didn't have the slightest clue what it said.
"I feel strangely in love with it already." It's true. I already wanted to wear it every day. Recently I've gained a passion for dragon jewelry.
Alessandro's chuckle filled the room but then my gasp overtook his. The necklace was Tony Stark's arc reactor. I felt a tear as I remember the funeral scene. I know it's just a movie but to me, I felt like I grew up with them. Hell, ten years ago I remember walking into the movie theater to see Iron Man.
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I twist enough to throw my hands around his neck. I knew better than to shove my makeup filled face into his dark blazer. I was just glad my mascara and eyeliner were waterproof. At least that wasn't going to be messed up.
"I love you 3000." I croaked out. Fuck. I am so in love with him. He's so damn amazing. "I have no idea what I would do without you."
"I don't know either." He laughs once I pull away. He stares into my eyes and begins apologizing.
"I'm sorry for neglecting you for the past few days. I love you but I didn't think you'd like being followed around the streets by my men and others wanting to hurt you. This is sort of a sorry. I love you, Zeinab." He pointed to the necklace with a small smile.
"I didn't like not being with you. So yeah I probably wouldn't like that either. I kind of let you off because we still had breakfast together and well I am in Paris for goodness sake. Which is only possible because of you." I smiled while tucking a lock of his hair behind his ear. It wasn't that long so it just popped right back.
"Fuck. You're so amazing. And I'm glad you came. You've helped more than my assistant. She's a bit dumb as fuck." My mouth fell open and I swatted at his arm but I couldn't help but laugh. She is a tiny bit dense.
