The Bodyguard

Ch9

Aless's POV
It's 5:30 in the morning when I wake up. I get on with my daily routine and go for my morning run. When I return to the hotel it's 6:30AM. I quickly take a shower. When I get out I see an array of tailored Armani suits and a note laying on the bed. I pick up the note.

Alessandro, come to the Gianni Manor. This is your new uniform.
- Kane

I put on a suit and take a taxi to the Gianni Manor. The castle is a fortress. When I arrived at the gate I was escorted by butlers, maids, and a few bodyguards. I was then escorted to the grand dining hall where Stefano was sitting down drinking coffee. He snapped his fingers and a maid brought in another plate. "Sit. Have some breakfast".

"I'm not very hungry". He smiled. "It wasn't a question. Sit. We have much to discuss".
I then took a seat. I guess like grandfather like granddaughter. Both so used to getting their way. "Anne. Why isn't Ciel down yet". A maid hurriedly bows and doesn't dare to look up. "Master the young Miss isn't here ... she never came home".

Suddenly he stops what he's doing and stands up. As he stands he slams his fist on the table. His employees all flinch, and look down. No one dares to look up. "Anyone care to explain where my granddaughter is?". "Master Gianni I went this morning to wake up Ms. Gianni, but when I went to her room she wasn't there. She's no where to be found Sir" the maid stutters.

"Where's Lorenzo?" He asks
"I'm here Sir".
"Where's Ciel? You had clear instructions to bring Ciel home yesterday. Where is she?" The old man yells. The driver looks terrified. He dared disobey Stefano De Gianni.
"She's with a friend Sir. Yesterday Ms. Ciel had me take her to a fiends home. She didn't say who. She insisted I take her. I'm very sorry for disobe-" Stefano puts his hand up to silence him.

"Tsk. Enough. I don't need excuses. Just tell me where you left her". Lorenzo looks around. Contemplating whether he should give up his master. With a sigh he gives Stefano a paper with an address. "She's here Sir". He gives it to Kane. "Investigate this address quickly". He nods and makes a few phone calls. "Sir our contacts from AISE have confirmed that the address belongs to Grayson Pierce".

"Silly girl. Running off to meet her childhood love ... She's safe. That boy wouldn't dare hurt her" he sighed in relief. "Lorenzo fetch the car. As for you Alessandro go fetch my insolent granddaughter. Kane will give you instructions". He grabs his coat and head to the doorway.

"Follow me" I nod and follow Kane.
"Your instructions are to retrieve Ms. Ciel safely. As of now you will be Ms. Ciel's personal bodyguard. You shall guard her with your life. She is the pride, and future of this household" he states. "Very well I shall protect her with my life". He then hands me a pin with the crest of De Gianni. "Wear this as a symbol of pride and honor. You now serve De Gianni. There's no greater honor than that". As I put the pin in my lapel I feel a wave of anger wash over me.

What the fuck is this? Are they branding me? Honor? Pride? To serve? I've sold myself to the devil. He then hands me a phone. Lastly he presents me with a box. I open it and see a gun resting there along with clips. I smile. "I presume you know how to us-" I grin and load the gun "Never mind. Follow me". I follow him to the front of the manor. There in front of me stands a beautiful white 2019 Rolls Royce Wraith.

what a beauty. Kane tosses me the keys. "It's yours. This car is one of Ms. Ciel's favorites. You will escort Ms. Ciel to and from everywhere from now on. This car was especially altered by the manufacturers themselves for her protection. Bullet proof windows along with bulletproof tires. Even the metal that was used to make the car is made up of special carbon fiber materials".

I nod. "Now go retrieve Ms. Ciel". As I'm about to get in the car and drive off I see a maid running out of the house with luggage. "Wait!" I halt. She suddenly stops and catches her breath. "Thank god you're still here. Lorenzo asked me to give you these. They're for the young Master". She hands me a small suitcase along with a purse. I can see documents sticking out. I quickly put them in the back and drive off.

I reach the entrance of a villa. So this is where she ran off to. The place was certainly nice. Whoever lived here was rich. He parked the car in front of the house. He knocked on the door only to be met with a shirtless man. "Who are you". Then suddenly I see her. There she is standing behind him in what's probably his shirt and underwear. I raise an eyebrow. I inspect her.

I see the bruises on her check, and her cut lip. I trail down to her legs and see bruising on both sides. The man next to her takes notice and turns around to see what I'm staring at. He sees her and uses his body to shield her from me. "What are you doing here?" She sneered. I smiled, "Good morning Ms. Gianni I came here to escort you to work. I'm sorry I haven't properly introduced myself. My name is Alessandro Romano. Starting today I'll be your personal bodyguard".

I then hand her the bags the maid prepared and she goes inside, slamming the door in my face. I laugh. This woman is really something else. I lean against the car and wait for her. 30 minutes pass and she finally walks out. I grab her bags and put them in the car. As I look up I see them talking when suddenly he hugs her. She hugs him back, and he kisses her forehead.

I open her door and she gets inside. I drive off and head to the company then she gets a phone call. She answers and she doesn't sound pleased at all. "Turn the car around. Me and you have a meeting". I quickly turn the car around. When we arrive to a high lux restaurant the valet immediately opens both our doors and we're escorted inside. We're then taken to the VIP section, a more private secluded area.

We're taken to a room, and then the waitress comes in. "Good morning Madam and Sir. I'm Li and I'll be your server. What would you like?" Ciel looks quite annoyed. I can tell she doesn't want to be here. "I'll have some Da-Hong Pao Tea and Tiramisu Crepes" she answers. "I'll have black coffee and Viennoiserie". She nods and takes her leave.

4 waiters all bringing out their food and drinks. Shortly they're both greeted by the owner of the restaurant. He bows "Signorina Gianni. What an honor it is to have you. If I would've known you would be coming I would've come out and greeted you myself. I hope the food is to your liking?"

"Mr. Santos you flatter me. Yes the food is great. Give my regards to the chef". He smiled, "Nonsense Ms. Gianni it's nothing but the truth. After all I wouldn't be standing here without the generosity of De Gianni. I owe all my success to your family" she simply nodded and they retreated.

They ate in silence. "Let's get down to business. We have much to discuss". The air surrounding them suddenly got thicker.

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