Torn Apart (Jaele Fanfic)

Chapter 31

Later that evening..

Jace was entertaining Mia with stories about Riele and his Henry Danger years. They were dining at an intimate little restaurant that serves excellent pasta. The atmosphere was relaxed and Jace was really enjoying himself. Even though he and Riele haven't had time to be alone again, he didn't mind. Mia was spontaneous and fun and he could see why Riele chose her company.
Riele had to use the bathroom which gave him and Mia some time alone.
"Jace... I just want to ask you something , she said urgently.
He frowned. "Yes, Mia"
" Please do not hurt her again"
He covered her hands with both of his.
"I promise you, Mia..I will never hurt her again."

Riele returned after a few minutes and they went back to their conversation.
The waiter arrived with a bottle of red wine and put it down in front of Riele.

She looked at him confused. He bent down to her ear. "Mr Rosetti sends his regards."
She followed his eyes to a table in the corner where three Italian men were sitting. They were dressed impeccably well.
She assumed that "Mr Rosetti" was the one staring her way.
He looked like he was in his early thirties with sleeked back dark hair and thick eyebrows above deep-set green eyes
She did not feel comfortable at all under his unblinking gaze.

"Sorry, I don't drink. Can you take it back?" Riele asked.  The waiter hesitated but Jace interrupted before he could speak.
"The lady asked you to take it back..he said firmly and made a move to get up..
"Otherwise I will go give it back to him." But he was quickly stopped by Mia grabbing his hand.  "No Jace,she whispered..
That man is a gangster and you do not want to upset him."
"Okay, Mia..  if you say so."
He sat down.
"Are you okay, Rie?"
"I'm fine, thanks. Let us just enjoy our dinner further.. now you were saying?"
They continued on that note until
they were interrupted again.
One of the men with "Mr Rosetti" had come over to them.
"Can I help you?" Jace asked coldly, but he blatantly ignored Jace and looked at Riele.
"Mr Rosetti would like you to join him, Miss."
Riele simply could not believe the effrontery of the man and bursted out laughing
"Tell Me Rosetti I said , No thank you...I prefer the company I am with. She said in clipped tones.
"I'm afraid Mr Rosetti does not take kindly to rejection.."

Jace jumped up and grabbed him by the collar.
He spoke through clenched teeth
"You tell Me Rosetti the lady said No, and where we come from No means No!!"

The guy made the mistake of pushing him. Jace let go and punched the limit swiftly on the jaw, sending him staggering a few steps back. The girls screamed and people at the other tables were  now looking their way.
Rosetti's other henchman was approaching them now but Jace seemed unperturbed though

Before they knew what was happening, Jace was caught in a full blown brawl. The one guy had him in a headlock while the other one was punching him in the stomach.
"Stop it, leave him alone" Riele screamed. She grabbed the nearest weapon she could get her hands on, which was a plate of steaming pasta and threw it at the guy who was punching Jace. It landed straight in his face and he yelled and scrambled back. Jace forced himself out of the grip he was in. He was getting ready to take a swing at the guy again but was interrupted by two big security guards grabbing them both and forcing them apart.

The manager of the restaurant also appeared. Rosetti was still sitting at his table, calmly smoking a cigar. Jace couldn't believe the gall of the guy.
Mia was in shock andRiele rushed over to her side to comfort her.
"Are you okay, Jace asked him, chest heaving.
"Yes, we are..and you? Did he hurt you? she asked frantically.
"Naah... I'm fine.

The manager was furious. "Sir, you and your lady friends must leave now, please, he insisted.
His eyes flickered fearfully to Rosetti's table.
"Please, sir. You've caused enough trouble."
Jace nodded stiffly and looked over at Rosetti.
Riele saw his intention and grabbed his arm. She pulled him away. "Come on, Jace. Let's go."
Jace pulled out some money out of his pocket and gave it to the manager. "I'm really sorry about this. We're leaving now..'
"Thank you sir, he breathed in relief."
"Mia, Jace and Riele hurried out.
They saw flashes and realised they were being photographed.
"Great, just great." Jace groaned.

(Well, I hope you like this chapter. Added some action. Had to show our boy can throw a punch.
And our girl can throw a plate.
Perfect couple..right.
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