"You have got to be kidding me" he utters suddenly.
"What?" i ask and follow his line of sight down to the ground floor front desk.
"Angelo? What's wrong" i ask again, concern creeping into me as I put my hand over his on the table.
"Nothing's wrong baby. Just that my sisters are here" he turns to look at me and turns his hand over, so that he grips mine comfortingly.
"Oh....oh! Ok, well, we are done here right?" i ask rhetorically, referring to our meal, then pull my hand free and reach for my purse.
"Yeah, calm down. It's ok, i just wasn't expecting them to show up here" he says softly, when he notices me getting ready to leave.
"No worries" i stand up anyway.
"What are you doing?" He asks, alarmed.
"Leaving, i will see you later, yeah?"
"Marianne, sit down" His eyes narrow at me in an intimidating manner, but i don't cower.
"Sit down" he says again, even more assertively.
"I am not meeting any more of your family." I mutter.
"Sit down! this is not funny" he says under his breath, trying not to bring too much attention to our table, when i look just about ready to leave.
"Thank you for lunch..bye" i whisper and go down the other way from the direction his sisters are now coming to our floor on.
I don't turn around to see the look on Angelo's face, but i can feel his heated gaze as it drills holes into my back.
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When the stars align, and Angelo Morreli meets Marianne Wright, Angelo is drawn to her by something he can't explain, like a light shining in the hidden darkness that is in his World...for Mary, he is an enigma, capable of drawing her out of her comfort zone, she knows right away that she should run the opposite direction fast.......and Never. Look. Back.....
........because it's the second glance that ties your hands, as darkness pulls the strings.
#1 in Original story (05/01/2022)
Books by Bellamerce
Book 1: Only For You (Completed)
Book 2 :When Stars Align (Completed)
Book 3: Fire On Fire (Completed)
"And lo, the beast looked upon the face of beauty, and beauty stayed his hand. And from that day forward, he was as one dead." Carl Denham
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As Marco and i approach the table, Nick comes up behind us. I walk to my usual place next to Marco.
Nick walks to his usual place as well and holds out the chair on his right.
"You sit here from now on" he announces for everyone to hear, as he looks at me.
"I am fine where i am thank you very much" I respond. I remember very well how last time he didn't want me there because Rhea was here. No thanks. You can save it for her.
"I wasnt asking" He says drawing unnecesary attention to us with everyone here.
"Well good. Because i'm never sitting there, ever! Isnt that Rhea's chair? You made that very clear last time" i retort.
I know am being petty infront of everyone, but i dont care. He started it. I would rather sit on the floor than occupy his "mistress' "chair
Nick surprises me by smiling.
I expected him to get angry or something, especially that i'm defying him in front of everyone. So now i'm not sure whether to feel relieved or scared.
He walks up to me and my eyes widen, What is he up to?
I'm already sitting down, but he pulls my chair out effortlessly and pulls me up. I stand up in shook and watch him carry the chair i was occupying next to his. He pulls out the one Rhea occupied and replaces it with the one he just took...
"There, you can either sit here or on my lap, those are your only options, its up to you" he says turning to look at me again with a poker face. No expression. Zero.
I turn to look at everyone at the table, and they are all looking at me expectantly.
I look back at Nick and he is the only other person standing.
"Shall i choose for you?" He smirks finally.
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Books by Bellamerce
Book 1: Only For You
Book 2 :When Stars Align
Book 3: Fire On Fire
Book 4: Diamond Hearts
Book 5: A Crystal Love