A frustrated groan escaped my lips as I reached for my ringing alarm clock, turned it off, and went back to sleep. But just as soon as I turned off the alarm clock, my phone began ringing.D
“Who’s trying to piss me off?!” I grumbled.”
I reached for my phone, and without checking the caller ID, I pressed it against my ear.”
“Hello?”
“Girl! Don’t tell me you’re still in bed!” Kayla’s angry voice boomed from the other side.
I sprang up at once. Sleep deserted me as my eyes zeroed in on the alarm clock, and I gasped loudly.
10:30 a.m.?!” I exclaimed.}
Kayla scoffed in disbelief. “I knew it. You are definitely still in bed.”}
“Listen, Kayla, I slept-”
“Hold it,” she interrupted me. “Save your excuses for when I see you. Now… get your ass off the bed and freshen up! You have twenty minutes!”
“Yes, ma’am,” I replied.
She huffed dramatically and hung up.
Just when I was about to get off the bed, Enzo came in.
My breath caught in my throat, and I swallowed hard when I took in his appearance. He had a towel tied loosely around his waist, and his strong, hairy chest was bare.}]
“You’re awake,” he said.”
“Yeah,” I replied, trying my hardest to look away from his chest.
“I just finished showering in one of the other rooms, so I came here to change,” he explained.Я
Right, Enzo didn’t sleep in this room last night. He said he doesn’t want to rush me intimately–not that I’d have a problem if he rushed me. I think I’m loving him already.”
“Do you want to use the bathroom? I… I can step out if you want,” he said.”
“It’s fine. You’ll be in the closet and I’ll be in the bathroom, no big deal.” I laughed, trying to lighten the tense atmosphere.“]
“Alright,” he smiled. It’s obvious he liked my reply.
Like I said, he entered the closet, and I entered the bathroom.
>>>>>
“You could have at least eaten some cookies,” Enzo complained. He’s worried about my skipping breakfast.
“It’s fine. F2 is our favorite restaurant; I’ll order some food when I get there,” I assured him.
We’re currently in the car heading to F2, and since I was already late and Kayla wouldn’t stop calling my phone, I decided to skip breakfast.
The rest of the drive continued in silence because Enzo became busy with work, and I just stared admiringly at him while he worked.§ “We’ve arrived, boss,” the driver informed us as the car stopped.
I looked outside the window and saw Kayla standing outside the restaurant. She’s busy typing on her phone and didn’t notice our car- maybe she’s trying to blast my phone with another call.
“Is that your friend?” Enzo asked.
“Yeah, her name is Kayla,” I answered, tearing my gaze from her and back to Enzo.
He nodded. “Should I come pick you up when you’re done?“}
“No, I shouldn’t disturb your work.“}]
“I don’t mind.” His reply gave me butterflies.
I bit my inner cheek to prevent myself from blushing. He’s being so tender with the way he talks to me and handles me. I’ve never experienced such tenderness before.
“Babygirl?” he called, pulling me back to reality–I guess I was lost in my thoughts for a moment.>>
“Don’t worry about me. I don’t think Kayla and I will be done anytime soon. Just go on with your stuff. I’ll board a cab when we’re done,” I said.
He looked troubled but didn’t argue with me.
“Hmm. Don’t stay out late, though.”
I nodded. I quickly alighted from the car and ran to Kayla.
“What are you doing outside? Why didn’t you wait inside?” I asked when I reached her.”
She narrowed her eyes as she stared at Enzo’s car behind me.!!
“I got bored, so I came out to get some fresh air. But you… who is that?”
I knew she was referring to Enzo, but I pretended to be oblivious.
10:07 AM “Who?”
“Don’t play dumb with me. You know I’m talking about that hottie in that car,” she paused and frowned slightly. “He looks dangerous, but who is he?“>
“I’m famished. Let’s go inside and get something to eat first. I’ll tell you everything later,” I said.
“But-“2
“Let’s go inside.” I grabbed her hand and dragged her inside. I turned around and saw Enzo’s car driving off.”
>>>>>>
Once inside the restaurant, we ordered some food, and when we were done eating, I narrated everything that had happened to Kayla. And as expected, she couldn’t keep calm.
“What? You’re living with that dangerous dude?!” Kayla exclaimed, which earned us glares from other customers.
I murmured a quick apology to them before slapping her arm.
“Bring your voice down, will you?“>
“Oh my goodness! You mean your flash husband from years ago is the ruthless Mafia boss!” she said in a lower voice this time.
I nodded.
“Unbelievable,” she whispered.”
“He’s not as bad as people think.”
She raised her brows, her eyes asking me, Really??
“Yeah, he’s a good guy. Trust me.“>
She sighed. “Well, I don’t have a problem with him if he treats you right.“@
I reached for her hand across the table and gave her a grateful squeeze, but she suddenly snatched her hand away.!!
“But… I’ll turn into a beast if he dares hurt you!” she growled.”
We both laughed, and I nodded in agreement.”
“Oh, right. That modeling agency sent an email. They said we should come next week for the contract signing. Did you receive the email too?” she asked.”
“Em…”
She rolled her eyes. “Of course you don’t check emails.“”
I laughed as I sipped on my lemonade. While we were talking and laughing, my eyes randomly looked around until they landed on a familiar silhouette outside the restaurant—Fred.}
What is he doing here? Is he stalking me or something?“]
