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Dark and handsome

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Eleni's Pov

In my sleep walking state I had bumped into someone and the bottles of wine had fallen off the tray and shattered all over the floor.

My eyes widened in horror. Where the hell am I going to get the money to pay for this? I am so dead! I thought. I looked up to see who I’d run into and my breath froze.

The midnight black pair of eyes that stared at me were deep and mysterious, so deep it was as if they were looking into my brain and reading my thoughts. And I was beginning to have wild thoughts as I stared at the dark, handsome stranger in front of me.

He was nearly a foot taller than me, and drop dead handsome! His complexion was swarthy, his mustache and beard were as dark as his hair, his strong chiseled jaw was clenched as he stared at me.

Wow! I was so captivated by him that I didn’t notice all the people in the bar were staring at us until Glykos yelled.

“What the hell! That is my drink you careless bitch!”

Handsome, that was the name that quickly came to me, and I turned to look at him. He jumped up from his chair and headed towards me, eyes blazing angrily. I flinched as he came nearer, certain he was going to hit me but Handsome stepped between us.

“Don’t!” He said. His voice was low, deep, and commanding.

Glykos stopped suddenly, his eyes widened in surprise and fear. So did the eyes of everyone else within hearing.

Most of them feared Glykos, yet Glykos was clearly afraid of this man.

“Don’t even think about it! Go back to your seat. Now!” Handsome continued.

“But that is my drink. I’ve paid for it and I demand to have it!” Glykos whined. I could see the fear in his eyes and I couldn’t blame him. I was afraid too. Despite Handsome's good looks, his whole persona screamed: I am ruthless and dangerous so do not cross me.

“What is going on here?” The head waiter asked walking up to us. He looked confused as he surveyed the mess.

Glykos started to say something but Handsome cut him off.

“Nothing. Just a little accident. My fault. Get them another drink. Bills on me.” He told the head waiter sharply, then turned to Glykos. "Another drink is on the way, now get back!"

Glykos looked defeated as he shuffled back to his seat. The headwaiter asked me to clean up the mess but Handsome interrupted.

“Get someone else to do it. I want her at my table.” He said and walked towards the table hidden in a corner. With a pounding heart I followed him. I waited till he had settled at a table then spoke,

“Thank you for that.” I said awkwardly. “I could have gotten into a lot of trouble if you hadn’t spoken up for me. And sorry for bumping into you.”

He looked up and down with his cold dark eyes. It was as if he could see through my skimpy clothes, and I felt myself begin to change color with embarrassment.

“Get me a bottle of red wine.” He said dismissively.

I nodded and hurried away, burning red. By the time I came back with the wine his face was buried in his phone and he didn't look at me.

I went back to serving other customers, occasionally glancing at Handsome. But he didn’t even notice me. His eyes were either fixed on his phone or the front door, and I got the impression he was waiting for someone.

A woman maybe? I thought and was surprised how suddenly jealous I felt. Stop being stupid Leni! I told myself. A man like this has no use for someone like you. But it didn’t hurt to dream.

Nearby an hour later everything had slowed down a little, so I stood in a corner admiring Handsome. I smiled as I had an imaginary conversation with him. Then my smile froze as the door opened and Alexios Makris walked in followed by his bodyguard. He was the last person I wanted to see. Some of the customer looked up at him, then looked away without interest. People didn’t fear or respect him as much as his brother and it annoyed him.

He stood looking round the room then his gaze fell on Handsome. I saw his eyes narrow, then he walked to the bar.

“Where is Leni” He asked Rich. “Tell her to bring my usual drink to my office.” He ordered and walked to the back where his office was.

I winced. He always preferred me to serve him and I hated being anywhere near him. I preferred to deal with Christos. But I had no choice. I rushed over to Rich.

“Alexios said-“ He began.

“I heard.” I said wearily. I collected the drink and went to his office.

As I approched his office door I could hear him talking to someone inside. I guessed it was one of his goons.

Good, as least I won’t be alone with the creep, I thought. As I was about to knock I heard him say,

“- Yeah you heard me. The dark haired guy sitting in the corner? Make sure he doesn’t leave here alive!”

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