Chapter 8

Arman’s pov

I hung up on Simon and moved to dress up for the day.He called to let me know that papa wanted an urgent meeting.I made sure to check up on mama and Alda ,Estella lacing my mind still.

She was good at being a ghost also.It’s been two days since I raised my voice on her and I knew I shouldn’t have.I was on my way to the garage with my personal bodyguard,Fabio,that joined me from the porch.

“First we Head to the winery and then we also need to visit the Boss”

He nodded in understanding.

I paused in my tracks when I overheard a familiar voice from the garden .I moved to have a better view to see it was Estella talking to a trio of maids.

She stopped talking upon noticing me and dismissed them quickly.

I gestured for my bodyguard to give us a minute .

She gave a pout and folded her hands

“I thought you never wanted to set your eyes on me again”

I laughed shortly amazed at her being dramatic.

“You need to chill off.I was just having a bad day and sometimes I need my space also”

“Okay”

“Okay?so you’re not angry anymore”

“I actually moved on from it a long time ago”

Estella’s pov

“I actually moved on from it a long time ago”I lied in defense.

He smiled and moved close to me.

His look lingered on me for a minute before he raised his hands to graze my cheek.

“What are you doing?”

“You’re just something else,Estella.I want to do nothing else but focus on my family matters but at the same time I can’t refuse regarding you”he said staring at my lips.

I bit them on purpose ,feeling weak under his words.

“I know I shouldn’t have raised my voice on you and you have to work on not caring at times”

“You know you have a funny way of saying sorry.”I said in distaste .

He pulled me close and I could feel his hot breath on my skin.

“Arman..”I started but he shut me up with his lips landing on mine.

His lips were soft on mine and I could taste the alcohol as we French kissed.

I moaned and relaxed in his hold .I didn’t deserve this but I desired it.The touch of his skin on mine electrocuted a spark in me .I pulled him close when he made to stop.

I didn’t care if anyone was watching at this moment.I just wanted me some more of Arman.

I felt him pull at my hair as he worked on my lower lip giving it a slow torture.The more he kissed me,the more he seemed demanding.

“God Estella”he said pushing me off

“What?”

“You’re a temptation that I can’t resist”

“Then don’t”

I was tired of holding back.

I could still feel the touch of his lips on mine .

“But you work for me and as it is now,I need to be away at times “

He released me fully and moved away

“I need to go now.You..you take care of yourself”he said and walked out hurriedly

💥Arman’s pov

I cursed silently as I stepped out of the car and checked my phone to see a few missed calls from Simon.

My thoughts lingered on the kiss I had just shared with Estella.

Damn she was a wild one.

To think she always looked like she didn’t have such in mind.I could see the wanting look in her eyes and dann I wanted her more.

I just needed to focus on the problem at hand right now.

I gestured to the mobsters that lingered around the motel papa had been staying for days now.

“I thought you wanted to bail on us once more”Simon said looking pissed as I walked into the room he lodged in.

Simon was counting some notes whilst papa smoked on his pipe .

“I needed to get to the winery “I said “Good day papa.”He hummed a greeting and set his pipe around.

“You did a good thing by showing up because we need to have a meeting”

“Simon said”

“Take a Seat”he ordered and I obliged.

“I’m aware you were at the warehouse two days ago .But we don’t have to wallow in the past and deal with the present”

“Father thinks we should pay up the cops so we could have a smooth operation henceforth.”

“There’s no need for that.I have a better idea”

Simon held an expression of surprise

“Speak”papa said calmly

“Well.During my stay in Albany,someone tipped off some new routes and it’s been nothing but solid.So I’d advise we open a small warehouse there and make fast deliveries”

“Where is it located?”Simon asked in hesitation

“Albany basically”

Papa gave it a thought for a moment

“Well I know they sell good beverages so we could use our wines still to smuggle the goods “He said after awhile

“Exactly.You don’t need the coverups tho.I have it sorted out?”papa asked

“A good plug papa.A reliable one”

I’ll be damned telling him his wife was keeping secrets best known to her.

He didn’t insist “That’s okay.I’m glad we’ve come to a conclusion so Simon I need you to head to Albany by weekend with Arman.Give me full details on the miles and distance to outside states”

“Sure”Simon said and turned to give me a look that showed he wasn’t too sure

“Relax bro.This is a private route so we’re so far from getting a bust down there”

I said giving him a reassuring smile