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Chapter 49

Author: Nellie Downs
last update Last Updated: 2025-05-17 15:50:22

Skai’s POV

I swallowed hard. My heart slamming against my chest. His thumb lingered at the corner of my mouth, about to trace the lines of my lips. Our eyes locked, sending shivers down my spine.

As if he noticed that he had lingered too much, he brushed off the crumbs. I felt tiny particles fall on my bare chest as I looked down at it, breaking eye contact. He almost crossed a line, and none of us was ready to talk about it.

He rested in the chair, placing his elbow on the armrest.

“You should try other foods.” The table was filled with different dishes.

I opened one and dipped the spoon to have a taste.

“Hmmm.” I closed my eyes, savouring the taste.

I opened my eyes, meeting his. “It tastes so good.”

"They’re private chefs, you can't expect less."

"Have you been here before?"

"Once" His voice clipped. There was no point in asking.

The next morning,

I woke up quite late. Walked into the bathroom to have my bath. I checked the new collection of dresses he got me, wrapped a silk rob
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  • In Love With My Disguised Bodyguard    Chapter 49

    Skai’s POV I swallowed hard. My heart slamming against my chest. His thumb lingered at the corner of my mouth, about to trace the lines of my lips. Our eyes locked, sending shivers down my spine.As if he noticed that he had lingered too much, he brushed off the crumbs. I felt tiny particles fall on my bare chest as I looked down at it, breaking eye contact. He almost crossed a line, and none of us was ready to talk about it.He rested in the chair, placing his elbow on the armrest.“You should try other foods.” The table was filled with different dishes. I opened one and dipped the spoon to have a taste.“Hmmm.” I closed my eyes, savouring the taste.I opened my eyes, meeting his. “It tastes so good.”"They’re private chefs, you can't expect less.""Have you been here before?" "Once" His voice clipped. There was no point in asking.The next morning,I woke up quite late. Walked into the bathroom to have my bath. I checked the new collection of dresses he got me, wrapped a silk rob

  • In Love With My Disguised Bodyguard    Chapter 48

    Skai’s POV The outfit Carlo picked for me clung onto my body like the decision I was yet to make. The car rolled to a halt, and I was startled. It was an airport. The white jet gleamed a few metres away, its engine humming gently. There were no guards, no convoy. Just us – and the mystery of where he was taking me to. Was he going to hide me? I got scared sometimes because I felt I was drifting away from my purpose. But no, those are just the in-between moments. My mission couldn't be about digging for evidence every day. Only if I was ready to die. Maybe Carlo wanted to make it private. He came down first and opened the door for me to step out. We walked hand in hand like couples towards the jet's white carpet, which was as pristine as white. The car zoomed off. The flight attendant nodded, “Welcome, Mr Carlo.” We sat across from each other, sandwiched by a table which was filled with desserts, snacks, foods and every kind of pastry. The table was like the wall in between us. I

  • In Love With My Disguised Bodyguard    Chapter 47

    Skai’s POV I can't unsee what I've seen. Matteo was murdered, naked, dumped, and mutilated . He died working for a mafia boss. I've seen people die, but not someone I just knew. Not someone I saw a few hours ago. Not someone that saved my life. Luca killed Matteo. The man might have given a wrong location when he knew they would kill him either way. Maybe it was a trap. Maybe it wasn't. Luca might be with his men, and they overpowered the two of them. It felt like someone was stabbing my heart with a sharp knife. My heart was bleeding. My assumptions might be wrong; if only he could just stand up and talk for himself. I fell to my knees beside his corpse. I couldn't even touch him. I was beginning to tremble. I felt a large tear roll down my cheek, and I wiped it off in embarrassment. He bled, and he died. He tells in a heap that any man and his blood spilt out like any blood; red as any blood; wet as any blood and reflecting in the sky and the buildings and birds and trees.

  • In Love With My Disguised Bodyguard    Chapter 46

    Skai’s POV Giovanni's men tracked Luca down, and they were not able to find him. They returned with one of his men. We walked towards the lone building that looked like a barn. The door led to another room which is called the Red Room. It is painted white with blood smears and splashes on the wall. It looks sacred and scary. There was a tool bag and a metal bucket filled with water. It has a creepy feeling but not like the mansion. Any offender that enters doesn't come out alive. Blood is always spilt on the floor, either through torturing or gunshots. The man was naked and strapped to a chair. His hands were behind the chair clamped with restraints. He was looking directly at the ground. His face was bruised and swollen, with one of his fingers missing. The whole room smelt of fresh blood and urine. He was moving his hands slowly, the cuffs clinking against the chair . His chest rose slightly, giving a sign of life. I checked his face; he wasn't part of the impersonators in t

  • In Love With My Disguised Bodyguard    Chapter 45

    Skai’s POV I sat behind the monitors at the powerhouse near the ports. There was silence apart from the sound of water hitting against the shore. The screen was divided into nine compartments. Each showing different areas of where the cameras are planted. The footage was coloured, for better view – not grainy.Matteo stood behind me. We've become buddies since then because he was the first person I knew. He saved our lives, and I'd always be grateful for that. He's like a brother to me. I can't trust anyone.I've been assigned to deal with the hacking and monitor shipments. So, I never had to deal with blood. Even though I was assigned a pistol. I had to go through the same processes as if I'd never used one. Giovanni’s last warning barged into my mind, disrupting my thoughts. “Handle it like usual; nothing happens to my goods.”After doing my part, it's always left to the customs officers on our payroll. They bypass our shipments to avoid inspections or checking.I could see our shi

  • In Love With My Disguised Bodyguard    Chapter 44

    Skai’s POV My life had taken a drastic U-turn in the past few weeks. I now live linearly, from my apartment, which doesn't feel like home, to the office. Almost the same routine every day. Zero social life; I never wanted to be social, just to be myself. If it got too boring, I'd play music at the highest volume, almost blowing off my ears, dancing crazily off beats. I've never attended dance classes. Juliano and I stopped meeting after that day. I ordered him not to call for our sake, to be on the safer side. Giovanni had me in his bondage. Little does he know the damage he has caused himself. I had to live by his rules, as if I'm not in control of my own life anymore, but maybe it's better that way. Monitoring his tactics before making any move. I was in his office; this time, not Tillard's. There were not many books; it looked darker and suffocating. I had to breathe in and out continuously to notice if I was still alive. I sat in the chair in front of his desk, with my hands

  • In Love With My Disguised Bodyguard    Chapter 43

    I was at the penthouse. Sitting by the pool in between the rails as I dipped my legs in the water. The water reached my leg halfway. It was so silent, and I couldn't help the different thoughts that flipped through my mind like I was reading a book.The sun shone brightly, casting golden streaks on the marble floor. I went over to the chaise lounge chair, resting my back against the chair as I put on my sun shades and faced upwards, crossing my legs. Resting the towel beneath my head. I placed a drink on the table in between the two chairs; I could have a sip whenever my throat dries. Footsteps brought me out of the little world in my head. I peeled my eyes open and I saw Sophia. She was dressed in a white sundress which stopped at knee length. Her hair flipped on one of her shoulders. Something moved in my chest, like it had always been there like a prisoner, and it was yearning for freedom. My bodyguard. She didn't care about her dressings make her look like a woman. She was just

  • In Love With My Disguised Bodyguard    Chapter 42

    Skai’s POV Giovanni marched out, and his guards followed. The sound of the car was heard in the distance, then silence.The doctor treated my wounds and went over to treat Matteo. He had scratches and wounds, but I guess he was used to it. He didn't even flinch. The doctor arranged his first aid box. “I'm ready to leave; you should be able to take care of yourself.”I blinked. "Take care of yourself?"I thought he was getting us out of here. Is this the punishment from Giovanni? As if he wasn't expecting a response, he left. The retreating sound of his engine made me realise he was gone for real. It dawned on me, and I faced Matteo. “How will we get out of here?” “Are you okay?” I was close to getting angry, His voice was naturally low and very deep. It sounded like he just cared. It was a voice that exuded manliness but also a subtle danger. “Yeah, I'm fine.” “I'll get us out of here.”He gave an assuring nod. “When?” I asked impatiently, a faint note of hope in my voice.

  • In Love With My Disguised Bodyguard    Chapter 41

    Skai’s POV I wanted to remain in the same position, keep my eyes closed. Enjoy the moment and the softness of the cushion, even though my feet were hanging in the air. My head rested on something that was as soft as fur. The strong stench of blood and my lack of memory of where I was shook me out of my state of calm. I peeled my eyes open; they felt heavy. When my vision finally cleared, a man with a strong face appeared before me sitting on his floor, resting his back against the wall. Despite the fact that he had an injury on his face and forehead. It took seconds before my brain recalled that it was the driver that picked me up. I tried to sit up; a throbbing headache hit me. I slowly rested my back against the hard red brick. The pillow was covered with blood where my head had rested. I touched my head – sticky with blood. Like, it's been hours, and it was thick and about to dry up. I couldn't remember anything. The only thing I could recall was the driver picking me up f

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