Chapter 20Alessia's POVI was lying on my bed when the door suddenly opened. I looked up and saw Johnny and Ciro walking inside. Johnny was wearing blue denim with a black t-shirt, while Ciro was wearing blue denim with a white t-shirt. I raised my brow at them."You're going out with the girls." He said.I frowned at him, not understanding why I could go out all of a sudden."Why?""Didn't you say you don't have clothes to wear?" Ciro asked in a bored tone.Yes, I know, but is it a good idea seeing that I almost got kidnapped yesterday?" I said I was questioning them."The girls will be with you the whole time; besides, they are trained assassins.""Yeah, and I have the Russian Mafia and my parents who want me.""Don't you trust the girls or us?" Johnny suddenly asked."Yes, I do trust you.""Then this discussion is over.” Ciro said it rudely.I nodded before standing up.I quickly checked myself in the mirror to redo my hair. I look back and see Johnny still standing there.“You're
Chapter 21Johnny's POVI sit in my office, rubbing my face.Last night, when the girls arrived home, they took Alessia to her room, where she stayed for the rest of the night. As soon as everyone arrived, they told me how many people were sent to catch Alessia.I'm waiting for my gang to come so that we can discuss what to do next. I don't know why I want to protect her against everyone who wants to harm her. My thoughts were interrupted when the door opened."Good morning, boss." Luca and the rest greet me."Morning, we have a lot to discuss, so let's get started."They quickly close the door and take a seat."As you all know, the Mikhas and Berlusconi want Alessia."Suddenly, someone opens the door, and Alessia steps inside."I heard you saying my name." She said this as she looked into my eyes.I stared back at her with a hard look. I want her out, but I also know she's stubborn."Take a seat; we are on limited time," I said instead.She closes the door and takes a seat on the only
Chapter 22Alessia's POVI spent the whole day packing and drawing.No one disturbed me, for which I'm grateful.Only when Isabella came and announced that dinner was ready did I realize that I was hungry.We walked downstairs together, and I could hear voices. When we entered, I saw a few men around the table, drinking and smoking.Johnny leaned down in his chair with a cigarette in his hand, talking to Ciro and Luca. As Isabella and I took our seats, Stefano smiled at me.I gave him a small smile and noticed Isabella watching us with a frown. "Alright, that's it. I think she's in love with Stefano. That's why Camilla asked me, What's going on between the two of us?"I picked up my knife and fork, cutting the steak in front of me. I looked up at Johnny as I ate, swallowing my food."Are your parents going to be there?"Johnny gave me a single nod."So I will be meeting your family?"Again, he only gives me a single nod."Don't stress; his mother and grandmother are lovely people, but
Chapter 23Johnny’s POVI noticed that Ciro was sound asleep, leaving only Alessia and me alone. Alessia stared out of the window while I continued typing on my laptop."Let's go over everything."She looked up at me with a raised eyebrow."For when we get to my other home.""Okay.""Don't ever wander off alone in or out of the house." She looked at me with wide eyes, but I dismissed it and continued, "Always notify Ciro or me when you want to go out, and last but not least, please don't tell my grandmother about anything."She nodded before biting her lip. "What about your father?"I looked at her for a second and said, "He's not going to be there; I don't trust him."She nods and starts fiddling with her fingers, looking out of the window, while I watch her silently. She suddenly looks up, catching me staring at her, and I notice her blush. Then a small smirk forms on my lips, knowing I have some effect on her.When the plane landed, Ciro was wide awake, and I noticed Alessia lookin
Chapter 24Alessia’s POVI walked into the bathroom, and I took a sharp intake of air as I looked at it.It was much more relaxing than the one back at Johnny's other house. The theme color is brown and white with a Spanish flair. It features his and hers washbasins and lavatories, plus a wall of shower heads (nine in total) and a steam shower.The whole place is a double-story log cabin, which I love. It was comfortable and nothing here seems luxurious or sophisticated.I walked over to the bathtub that resembles a small pool and turned on the hot water tab then closed and locked the door. I find a honey bubble bath and pour some into the bathtub before stripping down.I slipped into my hot bathtub, letting out a blissful sight. After spending a while in the bath, I got out and dried myself, my stomach growling in the process.I opened my suitcase on my bed, I found a red silk nightgown that went down to mid-tight, I put on some red lace underwear before brushing my hair letting it fa
Chapter 25Alessia’s POVI woke up to a beautiful view, with the sun shining through my window and birds sitting in the big tree near the window. I stood up with a smile and walked to the bathroom, where I took my morning bath. I dressed in some ripped jeans, a black t-shirt, and a white jacket, pulling my hair in a messy bun.I walked downstairs and found Elma and Clarissa already having breakfast."Buongiorno". Elma said with a smile."Buongiorno," I said with a smile back."Good morning, Mom and Grandma." I hear Johnny's voice from behind, making my heart beat faster.I sit down next to Johnny, his woody scent and cigarette filling my nose.Clarissa served our breakfast within minutes. I had to hold back a moan as I put a piece of ricotta pancake in my mouth and Johnny looked at me with a smirk.I looked at him with a raised eyebrow and said, "I was thinking that you could redo the old studio of my mother.""What do you mean?"He looked at his mother and said, "She also loves painti
Chapter 26Alessia’s POVI've had a sleep-in today, seeing that the last few days have been hectic. I want to explore the house as soon as possible.The cold had intensified the last few days, making it hard to go outside. I had been thinking about using the huge jacuzzi they have but pushed the thought away, realizing Johnny would see me and get mad.Today Johnny was going to buy the paint Clarissa and I have chosen, while Clarissa and Elma went to some tea party they were invited to, and Ciro was in the study.I asked Johnny why Ciro is always in the study, never coming out, and he said he's working on something he asked him to do.The door suddenly opens and Johnny walks in."You know there's a thing called knocking?"“O, that's what they call it.” He said it without sounding like he caught the sarcasm in my voice.He closes the door and asks, "Are you sure you don't want to come with me?"I rolled my eyes and said, "I'm a hundred percent positive. Go and have fun. Do you realize th
Chapter 27Johnny’s POVThat night, Ciro and I stayed up all night trying to figure out why my uncle was here."It doesn't make any sense; my father would come and get my mother by himself unless they were up to something."Ciro nods. "That's what I have been thinking.""Let's go back to the house; we just need to keep a close eye on Alessia. With any luck, Francisco will slip up, and I get to put a bullet in his head," I said, smirking.I know for sure my father sent Francisco to spy on us; I can't leave my mother and Nonna alone there, and I know what my father would do to my mother if she dares to leave. I can't put her life in any more danger.I went to the living room only to find Alessia fast asleep."Alessia, wake up; we need to get back home." I gently shake her.Fuck, she's a heavy sleeper, I thought."Maybe this will work," Ciro said, holding a bucket in his hand and smirking.Before I could stop him, the bucket was already tipping over, making a sleepy Alessia sit up straigh