Chapter - 4

Isagolano Towers

Rosalina's POV:

I am at my home mulling over the proposition by Adam. To work at Augustus Corporation is a matter of prestige. The position of vice-president and that too of Trade & Operations is once in a lifetime opportunity.

I am seriously considering taking the position but before that I need to discuss with my parents. If I take this job it means moving to the States and that will need some serious convincing on my parents' part.

I put aside the contract after going through it. My friends will be super upset with me, especially Ziva. Ziva and I, go back long way. I met her for the first time in lower secondary school and since then we have stuck with each other through thick and thin. 

I dialed my father's contact and waited for him to get on line while sipping refreshing cranberry juice. After three rings, the line connected. 

"Hey Dad, how are you?" I asked him while taking a seat on kitchen's counter. 

"Hi Sweetie, I am fine. Aren't you coming for dinner today? So, why did you called?" He asks getting straight to the point. My Dad doesn't like to beat around the bush. 

"I will be there but before that I need to discuss something with you." I began. 

"Sure. Let's discuss." He continued. 

"I have been offered the position of vice-president, trade and operations at Augustus Corporation." I stated and waited for his reaction. 

"I see. So, what's the issue?" He muttered. 

"I will have to move to States. The headquarter is in NY." I whispered back. 

"How much time you have to consider the offer?" He questioned after dreadful silence of few minutes. 

"I am not sure as I was handed the contract today only." I answered while helping myself with rochers. 

"Let's talk about your move when you come home and don't worry I will handle your mother." He responded while chuckling at himself. 

"I love you, Dad. See you, tonight." I enthusiastically exclaimed. 

"Love you too, honey. See you." And with that he hanged up. 

After hanging up. I messaged Ziva, Fida and Catherine to meet me at Santeria for breakfast tomorrow morning. It will be very hard to explain to them. I don't have many friends unlike my sister Linda. I just have a compact group of people and with them I am very close. It will be hard to explain to them. 

I will worry about it later for now I need to worry about tonight's dinner. 

I selected a white dress with red cherries printed on it. It had asymmetrical frills at the end and paired it with black high heels. My mother is very strict about dress code for dinner. You cannot go to her house in a jeans and blouse. 

I gathered my overcoat, clutch and carkeys when the doorbell rang. Who could it be at this hour? - I thought to myself. I deposited my belongings on the nearby table and went to open the door and to my surprise The Devil- Adam Alexander Augustus was at the door. 

"Sir.. I mean Adam, what are you doing here?" I exclaimed, my shock not hidden. 

"I wanted to be here." He arrogantly replied and made his way to my home without my permission. 

"Why are you dressed up? Do you have any plans for the evening?" He asked while making himself comfortable. 

"Yeah. I have to attend dinner at my parents'. What would like to have?" I asked him while making my way to kitchen. 

"Wine will do. Dry white if you have." He muttered while picking up the book placed on the living room's table. 

I poured him a glass of Albarino and got a bottle of packaged milkshake for myself. 

"Tell your mother that I will also be attending dinner." He muttered as I hand him his wine. 

"What? Why would you like to attend?" I asked him fully surprised. 

"Because I said so." He said while browsing through the pages of the books. 

"I see. It's a good thing that my mother always cook extra." I responded while messaging my mother. 

"Why are not you drinking?" He asks as he takes a sip from his glass. 

"Because I don't drink and one of us has to drive." I answered after helping myself with a huge sip from the amazingly tasty nutty banana milkshake. 

"You do know that I have my security with me and one of them can drive." He retorted while shaking his head at me. 

"Oh. I just don't drink and I like milkshakes." I muttered sheepishly. 

"I see you are enjoying your drink." Adam says as he placed his glass on table. 

"It's good. Would you like to try?" I said without thinking. 

"Sure." With that monosyllable, he took the bottle from me and helped himself. 

This the moment I noticed how handsome he is, with his dark hair and blue-green eyes. He oozes charm. His aristocratic nose and sharp jaw adding to his appeal. He has this magnetic power that draws you to him. 

"Let's go." His voice drawing me out from the realm of my fantasy. 

"Of course." I muttered and followed him.

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We have arrived at my parent's house. I rang the door and waited for the door to open. My mother opened the door. 

"Please, come in." She directed us toward the living room. 

"Mama, this is Adam and Adam this is my mother Nina." I introduced them. 

"Who does not know Adam Augustus. Welcome, Mr. Augustus." Adam signalled to his security to stay outside. 

"Thank you, Nina." He replied while kissing her on cheek. By now, Adam has settled in the living room. 

"Hi Mom." I greeted her while hugging her. 

"Hey honey. How have you been?" She asks as she hugs me back warmly. 

"I am fine, Mama. Where is Dad?" I asked noticing that neither my Dad nor my sister is here. 

"He will be here in few minutes till then you keep Adam company and I will finish the last minute preparations." She said while running back to kitchen. 

"So, would you like to see my childhood bedroom?" I asked Adam, not knowing what to talk about. I had just realised that I am strongly attracted to him. This physical attraction is not normal. It has that magnetism which just draws me in to him and him being in a relationship makes it wrong on every level. 

I need to let go of this attraction before this becomes harmful to me. This was my rational mind speaking but my heart was not ready to listen. 

"Sure, let's go." His voice brought me out of my thoughts. 

And this was the start of something new, something exhilarating and something special. 

At that moment, I did not realised the person standing beside will become the most important to me very soon but his love will come with a very huge price. 

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Rosalina's Parents' Home

Milan, Italy 

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Rosalina's POV:

Adam and I are in my childhood bedroom and the atmosphere between us is very awkward. The vibe of the room was filled with sexual tension and unease. I glanced at Adam only to find his intense stare on me.

I did not know who made the first move but within fractions of seconds we were in each other's embrace. His warmth and his aura was driving me insane. The control I had on my body has long vanished. His hands has wounded around my waist and he pulled me more closer to himself as if trying to merge me with him.

My hand were caressing his hair at his nape. I can feel his warm breath on my lips. Our lips just inches away from joining under the sway of the physical attraction that was just there from the second we were thrusted in each others lives. 

A knock on the door forced us to impart from each other and realize the grave mistake which we were about to commit. 

"I am sorry." A feeble sound came out of me as I rushed to escape the gravity of my action. The action which can lead to destroy a committed relationship. I thanked the God for saving me from committing a sin. A sin which would have tainted my soul for my whole life.

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