Chapter 36: In Which they Are In A Condo

Isla was so tired that she slept through the four hour long chopper ride despite the noise and cold. She had slept with her head laid back since a guard was sitting in front of them but after a while, her head had landed on Alexander's shoulder and she snuggled into his side in her sleep.

The guard definitely noticed and his eyes had widened a little but he didn't comment on it seeing that she was asleep and probably didn't realize what she was doing. Plus, Alexander didn't make any move to detach her and just ignored the guard as he sat with a stoic expression as if it wasn't a big deal.

Eventually, when they were atop the island, Alexander shook her awake gently and she looked around, disoriented. It was 3 AM and it was still dark out.

"wow, I thought I had dreamt this," she said to no one in particular.

"seat belt Miss. Gambino" was all Alexander said to her.

She put back her belt as the pilot told them through the microphone that they were about to land.

The chopper slowly descended with perfect balance as Isla peered out at the breathtaking view of the island that was surrounded by trees and water. A fancy resort could also be seen from a distance.

Once they were down, Alexander climbed out fist before helping her out as well and she stood there gathering her hair, clothes, and wits. As the chopper was off in the as again, Sand flying everywhere.

Not even a moment later, a man in a flannel and jeans jogged up to them.

"Great to have you here Miss Gambino, I am Jax, Mr. Gambino has me in charge of running the operations on this Island. He gave me a heads up about your arrival and had us set up the condominium, You are both to stay there since there is also a guest bedroom. I'll take you there and help you set up" he explained while he walked them to the awaiting Land Cruiser.

They got in the car, Alexander taking the passenger seat up front after holding the back door open for Isla as she got in.




The drive to the condominium was short but Jax wouldn't shut up about the Island and it was giving Alexander a headache He was trying his best to not pass a side remark at him that would shut him up, so when they finally arrive Alexander is first to jump out of the Jeep, cutting Jax off mid-sentence.

Isla got out as well and stood beside Alexander, staring up at the condominium which was basically made of glass. while Isla who was privy to riches like this but Alexander who was pretty well off was still stunned at the modern billion dollars looking condo. The Gambinos weren't just simply rich, they were basically royalty. It made him wonder how much of the public's money Richard Gambino had spent on infrastructure like this.

"He talks too much" She grumbled and Alexander grunted in agreement.

"Come on in" Jax said as he slid the key card and the door clicked open.

Both of them step inside behind Jax. The interior was just as modern looking and elegant as the outside of- the condo, it looked like something out of an interior design magazine.

"The guest bedroom is right there to the left" Jax pointed to the room downstairs to the left, intended for Alexander.

"Upstairs, the bedroom on the right with the Lilac door is set up for you Miss Gambino. There are clothes and other commodities, everything you'd need in the rooms, and the kitchen is fully stocked. In case you decide to visit the resort then all you need to do is tell them your name at the reception and they'll accommodate you with the finest as you are entitled to Miss" Jax said and Isla smiled and nodded politely.

Alexander wanted him out already.

"Alright then, I'll take my leave now, hope you have a comfortable stay Miss Gambino'' Jax said and all Alexander could think was how much of kiss ass Jax was.

The door clicked shut behind them and they both let out a sigh of relief.

"It's beautiful" Isla commented looking out the glass that was basically the wall.

By now it was past 4 am and the sun started to rise coloring the sky orange as it peeked through the thick expanse of trees. It really was a sight to relish.

Alexander made his way towards her before bringing her close to him and placing a light kiss on her lips which had her cheeks going pink in an instant, he just couldn't resist.

Isla then turned around in his arms and caught a glimpse of herself on the wall mirror in the living room, a gasp escaped Isla as she saw the state of her.

"oh my god, I look train wrecked!" She Let out in horror as she examined herself, her hair was matted and all over the place, her clothes had grass stains and her legs had scratches that she hadn't even noticed before, probably due to all the forest hitchhiking.

Alexander chuckled at her reaction as he brought her closer, wrapping his arms around her and kissing the top of her head as they looked at their reflection.

Alexander's hair was all disheveled as well and his white dress shirt had dirt spots on it but he wasn't much bothered about it and Isla thought he looked hot all disheveled.

"How in the world do you wanna kiss me right now? , I look horrible" she said as her face scrunched up at her reflection.

"You're exaggerating doll, you're beautiful and no amount of dirt and grime can change that plus, even if you'd have turned into a green ogre, I would still kiss you and love you" he said genuinely.

"Flattery flattery" she waved off playfully.

"well, are you flattered?" he asked looking down at her, amusement dancing in his eyes.

"Give your ogre a kiss" she said before pulling him down to her height and locking their lips into a deep passionate kiss.

"My little vixen, I'll show you how beautiful you are and how much I wanna kiss you all the fucking time" Alexander said against her lips as he lifted her up, wrapping her legs around his waist and carrying her upstairs to the bedroom as she moaned into the kiss.