Chapter 60
Rachel
After our lunch I went back to my desk, but something was wrong. After the meeting with Damon, Massimo was acting different. He looked at me as if I will vanish if he didn’t keep an eye on me. Every chance he got he had to touch me. I’m not complaining it’s just weird. I brushed it of as a business situation that is not going as plan. I went back to my desk and started with the next family. I was very impress with Massimo’s notes and even more impress with myself for remembering all the information. I was keeping the two trouble making families for last, the Ricci’s and the Matteo’s you know that admin work your never in the mood for that is how I feel about these families. First off all they are going against Massimo and that alone puts me of them, they might also come after me, as I’m Massimo’s weak spot. I know I should have started with them but I’m in denial. I worked through the Ramano’s, Costa’s and was starting with the Edcardo family when Massimo was standing in front of me. “Hi sweetheart, you so deep into those files you didn’t even notice me. Should I be jealous?” He teased me “Sorry Massimo. Have you been standing here long.” “Long enough to enjoy the view” he said. “I’m glad I could offer some entertainment.” I teased him “I was trying to tell you it’s time to go home.” “So soon?” I asked him “Sweetheart it’s past 5pm and I want to take my girl out for dinner to celebrate her first day of work.” “Ooo my goodness Massimo I didn’t even saw the time. Let me just go freshen up then we can leave” I told him I took my handbag and came around the table Massimo pulled me into his arms and gave me the best hug and kissed me on the head. “I love you Rachel, with all my heart.” “I love you to Massimo” I told him He let me go and all the way to the ladies room I wondered what was going on with Massimo. Could I ask? And if I do, will he give me a truthful answer. He always said he will tell me if I need to know and I must say I appreciate it. I really don’t want to know everything or be used against him by another family or the police. Yes, I thought of all scenarios. I finished in the lady’s room and decided I’ll asked him if everything was okay. If he says it’s nothing to worry about, I’ll leave it.
When I got out of the lady’s room Massimo, Luca and Marco was waiting for me. “Jeez guys can’t a lady go to the bathroom?” I teased them. Massimo took my hand. “We were just making sure you don’t jump out of the window.” Massimo teased me. “Massimo seriously where can I go, we’re on the second floor.” “Just teasing you sweetheart, we were walking past the bathroom as you came out.” “Okay Massimo, if you want to stick with that.” “It’s the truth sweetheart.” He squeezed my hand. We went to his parents to say goodnight. Rossa pulled me in for a hug, that was new. But I appreciated it. It means they have excepted me.
We walked out and got in the SUV Luca behind the wheel and Marco passenger. I looked at them and just shook my head. Massimo must have seen it. “What was that for sweetheart?” he asked me “I’ve never ever in my wildest dreams thought I’ll be sitting at the back of an SUV with a driver/ bodyguard and another bodyguard and then there is you. I could never have dreamed about you. I never thought men like you exist. But here I am with two bodyguards and the most handsome, thoughtful man I’ve ever met.” A tear escaped. Massimo wipe the tear away from my face with his dumb. “Don’t cry sweetheart.” “I’m just happy I found you or you found me Massimo, I can’t think of my life without you in it.” “That will never happen sweetheart. You and me sweetheart is it for always and ever.” “I hope so Massimo I really hope so.” “I know so, I’ll do anything and everything for you.” Massimo promised.
“Where to boss?” Luca asked patiently. I realised with a shock he was waiting for us to finish our conversation before he asked. I felt embarrassed but didn’t show it. “My favourite restaurant at Manhattan Beach please Luca.” “Yes boss” I was so impressed with all the men’s manners, they are basically criminals but they are so well mannered and decent. You will never tell by looking at them or talking to them what they do for a living. We drove in silence to the restaurant. Massimo busy with e-mails on his phone and I enjoyed the scenery outside. When we reach the restaurant Marco jumped out and opened my door and Luca did the same for Massimo. Massimo walked around the car to me and when he took my hand Marco only then left my side. “I hope you are hungry sweetheart.” “I could eat” I told him. We walked into a very cute restaurant, the hostess immediately greeted Massimo and took us to a table outside looking over the ocean. “I take it you come here a lot?” I asked him “I like the view and the food, so yes I do.” “Don’t take offence Massimo but it looks very laid back here. Not quit your scene.” “You hurt me sweetheart, I could be laid back.” He touched his heart just to bring his point across. “Okay okay I’ll take back my words.” I smiled at him “Sweetheart if I could make a suggestion, their burgers are the best I’ve ever tasted.” “Well then how can I argue with a man of the world. I’ll do the cheeseburger.” “You won’t make a mistake by listening to this man of the world.” He winked at me. I like this playful, laidback Massimo I thought by myself and now I might ruin it by asking him what is bothering him. But if there is one thing, I’ve learned about Massimo is that he will never get angry at me.
“Massimo, can I ask you a question?” “Off course sweetheart you know you can always ask me and if I can I will answer you.” “What is wrong? After the meeting with Damon, you seemed different.” “Nothing is wrong sweetheart, it’s just a business deal that is taking a turn. Speaking of that, I’ll be out tomorrow morning, you will be the only one at the office and off course Marco. I’ll probably be back the afternoon. Tomorrow morning I’ll be leaving at 6 am. That means Marco will take you to work.” “No problem, Massimo.” “One last request” he asked “I’m listening” I said “Don’t leave the office.” He basically begged “I won’t Massimo.”
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