♥ Chapter 16♥

Isabella Conti.

Oh, I'm freaking out. I've barely been able to concentrate at work; my mind can't stop thinking about this dinner. And worst of all, I'm going to have to lie to Gabi, my best friend, and my sister. I hate hiding things from her, but I can't risk putting my friends' lives in danger. I'm scared of what might happen at that dinner. In the car, he didn't seem to want to hurt me. There was still that brush of his lips against mine. I confess, I wished for more. This man is messing with my sanity in a way I can't even explain.

'' Isa? Have you left the world of the moon? "Sophia snapped me out of my daydreams with a wave of her hand.

'' Oh, sorry, Sophia. Did you say something? "I asked as I finished getting organized.

'' I asked if you had any ideas for outfits yet. '' She closed the closet, and I let out a sigh.

'' Not yet, but I'm sure Gabi will help me with that. '' I just hope she doesn't freak out when she finds out.

I closed my locker too.

'' I just hope you enjoy your date; he really is a beautiful man. You're lucky, Isa. Your first date will be with a magnificent man. '' She smiled at me.

A magnificent man who is also a murderer and alleged mafioso.

''Thank you. '' I picked up my bag, and we left the staff room. '' Where's Tom?

I'm looking for him, but I can't find him.

'' He's helping the rest of the staff in the kitchen. '' I nodded, a little worried.

We left the establishment, and I saw Gabi coming.

'' Just in time. '' I'm already feeling a bit guilty.

'' I'm going, Isa. Good luck on the date. '' Sophia whispered just for me to hear. ''Bye, Gabi. '' She waved to her.

'' See you later, Sophia. Get in, love. "I sighed.

I turned the car around and got in, pulling on my seatbelt.

'' How was work? Many clients? "Gabi asked as soon as she started the car.

'' Same as always. And yours? "She shrugged.

''Tiring too. I found out why my boss has been so stressed these past few days. '' I looked at her curiously.

'' Really? What's the reason? "I asked, intrigued.

''She suspected that her husband was cheating on her. And she was right; she caught him with his secretary. '' I widened my eyes in shock.

''My God, what happened?

'' She wants a divorce. It's crazy at work. '' I nodded, understanding.

I need to tell her now. Take heart, Isa. You can do it.

'' Gabi, I'm going out tonight. '' She looked at me in surprise.

''You? I'm surprised. Where are you going? "I swallowed dryly.

''I'm going on a date. ''I closed my eyes, waiting for her to explode, but nothing happened.

I opened my eyes, facing her, but she seemed to be in shock, staring at me.

''Gabi, for God's sake, look at the road! '' She stopped the car abruptly, and my heart almost burst out of my mouth.

'' What do you mean? Did I hear wrong? You said you were going on a date? Is that right? "Her voice was full of surprise and disbelief.

I gave her a small smile, nervous about her reaction.

'' Y-Yes... I-I met him on a dating app. We talked... And he came to see me at the cafeteria today. Then he asked me to dinner. '' I replied, trying to explain.

"Wow... I'm... Oh, my God. "She seemed speechless, still shocked.

Wow, I didn't know it was that shocking that I knew someone, even if it was a lie.

"Then I've got to turn you into a tremendous hottie. "Gabi said, determined. "I rolled my eyes. "And don't roll your eyes at me; this is your first date after that prick. You have to make this man taste like: I want more.

'' It's not that big a deal, Gabi. It's just dinner. And I don't even know if I'll come back alive.

If I come back alive from this dinner, it'll be a great victory.

'' You're going to come out of here hot. What time is this dinner?" she asked anxiously.

''Eight o'clock. '' I replied, making her speed up the car. ''Gabi!

'' We've got less than two hours to turn you into a hot mess.

Oh my God.

It won't even take us long to get to our building.

'' Come on, Isa. Let's go. '' We only had time to grab our bags before she dragged me into the elevator.

''Gabi, calm down, for God's sake. ''I tried to reassure her, but it was all in vain.

"I can't calm down; I'm so happy that you've taken this big step. "She didn't let go of me, and we got into the elevator together.

I'm feeling terrible. I really want to tell her the truth, but fear is eating me up. Furthermore, I have to act normally and pretend that everything is under control.

The doors opened again, and we left, soon entering our apartment.

'' Go take a shower, Isa. I'll find you something to wear. Come on. '' She pushed me towards my room.

'' I'll be right there, God.


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