Damn, I can't get enough of his presence right now.
The Don is here.
I can't believe it.
When did he get here? How did he even find us?
He averted his eyes from me as he focused on the man whose wrists he was gripping.
"Mario," I heard Carlos' voice, making me look at them. They were approaching from behind the Don and then walked towards Mario, who was still on the floor.
"Hey," an unknown man said from my right. He is approaching the Don angrily, and he is with....
A dagger?
My heart picked up.
The Don still has the first man with him. How will he.....
The man with a dagger was knocked on his leg by the Don and got a heavy and stinging punch on his nose that landed him on the floor. Blood was oozing from his nose.
There were gasps and mutters from the people around.
"Ugh!" A groan returned my attention to the Don. The Don gave the guy with him a backhand punch, making him fall on the floor.
The Don shook his hand a bit and fixed his wrist button, making me drool at his physique.
Seriously, James Bond got nothing on you, sir.
I met his eyes but he looked behind me.
"Let's go," he said, heading away.
I felt a little bit disappointed as I watched him walking away. Carlos and Lucas walked past me with Mario, who seemed to be off.
"Come on, ma'am," Carlos said.
I nodded as I followed them behind. Everyone was looking at us as we headed out.
No one dared to do anything till we got out of the building.
We headed towards the cars. Carlos and Lucas opened the backseat of the Don's car and placed Mario in there.
I moved to get into the backseat with Mario but....
"Carlos, take her to Mario's car." The Don said, making me look at him.
What?
"Yes, boss," Carlos said as Lucas handed him the keys.
I scoffed internally as I stared at the Don, who didn't spare me a look but entered the driver's seat. Lucas joined him in the passenger seat.
Seriously?
"Let's go, ma'am," Carlos said, leading the way towards Mario's car, which was behind the Don's.
I looked back at the Don's car. I heard the engine starting and he drove away.
My heart tightened as I faced the way towards Mario's car. Carlos walked past me and opened the passenger's seat door for me.
"Thank you," I muttered as I entered the car. He closed the door and I let out a sigh while looking in the direction the Don took.
My heart tightened the more.
I lowered my gaze on my fingers as Carlos got into the driver's seat.
He started the car and we headed home.
Well, I can't call it home. Everyone hates me.
Everyone except for Mario.
I looked at the window, recalling how the Don pushed me away.
Yes. He literally pushed me away.
That's what it looked like.
What else would you call that?
Seriously, why is he like that towards me? What did I do?
I didn't put Mario in that situation if that is what he was thinking. Hell, I stood up for him.
Didn't he see that?
I shook my head at my thoughts.
"Are you okay, ma'am?" Carlos asked, making me look at him momentarily.
I nodded. "Yes. Um... please call me Evelyn."
"I can't. You are my boss' girlfriend."
"We are friends," I corrected, looking at him momentarily.
He looked my way and then back at the road.
"I address any friend of my boss formally," he said.
I looked at the window.
"Don't worry, Mario will be fine. He is as strong as his dad."
I let out a sigh, still feeling terrible.
Not long later, we got to the mansion. I got out of the car, picking notice of the Don's car.
Obviously, they have gotten here first. I headed towards the entrance with Carlos behind me.
I pushed the door open and entered the house.
The living room was empty. Everyone must have retired.
"Mario must be in his room by now. Would you like to see him?" Carlos asked.
I nodded and forced a smile.
"This way," Carlos said, leading the way up the stairs. We got to the hallway, walked along it, passing by some doors till Carlos stopped in front of a door which I presume to be Mario's room.
Carlos was about to knock when...
"What are you two doing there?"
My heart picked up at the familiar sound of the Don's husky voice, making us look behind us.
He is standing a few steps away from us, looking at us.
"Um....she would like to see Mario," Carlos said.
The Don's eyes moved to me.
I lowered my gaze.
"My son needs rest. He can't take any unnecessary visits right now,"
I furrowed my brows as I looked at him.
"You should know better, Carlos," he said, moving his eyes to me.
My heart clenched as I stared at him. His face was blank. No single feeling I could read.
Why is he being mean to me?
"I apologize, sir." Carlos said.
The door opened, revealing that rude maid, walking out with a tray in her hands. She closed the door behind her as we locked eyes. She scowled at me.
"How is he, Camilla?" The Don asked.
"He is asleep now," she said with a smile like she didn't just scowl at me.
"Good. Keep an eye on him. No one is allowed into his room till he is awake," the Don said, walking away.
I felt tears coming as I watched him walking away.
"Yes, sir," I heard Camilla say, making me look at her.
"You both heard the boss. Please leave." She said, rolling her eyes.
I scoffed internally, walking away as tears found their way out.
I didn't stop walking till I got to my room. I closed the door behind me and rested my back on the door.
I headed towards my mirror and stared at myself. The tears in my eyes and the pain in my heart feels pitiful.
I look pitiful.
Unnecessary visit? Really?
First, he stopped me from joining him in his car. Now he called me an unnecessary visit?
You kissed me!
Have you forgotten that?!
Why would you kiss me and look at me as an enemy just like your wife calls me?
I nodded at my thoughts.
His wife.
Perhaps Imogen was right. He kissed me because he thought I was his wife.
Great.
My heart ached severely.
"Well, get some glasses so you don't go making stupid mistakes next time, sir!"
I let out a breath as I walked towards the bathroom. I stripped off my clothes and did my business.
I walked out of the bathroom after some minutes, dried my body with my towel, applied lotion and body spray before putting on my red nightie and my robe.
I stood in front of the mirror, staring at myself.
Mario will be fine. You will see him tomorrow, and you will both go to school together. Then, you will spend the day with Imogen.
Everything will be fine.
I nodded at myself.
"Everything is fine. Forget about mean people."
I stared at myself one last time before walking towards the bed. Sitting on it, I let out a sigh as my belly rumbled.
I couldn't finish my meal before Mario took me out for a drink. That meal was so delicious.
I wish I had carried it along. But that would be awkward.
I looked at my door.
"If your friend hadn't wandered like she usually does, all that wouldn't have happened."
"Stop wandering. It is a suspicious movement."
I sucked my teeth as his words repeated in my head.
How is looking for food to eat or water to drink a suspicious movement?
What is with the Don anyway?
Maybe everyone they see is an enemy to them that makes suspicious moves.
I am no enemy. And I make harmless moves.
A girl is hungry and mostly thirsty!
Fuck it.
No one will see me. I will do it fast.
I got on my feet and headed towards the door.
I walked out the door and headed for the stairs.
I don't want anything much though. Cookies and orange juice would do. It is past....gosh I didn't even check the time.
It is late. I know. Everyone must be in their rooms. I will just grab the cookies and go back to my room.
I will be fast.
I got to the stairs. I descended them quietly and then headed towards the kitchen.
This kitchen reminds me of ours whenever I come here.
I walked towards the fridge and opened it.
My eyes got greeted by a lot of goodies.
My taste buds jumped, and my belly rumbled again.
Okay chill. I am about to get you food.
I quickly reached for two small packs of Oreo and an orange juice. I closed the fridge gently and turned to leave, but I bumped into a hard chest, making me freeze.
His familiar scent hit my nose, making my heart pound as I slowly looked up.
The Don was looking down at me with his mesmerizing gray eyes.
I didn't know when my lips parted, attracting his eyes. He is dressed in a black tank top and black sweatpants.
His eyes fell on the things in my hands, making my hands sweat as his eyes returned to my eyes.
God, I thought I would be fast enough this time.
Get ready to be scolded, Evelyn.