33. Intimidating Moments

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Adele was sitting next to Georgina listening to her discussing the dresses in the catalogue. Georgina had a pen in her hand and was putting crosses next to dresses she thought Adele could ask Francesco to buy for her but Adele wasn't so pleased with her choices so far. It was now Adele's turn to look to Costanzo for help but he was keeping his distance watching them silently from across the room standing next to the window.

Adele could see no help was coming her way so she spoke " I think you have picked enough clothes as it is. You have picked the most expensive ones too. So I think it's time to stop choosing clothes."

Georgina raised an eyebrow " Expensive? Oh no. Don't let Francesco hear you say that word. He is very wealthy. The Rosarios are one of the most wealthiest business families in the whole country. I think the price tag is the least of your worries. But I think we can't stop yet. I need to pick you some dresses for the ball tomorrow."

Adele asked " Ball? What ball?"

Georgina spoke " Well. There is a Hollywood ball held in the city tomorrow night. Those who sponsor the movies somehow are invited too. Canavaros are invited since we own the firm that do alot of catering on a few movie sets. Rosarios are invited because they provided insurance on movie sets in a couple of movies last year. I saw the guest list when I went to check if the venue is secure enough for my brother and I to attend. So Adele, you really need a very nice dress and I pick this one." She pointed at a long black dress with sheer on top."

Adele sighed " But how would the dress arrive on time if this is from a French catalogue."

Georgina spoke " They have a branch in New York. Don't worry. You can collect the dress tomorrow. Now it's time to choose your jewelry."

Adele spoke " No. I have pearls given to me by Francesco already. That's enough shopping for one day."

Georgina spoke " How about the shoes you need? Wait, let me take a look."

Suddenly Antonio entered the room and closed the door soundly making Adele and Georgina jump.

Georgina whispered "Crazy brute" and she carried on looking through the catalogue and putting crosses next to the shoes she liked.

Antonio approached Georgina and sat next to her and reached his hand towards her leg and rested his palm on Georgina's knee. He whispered "You call me crazy? Seriously? You are the one who smuggled a knife into this mansion and attacked your lover with it right in front of Francesco."

Georgina turned to Antonio "Don't you dare call him my lover...."

Antonio shrugged "You got engaged to him three months ago."

Georgina gritted her teeth "I broke off my engagement the following week when I caught him in bed with another woman. I don't even count that as an engagement. As for bringing a knife into this place, you can't blame me. My father was assassinated yesterday."

Antonio spoke "Since when do you need a knife to defend yourself. Maybe you are not practicing your boxing enough. How about this. I offer you special lessons in self defense. I am here this week for thanksgiving. Why not drop by here tomorrow and I will do everything I can to help you."

Georgina spoke sarcastically "Wow. You are such a gentleman trying to help me. My self defense is fine. Thank you." She then turned to Adele "Here you go I chose a couple of pairs of shoes. One of them goes nicely with the dress."

Antonio spoke "Stop avoiding me. I was talking to you. I don't like it when someone ignores me. I said I will teach you some tricks to defend yourself. Are you interested in coming over tomorrow for me to teach you or not?"

Georgina turned to Antonio "I am not ignoring you. I said to you, I don't need self defense lessons."

Antonio spoke enthusiastically "Do you want to bet?"

Georgina sighed "No. I don't. Leave me alone."

Antonio stood up and spoke " Are you afraid to make a bet? Attack me now and see if you can floor me. I bet you can't even throw one successful punch to touch me."

Georgina stated " I don't do bets. I said leave me be." She then turned to Adele. " Give me advice. How do you get rid of annoying men who don't take no for an answer. You are a doctor. Give me a prescription for this."

Adele smiled " I am sorry to say this but you can't. Some men are more stubborn. You just have to talk to them peacefully. It works with .... most men I guess." She then looked at Costanzo who was looking worriedly at what was happening.

Antonio spoke " Look at me first." He then pulled Georgina on her feet by grabbing her hand and forcing her to stand up. Georgina growled and raised her free hand up to slap Antonio. He skillfully grabbed her wrist and bent her arm in a painful angle behind her back, while holding her other hand too in front of her. He warned in a deadly tone " I don't see how you can say your self defense is flawless. It's full of errors my darling. Now kiss me or you won't enjoy the pain."

Costanzo approached Antonio " You are hurting her. Stop. We both know how good she is in self defense. You are an extraordinary fighter and you know it. You have beaten the boxing champions in the underground clubs. Let her go and stop taunting her."

Adele stood up " Costanzo is right. Let her go. You are taking this way too far. You need to find yourself a girl and woe her. Have you ever heard of asking a girl out and taking her to movies or dinner. Stop trying to force Georgina to get close to you. I have never seen anyone like you. Stop treating Georgina so roughly. Let go now and talk it out."

Antonio squeezed Georgina's wrists and made her wince. He spoke firmly " You heard her. We must talk it out you and me. Tell me. What did Rio have that I didn't. I have been asking you out non stop. Why did you say yes to him and not me?"

Georgina laughed " So you are jealous. He made me believe he loved me so I fell for him that's why. As for saying no to you ...... Lets say I like that look of annoyance on your face every time I reject you. It's priceless and it gives me satisfaction."

Antonio growled " I will show you satisfaction ..." Then he leaned close and touched his lips to hers forcing his kisses on her. Georgina was trying to pull away but Antonio made his grip tighter."

Adele spoke " Enough Antonio. Separate them Costanzo or I will get the guards. Antonio doesn't know what it means when a girl says no."

As Costanzo was about to respond, suddenly the door opened and Francesco and Georgio entered the room looking at the scene in front of them.

Georgio spoke " Georgina........ What are you doing.."

Georgina's eyes widened and she realised they had an audience. Antonio let go of Georgina and took a step away from her looking at Francesco and Georgio.

Georgio turned to Francesco and spoke "I apologise. My sister doesn't know how to behave in a Rosario's home. She thinks she can flirt around and mingle. I am terribly sorry."

Francesco shrugged " Don't worry. Your sister is allowed to flirt around. She is not married yet. If Antonio was bothered by her move on him, he would have pushed her away. Isn't that right Antonio?"

Antonio nodded quickly with a smile " Of course. I don't mind her at all. When she came onto me, of course I didn't push her away. I just grabbed her and didn't let her go. I didn't want to break her heart. I always give all my relationships some time. This may work between us. We never know."

Georgina was looking at Antonio with her mouth open. She narrowed her eyes and then turned to Francesco and Georgio " He is lying. He came onto me first. I tried to slap him ......"

Francesco spoke " Did you just say you tried to slap my cousin? You attacked a Rosario in my mansion. Do you know the penalty for that Georgina." He then started walking towards Georgina as Georgio was looking on helplessly and horrified for his sister. He whispered " Francesco please ..."

Francesco stopped and turned around. He spoke firmly " No pleading Georgio. Don't forget my rules. An effective punishment is due. This is the third time today that your sister is breaking the rules in my mansion. First she addresses my woman without being acknowledged by her first. Then she shamelessly attacks one of my prisoners with a knife that she wasn't even supposed to possess. Now this third crime is the worst one. She has assaulted a Rosario. She must be punished and I will do it personally."

Adele, Antonio and Costanzo shivered at Francesco's cold tone. They were thinking of finding a way to save Georgina but everyone knew it could make things worse if they stepped in. At such occasion silence was the best option to ensure no one made anything worse for Francesco's victim and in this case Georgina."

Adele didn't miss the pleading look Costanzo was giving her as she was watching in horror as Francesco was walking to the trembling figure of Georgina. She looked as pale as a chalk waiting for her fate.

Adele took a deep breath and decided it was time to act. Antonio, Costanzo and Georgio were frozen in place or rather didn't dare move out of fear but she wasn't. She walked to Francesco and stood in front of him and whispered. " You have to stop."

Francesco spoke " Darling, I am in the middle of work right now. I warned you that you can't interfere in my business. Get out of my way sweetheart."

Adele spoke " You don't understand. you have to stop. because ....... we are late for lunch."

Francesco's expression softened and he spoke gently " Of course ........ I am so sorry sweetheart. You are right. Why don't you go to the dining room. Costanzo can take you there. Wait for me and I will be there once I deal with this woman who doesn't know her place."

Adele tried to think fast now that her plan hadn't distracted Francesco. She spoke quickly " Wait....... Can I .... make a suggestion. Let Antonio punish her. He is the one who is attacked. We have a lunch date to get to .... Francesco." She felt bad for using her charms. When she said his name, she could see the visible change in Francesco. His face was softening up. Adele then took it further and reluctantly reached her hand up and touched Francesco's chest and whispered " I want us to spend more time together. You said you have meetings all day after this. I won't see you until night time after lunch. I need you Francesco." And she rubbed her hands up and down Francesco's chest.

Francesco was totally turned on by her at that moment looking at her lustfully. She couldn't even comprehend how she could affect Francesco this much by the smallest things. The smallest touch between them turned him on for some reason."

Francesco sighed and spoke " I think I like to consider your suggestion sweetheart. I have a busy day today. We should make the most of every moment when I am not working." He then leaned closer and kissed Adele's forehead. He then looked at Antonio " Take it from here Antonio. Do what you need to punish her and then escort Georgio and Georgina to the gate. But don't kill her. These two siblings are working for us." He then held Adele's hand and whispered " Follow me sweetheart. Our lunch date awaits."

Astonishment and disbelief were the only thoughts coming across the three people in the room.. Francesco didn't change his mind so easily for any one else. The four individuals knew they had witnessed an occasion special and rare. Francesco Rosario changed his mind so simply only for his angel.

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