Chapter seven

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"The sun is alone too but still shines"
-Unknown
Dedicated to @Rahina11

Natasha POV

I can't believe that he is standing outside my door. And worse he even had the guts to knock.

Urg.

This is so frustrating. I know I'm supposed to be mad but my mother didn't raise me with such manners.

And do you think she'll be proud if she were here right now?

Just then the door lock clicks.

"Honey I'm home," says Tantin. "and Leonardo was standing at our door so I let him in."

Why?!

"Tantin its Lorenzo! I say, 'and I'm in here!" I said holding tightly to my knife.

"Put the knife down! We are not burglars," she said.

Did I forget to mention that I was chopping veggies? Oops, my bad. ;)

"You have ten seconds to state your business then get out," I said trying to remain nonchalant.

"Ok listen to me. I'm sincerely sorry. I had no right to threaten your job, to get you to do what I ask you. I'm sorry also for being narcissistic and all the synonyms to describe it. I just really need your help. If you don't come with me to this dinner I might never live to find true love." he ended with a sad expression on his face.

There was a second of silence before I started to applaud.

"And you expect me to fall for all of that. Clearly you haven't had much practice with apologies. Are you sure you didn't come here just to get me onto the plane with you? Cause that's what you all do right? You use sweet words to get what you want isn't it?" I said all the anger building in me.

"Natasha Karmen Primrose is that any way to speak to this gentleman, can't you see that his trying?" Tantin said

"Don't we all?" I muttered.

"NATASHA" my Aunt screeched and I knew I had hurt her.

"Listen I know you are upset and you have every right but please come with me on this trip," he said his eyes begging.

"Take yourself, and your excuse of a sorry and leave," I spoke. 

"Gosh, you are cold! But you know what, I know your problem....you are scared..." He accused. 

"Of what? You? Please even in my darkest nightmares you wouldn't beat the clowns." I mocked. 

"Whatever, here is how I'll put it..if you find in that hole you call a heart to forgive me please do. I really need your help." He said. 

"And I don't want to give it to you." I shrugged. 

"Are you two done?" Tantin asked. "Ok Natasha lets go." 

I knew better than to argue with my aunt. 

I let out a frustrated sigh 

"Fine let me get my bag, " I said turning towards the bedroom.  "Doesn't mean you won! I am just doing this for my aunt's sake understood?" 

"Yeah yeah, whatever calms your ego." He muttered. 

I turned back towards my room. 

While I was shoving everything I could get in the suitcase i heard whispering coming from the kitchen. 

Gosh, these walls were soo thick. I zip the suitcase and change into my traveling clothes.

"Ok let's go," I said coming out from my bedroom to see my aunt giggling to something Leo said.

"Tantin, high school days are over and as for you, " I said pointing to Leo. "I thought we had a plane to catch. And don't you dare utter a word regarding my choice of dressing."

"Um right. The driver outside. Let me help you with your luggage" he said taking it out of my hand.

Turning towards my Tantin.

"Listen, Tash, I know your experience and memories with guys aren't exactly the best but please try and have fun, but not too much ok?" she said winking.

"You can definitely count on that," I said giving her a tight hug.

"I love you, baby," she whispered.

"I love you too," I said. "Ok, I think I should go don't want to miss my flight."

After saying goodbye I got into the car where Leo was already sitting in.

"To the airport please sir." He instructed the driver.

The trip was quiet but a comfortable quiet. 

As we arrived at the airport I saw a jet in front of us.

"That's our ride?" I asked in dismay. "What was there to book then?"

"Well not all the pilots are available at any given hours," he said unbuckling his seat belt.

I stare at the jet in front of us. This was a first-class flight. And the inside was just exquisite.

But what I enjoyed best was the fact that the air hostess was dressed appropriately and not throwing herself at him cause if she did I would literally vomit.

"It's nice in here isn't it?" Lorenzo said loosening his tie.

"I guess," I replied.

I didn't want to seem like I was overly excited about being on my first private jet.

"Do you have any eating preferences?" He asked unbuttoning his first two buttons.

I roll my eyes.

"Are you done getting undress?" I said.

"Just thought it was hot in here." He said grinning.

"Yes it actually is, your ego is suffocating me." I said. then get up and go into the second room. 

"Wow!" I internally exclaim.

I can't believe they could fit all of this on a jet.

-a few hours later."

We finally arrive and I stretch from the bed. I was again reading Wattpad stories in a very uncomfortable sitting position.

"Thank god, you are finally done. I called you a few times but assumed you were sleeping."
He said.

I have a thing. When I read I usually zone out. Yikes!

"Welcome to London." He says when the door opens." When we have time I'll love to take you on a tour."

"Oh, that sounds perfect. How I longed to see oxford street." I say excitedly. I've always wanted to go to London but after that incident, I didn't have any money to go.

"Come on we still have to drive to my mother's place." He says carrying my bag into the car which just magically appeared in front of us.

After a few minutes, we arrive at a mansion. It's like those in the movies where royalties live.

That's a castle, dummy.

Then a sophisticated woman appears from behind the doors.

"Are you sure that's your mother?" I whisper.

"Don't worry it's all the plastic surgery but underneath she's about fifty." He said before turning to greet his mum.

"Hello, mum. How are you?" He said.

"Couldn't be any better. And what have you brought here? I hope she's not one of your one night stands." She said before inspecting me. 

I was so angry she basically called me a what! 

"Gosh ma'am I am not some sort of virus." I wanted to snap, seeing how she inspected me , finished, and started walking away.

"And this is what you want me to put up with during my stay?" I ask. I was so ready to leave.

"Forgive her please. Part of this is my fault. I haven't had a very good record when it comes to the women I bring here." He said.

"Gosh. Thanks for giving me heads up." I say tasting the own bitterness of my words. "That info would have come in handy before I choose to come with you."

I'm about to leave when two girls come running down the porch, I'm assuming that is Loren and Anna.

Loren and Anna (left to right) 🔝

You are a stalker.

It's not stalking if you research someone beforehand right?

"Hey! How are my little angels doing?" Leo picks up both girls in his arms his eyes oozing with love. The girls just giggle in his arms.

"Daddy is chasing us around." the one says.

"No we are playing hide and seek." the other replies.

"Oh really?" he says tickling the girls. "Well here comes daddy."

The girls squirm out of his hands and run away screaming. I smile. At least there is some joy in this place.

"Hey little brother. " he greets the guy I met at the office the other day.

"Hey man. I see you made it and look at that, you were able to talk her into coming with you." He says.

Lorenzo smiles as if I were a trophy. 

"Natasha this is Henry my little brother and Henry this is Natasha, my girlfriend." He says.

I nod before I snort. Sorry for the lack of feminism.

"Girl (laugh) friend? We haven't even reached friend status." I say grabbing my suitcase and wheeling my way into the grand place.

Soon I see a slightly older version of Leonardo. His toned and his well-crafted chest sticks to his polo shirt. The only thing he doesn't have is those piercing green eyes, his is sea blue, the kind that captivates your own, and looking into them is like surrounding yourself with the ocean.

"Why, is a beautiful lady wandering the halls unattended? Do you want me to show you around or are you looking for mother?" He says in a deep voice but not quite as deep and low as Lorenzo's.

Comparison much?

Before I can reply a hand snakes around my waist tightening his grip. Then I hear his voice.

"Neither, your help isn't needed." He says. That voice only belongs to the one and only Lorenzo.

"Brother. It's so nice to meet you." He says dragging Leo into a big hug.

"Same here Massimo," Lorenzo says giving him a bro pat.

"And who is this?" Massimo asks turning towards me.

"This is Natasha. Natasha, Massimo, Massimo, Natasha." Leo says.

Massimo drags Lorenzo away some feet before he says in a not so low voice.

"Is this the woman you wanted advice on?" he questions.

"Yep and thanks to your advice I got her here," Lorenzo replies clearly unaware that I can hear their conversation

"If you had told me she looks this beautiful then maybe I wouldn't have been so keen to offer you my advice," Massimo says scratching the back of his head before looking at me.

I feel shivers down my spine. And I flash bright red.

"Listen, eyes here." Lorenzo says clicking to his face, causing Massimo to look back at him. "she's mine and I'll make sure it stays that way."

"Do I look like some object you purchased at the store?" I looked at Lorenzo. 

"I don't think she knows that." Massimo says smiling at my answer. " We all know I'm the better looking one."

"Is this house just full of male airheads with ego brains?" I sigh. 

"I like her already!" Massimo grins. 

Leo let's out an irritated sigh before coming towards me and dragging me out of his sight.

"It was nice meeting you Massimo," I scream behind my shoulder.

I struggle in Lorenzo's arms. Before ripping my red arm from his.

"What is your problem?" I ask massaging my wrist.

"My problem? We agreed that you were my date now you've made it clear to most that you are not even my girlfriend. Do you know how many people want you?" He says.

"Now including my brother," he mumbles but not clear enough.

"Mr. Rinaldi I'm sorry for being so attractive. I mean I can't help it." I said flicking my hair over my shoulder dramatically. " but we didn't even have time to discuss these things."

"We would have if you didn't link everything to my big head." He replied.

"Oh great, I'm glad you found space to remember that fact," I said. 

"Well, my head it big after all." He grinned. 

"Oh shut up!" I let out. "But I understand. I'm sorry for that slip of words I promise I will be a better pretend girlfriend." 

He lets out a sigh of relief.

"But that doesn't mean I'll kiss you in public to prove anything," I say.

"So in private it's not a problem?" he teases.

"Don't go there, you know what I meant," I say.

Then a woman rounds the corner.

"Judy," he says hugging her. "Natasha this is Judy, Henry's wife. Judy this is my girlfriend Natasha."

Judy 🔝

"Oh my look at this beauty. How did you accept a beast-like Lorenzo?" Judy teased.

"Who knows beauty is in the eye of the beholder," I say looking at a blushing Lorenzo.

Lorenzo blushing? Impossible.

"Why are you blushing?" I questioned. 

"I'm glad I'm a beast in your eyes." He winked. 

"Oh bless your delusional heart," I say.

"Anyway, I'm on a quest to find my hubby and children. I'll leave you love bird alone," she says before departing.

"Bye! Nice meeting you." I let out as she rounds the next corner. 

"Ok about the room arrangements you have to sleep with your partner," he says.

I arch my eyebrow.

"Not in the same bed. Each room as two beds unless you are lawfully married. Mums rule. Anyway, the thing is, the only rooms available is mine or Massimo." he says

"Oh great, let me find Massimo and ask him," I say pretending to look around. 

It takes 10 seconds to see Lorenzo fuming.

"I'm just joking honey," I said pinching his cheeks. "Lead the way."

"Next time you do that..." he begins

"There will be no next time." I rectify. 

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Hey guy, this is the first author note I've written since the start of the book. Just wanted to thank you all for reading and commenting.

Thank you for encouraging me to go on. If you have any questions feel free to let me know.

Xoxo.

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