chapter 6
GIULIA'S POV
It's two pm meaning I had slept through the day.
Yesterday's activity had really taken a toll on me, thank goodness I was able to leave in time before things went south.
I also had to get some drugs which means I would probably take a stroll later on and check for nearby drug stores.
Roman also said he would be coming by and I just woke up, I had to atleast present something to him when he comes, so I'm off to the kitchen.
Walking through the house I am impressed, the architect must be very good because what I told Roman was vague and yet I was standing in a well detailed bungalow.
Though the kitchen was about to be my second favorite part of the house after the balcony view behind, there was a little garden growing different wild flowers.
I'm guessing this was supposed to be the main aesthethic of the house, I loved it, I'll have to thank Roman when he comes here, I already knew I wouldn't need to change anything.
Anton had been so nice to stock up the house, so I'll also thank him later too, wish both of them will come together because I don't know how I'll feel if it's just Roman and I in the house.
Its not that I don't feel safe with him around, it's just those intense gazes he gives when he's into a conversation.
Whatever it was, I needed to remind myself that we were in a symbiotic relationship where we'll benefit from each other and after our deal is done we'll part ways.
I had decided to prepare my signature meatball pasta, it used to be my favorite when I could still afford it.
I was done in an hours time and went on to get a drink so I can have a proper meal…
Tasting the meal now I'm surprised I still had it, it's been atleast two years since I prepared anything like this.
Thinking back to my life a month ago, if I was told things will be different I would laugh myself to tears.
And now the very thought alone brought tears to my eyes…
There was a knock on the door bringing me back to reality, causing me to quickly dried my misty eyes.
I cleared up my plates and went to get the door…
"Coming!!! "... Opening the door, Roman stood there with a bouquet of red roses, he then pulled me into a quick hug…
"Hi love, I'm sorry I couldn't make it earlier, I had a full day, how've you been?"
I'm guessing 'company' was lurking, so taking the roses and giving him a quick peck to flow with him…
"It's ok, next time try to call in and let me know you'll be late OK, your meal is already cold, come on in"
"Alright love"
When we got in the act was dropped immediately and we retired to different parts of the house.
I to the kitchen and Roman stayed in the living room.
I microwaved his food and took it to him…
"Here, I hope it's to your liking… "
"Thank you very much", he took the plate without taking his eyes off his laptop screen which was my cue to leave…
I was already on my feet when his words flowed in …
"How was your day today?,Did you enjoy it here? And is the house to your liking again?"
"Yeah, I must commend the architect, he's good!.
I mean I didn't give much of a description and to get this, and you too, thank you for getting me the best"
"You're welcome, and I only work with the best" his voice now laced with a childish pride causing me to chuckle…
"I know that now." I tried to startup a conversation…
"So … seems like you had a rough day at work, but you should atleast take something to enable you concentrate better and your food seems to be getting cold again…"
"Yeah I apologize, I'm off the system now. "
He started eating and my sole intention was to get a comment from him on the food and yet I couldn't even concentrate on that…
He had now loosened his necktie forcing me to take in his appearance I hadn't acknowledged earlier. His raven hair is in a lovely mess as it finds it's way to his thick brows.
Those jawlines that could be bring me to my knees if stared too long, his nose was way too straight for a man, I don't even want to stare at those lips, the way he was taking in the twirl of ball in his fork should be studied…
"Are you ok Giulia?"
His fingers were slender and long, like it had uses other than what we know the fingers do…
"Giulia!?"
"Yes!, what's wrong?" why is he loud, I'm right in front of him!
"Well you've been scrutinizing me since I started eating, and it's not nice to look at people that way". His orbs are so clear, what is the flaw now in him? Don't get me started on his body, he wasn't so big, he was more on the lean muscle build which complements his height, and that's a plus for me…
"Giulia you're doing it again…," a low chuckle now reverberated from him…
"You wouldn't want me to return the favor now would you?" Now I didn't like the sound of that, or I just need to breathe
"I'm sorry, can you excuse me?" I didn't even wait for his reply I excused myself, that was a lot for maintaining composure…
"Way to go Giulia!" I whisper yelled to myself…
Now he'll think I'm a creep, but I didn't mean to! I didn't ask him to look that good, I mean when last did I entertain a man in my life?
Let alone one as daringly handsome as him? I'm not to blame for this!
I decided to get back out there, he was my guest afterall, and all I've been is rude, I must apologize…
"Hey, I'm sorry for what happened earlier, I think it's the tiredness of the trip still getting to me" He had gone back to the screen when I excused myself and now the lights are going off and he turned his full attention to me…
"I'm sorry you were saying?" he was going to make me repeat this?...
"I said I'm sorry for walking out on you, I just felt nauseous, I needed air"
"You felt sick after looking at me? I didn't think it was that bad though"
What!!!, that's not what I mean you dumbass!!!, You fine piece of pleasure!, I doubt even he believes that.
"You can't be serious now, you know that's not what I mean."
"Then explain to me what you meant Giulia" there's that look I was trying to avoid, he was now looking at my soul now and I couldn't even lie…
"Please can we just drop this,I already apologized and you and I know that's not what it is". I now avoided his stare totally, and wanted to be any other place, how did I even get here…
"Did you enjoy the meal?" did he just scoff
"Who wouldn't? You and I know how it is "
Why was he being childish about this whole thing? Did he really want me to say what I thought! Hell no!
"Alright…", ok, I just need the day to end right now…
"Oh Dio, quanto può essere brutta una giornata? doveva essere facile… "
Oh God how bad can a day get? this was supposed to be easy…
I said this more to myself, wishing God would do something to ease this tension…
"I would have preferred you directed that question to me since it's just the two of us down here."
Wait !!!! He understands Italian too?