Chapter 26- The Italian Man

I was currently lying on the bed after a very adventurous day, there was no doubt that Switzerland was a beautiful country. There were a lot of places to go, but along the way of our tour, I got tired, especially from avoiding the Italian guy, so I asked Cole if we could return home and he didn't have a problem with it.

I had some work to do but I decided that I needed to rest for some time before starting, I had emails to respond to and some situations concerning the company that needed the CEO's attention but they needed to go through me to get to him.

My room door came open as Cole walked in holding a cup of hot chocolate and having on his million-dollar smile.

" Here, this would help calm you down," He said as he handed me the cup and then sat beside me.

" Thank you,"

" No problem, do you need a massage?" He asked and I quickly turned to him, almost pouring the cup of hot chocolate I was holding. The last time he gave me a massage we both knew what went down.

" I, uhm, there's no need for that," I finally managed to say.

" Relax, I promise nothing is going to happen, I just want to take care of my girlfriend," He said with a chuckle before he went behind me and then he started kneading my shoulder muscles and damn did it feel good.

But he wouldn't be him if he didn't leave kisses as he worked but that was as far as he went keeping to his promise of not doing anything.

By the time he was done, I felt relieved.

" Thanks, babe," I said as my hand went to my neck rubbing it.

" I love the sound of you calling me babe way too much," He said and I turned to him, I didn't even realize I had called him that, I couldn't help but smile. But there was a problem, I couldn't get used to calling him babe, I couldn't risk calling him babe one day in public, that would be terrible.

" Babe," I called him one more time and he smiled, wrapping his arms around me.

" You're going to make me get used to it that I would soon start wanting you to call me babe in the office, you're my addiction," He whispered into my hair.

" Okay, okay Mr. Leonard, it's time for you to leave my room, I've got work to do against tomorrow," I said switching to secretary mood.

" Yes madam," He said in a fake French accent before getting up and leaving my room.

***

We were in a large hall with a speaker talking about different ways to be the best leader in your business, so far all the speakers have been talking about that.

After the first section, we had a break as we mingled with other people. I was talking to a female business owner when I suddenly heard my name.

" Miss Anna," I heard the Italian man call and I closed my eyes in regret, I was paying for my sins.

" I'm sorry excuse me," I said to the woman as I turned to the man who was making his way to me with a broad smile. From the corner of my eyes, I saw Cole looking our way.

" Hello Mr. Rodriguez, how nice to see you," I said giving him a lopsided smile.

" I can't help but notice how beautiful you get each time I see you," He said as he took my hand and dropped a kiss on it and I couldn't help but cringe.

" Thank you Mr Rodriguez but you flatter me too much," I said, removing my hand from him.

" I'm so glad I came to this place, you know I have my assistant to thank, if she didn't force me to come on this trip I wouldn't have met a gorgeous lady like you," He said as he looked at me with admiration.

" Oh," I simply said, not knowing what else to say. How do I get myself out of this mess without my boyfriend planning someone's murder?

" Uhm, Mr Rodriguez I think my boss needs me now, I'll go to him," I said and was about to move but he stopped me.

" Come on, look at him, he looks just fine, he can take care of himself, why don't you let me take care of you," That has got to be the lamest line I've ever heard a guy say to me or anyone at that.

" You know I'm his secretary and I'm supposed to be by his side so he can introduce me to his business associates," I said giving him a kind smile as I tried to move again but he stopped me.

" Okay, I see you're busy, but I'd like to have lunch with you later, I'm sure Mr. Leonard is not a mean boss and he could spare you some time to have lunch with me," As he said this he turned to Cole who was watching us as he gave him a wave and Cole gave him a light nod in return. I could see the daggers he was shooting at Mr. Rodriguez but the poor man didn't notice.

" He's not a mean boss," I said defensively.

" Okay then, I'll wait for you at the restaurant just opposite this hotel, they serve good Italian dishes, I'd like to share a good Italian dish with you, see you later," He said before walking off and I just remained on the spot, unable to move.

What have I gotten myself into?

We returned after the break, everyone took back their seat as I refused to look at Cole, he's going to be very pissed when I tell him the situation I got myself into.

" If that man doesn't stop staring at you I'm going to walk over to him and pull his eyes," I heard Cole say in a menacing voice and I turned to see he had his eyes looking straight ahead where Mr. Rodriguez was turning repeatedly to look at me.

Shit, it's getting bad.

" Calm down Cole, I'm yours, remember?" I said trying to calm him down.

" What were you both talking about earlier?" He asked and I swallowed.

" Uhm, he, he…" I stopped, looking straight ahead at the speaker but I could feel Cole's questioning gaze on me.

" He wants me to have lunch with him,"

" What?!"

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