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Gio
I downed a bottle of water, trying to get rid of my headache. I drank too much vodka after I sent Cinzia back to the penthouse last night. I worked out hard at my home gym this morning, so I was probably dehydrated. Getting very little sleep and trying to come to terms with what I had done in the office with her wasn’t helping matters.
I secured my gun in the back of my pants and then put on my suit jacket.
“Where are you going?” Cinzia came down the steps in another pair of tiny shorts and a tank top. “It’s so early.”
“It’s ten o’clock,” I said. “Put some clothes on.”
“No.”
I wasn’t going to win this battle. “Did you sleep well?” I asked.
“I’d sleep better if you were in the bed with me.”
“That’s not happening.”
“Whatever.” I found the way she pretended she wasn’t mad kind of cute. Those sexy lips of hers pressed into a hard line as she rolled her eyes. “Are you going to work?”
“I’m going to Romero’s,” I said.
“Isn’t that work?”
“Yes.”
“I want to go shopping.”
“You can use my laptop. Buy whatever you want. I’ll leave my credit card on the desk.”
“I want to go shopping on Fifth Avenue.” She said, raising her voice. “I can shop online whenever I want.”
“Then today shouldn’t be a problem.”
“Gio?” She stepped toward me, straightening my tie. “You ruined my favorite dress. You owe me.”
“I said I would leave my card.” I ran my hands down her sides.
“I want you to take me shopping,” she demanded. “I want to try on dresses for you.”
“Another time.” I glanced at my watch. “I have to go now.”
“Will you be home for dinner?”
“I don’t think so.” I went to the club most nights to make sure everything was running smoothly. “Don’t wait up for me.”
“Why?”
“I have to go to the club.”
“I’ll meet you there.”
“Are you out of your mind? Do you not remember what happened last night?”
“I remember the good parts.” She ran her hand along my arm. “Take me with you.”
“No.” I threaded my fingers through her silky hair. “I’m sorry about your dress. We can go together this weekend and replace it.”
“I accept your apology.”
