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Chapter nine
Catalina
It was the first time I'd actually seen another emotion on his face other than the ruthless demeanor he usually carried. I wasn't sure what it was, but I knew I had triggered something in him. The change in him just grew my curiosity further, and I decided that there was a lot more than met the eye when it came to Luca, and I was determined to understand this enigmatic ' boss'.
As I raised another fork with a slice of the Kobe beef to my lips, I thought I'd die and go to heaven. The. Food. Was. Divine! He had definitely come true to his word. He must have an excellent event manager to pick all this out.
Even as we hit the dance floor, I was loving his mood. He was smiling for once, and if I'm honest, owned the dance floor. Boy, could he move as he waltzed around the room. He could probably make any woman with two left feet look good. Secretly I was glad of his excellent control, as I was not a great dancer. As I hung onto his strong shoulders, I felt secure in his arms, like I would never fall.
And even though I tried to dislike this rude, and domineering man who sometimes brought me to the verge of tears, in this moment, I couldn't. He was like a completely different person. And I liked him. I really liked him.
When his demeanor changed at the drop of a hat, I was astounded. All I could think about in the car was what I had done wrong to trigger such a reaction. Even looking at him as he drove, he was angry, his jaw clenched.
It was only when we arrived at a shopping strip that he spoke again, and I was determined to bring carefree Luca back.
"So, what do you think?" I stood before him in red 6-inch stilettos and a red dress so short, that my butt cheeks were almost showing.
He glanced up from his phone, "Yes, it looks fi…" he looked me up and down and swallowed before composing himself.
Just the reaction I was looking for. At least I could get his attention.
"So, what do you think?"
Although he still looked serious, I could tell he was suppressing a smile.
"I think it is a very nice dress, but not appropriate to go out in."
"No?"
"No. Especially if you're with me."
"And why do you say that?"
"If tonight has been any indication of how men are around you in a bare back dress, then I can only imagine the trouble you'd cause in that one. I think I'd need to hire more bodyguards to protect you."
I was surprised. "More? I have bodyguards?"
He nodded.
"How many?"
He held up three fingers.
"Three? Really? How come I've never seen them?"
"Because they're not to be seen. They are to watch and protect only when needed."
"Well where are they? I'd like to meet them."
He shook his head. "No."
"No?"
"No."
I rolled my eyes, "Fine. How long have they been watching me?"
"A few weeks."
