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Anyone could randomly lose their purse. Besides, it was a cat they had seen, so I was safe.
Regardless, I couldn't stop fearing different possibilities that led to my life being endangered.
I skipped work, avoiding any routine that might make me an easy target. Keisha, my best friend, worried about me, but I couldn't bring myself to tell her the truth.
Unexpectedly, my phone rang, and my heart skipped a beat as I saw Matteo's name flashing on the screen.
It couldn't be a coincidence that he was calling now, just days after that horrifying night.
The fear and paranoia I had been trying to keep at bay rushed back, consuming me again.
I took a deep breath, trying to steady my trembling hands as I answered the call.
"Hello?" I tried to sound casual, but my voice betrayed my unease.
"Hey, Sophia," his smooth voice filled the line. "I was wondering if you'd like to go out for dinner tonight. I know this amazing Italian restaurant, and I think you'd love it."
There was no sign that something was wrong with his voice. Could it have been another person with the face that had killed that man?
The invitation should have thrilled me, but all I felt was fear.
"I...I appreciate the offer," I stammered, desperately trying to devise a plausible excuse. "But I have a lot of work to do at my job, and I don't think I'll be able to make it tonight."
"Is everything alright?" His voice carried a tone of worry, and despite not being in the same room, I could picture his brows being pulled down in concern.
"I'm fine." I chuckled slightly. "Everything's alright, just that work has been a bit hectic lately, so I won't be able to go to dinner with you."
"I see…" His voice trailed off.
I could sense his disappointment on the other end of the line, but I couldn't risk my life. Matteo was a killer! A murderer! A hitman!
Whatever he was called, he was bad news, and it was better if I pretended as if I didn't know him. I was still trying to process that I had slept with a killer.
"Sure, no problem," he replied, his voice tinged with understanding. "Just let me know when you're free, and we can plan something then."
I felt relief. Relief that I had managed to avoid the date. I couldn't risk putting myself in another dangerous situation.
After ending the call, I sank into my chair, feeling the weight of the world on my shoulders.
I knew I couldn't hide forever and would have to face the truth eventually, but I needed to focus on staying safe for now.
I sighed deeply and got up, making my way to the bathroom. I would settle for a long bubble bath if I couldn't go on a fancy dinner.
Maybe it would help ease the tension in my body and let me relax for once.
I sank into the warm, soothing water, slowly melting the tension. The soft scent of lavender filled the air, calming my nerves as I closed my eyes, trying to find peace amidst the chaos that had entered my life.
As the warm water enveloped me, memories of how I had met Matteo flooded my mind.
It seemed like a lifetime ago, a distant memory of a time when life was simpler and the future held endless possibilities, but I had met Matteo the same day I witnessed him killing someone.
On that day, I had been attending New York City's biggest charity gala event as a guest of one of the major sponsors.
The room had been filled with the city's elite, all dressed in their finest attire, and I had felt like an outsider among them.
But I had been determined to make the most of the evening and enjoy the glitz and glamour surrounding me.
That's when I first saw Matteo de Luca, who had changed my life in ways I couldn't have imagined.
