As I took the last bite of ravioli on my plate under Damien's watchful eye, I rested the cutlery on the table and grabbed a napkin to wipe any traces of sauce from my lips. The table we were at was small and in a covered area in the garden. From where I was standing I could see the huge swimming pool and I could also appreciate the beautiful house crafted from glass, steel and marble. - It was all very nice. Thank you. - I didn't have much idea of etiquette, so I at least appealed to good manners. - You've hardly eaten anything. - Damien made a gesture and George approached us.Yes, Mr. Mason? - Dismiss the chef, I don't think the food was pleasant enough. - I widened my eyes. He was going to fire the chef because I hadn't eaten enough? I had to do something! - No! George and Damien looked away from me. - I mean, everything was great. Wonderful. There's no need to fire anyone.So why did you eat so little? - Damien looked at me suspiciously. - I don't usually eat much. - Of cou
- "I've come to finish what I was saying, Lieutenant. My report on your performance wasn't wrong."- "Is that right?"- "That's right. But I couldn't say everything. I see genius in your flying, but I couldn't say it there. I was afraid that everyone in that class would see right through me. I don't want anyone to know that I've fallen in love with you."- Could you watch the movie without mumbling the lines, Professor Charlie? - Arianna hissed next to me, making me let out a small laugh and look at her.- I wish I looked like Kelly McGillis. - I looked away from her to see Kelly and Tom Cruise kissing on television.- I'd like to be like her too. Seducing Tom Cruise is only for a few. - Arianna took the bowl of ice cream from my hands and scooped some out with her spoon.It was our Saturday of old movies and the one chosen this time had been our favorite. Our beloved Rogue Aces. We were at Arianna's house and it must have been around ten at night. Her father, an elderly retired man,
- So? How did it go? - Baby left the bench and came over to me.- I've been hired. - I shared with a smile.Baby hugged me, leaving me suddenly surprised.- Oops! I'm sorry. - She looked embarrassed. - I always do that.- That's why I can't get a boyfriend, I smother people. - She frowned in annoyance. I couldn't help but laugh a little.- Don't worry about it. - I consoled her. I already felt empathy for the girl I had just met. Perhaps because she had helped me.- You'll need the list of documents! - Baby ran back to the table and came back to me with a piece of paper. - Here it is.- I can't thank you enough. You've helped me so much. - I held her hand.You're welcome. - She squeezed my hand back. - Wow! I didn't even tell you my name. Sorry again. My name is Barbara, but everyone calls me Baby.- I know, I know. Your boss told me. - I smiled and she smiled back.- Would you like to have lunch with me? I'm going now and I can tell you what's waiting for you on Saturday. I'll also b
The evening passed without any more surprises and although Damien continued to stare at me intensely every time I approached to serve the table, he never spoke to me again. the table, he never spoke to me again.Aunt Meiry had told me that David had improved and had even managed to eat his dinner, which left me deeply relieved to go to work without any more worries. Around ten, everyone started to leave and the place became emptier and emptier until everyone left. I didn't get to see when Damien left because at the end of dinner I stayed in the kitchen to help clean up everything we used.- Ell, I know you've done a lot of work today, but I need someone to go to room two and wipe down the tables. The others will finish here and as there are only a few tables, it won't be too hard a job. Can you do that? - Baby held my shoulder.- Of course I can. - I put the bowl I was polishing on the table.- Thank you. - She smiled and put the flannel in my hand along with a cleaning product. - I'v
- Julia, did you give the rent money to Mr. Paulo as I asked? - I said as I opened the oven to check on the lasagna I was preparing for our lunch.- I did, Ell. And I told him everything you told me. - Julia replied without taking her eyes off her handset.- And what did he say?- He said that everything is all right and that now you don't owe anything. - I let out a sigh of relief. The rents had all been paid.I looked at the color of the cheese and inhaled the good smell of my little work of art. Cooking was something I enjoyed doing, especially cooking for my brothers during my time off. We were separated a lot, so I cherished those days because I could make something they liked to eat and the three of us could talk.- Where's David? - I closed the oven again and glanced at the clock. Just a few more minutes.- He's lying in his room. - Julia put down the phone and looked at me. - Will lunch be long?- No, it won't. - I started to arrange the plates on the table. - Everything shoul
¨But if he's not one of yours and he's not one of ours either... Then whose is he?"- He's from the navy. - Tk spoke next to me and I pushed him. - What?- Don't tell me the movie. - I replied.- You've already seen this movie, Ellen. - He said in a bored voice.- I know, but I don't like being told. - I replied and laughed, knowing there was no point in my answer.Takashi laughed too. I looked over to the other sofa and saw David asleep cuddled up with the Supernatural box set.- Thank you, David. - I turned to Takashi. - He was very happy.- It was nothing, Ell. - Tk smiled tenderly. - I wish I could do more for you. I know things haven't been easy for you Ellen... - the sentence suddenly died on his lips.- What is it, Tk?- Ellen, I know it's none of my business, but why did you leave with that guy on your last night at the club? - I was silent for a few moments. I didn't know how to answer that question, without bringing up new questions to be answered as well.answered. But befo
Damien's hand rested calmly on the curve of my waist, but he didn't seem to have a third of that calmness as we crossed the entrance to a restaurant in Copacabana. As I had feared, the place was exquisite and I could already see some people looking at us curiously from the side where the tables were spread out.- You said it would be a discreet place, Damien. - I stammered softly.- It will be, Darling. But this entrance is unavoidable. - He replied without looking at me.- Your table is ready, Mr. Mason. - A well-dressed man informed me and then gave me an unflattering look, making me cringe. - I'll take you.- I know the way. - Damien said harshly and the man seemed to pale. - Tell Frederico I've arrived.- Yes, sir. - The man nodded and walked away.Damien then began to lead us towards an entrance that I hadn't noticed before. It consisted of two glass doors framed by dark, well-kept wood. As soon as we passed through them, I came across a large garden with the most diverse species
Now all the cryptic words he had spoken the day I woke up in his house made sense. He expected me to sell myself to him.- Of course, things will extend a little beyond the bed. I also need someone to accompany me to certain places. - He said it impersonally, as if he were in a business transaction. - And you will also have to take on this role when necessary. But I'm willing to pay very well for these services. A price well above the average for this type of business. What's more, you'll be able to go to places like this, with me, of course. And I'll take care of all your personal expenses inside and outside the agreement. Then when the time comes, we'll undo the deal.I stared at him, feeling my heart in my throat. He spoke as if he was already sure of my consent to the disgusting deal. A cake of tears got stuck in my throat, because I had been foolish enough to think that maybe all his effort was for a more noble cause. How could I be such an idiot? Had I learned nothing from Steph