"What the hell are you all staring at!? Have you never seen a woman eat before??" I yell at the 3 men in my room, while trying to chew my mouth full of food.
"Ma, I don't understand how you are even still hungry." Rob laughs at me
"What do you mean? I was asleep for 3 days and waited another 2 hours for someone to feed me, of course I am still hungry" I state while shoving another square of cornbread into my mouth. Angleo came through with the food, I am sitting on my bed with a buffet of bbq around me and I am NOT sharing a bite.
"Maaaa, are you sure you don't want to just give me a bite, I'm hungry toooo" Rob whines at me.
"No, not at all. Try to take a bite and see what happens" I tell him as I reach for the gun under my pillow.
"Okay okay, no need for that, I will just go get Greta to make me something in the kitchen." he says with his hands up as he backs out.
"Smart move Rob." Angelo laughs as he watches him leave.
"Sono davvero confuso su come stia ancora mangiando. Ha mangiato abbastanza cibo per nutrire 4 uomini adulti."(I really am confused how she is still eating. She has eaten enough food to feed 4 grown men.) Raoul loudly whispers to Angelo. I still haven't spilled the beans that I can understand them, so I just cock an eyebrow and pretend I have no idea what he just said.
"Lei è qualcosa di speciale, questo è certo."(She is something special that's for sure) Angelo replies smiling right at me. If I didn't know any better, I would say he has a crush. Maybe if he was looking at someone else, can't be me though.
"Okay, I am full now" I smile at them as I finish off the last bite of green beans. I legit ate everything he bought. Still doesn't beat my record though. I can eat whatever I want and never gain any weight. I think it's a curse or something.
"That was pretty impressive, you should do some eating competitions" Raoul laughs as he starts clearing the empty food bins from the bed.
"I have actually won several when I still lived back home. No one ever expected me to be a challenge so they would take their time, by the time they noticed I was about to beat them it was too late." I smile back at him and he hangs his mouth open. Angleo then takes his finger and lifts Raoul's bottom jaw to close his mouth and laughs at him.
"Very impressive indeed Scar. You are a rare gem in this world. Una gemma rara che vorrei tenere per me." (A rare gem I would like to keep for myself) He smiles as Raoul's jaw drops again, this time directed at Angelo.
What the hell did he even mean by that, he wants to keep me for himself? I am not a trinket that can be kept. I am so confused.
"Thank you, I like to think I am pretty special." I reply after a minute, not wanting him to catch on that I can understand everything he is saying.
"Hmm, well. Anyways, we have a few things to take care of on the business side of things. The house will be surrounded by guards. You have everything you need within arm's length, and there will be a guard right outside the door, if you need help getting to the bathroom or anything just holler and he will assist you. Any questions?" he tells me with a serious face.
"Yeah, where exactly are you going and why can't Boo stay here instead of a random guard I haven't officially met yet?" I ask as Raoul smiles at me knowingly.
"If you would prefer Raoul to stay that is fine, I just thought he may want to get out of the house for a little bit. He's been couped up in here worried about you just as much as me." He pauses and looks from Raoul to me.
"It's okay if you want to go Boo, I will be fine, just a little lonely in here with no one to talk to." I tell him as I smile softly and try to not look disappointed.
"I will stay, we can have a movie night or play a game if you want?" he smiles at me as he climbs into my giant bed to sit with me.
"Ohhhh, can we watch Mean Girls!??" I ask as I start bouncing on the bed, then immediately stop cause holy shit does that hurt!
"Ughhhh, that one again!?" Raoul rolls his eyes but gets up to get the remote so we can start our night.
"Well then, I guess I will get going, don't have too much fun without me." says slowly as he starts to turn towards the door. Before I can stop myself, I grab his hand and yank him back towards me, I open my arms for a hug and without hesitation he accepts my offer and leans down to hug my small frame. Feeling absolutely tiny in his arms I raise my head quickly to kiss his cheek and say thank you.
He is frozen in time. He hasn't moved since I kissed his cheek. His back must be hurting standing here hunched over. Oh shit, I crossed the line. I just wanted to say thank you for everything but instead I of course has to make things all weird and awkward.
Hearing coughing and the clearing of a throat I look over at Raoul who has his brows raised staring at me like I have 3 heads, excuse you, my name is not fluffy. (If you know you know).
"I am so sorry, I just wanted to thank you." I say quietly peeking up at Angel's face. He doesn't look mad. After what feels like an hour but was probably only a few seconds he stands up straight, grabs my hand and kisses the back of it, smiles at me and walks out.
"Well that was fucking awkward." Raoul states bluntly.
"Yeah, that was... something." I reply, not knowing how to respond.
"Non hai idea di cosa prova per te. Diavolo, non credo nemmeno che se ne renda conto, ma quell'uomo si innamorerà di te. Signore aiutaci tutti." (You have no idea what he feels for you. Hell I don't even think he realizes it yet, but that man is going to fall in love with you. Lord help us all.) He says to himself. It takes everything in me not to look at him questioningly. What the hell does he mean he is going to fall in love with me. That won't ever happen, I have been through this in my head before. Besides, we have only known each other for like 3 months. Honestly, men don't know anything.
"Let's just watch this movie before I fall asleep again." I deadpan
"Okay princess." he rolls his eyes and hits play.
Before I know it, I am waking up and Raoul is snoring next to me. He's got half his body hanging off the bed and his head on my shoulder. That's probably why I woke up, his head is heavy, and his snores could cause a damn earthquake.
Looking at the clock on the wall I realize it is 3 am. The movie is long over and its eerily quiet. I also take this time to realize that I have to pee, and if I don't get to a toilet in the next 2 minutes I will pee right here. Time to wake up sleeping beauty over here.
"Boo. Boo. Wake up, I need help." I shake him gently. Noticing he hasn't even stirred slightly I realize I am going to have to take a more drastic turn.
"Raoul Antonio Treffani wake your ass up right this instant!" I yell. Nothing. If he wasn't snoring so damn loudly, I would think he was dead. As my next option I try to push him off the bed. He is a mountain of a man so you can imagine how well that worked out.
Next option, tickling. Nothing. Slapping. Nothing.
Now my only option is to get someone's attention to come help me. So of course, what do I do. I scream. I am screaming blue bloody murder when the door flies open, and a disheveled Angelo stands there with a gun looking for a threat.
"What is it, what's wrong!" he asks running to the bedside.
"I have to pee and I can't wake Raoul." I tell him feeling a little flustered. Did I mention this man almost broke the door down wearing nothing but some loose-fitting sweatpants that hang on his hips, lower than should be appropriate in female company? Well yeah. Hense the heat rising through my body going straight to my cheeks.
"No need to be embarrassed" he laughs at my red cheeks as he scoops me up out of bed and starts walking to my en suite bathroom.
"Oh, umm, you don't need to carry me, I just needed an arm to hold while I get there." I stutter out nervously, trying not to be affected by his hard body as he holds me close to him.
"Nonsense, this is easier, you shouldn't overexert yourself. Let me be a gentleman and assist you." he smiles down at me, not understanding that I am only concerned about being pressed against his body, not him wanting to help.
"Well, I think a gentleman would have made sure they were fully dressed prior to barging into a lady's bedroom and whisking her away." I say nervously, trying not to stare at him as he sets me down in the bathroom.
"Oh, is that was all that stuttering is about." he steps closer to me. "No need to be embarrassed, you're allowed to look" he winks and then abruptly walks out and shuts the door. If I didn't know any better, I would say he wants me to check him out.
"Let me know when you are ready and I will get you back to bed." he smugly says through the door. I can hear the damn smirk on his face. I think he knew exactly what he was doing when he swooped in like a knight in shining armor.
"Yeah yeah whatever." I reply quietly, not thinking he could hear me. Much to my dismay he did hear me and decided to barge right back into the bathroom.
"Excuse you piccolo (little one), but I will have you know I have better things to do than worry about whether or not I am embarrassing you by walking around shirtless in my own house. Don't think for a second I didn't see your eyes bulge and wander over my chest while I was so gracious to carry you in here. Non aver paura di volermi, tesoro. Perché sono sicuro che ti voglio. (Don't be afraid to want me darling. Because I sure as hell want you.)" He states leaning closer and closer towards me.
Before I can bring myself to do or say something stupid I place a hand on his hard chest and push him away slightly.
"I am not even going to open that door by asking what you mean. I do need to pee and unless you want me to pee my pants right here, I am going to need you to leave." I state, staring at him blankly. He nods and slowly walks out, closing the door gently behind him.
Okay.. What the actual fuck is happening tonight. I know he doesn't know I can understand him, otherwise he probably wouldn't be saying such things. What did that even mean, it's okay to want him because he wants me? Wants me what? Maybe it's just my lack of dating experience or my virgin brain (yes, I said virgin), but I honestly have no idea what he means when he says he wants me.
"All done, you can come back in now!" I yell as I hobble to the sink to wash my hands after flushing. I hear the door open slowly as he peeks his head around the corner.
"Do you want me to run you a bath? Might help you relax and sleep better." he asks sweetly, smiling in my direction.
"A bath actually sounds heavenly, but I have a giant cast on my leg that I am not allowed to get wet, so how would suggest I do that." I ask him quizzically. Hoping he has a legit answer cause a bath sounds absolutely marvelous right now.
"Well, we could get you into a bathing suit and I could stay and help you in and out, keep you company and make sure your cast stays dry?" he asks almost hopefully, hanging his head down like he is embarrassed to even think about it.
"Actually, that could work, I would need help getting into a bathing suit though, so unless you are prepared to help me with your eyes closed it might be best if I just go in in my bra and panties." I tell him shyly, hoping he agrees to this.
"That's fine with me, I can help you get your pajamas off and you can still stay decent while doing so." he smiles at me
"Sounds good to me, why don't you start the bath and I will start trying to get this top off." I ask him, not trying to make this any weirder than it needs to be.
"You got it, you should do that sitting down though, don't need you hurting yourself more." he laughs as I struggle with the top. Broken ribs don't make undressing very easy.
"Yeah yeah yeah, you know you don't always have to be ri- AHHH!" I start to say and then start yelling as I am now falling backwards after losing my footing. Bracing myself for a hard impact and I feel nothing but warmth. I am not falling. I open my eyes that I quickly closed and am met face to face with Angel. He caught me. Like a true knight in shining armor, he actually fucking caught me.
We are both breathing quickly and just staring at each other. One of his hands on my waist and one holding me on my back preventing me from touching the ground. Is it just me or is it getting realllly hot in here. My face is flushed, that much I know from how hot it is. Angel is looking from my eyes to my lips. Back and forth like he's in a mental battle of what to do next.
"Sorry to interrupt but you guys have been staring at each other for like 3 straight minutes and that bath water is about to overflow." Raoul says from the doorway, instantly breaking me out of my trance.
"Oh shit, thanks Boo. Angel, help me up dammit, I want to get in the tub." I tell him, clearly annoyed now. Raoul turns the water off and Angel helps me onto my feet. Now we have to figure out how to get me into the tub after getting my shorts and top off.
"Okay, I need getting my top off. I tried and clearly it didn't end well as I fell. Any ideas?" I ask the guys while they just stand there awkwardly.
"Do you trust me?" Angel asks smiling sheepishly at me.
" You haven't given me a reason not to." I tell him, holding my arms open before letting them fall to my sides.
"Don't move." he whispers, suddenly in my ear. All I can hear is a scraping noise of a blade being unsheathed. My eyes go wide while Angel holds my waist, so I am flush against his body. Of course, my face betrays me every time I am within inches of him. Before I know it, my shirt is falling to my feet.
"Don't move." he whispers again as he slowly drops to his knees. I look down at him and he is staring right at me. He slowly brings his hand up to the hem of the shorts on the left leg. As soon as his fingers graze me skin a shiver wracks through my body, causing him to stop and stare into my eyes. With a smirk on his face he begins cutting the shorts off my body. Once the shorts drop to join my top at my feet, I barely notice his breath hitch. He is face to face with my nether region and staring right at my red lace panties.
" Gesù Cristo, perché devono essere il mio dannato colore preferito. So che sai che ti sto fissando, ma non capisci il livello di autocontrollo che mi occorre per andarmene." (Jesus fucking Christ why do they have to be my favorite damn color. I know you know I am staring, but you don't understand the level of self-control it's taking for me to walk away.) he whispers, more to himself as he slowly starts to stand up. During all of this I completely forgot that Raoul was still here. He is standing behind me with his arms crossed almost growling at Angel.
"What the hell is your problem. Here, help my into the bath." I turn and say to Boo as I hold my arms out for assistance. He slowly lifts me up and places me into the bath, Angel at the base making sure my cast doesn't go in with me.
"Thank you, boys, you may be excused since you look like you are about to fight," I snicker at them.
They leave after propping my leg up on some towels and giving me an ashtray. They know I am in here for the long haul. I can barely make out the sound of faint whispers as I assume they are now outside of my bedroom door arguing about something.
So, deciding not to think on it too much I light a smoke and lean back to relax.
A/N
Ohhhhh, thinks are heating up between Scarlett in Angelo!! Raoul doesn't seem pleased. Do we think he's jealous? What will happen next!?
As always let me know what you think! -Kisses