I opened the door and sure enough Alessandro was at my door.

"You look stunning" he said. "Ready to go?"

I blushed and nodded. We headed to his car. He opened the door for me.

The ride to the restaurant was pretty short. Sure enough it was really extravagant. Just like he was. He offered me his arm.

It would be rude for me not to take it but I didn't want to be by his side while entering the restaurant. I slid my arm into his. I blushed and looked away.

We walked into the restaurant. The hostess greeted him in Italian. I didn't understand a thing.

She lead us to out table. As she walked us, everyone greeted Alessandro. I felt awkward walking by his side. I just wanted to escape, but I couldn't.

We finally reached our table. It was a booth. We sat facing each other.

"I hope you don't mind. I already ordered for us." He said.

"That's fine" I said.

The waitress brought us wine. "Before you protest. I want you to know the at this is my absolute favorite wine and I would be honored if you had some" he said.

I nodded and took a sip. It wasn't bad. I just didn't like alcohol in general. "It's very smooth" i said.

"I'm glad you like it." He smiled. It was nice to see him smile. I rarely saw him doing it. "So tell me Aubrey. Why did you study medicine?" He asked me.

"Well because I always knew I wanted to be a doctor. When I was young I had meningitis. I almost died. The doctors saved my life. After that I automatically knew I wanted to be a doctor." I said. "What kind of business do you do exactly?" I asked him.

"I own various companies. I'm just the ceo, it was a family business that I inherited" he said.

"Oh." I didn't know what else to say. "What do you like to do besides run an empire?" I asked him.

"Well, I don't have much free time. I do like to read and run." He said. "What do you enjoy doing"

"Well like yourself I don't have much free time. I love to read. I could tell that you liked to read from the room full of books that I found at your house. That's my favorite room in your huge mansion" he smiled. "I also love traveling. My family wasn't rich but my dad loved to travel." I smiled at the thought. "I couldn't run if my life depended on it but I do love to swim. I started swimming in high school and I do it whenever I can." I said.

"You know your welcome to use the pools I have" he said.

"Thanks I'll think about it" I said. We were actually having a pleasant evening. Then I saw a gorgeous blonde walk in our direction.

"Alessandro, honey! It's so nice to see you!" She said and she sat on his lap.

"Bianca I'm busy. Leave now" he told her.

"But you haven't called me back. I miss you. Especially at night" she said. Well it must be one of his lovers.

"Bianca I said to leave. Now" he said. She traced her fingers on his shoulders and jaw.

"I know you miss me too. I'm sure this lady doesn't mind if you leave with me. Do you lady?" She said looking at me.

Alessandro pushed her off his lap. She almost fell. "I said to leave now!" He yelled at her.

"You'll come back to me. You always do" she huffed and walked away. The whole room was staring. I wanted to shrivel up and be sucked away.

"Sorry about that" he said.

"It's your personal life. You don't have to apologize" I said playing with my food. The mood died after this mistress left. "We should go. I'm sure you have a busy day tomorrow and the sooner you finish, the sooner I get to go home" I said.

He sighed but didn't say anything. He paid for our meal and we walked to his car. "Can I take you somewhere before we go home?" He asked.

"Sure" I nodded. He took me to a hill that over looked the city. I got out of the car. "It's beautiful" i said.

He was looking at me. "It really is. My father brought me here as a kid. It's my favorite place to come and think" he said.

"What happened to your parents?" I asked.

"They were killed when I was young." He said.

"I'm sorry. My parents died in a car accident after I finished high school" I said looking down. "I miss them every single day." I said as I overlooked the city.

"Yeah I do too." I heard him whisper.

I looked at him and he was looking at me. We stared at each other for a few seconds. It felt like time froze.

I looked away as I always did. "Um we should go." I said.

He nodded and opened the door for me. We got to his mansion and he walked me to my room.

He looked at me with an intense stare. Did he want to kiss me? I thought.

"Goodnight Aubrey." He said.

"Goodnight Alessandro" I said and he walked away.

I let out a big breath. I felt like I was holding it forever.

Of course he didn't want to kiss me. I'm just plain Jane. He was into gorgeous women like Bianca.

Tonight I feel like I got to know him a little bit more. He didn't really let people in. I could understand that. I didn't either.

I put my pajamas on and then went to bed.