My eye bags were puffy from crying of pain last night.His words of rejection played in my thoughts.

I did my routines and went downstairs for breakfast.I opened my book and started to read silently keeping silent with my broken heart.My eyes broke its contact with the book as Niccolo entered

I watched him and cant help but to question when I fell for him,how?what did that Casanova who is very filthy do to me?Im in it deep.

He was different...his eyes held nothing.He just glanced at me like Im no one,grabbed his coffee then left

My eyes followed him as he exit

What do you expect?

I scolded to myself

I took a shaky breath seeing him disappear

"you fuckin idiot I told you not to like him..."I whispered to myself shaking my head.

"Seduce him?"I asked looking at Adriano

"Yes"He said looking at his glass of whiskey

He turned his head to look at me

"Do you want to do it?"He asked

"No"I answered in a smile"I'd love to do it"

He nodded and I got out of the back seat and entered the building with excitement

I sat on my table,took out a mirror making sure I look my best

I quickly hid it as soon as I saw Niccolo,and like every single day my breath was swept off.I stood from my chair to greet him

"Good morning sir"I smiled

"You're back,are you alright?"

He noticed I was gone?Am I okay?He cares about me?

"Ana?"His voice grabbed back to my feet

"Uh...yes yes Im fine"I said,my eyes shifted to Adriano behind him looking at me with no reaction at all

Niccolo nodded then started to step in

Then I decided to make a move

"Sir?"

He turned to look at me

"You have a meeting in 10 minutes"I informed

"I do?"he asked

"Yes Mr.Gary arranged just a while ago

He was silent in a questioned face

"Cancel it"He shrugged then entered

"Sir he wants to talk about..."I followed him leaving Adriano outside

He faced me

"Sir it would be better if you go"I said

"What would be my benefit if I meet him?"He asked

"Uhhh"

"Anna..."

"Meetings are important sir you must look presentable and neat and firm"I said walking towards him and started to fix his tie looking intensely at his eyes

"Just what do you think are you doing right now?"His low voice sent fear down my spine but I kept it hidden

My hands moved from his tie to his neck and tip toed to let my lips reach his,as it was very much close

Finally

I thought to myself but I felt his hand on my shoulder stopping me to move any closer

He looked at me as he is gonna kill me.I took a gulp

Im scared

He laughed mockingly and in an insulting manner making me feel smaller and ashamed

Why is he laughing?

"Im sorry but a girl like you is not good enough for me Anna I don't see you as a woman"he whispered

"Roman---"

His eyes moved to the door mine traced his and I saw his wife wearing a shocked face

He returned his eyes towards me

my heard seemed to drop to my stomach as he put his lips on mine steadily,more like he just touched it.

"Maybe another time"His wife said then left

I tried to really kiss him but he pushed me,he laughed lowly as he held my hand on his neck and threw it away with a scary look

"Get out"He said sitting on his chair

Her face as she walked in...

Why did she come here?

I cant believe that woman fell for my games

Why I kissed that assistant?

Whatever her reason coming here I dont like it,I dont like it that she likes me,but its my fault too why she's like that so I formulated a plan just now and that is to make her jealous until shes tired and all her affection is drained.

The door opened and I saw Ana darkening my mood

"I just want to say Im sorry"She said

"You're fired"I said

"What?"She was shocked

"You cant do that"

"I just did"I replied

"You cant fire me,remember how my grandfather help you?"She asked in a dominating smile"I can say Sir that you cannot fire me"

Fuck

She walked closer to my table

"What do you want Ana?"I asked

"You"She answered casually

"I have a wife"I said

She laughed

"You intentionally kissed me in front of her,you don,t love her"She stated which silenced me for a moment

"I dont want you"I replied

"I dont care"She smiled"I will steal you anyways"she smiled

I laughed at her loudly

Is she serious?

"Just watch Romano someday you will put a ring on my finger "she said surely,nodded goodbye then got out

I never seen this side of Ana its like she's possessed or something,she's usually a silent,shy person.I watched her get out thinking

What the hell happened to that girl?Did she hit her head or something?she's talking nonsense.

Adriano entered slightly limping

"She drove away fast ..."

"I don't care let her be"I said reading papers on my table

"With your car she took the keys from me"

"Damn!women's shoes hurt"He whispered sitting down

I let out a low laugh relating to his pain remembering her stumping on my feet too

***

Its 1 at dawn and I pulled up in my garage I took out a cigarette to smoke.I leaned on my car,wandered my eyes and saw my car Andrea used is not here

Did she leave it somewhere?

I stepped inside and saw Mama Saphia looking at me wide eyed expecting with their hands together

"Where's Andrea?"I asked

"She is not with you?"Mama Saphia asked even tilting to look behind me

"Where is that girl"

She murmured in great worry

"Have you tried calling her?"I asked

"Yes but her phone was off"She said

I took out my phone and dialed her number

"Hey"She answered

"Where are you?"I asked in irritation

"None of your business"She replied

"Andrea its one in the morning where are you?"

"I come home when I want to "She said stubbornly

"Tell me right now don't make search for you cause you will regret it"I said loosing patience

"As I said Mr.Romano Me and my whereabouts is none of your business!Leave me alone I am not your business just go to sleep you must be tired"She shouted

"As you wish"I hung up

She's right...she is not my business

"What did she say?"They asked

"She comes home when she wants to"I said then went upstairs to smoke another cigarette

She sat in a bar wearing a hoodie over her head concealing her golden hair and her face

I didnt think it would hurt me like this seeing them

I've literally been with him not long!

She took another shot and another and followed by another with those thoughts in her head

She looked at her watch and it is 2 in the morning but she doesn't feel like going home but dont want to stay there either

She listened to the people beside her talking Italian and doesn't understand a word that reminded her to hire a tutor

She stared at her phone before and his words rang again

He really doesn't care...what do I expect?

Finally she summoned her feet to stand up

"He obviously doesn't care he kissed a woman in front of you even he knows you like him,I mean he can't be a little bit considerate can he?"she started to talk to herself

She walked unsteadily with her heels

"That jerk!I should get even but he wont care he does't feel the same way"she said to herself

She finally reached the parking lot and then felt her knees buckle,she rested again then she started to cry again

"Fuck I hate this"She said

"You know what?Im okay I got this Im just confused I dont like that filthy man at all,I am a free woman I can find someone who will like me too"Nothing is sweeter than self comfort with your own lies

She wiped her tears with her sleeve then smiled

"Are you alright?"a man asked

her eyes climbed seeing a man with caramel skin light brown eyes with dreadlocks down to his cheek

"Yes I am fine"

"You are very drunk"

"No Sir Im fine "

"Are you sure?"He asked

"Yes "she answered passively and started to walk pass him but a thought came to her

"Hey look I dont know you and you dont now me"she said walking close him

"Uh-huh"he said in a confused low laugh

I am a free woman

She thought

She leaned close and kissed him as she pulled back his face bore a surprised look but a smile floated in his face

"What's your name?"he asked

She shook my head

"Well then can I see your face?"he asked,the parking lot is kinda dim

"No"

"Why not?"he asked in a smile

"Good bye" she bid then started to walk to the car.

"Wait"

"I am having this---"

"No don't tell me " raising her index finger

"Why not"

"Just no"I said then started to walk thinking of a man she didnt really care about the guy she kissed

"Ey !Stephan come on!"One of his friends called,as his attention was caught she started to walk to the car but she halted to look at him once more rushing into the bar throwing glances at her

Her legs froze in surprise seeing a man leaning on it smoking a cigarette with an irritated face

"What are you doing here?"She asked

"To retrieve my car ,some of my papers are in here"

What do you expect?!

she asked again

"Toss me the key"He asked

She followed and gave him the keys

He opened the car

Is he gonna leave me here right? hes not that heartless,right?

Before he gets in he made a signal with his head telling her to get in

"Why did you kiss that man?"He asked his voice sending fear down her drunk body

"Because I want to,Im a free woman"she said confidently

"What the fuck were you thinking?"His temper escalated quickly

"Im sorry what's your problem?"she asked ready for an argument

He was silent for a quick moment

"You cant just go kissing people in public did you forget cameras are everywhere?!Are you that stupid?what are we gonna do if that ended on the pages?"He fumed

"Excuse me?did you just ask if Im stupid?"she crossed her arms on her chest"Stop the car"she ordered

"What now?"

"I dont know maybe Im gonna kiss another guy!Stop the car"

"No"He replied

she threw a glare at him

"Stop the fucking car!"she shouted .He slammed the brakes

"There!"he said

She stepped out and started to walk with her hands crossed on her chest

"Where are you going?"he asked

"Im walking home"She replied angrily"Id rather walk than listen to you !let me tell you Romano I am none of your business!"

"One ...Two...if you dont comeback here in three I will take you myself

"I am a free woman I can do what I wan---"

"Three"

"No!"she ran but he chased me, screamed running around but he quickly went to the opposite direction of her circle track and caught her in his arms

"Let me go!"she demanded but he carried her on his shoulder and sat her down.She was pounding on him but instantly weaken as her heavy eyelids took over her

"Let me go you little bitch"were her last whisper before she fell asleep

"Tsk"He lowly laughed in amusement then his face straightened in seriousness looking at her

after fixing her seatbelt he looked at her face his fists curled to a fist,he stood up and slammed the door and sat on the driver's seat.He layed his forhead on the stirring wheel then looked at her again he shook his head with the thought back in his head again as he wore his cold expression back on.