Never in his life has Marcello Morretti had to chase a girl. Even Sienna. Anna Carmichael was like no girl he had ever met. She is worth the chase. Marc thinks to himself. He can't stay in his hotel room any longer this morning. He thinks of the way she looked yesterday with that dress finishing mid thigh. Marcello wanted to grab her and take her right there. It isn't her usual style but it certainly suits her.

Marc makes his way downstairs he stops at the concierge desk asking where to find the best cup of coffee. The concierge directs him to their in house cafe.

There he spots her. Skinny jeans, beanie and scarf she looks girly than normal. Marcello wonders if her mother has anything to do with her outfits.

Anna stands in front of Marcello collecting her coffees. It is almost like she can feel eyes on her. Her phone buzzes in her pocket and she sets the tray of coffees down on the closest table. Without looking she presses the phone to her ear.

"Anna speaking."

"I'm calling." Marcello's low growl greets her.

"Good for you."

"Are you busy this morning?"

"Yes."

"It doesn't look like it."

"Having someone watch me again Morretti?"

"Thought I'd do it myself." Marcello's voice behind Anna causes her to jump.

"What are you doing here?" Anna asks startled. She pushes her phone into her back pocket.

"Asking if you'd like to have breakfast with me." Marc smirks.

"I have to get these coffees to the guys."

"Guys?" Marcello growls.

"In the security room." Anna adds.

"Lead the way." Marcello picks up the tray of coffees.

"I can carry that."

"I'm aware. I told you to lead the way." Marcello continues to smirk at her and Anna rolls her eyes.

Anna shows Marc through the staff corridor and into the security room.

"Morning Anna!" Carter runs over to Anna and pulls her into a hug. Anna mentally scolds herself for letting him do this in front the Don. From behind them Marcello clears his throat. He places the coffees down on the desk.

"Little Carmichael who is this?" Tommy asks.

"The guy you caught cheating yesterday. Tommy Clarkson this is Marcello Morretti."

"I'm sorry for any trouble. I was just trying to gain someone's attention."

"No problem any friend of little Carmichael's is a friend of mine. Greet to meet you." Tommy shakes his hand.

"You too." Marc replies politely. "Who's this?" Marc nods his head towards Carter who is still standing incredibly close to Anna.

"Carter Drew." Carter smiles holding out his hand. Marcello ignores it and instead wraps an arm around Amy's waist pulling her into his side.

"Nice to meet you." Marcello narrows his eyes in Carter's direction. "We should be going Anastasia."

"I'll see you later guys." Is all Anna can say before Marc pulls her out of the room. "That was rude." Anna snaps.

"The guy was staring at you like you're a piece of meat."

"And you don't do the same?"

"I'm allowed to." Marcello continues to pull Anna towards the restaurant. "Now what do you want? It is on me so go crazy."

"Are you forgetting my parents own the place?"

"I insist on paying."

"So you should after cheating at the casino."

"I gave over what I won after you joined me at the table. I simply wanted your attention."

"You had my attention Marc as soon as I found the burner. I was hooked and then you..." Anna trails off trying her hardest to not sound desperate.

"You called me Marc." Marc smiles at her.

"Is that not ok?"

"Of course it is. Anna I can't apologise enough. I have never met a girl quite like you. I was...scared."

"Eddison told me you are not scared of anything."

"I'm scared you could break me."

"You are safe with me Marcello." Anna says resting her hand on his. He smiles at her as the waiter comes over. Anna orders one of everything putting it on Marc's room number. Marc just smiles as she wastes his money on food she couldn't possibly eat.

...

"I didn't think you could eat all of that." Marc says sounding impressed.

"Clearly you don't know me as well as you think." The two walk through the casino floor when they are stopped by Anna's mum Anita Carmichael.

"Anastasia who is this?"

"This is Marcello. The guy I was telling you about."

"Ciao Signora Carmichael. È un piacere incontrarti." (Hello Mrs Carmichael it is a pleasure to meet you.)

"Speaking Italian to me will not make me forget that you broke my daughters heart."

"I know ma'am I'm am truely sorry."

"What are you doing for thanksgiving?"

"Mama he is probably busy he-"

"I have no plans." Marcello cuts Anna off.

"Magnifico you come to our house. Anna will give you the address." Anita walks away leaving Anna and Marc at a roulette table.

"Want to play?" Marc ask taking a seat.

"Why didn't you say no?"

"To what?"

"To my mother!"

"Because I want to spend thanksgiving with you."

"We are not a couple Marc. That ship sailed about three weeks ago."

"I said I would prove myself and I'm going to."

"Urgh!" Anna turn and Marc catches her arm.

"Where are you going?"

"Away from you! I'll text you the address."

"See you tomorrow Bella."

Anna rolls her eyes as she stomps away from the casino. Pulling her phone out she dials quickly pressing it to her ear.

"Hello?" Alexander answers after one ring.

"The guy is here. I need your help mama invited him to thanksgiving!"

"Coffee? I've got an idea."