Chapter 9
A/N: "This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are either products of the author's imagination or used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental."
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★ Author's POV ★
"Meeting adjourned ." A baritone voice said before standing up from the seat and walking out the door.
He strolled out gracefully, walking down the hall as everyone cleared the way.
This man who was able to command extreme Aura was known as MATTEO.
THE MATTEO SANTIAGO - The CEO of one of the most popular modeling Agencies in New York.
He attained his position at the age of eighteen as he had started showing growth at an early age.
His mother Lauren Avila Santiago used to model for VICTORIA SECRETS and was extremely popular.
Her popularity soared when she got married to Benito Santiago, known as one of the ' BIG THREE ' in Italy and worldwide.
MATTEO was feared because of his terrifying background.
He was also loved and admired by lots of women.
Walking towards his office, he is lost in thought as his assistant kept calling behind him taking long strides to reach him.
Suddenly he halts at the front of the door, making his disheveled assistant bumping into him.
"Speak." He commanded still having his back faced towards him.
"Sir... There is a call." His assistant Gabriel said after taking in deep breaths.
"A call?." Matteo asked as he walked into his office.
"Yes sir."
"From who exactly?." He asked again as he sat on the chair swaying both sides.
"Um... Sir.. it's from your brother." Gabriel said stuttering.
" Ramsey?... Why did he call?. " He said as he folded his arms over his chest looking more intimidating.
"Well sir... He called to remind you that you have a meeting with the investor of the clothing brand." Gabriel said as he started sweating profusely.
Silence....
"The same investor I asked you to create a schedule and make a reminder for?." He asked as he narrowed his eyes towards his assistant.
Silence....
"Gabriel... You seem to have grown tired of your job... You can start making preparations to get a new one." Matteo said as he sat up-straight.
" I am deeply sorry sir... I promise not to repeat my mistake... For my punishment I wouldn't be taking the other half of my salary this month." Gabriel said as he bent his head, staring at his feet.
After two long minutes of silence, Matteo replied.
" Very well then, did he leave an address?."
"Yes he did sir."
"Let's go." He said and went out of his office and went into the CEOs elevator as his assistant trailed behind.
They rode in silence and exited the elevator after reaching the lobby.
They entered the car and drove off with Gabriel in the driver's seat and Matteo at the ' Owner's Corner '.
Through out the ride they sat in silence with Gabriel occasionally glancing at his boss from the rear view mirror.
' He's quiet these days. ' Gabriel thought.
' A little too quiet though '.
Matteo completely oblivious of Gabriel's thoughts had his eyes outside the window, deep in thoughts.
"Sir... We're here." Gabriel said as he watched he's boss awaken from his thoughts.
Matteo alighted from the car and strolled towards the Cafe.
He noticed his assistant following closely behind him, he waved him aside, telling him not to bother as he didn't want to draw attention.
He walked into the cafe and heard his brother call from a distance.
"Fratello, vieni qui." He walked over to where they were seated.
- Brother, over here -
He noticed that they were just ordering for refreshments and was about to take a step closer but bumped into the waitress of their table.
He saw her trip and wanted to turn a blind eye.
He wanted to reprimand her for bumping into him but fell speechless when he saw her eyes shut, He's reflexes shocked him as he stepped forward to prevent her from falling.
★ Matteo's POV ★
My arms took hold of her slender waist and I felt my heart pounding furiously through the ribcage.
I watched as her eyes fluttered open. Shock. Fear. Relief, could be read from her deep brown eyes as she opened them. I was mesmerized by how someone could be as beautiful and innocent just by looking up close.
Her eyes were like wormholes, drawing me in deeper than I could reach.
I was captivated at how her eyes were able to capture my attention just from looking.
She had no make up on but her skin was as soft as a 'baby's behind'.
Her lips had a mixture of two colors, her upper lips was brownish with the lower lips being of pale pink.
Her face was round giving her a 'baby face' kind of look.
Her curly black afro hair was tied as an up-do with few strands in front.
Her dark hair was glittering and I had the urge to run my hands over it.
Her Brownish complexion added a finishing touch to her flawless beauty.
She looked like a chocolate flavored drink that I would gulp in seconds without hesitation.
My eyes softened significantly as I stared deep into her eyes.
I heard a cough and we were brought back into reality as she quickly disengaged from my hold and stepped aside as I released the breath I never knew I was holding.
" Fratello, non vogliamo far aspettare l'investitore, vero?." My brother said with a smirk.
-Brother, we don't want to keep the investor waiting now do we?.-
I watched from the corner of my eye as she turned her head to me, as i walked to sit with them - The client and my brother - .
" Non essere triste, puoi continuare più tardi." Ramsey teased.
- Don't be sad you'll continue later.-
I felt my face burning with embarrassment from his statement.
" Stai zitto. " I said as my ears turned red.
- Shut up -
The pretty waitress left us to handle business and continued serving other customers.
"Mr Philip." I greeted as I shook hands with the investor.
"It's Felix, I am the personal assistant for Mr Philip." He took my hand and accepted my handshake.
"May I ask why Mr Philip was unable to attend to me personally?." I asked getting pissed.
"Unfortunately, Mr Philip had a personal emergency and wouldn't be able to attend to you for a while, being someone who keeps up when he promised, he sent me instead." He replied with a faint smile.
We talked about the business deals for hours before Ramsey get an emergency call from mom telling him to hurry home.
He stood up and walked to the counter to pay for the refreshments.
We talked for hours before finalizing the deal, we shook hands and he left.
I look towards the counter to see her looking towards the clock anxiously before mouthing 'Bingo' and taking off her apron before going towards the back door.
Guess that's my cue...
I walked towards my car to find my assistant asleep, I knocked on the window to wake him up.
I suggested he called a cab since I wouldn't be going back with him.
I took the car and drove off driving down the streets before halting as I heard a feminine voice crying for help in a rundown alley.
Out of curiosity, I exited the car and walked towards the alley..
I saw two men standing above a lady, she lifts her head up and the sound of my footsteps, and it's the pretty waitress.
"Hey man... Walk away." The big guy said and I stood unmoving.
"Are you deaf?... My brother just told you to walk away." The short one said with a scowl on his face.
I felt my blood boiling with anger as I clutched my fist, I walked towards them and land a punch on the big ones face before hitting his brother in the groin.
I punched the short one and it landed on his nose breaking it. Without giving them time to regain consciousness, I beat them up till they both blacked out.
I went to the pretty waitress, checking to see if she had any injuries and found thin scraps on her palm, probably from falling down.
"Thank you." She said as she tried to stand up.
"I'll give you a ride." I said hurriedly.
"No thanks, my Uber should be here soon." She replied.
" I'll wait with you then."I said and as we walked outside the alley.
"Thanks you so much for today.", she said sincerely.
"What's your name?." I asked smiling.
"Cassie." She said with a bit of hesitation..
" Cassandra?." I asked uncertainly.
" Cassiopeia." She replied with a smile..
" Cassiopeia... Rare." I said and she smiled again.
" Indeed." She replied with a smile.
Her Uber came and she opened the door before turning to face me.
" Sorry sir...I didn't get your name."
" Matteo.... My name is Matteo."
" Thank you Matteo." She said before entering the car and then zoomed off.
I stared at the direction the car drove off to with a smile on my face for.... O don't know how long.
Get it together Matt...
I quickly snapped out of my thoughts when I remembered the two criminals I had just beaten up.
My smile faded as i grabbed my phone and placed a call to 911.
I gave them an address to come and pick up the culprits and went back towards my car and drove off.
I'd really love to see her again...
Cassiopeia...
To be continued.....