Chapter 7

I walked inside the ballroom and immediately looked for Stefano. I saw him. He just finished talking to one of his associates. Good. I thought I won’t be able to get in time. The weird lady was seriously taking her time with me. I wiped my painted lips when I remembered the disgusting kiss. Gross. Just gross. As soon as he turned around, I purposely bumped into him. He stopped when he noticed me. I stared at his steel grey eyes and smirk. Though this man always gives an impassive look on his face, I could still see the hint of confusion in his eyes. This man doesn’t recognize me so I decided to play the part. "Good evening, Mr. Ranallo." I greeted seductively. Of course, the man never smiles and just frown. It took 6 inches of heels just to reach his nose. God, this guy is tall. He kept staring at me and frowned. He tries to show a blank face but the confusion is still there. He must have thought he never seen me before. I looked around the ballroom looking for anyone suspicious. I saw men staring back at me instead. I rolled my eyes inside my head. **** off, male species. I haven’t seen the guy I saw earlier. I made sure to carve the man’s face in my mind before I left. I noticed Stefano trying to leave. I immediately grabbed his arm. "Let’s dance." I dragged him before he protests. And I’m sure he will. We went to the middle of the dance floor and I made sure we are surrounded by a lot of people dancing so no one would approach us. I grabbed his arms and circled it to my waist. I put my arms around his neck and I sway to the music. I looked at him. I laughed inside my head. He didn’t move. He was stiff and unwilling and he stared at me so deadly. I ignored him. Wise men say Only fools rush in But I can’t help falling in love with you Shall I stay? ~ I looked at the beautiful woman who was playing the piano while singing. She has the most beautiful voice I’ve ever heard. I closed my eyes as my heart listened to her singing. I looked above and saw Stefano staring at me with his usual blank face but it wasn’t deadly anymore. "She has a very beautiful voice. Do you know her?" I asked. "Her name’s Jamie Donovan. She is my friend’s wife." He answered. I noticed that he finally sways with me. Like a river flows Surely to the sea Darling so it goes Some things are meant to be~ "I could listen to her all day." I leaned closer to him. My chin rested on his shoulder. My mouth leaned to his ear. "Listen, Stefano. Don’t accept any drinks from anyone. You got a mark on your back tonight. Be watchful." I pulled away from his. His eyes narrowed. "What are you doing here, White?" "I came to warn you." I smiled. "It’s nice of you to finally recognize me." "And how do you know that?" I don’t know if he’s used to this but he reacted so calmly as if he’d expect someone would actually kill him. "You believe me, don’t you? Are you aware of this?" I asked with concern. "Answer me, Ms. White. Where did you get this information? Is this why you are dressed like this?" His tone was cold and intimidating. Why is he suddenly angry when I’m trying to help him? "I was looking for the restroom and I heard someone mentioning your name as I was on my way out. I heard them planning to kill you. I just couldn’t get in with my uniform so I borrowed from a woman I came across with. She was kind enough to lend it to me. If you think I’m involved with whatever you are thinking, I’m not. I came here to warn you so tone it down, Stefano. At least you could do is appreciate my effort here." I whisper yelled at him. He sighed heavily. "Apologies, Miss White. I always know a lot of people hate me but I would never expect them to come this far and kill me." I leaned closer to his face. "Then I suggest you stop being an asshole, Stefano if you still want to live." He leaned closer until our faces are inch apart. Our bodies stopped swaying from the music but our arms are still in his neck and in my waist. He narrowed his eyes. "You sound like your threatening me, Miss White." I glared at him. "What if I am." We suddenly heard someone coughing awkwardly. We looked at the man at the same time. The man was a bit older than Stefano. He was somewhat cute but not really to the point that stood out. "Good evening. I can’t help but wanting to have a dance with this beautiful lady here, can I?" He offered his hand. I’m almost tempted to take it but Stefano beat me to it. "I’m sorry but this woman is with me." He then turned me around further and pulled me towards him. I crashed to his chest and I’m pretty sure he could feel my boobs bouncing against his chest. How embarrassing. "What the hell are you doing?" I glared at him.