''Are you friends with future alpha of Italy?"
Elliot asked,noticing Franco and me staring at each other.
"Yes Franco and I have currently became friends."
I answered not guilty of anything.
"Hmm.."
He said and paused, I asked back,
"Why would you ask?"
I did not wanted to sound rude but I couldn't help,especially when he is questioning about my personal life.
"Being engaged in mafia business,you have to keep a track of your friends and enemies. We don't really like the Costello's, our territories are always in urge of war. That's why your friend can't stop lowering at me."
He said while looking at Franco and smirked lopsidedly. I turned around,to see Franco staring at Elliott as if he is going to kill him the moment he gets a chance. I quickly turned my vision as I did not want to meet that side of Franco, maybe his real side which he actually is. He has been nice to me is just because our families and territories don't have any grudges but with his enemies,he can be the person that he is trained to become from childhood itself.
But why hasn't he told me about the conflicts between Italy and Chicago,when I mentioned about Elliott to him.
The music soon became faster and it was time to change partners again and I was so relieved that I finally don't have to be uncomfortably close with Elliott. My next dance partner was supposed be some kind of pervert whose eyes were constantly moving around the figures of girls near and when he tried to grab my hand for dance, I nearly puked and excused myself from the dance floor.
I looked for a chair and grabbed a glass of water from the waiter passing by. I sat and drank water to relax myself. Gosh! All these things still worry the hell out of me. Eighteen years in this life and still haven't become used to tolerating such men. I sat quietly for few moments when Franco cane to me, ready to shower me with questions.oh!not now,please.
"What were you talking about with Elliott?"
"He was returning my greetings,because previously he was busy and didn't even paid attention to it."
I told the half part as to avoid the further more questions.
"That didn't seem like the only topic you talked about."
He is a observer.
"Seriously Franco,calm down. I didn't make any connections with him just in a dance that lasted only 2 minutes."
Well it's true. Elliott only told me about how he and Franco are to be considered enemies because of the disputes between their territories,but that doesn't means we are close or anything.
"OK. But you should stay away from him as much as you can. If he knows you are close to me, he will try to hurt you El. I don't want him to even glance at for a sec."
The Franco, I like is back now. The concern evident in his eyes and he spoke so intently that I might have hugged or rather kissed him,if it wasn't for dad's-fucking-pride's sake.
I gave him my sweetest smile and said,
"Don't worry, I'll take care of it."
He smiled and I asked,
"Where is Cindy again?"
Franco pointed toward the dance floor and Cindy having all the fun,dancing with her father. At least, she is living a life where she is loved and is extremely happy. I felt good for her and decided to let her enjoy precious moments with her dad.
"I guess,she is pleasantly busy. We can have a drink together."
I beamed at him and he asked the waiter to get us drinks.
We both sat on the chairs facing each other and he asked,
"So our actual date,huh! I have planning for it and when I'll be back to Paris later,we can have it then."
He said and I realised ,soon he will be leaving the Paris and the thought hurt me because we have become so close in so less time and I couldn't compare him to any other guy. He made me realise, despite the darkness, there is someone, no to lighten the situation but to take your hand and direct you to the light-filled path. He is the one who did that and when I met him I never realised,he could be the opposite of what I thought him to be. And now, when I know him,he is the most amazing person in my life right now. I wanted to cry but I did not want to show my feeling to him right now.
Feelings? I don't feel anything for him... right?
"Are you listening to me?"
Franco asked.
"Huh! Yes, I'll be waiting for you to visit again soon."
I admitted. Yes I'll be waiting for him.
"That sounds great."
He said.
"Come let's enjoy before I leave the place."
He said and got up from his seat, offering me a hand. I grabbed his hand and he directed the way, when he started heading toward the exit door, I asked,
"Hey! Where are you taking me party is that way."
"I know."
He simply answered.
"I thought, you said about having fun then why are we leaving?"
I asked a legit question and he frowned and answered,
"You think this party is fun?"
He was correct,yhis party was the worst event I have been in. Don't know why Cindy was all crazy about it.
I shook my head and he gestured me to follow him. I followed him to the parking area where he went to his car and drove to me and asked me to sit. I really wasn't sure whether to do this or not because if my parents found that I am missing from the party, they wont be easy on me. But I decided against it and jumped into his car not caring about anyone, anymore as it could be our last meeting, if Franco doesn't fulfills his promise.
He ignored the engine and soon our car was racing on the vacant streets of Paris.
I had no idea where he was taking me then I realised the root, he was taking me to the heart of Paris and I how silly of me, the thought never crossed my mind of visiting there with him. I think this night is gonna be one amazing one, that I'll keep in treasure of my memories forever.