Enzo took a seat beside me and across Duke. Chloe and I watched him in utter shock, as he didn't even cared to explain his sudden appearance and even Duke was calm on his seat. After settling down, he looked at my bewildered face and smiled.
"Would you bother to explain your sudden appearance?"
I questioned.
"I called Duke to check on everything, he told me you were planning to dine here, so I came to join you."
Enzo answered.
"What about Genoa? You didn't you go there today?"
I asked.
"No, Valerie I don't go there everyday. I have businesses to attend in Milan too."
He said simply and that's when I realised he must also have his illegal businesses going on in here. The waitress served us food and I was happy that Enzo joined us for dinner but I was cursing Duke in my mind for telling everything to Enzo. Of course, Enzo cared for me for his own reasons but I was capable of looking after myself. We ate our food quietly and when we were done Enzo asked the waitress for bill. There was no point in arguing with him to let me pay the bill. The money I was making was all because of him. But I wanted to treat Chloe from my side. Maybe, I would get a chance, when we would go to tour the Milan city. We went to our cars and by that time it was late in the night and the streets were silent and only a few people could be seen around.
"Valerie and I will be heading home. Duke can follow you to your home to ensure your safety it's late and I can't let you go alone at this hour."
Enzo suggested and Chloe nodded. She trusted Enzo for whatever he said. I took a seat on Enzo's Porsche cayenne and Chloe drove toward her home with Duke driving behind her in the car which Enzo had given me for travelling purpose. When they left the parking area, Enzo started the car and drove us back to his house. The drive was silent and awkward. We both didn't say a words, weren't even sure what to talk about.
I got out of the car as soon as he stopped it beside the fountain, in front of the main door. There was darkness all around not a single candle was lit around the huge apartment. The only trace of light, that helped me see the outline of figures was the rays emerging from lampposts on the street. I walked towards the door and heard Enzo's footsteps following, right behind me. My heart was pounding in my chest as I felt his warmth right behind me but I controlled it. I grabbed the handle of the door but it wasn't opening inspite of the force I was applying to open it. Enzo reached the handle from behind me and his nose slightly brushed the area under my ear. His hot breath on my cold skin made me shiver from the sensation.
"I think it's stucked."
He whispered over my sensitive skin in the most sexiest voice. And it took me everything to not to lose control. He tried to twist the handle again but it didn't open. He released another hot breath on my neck and this time I turned around to face him. His grey eyes shone brightly in the darkness and I watched them in fascination. I don't know what came inside me but the next moment I was on my toes to reach Enzo's face and pressed my lips on his. After a second he reciprocated by inserting his tongue in my mouth and we were lost in the sensation of the kiss. His and mine tongue dancing on same rhythm, with the same passion. Enzo moved his hand upward, under my shirt and his hot fingers traced the area, making me jump out of sensation. I moved back as our kiss ended but Enzo's expressions made clear that he wished for more but I didn't know what I was doing was right or not.
"Let's go and see if the door near the swimming pool is locked or not."
He said and I followed him to the backyard. My cheeks were still hot but he didn't show any reaction on our kiss. The door opened in the first try and Enzo walked in. How could he leave the door unlocked, didn't he bother about his adversaries, intruding? I followed him inside and switched on the lights. Enzo went to his liquor counter and sat on a stool, then looked at me while preparing a drink for himself.
"Would you like to join?"
He asked.
"No I don't drink, I already told you."
I said.
"I know but you can have some nonalcoholic drink."
He suggested but I was already full and didn't want a drink.
"No I think I'll just go and take some sleep."
I told him and he didn't like my choice, it was evident in his expressions. I went to my bedroom and after changing into a night dress. I slept, washing all the exhaustion from my body and mind.
Next day I woke up when Enzo knocked on my door. I was sure it was him because the servants came only thrice a week and today wasn't one of that day. That left me and Enzo alone in the apartment. I opened the door, rubbing my eyes, which widened when I saw Enzo, only in his fighting shorts.
"It's time for training."
He said and I turned back to see it was seven in the morning.
"Yeah I'll join you downstairs after changing into some comfortable clothes."
I said and he left with a nod. I changed into a pair of plain black sweat pants and a gym vest. I went downstairs while folding my hairs into a bun.
"So,what am I going to learn, today."
I asked in excitement and Enzo checked me out from head to toe. His gaze made the small hair on my spine rise.
"Shooting. We will continue that."
He commanded and shoved a gun at my direction. I catched it.
"Today, I won't hold your arm to help you. You will do it on your own."
He said and I nodded. I was nervous but confident. I aimed at the target and pressed the trigger. The loud voice made me jump and I missed the target.
"Valerie, this sound shouldn't affect you. There is already silencer attached to the gun."
He told and I felt how foolish of me. I couldn't even bear the sound of the gun with silencer. I tried again and this time the bullet closely escaped the target. Enzo sighed and came to stand behind me. He slowly held my arm up and asked me to focus on the target. I could have focused but not when the biggest distraction was asking me to focus. How could he think, I would be able to focus when he stood so close to me. I closed my eyes and let out a deep breath and tried to focus. Enzo kept my hand straight and stiff. I focused on the target and with Enzo's help it hit the corner of the board this time, not too bad but not good either.
"You will need more practice."
He said and came to stand in front of me. He taught me exercises that mainly focused on my arms. The workout session went longer than usual and Enzo made me exercise until I was completely soaked in my own sweat. I was exhausted to hell but he didn't even winced.
"I'm too exhausted,now."
I admitted and he chuckled.
"You can go and take a hot shower to rinse of your exhaustion."
He said and that was all I could do.
"I'll go then."
I took my leave and went to my room.