I looked out of the bedroom window that was a few feet away from me. I saw the evening sun shining with an orange glow, it looked like the kind of place my dad would have dreamt of. My dad, Alex Upton was an amazing person, friend and farther. He wanted to travel the world after retiring but, he kept getting one call after another each saying how desperately they needed him. He died because of it. My thoughts broke as Baddie entered the room once more.
"Thanks again for the clothes. I'm starving. When are we going to go?
I asked because she looked worried, not about anything bad, just for me.
"We're leaving in literally five minutes. Please wait outside and tell the boys as well, i have to fix my make up. I'll be quick."
She grabbed my hand and held eye contact for a few seconds.
"Thank you."
"For what?"
"Everything."
I left the room and went through the twisting corridors to find the boys, they were stood at the door waiting.
"Where's Baddie?"
"Getting ready, calm down Wheels."
"She's been getting ready for two hours!"
As he finished his sentence she stood right in front of us. She was wearing a beautiful blue dress with silver heels and jewellery. We stood in astonishment and opened the door to leave. We all sat in a taxi provided for us from our government. It was roughly a twenty minute drive until we got there, but the building was amazing! We all stepped out and walked to the door until we were stopped by someone. Wheels succeeded in languages. He spoke to the person in Italian.
"Cosa c'e che non va?"
"Solo un minuto, Signore."
The man then turned round and gestured for us to go inside. Close call I thought, we probably stood out as we didn't speak italian. This area wasn't a touristy place, but was definitely beautiful. We sat down and ordered food. Me and Baddie ordered Focaccia, while Wheels and Bull ordered a Pizza.
"Seriously?"
"What?"
"A pizza! We can get that anywhere else. Why not go for something traditional?"
"Like what Lasagne?"
"Ugh Cap just leave them."
Baddie always helped me not swing at them. The waiter came over with a wine and bread. He placed it down and handed me a note.
"Who is it from?"
He looked at me as if I was speaking gibberish, then I realised that he didn't understand english. I pointed at the note and then shrugged my shoulders. He pointed at a man, it was Marco De Luca. I waved to the waiter and read the note. It was in english,
I hope you will join me this evening at my house, you are very beautiful.
I looked up to find him staring at me, I looked down and whispered to the team.
"He wants to meet me and go to his house, he thinks he recognises me."
"What if you go?"
"No! What if he recognises me?"
Bull was very adamant that I should go. Baddie agreed with me and had the best idea ever.
"What if I take the note and return it, i'll sit down and try get an invitation to his party, but I don't want to go to his house. We need to see if there are any updates on the party because we found out about it a month ago. I know I can do it but maybe you should come with me Cap, we'll just pretend your shy and stuff."
"I dunno, that sounds risky."
"Oh come on Cap!"
"Fine, but I'm not speaking to him!"
Baddie nodded and lifted the note. Wheels looked at me and grabbed my hand so he could pull me down. He kissed me and smiled.
"What the hell!"
I whispered angrily.
"Just say we're dating, so you have an excuse not to really interact."
I walked off and joined Baddie to his table. When I got there, he spoke to me with a strong Italian accent.
"Is that your significant other?"
"Uhhh yep."
"Well I don't see a ring so it's fair game."
I scoffed at the attitude off this man. Then he squinted at my face. I smiled and thought how he must think he is charming. In reality he is not but many girls let him think that because he is rich and dangerous. I shifted my feet so they pointed towards him, I took a psychology class for this job. I knew everything I needed to know about him, he turned to Baddie and sighed.
"She doesn't speak much, does she?"
"No, she is a bit shy when it comes to men but she does already have a boyfriend."
"Well, maybe I could persuade her to be a bit more confident around men, or they will all think she is an easy target."
Sophia felt frustrated, he had over enunciated 'easy', how dare he she thought.
"I would like to know how you plan on doing that, I've tried everything. Like, everything!"
"I have a party tomorrow, you are both invited. You can come to my house this evening , you can also bring a friend or your boyfriend to the party. Maybe you would change your mind when you see all the men instead of your boyfriend at the party."
"Thank you, we will hopefully be able to make it to the party but not this evening."
"However, be careful it is full of powerful people as well as criminals who wish to expose me or steal my money."
"What do you mean expose?"
"Don't worry your pretty little head about that darling. You should be fine. Here."
He handed them a piece of paper with a word written on it.
"That is the password, keep it safe."
Baddie and I walked back to our table and grinned at the boys. I waved my hand and gestured for them to listen.
"What would you do without us boys?"
"Well, Captain I would find someone gay and work my magic."
"Wow, Wheels is definitely going places."
They all laughed while Wheels sat there with glowing red cheeks. He had a rough childhood because he didn't have supportive parents. That's why me and him became good friends, I always supported his decisions unless it was a toxic relationship. I really tried to help him but when it came to men neither of us were very good at the subject. We had got the invitation but how were we going to leave without being suspicious, it would be weird to get what they want and then leave. I thought that it would be even more weird to stay, so we sat there. Questioning my timing, I then stood up and thanked the waiter. Everyone followed behind me until there was a shout from behind us.
"Wait!"
I turned around and saw Marco De Luca holding something. It was my bracelet,
"you dropped this madam."
"Sorry and my name is Rebecca, Rebecca Black."
"Well, Rebecca this bracelet looks familiar and I just realised that you also look familiar."
I took the bracelet hastily and thanked him but then walked away worried that I blew my cover. Nothing went wrong, they left with no trouble and made a good impression.
However, Marco was in the restaurant and rang someone on his mobile phone.
"Yes, Rebecca Black. I need to know everything about her and more."
He hung up and smiled, I had left a listening device that would wipe itself clean. I had to make sure they had everything under control, so I went to the corner of the restaurant outside and rang Pad.
"Hi, I need you to make sure Rebecca Black has social media and records of her existence. He is doing research, anyway I have to go otherwise the others will worry. Thanks and bye!"
Invited~ Stage 4 had been completed.