The Deal

13. Truth or dare?

Isabella Rose

Matteo told me about the time he was in the orphanage. It was like hell for both of them. But they at least had each other, until they threw Valentino out. Matteo had to stay there all alone.

And for everyday he got more and more depressed. All of his friends there left one by one.
By the time Valentino bought them a house Matteo had already started with the drugs. And stuck with them to forget all of the things he went through.

He mentioned a girl. Amanda. Her name was mentioned a lot in his story. I noticed it was hard for him to talk about her. I think something might've happened to her and that's why Matteo barely can talk about her.
I don't push him to tell me things.
I think it was good for him to talk about this stuff.

I've never dealt with someone addicted to drugs but I'll try my best to get him clean. But this is only something I can do if he wants to get clean.

I'll talk to him later today when he's back home. Meanwhile I'm going to check up the library again. I run downstairs in my pajamas. This place is gorgeous. It even has a ladder to reach the books on the top shelf.

I climb the ladder to look through the books. I find something I like and take one step down. But when I lift my other foot the whole fucking thing breaks. "Ahh!" I scream as I fall down hurting my ankle. Fucking hell. It hurts. I lay on the floor wanting to laugh at how stupid this is but also want to cry out of pain.

A loud laugh escapes Valentinos lips as he stands at the door. I close my eyes in frustration.
"Some help would be nice" I say trying to stand up. "Why the hell were you up there?" He asks still smiling but now walking towards me to help.

"Don't question it I'm already embarrassed enough" I say laughing too now.

I limp forward. Shit it does hurt a lot.
"I think I might have broken it" I say.

"If it was broken you wouldn't be able to walk like that love. You've probably sprained it." He says then picks me up in his arms. How nice of him.

"I like this princess treatment" I say flipping my hair. He shakes his head smiling. He puts me down on a couch.

So gently he touches my foot to look at it. I wince as he touches the part that hurts. "Sorry" he says. Is this the first time he's apologized? I think it might be.

He rubs my foot gently and it almost feels like he has magic hands. I forget the pain and can only think of his touch.
"I'll get the ladies to wrap your foot and It'll be over in just a day or two" he says and I nod.

I want to tell him. About Matteo. It feels right to tell him because I know he cares so much for his brother. But I promised Matteo. And it kills me knowing I cannot tell him. I don't even know why I want to tell Valentino. He should be the last one I would want to talk to. It's weird.

He looks at me as if he wants to say something. "So, tomorrow I'm bringing some friends over, would you like to join us?" He asks.

I smile. "You just can't do anything without me can you?" I say.

"Shut up" he says smiling. That god damn smile making me feel every type of way.

"Make me" I say teasingly. Obviously as a joke. Or not.
And something in him changes. His eyes looks at me intensely.
I know he can feel it too. This thing between us. And it feels illegal to feel this way because I'm supposed to hate the man who is my enemy. He wants me dead and I him so why do I feel this way. At least I should want him dead.

"I would love to meet your friends" I say after awhile of silence.

He nods then stands up to get back to work.

***

My foot barely hurts today. I'll meet some of Valentinos friends soon and honestly I'm a little scared. Last time I got slapped on the ass by a man I did not know. I mean he got punished by Valentino so I'm not afraid as long as I have him by my side.

I put on a white shirt with an open back and a white short skirt. I never want to use heals and especially not with my hurt foot. So I put on a pair of fuzzy white socks. So comfortable.

I get out of my room an hour later and his friends has already arrived. I run downstairs to greet them.

A tall blonde boy greets me first. "You must be Isabella?" He asks pointing a finger at me. I nod and hug him.
"Yup that's me" i say giggling.
"I'm Matt" he says.

"This is Nicole, Winston, Isaac and Hannah" Valentino says introducing me to all of them.

We all go to sit down in the living room.
I take a seat beside Matt in front of me sits Valentino. Nicole brings the alcohol and pours everyone a glass of wine.
"Cheers" Matt whispers to me from beside before we all drink.

***

Well it wasn't so hard to guess, I am drunk.
I just don't want to embarrass myself in front of so many new people.
We have been playing truth or dare for the past 20 minutes now and it's funk getting to know everybody. 

"My turn, Valentino truth or dare?" Isaac says. Valentino thinks for a second before answering "truth"
"What's your biggest fear?" Isaac asks.

"Ehm... Losing someone close to me" Valentino answers looking at me for a quick second. "My turn" Nicole says raising her hand. "Truth or dare Isabella?"

"Dare obviously" I say so confident.

"Kiss the hottest guy in the room" she says. Fuck. I would pick Valentino if it weren't for my feelings. I have to push them away.
I'm too scared to get attached to him and then be let down like before.

I turn to Matt and point at him.
Without hesitation Matt grabs my face and kisses me. The girls start cheering. The kiss is a few seconds, when we part I can feel Valentinos gaze. He's staring us down and I don't dare to look at him.

I know for sure I would be pissed if he kissed one of the other girls. And I'm so mad at myself for knowing I would be jealous of him.

"I'm getting another drink" Valentino says as he heads to the kitchen.

"I need one too" I say lying because I'm very drunk. I go after Valentino. He's leaning against the counter taking sips of his whiskey.

"Are you mad because I didn't pick you?" I say trying to joke but he doesn't laugh.

Great.

"No why would I be mad?" He questions taking another sip of his drink.

"Lying is bad you know that right" I say walking closer to him. I grab his glass and drink some of the whiskey. When I look back up at him his eyes are set on my lips. And I can't help but look at his.

"I wouldn't waste my time kissing someone who can't handle me, amore" he says.

"Really? You think I can't handle you?" I say placing a hand on my chest offended.
He moves closer just inches away from me. Our lips so close.
Focus.

"Don't know, can you?" He says teasing me. And god I want to kiss him right now. It feels so right but so wrong at the same time. Maybe it's just the alcohol that's talking but I have to admit that I do like him.

I've tried to push this thought deep down, but I can't keep lying to myself anymore.
I want him.

I've never felt this way with anyone.
He brings his hand close to my face and tucks a strand of hair behind my ear.
I think I'm melting.

"You're blushing Rosie" he says making fun of me.

"Shut up" I say before I pull on his shirt, stand on my top toes and press my lips on his.
He immediately gives in and kisses me back.
His lips are warm and soft. I part mine  slightly, allowing his tongue to slip inside. Our bodies pressing together. My fingers go to his hair as the kiss gets hungrier.

"Are you guys coming!" Hannah yells from the living room.

I push myself away from Valentino as we both try to catch our breaths. We both look surprised to what we just did.

Sorry for not updating last week!
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