“Here.” I handed Gio the part I worked on. I watched him for a few minutes while he worked and the only question bugging me is why he is running such a huge company at his age. He is not even a college student yet.

I chatted with the girls, they wanted to know what happened earlier. I've got no idea as to why he is suddenly being a kindergarten.

“You deserve to be called a nerd spoilt princess.” Gio joked smiling, he hardly smile only with the boys.

“Who would want a flaw reminder anyway.” I blurted out.

“What do you mean?” He asked maintaining eye contact with me. “You can trust me.”

I summarized the whole flaw reminder thing to him. I do not know why, but I felt good after telling him.

“I'm sorry.” He apologized. I got furious instantly, I do not need his pity. “For calling you a spoilt princess.” He clarified. “I didn't know.”

“I will forgive you if you answer my question.” I curious as to why, he's not the first son of his family.

“I'll try.” He answered.

“Why are you the upcoming CEO of Augustus Conglomerate? At such a young age.” How does he cope? The only little difference is his mom is the Chairwoman of the company. His dad died of heart failure two years ago. He was quiet for ten minutes.

“My dad died of heart failure.” He choked. “And my brother isn't available.” His eyes bacme watery at his last sentence.

I heard about his dad from the news and his Brother Henry Augustus, went mute after the project my dad's company signed with him.

“I train day and night for this position because of the hungry dogs in the company. I got hospitalized when my body couldn't take it.” He paused taking a deep breath. “Someone as to do it.”

Why does my heart ache for him?

“What is going on with you and Du Ponche?” He asked and I told him all that happened. “You are riding with me from tomorrow.”

We chatted for a long period of time, he's not bad if you get to know him better. He offered to buy me dinner, he drove to Afrisiana.

“Young…” The manager started.

“Please can we get a table for two in a private room?” I stopped him from completing his sentence by sending him a signal. It's a signal I use when I do not want him calling me the formal way.

“Mr Augustus and Miss Lozano you are welcome. Please this way.” He led us to a private room.

“I heard you brother manages this restaurant.” Gio said when we were alone after the waitress took our order. “He said the sole owner is a foodie.”

“What do you think of this place?” I do not know why I needed his thought about this place.

“I like it’s simplicity. It’s stealth.” He started. “It’s my first time here. I heard the food here is great.”

“What do you expect from a foodie?” My heart was warmed by his comments.

He's not an arrogant jerk like I thought he was, he is thoughtful, understanding, caring and strong. We ate in silence.

“Thanks.” I smiled at him before closing his car door entering my house.

[Giovanni's POV]

“Thanks.” She smiled gratefully. I misjudged her not knowing her inner self. I felt good spending time with her she's vibrant and dramatic. I was relieved when I told her part of my problem.

Ring Ring

I pressed the accept button on my steering wheel. I just got home.

Ring Ring

I located the sound, it was Lucky's phone. Who listens to music on their iPod and ping on their phone and is still busy with their tab? Just her.

Ring Ring

It was Brain calling. I do not want him to get the wrong impression by answering the call.

Where are you? Brain is worried. He said it is something about your mom.- Linda

I guess I have to drive back to her house.

[End of Gio's POV]

Ding Dong

I went to receive it. I was the only one home. “Travis?” What does he want?

“I'm not through with you yet.” He forcefully welcomed himself in. “What we had wasn’t the real deal.”

“Meaning?” You're diving in danger and you refuse to listen. “The rumors are.” I'm such a fool. They warned me, he warned me.

“Obviously.” He scoffed grabbing arms.

“Get. Out.” I roared out struggling to get out of his grip. I kneed his middle and he instantly released me cowering in pain.

I bolted to the direction of the stairs feeling the need to lock myself in my room and hide in my secret room.

“Bitch!” He hissed chasing after me.

Before I climbed the second step, he roughly pulled my hair. “Aaah!!” He slapped me and I fell back hitting my hand on a furniture. I sucked in a sharp breath cause of the pain, this is what I get for being stubborn. He forces himself on girls that refuses him. I thought there wasn't an ounce of truth in it.

“I have been waiting for you. Why does it have to be Giovanni?” He slapped me again and punched me in the stomach.

“Aaah!!” I wailed in pain. “Bastard!!”
He punched me again and again and my body is in great pain.

[Giovanni’s POV]

Why is Travis' car here? He is a lunatic, he forces his way on both genders and he is a drug addict. He turned 18 few weeks before school resumption. How I knew? His mom and my mom are friends.

Can you check if Lucky is home- Gio.

Sure- Linda.

She is home, I tracked her gadgets- Linda.

What is the passcode to your house?- Gio.

What is going on?- Linda.

Du Ponche's here- Gio.

0115, I’m on my way- Linda.

“Bastard!” I was greeted by her voice.

I walked in seeing Du Ponche punching Lucky like his own personal punching bag. “What is going on here?” I bellowed gritting my teeth in anger.

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