Chapter Sixteen

"Sir, that's not possible as we are not sharing a room together!" I whisper yelled at him.

"Yes. We are. Now come on. I got the keys." He said with a smug smile and took hold of my hand and walked towards the elevator wing

O god! How am I supposed to handle his hotness while sharing a room together? Damn

We stepped inside the elevator and there were few more people along with us who entered inside. One cool looking tourist guy stood in between me and Mr. Pearce. He turned looking at me from top to bottom, smiled and then winked at me.

My eyes went wide and looked away. The next thing I knew, Mr. Pearce moved in front and pulled me towards him, placing an arm around me.

The cool guy backed off and he left when the elevator stopped at his floor. I pulled myself away from Mr. Pearce, the elevator stopped at our floor and we stepped out and headed towards our suite.

Our suite was quite spacious and comfortable. I sighed and took a seat on the plush sofa in the living room just then I got a message in my cellphone. It was from Mr. Rosario's personal assistant texting regarding the meeting.

"Sir... Mr. Rosario has invited us over to their house today for dinner meeting." I informed him while checking few texts which I got from others as well.

"Okay and stop being formal with me. It's Alexander." He said as a reminder for me.

I looked up at him and nodded as a reply. He went inside to change and I got a call so I was attending it.

S: "Hey, Lory!" (Lory is Taylor Hope)

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S: "Yeah. Everything's fine. We just checked into the hotel."

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S: "You too be careful and Take care bye!"

I just turned around after my phone call with Taylor and my eyes widen yet again with a gasp.

Shit!

"U....I.... Why?" I was not able to form words.

"What?" He asked me confused.

"Why are you without a shirt?" I asked him while I shamelessly looked at his toned upper body.

He just shrugged as a reply and got a bottle of water for himself.

My heart was beating irregularly and my cheeks were turning a shade of red. Damn him!

"Who were you talking to?" He asked me while having a bottle of water.

"Uh-umm... I. It was Lorry. I mean ... Taylor." I replied while calming myself.

"Uh-uh. Okay. So you go get changed and freshen up. I'll just order food till then."

"Ok." I mumbled and stood there ogling his six packs once again. His body muscles were being flexed while he moved around and I couldn't stop myself from taking my eyes off him.

He is so perfectly built, well-groomed and look so freaking handsome like a Greek god.

"Can't take your eyes off of me? Hmm...I know I get that look by numerous girls but you can admire them all you want I don't mind." He said cockily.

"Phhtt... I've seen better..." I quickly remarked without any thought. Though it's a lie, but I didn't want to boost his ego.

"What!! Seriously... you're lying." He said with raised eyebrows.

"You don't know me so don't judge me too much."

I replied confidently while he stared at me intently which made me shiver a bit.

Before he could say anything I straight away headed inside to the room to be away from him and get some oxygen for myself to breathe.

After making myself calm down I got freshened up and came out feeling all good. But then again, I am not able to control my irregular heartbeats while I see my hot as hell of a boss.

And there he is....still without a shirt!

Such an imbecile guy.... Can't he wear some clothes? God help me to go through this.

Whatever this is.!!

After an hour we visited Mr. Rosario's home for dinner. It's a huge Italian modern built villa.

Huge, spacious and interiors are all white with golden decors. It's breathtakingly beautiful. One can only dream to have such home.

"Mr. Alexander Pearce. Finally we meet."

A 6 feet tall, dark haired man came forward and greeted us warmly in his thick accent. I guess he is in his thirties, looked very handsome wearing a dark grey suit.

Mr. Pearce and Mr. Rosario shook hands with each other and we all sat down in the main hall. They already started discussing about work and I was too bored to listen to it. Rather than focusing on their conversation I started admiring the beauty of this place.

Suddenly through my peripheral vision, from left side I saw someone heading towards us. I turned and our eyes met for a fraction of second and I recognized the person.

It was him....the dark haired, midnight black eyes, mysteriously handsome guy, Mr. Maximo Rosario.

He greeted Mr. Pearce first and then he turned towards me.

"It's a pleasure to meet you again Caro."

He greeted me with his hot Italian accent and wore a sexy smile while holding my right hand and then placed a feather light kiss on it.

"It's indeed a pleasure Mr. Maximo." I replied to him curtly and then he sat down right next to me.

I could feel Mr. Pearce's gaze on me and Mr. Maximo. Hell, he looks pissed off! What is wrong with him? My boss and his mood swings. God knows what takes over him.

Mr. Maximo interrupted the discussion between his brother and Mr. Pearce and said,

"Well, I think I should take Miss. Scarlet away for some time as she'll die of boredom. I'll give her a tour around our house. Well, Caro I must say you will love this place. Come."

He put forward his hand for me to take it and I did. He guided me towards a different direction from the main hall towards the backside. Well, I didn't look back at Mr. Pearce because I thought its fine to take a tour of this home rather than sit with them doing nothing.

"So, how are you Miss. Scarlet? Hope you like it here." He asked.

"I'm good Mr. Maximo. Yes I like it here. It's a beautiful place." I replied genuinely.

"Please call me Max. No formalities between us."

"Ok. Max."

"Hey have you visited any places around here yet? You can explore a whole lot of beautiful sights or check out exhibitions and have dinner at best places.

I can show you around some of the coolest places on earth you know? If you would like to then I promise I won't let you down."

He said in a husky voice and then winked at me. I turned a shade of red.

We were now out in the backside patio which looked so beautiful and I really loved the way this home is built. A comfy set of chairs were set facing a mermaid fountain and the place is surrounded with lamp post.

"Isn't it beautiful? Just like you!" He said suddenly.

"Huh?" I asked as I didn't hear as to what he said right now.

"Nothing.... Would you like to have something?"

"No. I am fine."

"So would you like to have the tour tomorrow with me?"

"I....I don't know."

"Wait. I know. Give me your cellphone."

"What!"

I slowly took out my cellphone and he immediately snatched it from me and started typing away something.

"Here. I have saved my number into it. If you are ready just text me. I'll be there for you." He said with a charming smile.

I smiled back and we headed back inside. When we entered back into the main hall I saw Mr. Pearce looking at me very intensely. A shiver ran through my body and it felt like I did something wrong and he caught me doing it.

God what is wrong with him.

I pushed away my thoughts and we all headed to the dining area. Each of us settled down comfortably. Mr. Pearce was seated to my right while Mr. Maximo was seated to my left.

We had a great time having dinner with the Milano family. During the conversation I got to know that Mr. Lorenz Rosario was 33 years old, successfully running his family business since ten years and have a beautiful wife Bia. She prepared dinner for us today and is a very kind person.

On the other hand, Mr. Maximo is 30 years old, single and very much ready to mingle.

He started to help his brother in business just two years ago. And business with Mr. Pearce is the first overseas project they decided to do.

"Oh, Mr. Pearce we would like to invite you both actually for our anniversary celebration this coming Sunday. It's just a small family function. I hope you both will attend it." Mr. Lorenz said genuinely and waited for a reply.

"Yes sure we will. Thank you." Mr. Pearce replied with a smile.

"Tomorrow I was planning to take Scarlet with me for sightseeing. I hope you don't mind Mr. Alexander."

Mr. Maximo said while facing Mr. Pearce.

I could see anger in his eyes but then quickly he got calm and gave him a nod as a reply.

I just sat there quietly not knowing what to say or how to react? While Mr. Maximo, I mean Max, was continuously talking with me. Asking me few things like where I grew up, family, favorite things etc.

I told him about myself in short and he was surprised with my accomplishments till now. He also complimented about my beauty and I blushed whenever he said so.