MISUNDERSTOOD

GIULIA'S POV:

Roman had gotten into the car a while back and the ride had began. 

I could feel his stares burning unseen holes on my skin, couldn't he be a little discreet about it, I mean I also wanted to stare at him like that… 

"Sai che puoi davvero usare le tue parole Roman, perché quello che stai facendo adesso mi mette davvero a disagio…"

You know you can actually use your words Roman, because what you're doing now is making me really uncomfortable…

"Oh, lo so amore, preferisco trovare le parole giuste prima di parlare... Per non avere malintesi…"

Oh I'm aware love, I'll rather find the right words first before I speak... So that we don't have a misunderstanding…

Huh? Misunderstanding? How can I even misunderstand him? What could be there to misunderstand?, okay this is a lot.. 

"Could you be more forthcoming, I'm already misunderstanding you right now"

"Giulia, I remember saying 'surprise me', and you did just that…But you've also done something else, something that is not healthy for me… "

"Something else? And what's that?" I could tell he was toying with me… what could I have possibly done that wasn't healthy for him? 

Wait he couldn't be asthmatic right? Fuck I knew I shouldn't have used the perfume. 

"I am so sorry Roman, I didn't know the perfume was going to be a disturbance to you. Well this is on you for not telling me you had a thing like that. Should I move over to the front?"

He was now looking at my like I was nuts, what is wrong this man? , what else would he mean by 'not healthy for me' if it's not an illness or could it be something worse than asthma? 

I would have to take this conversation to where I want it if I needed answers. 

"Use your words Roman, if I am wrong why don't you do me the a favor by putting  it out straight for me, I've been confused for the most part of this evening. 

And right now I'm telling you that you don't need me confused tonight …" he seemed to be amused by what I just said… 

"I wonder what that would be like?"

"You shouldn't be looking forward to that, if we're truly doing this for publication I shouldn't be seen as anything less than perfection, remember the word 'elegant?'

That is exactly how I should be…" 

Should his jaw be that stiff right now, I didn't happen to say anything to piss him off… 

The tension had also thickened, I really shouldn't have taken up this offer… 

"What makes you think right now that you don't embody that and more Giulia? Look here love, if I needed perfection I would have met a dolled up model. 

All I need is 'real' and you looking like this is everything I need, do not think for a second that you're anything short of what I need… " 

"OK…" Was all I could say…

This is a side of Roman I hadn't seen in our little times together, he always maintained a maximum composure, but tonight he seemed rather tensed… And all of these things he just said… 

"We're here" looking over to him, he was facing his side of the window and I could see that his jaws were still thick, we couldn't go out with him looking like that so I acted on instinct… 

I placed my hands on his and said… 

"Ehi, so che abbiamo iniziato la serata in maniera dura, ma ormai siamo qui... Allora, facciamo un bello spettacolo adesso, amore mio?"

Hey, I know we started the night off roughly, but we're here now... So shall we put on a good show now my love? 

"Naturalmente, mi dispiace se sono sembrato fuori luogo, sono così stressato e tu stai così bene... sono impressionato…"

Of course, I'm sorry if I sounded off, I'm just so stressed and you look so good...I'm impressed… 

Oh God!, I couldn't slip right now, his compliments has its effect, like my body wanted to hear him say it, damn you Roman! 

"Sono offeso che tu ti aspettassi qualcosa di meno, però." I said faking a pout. 

I'm offended you expected anything less though.

I could see his smirk, making me happy I could lighten the mood before we got out. 

"I could never expect less from you Giulia, I just didn't know what to expect… That being said, let's go over how things would be in there alright? "

"Yeah, sure". 

"So first off, stay close to me at all times, two you're my fiancé if you're asked by anyone other than my brother. 

And… I might have to show you off if need be, know that I will apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you, but it shall be done regardless, and I promise I won't go too far as well "

I don't think he would do anything I would be uncomfortable with, besides I signed the contract that stated these things must happen … 

"Roman we're not making out or having sex tonight alright… I'll be fine, and I might also do a thing or two to you depending on the mood in there, just keep the booze away from me of course. "

I wasn't planning on doing anything, hell I couldn't even hold his gaze for five seconds!. 

I didn't also realize I said something funny as Roman gave a hearty chuckle

"I'm looking forward to that Miss Davide, we've been in here for a while and the chauffer had excused himself, I think we have gotten the crowds attention already. 

The show begins now… Are you ready?"

If I think on these words for long I'll definitely not get out so it's now or never… 

"Let's do this Mr Vasslllev…"

He stepped out of the car and turned over to my side to get the door, stretching forth his hand for me to take. 

Stepping out now I locked my arms with his mainly for balance, but I guess it worked both ways, and damn was the crowd outside full. 

I could tell it was rare to see the handsome, hot billionaire come in through here, besides he wasn't alone. 

He had me locked on his arms, and seemed to pay no heed to anyone as his face was now stern, making him look even more appealing, and now I felt I should do the same… 

We'd gotten past security and were headed for The VIPs spot where I would meet Dmitry, Roman's brother and I was all anxious at the moment. 

"Are you alright?" No!! I was not in anyway alright!! What if I make a mess and your brother hates me?! But I couldn't say all these to him now could I? 

"Yeah, a bit nervous, but I'm good… " I wasn't expecting him to comfort me like that. 

He released his features, cupped my cheeks and locked those blue orbs with mine, now I couldn't look away even if I wanted to… 

"You have nothing to worry about, Dmitry is a free spirit, and he's dying to say hello, he shouldn't scare you OK, and if it makes anything better I'll be by your side…"

Of course he'll be by my side, I had nothing to worry about…