4. Passion part 2
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Damien POV continued
I smirk at Rocco from behind and he in turn glares at me. I put princess down on her feet. As I take a seat on the L shape couch, Rocco and cupcake occupies the other couch. Once we are settled, the housekeeper places some baked biscuits with tea. After serving, the housekeeper leaves us to our privacy.
Cupcake asks how is everything back in Italy. After swallowing the biscuit I nod at her saying that including dad and business everything is perfectly fine. Cupcake takes Amanda, i.e. princess with her to get ready. I also get ready in the villa as my brother and Olivia wants me to stay with them and I have to discuss some business matters with Rocco as well.
"So, is your quest to search for a potential company over ?" questions Rocco.
"Nah, not yet. I have to merge with some good company as soon as possible. So that the other head can look out after the venture here in New York. And I can fully concentrate on my business in Italy." I reply.
"Don't worry brother, your quest will be over today." Says Rocco confidently.
I raise a brow at him silently asking, 'what does that mean.'
"Wait and watch brother" He calls over his shoulder as he leaves the drawing room. I shake my head at his mysterious behavior and I also leave to get ready for the party which is in the evening.
I take a shower in the guest room which is assigned to me by cupcake and get ready for the party which is in the evening. I'm wearing a 3 piece suite with a light blue color shirt, a grey waist coat and jacket with black tie and grey color trousers. I complete my dress with my black leather shoes. I'm all set to go to the party.
I enter the grand hall of the villa and see that Rocco has spared nothing for his princess's party. Rocco is the perfectionist and with Olivia by his side, they are perfect together. Even business people are invited. I watch as many famous chef's and entrepreneurs are present in this party. I see as Rocco and Olivia make the entrance on the staircase. Rocco is also wearing a 3 piece suit but his colour is navy blue. Cupcake and Amanda, both mother and daughter are wearing same type of dress only with different colour. Olivia looks radiant as always and princess is cutie. As I look at Rocco with his family enjoying. I'm happy because my brother had suffered enough to get his happy ever after. I take a step forward and greet them.
Taking Amanda in my arms I murmur a "Happy birthday princess"
"Thank you uncle Dammy. Uncle Dammy, don't I look same as momma. Even I will kiss my prince charming one day as momma kisses papa.
Rocco groans and Olivia blushes
"Yes princess you will, but when you grow up. Ok." I reply smirking at the couple. Olivia stuck a her tongue at me. Giving Rocco a wink I chuckle.
After that Rocco takes the speaker.
"Thank you everyone for joining our princess birthday party and business event. Enjoy the festivities everybody."
Now I recall what Rocco was saying earlier with the quest over for my business merger. Everyone gather around princess as she cuts the cake and we sing her happy birthday song. Olivia cuts a small piece and both her and Rocco feed princess. Olivia asks me to do the same. After celebration the maid takes princess to her room.
At the bar, Rocco approaches me.
"Moretti, why did you not inform me that this is business event as well."
"Salvatore, it kind of slipped from my mind. Never mind, come there are many potential businessman who will be beneficial for your business. We will meet the investors now."
I nod at him and order a drink to the bar tender. I take the drink and drown it in one gulp.
"Come Salvatore, I will introduce you to some of the famous investors and chefs from New York."
"Yes brother, lets get it done with" I tell him.
We meet many investors who are interested for the merger. As I know many of the businessmen are waiting for the chance to do business with me I have high hopes that I can gain the potential investors which I'm looking for. As we are taking rounds in meeting people, my eyes connect with her. She is standing across the room. She is the same girl with whom I collided at the airport.
“It's her innocence that reflects in her eyes.”
We were making rounds and than I'm face to face with her. Rocco makes the introduction.
“Damien this is Mr. David Russi. He is also in the same business as you but has hotels only in Italy" Rocco introduces with his firm voice.
“Of course who doesn't know him,” Mr. Russi and I reply at the same time. We both chuckle at that. The girl beside Mr. Russi only smiles lightly.
Mr. Russi notices me looking at her and introduces us.
“Mr. Moretti and Mr. Salvatore, I would like you to meet my wife Rosalia David Russi.”
I feel something is unsettling within me, my heart clenches at that. I don't know why I'm feeling this way.
Shaking out of my thought, I greet Rosalia with a small smile.
“Hello Rosalia.”
“Hello" she greets back with a forced smile. She has a very soft voice. On it's own accord, our eyes connect.
“Behind those eyes I see lay secrets which are deeper and darker with so many emotions which I'm not able to pin point.”
I come out of my thoughts about keenly observing her and break the eye contact and speak with Mr. Russi. He is looking for a site for the new venture set up for his business.
“Mr. Salvatore, I would like to meet and find some potential in dealing business with you. What say, shall we meet?” He questions.
“Sure, why not.” I reply.
“Excuse us, my brother here has to meet other investors as well and he will get back to you Mr. Russi.” says Rocco firmly. I smile at them and move to get this over with.
“Rocco it's enough now, come let's have a drink.”
As we take a seat, I tease him saying “Look there cupcake is speaking to a man.”
“Where?” he growls and I laugh.
“You're surely whipped brother.”
“Ha ha you think this is funny, let's wait and watch buddy, your time is nearing.”
“We will see about that brother. I'm retiring now to my room, go and rescue your wife. She looks she is going crazy.” I say over my shoulder as I leave the hall.
“Si, I will.” He calls back. I laugh and climb the stairs . After reaching I fresh n up and lie down on the bed. As soon my head hits the pillow I'm already asleep.
The next morning I wake up and take a shower. After that I get ready with black suit and a white shirt with black trousers. I'm about to wear my shoes when Olivia walks in. She comes and sits on the bed.
“ Good morning Damien. Are you going to the office?” she questions.
“Si” I replied.
“Be ready in the evening cupcake we are leaving to Italy.”
“Why?”
“To have a vacation, so that we can have lots of time to spend together.” I give her a teasing grin as I see Rocco coming in.
“Sure. Why not, as Rocco will be very busy.” She gets the hint at what I'm trying to do and grins back.
Before I can reply, Rocco intervenes saying “ You don't have to worry about that baby, I have all the time in the world for you.”
I chuckle and cupcake also laughs.
“This is not fair babe. It should be me, who you flirt with.” He winks at her.
“Oh really” Olivia questions, taking a step closer to Rocco.
Rocco arms are around her waist and Olivia has her arms around his neck. They are about to kiss, when I cough loudly.
“Guys stop it there, both of you are making me gag. I'm yet to have my breakfast.” I intervene teasingly.
‘Cupcake blushes and Rocco is silently glaring at me.’
I smirk at him.
“Your time will come assw****.”
“Will see about that brother” I laugh.
After breakfast I go to my venture which is situated here in Manhattan. After around half n hour drive James my driver pulls in the driveway of my building. I get down and climb the front steps of the building. I'm greeted by my employees as I pass them.
“Everyone respects me as I have gained so much at such a young age. After all it's all about Respect, pride and Honour.”
After some time I reach my office. I get the regular updates from the branch manger. Multiple business deals files are waiting to be read, so I read them and sign the pending work. Around two hour later I'm done for the day. So I thought rather than sitting idle why not take a look around other departments. I have conversations with employees from different departments giving suggestion here and there. About and hour or so its already past 1 p.m. in the afternoon so I decide to wrap up leave. I don't even notice when time passes so early. James pulls in front of some restaurant, after having lunch we reach the villa within half n hour.
As I walk in the living room, princessa comes running near me.
“Uncle Dammy,” she tugs on my pants. I crouch down to her level.
“Si, princessa.”
“We are coming to Italy uncle Dammy, momma has packed my bag and she was saying that we are going to have a vaca.. vaca. ,oh I forgot.” She says sheepishly.
I smile at her not so good vocabulary and say vacation.
“ Si, vacation uncle Dammy,” Cupcake takes princess from my arms . I see that they are ready to go.
"I will be back in five cupcake," I call over my shoulder as i climb the stairs.
“Ok, we will be waiting outside,” she calls back.
Around two hours later we have boarded my jet. Rocco and I are relaxing.
“Is everything going good Salvatore” asks Rocco.
“Si, Everything is going accordingly. You have managed perfectly well in my absence brother.”
“Whatever are brothers for” He replies.
I smile and relax. After eleven hours we reach Venice, Italy early morning at six a.m.
“Welcome back brother” I murmur to Rocco.
“Its good to be back brother.” was his reply with a hint of smile in it.
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