Just Tell Me You Love Me (Book 1 in the Just Series) *under editing*

Chapter 19

Massimo

After a long and tiring day at the zoo, Lia passed out quickly in the car.

"I have never seen her this happy," I said.

"She was so happy because she got to spend the day with you," Arabella said.

"And you," I said. "She loves you so much already."

"I love her too," she said.

"I know you do."

I covered her hand with mine and said,"Arabella I'd like you to consider..."

She looked at my hand, her eyebrows scrunched down. "Where's your ring? Did you lose it? Oh my god, you must have lost it at the zoo!" She said in panic.

I laughed, "calm down! I didn't lose it. I took it off," I said.

"Why?"

I shrugged. "Because, it's time," I simply said.

She looked at me, confusion marring her beautiful eyes.

"We'll talk later, at home," I said.

Once we got home, I quickly put Lia to bed, after Arabella changed her into more comfortable clothes.

After kissing Lia goodnight, I grabbed Arabella's hand and led her out of Lia's room.

"Massimo, let me go," she said.

I ignored her and continued walking.

"Massimo, please," she begged.

"We're going to talk Arabella," I said.

She tried to pull her hand out of my grasp, but I held on tightly.

"Come," I said dragging her along with me.

"There you go again, with your commands. Stop it!" she said.

He ignored me.

"Massimo!" She yelled in frustration.

"Quiet."

"Why you pompous..."

"If you don't shut up, I swear I'm going to kiss you!"

Her eyes widened and her lips thinned.

She covered her mouth with her free hand and continued walking beside me.

Once we were outside in the garden I let go off her hand.

"Stay," I commanded.

"I am not a dog!" she yelled angrily. "I am sick and tired of you giving me commands, and now you're making it worse by giving one word commands as if I'm a dog! I. Am. Not. A. Dog." I growled angrily.

I laughed. "You are most definitely not a dog," I agreed, while looking at her from head to toe, seductively.

She obviously ignored the way I was looking at her because, she had a beautiful scowl on her face. "Why are you laughing? This is not funny!" She stomped her foot like a child.

"You're acting like a child Arabella!"

"You arrogant prick! How dare you! I am not a child," she said, stomping her foot again.

"Point made," I said.

"Whatever! You infuriate me! I was already mad at you for ordering me to change and come with you today..."

"Did you not have fun? I asked interrupting her.

"Of course I did. But that's not the point!" She hissed.