Secrets & Lies

When in Rome| 30

(2 months later...)

In the past two months I've endured the ups and downs of Sebastian Romano's mood swings, Javier and I have somewhat become friends, Aaron has begun looking for an apartment closer to me and I've been working more on my self care. After all the drama from two months ago mostly everything had been cleared up. I haven't had any problems with harsh articles and my social media presence grew a little. I've also been expanding my skills at work.

I've been working closely with different departments when the schedule allows it, in attempt to get accustomed to the rest of the company and not just the stuff Sebastian handles. Speaking of him, he's been a bit of a jackass lately which is nothing unusual. I've never seen someone with so many mood swings in my life.

Today we are going to Rome. I'm actually sitting on his Jet with his Amara and Alex waiting for him. "Amara do you have any idea where he is?" I asked.

"Nope. He never usually tells us his whereabouts which he probably should consider in his line of work." She said. Alex smacked the back of her head and they started fighting. Once they were finished she fixed her hair and he moved away from her.

"What do you mean his line of work?" I asked. "Umm- I mean working as one of the top ceos and an elegible bachelor puts a target on your back ya know." She said. I knew that was bullshit.

"Sure."

Just as I finished my statement, in walked the devil. Once he was seated and the flight attendant went over the flight time and stuff we were taking off.

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When the plane landed the four of us went straight to Sebastian's hotel. Sebastian owned 10 Hotels on 3 different continents. He told me once that I might get the chance to visit them all.

Sebastian and I were staying in the presidential suite while his siblings were in penthouse suites on the floor below ours. There were 3 rooms in the presidential suite and Sebastian let me get first pick on the rooms.

Anyone would've chosen the biggest suite with the nicest bathroom and biggest closet but I chose the room with the best view. I was getting all my clothes settled in my room when Sebastian knocked on the door.

"Yes?"

"We are going to lunch in 20 minutes. Be prepared and please change your skirt." He said. I didn't get to say anything because he left as soon as he finished talking.

What was wrong with my skirt? I just shrugged it off and went back to folding clothes. For the next 20 minutes I organized my stuff and scampered out my room when Sebastian knocked on the door.

"I swear sometimes I think you're deaf." I heard him grumble. "No need to be rude."

"If you'd follow directions, I wouldn't have to be."

I rolled my eyes and went towards the door. I was stopped and tossed over Sebastian's shoulder causing me to let out a short squeal. "Put me down!"

He walked a little bit before entering my room. "Seriously, Sebastian!"

"Fine."

He quite literally lifted my legs and pushed me the rest of the way off of his shoulder and onto my bed. "Was That necessary?!"

"Well, no. But who cares." He grinned. "Can't stand your ass man." I mumbled under my breath as I got off the bed and pulled my skirt down. "Where do you think you're going still wearing that?"

I glared at him as he stood there with his arms crossed over his chest and a challenging look on his face. "Fine!" I exclaimed and threw my hands up dramatically. "Thank you."

I mocked him as he exited the room and went through my things to figure out what I'd change into. My skirt went nicely with the top I was wearing so now I'm gonna have to change my whole outfit. I still don't get what the problem is. The skirt literally goes past my knees.

Once I changed into an all black ensemble, I headed out of my room. "Happy now?"

"Yes, very. Let's go."

He grabbed my hand and pulled me along with him out of the room. "Is dragging me really necessary?"

"Do you want me to carry you?" He asked. It was clear he was annoyed, I didn't care much. "No I want you to slow down or let my hand go."

"I wAnT yOu To SlOw DoWn oR LeT My hAnD Go." He mocked and I flipped him up behind his back. "Right back at you, love."

When we got to the lobby I saw Amara and Alex waiting for us. "Nyla!" The pair exclaimed. "Hey you two." I smiled. I went to walk into Amara's open arms but Sebastian's grip on my hand tightened. "I think you can let go now." I mumbled irritatedly.

He stuck his tongue out at me but let go anyway. "Can we go to the car now?" He asked after I hugged his siblings.

It took us less than 15 minutes to arrive at a diner that Sebastian's mother owned. I was lookin at the menu when I heard someone approaching. I looked up and saw the waiter ready to take orders. "Hi im Max and I'll be your waiter, can I starts you off with drink?" He asked in Italian first but for my sake amara translated not knowing I knew what he said anyway. The whole time he spoke he was looking at me.

"I'll have orange juice." I replied in Italian.

"Orange juice?" Amara whispered to me questioningly. I just nodded. He took everyone else's order and winked at me before walking away.

When Max came back we shared a similar exchange while he took our meal orders. But this time he was a little more flirty. Sebastian's jaw was clenched and he looked a lot more irritated than usual. Almost jealous date I say. I was hoping and praying that, that wasn't the case.

When Max walked away Amara kicked me under the table. I glared at her and she smiled innocently.

"Nyla girl, if you don't take full advantage of that I will." She said. I just laughed at her. "I need to know your secret...Every time we passed somebody they were looking at you. Even the women." She pointed out. I waved her off.

"No the women were looking at the 4 guys we were surrounded by. The guys couldn't even see me." I shrugged. 

Out the corner of my eye I saw Sebastian glaring at me. I just ignored him and continued to talk about the waiter with Amara. The food came out fast and we spent 3 quarters of an hour laughing and talking instead of eating. Soon enough we were finished and on our way out the door.

"Do you have any siblings, Nyla?" Amara asked when we settled into the car. The car was silent so when she asked everybody looked at me.

"Yeah I have three brothers." I said.

"What are their names?" She's so nosy.

"Well, curious George, their names are Aaron, Cameron, and Jayden." I said and showed pictures of them.

"Damn, bless your parents. You and your brothers are fine as hell! " Amara exclaimed.

"You are one to talk." I said.

"I mean they Alright but Aaron can like...get it." She whispered.

"He can do what?" Sebastian and Alex asked simultaneously.

"Nothing." She said quickly.