Alexander's POV:
I sat at the couch and was scrolling through my phone when Isabella came in. I was bored so I asked her, "Wanna do something?" She replied, "Like?" Suddenly an idea came into my mind. "Let's play 20 questions." "Okay. I'll start. What's your favorite color?" She asked. "Dark blue. Yours?" "I guess deep red. Favorite movie?" "I don't have one. What's yours?" "Twilight and Harry Potter series." "Isn't Harry Potter for kids?" I asked. She gasped and said, "You don't get to say that. Everyone can watch those movies. Anyway, the next question. If you weren't a Mafia then what would you like to do?" She asked. I sighed and answered "I don't know. I never thought of being something other than this. I guess I'd go travelling," and she laughed. Like full blown life. It was like music to my ears.
"Why are you laughing?" I asked her. She sobered up and answered, "You just don't look like a travelling type that's it." "Oh yeah and why is that?" I asked her. "I don't know. I just peg you for an engineer or some cold ruthless businessman who is softie from inside." I just rolled my eyes and chuckled.
"I want you to answer this question honestly. Why did you flinch when I touched your cheek?" I asked her. It was bothering me. I don't know why. "I am not usually comfortable with the guys but I felt comfortable with you even when you killed those men and flinching was just a reflex," she said softly. I felt happy with her confession. It gave me a sense of protectiveness washed over me. "My turn now, Do you have any hobbies that don't include guns and violence?" she asked. I am surprised by her question. "I like to read sometimes. Okay next question. Why do you live with your uncle when he treats you badly?" her body tensed as I asked her this question but I had to ask her. "My parents are dead. And I didn't have anyone else other than my uncle so he took me in and I am just repaying their favor."
I nodded but seemed unconvinced about her reason to live with them. She was looking upset so I decided to change the topic. "Wanna watch a movie?" I asked her. "Sure. I'll get the popcorn ready" she replied. I put on some random movie and she went into the kitchen. She came out after sometime with a bowl full of popcorn and a few chocolates that we took from the store. She places all the things on the coffee table and sits beside me.
I click the play button and start the movie. After some time I see that Isabella is dozing off so I put her head on my shoulder so she doesn't hurt herself or sprain her neck. The movie was halfway completed when I started feeling tired. I look beside me to see Isabella passed out. She was cuddling to me and had a death grip on my arm as if she was afraid that I'd leave her. I turned the TV off and gently lifted her in bridal style so she wouldn't wake up. I carried her to the bedroom and put her down softly.
She stirred a little but went back to sleep when she found a comfortable position. She looked really peaceful. Her full lips were little pouty, her long lashes fanning her cheeks gently, her hair were spread all over the pillow. She looked beautiful. I shook my head at that thought and pulled the comforter over her body. I was leaving when I felt my hand tug. I looked behind me and saw that Isabella was holding my hand and had a frown on her face. I moved to my side and lay down. As if sensing she hugged me. In a way we were cuddling and I didn't cuddle. But with her I don't know what happened but I get the feeling to protect her. It felt natural. So I let her be. I kiss her head and fall asleep.
And God knows it was one of the best sleeps for him and also for her.
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