Leo's pov:
I was least interested about today but now I'm intrigued. I look at the fierce-looking woman in front of me. She had wheat coloured skin, dark black hair, falling till her shoulders, beautiful ice-blue eyes, a maroon dress that perfectly complimented her plump red lips. She was quite tall, about 5'10" I'd say. I could tell she doesn't wear heels too often and that she was forced to wear them today.
"Lea, how've you been!" Mom hugged her. They all greeted each other and hugged each other. If they're all such best friends, why am I meeting her for the first time?
"Why don't the two of you go talk in the backyard?" Vienna suggested. We nodded and I followed Azalea to the backyard.
[Back to Azalea]
"Soooo why Doberman?" I chuckled at my horrible ability to break the ice.
He chuckled before answering. "My dad gave me this nickname. According to him, Dobermen are fierce, strong, royal and people fear them. So yeah that's about it. I heard your dad calls you Giglio. Why's that?"
"Man we're really trying to get small talk here" I laughed. "Well when I was young, papa used to calm me down by giving me lilies whenever I cried. I always loved lilies so he started calling me Lily or Giglio if you will."
He smiled at my remark.
"You do realize that they want us to get married right?" he asked.
"Yep and it's not happening"
"Ouch. Am I that bad, tesoro (treasure)?"
"Oh shut up. Where's Diana?" I asked, changing the topic.
"She had some important assignment but she'll be here in about 10-15 minutes."
"Okay this is the most small talk I've ever had in my entire life." I sat on the lawn chair.
"Tell me about it, for me, it usually just goes down to buy a drink, flirt, have sex. Small talk isn't really my forte."
"Yeah I know, you have quite an image there"
"Amazing aren't I?" He swooped his fallen fringe.
"Sure, whatever floats your boat." I rolled my eyes.
"Also, how is it possible that our families know each other so well but we've never met before?" he asked.
"I know right? They are literally partners. Papa and Diana always talk about you but how come Diana never brought you to her fights."
"I always refuse to go with her and make some other plans but if I knew you were with her, maybe I would've considered coming along."
"Oh I feel honored" I mocked. "You should" he chuckled.
We laughed. Soon, small talk turned to opening up. I don't know why they call him cold or ruthless. Yes, he might be cocky but he is really sweet well till now he is.
"Hi Lea, Leo, how are we doing?"
"Diana! My favourite Ricci!" I stood up, running to go hug her.
"Tesoro, you're breaking my heart here." he sighed dramatically.
Diana Ricci, Leo's younger sister and also an assassin. She is my age and three years younger than Leo. She is the only one, other than my parents and Emma, who knows I'm Blaze. Yeah, you heard right, Leo doesn't know who he's dealing with here.
"Hello brother." she said, sneeringly.
"Hello sister." he rolled his eyes.
"So is my brother treating you right?"
"Eh he's okay." I giggled.
"Okay? please women love THIS okay" he swayed his hands from his head to toe.
"Yeah I wonder if they're blind sometimes." Diana mocked.
"Oh yeah? blind or not, at least I manage to get some."
"Oh no, you didn't!" Diana gasped "You better start running, Leo." she warned, as she chased after him.
"Another pair of Emma and Jay. Great." I facepalmed.
Soon we walked out to the main hall and sat with our parents. It was time for the Riccis to leave.
"Well I hope Leo didn't annoy you and that you two keep meeting?" Camilla smiled.
"Well, you heard mama, see you around tesoro, and next time maybe less of the small talk" He winked suggestively.
"You wish. See you around idiota"
[Later that day] [Around 9 pm]
"Soo... how did it go with Doberman?" Emma asked, laying back on my bed.
"For the last time Em, LEONARDO and it was good? A lot of small talk though."
"Don't worry, it's just first-day meeting jits. You'll get better along the way." Jay winked, placing his feet over Emma's.
Jay White, this blonde dumbass is older than Emma by two years and is also a hacker. We named them "Blonde beauties". They hate it so we continue to call them that. He is also like my older brother. He has always helped me and been super protective of me along with my father.
"You did agree to meet him again right?" he asked. "Well yes...."
"LET'S GO!" they cheered.
"This calls for clubbing. Let's drink tonight bitches!" Emma suggested.
"Hell yeah! I'm in." Jay exclaimed.
"I don't know guys.." I hesitated.
Emma shot me with her puppy eyes.
"Nuh-uh you're not- I said stop- ugh okay fine I'll go." I facepalmed.
"Yay! we're gonna meet you downstairs in 30, gotta go change." They walked out.
Deciding. I should probably start dressing up, I walked into my closet and looked for something to wear. "Bralette....denim shorts.... yeah works" I murmured as I pulled them out of the closet.
[At the club]
"This was such a great idea!" Emma grinned as she bopped her head to the beat of the music.
"I think I'm a little tipsy!" Jay yelled.
"I wanna go back and sleep!" I rolled my eyes.
"Hey, party people!" I heard someone from behind my shoulder.
"Oh hi, Nate." Emma passed a faint smile.
"Hi, Lea." He smirked.
"Uh hi" I looked anywhere but in his eyes.
Nate Black, an underground fighter and we basically hate him but have to pretend to like him. He has been obsessed with me for as long as I can remember and is always trying to get into my panties. He is rude, obnoxious, a jerk, and good for nothing.
"C'mon Lea stop ignoring me, darling."
"Don't call me darling." I warned.
"Leave her alone Nate, she's seeing someone." I widened my eyes at Emma's remark.
"Seeing someone? Whom?"
"Leonardo Ricci." Jay added, with pride.
"The Doberman?" Nate looked at me, confused.
"Yes, The Doberman."
"When did this happen?" his jaws clenched.
"Earlier today. They have long-term plans which don't include you." I glared at Emma but she went on.
"Emma!" I finally broke my silence.
"What? It's the truth! Leo and her make a beautiful pair so she'd appreciate it if you backed off now." Jay defended her.
"This isn't fair! I'll be back for you Lea" he growled as he stomped away.
"What the fuck was that about?!"
"That will keep him away don't worry." Emma assured.
"It better or you're both dead."
[Meanwhile outside the club]
"No one takes my Azalea away from me. I'm coming for you Leonardo Ricci. You better sleep with one eye open" Nate thought to himself.
To be continued...
I hope y'all liked this chapter! Azalea and Leo seem to like each other and what will Nate do? Dun dun dunnnn, Anyways what do you think will happen next? Keep reading to find out ;) ILYSMM xx