My Bodyguard's Forbidden Trespasses

CHAPTER 20

Just as I expected, he didn't reply—same old cold attitude.

He just tossed a towel at me. I wrapped it over my chest and made my way out of his bathroom. Once I got to his bathroom, my eyes immediately snapped to the wall clock on the wall.

12:11

“Hell no!” I exclaimed as the realization of what today's date dawned on me. It is my father's birthday. Every year, I made sure I was the first one to call him. That was a little father-daughter tradition.

“Killian,” I called “ can I call my father with your phone, since we have yet to get me a new SIM “

“Sure you can, “ he answered and handed over his phone to me.

My fingers fumbled on the unfamiliar device. My chest ached. I missed talking to my dad even if I didn't love his world, I loved being his child.

I dialed his private line, of course, I knew his number off hand. The phone rang twice then his deep, booming voice filled the room.

“Happy birthday to you …happy birthday to you…happy birthday, happy day…Happy birthday… to you, Daddy” I sang cheerfully.

“Hope I am the first to you, Daddy”

There was a moment of surprised silence. Seems like he was trying to be sure the voice was mine. Then a rich, hearty laughter. The way he always did when I surprised him.

“Princess! Oh my God, I thought you'd forgotten” he chimed.

“That is never going to happen Daddy” I said smiling “Happy birthday to the best Daddy in the entire universe.”

I could hear his smile through the phone.

“Princess “ he called, “And why are you calling from an unknown number?,” he asked.

I glanced around the room, then I remembered Killian had told me earlier that only a few people had this number and he always switches off his regular number once he approaches this house to avoid tracing.

Smart bodyguard.

“ I just wanted the surprise to hit a nerve. If I used my regular number you would know I was calling for the regular wishes”

I lied. I didn't want to tell him the details so he wouldn't be worried and besides it's pure evil to tell someone disturbing news on their birthday.

“And it surely hit a nerve, my darling. I was shocked. I only picked because the call came through my private number”

I perfectly understood what he was talking about. With all the recent happenings and threads, it is only ok to be skeptical.

My father chuckled “ Is everything secure? Any incidents I should know about?

My eyes flicked to Killian's direction, he was dressed in dark pants and a fitting black t-shirt. His expression showed he had heard the question, His lips moved silently: "No."

I was about to drop another lie.

“No, Daddy, everything has been quiet and Killian has been doing a great job as my bodyguard” I emphasized the word great job. “ Just adjusting to my new routine, you know.”

He hummed a low, thoughtful sound “ I am glad to hear that. I also hired a private investigator, to help sort out the stalker ”

Killian's jaw tightened but he didn't say anything. He just remained silent, his gaze fixed on the phone.

“This weekend, ” my father continued, his voice swelling with enthusiasm. “ It's going to be my celebration and my birthday party in one.” He paused, “I know we are all on edge now but you know how much I had looked forward to this promotion and finally it's here”.

Yeah, I surely knew how much he had dreamed of this promotion for years.

“I had planned to call you later in the day. I would like us to have a private party in our villa in Italy. I would ensure it is heavily guarded and you can come along with your bodyguard. It would really make me happy if you came.” His voice was calm yet I could feel he had a lot of expectations

Before I could respond, a different voice cut through the line, sharp and familiar. “Daddy! Give me the phone!” It was my sister, Ella

“Hii…Daisy…are you still there ?”

I blinked. “Huh? Yes, sure I am.”

Why the hell did she even want to talk to me, not like we are close though we are sisters.

“Relax girl…I don't bite and we are still sisters, right?” she asked “The thing is, it would be great if you could make it to Daddy's party. It's been a while since we partied as a family. You are not always interested so please…just come and I have made arrangements for your flight already .”

“Please… princess” Daddy added his voice.

“Ok..ok..fine…I would come” I agreed. But deep down I knew it was going to be a chaotic weekend for me. Because if Daddy isn't singing Ella’s praises, she would flaunt one thing or another to make herself look perfect.

But I can't avoid it forever.

Ella laughed “Great! You just bring a gift for your fiancé, your brother-in-law.”

My mouth went dry

“Impressive so my trophy younger sister finally settled uhh” I said slowly “ He must be tough enough to impress the almighty Ella” I said, quodding with my fingers in the air.

“He isn't just tough. He is tall, dark, handsome and he graduated top of his class at Oxford, his family owns half of Milan." She paused. "And the ring cost a fortune plus he loves and adores me" she rambled.

I rolled my eyes, “Impressive. Anything else ？”

I was already tired of her winning and it isn't the weekend yet.

“Daddy, also mentioned you were coming with your bodyguard am I right ？”

I beamed “ And you are asking because…”

“ Just wanted to confirm his presence since Daddy kept singing his praises and professionalism as he could single-handedly fight half of Italy and we just had to relax”

I forced a smile “Bye sis…” and I ended the call before she had any opportunity to spit out more nonsense.

I pressed the red icon and just stayed quiet for a while trying to visualize how dramatic my weekend was going to look.

Then his phone screen lit up and a familiar name appeared. Mandy, his supposed ex-girlfriend. Her message was straight and direct.

“We need to meet and re-strategise our plan”

I froze."What plan?" I wondered.