Chapter 3
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She was about to reply when his door opened and in walked his brother Armando.
“Santo I need you to look at these folders for the new products to be advertised.”
Isabella stood up and went straight into Armando’s arms which he welcomed her with.
“Oomph, hello la mia principessa.”
Armando then proceeded to kiss her forehead. She squeezed his body tightly, she missed her best friend.
“Hi, did you miss me?” She beamed at him, giggling.
Armando looked down at her and laughed lightly, still holding her.
“Yes I did, I actually texted you a few minutes ago now I can see why you haven’t replied. Hello big brother.”
Isabella saw Santo nod at Armando then he held out his hand for the files. She released Armando who gave the files to Santo. She frowned at she observed Santo’s change of attitude towards Armando.
Armando raised an eyebrow at his brother then took a glance at Isabella and something clicked. He had probably interrupted something between them, Armando not being one to ruin things, decided to bow out.
Raising his up his hands in silent surrender to Santo, he retreated. “I will leave you to it, catch you at lunch la mia principessa.”
“Okay bye Armando.”
Isabella turned back to Santo who had a frown on his face.
“Santo are you okay?” She asked concerned.
Santo brought his attention back to Bella and cleared his throat.
“Sorry I am fine. Where were we?”
“Discussing what you’ll say at the press release.” She smiled, teasingly.
He laughed lightly, grabbing one file Armando brought and perusing through it.
“Nice try Bella, my answer is still no.”
Isabella stood up and sighed heavily.
“You will say yes eventually.”
“Nicholas will send you information on dinner.”
Sensing their interaction was over, Isabella walked to the door, hesitating.
“Can I ask something?”
He brought his head up from the file and looked at her.
“Yes?”
“Can I get the files for the last 3 years on the P.R?”
Santo smiled at her. “Ofcourse, speak to Nicholas, let him know I’ve approved it.”
“Thank you, bye Santo.”
“Bye Isabella.”
Santo viewed the door, watching her go speak to Nicholas. Nicholas looked at him and he gave a firm nod then went back to the folders on his desk.
Isabella entered her office, settled in and began writing down her ideas she could present for the dinner. She grew excited at the prospect of finally having her ideas and thoughts being heard, it thrilled her.
It was a while after lunch when Armando popped into her office and laid down her lunch.
“Thank you, how was your holiday with Jamie?”
Armando looked around her office before he spoke.
“Fantastic, to be in a country where there is no judgement, total anonymity and just silence. Every man’s dream.”
Isabella stared at Armando and gasped.
“Your eyes are sparkling, why?”
Armando shook his head.
“Jamie and I are inviting you to dinner, we have a surprise for you.”
Isabella shrieked in excitement, clapping her hands.
“I have a feeling I need to bring bubbly.” She sang.
Armando chuckled at Isabella’s animated behaviour.
“Standard babe.”
Isabella grabbed her chicken sandwich, taking a huge bit out of it. Armando was about to say something when they heard a knock.
“Come in.” Armando shouted.
In walked Lola, Isabella’s sister, unlike Isabella Lola had her mother’s looks. She had hazel eyes that went with the luscious curly light brown hair, she was the tallest of the sisters which went hand in hand with her being a famous model.
“Hello my darling P.R, hi Armando.” Lola grinned at them.
Isabella rolled her eyes, she was only a darling when she had to do a favour for Lola. Gulping down her sandwich she turned to Lola.
“What is it this time Lola?”
Lola gasped dramatically as she sat down next to Armando.
Isabella stared down at Lola silently until Lola sighed, giving in.
“Fine, I need to get out of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion show.”
Isabella’s eyes almost popped out. “Are you crazy?! I went through hell getting that for you. What happened Lola?!” Isabella stood up, huffing as she folded her arms.
Lola took a deep sigh as she looked up at Isabella.
“Well I kinda of accidentally slept with one of the organizer’s boyfriend and now she’s out to get me.”
Shrugging her shoulders as if it was nothing.
- Writer
