Chapter Three: The confrontation
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Amalia's mind began racing for a solution as the grip became more and more unbearable. His eyes held no amusement as they portrayed a cold and calculative aura.
"You shouldn't have left your room" he said again as he whispered in her ear causing fear to rush down her body.
With struggled with every nerve in her to remain still and not be intimidated even though her heart was beating very fast.
"What are you looking for in here? To the best of my knowledge it's not your study nor office"
She said as she looked at Jesse straight in the eyes.
"Too many questions are not good for you. You should learn to control your mouth " he answered letting out chuckles and his grip was a little loose now.
"Ok since there's nothing to hide from you anymore as you've seen it for yourself what do you think I'm doing here". He asked.
She was very smart and knew that provoking him was not the best thing to do now as it could further aggravate the matter. She desperately needed to think of a solution to leave from there without making him suspicious of her.
" I don't have any idea" she said turning her chin not to be faced with him. " However no matter what you might be doing I don't think it will be appreciated by Carlo." She added with a fear filled heart which she refused to portray.
Hearing the name Carlo made his expression become dark and he released her hand from his grip.
She took this as an opportunity to step back as she rubbed across the sore spot which was grabbed by him. " He must have something against Carlo." She thought. " But does Carlo know about this resentment?"
As she stood there rubbing her hand thinking, she heard him say. "What does he know, he's just but an i***t, a dog which barks but can't bite. Can't you see the way he treats you? You're just but a tool in his eyes."
" Why would you be sneaking around his office late in the night and without his permission if that's what you think about him?" Amalia countered looking at him but still rubbing her hand.
His jaw immediately tensed as he gritted his teeth, fear began rising in her that she had touched where she wasn't supposed to when he said with a smirk plastered on his face "what your tone young lady and stay out of affairs which don't concern and are more than you. You're too innocent for this."
Saying that, he passed her moving out of the study as she froze to her spot.
" He seems very dangerous" she exhaled saying to her self " what can he possibly be searching for in Carlo's study, he surely doesn't want anyone to know about this, what have I gotten myself into " she thought to herself as she walked to her room.
Once she entered her room and settled on the bed she noticed her hands trembling from fear
Amalia woke up to last night's events replaying in her mind. She had barely slept as she was so restless the whole night.
As usual during breakfast, Carlo sat there distant as always checking his phone from time to time sipping his coffee.
Sensing Amalia's unease, Wendy kept stealing glances at her as she ate her food.
" Ama, is everything ok, you look like you didn't sleep throughout the night".
After a moment of hesitation she slowly nodded " everything is fine was just a little restless resulting in poor sleep but I'm fine".
Amalia saw Carlo pause what he was doing after he heard her but he didn't look at her and continued scrolling through his phone shortly after. Pretending like he wasn't getting a thing about what they were talking about.
" Is it just restlessness, you look so pale" Wendy not convinced with her response insisted.
Not sure if she should bring up what she witnessed, she decided to just act like everything was alright " I'm ok don't you bother".
" You know you can always tell me anything, take your time even later I'll be here to get what's Disturbing you" Wendy wasn't ready to back down that easily. She was convinced there was a problem. For the short time Amalia had spent with them, she could tell that something was wrong. However this time her voice came out very soft.
Debating whether to open up or not, Amalia's thoughts were interrupted by Carlo's voice.
I have a few meetings to attend today and I'll be back only late at night." He said as he looked at Amalia for what lasted not more than a second.
Amalia has not yet finished processing what Carlo has said when Jesse entered the dining room as confident and casual as always. The sight of him made her stomach twist.
" Hello family, it's such a good morning" he said laying emphasis in the word family.
Hearing his voice made Wendy roll her eyes " oh please you're not a morning person what are you doing here?" She asked.
Sitting down across Amalia, Jesse chuckled as his eyes met hers for a second. They carried amusement in them which she guessed was because he knew she hadn't said anything concerning last night's event.
Carlo who didn't even acknowledge Jesse's presence just woke up leaving as he casually and flatly said to them " see you later".
" Hey Amalia, did you sleep well? You must be enjoying your husband's house" Jesse asked the moment Carlo was no longer anywhere near the dinning room. His voice was low in a way only Amalia could get.
Discomfort ran through her body which she refused to let him see as she answered him coolly " oh yes like a baby".
"Perfect you'll need it" he answered as his lips twitched.
Just when her mouth opened to ask what he meant by what he had just said, he stood up and said to the hearing of both Amalia and Wendy " enjoy your meal I'm going out for business".
Watching him leave made unease rise within her and just when she was thinking of what scheme he might be planning this time, she heard Wendy say from beside her." I can't trust him no matter how hard I try".
Evening had reached and Amalia was pacing from one corner to the other in her room. Jesse's words were replaying in her head " something is off and isn't right, what did he mean, is he planning something ?" She needed to find out what he was up to.
She made her way out of her room downstairs as she was determined to get hold of whatever he was up to.
The house was much quieter than usual at that hour as everyone had already retired to their various rooms. She walked to Carlo's study.
"Heading somewhere?" A voice startled her from the back as soon as she reached the door knob
“Going somewhere?”
Jesse said leaning on the wall behind her a knowing smirk displayed on his face as she turned to be faced with him.
" I guess the warning I gave you yesterday didn't get into your skull, you don't want to back out do you?" He said as he came very close to her that she could feel his breath on her forehead.
"Do you think I should still let you go this time?" His voice sounded almost like a whisper but sent chills down her body
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