Billionaire to Billionaire

Chapter 14.

*Andi's view

This morning is the morning Anthony and I leave and take separate ways. We weren’t going to leave early but we both had work stuff come up, calling us back. We both have our bags packed and are sitting down to enjoy a nice breakfast with Mom and Dad. "Anthony, we sure are going to miss you around here! Are you sure you can't stay a little bit longer?" My Mother asks. Smiling, Anthony replies "As much as I want to, I can't. Trust me Ms. Fran, if I could stay here forever...I would! You guys have been amazing! And I'm really going to miss your cooking!" "Awww! You're just trying to butter me up! And it works! I made you some cookies for the trip!" Momma blushes. Mom and Dad send us out the door with hugs and Kisses. And Anthony with a gallon bag of homemade cookies. Momma got an extra peck on the cheek for that. We load everything up into the back of the escort taking us to the airport. I leave my jeep parked in the pole barn this time instead of driving it back. At the airport we get checked in and on the plane. Holding hands and talking the whole time. The trip is a short one and doesn't take us long to get to our destination. After we land, we grab our bags and start to head our separate ways. Before we can, Anthony pulls me into him and gives me a long, passionate kiss. It ignites the butterflies in my belly and I feel myself blush. "Call me when you get home, will you?" " I will". "Good." "I’ll see you when you arrive Friday afternoon, ok?" "Yes! I’ll call you when I leave. I'll talk to you in a few" "ok". Neither one of us wanting to leave. We're interrupted by a cough and an "Excuse me, Ma'am...?" It's John, here to pick me up. I blush and turn towards John. "John! I wasn't expecting you to pick me up today! John, I would like for you to meet Anthony Mozzeo." "Ah! Good day, sir! Nice to meet you!" John greets Anthony. "Nice to meet you, John! I've heard a lot about you! Andi says you're her best!" John smiles "Yes! Thank you! It's an honor to work with Ms. Russo! My wife and I adore her!" I smile and let John know I’ll be right there as I hand him my bags. I turn to Anthony and kiss him one last time. We part ways and I regret having to leave him.

When we get to the car, John is giving me weird looks. "Out with it, what is it?" I reply. "Ma'am, do you realize who that is?" "Who?" "Anthony Mozzeo! The man you were just with!" "Well, I feel like I do. But am I missing something?" I'm almost scared to ask. John thinks for a moment and pulls out his tablet. He pulls up a bunch of info and I quickly realize the guy I've been swooning over is not only a person I've been using as an example for how I run my businesses, but is one of the biggest business owners in our nation. And currently a competitor in some aspects of business. I sink back in my chair. Holy crap. What was I thinking? How was I supposed to know!? It never crossed my mind to run a check on him. John takes great amusement out of this. "I knew you deserved better! He's perfect!" I glare at John. "John, that's not why I like him.." " I know! But if his personality and self have already won you, which I can tell it has, then it makes it even better that you're on the same level business wise!" He exclaims. I frown at John. "We're not on the same level. He's so much higher than me". John's turn to frown. "Andi, you are as good as him. If you weren't, I don't think I would have found you two kissing in the middle of the airport. Now! Tell me all the details! Sara is going to want to know it all!" I roll my eyes and tell him everything as we drive to the main office. I don't know who's more excited, me or John!

When we get to the office, I call Anthony to let him know I've arrived. He's still in his travels. Then my secretary comes in for a quick meeting to update me on everything from her end. "Miss Russo, I have one more thing to talk to you about" she states with some hesitation. "David Smith has been coming in every day to see you. He's really starting to ware on us". I nod. My team was made aware that we had split and he was not allowed to go in past the first reception desk. "OK, I understand that. I still don't wish to see him so if he comes today, please direct him away. I'll have a security guard come up and he can escort him out. I’m sorry you guys have had to deal with him. Thank you!" "It's alright! I wanted to make you aware. He's also shown up with flowers a couple of times and we've thrown them away". I groan. "Douchebag. Thank you, Izzy. I appreciate that!" She exits my office and I go about my way. Sure enough, about 2:00 in the afternoon I receive an alert he's entered the building. I dispatch security to help my people take care of him and hide in my office. Thankfully they're able to do their job and he leaves immediately. Around 5 pm I find myself exhausted and decide to call it a night. John takes me home and makes sure everything is OK. I had alerted my building security earlier about David and that he was not allowed in under any circumstances. I don't care if he's bleeding out. No exceptions. I send Anthony a message that I'm home and going to crawl into bed. He sends me a sad face and a message saying he wishes he was there with me. Me too! We say our good nights and agree to talk in the morning.

The next morning, I wake to my phone going off. It's Anthony. "Good Morning beautiful!" "Mmmm good morning to you too!" We chit chat back and forth while we get ready and when we head out the door. At night we do the same thing. He's become the number one thing I look forward to each day!

Thursday morning I wake up the same way. We chit chat as we're getting ready and head out the door. It saddens me every day when we say our goodbyes. I so badly want to be in his arms. To have my legs wrapped around his waist and my fingers in his beard and hair. Sigh. One more day. He'll be here tomorrow evening for the Fargo Banquet. John and I get to the office and my security team instantly alerts me that David is there. Geezus, he's getting annoying. I try to sneak up stairs but am meet with him as soon as I get to the first reception area. "Andrea! God! Do you know how long I've been trying to get ahold of you, sweetheart! Why aren't you answering my call" I try to ignore him. "Welcome, Ms. Russo! Glad to see you!" My other secretary says. "Good morning! Any messages for me this morning?" Before she can answer "Andrea! Will you please talk to me!? What is the matter with you!?" I deeply sigh and turn to David while motioning for the guard. "Mr. Smith, I do not wish to talk to you. Our ties have already been cut. Please stop harassing me and my staff". I coldly state. He just looks at me " Is that why you charged me for cleaning my car?" Security grabs his arms and I turn and walk into my office area, ignoring him. Izzy meets me at the door and apologizes. "It's ok! It was bound to happen. Maybe now he'll see that I'm serious" I try to smile out. My morning is full of meetings so John and I set down to work.

I’m on my last meeting of the day, finishing things up, when Izzy comes in. Looking flustered. John goes to approach her but I wave him off. Izzy comes up and leans to my ear "Ms. Russo, there's a Mr. Mozzeo here to see you. Should I direct him to your waiting room?" I look at her. Why was she flustered? "No, he can be taken directly to my office." "Ma'am, you do realize that it's Mr. Anthony Mozzeo?" I try not to chuckle and keep my face straight, "Yes. Please direct him to my office". John has to turn as he realizes the thoughts of my staff. They know who he is in the business world...not in MY world. Izzy looks at me with astonishment, nods and exits. I wrap things up with the meeting and try not to run back to my office. Izzy looks like she's sweating bullets when I get back to the office. I smile and close the door as I enter my room. Anthony is setting behind my desk with his feet up. Looking very much at home. I smile and greet him. Trying to be sure the ears at my door can hear "Mr. Mozzeo! You were not due until tomorrow afternoon! What are doing here in my office, harassing my staff?" He laughs and comes over to me, wrapping his arms around me, and gently says "I couldn't stay away from you any longer. It was hard enough watching you walk away at the airport. I hope you're not mad.." I grin up at him "Delighted beyond words, to be exact!" I reach up and slowly give him a kiss. Taking my time. Reminding my senses what he means to me. He returns the kiss in the same fashion. I lead him over to couch and we set together. We sit and just embrace each other. Enjoying being reunited. "Are you able to be away from your office earlier than expected?" I finally ask. "Well, I had some business to do here today, actually, and I've already finished it so I came to see you right away. Peter and my staff are expertly handling everything else. I’m more of an overseer these days!" He adds happily. "So are you staying tonight, then?" I ask. "Yes, I heard about this exquisite hotel I’m thinking about trying". "You're kidding, right!? I mean, unless it's mine...but why wouldn't you stay with me?" I stammer out. He smiles and leans his forehead into mine. "Andi, I have no intentions of staying anywhere BUT with you!" I smile and blush, realizing he just played me, and kiss his lips biting down on the bottom one. He groans and moves me onto his lap.

Before we can continue, there's a buzz on my intercom. We both groan but I get up and answer it. "Yes?" "Ms. Russo, I’m so sorry! It's Mr. Smith again" "Dammit! Ok. Give me just a moment. Is security dealing with it yet?" "They're trying ma'am!" "Ok, hold on. "Anthony shoots me a raised eyebrow as I stand with my head in my hands. I brief him on what's going on and he says, "Let's go take care of it". So we step out of my office and head out to the first reception area. Izzy has already joined the other secretary and is trying to get David to leave with security. David comes huffing over when he sees me. Obviously not seeing Anthony next to me as everyone else has. "Andrea! Will you tell these people to stop! We need to talk in private!" "Mr. Smith, I told you earlier I already cut ties with you. What is it you want?" "Can't we do this in private, sweetheart?" "First, I’m not you're sweetheart. Second, no. We will no longer communicate in private. If you have something to say, you say it here". "Andrea, I don't understand! First you send me home from Italy. Then I find you sold my car. Then I receive a bill for damages. And now you're not talking to me! Is this any way to treat your fiancé?!" I snort. "I sent you home from Italy because you broke up with me for another girl. Best decision of my life, by the way! I sold the car because it was my car. I paid for it. I sent you the bill, which you have 72 hours to pay or we will go to court over, because the car was filthy and unsellable if I didn't. Lastly, you are NOT, nor have you EVER been my fiancé. Another great decision on my part." "Andrea, you're talking nonsense, my dear". He says while trying to take my hands. I quickly pull back. " Excuse me. You need to refrain from laying hands on Ms. Russo" I hear Anthony demand. "And just who do you think you are? You're not in control of her feelings for me!" I feel Anthony's body tense up behind me. "Not that it's any of your concern, was it Mr. Smith? But I'm Ms. Russo's boyfriend and currently I do have a working interest in her feelings. Right now I can tell you she has had enough of you. She has made it very clear that she wants nothing to do with you. I suggest leave now before we take further legal actions for your harassment on Ms. Russo and her staff." He has moved in front of me and now leans into David." And if trust me, if the legal implications don't make it clear, I will personally execute others means of helping to control this matter. Do I make myself clear? Good. You will now exit with security without any further incident". I blush when he says he's my boyfriend but my core is ignited by how he took charge and tried to protect me. David huffs and turns to leave with security.

Anthony has one of my hands and brings it to his mouth with a kiss. "How about lunch, my love?" "Sure!" I say. I ask Izzy to grab my purse and send everyone back to work after informing security to keep a look out. Anthony and I leave and head for my favorite restaurant down the street. One of mine!