Chapter Five
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Flashback~
There he was again, at that same spot, that same tree, holding the same book and just like before he was alone.
I wanted to talk to him, I want to be his friend but what if he doesn't like me back.
No! I shouldn't talk to him.
Mama said children who always stayed alone and away from people were shy and i shouldn't play with such kids so i wouldn't end up being a coward.
But… he wasn't shy, was he ?
I should talk to him. I decided.
In a low voice " Hey, I'm Emilia. I wanted sit here with you if you don't mind"
"Do you see my name on the bench ?"
"No"
"So why ask me ?"
"Oh, ehm… can we be friends ? I really really wanna be your friend "I pleaded.
Shutting his book and turning to me "Really! You do?", he asked somewhat shocked
"Yea, you seem cool"
"Thanks, people usually find me strange and weird because i don't talk to people much" he said sadly
"Oh, why though ?"
"I'm scared if we become friends they'll also leave me"
"Leave you?" I prodded
"Yes, like mum and dad" he buttressed
"Oh my! So sorry about that. But i won't leave, i promise" i assured
"You won't ? Pinky promise ?"
"Yes! pinky promise Enzo i won't leave you"
Ever since then I and Enzo became best friends, we shared everything together, especially my food and all.
Each time I met him he was with a book, drawing but he never showed me what it was. But today I will find out.
"What do you always do in that book, Enzo?" I asked during lunch hour as we ate together
"I draw. Design"
Confused, I asked "design?"
"Yea, i love designing"
"Designing what?"
"Jewelries, one day I plan on being the best designer in Italy Emilia" he answered excitedly
"Really, can I see your designs ?"
"Sure" he agreed and showed me his designs in the book
"These are really nice, would you teach me too ?"
"Yes, so we both can be the best jewelers in Italy"
"Yes!" I yelled in excitement.
Soon I started learning to design too and we both designed jewelry together. I love art just like I did my best friend. We both decided to become great jewel makers and designers in the future.
~End of flashback~
I watch him slowly drift to sleep then I laid on the couch and slept too.
I woke up to a blanket over me and on a soft mattress, i was on the bed but Enzo was gone. I rushed downstairs to meet Sara
"Where's Enzo ? He isn't in the room ?"
She snickered "He's fine dear, he left early this morning and seemed really excited"
"Ohh okay then, i guess I'll be in my room then"
I said and went back upstairs, i couldn't stop thinking about the fact i woke up with a blanket on me and on the mattress.
Did Enzo carry me? And cover me?!
Was he no longer angry with me?
I couldn't wait for him to get back to ask, i love him and i just hope he finally saw that and was ready to make this work.
I waited but he didn't come and I slowly slept off.
The noise of my door opening and closing pulled me out of my sleep as i jerked in fear only to see Enzo.
No wait. A drunken Enzo.
A walked over to me and palmed my face softly.
"I got the deal Emilia, i reached the top" he slurred
"Deal? What deal?"
"I'm now one of the top in the world. I Enzo Lombardo in the top five best Jewel designer and maker in the world"
Ohh that deal! So my designs got him the contract.
"That's great news" i shouted in excitement jumping off the bed and hugging him, he didn't seem to care as he hugged me back.
"It calls for celebration!!" He echoed walking to the little bar in my room and getting us a drink, i was going to protest but this was a happy moment and it did call for celebration.
And the celebration was with me !!!
We had the first shot.
Second.
Third.
Fourth.
Fifth. Till i lost count.
We were both drunk and wasted.
"Do you know you're very beautiful and attractive, so damn hard to resist" he complimented using his hand to trace my face
"And you're also so handsome, very handsome"
He grinned "You think so huh ?"
"Yep, you're the most handsome man i know"
"And you're the most beautiful too"
Getting on the bed i said "Thanks"
"I also want to sleep too" he said and got on the bed.
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Enzo stirred slightly beside me and i shifted slowly waking up.
I stared at him watching him carefully as he slept, his breathing steady.
He looked so peaceful, i watched as he slowly opened his eyes and he stared at me for a
second before jerking up abruptly.
"What the f**k are you doing in my room?"
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