SPANISH GODDESS

CHAPTER 8 : [ OSVALDO'S POV ]

I looked at the time -where was she?!

My men were gathered around the table and were passing strategies around. I heard a commotion happening downstairs and I groaned in frustration as the doors rudely swung open - security ran in and looked around without noticing my frustration. I impatiently tap my index finger while they ignore the disrespect they just showed me. They run back out, closing the doors slightly - as my men continue talking , the doors open again and I lose it. '' Did everyone just forget who I am suddenly?!''

Elora walked in gracefully , ignoring my annoyance as usual. Her eyes standing out even more - she stops in the middle of the room. ''Stefano Russo is after me !'' ''what do you mean by after you?'' she looks at Alden and he stares at her ''consider me the heir to the Russo Mafia legacy!'' a few people gulp , others look at me questioningly making me look back at them and they lower their gaze. ''What an interesting piece of information you have there!'' Elora rolls her eyes '' cut out the arrogance Xandros and the ' I'm the beast of mafia's so I deserve respect , loyalty and perhaps your life' because first off it doesn't work on me and secondly respect is earned and loyalty is proven and my life is nothing more than storms!''

Alden nearly chokes at his laughter , everyone else tries to contain their grins, smirks and smiles. Elora clearly doesn't know what happens if someone goes against my word or disobeys and disrespects me! I look at her with a blank expression ,my gaze as intense as it was last night, the air is thick and everyone ceases to exit. '' EVERYONE LEAVE!''

Without waiting , they out of the boardroom- I look at Elora as she takes a seat opposite me at the far end of the table -she intertwines her hands while staring back at me. '' So what gives you the right to treat me like that?'' she smiles ''because you just another being , not a king or god-just a being!'' She knew exactly how to get under my nerves and I disliked that. '' Is that how you treat your savior?'' I ask while sitting back in my seat. '' But oh dear , did I hurt your feelings? not all my saviors are as obnoxious as you and that list is nil because I have no saviors!'' she tells me proudly and I just observe her.

I scoff and get up, I take slow strides towards her as she deciphers my movement . She looked up at me as I reached her seat. I bent down and pulled her seat facing me. My lips were just above hers when I whispered'' you overstayed your welcome!'' her lips curved into a smile '' and you pushing your boundaries by trying to look out for me!'' she whispered back. She gently pulls my chin down and pecks my lips before she walks out. I look at her leaving - well she isn't wrong , me caring? how stupid!

[ ELORA'S POV ]

I laugh to myself just thinking about how I got under his nerves, I walk out of the building and I spot Alden. ''Thanks for keeping an eye on me!'' his gunmetal blue eyes meet mine and he smiles with a light chuckle '' its finally a pleasure to meet you!'' I laugh ''I seem to have a fan!'' I do a slight bow and he bursts out laughing. ''You are the exact thing he needs right now!'' Alden looks up and I follow his movement- I see Osvaldo standing on the highest building looking down at us- Alden waves while I salute Osvaldo- he must be annoyed as he walks away. '' Baby steps Alden!'' Alden grins.

I get into my car and drive to Bay Side - as soon as I enter the building , my sister comes running to me. '' Are you okay?'' she looks me over , noticing my cuts ,but I cut her off before she could speak'' I'm perfect, Osvaldo managed to be there somehow!'' she narrows her eyes '' you two are getting pretty close huh?'' I dramatically sigh '' I can look after myself !'' she smiles '' keep low for a few days just until grandmother meets Osvaldo ! '' I roll my eyes '' will do!''

I saw Zale and walked right past him. He looked like he wanted to ask me something ,but he has no right, especially after what he did!

I get home , take a quick shower and get dressed.