2 casanova

In the meantime we were back in my apartment and I was already on the sofa reading a book.

Among other things, I had to choose a dress for a gala tonight.

Actually, I wanted anything but to go there. But as I said, I was under my father's control.

The reason for my reluctance was Taylor Conson, the son of a friend and successful business partner of my father.

He had a good image with most people, but he was very pushy with me. He insisted on close physical contact between us, which I found mostly simply inappropriate and uncomfortable.

Enzo has never met him because he hadn't worked as my personal bodyguard for very long. Taylor was a Casanova, he was handsome and rich, but he imagined more between us than there was.

I could live with it because I didn't see him too often.

Maybe I should mention that he stole my virginity.

I was drunk, - of course - at his eighteenth birthday party.

Back then, I was seventeen and innocent.

After THAT night, we were dating for a while, but he was someone who didn't like to commit to anybody.

He loved being the main character in the people's crowd. I accepted that and we fell apart as friends.

I was never really in love with him, but I like to remember our fun time together.

That's why we knew each other well, but our friendship had only suffered from the whole rubbing together. 

I was torn from my book by a knock on my door, whereupon I immediately went to open it.

Enzo was standing in front of me in an even more elegant suit than usual and slightly raised the corners of his mouth at the sight of me.

I was still wearing sweatpants and had completely forgotten that the only thing that covered my breasts was a crop top.

"Hey, what is it?" I wanted to know.

"You should be ready in half an hour and come downstairs with me," he explained to me in a factual, monotonous voice.

"Are you my company?" I asked hopefully.

"Would be nice. But no, I'll just protect you, as always." He smiled briefly and I didn't miss his comment at the beginning.

I decided to invite him in while I get ready.

"Casey mentioned earlier that you would want that. I have to refuse. " I snorted in amusement. As if he had something to say, I'll have to talk to Casey about that.

"No, you come in with me. No matter what Casey tells you. ", I put in and opened the door a little further so that he could follow my instructions.

He let out a heavy breath, finally gave in and went inside with me.

"Wait here, and if you're thirsty, the kitchen is over there, just help yourself. I hurry up." I looked at him expectantly while he only nodded slightly.

"Do you know people who will be at the party?" He asks me out of nowhere.

"Yes I do."

"For example, who?"

"I know a lot of my father's business partners. But I'm closest to Taylor Conson. " His jaw tightened and his eyes darkened instantly.

"Who is this guy?" I had to laugh.

"Woah, you don't have the right to be jealous yet." I object carefully.

"I am there to protect you from all possible dangers Vera."

The first time I heard my first name come out of his mouth and my pulse doubled.

"We used to be very good friends. The rest is unimportant." Then I turned around and ran into my bedroom to finally get ready.