Arrival

Once Mio stepped off the plane, she grabbed her luggage and walked out.

As soon as she walked out into the pickup area a man in a black suit approached her. Mio was accustomed to suited men and looked up at him.

" Miss Saito?" he said in a professional tone.

" Yes," Mio responded.

" We are here to escort you on behalf of the Deeks clan. Please, this way miss".

He guided her to five other suited men. They surrounded her and walked her through the crowd. Mio felt all of the surrounding people focus on her.

Some even asked if she was a celebrity. Others, mostly young men admired her from afar but never approached, too intimidated by the large men surrounding her.

They exited the terminal and the man who had first approached Mio opened the door to a sleek silver Mercedes. Mio slid into the backseat.

She was overwhelmed by their courteous treatment.

" Miss" the man in the driver's seat nodded greeting her. Mio nodded back and then felt the car move.

The drive was quiet and calm and Mio causally drifted off in the backseat.

The driver observed her through his rear view window.

" Miss," he said again waking her as they arrived at the Deeks manor. The car drove up the long driveway, that was framed by palm trees.

The car drove up to reveal and a modern style mansion, that had evidence of Greek design.

Mio was familiar with the Corinthian styled pillars and Roman arches. The manor was painted completely white and Mio could see just by its pristine white colour that it was painted on a regular.

The house had arched windows and carried a sense of elegance and mystery. Mio was significantly shocked by just the outside of the mansion.

The door opened and Mio climbed out with one of the men getting her luggage. As she stepped out there was a well-dressed young man waiting outside. He wore fitted grey pants and a white shirt that was rolled up at the sleeves. His shoes were of a renowned Italian designed and he wore an expensive watch.

Mio neared the man, who also wore a pair of semi-circular spectacles giving him an intelligent and a calm look.

He stepped forward and grabbed Mio's hand kissing it and with a white smile said.

" Welcome Miss Saito, I am Jacob Deeks".

Mio looked into his dark brown eyes and was astonished. She had expected the Deeks clan successor to have more of a dominating presence.

The Jacob before her seemed more like he could fade into the background.

She smiled at him.

" It's a pleasure to meet you" she smiled, remembering that smiles always made a person seem more attractive and friendly.

He smiled in return and Mio almost stepped back pulling her hand out of his grip.

She felt restless, receiving his smile.

Jabob led Mio into the house and she had to mentally hold herself back from opening her mouth. The house was large with an entrance foyer that contained marble floors, a champagne coloured chandelier and two curved cascading stairs leading to the upstairs.

Mio was shown the kitchen, pool and gardens. She was stunned by the sheer size of the lower level of the house. Once the ascended the stairs Mio felt like she was in a castle.

There was over twenty room in the house and even a second entertainment area on the second level.

" This is your room" Jacob opened the door to a beautiful suite.

Mio remained calm but inside felt like a child. The bed was huge, with an overhead frame, with wispy white bed curtains.

Mio had seen these beds in movies and restained the urge to jump on the bed.

There was even a bathroom that had a bath and shower. The entire design was tasteful, simple yet elegant.

" This house is beautiful," Mio said.

Jacob smiled " Of course it is, I designed it".

Mio looked at him, " Y-you did?"

Jacob nodded, " I built this house when I returned to take over the clan".

" Ah, well you have great taste. Your family must love it here" she said.

Jacob chuckled " They do, when they come to visit".

" Visit?"

" Yes. I am the only one who lives here".

Mio blinked rapidly, she thought back to how he was the only one who greeted her. Then, to how quiet the place was. He lived here alone, in this enormous house.

" Wow! Don't you get lonely"

Jacob who had the same accommodating smile on his face from when they met said.

" Not really I like the quiet".

There was an awkward silence and then Jacob left. Once the cherry wood door closed Mio let out a breath that she was been subconsciously holding.

She felt unusually tense around this fiance' of hers. He didn't come off intimidating or anything rather her gut was telling her that something was off.

Brushing off her feelings Mio then flung off her heels. She promptly jumped onto the bed and giggled sinking into the bed and revelling in its softness.

She lied on the bed.

" I will do my best everybody" she mouthed and then went to unpack her clothing and get more comfortable.