Chapter 13
"Don't bother about it ,just eat whatever you like ,"Dante said.
For Adele being an orphan food was also a luxury ,truth to be told this is the best meal she had all her life.
Only did she once praise the food Dante who looked grumpy finally relaxed. She tried everything and the dishes she liked did she have more.
Adele noticed that the way Dante ate seemed so smooth and elegant .Even though she did not know much about Dante as she was not interested nor he ever made effort to share but she could at least guess ,few things about him.
One of it was he seemed kind of rich ,whether it was his car or suit it screamed luxury .
Also he has this noble air around him ,making one think he had a very well upbringing.
"What do you do in your free time apart from working in bookstore,"Dante enquired.
"Nothing, why, "Adele asked.
"I was thinking maybe you could join me to art exhibition this weekend, "Dante stated.
"I know nothing about art, "Adele extended her hand to take the lasagna bowl.
"Let me, "Dante served the food as it was out of her reach.
"One can appreciate beauty without fully understating,"Dante's voice was husky.
As his intense gaze fell on her she shivered thinking he may be hinting something. She lowered her eyes unable to bear his heated gaze.
"You did not answer,"Dante stated.
"Huh,"Adele was startled.
"I asked you something, "Dante expression was back to normal.
"I may get bored, "Adele was hesitant.
."No issues, if you get bored let me know we can leave immediately, "Dante did not give up.
"Okay, "Adele accepted hesitatingly as she did not have any plans on weekend. Also she had an inkling that he will not take no as an answer.
"Give me your number, "Dante said.
Adele recited a string of numbers, he saved her it and gave a missed call to her.
"Do you want to have to dessert now or take a scroll in the garden,"Dante gave a choice.
"I will spend some time in the garden, "Adele replied.
The sun was about to set, the sky was different shades of orange and yellow.
The wind was blowing heavily, while Adele stood at the edge immersed in the beauty around her completely unaware that a pair of eyes was watching her with deadly desire.
Those eyes were roaming all over her body as if a predator does to his prey before hunting.
Those cold eyes were showing so much of emotion that no one will believe if they have not witnessed it firsthand.
Dante went and stood next to her, no words were exchange between them yet where one was calmly soaking in the serene surroundings, the other was going through a great turmoil in his heart .
His emotions were fluctuating making him unable to know the true cause of his uneasiness.
Adele took out a rubber band from her purse to tie her hair into a high ponytail, as the wind kept messing her long luscious hair.
As her fair neck came into view he gulped unable to stop staring at her. He looked away unable to control his urges, this is the first time he had ever behaved like this.
Dante was usually cold and aloof, never speaking a word more than required .His presence always made one nervous so they tried to maintain certain distance between them. But now was openly staring at her so intensely his eyes conveyed everything which was going on his mind.
"Liking it ,"Dante asked.
"Very much ,"Adele nodded her head .
Adele decided to take a walk in the garden as she wanted to soak in the beauty around her. She was wandering all over the garden and did not pay any attention to Dante.
Sometime passed and a waiter came with the tray of various unique desserts.
"Stall I serve them, "the waiter asked.
"No need, keep it here and leave, "Dante instructed.
Adele took a bite and thought she was in heaven.
"It's so good, I want to eat everything but I know I can't, "Adele pouted.
"No need to force yourself, I can get these desserts anytime for you, "Dante stated.
Adele did not take his words seriously, she noticed he had not even touched a single dessert.
"Why have you not eaten yet,"Adele asked.
"I don't like sweets,"Dante replied.
Suddenly he startled her by moving closer to her, never taking off his eyes from her he lifted his hand. She was rooted to the spot as his thumb touched the corner of her lips.
Her breath hissed as he took his time wiping away the cream smudged on her lips.
"Was it so good that you were in such a hurry to eat it up,"Dante chuckled there was a hint of playfulness and teasing in his tone.
Being so close to him made her feel nervous and giddy ,he looked more handsome closely but as always his eyes looked devoid of any emotion .His actions always surprised and confused her .
Adele turned away feeling embarrassed and flustered looks like he acted out of his character .He was quickly back to his usual self and instructed something to the waiter.
He quickly took a step back and put both his hands in his pocket.
The waiter brought a fancily wrapped box and gave it to Adele.
"What's this, "Adele asked.
"Some snacks for you to take back, "Dante replied.
"You don't need to but I appreciate it, "Adele smiled.
The journey back to orphanage was silent, it was drizzling and the weather was cloudy .Adele was content looking outside the window lost in her own thoughts while Dante was fully focused on driving.
Adele was always clear how she wanted to lead her life, she avoided distractions at any cost and wanted to lead a simple and stable lifestyle.
She met Dante under unexpected circumstances and thought she will never see him again. But fate had other plans and they somehow kept meeting even though there was no valid reason.