Marked For Crime Royalty| Book One | ✓

20 - Unexpected Visit

Hearing the loud whoosh, and feeling the instant coldness, Teresa curled into a ball knowing Adriano ripped the blanket off her. Still, she tried to reach for the blanket, but it was out of her reach so with a huff and an annoyed groan, she lifted up, rubbing her eyes, awakening from her precious dream.

She saw Adriano and she threw her foot on the bed, dramatically throwing herself back onto the bed.

"Wakey wakey princesa" He joked in a teasing tone along with his satisfied, amused grin spread across his face. Though it only annoyed her more. "What time is it?" She huffed, getting up and his eyes went straight to his watch before he said,

"2:30" She pushed him out the way, almost tripping over the blanket, causing him to snicker , luckily she caught the bed.

"You have a photoshoot, remember. Need to be ready by 4 o'clock" He kissed her forehead and lazily, she tried to smack him away but it was pointless. She looked around, still feeling sleepy as she sat on the bed. "I still have an hour" She pleaded with her eyes for more sleep but he denied her puppy eyes. "Women take too long. Now up" He pulled her arm, walking her into her bathroom.

This time she was able to smack him away and he walked out. Put her hands on the counter, gripping it lightly, her head hung remembering yesterday. Her precious kiss with Luciano. She would definitely miss him now. She looked behind her and realized Adriano was sitting on her bed like he didn't trust her to shower herself.

Truthfully she wanted to annoy him like he annoyed her, but then she thought of how it was to early- late, to be playing around

Besides she wanted to get back in front of the camera though she knew right after it was off to Milan. She closed her door, turning on the water.

Teresa soaked in the bathtub for a while considering she had an hour to spare, but afterwards she did get dressed. What she wore was simple. Sleep shorts and a white T-shirt. Her hair was put into a messy bun and she didn't wear any makeup considering they were going to change it anyway. When she walked out, she saw a suitcase of course for her clothes and makeup. Then she saw the coffee on the table.

She smiled, and grabbed it taking not a sip, but an entire chug. It was warm, which was disgusting to her, but she ignored it because it would keep her up and energetic for the day. Adriano walked in with a colorful blazer with a white shirt and white pants. She almost spilled her coffee while laughing.

He though just ignored her by rolling his eyes. "Do you have anything in the house? Anything that might expose our plan?"

She stopped to actually think about it, even though she didn't know why he asked. She looked around, attempting to think of anything, but the only things that appeared were her phone. Only had calls from Luciano and Adriano even though they were under different names; someone could easily track their number or hack it if given to the right person. They hardly tell her anything anyway, even when she's the reason why it's anything to tell. So she turned back to face Adriano and shook her head saying, "No, why?"

"Ricco's men are outside, two cars" He said and her eyes went wide. Did he want to pick her up this early? He usually texts or calls, he doesn't do any. Adriano eyebrows raised, seeing her reaction and he quickly explained. "Not for you, for the house"

"What do you mean?"

"I assume he's been informed of your photoshoot today meaning you're leaving. Meaning they can come inside and do a house check before he lets you go to Milan with him" That didn't ease her worries, it increased them. " Oh my god he's suspicious?! How?! I thought I was doing everything so well, maybe he caught on or maybe-" Adriano put his hand over her mouth stopping her nervous, worried and rapid speech and she stared at him, her eyes boring through hers.