Little Doll

Chapter 6: Hero

Arabella

"W-what?".

Mr Cappello tilted his head and stroked a loose strand of hair from out of my face.

Even though I was flattered by his invitation or should I say command, I couldn't help but think back to Alec. 

The rugged, strong, handsome biker type who spoiled and protected me without knowing me. He was kind from the beginning. And then Mr Cappello. The man who frightened me, intimidated me and was now ordering me out to dinner.

I wanted to explore things with Alec, but I couldn't deny the attraction to a man like Mr Cappello. But unlike most girls, I wasn't drawn to the money and wealth. Wealth like his always came with problems.

He was powerful, dominant, fierce, controlling and intimidating in a good way. He was like one of those characters you only find in books or films. And his authoritative tone and boss like image made me want to submit to his every command. 

But I wouldn't let him know that.

"Dinner? Allow me to make it up to you, also I have this money I want to give you" he muttered, but kept his face emotionless.

"Mr Cappello, you're sounding a little like a sugar daddy" I giggled to myself, but suddenly gasped as he rested his hand on my upper thigh.

"Sounds like you'd enjoy that idea, Miss Harrington. Tell me, when's the last time a man spoiled you?".

Mr Cappello smirked at me thinking my response would be something along the lines of 'never' or 'not in ages', but the truth was there was a man who went out of his way to make me happy.

"Well, there is this one guy who treats me like a Princess and"-

Mr Cappello suddenly stood up faster than I could blink and before I could comprehend what was happening, he swiped his arm across his desk effectively knocking everything to the floor.

Stumbling off my chair in fear of his sudden outburst, I ran to the door of the lift and frantically pushed at the button hoping to escape his uncontrollable wrath.

"Arabella!" his voice growled out as he walked over to me, but I paid him no attention as I kept pressing the button hoping it would open.

Hearing the sound of the lift whirring, I looked back over my shoulder only to let out a scream as Mr Cappello scooped me up effortlessly.

"STOP!" I screamed as he placed me down and pushed me into the wall.

"You are to stop seeing this bastard. Is that clear?" his voice was sinister as he kept his hands on me in a possessive hold and his eyes piercing into mine.

"N-No, he treats me well" I cried as I began to punch at his chest.

"Who is he? Tell me who he is and I swear to God I'll"-

"It's me, Leon. Get your fucking hands off her".

As if God had heard my prayer, there Alec stood looking tougher than ever. His eyes were full of rage and his hair disheveled.

Am I sick for thinking how hot he looks when he's angry.

"A-Alec" I sobbed before running into his open arms.

Crashing into his hard chest, I let the tears fall as he sweetly suffocated my body in his huge arms. 

His strong cologne soothed every feeling of fear within me and before I could get lost in it, Alec pulled me back and cupped my cheeks the way he had done before.

Looking up at Alec's concerned expression, I watched him through my blurry vision as he looked me up and down.

And it was only then that I realised that Alec was checking me over.