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❦Nicolo❦

I hadn't quite figured out what I was expecting when I asked to meet her, but it certainly wasn't that there wasn't the tiniest bit of recognition of me in her.

Her dark eyes took me in all over again, like it was the first time.

Though I have to say, it was quite dark when we first encountered and she most likely only made out the contours of my face.

But the fact that not even my name or yet my voice awakened recognition of me inside of her, caused a little disappointment in me.

I had never felt this way. Nicolo Salvano disappointed because a woman didn't return his feelings? That most certainly was never the case.

But here I was, thinking about this magnificent woman, wondering about her feelings towards me. And all for what?

I'm not one to get involved with love.

So why was I so obsessed with this woman? I barely even knew her.

I only know that she left such an imprint on me that very night when she stumbled into me on my porch.

And when I saw her curled up on my couch, like I had previously told her to, something in me changed. My limbs almost went numb and I caught myself smiling.

But when she saw me in that café not a glimpse of recognition sparked across her.

Suddenly I find myself doubting this plan.

She seems to not feel the same towards me. I don't want to trick her. I just want to enjoy her presence without involving her in more.

But now it's too late to bail out. She is scheduled to visit at 11 a.m. today to get an impression of my company before officially signing the contract.

The watch on my wrist marks 10:35 a.m.
She would be arriving very soon. I better go look over Rodriguez's old office, that is now empty before she's here. I want her to see what her office would look like if she in fact decides to do this deal with me.

In a way I'm helping her as well. As far as I know, from what she had told me at that business event, her carrier hasn't been on the best trails either. She needs clients and I need a manger. It's easy as that I tell myself.

The fact that she has such an effect on me needs to be blocked out. She cannot find out.

I cleared the office of anything irrelevant that shouldn't be there and take the elevator downstairs to the entry.

I already see her standing at the front desk, talking or what looks like arguing with Ms. Carter.

I bit my lip into a thin line annoyed by Ms. Carters behaviour towards my new employee.

"I told you, I have a meeting scheduled with Mr. Salvano." I hear Eleanora's voice call out, trying to remain calm.

"I'm sorry Miss. but I have no information of that so I can't let you in. Mr. Salvano is busy." the blonde assistant speaks out, her voice filled with subtle shadiness.

"Come with me Eleanora." I say as I walk over to the brunette.

Both of the women's head turn towards me.