Conquering Drew

IV

Over the next few months  Amanté & Co.'s stock, revenue, and business deals expanded since my employment. After the China deal, the Amanté brothers capitalized on my skills and dragged me all over the world, not that I was complaining. We visited Russia, Japan, Brazil, and many other beautiful landscapes.

I, of course missed home, but I don't think that I would have ever gotten to experience any of these places while working for Mr. Banks. I hadn't seen my apartment in about three months, but I was making enough money to keep paying the rent and utilities. I was living the dream and my relationship with the two men had definitely improved. They trust me now more than ever and although Giovanni and I still argue, we've developed a mutual respect for one another.

We finished business in Peru and were on our way to South Korea when Giovanni said we needed to make a detour to Italy.

"Why?" I had asked

"We haven't been in awhile." Giovanni shrugged

I was more than confused. The route we were taking meant that Italy was completely out of the way, which meant that we would be behind in our schedule.

"It's the home of our ancestors, we have to pay our respects." Giorgio explained

"I mean I understand, but why can't we just go on the way back?" I asked

"We've already talked to Shinhan, they know that we will be arriving later. Don't worry." Giorgio said

"Whatever you say." I said unconvinced

It was definitely odd, but I wasn't going to push it. I always wanted to visit Italy, but it just didn't make any sense. We could visit Italy and conduct business in neighboring countries all at once to make better profits.

I tried to inspect Giovanni and Giorgio's expressions to pick up on anything, but of course their emotionless faces gave nothing away. I decided to let it be and napped for the rest of the way to Italy.

As we landed in Florence, Italy, I could see the beautiful city with its old architecture and busy streets. I was very excited, especially because I had two personal translators with me. If we were here to visit the city for exploration reasons, which was what they told to me, then I would have to see monuments and do some Italian shopping.

"So where are going first, travel guides?" I asked with a huge smile

"We are going to to handle business." Giovanni answered

"Awww, business? I thought you guys said we were here to visit?" I pouted

"No, we as in Gio and I will be handling business. You can tour the city." Giorgio spoke

"What? We always do business together." I said confused

"We don't need your skill set for today. Consider it a day off. We already have a translator who will take you where you want to go." Giovanni said

I stared at them both with a shocked expression. I thought that the three of us would spend the day in their country together. I was used to us being around each other all the time. We had gotten so comfortable with each other, I thought I was one of them. But I did not voice my disappointment.

"Sounds cool, I guess." I nodded

"Great. This is your car," Giorgio said while pointing to an all white Audi A8, "and this is your translator, Abelia."

Abelia was a thin woman with olive toned skin. She had beautiful brown eyes with nice cheekbones. She was staring at me with a contagious smile and a clipboard. She walked up to me and shook my hand.