RESCUED AND RISEN

Chapter 26

Lucas POV

"How are things going with Stewart so far?" Gio asked me.

"Stewart?" I asked a bit confused.

"Amy? The girl you have confined to your apartment" Gio responded.

"You said that like its such a bad thing. If you want me to I can let her back out if you just say so..." I said to him.

"I did not said that. I was only stating facts" Gio replied. "Besides, I think its the most fitting option right now. That way you could keep an eye on her, its either this or taking care of her permanently. And I don't think that would be much appreciated, plus it'd cost more trouble than its worth".

" She seems to be doing fine now, considering how she traumatized she was after the whole 'her boyfriend being killed in front of her and almost getting kidnapped saga'" I said to him. "I think she just really wants to get out now, she even came to me Sunday afternoon asking for a job"

"Really?" She asked in an amused tone. "Then maybe she's getting really desperate now. This should be good, maybe this will be a minor lesson to her for the future and she'll keep her mouth shut"

"I don't think she's going to go running her mouth to anyone else after the warnings she has gotten and seeing what we're capable of" I said to him. "But I'm not willing to take the risk"

"Are you going to give her a job?" Gio asked me.

"I told her that I'd think about it and get back to her" I replied. "After all maybe she could be an asset to one of the business after all. Instead of her being there and not doing anything, if I offer her a job shed be under my constant watch if she tries anything".

"I think you should give her a job. I'm sure she could be valuable as one of the waiters at the family club or even the new casino" Gio responded. "After all she's already aware of our world and I'm sure she knows her way around serving drinks. If she slips, she'll be surrounded by a club full of our men who could keep her in line"

"I'm not sure she'll be able to function in a scene like that. You know how some of the guys can get, it would probably traumatized her more and send her into another meltdown" I said to him.

"Then, I'd have to warn them to be cautious with her and that she's off limits" Gio responded.

"I'll have to give her a heads up first then" I said to him.

"You should. She's willing to work, then make use of her labor" Gio respond.

"By the way youou are planning to attend this year's Corporate executive business gala and charity event this Saturday aren't you?" Gio asked me as he took a drink of his scotch.

"Its this Saturday?" I asked nonchalantly "I guess I don't have much of a choice like the other times do I?"

"Have you decided who you're going to take this time?" Gio asked.

"I might as well come alone by my dam self. Can't stand another annoying clingy golddigger running behind me for months and wanting to move in with me after thinking that me taking them to an event of such meant something more" I scoffed. "Think I've had enough of the Tiffany, the Lisa and the Georgettes. I'm not taking anymore of those gold thirsty girls anywhere else"

"How about Amy?"

"What about her?" I asked him.

"Well she's a beautiful girl, presumably follow others, won't speak unless spoken to-thats the type you like right?" Gio said with a raised brow. "And you already have her living with you. I doubt she's going to see it as anything more"