Bound to Him

09

Joanne pov

Things have been getting better and better between Alesso and I. Things are going very slow, but that's okay. It's what we both need right now. Last night I stayed over at his place because our flight got pushed earlier than expected. The flight is at 2am, so we have to leave the house at 12:30am. Alesso wasn't happy about it at all, but I explained that as long as we get there, everything will be okay. The only thing both of us are worried about is Lynette. This is going to be a very very early morning for her. So last night we packed plenty of snacks, entertainment, and a change of clothes for whenever she wakes up. Alesso got all three of us first class, so hopefully things will go smoothly.

Lynette is sound asleep in the seat between us. Alesso is on his laptop doing business work, and so am I. I have a lot of things to catch up on since I was gone for so long. It's too early for breakfast, so I'm just sipping on coffee. The flight has been smooth so far, but take consideration that we've only been on the plane for twenty minutes. We haven't lifted off but we will soon.

Two hours later and Lynette has woken up. Alesso is furiously typing on his computer and I'm thinking it's time to take it away from him. I stand from my seat and squeeze between Alesso and the chair behind me. In the process I take his computer and close it.

"Jo-"

"Lynette come on lets go get dressed. Alesso, order yourself something strong okay? Stay off the computer." My hand entangled with Lynette's as Alesso gave me a stern look. I just smiled and walked Lynette off to the bathroom. She washed her face, I brushed her hair and braided it, and she put on a cute outfit. When we walked back out Alesso was drinking from a glass. His eyes trained on us. We walked back over and Lynette grabbed her iPad as I grabbed Alesso's computer.

When we were all settled I opened his computer and saw what he was working on. Another branch. In Punta Cana. I looked over at Alesso as he glared down at the computer.

"Do you have any notes? On what you want?" Alesso just shook his head stiffly and downed the rest of his drink. "Well, write down all of your obligations and I'll put them into words." He nodded and got to work.

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We got off the plane with a finished packet of the information of the new branch. Alesso is definitely in a better mood and Lynette is wide awake for the "adventures" we are going to undertake. We all piled into the limo as the hot air hit our skin. Lynette sat on Alesso's lap and pointed at all of them fascinating things that we went passed. I couldn't help but admire the sight.

A big burly man with a little innocent girl sitting in his lap. All aggression pulled from his wing when that girl so much as smiled. He was putty in her little delicate hands. Alesso saw me watching and smiled my way.

"Today, we can go to the beach and go out to dinner. Then tomorrow is when the business starts." I just smiled and nodded still surprised by his demeanor. Alesso smiled back and then gave all of his attention to Lynette. The car ride was short when we arrived at the five star hotel. My door was opened and I stepped out to be met with a kind gentleman. Alesso and Lynette got out, her hand tightly gripping his large one. I smiled and followed behind them carrying a few things including my laptop and Lynette's entertainment.

"Uncle Al can we go to the beach? I want to build a sand castle and find shells?" I could feel her excited energy myself and I couldn't help but maintain my same happy smile.

"Of course princess. Let's get up to our room and change." Lynette nodded as we stepped into the lobby. A woman handed Alesso two key cards and led the way. Alesso stopped so I caught up and he handed me one. I thanked him quietly and continued forward into the elevator.