~We need not to think alike to love alike~
Francis David

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"Please mum. I promise I'll behave." He said for what seemed to be thousandth time that day but was only fourth. He was pleading his mother to take him along to her office as it was weekend and he had no school.

Today marked three days that Ron had arrived. Yesterday she somehow managed to escape from him. As it was just his second day yesterday Adam had personally showed him the technical department, equipment and so on. For a while they debated on some issue which she did not pay attention to. Sanyana somehow managed to stay away from him. It was difficult.

Though it was Saturday morning and she had to go to work but the good thing was it was only half day today so she did not complain about it.

"Honey you'll be bored. Besides today our day care will be closed."

"But mumm--" She shushed him.

"Okay how about you stay at nanna for a while and then we'll visit Central Park?"

"Yay!" He excitedly nodded. With that he leaned back on to his chair and continued to eat the pancake.

"You done munchkin?" She asked eyeing his empty place. He nodded. She looked his syrup covered lips and chin and shook her head.

She wiped the syrup off his lips and chin using the tissue. She threw the tissue in the bin and picked their dishes. After washing them in the sink she walked out of the kitchen. She unplugged the iPad and tucked it securely in Rayn's bag.

"Okay munchkin let's go"

"Sì"(Yes) he replied in Italian making her chuckle at his cute accent but it did sound perfect to her.

"State imparando buono bambino" (You are learning good, baby) She encouraged him with a bright smile.

"Ha il suono buono ma?" (Did it sound good mother?) He asked her while taking his iPad from his bag.

"Bella bambino" (Beautiful baby) She praised him and asked him to keep back the iPad to which he sighed.
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She waved at him and as he waved back and hurriedly made his way inside the cafe. As soon as he was inside she turned on the engine.

As she was driving she remembered her boy and how fluently he spoke Italian. It was definitely because of her love for Italian food. Let's get a bit into history. The minute she tried spaghetti and meatballs along with a red wine she was hooked. It was with Ron. He had surprised her with the food. He himself prepared it for her.

And one thing that annoyed her the most was she did not know how to speak Italian whereas Ron was master in speaking. He used to call her all kinds of endearment she couldn't figure out but they sounded so fluid and graceful rolling out of his tongue that she was tempted to learn.

So when she came to New York and met Charlie, their staff driver she learnt that he was Italian. Also Julie was half Italian which she found out after she was done taking classes from Charlie. Long story short Rayn loved hearing her read the Italian notes or books so much that he also started learning it. It was funny because he couldn't even properly spell most of the words but he was trying.

That boy of hers always amazed her.
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Ron was so busy looking at the designs placed on his desk that he did not hear the voices from the hallway. He was getting more and more angry just thinking about his schedule but he had no option but to follow them at least at initial stages.

Being in the same city as her and working in the same office as her was so shocking. It did not sunk in yet. He was still not able to meet her properly. After their first encounter he was absolutely devastated to see her. To see her so cold and indifferent. She did not even spare him a second glance and acted as if he was a stranger to her. On that very first day he tried to talk to her but Adam was involving him in showing all the staffs and his cabin and when he went to ask for her she was already gone.

And trying to get at least a glance of her on the second day he went quickly but to his luck she was not there. Yesterday consisted full of him visiting the the technical department with Adam. He thought that being Adam's secretary she would come along with him but she did not. She clearly understood that she was trying to avoid him and it was clearly working.

"Ron did you hear a word I said ?" Aisha snapped her fingers in front if him trying to get his little attention

"Huh? I'm sorry...I am a bit distracted." he said not looking into her eyes.

He had not told anyone not even Aisha that he saw Sanyana at the office and she's also working there. He himself wanted to confirm first because it was only first time he saw her but still he couldn't get her out of he mind.

"Is everything fine?" She asked concerned.

"Yeah yeah. It's just work. Nothing to worry about. So what's up?!"

"Ohkay. Anyways Charlie is here to drive you to office. Mark already went in morning so Charlie came to pick you again." She informed him not taking her eyes off his tensed posture. Something was definitely wrong she thought.

"Okay I'll be out in five" He answered back and started to gather all the design sprawled on his desk.

"Do you want me to make something for you?" She asked him.

"No. Don't worry I'll eat something on my way" he said switching off his laptop and collecting the bag from beside

"What about Dhrisha? Where is she?" He asked her after gathering everything and straightening his coat.

"She's asleep for now. Ron we need to talk about her school here so you better be back soon" she smiled at him and retreated back to the living room.
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"Charlie do you know any good cafe around? I'm starving." Ron asked him as they were driving to office.

"Sì. The Barrister Cafe is really must visit." Charlie instantly replied.

"Okay stop there on the way." Ron said feeling his stomach growl in anticipation for food.

"Belle" (Fine) He replied taking the right turn which led to the cafe he often visits.

Ron stepped out of the road and read the board 'The Barrister' written on top of it. He was impressed by the appearance of the large yet comfy cafe.

Charlie had dropped him near the cafe and told him that he'll pick him up in thirty minutes as he urgently had to go drop some other client from office. Assuring Charlie that it was fine he stepped inside the cafe.
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Before Ron arrived,
Barrister cafe

"Nanna" Rayn voice boomed throughout the cafe as he ran to his favourite place.

James already knew that Rayn was going to be here till afternoon so he welcomed him by hugging him and picking him up. Rayn giggled at his action.

"Where's my Rayn boy?" Julie said in a deep fake voice coming out of the kitchen after listening to the familiar giggles.

"Salveeeya (Hi) granny" he greeted her earning a throaty laugh from her.

"Hai ancora a imparare, bambino. You'll get there." (You still have to learn baby) she patted his back to which he frowned.

"Come mai nonna? Mum said it was beautiful." (Why so granny?) He asked innocently to her as James put him down.

"Perché so bambino errata. But it's still beautiful." ( Because you misspelled child) She explained him politely to which he nodded.

"Mi dispiace. Grazie" he apologized her to which she smiled widely and kissed his cheeks encouraging hell learn soon

"Let's play a game nanna" he suggested James as Julie went back to kitchen to look at the work.

"Sure. What do you want to play?" James asked.

"I'll be your customer. Now go" Rayn pushed his thigh urging him to go back to the stall.
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Ron felt something stir inside him looking at the child sitting there and busy playing iPad. He ignored the knot forming in his stomach looking at the child.

Ignoring the feeling he went to the stall to place his order and in that moment the boy also got up from his seat to head towards the stall. As Rayn was walking from that side and Ron from the opposite side Rayn accidentally collided against him and in that process he stepped on Ron's foot to balance himself.

"Merda! Merda!" (Shit) Ron cursed as Rayn stomped hard on his foot and then quickly jumped aside.

James did not notice them as his back was facing towards their front.

"Non dobbiamo maledire" (We should not curse) Rayn sternly spoke to him without hesitating and when he fully glanced at Ron he was a bit scared cause of his strong build. But he tried to not show on his face.

"You know to speak Italian?" Ron asked shocked to hear almost six year kid speak so fluently. Seeing him carefully he could see somewhat the glimpse of Sanyana but he shook the ridiculous thought off his mind.

"Sì" Rayn spoke arrogantly and started to walk back to the stall.

"Scusate" Ron apologized after seeing him walk back to the stall.

Rayn smiled at his sorry but did not turn back and walked up to James and he knew that man was following him.

James glanced back at the café seeing Rayn approaching him with some man following behind. He sighed. Rayn loves this game.

"Hello.What can I get you Sir?" James asked politely glancing at Ron. He noticed that Rayn was standing beside him. And for a moment he was shocked to see the similarities but he brushed it off.

"Chocolate brownie with chocolate sauce and vanilla frappé" They both ordered at the same time and Ron looked surprised. He taught he was weird one demanding chocolate sauce on brownie but looks like he got a match. James chuckled at their order.

"That is unusual. Well that will be 5$ each sir." James said secretly winking at Rayn.

"Okay" They mumbled again at the same time to which Rayn erupted into giggles.
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"Ciao" (Hi) Ron greeted settling beside Rayn on his favourite place but Rayn did not speak anything and started to put the sauce on brownie.

"Ciao" (Hey) Rayn responded looking at him and continuing to pour the whipped cream on brownie.

"Come to chiami?" (What is your name kid?) Ron asked giving him a kind smile.

"Sono Rayn" He introduced himself after stuffing his mouth with brownie. Ron shook his head at that with amused smile.

"Sono Ron" He introduced himself while Rayn nodded grinning widely.

"Tu chesei?" (Who are you?) Ron blurted out looking at Rayn as he was busy devouring his brownie and ignoring him. Seeing him like this a strange feeling hit him and the way he was holding the spoon straight between his index and thumb just like Sanyana made him wanted to know everything about this little boy.

"Tu sei uno stranien"( you are a stranger!) Rayn said sharply which caused Ron to flinch. He did not know why but he was feeling hurt.

Rayn sensed that his words caused him hurt so he quickly apologized him but did not tell anything about him. His mother had always warned him to stay away from strangers so he did as told but seeing the man's dull sad face he decided to change the subject.

"Tu chesei?" Rayn asked eyeing him.

"Sono Ron" He feigned innocence and replied in a teasing tone which resulted in Rayn to flare his nose and narrow his eyes at him.

"Non sto cheidendo il voslo nome dumbo" (I'm not asking your name dumbo) Rayn said furiously.

"I got you 'Mr We should not curse'. You cursed" Ron laughed at his frowned expression and seeing him laugh so loudly and carefree Rayn couldn't help but join.

As he was about to ask him something his phone vibrated in his pants. He hurriedly lifted his phone and answered the call. Rayn just shrugged and started to munch on his brownie again.

It was Charlie. He had called Ron to inform that he is waiting in the car for him.

He was disappointed as he had to leave so soon cause he wanted to spend more time with Rayn.

"I'm sorry bud but I'll see you later I guess. It was fun talking with you." Ron sighed to which Rayn's face fell a bit. He did want him to go.

Not interested to go Ron stood up from the seat and bent  down towards Rayn and slightly ruffled his silky hair. As he was about to pull Rayn caught his arm and quickly gave him a hug.

Ron suddenly filled with emotion laughed at the gesture.

"Arrivedeci Rayn" Ron sadly whispered parting away.

"Arrivedeci" Rayn whispered in air as Ron went out and in an instant his eyes were filled with tears. Some people do create an impact so strong that you instantly miss their presence.

With the thought of meeting the strange man again Rayn sat back on his place.

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