Eros's POV

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It didn't take me long to wrap up my work after the impromptu call I received from one of our partners in London.

I needed to sort out the cases so the designated departments could get to work as soon as possible.

And I hadn't even gotten the chance to call Angela back after the abrupt disconnection earlier.

Chuckling, I clicked on our chat again and checked her picture. A smile spread on my lips as I zoomed into her full cheeks in the seductive piece she had on her. She looked radiant with that bright smile even as she was bare of make-up.

I randomly scrolled through the cute videos she'd sent to me at several intervals, of her doing her sometimes weird dancing, of her singing while in bed, of her telling me she misses me and loves me.

I chuckled at one of the videos he took of us where she was disturbing me while I was working.

Sighing, I dropped my phone and picked my suit jacket, looking around to make sure I didn't forget anything.

I tried her number again as my driver drove us to my parent's place but it was unreachable.

I called my mom.

"Eros?"

"Mom. I'm calling Angela but her line is not reachable. Could you help me check if she's asleep? I want to get her some stuffs but I need to speak with her too."

My mom chuckled. "She left already. She said she was going to work, didn't she tell you?"

"Oh. Work?" I frowned. "It must've slipped my mind. I'll head over to her brothers company right now to congratulate her on her first day of resumption."

"Get her some gifts too." She gushed and I rolled my eyes.

"Sure ma. Bye." I ended the call and raised my head to instruct my driver. "Dean. Head over to Alfonsi entertainment."

"Copy sir."

I took a short nap on the way there and Dean woke me when we got to the company.

I alighted and some of his executives received me. My sudden presence caught the attention of several artistes as I walked past the lobby and straight to the elevator.

"Straight to the elevator, just like his fiancée." Someone commented among the executives.

I stopped and turned around, raising. brow. They huddled together, nodding. "Welcome to the Alfonsi entertainment sir."

"Hmm."

"To what do we owe this visit sir?" Another one asked.

"I'm here to see my fiancée."

"Alright sir, Shanta here will escort you to her." The one leading them gestured to a you g lady, who gave me a smile and gestured for me to follow her and we stepped into the elevator.

"Tho way sir." Shanta gestured for me to follow her down the hall. On getting to the office, I frowned at the sight before me but masked it quickly, raising a hand when Sandler, her bodyguard nodded at me from the table he was sitting in an office close to hers.

"I'll take it from here. You may leave." I told Shanta and she did.

I eyed the oblivious people who were still unaware of my presence. Who was this man Angela was chatting with?

And why was he sitting on her table, so close to her in such a professional space?

And what were they even giggling about exactly?

I opened the class door and stepped in, grateful the whole floor was made of glass and I could easily see the full office.

"You should've heard her screech. It was so loud, you'd have thought a cat died!"

"No way!" Angela giggled, throwing her head back. My jaw ticked at how the fucker eyed her exposed neck.

I cleared my throat. "Angel."

Her giggle was cut short and she immediately got up, sending a beam my way. "Baby, what are you doing here?"

The man also got up and straightened his suit.

"I'll take that as you forgetting about our discussion from earlier before the glitch in network happened. I've been calling you but your line was unavailable." I pulled her in and gave her a good, long kiss.

She smacked my chest lightly while pulling away. "You said something about leaving today for the business trip and then I couldn't reach you after the call ended abruptly. I thought you had an emergency meeting when you didn't pick my calls."

Didn't she look like she would miss me badly when we spoke barely two hours ago? Irritation seeped through me at the way this man wasn't taking his eyes off her but then at least she was having fun at work.

"No baby, it was a network issue. How are you?"

"I'm fine. Working my way around getting back to work fully, I have lots to deal with. Oh, meet Xavier Sparks, CEO of Sparks Inc and a new partner of the Alfonsi Entertainment. We'll be working directly on some projects and shows. Xavier meet-"

"Eros Del Peiro, CEO to several businesses and heir of the Del Peiro household. It's great to finally meet the ruthless business mogul."

My eyes glinted in maliciousness as I shook his outstretched hand. "It seems Mr Sparks is well informed about who I am while I am quite sure I haven't heard of you before. I would've remembered."

"Is that so?" He asked with a chuckle. I squeezed his hand and he frowned a bit but I released it immediately and cleaned my hands with my handkerchief.

Angela caught the action and eyed us skeptically before shrugging.

"I need to share some good news with you baby." I told her, pecking her forehead. "I would like to speak to my fiancée in private." I told him.

"Ah, I just remembered I have to catch up on my next schedule so I'll see you around, Angela." Xander or whatever his name was, adjusted his cuff, doing a mock bow with his right hand stretched out for her.

Angela chuckled and stretched out her hand to accept his, which he pecked with a smile. A smile that annoyed me. "It was nice to meet you Xavier."

"Same here, Angela." He replied her smoothly. He nodded curtly at me and then left.

"Already on first name basis, I see." I commented, looking around my Angel's office.

"Yes." She giggled. "Xavier is one of a kind. Would you believe he actually knew Stephano in college? What a small world we live in." Her smile became distant as she stared into space, making me squint.

"Small world indeed. So, what were you guys talking about?"

She patted my chest. "His niece and her Chihuahua. She just got into first grade and he was telling me about her naughtiness. They're both so cute."

I gave her a mocking look as she went back to her table. "Nice, nice. He has a smooth tongue indeed."

Angela stopped and turned to stare at me, biting her lower lip. "If I didn't know any better baby, I'd say you're jealous of him."

"Why would I be?" I raised a brow. Shit, she was right. But she didn't have to know that.

"Well because he's...I don't know. I can just sense the jealousy because it was so obvious from how you treated him the other time." She shrugged.

"I came here to wish you on your first day back at work but you've spent the entire time praising another man right in my presence and even accusing me of being jealous." I frowned and she looked away with guilt.

"You're right, I'm sorry for getting lost in our talk with Xavier. He just really seem like a brilliant and funny man. So what did you bring?"

"It should be here anytime from now since I ordered it on my way here. Come sit on me." I went to sit on her chair and then pulled her down on my thighs.

"Congrats baby, I'm so proud of you." I kissed her sweet lips and she giggled.

"Thanks honey. Wait...you're supposed to be at work, or on your way to LA. Why are you here? You should be preparing for your departure shouldn't you?"

"Hmm. I'm leaving very early tomorrow morning and it's a good thing you're now working. You'll miss me less."

She scoffed. "Says who? I'm back at work, I don't even care much about any other thing apart from work."

"Hmm. Really?" I asked huskily, pulling her closer and securing my arms around her torso.

She swallowed so thickly that I heard the nervous gulp despite her brave front. "Yes. I-I should get back to work and you should do the same."

"You're right." I whispered into her neck. "I should get back to work."

I didn't leave my spot and took pleasure in the fact that she couldn't get her arms out of my firm hold.

"What are we having for dinner? Let's spend the night at home. Alone. Binge watching a movie...after I rub your toes and massage your body to ease you of today's work stress." I kissed her neck and she craned it, giving me more access to her beautiful skin.

"Eros...baby." She moaned softly.

"What do you say, my love?"

"It's a-a good idea. Thank you." She stated softly.

I pecked the same spot I'd been nibbling on since. "You're welcome. So, I'll see you at home then. Think of me."

"Hmmm." She murmured but didn't make any move to get off me.

"Baby?"

"Hmm?" She murmured again. Dreamily.

"Get up. So I can leave." I chuckled.

"Oh." She got off me, her cheeks coloring in embarrassment as she eyed me through heavy eyelids.

"Break a leg today baby." I pecked her lips again and finally left her to see Giuliano before leaving.

After leaving Giuliano, I entered my car and told Dean to head home to my private house where I was living next door to Angela.

I would have to prepare everything perfectly because I wouldn't get to see my angel for the next two weeks and our wedding date is fast approaching.

I picked my phone and dialed Luca's line.

"Brat. What do you need this time?"

I rolled my eyes. "Hello to you too grandpa. How are you doing?"

"Okay, why did you call? Oh, gentle woman! Don't break my damn bones! Go lower, yes rotate it right there. Put some more pressure on the hip. Ahh, like that."

I almost spluttered at his crude words. What the hell?

"Seriously Luca? You're having fun while grandma is away? How do you think she would feel knowing that you're cheating after almost fifty years of marital bliss? What exactly did she do wrong to deserve this-"

"Shush it son. I'm not cheating on your grandma, I would never do that to her. I'm only at the spa. I need the fucking massage thanks to the issue I just handled with the fucking Denaros. Now they're out of our hair. I hope nothing brings us together in the future because those fucks are delusional." He groaned. "Lower my dear. Anyway, why did you call?"

"I need you to make an inquiry about something."

"And your cousins can't do that?" He sounded annoyed.

"They can. But this person is interested in your future daughter in-law so I figured you'd handle him best."

"Be a man and put the damn ring on her finger right away. That girl attracts attention wherever she goes and a damn fuck might get lucky to attract her attention and draw her to him. Not like I know what she sees in you anyway." He mocked.

I already grew thick skin because I'd known him since I was born so him speaking this way didn't even come as shock to me.

"I thought you'd be able to help since you really wanted her to be your daughter in-law and you keep calling her your Rose. You'll also lose out if she leaves me." I sighed. Like I would allow that? Not on my life.

"Brat. What's his name?"

"Xavier Sparks."

"Got it." He ended the call and I chuckled. Case solved.

I got home and spent the rest of my time preparing the things I needed for my business trip.

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