869 My Personal Slave
Fate surely has ways of fucking with him, that was the thought in Lucasâs head as he drove into Leonâs compound. Well, itâs not like he wanted to be here, but it was Marcelâs orders and he couldnât disobey them. Although he did protest, unfortunately, it turns out that he was the only man suitable for the job, considering his relationship with the host. If only they knew there was no relationship. Not now. Not ever.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
He packed in the lawn and as expected, Leon was out the front door, looking as delicious as ever. Alright, this was not the time to think of frivolous things. He had to concentrate on this job. It was too dangerous.
âYou guys stay here, I need to sort out a few things with our host,â Luca told the girlâs parents who had not talked to each other since the journey began. He could sense the tension between the both of them and was glad to escape the drama. Sadly, he escaped a drama, just to fall into another one.
He walked over to Luca and tried not to notice how good he looked. This is all for the mission, he told himself. But Lucasâs heart began to race quickly, guilt gnawing at his chest.
âHi Leon,â He waved at him.
âAnd to what do I owe this pleasant visit considering the last time we met, not that we even met, but the message you sent was clear, âletâs forget what happened between the both of usâ,â Leon said to him with a smile that did not touch his eyes. It was at that moment that Luca realized that he might have hurt him unintentionally.
He shifted uncomfortably on his feet and said, âPlease Leon, letâs put our personal issues aside. Perhaps, another time.â
âOh, is that so?â Leon chuckled, âFine. This is an official meeting, after all.â
He started, âYou must have heard from Marcel then.â
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Leon gave him a blank look, âAbout what?â
Luca frowned, âI donât understand, didnât Marcel tell you that I would be sending Mimi and her parents to you for protection?â
âNo, nothing at all. But then, why would he? I have already paid off my favor to him by hosting Arianna and keeping her safe at that time. We are not exactly friends, Luca, and for Marcel to send the girl and her parents here means that heâs willing to owe me a favor. â
He went on to say, looking him in the eyes, âBut then, Iâm a businessman and you might need to convince me that this is worth it and I wonât regret my decision. I have heard the Luciano family is under attack. You giving me the girl means that Richardo would come at me next, nor is Marcel in a position to grant favors right now.â He smirked shrewdly.
âNews sure travels fast,â Luca expelled a shaky breath. He was nervous right now, not that he was showing it. It finally dawned on him why Marcel sent him here. He was the bargaining chip. Sigh, he has no choice.
âWhat do you want, Leon King?â
âWhat do you think I want, Luca?â He stepped closer till they were standing face to face. He looked him over with intent and said, âGive me a good deal and I would take on all the trouble.â
âFine, a night,â Luca said.
But Leon burst into a laughter that gurgled to a halt in the end and he was all serious now, âYouâre making it about the sex again, huh? What do you take me as? A customer soliciting a prostitute, is that it? You would give away your body like that, huh?â
Luca swallowed, looking away. He was not yet for the drama. This is why he shouldnât have let emotions get in the way of his job. What was Marcel even thinking anyway? This was not going to work, anyway.
Leon reached out and clasped his jaw, turning his attention on him while their bodies were touching now, brushing and rubbing against each other.
âYou knowâ¦.â His grip was strong so Luca couldnât look away, âFor someone biased towards me because of my dating history, you ended up playing the games instead. You strung me along -â
âI didnât string you along.â Luca objected firmly.
âBut you used me when you needed to, and dumped me when it didnât seem convenient for you anymore.â
âI told you, I didnât want to be distracted whileâ¦.â Luca trailed off when he realized how harsh that sounded.
But Leon smiled bitterly, âOf course, I was the distraction.â
âNo, Leon, listen -â
âIâll make you a fine deal then since you donât want to make me one. Then, itâs up to you to take it or you can leave with your company. Itâs not worth the trouble.â
âWhat is it?â Luca was confident it wouldnât be that bad. Leon was in love with him and would not hurt him.
âWeâd date for a month.â Leon decided.
Lucasâs only reaction was a blink of an eye. He already saw that coming. However, Luca was not done.
âDuring that time, Iâll owe your bodyâ¦â His finger began to trail down his chest, âMind and soul. My own personal slave and you would not resist me. During that time, I would make you fall in love with me, itâs a promise, and then at the end of the month, break your heart by dumping you.â
Leon took his hand off him and said, âThatâs how I play my games and now you know it. There would be no stringing along since both of us comply with the deal. Thus, Iâm living up to my reputation and you know what youâre getting yourself into. So now you tell me, do we have a deal or not? â
Luca swallowed, he didnât like the sound of this. However, he looked back at the car and saw Mimiâs parents waiting for his orders. This was also part of his mission, he couldnât let Marcel. The only way he could save himself now was not to fall deeply in love with Leon else heâs doomed at the end of the month.
âDeal,â He said and Leon King smiled devilishly.