Chapter - 19

Elio was feeling overwhelmed as fuck. Some of the mafia leaders and other businessmen knows him from attending their party. But now even the staffs in their company knows him. The staffs were hounding around him asking him if he want anything to drink or if the office is cold. One glare from Nicolas and every person on the floor ran away like rats. Nicolas led him to what seems to be his office. Last time he came to give Nicolas his pie to the office he couldn't look around. Now when he got inside the office he realized how dark the interior was. Behind Nicolas's table was a magnificent view of the city.

"So this is it. This is my territory."

Nicolas said loosening his tie and taking his seat behind his table. Elio stood awkwardly at the centre of the room. It was true he wanted to know about their legal and mafia business, but now he's here what should he exactly do? Nicolas looked at Elio and smiled a little.

"Do you wanna help me?"

Elio nodded enthusiastically. Nicolas motioned for Elio to join him by curling his finger. He gave Elio a few files.

"Read this and check the terms which is more favourable for us."

Elio was now thinking this was a bad idea. How was he suppose to realise this was good for them? He knows shit about business. Just then Nicolas's secretary comes in with a bunch of files. He listens to her talk to him about today's schedule.

"Julia take copies of this."

Nicolas says and Elio jumps at that.

"I can do that."

"But Mr Elio-"

Before Julia could say anything Elio took the papers from Nicolas's hands and dashed out of the room. Nicolas was surprised seeing his behaviour. Meanwhile Elio was happy that he escaped from reading those files. He stopped walking and looked around. Where was he supposed to go take copies. Elio stopped the man who was walking towards him. The man was tall and was busy looking at the papers in his hand.

"Umm excuse me?"

Elio said stopping the man. The man looked up from the papers, his eyes widening at looking at Elio.

"Can you tell me where i can take copies of these?"

Elio asked smiling. The man blushed but gave a dimpled smile to him.

"Umm it's on the third floor next to room 101."

Okay." Elio said and was about to walk away when the man called him.

"I can help you find your way."

"It's okay i can manage it myself."

"No i insist."

Elio shrugged and gestured the man to come to him. Elio and that man made small talk while they were walking towards the printer. Elio came to know that the name of the man with the dimples was Neil and he was a data analyst in their company. Neil was also a genius and clumsy too. He was also kind enough to help Elio with the printer. Elio was laughing at one particular story where Neil broke his grandmother's favourite vase and blamed it on her cat. Elio can't remember the last time when he laughed like this.

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Nicolas was watching Elio and a man talking and laughing in the printing room. He clenched his fist unconsciously. Elio was laughing and his body was falling over that man's every time he laughs. What funny joke was he laughing at? Nicolas loosened his tie and joined his hands. Suddenly Elio started laughing and he threw himself at that man. That's it! Nicolas stood up from his seat and stomped towards the room. Everyone made way for him when they saw his angry expression. He slammed the door open making Elio and that guy to flinch.

"Oh, are you here because i'm late?"

Elio asked worried. Nicolas controlled his expression and smiled at Elio.

"No, i was thinking we could have lunch together?"

"Sure."

Elio said happily.

"Oh i forgot, this is Neil."

Elio said to Nicolas and pulled Neil towards him to introduce him. Nicolas gave a strained smile to him. He pulled Elio by his waist, which made Elio to yelp in surprise, caught off guard by the action.

"We'll be off Neil."

And with that Nicolas dragged Elio out of the room towards his office. When they reached the office Nicolas let go off Elio and went to sit on the couch.

"Order something for yourself for lunch."

Nicolas said making Elio confused. Didn't he say he wanted to have lunch together?

"What about you?"

Elio asked sitting near him.

"I don't usually have lunch. Whenever Elena is here we would have lunch together that's it."

Elio felt jealous hearing that.

"Then why did you bring me here saying you wanted to have lunch together? I would have had lunch with Neil."

Elio said with a scowl. Call him petty for saying this, but why would Nicolas talk about his first love slash his sister in front of Elio? Nicolas quickly sat up and looked at Elio. He gave a strained smile to him and gave him his phone.

"Order for me also."

Elio giggled taking the phone and ordering whatever he felt like eating. Their tacos and wraps were delivered in short time. They ate silently while Nicolas goes through some mails.

"You know you could not work while we're having food."

Nicolas was about to protest but shut his mouth when he saw Elio pouting.

"Okay."

Elio was happy that Nicolas listened to him. He didn't think that he would actually listen, because why would he listen to Elio who isn't anyone to Nicolas.

"I'll bring you to our base today or tomorrow."

Nicolas said making Elio confused.

"Base?"

Elio asked tilting his head like a puppy. Oh yeah. Elio didn't know shit about mafia.

"Base is where our gang works."

Elio's eyes widened in excitement.

"Really? I can come?"

Elio smiled to himself and did a little victory dance.

"Does that mean you trust me?"

Elio whispered. Nicolas felt bad for Elio. Was Elio doubting himself? It's all because of his family. If they didn't have hid everything from him he wouldn't be feeling like this.

"Of course. After all you're the Donna of The Phoenix."

Nicolas said smiling. The rest of the lunch time went by with Elio smiling to himself like a fool. It was really easy to make Elio happy. Nicolas thought. Elio gets happy at the small things. He was such a precious thing. Nicolas thought looking at Elio. He quickly shook off the thoughts reminding himself that he loves Elena. Right?