The Love of Ace

Chapter 6

"It's still there, you just had to merge yours with his, give him a chance deary. He may surprise you, don't brush him off just yes"

"Oh yes, don't brush my kidnapper off just yet! He could still hold potential and not be insane" I said sarcastically slamming my hand to my forehead "silly of me to think this isn't normal!"

"Jeremiah please start up a pot of tea" she stated calmly and looked back to me "he wants you to meet his parents at his mothers ball in Italy, it's in December" she started "nobody he's ever been with has met his father, none of his past relationships. It's a very big deal and honor"

"I know it's crazy, but it's such a huge opportunity that's fallen into your lap. One you don't understand the power of, give the boy a chance he's a good one. I've known him since he was just three years old" she stood

"I'll let you dine alone, but don't try and leave. It will not end in your favor" she warned stepping out of the kitchen to leave me staring at Jeremiah

"Has anyone else been held as his little hostage?" I questioned and he looked up at me, he looked he'd lost hours of sleep as his eyes were bloodshot, or maybe he was high.

"Not in the way you are Miss" he replied quietly

"The duck do you mean in the way I am?" He chuckled

"The duck?" He questioned furrowing his brows

"I don't like swearing too much, it's crude and inappropriate. But recently as of today and yesterday I've had solid reasons to"

"Just the way Mr.Rossi does business" his accent was Italian but not as deep as Ace's, why am I comparing?

"Business? The hotels?" He shook his head

"Not my place to say Miss..." he trailed off waiting for me to share my name

"Lila, my names Lila" he nodded his head

I moved to the stool at the island to be closer watching him cook. My Aunt Liza was a good cook, on thanksgiving morning before watching the parade she slip into our kitchen early and begin prepping dinner. She was a chef at some inn around Rhode Island

"Jeremiah" his voice came behind me causing me to tense immediately and he looked over placing the pan down

"Sir, how is your afternoon" with no response Jeremiah continued "for lunch per request of Miss Lila, I've made hibachi style teriyaki chicken, mixed vegetables and edamame. Should be done soon" the stool next to me was pulled back and he placed himself in it

He copied my position, instead his arm muscles flexed while crossing them. This man didn't have an ounce of body fat on him anywhere and it kind of scared me "Bellissima, how's your knee"

He reached for it causing me to wince and I pulled it off "keep your hands to yourself" I muttered

"Look I'm.... I'm sorry" I looked at him faking shock

"Oh your sorry" I chuckled

"Your sorry for keeping me trapped in your house? Not allowing me to go back to my life? I don't know who you are, I don't want to. I want to continue my schooling, conquer my goals, graduate with my bachelors and go for my masters!" I collected my face in my hands and then released