Chapter 156 Dinner (2)
Alessia's POV
We end dinner soon after that, I head up the staircase beside Alex. Once we are on the first floor I take a peep out the window. It's now fully nighttime and still no word from Padre yet. I was hoping he will not actually use the complete twenty four hours but it's beginning to look like he will use more than that. We Stand around the second-floor corridor for a moment , then Mcgregor starts leading us towards the available bedrooms, I watch as Alex checks his phone once more.
That small action ,soothes me a little bit. Turning to me he shakes his head eyes filling with remorse
“Nothing not even a beep.”
I sigh patience sometimes does not feel like a virtue.
“I think we should all head in for the night” Angelica suggests softly from behind.
“But I don't feel sleepy” I snap impatiently before I can stop myself.
“Alessia you have to rest you sound anxious” she adds gently
Luca stretches his arms above his head, a yawn escaping him "Besides Padre said twenty four hours.We might as well rest while we wait.”
“He should have sent some preliminary info ahead” I grumble.
Alex places his hands on my shoulder “Alessia” He has a weird way of communicating with my soul by just uttering a word and I always get it.Something settles within me my heart.
“Fine, lets rest then” I mumble in defeat. Mcgregor finally gestures towards the empty rooms side by side.
“These are the guest rooms available, ladies can take the room on the left and the men on the right.”
Angelica's eyes land on me then Lucy’s “Yayy girls night lets check the rooms out first and pick the larger one.” Angelica sticks her tongue out at Luca as her and Lucy step forward to check both rooms and I let out a dry chuckle. Her enthusiasm is a bit infectious I must admit. The men grunt and Mcgregor says nothing wobbling away on his cane slowly.
“Good night to you all” he calls over his shoulder and takes the next turn to his own bedroom.
I remain in the men's midst stiffly. To me all of this is just a waste of time. We should be on our way. We should nearly be at the eastern perimeter by now. I stomp my feet in annoyance and Alex raises his eyebrows at me, his lips curling into a small grin.!
“Humm” sighing I fold my hands on my slender stomach, even the fact that it's Padre we are waiting for does not lessen my foul mood.
Luca looks at Alex then Hugh “After the ladies pick we can have the other one.” Hugh pulls his hoodie down running his hands through his shoulder-length brown hair.
“Signores & Princess, I won't be able to sleep up here so I will take my first watch in the living room.”
I nod at him “Very well Hugh”
After all it is a free world I see no harm in him sleeping in the living room.
Luca turns to him frowning “ I am not trying to stop you Hugh but is it necessary? The cottage is heavily protected”
“I am aware” He pauses probably thinking of how to voice his concerns without sounding paranoid. “But I can't let my guard down in an unfamiliar place.”
Hugh insists calmly as he turns around and heads back down the stairs.
I watch him retreat with admiration, he stuck to his ideals.
The ladies return at that moment Lucy’s eyes are twinkling. I wonder what is making her so excited. Is choosing a room such an amazing thing now? She teases as her eyes fall on my cross ones “Come on grinch.” I see Alex and Luca biting their lips to keep them from grinning and I just hiss in annoyance. As she starts to gently pull me I pause turning to Alex he seems to have been watching us intently. A warm thrill races down my spine. “Alex call me know as soon as-”
He cuts in giving my hand a brief squeeze “The minute I hear from him Alessia I will wake you, I promise “
That's the best he can do now I suppose nodding. I whisper “ Good night.” and I finally allow the ladies to pull me into the room and shut the door firmly.
I take a quick glance around the room. It's done in tones of white and beige, simple and rustic. A white oak six-poster bed graces the center on a low podium with a white quilted comforter. On the side a matching sofa is placed near the window and a center table.
“Quaint” I murmur as I touch the edge of the soft comforter. The room is quiet for a moment. I settle on the edge of the bed my hands are trembling slights so I tuck it behind my back but not before I was seen apparently.
“Alessia, are you okay? You are shaking” Angelica whispers as she settles on my right and Lucy on my left.
“I am not shaking” I argue
Lucy pulls my hands out gently from my back “Of course you are”
I don't look at them rather I stare at my shaky hands held by Lucy's small one.
I really am shaking..
A bit miffed I clench my hands into fists and Lucy grudgingly pulls her hand back.
“I feel like we are wasting precious time” I say through clenched teeth “The sooner I get the dossier the sooner I can start practicing.”
“Do not fret Alessia, he will send it” Lucy soothes me.
Angelica wraps her arms around my shoulders
“Alessia you know how Padre is he just wants to get all the information, Your plan is a good one.”
“Risky but good” Lucy adds
I feel my frustration lessening somewhat, what they think really matters and I am glad they are admitting it's a good one.
“It is a good plan” I whisper to myself more than them.
I exhale deeply “the fact that they stole La Rosa right under my nose after murdering my Mother-” my voice cracks at the end both ladies hold on to me tighter .
“Makes me want to get it back so badly” I admit
“As you should” Angelica says firmly
Before Lucy can add her two cents there is a sharp knock on the door..
My throat constricts painfully
My heart starts beating louder in my ears
Pulse races
Shoulders tense
Is it time to go? Is the wait over? There is only one reason why the men will knock on our door right now and that is:
PADRE!