Chapter 25

Rome I glare at the man who had his big blue eyes at only one part of Julia's body. Removing my jacket, I put it over her shoulders and stood behind her hugging it to her body. Julia who was completely oblivious to what was going on raise her hand to blindly caress my cheek.

I rest my chin on her shoulder and smirk at the man whose eyes met mine, before he turns his head away in surprise. Fucking audacious bastard. He's not the first man who couldn't keep his eyes to himself tonight and that irritate me to no end.

Earlier I had taken her to dinner at one of the best restaurants in Palmville, I would have taken her to one in Livingston, but I didn't feel like it. I had asked Josh earlier where I should take her since I didn't do dates and he spent more time with her; therefore, he was more aware of her likes and dislikes.

Julia wasn't like those other women who would get upset if they do not have the most expensive and luxurious things in life. The small things excite her like puppies and rain and that's what I admire about her. It's also the reason why I let her choose where we go next since she did not seem comfortable at dinner earlier. I thought it was because of the attention she got from a few men, but she seemed unaware and what made her uncomfortable was the high-class restaurant itself.

At first, she was a bit hesitant to choose, but after she chose an ice cream shop that she said sold the best ice creams. I wasn't a fan of ice creams, but I'll follow her and buy her any amount she desires.

When it was safe to cross the street, I move next to her and held her hand. She looks up at me with a cheeky grin.

"What?" I ask as we make our way across.

"Oh, it's nothing at all."

I didn't believe her, but I let it slide. I push the door open which made an annoying sound over our heads. I allow Julia to enter first which made her grin again.

"Okay, what's with those looks?"

"Nothing," she chuckles.

"Come on Julia, there must be a reason why you keep giving me those looks."

We enter the shop and Julia pulls me over to an empty booth, she pulls me in the seat next to her and picks up the menu, although I could tell she already knew what she wanted.

"I'm just remembering the first time we entered a building together; you open the door and went in leaving me behind. Which was so impolite of you but look at you now."

I roll my eyes, "Of course that would be the memory rolling around in your head."

"First impressions are everything Rome, everyone remembers them."

I smirk, "You ran into my car, the first impression you gave was that you didn't know how to drive even if it was to save your life."

Julia grasp, "At least I wasn't an asshole to you."

I chuckled, "I also remember you yelling at me, telling me you don't give a fuck who I am and jumping on my car so that I would give you a ride to the grocery store."

She blushes and look back at her menu that I was sure she wasn't even reading. "I might have acted a bit crazy, but can you blame me? I had to move back to the one place I hate the most."

She looked sad and I couldn't have that beautiful face looking like that because of her fucked up past. Placing my index finger underneath her chin, I tilt her head towards me and lean down and peck her lips. I didn't care that there were other customers sitting nearby, I knew Julia liked when I peck her lips or forehead from the way she would close her eyes and sigh and at this moment I just wanted her to feel better.

"Order any number of desserts you want; I'm spoiling you tonight."

Her face brightens, "That's the wrong thing to say, Rome."

At first, I wondered why Julia told me that was the wrong thing to say, but after she ordered cookies and cream ice cream, Oreo cheesecake, a plate filled with chocolate chip cookies and a large chocolate smoothie, then I knew what she meant.

She had an obsession with sweets, mostly chocolate, which made me a bit worried about her health. I wonder if she was aware of diabetes.

"Are you going to eat all of this?" I ask looking at the table.

"Of course not, it's for the both of us since you didn't want to order anything. We can save the lefts over for another day."

That was sweet of her, but I won't be able to eat more than one maybe two of the cookies.

Julia I shove a spoon full of ice cream in my mouth and moan at the delicious taste. Rome seemed uneasy sitting next to me.

"Are you alright?" There was this strange look in his eyes, he nods and look away.

I notice that he didn't even touch anything, the ice cream was starting to melt, and he haven't even had any. Taking some up with my spoon I tap his cheek with my finger to get his attention as soon as he turns to open his mouth to say something I shove the spoon full of ice cream in his mouth.

He looked horrified, which I don't understand considering this was delicious. "Swallow," I scold when I realized that he didn't want it.

"I'm not a child you know," he says after he swallow the deliciousness.

"You're sure acting like one. It's not poison you know, so why are you acting as if it is?"

Rome leans back in the seat and pat his torso. "Have you seen this body? I have to maintain it somehow," he says conceitedly.

I did see his body; I saw it half naked the night he climbed into the tub with me. He was blessed with one of those chiseled god-like bodies that would leave anyone drooling. He looked as delicious as this ice cream tasted. Now my mouth my drooling and not from wanting to taste all the desserts in front of me. The one I craved for was a sexy, tall vanilla and chocolate smoothie siting proudly next to me.

Just as I was about to make a move someone called my name. My eyes drifted to the old man standing about two feet from our booth.

"I knew that was you."

I grab as much dessert as I could and look at Rome, "Let's go." I stood waiting for him to at least acknowledge me or get up from his seat, but instead he sat looking or more like glaring at Mr. White who was busy watching me like I was a big jug of water, and he was a thirsty animal who have been dehydrated for weeks. Much like how I was looking at Rome before he interrupts.

"Where are you running off to as soon as I arrive, Cinderella?" Mr. White ask.

"Who is this, love?" Rome says. I look at him because of the amusement that could be heard in his voice. He was not looking at me and he did not look one bit amused.

"Love?" The old man says finally looking at Rome, "I see you've found yourself a young thing. Still doesn't matter though, I still want a feel your sexy body. I would fu—"

My eyes widen as Rome superman punch him right in the face before he could finish what he was about to say. Mr. White curls up on the floor in a fetal position crying in pain. The people around us gasp and stare. I felt Rome take hold of my hand and pull me from the booth, he steps over the old man's body. I wasn't going to give the old pervert the satisfaction, so I skipped around him while trying my best to hold my desserts in one hand.

I followed Rome back to the car in silence. He opens the door for me, and I quickly got in without saying anything.

"Who was he Julia?" Rome asks a few minutes later.

"I was a receptionist at his spa not too far from where we were, he's the reason why I had to quit at move back to Greengrove."

Rome grips the steering so hard I thank the universe that it didn't have life. "Did he ever—" he glanced at me, “You know?"

"Thank God, no." I said catching onto what he meant.

"Good, because I would have to go back and finish what I started."

I look at him, the look he wore was enough to prove that he wasn't joking.

I took a spoon full of ice cream and look at him when he stopped at the stop light, "That was so hot," I say before licking the spoon clean.

Rome eyes follow my movements, "Are you trying to seduce me, Julia?"

"Is it working?"

He glanced down in his lap which made me follow his movements, “Do you want to see for yourself?"

I smirk at him, "The light's green."