Chapter -3

Elio tossed around the bed and dug his face into the pillow. He's so tired that he feels like sleeping in the whole day. What did he do yesterday to be so tired? And just like that yesterday's events came flashing through his mind. He shot up from his bed and sat up. He ran a hand through his face. He took a deep breath and looked around the room. He was still in his clothes from yesterday. He saw it was 10 o'clock meaning Nicolas would be in his office. Great. It's the first day and he didn't see his husband off to the office. Nicolas must have thought that he is a spoiled lazy rich guy. It still feels weird to call him his husband. He gets up from his bed and makes way into the bathroom. He washes his face walks outside. He walks down the stairs and hears noises come from the dining room. He sees Nicolas sitting in the chair scrolling through his phone while having coffee. He is still here? There are three men dressed in suits standing behind him. He stands there without entering the dining room. Nicolas notices his presence and looks up from his phone.

"Oh! You're up? Sit down. Breakfast will be served."

Elio walked and sat at the other end opposite Nicolas. He was looking around and he could still feel Nicolas's stare on him. Elio clears his throat.

"You could've woken me up."

"I thought you would be tired. So i decided to let you sleep in."

Nicolas leans back on his chair.

"Why are you here? Are you not going to the office today?"

Elio asked curiously.

"I thought about introducing you to the workers and bodyguard today. So i was waiting for you. I'll leave in an hour."

Elio was disappointed hearing that. He thought just like normal couples Nicolas would take leave for few days. But he shouldn't be feeling like that right? Just then a lady came and placed a plate of toast and eggs in front of him.

"Thank you...."

Elio looked at Nicolas for her name.

"Carla."

"Thank you Carla."

Elio smiled at the lady receiving one back. He dug into the food without minding anything. Nicolas clears his throat and Elio looks up with his cheeks filled with toast.

"So these three will be your bodyguards. They will follow you everywhere and anywhere. This is Simon."

The short one with a pale complexion comes forward and nods at him.

"This is Tyler."

The tall, handsome guy with thick eyebrows stood forward.

"And this is Jay."

The guy comes forward and smiles at him. He looks chill. He had a sunshine vibe to him. And his heart shaped smile was cute. Nicolas looked at his watch and stood up catching Elio's attention.

"I'm leaving. I have a meeting to attend to."

Elio stopped eating, contemplating whether to accompany him to the door. His mom always accompanied his dad to the front door and gives a kiss before sending him off. Should he do that? Like married couples would do all that shit. But the problem is even though they are married, they are not in love. Well maybe he can skip the kissing part. Nicolas must have seen his dilemma.

"Finish your food. And call me if you need anything."

With that Nicolas left, leaving Elio with those three bodyguards. Elio continued eating his breakfast while looking around his surroundings. His eyes stopped on the three bodyguards who were staring at him.

"Did you guys have breakfast?"

Elio asked.

"No sir."

They all answered together.

"Can you not call me sir? Just call me Eli, like everyone does."

"Yes sir."

Elio felt like smacking them.

"Sit down. I'll ask Carla to bring you food."

"No si-"

Elio glared at Simon who shut his mouth.

"I mean no Eli. We are fine."

Simon continued.

"I won't have food if you guys won't have."

Elio stopped eating and sat back folding his arms on his chest. Tyler and Jay sat down quickly while Simon just stood there. Tyler pulled the chair beside him and patted the seat. Simon sighed and sat down. Elio smiled in victory before telling Carla to bring three more plates of food.

"So we will be together 24/7 and i don't want a strictly professional relationship between us. I know i can't make friends because it will be a threat to my 'safety', so why not we become besties?"

Elio asked and looked at the three. They didn't know what to say. They know it is not easy to live a life where every second you're life is in danger.

"Sure why not?"

Tyler said shrugging.

"So how long have you guys been working for the Lucianos? How is it like working with Nicolas? Any funny or embarrassing incidents happened with him?"

Elio asked the questions in a single breath. Jay squealed and was about to speak when Simon glared at him. Elio saw that, he knew it would take time for them to warm up to him.

"How about you guys show me around the mansion after breakfast?"

"We would love to."

Tyler said with a boxy smile.

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Nicolas was in his office going through some files. His mind was filled with Elio. And his sister Elena. It's true he loves Elena and he was sure she felt the same by the way she acted towards him. He hoped he would be marrying her. But fate had different plans. Now he had a 23 year old to protect. They still haven't found who was stalking Elio. Hell they couldn't even find who send the photos. Nicolas leaned back on his chair and loosened his tie. He rubbed his forehead feeling a headache was forming. A knock made him sit straight.

"Come in."

He said in tired voice. His eyes widened when he saw Elena walk inside with all glory. She was wearing a black suit and she looked perfect. He stood up and walked towards her to hug. She hugged him back and he was sure she took a deep breath of his scent.

"You didn't tell me you were coming?"

Nicolas said pulling her to sit on the couch.

"Well i thought you would take at least a week off. I mean come on you just got married yesterday."

Nicolas just rolled his eyes.

"You and i both know that i don't have feelings for your brother."

Elena looked down unable to look him in the eye.

"And i'm sure he doesn't have any feeling for me."

Elena cleared her throat and became serious.

"I came here to tell you that we caught the guy who send the photos."

Nicolas's eyes darkened hearing that.

"Who is that fucker?"

"Well he is in the basement. Dad is handling him."

Elena said with a smirk. Nicolas stood up adjusting his coat.

"Well i need to see the fucker who is behind my husband."

He held his hand out for Elena and she took it standing up.

"Shall we go?"

Nicolas smirked before both of them left the office.