Muse’s POV:
I was woken up the shrill ring of Arden’s alarm clock.
“Turn that off” I said with a groan.
I heard a little chuckle besides me.
“Aren’t you cranky this morning ” Arden said softly, her voice a bit husky from sleep.
My chest felt warm.
I could definitely get used to this feeling.
“Good morning ” I said as I turned towards her with a smile.
“Morning darling, how was your sleep?” she asked.
“It was good, did you sleep well?” I asked softly.
“One of the best sleep’s I’ve had in a long time ” she replied with a smile.
“I’m glad I could be of help” I replied.
She smiled as she slowly ruffled my hair.
“I need to prepare for work, will you be okay by yourself ” She asked softly.
“Yeah, you don’t need to worry about me” I replied.
She nodded and quickly went into the bathroom.
A few minutes later, I got a call from Enrico.
“What’s the matter Enrico, it’s so early in the morning ” I said as soon as I answered the call.
“I’m sorry chica, but I had to make sure you’re aware” Enrico said in panic.
“Angelo has put a bounty on your head” He continued.
“What do you mean?” I asked in confusion.
“He said that whoever can capture you alive, will receive $5000” he replied.
I gasped in shock.
My stomach tightened.
Five thousand dollars.
That was enough money to make desperate people do desperate things.
“That’s a lot of money, he barely even knows me” I said in shock.
“Exactly my point Chica, that’s why we think that there’s more to this than we might know” Enrico said calmly.
What does he want with me though?.
“You need to be safe Chica” he said softly.
“I am” I replied.
“Everyone misses you, but we also want you to be safe okay” he said to me.
“I will Enrico ” I replied.
“I’ll be free next week, we could find somewhere to meet if you like” .
“I’d like that ” I replied with a smile.
“I guess I’ll see you then Chica” he said and quickly hung up.
I sighed softly.
“Everything alright?” Arden said as she came out of the bathroom.
A robe casually draped across her shoulders.
She slowly dried her hair with a towel.
“Yeah” I replied.
“Okay” she said, her voice filled with doubt.
She slowly turned and made to remove her robe.
I quickly closed my eyes in panic.
“What are you doing?” I asked, my voice raising in panic.
Arden chuckled softly.
“I’m undressing darling” she said softly.
“I know that, but I’m right here” I replied.
“Is there any problem?” she asked teasingly.
I never knew that she was such a tease.
“Dress up quickly ” I said to her with my eyes still closed.
Arden laughed out loud.
Her voice echoing in the room.
I smiled softly.
I think I have a new obsession.
I definitely want to hear her laugh more.
“You look so pretty when you laugh” I said to her.
“How will you know if I’m pretty when your eyes are still closed” she asked.
I heard her take in a sharp breath.
“God. . . You’re definitely something ” she whispered softly.
I heard her moving around the room.
I couldn’t bear to open my eyes.
I don’t think I’ll be able to handle Arden being half naked.
I’ve always known I could control myself.
But with Arden.
.
.
I don’t think I can.
“You can open your eyes now” She said softly.
I slowly opened one eye.
Arden was fully dressed in a dark red suit.
She looked so good in that suit.
I don’t think I can even control myself with her being fully clothed.
“You look gorgeous ” I said honestly.
“Why, thank you darling ” she replied with a smile as she arranged her hair.
“Are you all set” I asked.
“I think I am” she replied .
“Just remaining one thing ” she continued softly.
“What is that?” I asked in confusion.
“Would you like to come with me. . To work?” she asked nervously.
I stared at her in shock.
She really wants me to come with her.
“Umm. . Yeah” I replied with a smile.
She smiled widely in return.
“Good. . I guess I’ll wait for you then” she replied softly.
“Yeah, I won’t take long” I replied and quickly headed for the bathroom.
I had a feeling that today was going to change a lot of things.