Rebellious Elkie

Two months ago, I was forced to leave the small town I had lived in for my entire life. According to my mother, I am too rebellious for their household. Being forced to leave meant that I would have to find a place to live, and a job. I was officially cut from their entire lives. Which is completely alright. After all that was two months ago. Currently I am working at a night club as a dancer. The owner is a man by the name of Lucio Genovese.

According to my fellow dancers, Lucio Genovese is a dangerous man. Upon looking at him I would say that he is about my age. I just turned 23 about a day before I was told to get out. He doesn’t look dangerous which I have come to know that looks can be very deceiving. A few of the girls that I have come to call my friends, keep telling me to not even think about him; to stay away from him. Even though I understand their warning, there is an air of mystery. It intrigues me and draws me in closer each time we speak. At this point I would give anything to solve the mystery that is Lucio Genovese.

From the way he acts I would say the feeling is definitely mutual considering he is now in the back where we all get ready for the next showing. As I watch him walk to me in his black Italian suit, with his dark blonde hair slicked back, I notice his piercing green eyes have not left his gaze on me. However, there is a strange warmth behind his eyes as he finally reaches where I am sitting. He leans down to speak to me. His scent is intoxicating, as is his heat.

“Elkie, I have a serious question for you.” I felt each word he uttered. His voice like a warm velvet sound.

The surprise of him coming to talk to me, and for a moment no words come from my lips. All I can manage is a nod. As I glance up at him, I can tell that it was in fact enough of an answer for him. Before this very moment, I could count each time we have spoken on one hand.

Lucio had his hands behind his back as he was leaning, and a smirk on his face. “I was wondering if you would like to come to dinner with me. I would like to get to know you more.” Shivers run down my spine as I began to feel several of the dancers staring at us.

Everything in my very being screamed to not agree to this date. However, I need to know more about him. I need to solve his mystery. The dangerous aspect, from what my friends state, has something to do with his family. Granted, I see him with a body guard most days. At most that can mean his family has money. I have no doubt that he is dangerous; perhaps that is the reason for my intrigue. Either way, this is the first and probably the only chance I have to find out.

Once I manage to muster up the gumption to speak, I look him straight in those piercing eyes of his. “I would like to know you more as well, Mr. Genovese.” I gulp a bit and continued, my hand now on the back of my chair looking at him with him kneeling down looking at me. “Name the time and the place. I will be there.”

His smirk grows into a smile. “I am so pleased to hear that.” We both see and hear that the show is about to start. “Well then. I suppose I will make this quick. Friday night at 7:30. I will send a car to collect you.” He stands up straight, leaving me to finish getting ready for the show that has now officially started.