"Knowing the truth will change everything!....I didn't kill your fucking wife, I wasn't born in the B.C or whatever .
"We're leaving to your parents house tomorrow morning,no excuse"Rocco said coldly as he walked away
"Such a mood spoiler "She hissed under her breath.
****
The next morning
Pippa woke up quite late, she had spent the night wandering Rocco's unnerving massive home and had come across a drawing of an ancient couple,she guessed them to be Dario and Zola.
She made her way downstairs and there her dark angel was, sitting calmly on a sofa with newspaper in his hands like he belonged in some immortal version of 1950's sitcom. A cup of tea sat beside him,hot steam spiraling in the air ,he took a sip, leaned back with ease, and acted like her presence didn't exist
"You must have received an award for staring" he said not looking at her
Pippa gave an awkward smile then sat beside him.
"It's surprising how humane you look,is it your normal routine or are you putting on a show for me?"
Rocco threw her a side glare that could curdle milk, then surprisingly it softened. He pulled out a sleek matte card
"A black card?!"Pippa gasped snatching it from his hand like he had just gifted her immortality
"Buy yourself something decent to wear and eat something"
"I have ridiculous expensive taste, I hope you don't mind" she smirked
"Also....,I can drive "
"I'm not giving you one of my cars, take a cab"
"I don't think you realize I'm a celeb,I have fans"
"Then book a flight?"
"Or better just buy me a jet, I'll name it Rocco jr and be forever grateful"
****
Despite the sarcasm,Pippa couldn't shake the fact that he basically kicked her out. And of course, the cab driver turns out to be a die hard fan, fantastic.
***
Pippa dined at one of the elite restaurants in town, flaunting the black card like a queen of the underworld. Paparazzi flashes came and went,she posted like it was second nature. Afterwards,she headed to a fashion store mobbed by fans.
At the counter, the receptionist bowed slightly
"Good morning ma'am"
"Morning"Pippa replied coolly
"I need a dress that's not yet on stock".
The receptionist gestured
"This way ma'am".
She was about to follow the receptionist when the manager came to them with a well known fashion designer by his side
"Miss Pippa Bruno ". The manager called
Well it happened to be that the fashion designer was in need of a fashion icon, Pippa agreed to it and a couple dress was brought to her.
"I'll contact a male model, you'll both look great"
" I think I have someone better"Pippa replied with a smile
***
Pippa stood with a pleading face, she has been pleading with him to attend the fashion show with her.
"I'm not into human things,why don't we pay your family a visit
***
Rocco parked his car at the garage as they alighted
A dark haired guy came to Pippa then hugged her tight.
"I.. can't breathe "Pippa wheezed as.he let her go.
"Why didn't you inform me about your coming?(looks at Rocco) who's he?" He asked
"Oh.... he's a friend,we met at school "
"Ah, I thought he was someone else, you know.... special "
Pippa laughed
"Friends are special "
"Are you having lunch with your parents, cause I was planning on joining them ".
"That'll be great "
"See you later then". He pecked her forehead then left.
"You must really love smiling"Rocco said
"Why? hate that I was smiling at a guy?"
"If I was,he wouldn't have walked away in one piece"
"Don't worry, he's just my neighbor"
"He sure hugs you like more than that"
"What's your problem?" Pippa snapped visibly annoyed
"Shall we proceed?"he said brushing past her
***
Luckily,they met Pippa's parents and sister at home and they were surprised on seeing a boy with her.
" And who's the young man?" Her mom asked
"He's.....uhm.....
"Her boyfriend" Rocco cut in smoothly stunning everyone especially Pippa.
She stared at him like he had grown horns, then turning back to her parents.
"Yeah, that's why we came,he wanted to meet you guy"Pippa said feeling totally finished
Her parents assessed him and her father frowned,it was noticeable that he won't take this well.
"I thought you went to study"
"Yeah, and I met him there
"So he's also a student there learning a skill and he has time to date around?"
Ok, this is gonna be bad.
"I'm not a student there"Rocco said as he stepped closer to Mr.Bruno
"I'm actually a sponsor there.....,Isn't it rude to leave a guest standing? I heard humans are supposed to be polite"
Pippa nearly died on the spot, before her father replied she quickly intervened.
"He meant to say that politely dad, and babe... you're always welcome" she said flashing a smile that didn't reach her eyes.
***
Everyone ate in silence except Rocco who watched like he was at an alien food exhibit. He didn't want to eat and won't force himself to.
Suddenly, the neighbor named Peter cleared his throat
"Pippa I thought we weren't gonna catch a glimpse of you till after two years"
"Oh right,he wanted to meet my parents "
"He?" Peter asked
"Were you expecting a she?" Rocco a
replied,tone sharp
"Rocco "Pippa called through gritted teeth
"So...., he's someone special"Peter asked
"No" Pippa blurted, then winced as all eyes fell on her
"Uhm.....I was being sarcastic, wasn't it funny?"she laughed nervously but no one joined her.
"We're not accepting him Pippa" her dad cleared the air
"What! why?"
"He doesn't seem responsible, he looks like trouble "
Pippa lost her cool as she slammed the table hard . Great,here comes the angry Pippa.
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