Heirs Of The Lombardis

The Invitation

Venturo and Adam ran their horses out in the open, trying to get ahead of each other.

"Give up, V". Adam shouted.

"That will never happen and you know that". Venturo replied with a smile and ran ahead of him.

A few times, Adam was ahead of him but most of the times, It was Venturo who was on the lead. Soon, they reached the ending and Venturo won.

"I don't get it, Venturo.. how do you always win?". Adam got off from his horse.

Venturo chuckled and got off as well. "I don't know but all I do is focus and think positively".

"I have been trying to win from you since last 10 years, Venturo.. I never win". Adam said.

"It's not my fault". Venturo shrugged, caressing his horse.

"Ugh". Adam stomped his foot. "Okay.. teach me".

"Finally Adam thought of leaving his ego behind and getting a lesson!". Venturo said dramatically.

"Yeah Yeah". Adam rolled his eyes. "But you gotta teach me honestly".

"Fine.. but after I succeed in bringing back Rhea". Venturo said.

"About Rhea..". Adam stepped closer to him. "Accept the fact that you like her".

Venturo smiled and looked away. "I do have a crush on her".

"BINGO! ADAM'S NEVER WRONG!". Adam exclaimed.

"You're not wrong but lemme handle this thing myself, don't tell anyone". Venturo said.

"Sure, but if you promise that you won't let this one slip.. I've always tried to set you up with blind dates and you ruin them..". Adam crossed his arms.

"I promise.. those girls never had that affect on me which Rosalie has.. she's my type". He smiled.

"Yeah but she's a bit hard to understand you know? Who knows what's her attitude when she hears the truth?". Adam said.

"Yeah.. I'm worried about her reaction too". Venturo stroked his chin. "But she HAS to go through all that no matter what".

"Hmm". Adam nodded. "Let's head back now, It's getting dark and I don't wanna have an encounter with the werewolves".

Rosalie was painting a picture while she listened to some music. Her roommate, Amy stepped into her room.

"Watcha painting today, Rosalie?". She asked.

"Umm.. it's Harry Styles". Rosalie replied.

"Harry Styles.. wow!". She took a closer look. "That man provoked you to buy a few expensive paints".

"Well yeah.. but on what should I spend my money on?". Rosalie said. "I don't wanna make a pile of my money".

"Hmm, about Benji". Amy stroked her chin.

"What about him? I told him that I won't do that again". Rosalie replied.

"That means you'll date Kian?". Amy asked.

"No..". She shook her head.

"Oh? So, you broke the poor guy's heart".

"No, I didn't.. I used my...Ability of sugar coating to, uh, get rid of him and luckily, he got the hint". She said.

"Ooh Girl? Now what? You're back to that old Rosalie who's obsessed with her job and has a loveless life?". Amy crossed her arms. "That's boring..".

"That's what I want".

"To stay alone? Never let your Dad experience walking you down the aisle?". Amy asked. "You're gonna be my bridesmaid and catch my bouquet, you bitch.. and don't forget to bring a date.. even if it's a human organ".

"Shut up!". Rosalie chuckled.

"I'm serious! Bring a date and don't you dare BUY a boyfriend". She said.

"What do you mean? Where will I make a boyfriend?". Rosalie asked.

"It's your headache". She shrugged, getting out of the room.

After coming back from the hospital, Rosalie went to the shopping mall to get a dress. She bought a few dresses and walked into an ice cream shop.

"Hello, Madam.. how can I help you?". An ice cream scooper asked with a wide grin.

"A chocolate flavored ice cream.. three scoops". She replied. "I'm sitting over there". Rosalie pointed at a nearest booth.

"Sure". He said.

She made her way to the booth and sat.

"Name something I can lay my life for". Someone talked to his friend in the nearest booth.

"Ice cream". The other replied.

"Yeah, ice cream". The first one said. "And now tell me, for what can YOU lay your life for".

"I can sacrifice my life for anything in order to stay away from you". The second one replied tiredly.

"Oh come on! I spent two days with you in the hospital".

"Was that even a favor?".

"What!? It was!.. what do you think it was?".

"It was your duty.. we are supposed to look out for each other".

"Ugh.. you're unbelievable, cuz".

Rosalie turned back to see them when she realized she knew the guys. It was Adam and Venturo.

Venturo immediately perked up as he saw her an smiled. "Rosalie!".

She grinned and walked to them. "How do you do, Venturo?".

"I'm good, how about you?". Venturo sat up straight.

"I'm great!". She smiled. "Can I join you guys?".

"Sure!". Adam nodded.

She sat opposite to Venturo and tapped her fingers on the table. "Do you come here often? Agent Adam?".

"Oh?". Adam looked at Venturo. "She knows".

"Ugh, yeah". Venturo averted his gaze.

"Okay?". Adam swallowed. "Yeah..I'm a huge fan of Ice cream.. we just happened to buy some clothing for an upcoming events when I saw this shop and couldn't help myself".

"Good". She said.

"What are you doing here?". Adam asked.

"Wasting my money.. I have a plenty of it". She replied.

"Hmm, well, because you're single, you don't get to spend money on.. things". Adam said.

"Like what?". Rosalie questioned.

"Umm, dates and birthdays and surprise parties for your partner". Adam shrugged.

"Oh?". She looked away a bit embarrassed.

Venturo glared at Adam, telling him to shut up because that was making her uneasy.

"Umm, would you like to come with us to the club tonight?". He winked at Venturo.

"Club?". Rosalie didn't expected an invitation.

"Uh yeah! We go there often". He replied.

Venturo pinched the bridge of his nose and sighed. He wanted to slap Adam but was compelled to keep his cool.

"Tonight, you say". Rosalie thought for a while.

Her ice cream arrived. She thanked the scooper and turned to Adam. "Sure, I'll join you.. I like to make new friends and it's been years since I got drunk".

"Oh really?". Adam said. "When was the last time?".

"We celebrated my admission in the medical college of my dream and I got really drunk that night". She ate hee ice cream.

"Nice.. hey! You like chocolate too?". Adam looked at his ice cream.

Rosalie nodded. "I mean, that's kinda childish but that's who I am".

"Oh no! It's not childish.. it's hot". Adam giggled.

"How come?". She asked.

"Well, what do you think about Venturo? He's hot, isn't he?". Adam said.

"I would be lying if I deny!". She exclaimed.

Venturo squeezed his knee from under the table.

"I know". Adam was something which couldn't be stopped. "He loves chocolate flavor too".

"Wow! It's a.. coincidence". Rosalie eyed Venturo.

"Coincidence? I don't think so! It means you two have a.. connection". Adam winked at Rosalie. "I'll go pay the bill myself". He stood and walked away.

Venturo kept quiet for a while then he broke the silence. "I'm sorry about him, he's quite blunt".

"It's okay, I like humourous people". Rosalie replied. She grabbed Venturo's spoon and gestured him to eat with her. He was reluctant at first but then took the spoon. They shared the ice cream.

"So, you wanna come with us?". He asked.

"I mean, I can't turn away from my words". She shrugged.

Venturo gave a nod and dunked his head down, smiling.

"What do you do other then being in the hospital?". He inquired.

"Nothing in particular, I spend my weekends with my parents and go out with my roomie.. TWICE in a month and I like painting!". She told. "What about you?".

"I spend literally ALL of my time with my family.. I have a big family". He replied.

"Oh". She smiled. "One thing about you, you're ambitious".

"One thing about you.. you're BREATHTAKING". He smirked.

Rosalie looked at him immediately and blushed. "You're flattering me".

"I'm telling the truth". He grinned.

She kept quiet for a while. "Umm..Thank you?I guess".

At night, Adam was helping Venturo getting ready to go to the club.

"I don't know what you're doing, Adam". He rolled his eyes.

"I'm helping you get to Rosalie". Adam replied.

"Rosalie? Or Rhea?". Venturo asked.

Adams sighed with a glance at him. "I know very well that you can get Rhea.. but getting Rosalie means so much to you too.. you've never looked at a girl the way you look at her".

"My liking can create problems". Venturo said. "Besides, I'm not that brave to express it so easily".

"You're not brave? Crap!". Adam shook his head. "You're the one who bangs on all the doors of the biggest criminals in the States yelling.. 'FBI, open up'!".

"That's not what I meant". Venturo replied. "Everytime she's around, I am at a loss of words".

"Huh.. coward". Adam rolled his eyes. "There you are.. you look incredibly hot, handsome, sexy and everything a girl wants".

Venturo looked at his tailored suit and smiled. "Well, thank you".

"You're welcome.. now be a good boy and go to the club, and make her feel special". Adam instructed him like a mother.

"Okay.. what about you?".

"I didn't asked her to go clubbing with me.. I said us. Simply tell her that.. Natalie fell off from the stairs and I had to be there". Adam responded.

"Hmm". Venturo nodded.

"And If she gets too much drunk, don't feel reluctant to take her home and get a bit naughty". He winked.

"Shut up!". Venturo blushed at the thought.

"Okay, let's go now..". Adam pushed him out of the door. "Get your ass out there, cuz".