He shrugged at my statement. "I don't really care. I have nothing to lose and bytheway I have dedicated my entire high school and college years to become this successful, the least I can do now is have fun."
"But you got the company on a silver platter; your dad was the last CEO right? Isn't it some kind of family business, like the oldest son gets the company kind of thing?"
Marco scoffed at the question I asked. "Silver platter? Ha, I wished. If I wouldn't bust my ass off at school he wouldn't hesitate to give it to someone else who did. It doesn't matter if it's a family business or not."
"I was just asking." I replied in defense, turning my attention back to the water. Maybe having a decent conversation with Marco wasn't so bad after all. Maybe he wasn't so bad after all.
"Hey."
I turned my attention back to Marco when he said that. "I want to show you something."
He grabbed my hand and I shivered when he did that. I never held his hand before, but it felt like my body recognized his touch, because I got goosebumps all over my body.
"What?" I asked as he dragged me towards the railing of the yacht. He let me lean against the railing as he stand right behind me. If he's trying to copy the Titanic scene I wouldn't hesitate kicking him in his balls. I'm not really a Titanic fan, the only reason I watched it was because of young Leonardo.
"From here you can see the Brooklyn Bridge, at night it is even more beautiful." he whispered in my ear as he put his hands on my waist.
"Hands to yourself Vasilios." I warned him as I playfully slapped his hands. He chuckled as he pulled his hands away from my waist. "It's Marco for you pudding."
I rolled my eyes. "Are we going to stay till night?"
"Uhm no, my mom has a family dinner planned tonight. Did you have fun though, I mean today."
I nodded my head. "The food was good, so yeah it was fun."
He chuckled when he heard my answer. "Women and food." he mumbled. "But do you know what's even more fun?"
I was about to turn around and ask what, but before I could do that he scooped me up bridal style and walked closer to the railing.
I squealed when he did that. He is not doing what I think he's doing.
"Marco, put me down!" I exclaimed as I was trying to fight my way out of this position, which was useless. Marco made it seem like I was a feather in his arms.
"Do you have a dead--" before I could finish that sentence he threw me in the water.
Jerk!
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Jillian Malik P.O.V
"I'm so glad you could make it tonight!" Ximena squealed and hugged me tightly. She looked drop dead gorgeous in her azure blue dress, it complimented her eyes. Her hair was in a messy bun and she wore a blue flower crown. She looked like a princess, but she had all the right to look like a princess tonight.
After all it's her engagement party.
Reina and I were invited to Ximena's engagement party. I was not sure if I could make it due so much work recently. Even though Ximena was my friend, I was still her employee and she expects the same from me as she does from other employees.
Hard work and dedication.
"Congratulations on your engagement." Reina congratulated Ximena. Reina and Ximena knew each other through me. They weren't really the best of friends, but they could get along really well.
"Thank you, how are you and Luca doing? I saw pictures of you guys in Daily mail." Ximena said smiling as she looked at Reina who was wearing a black chiffon dress.
Reina blushed deeply. "He's doing great... We're just..uhh friends."
"Ah, that's great." Ximena replied not really convinced by the hesitant answer of Reina.
Ximena's engagement part is held at the Manhattan penthouse. The venue was beautifully decorated and I wondered where Ximena got her wedding planner. Everything was perfectly arranged and the views from up here were spectacular.
The spacious Reception Room with elegant tables has arched windows on either side of the dance floor. There was also a beautiful bar with stained glass and oak paneling between the two doorways leading to the Ballroom.
I saw Blake coming towards us with a glass of champagne in his hand. He looked handsome in his blue tuxedo. His tousled black hair, which was thick and lustrous, was combed neatly into a man bun. It suited him.
"Hello Jillian, how are you?" he asked as he extended his hand for me for a handshake.
"I'm doing well and bytheway congratulations on your engagement."
He smiled. "Thanks, hope you have a great night so far."
I nodded my head. "Yes totally, it's beautiful up here."
"It is." he agreed. We talked for a while, but then he had to proceed to walk towards a table behind me to greet more people.
I decided to get something to drink at the bar, but halfway I got stopped by the trio that walked out of the elevator.
Marco, Rodrigo, and Ellie.
"Jillian!" Ellie squealed as she ran up to me. The pink lace dress she was wearing hugged all her curves in the right places. No doubt that she will steal the spotlight from Ximena tonight.
She hugged me tightly and when she released me I saw Rodrigo and Marco behind her watching us with an amused expression plastered on their face.
"Hello Rodrigo." I hugged him and he chuckled. Rodrigo is cute, I have to admit. That boy has the looks, but since the first time I'd met him it was clear that he didn't see me as more than a friend.
"Nice to meet you again pretty lady." He replied chuckling.
I released myself out of his hug and saw Marco silently glaring at him. I raise my eyebrows up in confusion. What is wrong with him?
"Good evening Vasilios." I said extending my hand to him for a handshake. He looked dumbfounded at my hand. If he thinks that I forgave him for what had happened in the yacht he is so wrong.
"No hug?" he pouted.
I rolled my eyes at him.
"I haven't forgiven you yet Vasilios!" I replied flatly.
"What?!" he asked, the smile on his face disappeared. "It has been two weeks and it wasn't so bad, pudding."
"It was freezing cold you moron and I don't forgive so easily."
He raised an eyebrow. "Oh really?" he smirked. "I have sent you so many bouquets the last two weeks. Do you want more so you can forgive me faster?"