14 Amelia's pov " I don't feel well , " I mumbled under my breath for the last ten minutes or so . Dad didn't believe me clearly since we were now parked in front of a huge two story house . If this is where Raiden lives , I can now understand why he's such a cocky tool . His parents are loaded . All rich kids feel like they're on cloud nine . " Amelia , " Dad let out a low breath and turn to me , his eyes pleading . " It's just dinner . " He reaches out and squeezed my shoulder . " I will be there with you . Right beside you . It's not like I'm dropping you off at some unknown place and leaving you there . " He's right . It was just dinner with his boss and family …. his boss's son who I am hoping is not the Raiden I know . A little voice in my head told me it most definitely is the Raiden who irritates me . I chewed on my lips nervously as I crane my neck to look at the huge mansion . " Is it Raiden ? Are you scared of him ? " I brought my gaze back to Dad's instantly , my nose scrunching up . " Scared of Raiden ? No , of course not . It's just that he- well we aren't friends . " Technically that wasn't a lie but it wasn't the entire truth either . I was scared of Raiden , just not in the way anyone would think . I admit there was something about him that intrigued me , intrigued me enough for me to want to know more . And that scared me . Because I never cared about the opposite sex like that before . Dad nods . " It's okay if you're not . It's just a dinner and you don't have to speak to him if you don't wish to . " I nod , still a bit unsure . As we stepped out of the car , I had to crane my neck to look at the looming structure and followed after Dad who led the way A man who looked to be an older version of Raiden opened the door , causing me to halt in shock . His eyes peered over Dad's shoulder to look at me with a gentle friendly smile , the smile lines appearing " I see you've brought your daughter . " The towering man who I am certain is Raiden's father says with a pleasant smile on his face " Yes , " dad nods . " I thought it was time you and your ma - wife meet her face to face . " My brows furrowed There was something about Dad's tone that set me on edge It was like something secret knowledge was tied between the two males Something I didn't know about The man nods , his green gleaming eyes that cast happiness over the pools return to me , crinkling the corners as his smile broadens " Please come in " He pulled the door open wider and move a bit to let us in , " My wife is setting up the dining table , " he says , eyes shifting to a lit up room I have a feeling is the dining room " You can head on there Amelia " I froze He knew my name ? Of course , he will know my name ! I'm sure Dad had told him already I gave a nervous smile " Thank you Mr. " I trailed off unsure of how to call him " Call me Bryson . We only go on fust name basis around here . " I nod , smiling He must have sensed my nervousness earlier and was trying to help me ease out of it and be more comfortable . I can't help but feel grateful " You go ahead Amelia . I'll be with you in a second . " Dad nudged me lightly to the dining area and I took it as my cue to leave him and Bryson alone 1/2 +25 BONUS " Okay , " the words move out soft as I shyly walk to the dining room area where I see a pretty woman setting up the table . When she sensed my presence her head lift and I am stunned by her beauty . The small radiant smile on her face made her seem very friendly and when she calls me over with a little wave , my tensed shoulders slackened . " You must be Amelia , Giovanni's daughter . " I wrap my fingers around the back of the chair , shyly looking at her and nodding . " Yes I am . " She beamed , setting a fork beside a circular glass plate . " I'm Emily . As my husband has already mentioned , we like to go on first name basis around here , especially with those we treat as family . " Her words made me suck in a surprised breath . The word family . I had not expected her to say those words to me . She laughed lightly , the sound airy and sweet . Instantly I am hit with the familiarity of my mother and a wave of sadness hit me heavily . I sucked in a sharp breath and bit my lower lip as I watch Emily giggle . There was something about her free friendly spirit that reminded me of my own mother and the sharp memory rattled me . Needing a bit of space , I stuttered . " I - can I use your wash - room pl - ease ? " Emily's eyes shift in worry . " Yes of course , " her brows draw as she instructed me on where to go . After thanking her , I began to walk away in the direction of the bathroom . As I plod up the stairs , my fingers glide along the railing as I draw air into my lungs to calm my racing heart . The images of my mother drenched in red- the last image I have of her stored in my head made me queasy . I picked up my pace , trying to remember Emily's instructions to the bathroom . Had she said first door to the right or left ? I believe she said right . My fingers clutch around the handle and open without knocking . Which was already my mistake . As I stumble into the room and close the door behind me and leaned against it with a heavy breath , that's when I felt another presence in the room and the fog in my head slowly began to vanish . My eyes scan up slowly , taking in wet toned legs , white towel , v up to six pack abs that pebble water drops dance on smooth looking skin . Up to a broad chest , sharp jaw and pink lips that curved into a smirk . " Are you stalking me little spitfire ? " Oh shit