CHAPTER-2

Viso eyed the fruit basket in front of him with hungry eyes. Last night, He painted the ocean red with the blood of his enemy's dogs.

But that was not the only Red He recalled from last night. His mind imprinted an image of another shade of Red.The girl with Cherry lips. Viso couldn't get her out of his mind and wondered who she was. He knew she watched him kill those dogs and she ran away from there in terror. This gave him a reason to catch her but that was not the only reason He wanted to catch her.

Viso D’Angelo’s mind has never been simple, it was chaotic and twisted, it wants to play twisted always. And He wanted to play with this girl like she had never played before. He asked Titus to find her and Viso gave his right-hand man only three days for that.

Titus was sweating because the only description Viso gave him was; she had Cherry Lips. Now, Titus didn't understand how and where to find the girl with cherry lips. That time they didn't chase her. And now It seemed that the girl vanished into thin air. And that's the height of his worries at this moment because after three days, he didn't know if he would have his hands attached to his body or not.

Titus made a cross gesture to his chest before entering Capo's office. To his surprise, Viso looked…lost today. He was staring at the rooftop with his head leaning against the back of his chair. This was a completely new sight for Titus but he knew better than to comment on it.

Titus let out a small breath as he cleared his throat to gain Viso's attention. "Capo, The car is ready for you. The fashion event will be starting in an hour."

Viso gave him a disdained look for disturbing his thoughts but He got to his feet and walked to his Car. Work was work, He couldn't ignore it. After all, money was the most important thing for him. Till now, nothing except for money gave him a kick and thrill but now the girl with cherry lips was also stirring his soul the same way. It was ironic for Viso and He couldn't wait to meet this girl again. He hoped Titus would find her soon or his chaotic mind would do something even more twisted.

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“Isa, you need to take extra care today, I want perfection only. We need to impress Mr D’Angelo at any cost. He had sponsored our charity fashion show last year. If he acknowledges our designs this time, then bingo.. We are hit," Ms Ricci chimed in.

Isabel Ruiz laughed at her enthusiasm. She becomes friendly with her employees sometimes. But when she is strict, no one can bring up their voices in front of her.

"I am in, boss." Isabel saluted her. Ms Ricci pursed her lips because Isabel called her Boss every time whereas all others called her Miss Ricci or Lucia. Miss Ricci shook her head before walking to Pierro to check on the other design.

The preparation and arrangement were all done for the modelling. It was Isabel who provided aid in hosting the shows, selecting themes and venues. The beach location was her idea as well and they were going to showcase their summer collection more.

“All done!” Isabel smiled looking around But suddenly, the last horrified encounter at the beach flashed in front of her eyes and goosebumps broke down on her whole body. Only She knew how she got out of the initial shock and ran from there to save her life.

She was terrified while driving to her home, checking behind every second to see if they were following her. Fortunately, no. She closed her eyes to erase that memory from her mind. She already had many rotten images in her mind and didn't want to add another one to the horrible memory list.

Her father's merciless murder sat heavy on her shoulders. Especially when she couldn't find the killer, it's been years since she filed a complaint but the police only had only one answer: we are trying.

Isabel let out a tiring sigh. She didn't want to get involved in anything related to these killers. Though She wanted to call the police about the incident but she knew better than that. The Police were going to make her life hell if she did that and Isabel didn't want that. She just wanted to focus on her career and Today’s event was important for her.

Her team was already there except for one person. Their main model, Francesca.

Isabel called her for the second time but she didn't pick up. She was the best model in Italy and they deem her as their lucky charm. Whenever she does showstopper, the show becomes a hit.

"Isa, I am afraid that she is stuck somewhere and it will be late. We have to do something, quickly." Sophie, Isabel's co-designer said with uncertainty.

Isabel released a breath and turned towards the other model who was going to ramp walk first. Everyone got tightened. Miss Ricci was unaware of the fact and they didn't inform her as she was busy attending her guests. A special guest particularly, the hottest Billionaire of Italy, Viso D’ Angelo.

Ms Ricci was swooning over him for months now. Isabel and her team laughed that Ms Ricci harboured dirty dreams for the Billionaire.

"All are here, seated and waiting for the show to begin. What to do?" Piero, her team member, commented anxiously, walking to them.

Isabel gave him a worried look and was about to call Francesca again when her eyes spotted Ms Ricci sprinting to them in a hurry. Seeing the distressed look on her face, Isabel understood that she knew.

"What's the matter? Where is Francesca?" She asked with a rigid face. It seemed like her resentment of their model would burst on them anytime. Isabel shook her head feeling tense and she bit her lip.

"Lucia, what do we do? In this little time, we can't arrange another model like her. She is only one piece." Sophie let out. Ms Ricci held her head glancing around the bustling.

Piero typed something on his phone. All were trying to find the solution. The models were ready, all were set to start the show. They couldn't delay as the big personalities and VIPs had already arrived and were waiting for the show to begin.

Ms Ricci glanced at the models and nodded, "We can exchange the turn of another model with her until we reach her. Only this option is available now."

Pierro nodded in agreement to the suggestion. "I am going to put Vinni as the showstopper. She will…." But suddenly he stopped talking with a frown creasing his head.

Isabel's brows also pulled together, noticing the raised hand of Miss Ricci who interrupted him from saying further. Isabel's body stilled when she found Ms Ricci's sharp gaze was settled on Her. She didn't understand the look Ms Ricci was giving her but Pierro did as he too looked at Isabel with glinting eyes.

Isabel raised her brows in confusion seeing their sheepish looks. "Why are you both looking at me like this?" She asked with a nervous chuckle.

"You are beautiful Isa. Really beautiful, Francesca is nothing in front of you," Ms Ricci started and Isabel's heart dropped. She understood the innuendo and shook her head. "Wait...no.. no…No, I am not replacing her.” Isabel Gaped openly at them.

"Isa, you are the only option. You have to do it, you need to. Don't forget it's a charity event. Do you want to ruin the show? Think about the orphan children around the world," Ms Ricci persuaded her and those thick lines from her boss were enough for her to fulfil her duty though she wanted to refuse her on the spot.

But she knew that if she didn't support it then this whole show would turn into a mess and the prestige they earned would go into the garbage.

"We can do it, Isa. The outfit will fit you perfectly as Frencesca’s physique is not much different than you." Sophie nodded eagerly too.

"Just pump your legs up and down…." Piero encouraged her and Isabel sighed.

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Isabel took a deep breath and put on a charming smile before stepping her right leg ahead. The flashlights shoved onto her face rapidly in the late evening as she kept placing my one foot in front of another with long strides. The runway walk required ease, confidence and smooth movements but the anxiety was eating her from inside but still she didn't let it wave her current goal.

Her smile didn't ripple while walking down the stage. She threw a few poses here and there. The shutter speed of cameras flashed on her entire self. She smiled energetically while providing the hordes of cameras with perfect capture.

She caught Pierro giving her thumbs up from behind the seated guests. Isabel couldn't help but smile softly at the success of the event.

She was proud of herself for performing her duties flawlessly but she was unaware of the fact that she had caught the wild attention of someone Twisted and dangerous.

She had caught the attention of Bonkers, the Boss of Le Aquille. Viso D’Angelo whose eyes glinted seeing the girl with Cherry Lips in front of him in a sexy dress.

Viso kept looking at her as his body broke into goosebumps seeing her there. His heartbeat raced as if He was on the run, an animalistic wild need grabbed his senses tightly seeing her walk on the sandy stage with flashlights illuminating her glass skin. The skin He wanted to worship with his tongue before doing the dirty deeds with her.

"This is our best design for the night, Mr D’Angelo," Ms Ricci informed Viso whose eyes squinted seeing the beauty in front of him. "No doubt about that," The words left his mouth before He could stop them.

The feral need shocked him too, He rarely felt this kind of thrill with something or someone. But the thrill He was feeling at this moment went beyond lust.

The girl brought out a dark storm inside him. The storm was suffocating him and Viso knew that this girl was the only one who could end this suffocation in him.

And Viso D’Angelo was going to do everything to have this girl.

Any. Bloody. Thing!