Dangerously Unusual novel Chapter 16

Chapter 16

*** br We drove through town in silence. I knew better than to speak again.

"Do you speak Russian?" Anthonio asked. I turned to him and shook my head no.

"Then avoid saying anything once we're there."

"W...why?"

"Because you might say something stupid and blow up your cover."

I frowned at him. Why did he always refer to me and anything I did, as stupid? It was annoying.

"...Anthonio Caruso?" I tried to call with confidence.

"What?" he asked rudely.

"It's my mission. Don't interfere."

"You're gonna need my help," he replied matter-of-factly.

"How weak or stupid do you think I am. I don't need your help. End of topic."

"Fine."

I looked at him in disbelief. I expected him to argue a little more. But he just ended the conversation. I was trying him but he did not react. This guy was a machine. I wondered about him.

"H...Have you ever fallen in love?" I asked courageously. He stared at me and shook his head before facing front again.

"Uh...was the head shaking an answer? A 'no' ?" I insisted. He rolled his eyes and I heard him grumble something in Italian.

"Anthonio, Answer please." I urged and he turned to me abruptly.

"The hell is wrong with you?? I shook my head because of your stupid questions and running mouth! I swear señorita I should've killed you a long time ago." he stated in an irritated yet low voice. He was someone who didn't shout much unless you angered him.

"Kill me if you want. The boss won't mind. You seem to be his pet." I provoked. That was all I could do right? And he couldn't beat me up in the car....right?

"Don't get me angry," he warned in a low growl.

"I'm not trying to get you angry. Kill me."