Free Renzo (The Ciprianos of Kellington) by Jamallah Bergman Page A

the
wait.”
    Delia started to
squeal, pulling on her arm. “He’s in love with you, girl, oh my God, honestly
how romantic is it for a man to tell you that you are worth the wait? If he asked
you out to dinner, I say go for it.”
    Jaslyn shook her head
grinning at her friend’s comment. “Oh, do you want the rest of the Tiramisu? I
don’t think I could eat another bite I’m so full.”
    “Thanks.” As her friend
went into the back, Jaslyn decided to look over figures when a beautiful
looking woman strolled inside. “Welcome to Timeless Treasures, how are you
today?”
    The woman didn’t say
anything, so Jaslyn let her browse. She grabbed a dust rag from one of the
drawers in an armoire nearby. The woman was very pretty. Although the fur
jacket was a little over the top since it wasn’t quite yet cold enough for a
fur coat. But she seemed comfortable in it as she scanned the items in the
store. The woman was a little on the slim side, probably a model or once was
one. Her hair was long and golden with thick curls that cascaded down her
shoulders. Her eyes were covered with sunglasses and when she walked, her high
heels clicked loudly as she strode toward Jaslyn. “Are you the owner?”
    “Yes, ma’am, I am. How
may I help you today?”
    While taking off those
sunglasses, the woman revealed a pair of dazzling green eyes that scanned Jaslyn’s
face with a smirk on red pouty lips. “You have a really nice store here with
really nice pieces.”
    “Why thank you. Is
there anything I can help you in finding?”
    The woman didn’t say a
thing, just looked her up and down while shaking her head the entire time. “Do
you need any help out here—” asked Delia, suddenly stopping what she was saying
when she saw the woman. “Why hello, Melanie, what brings you here?”
    “Why hello, Delia, I
didn’t know you worked here.”
    “Yes, I do. Did you
need something?”
    Jaslyn looked at Delia
then back at the woman name Melanie. The look in her friend’s eyes was stern
and unsettling.
    “I was just coming to
look, Delia, and I’ve seen enough,” said Melanie. Her gaze roved up and down
Jaslyn one last time before turning away to leave.
    Jaslyn looked puzzled.
Delia said, “That was Melanie, Renzo’s ex-wife.”
    “What? Are you serious,
that couldn’t have been his ex? My God, she’s gorgeous. Is she a model or
something?”
    “She is a model and
still a pain in Renzo’s ass. I wonder why she came in here in the first place.
No telling with her because she’s always into something when it comes to Ren’s
business. I just hope she doesn’t make trouble between you two. I know for a
fact not only will he not have it, but neither will any of his brothers or
mother. I wouldn’t worry unless she starts asking questions, but I know you can
handle yourself.”
    “Oh, you know I can.”
Jaslyn smiled as she continued polishing and dusting the furniture.

 
 
 
 
    Chapter Five

 
    When Renzo got back to
the restaurant, he had a bit of pep in his step. He finally got the chance to
be alone with her. Plus he also got to touch her, even if it was just holding
hands or when he got the chance to touch her cheek. He could only imagine how
her lips would feel when they were kissed. At least he was able to put a smile
on her face and that was all that mattered to him. “You have a call on line
one, Renzo!” shouted someone from the front.
    “Hello?”
    “So—” said the female
voice on the other end. Renzo was puzzled.
    “Who is this?”
    “I saw your new
girlfriend.” He realized it was Melanie and his blood began to boil.
    “What girlfriend are
you talking about, Mel, because as of now I don’t have one?”
    “Oh, you don’t? So that
girl you had lunch with today at her silly little antique shop isn’t your
girlfriend.”
    He laughed and had to
sit down for a moment to keep from falling on the floor. “It seems that the dye
you’ve been using all these years has affected your brain. She