Free BY CHANCE NOT CHOICE: Marco's Choice - Moretti Brothers Series Book Two by Sage Young Page B

noticed a bench in the foyer.  Monica grabbed his hand and pulled him towards the seat.  “Please sit with me,” she said as she sat prompting him to also sit.  She began to explain the unbelievable story of how she met Victoria’s identical twin sister.  She also explained how Victoria’s sister brought her here because she needed her help and while she wasn’t completely sure how she could help, she wanted to do what she could to make sure that Victoria and her sister connected.  
                  Marco sat there in silence as he listened to Monica explain this incredible story; his emotions went from shock to fear for Monica’s safety, then anger at the individuals who brought her here under false pretenses.  “Monica, this story is almost incomprehensible.  I don’t like the fact that they lied to get you here and potentially putting your life in danger.  This will end tonight. You need to finalize your business arrangements because we are leaving tomorrow. Whoever these people are, they are obviously holding most of the cards in this situation and I don’t like it.  If it means that you lose the account, then so be it.  I will not allow you to stay here another day knowing all that I know now.”  
    Monica looked at Marco with utter astonishment.  “What are you talking about, Marco?   First, I am not a child and I am capable of making decisions for myself.   Second, you don’t order me to do anything and I am not leaving tomorrow, so either you stay and help me or you can leave on the next flight, but I will help Victoria’s sister connect with Victoria.   It is the least I can do.”   Monica could see the frustration in his face. “The least you can do?” he repeated irritated. “You don’t know these people, Monica, and they obviously don’t give a shit about you because they wouldn’t ask you to participate in their bullshit.”  Monica was disappointed but not surprised by Marco’s response.  He was fiercely protective of her and she knew that. She stood. “Okay, so we’re not going to resolve this issue right now so why don’t you meet me back at the hotel.  I should be done with dinner in about two hours,” Monica said not wanting to continue the discussion with Marco.  “Like hell I will.  If you’re having dinner with them, then I’m having dinner with them, and we can put an end to this nonsense once and for all.”   Monica started to protest but decided that it was best if Marco met them and maybe then he would understand why it was so important for her to help her best friend connect with her sister.  Marco did not like the stressed look on her face.  He grabbed her around her waist and pulled her into an embrace.   He looked into her eyes before kissing her softly on her lips.  “Let’s go meet your new friends so we can tell them, thanks, but no thanks.   He patted her on her backside before capturing her around her waist again and walking towards the elevator.  

CHAPTER NINE
    They rode the elevator in silence, but Marco did not release his hold on Monica.  When they got off the elevator, Monica instantly noticed Takeo watching the elevator doors.   Monica started to walk towards the hostess when Takeo crossed their path. “This way, Ms. Thomas. Kiyomi asked that I wait by the elevator and personally escort you to the room.   Monica looked at Takeo as he stared down at Marco.  When she turned to look at Marco she saw that he was doing the same exact thing.  “Takeo, this is my fiancé, Marco Moretti.  Marco, this is head of security at Takahashi Corporation and Kiyomi’s personal bodyguard, Takeo Yamada.  Takeo nodded at Marco and Marco did the same, both without uttering a word. 
    Marco reached for Monica’s waist and pulled her into him as they walked to the private room.  Marco was extremely angry that they were involving her in something potentially dangerous and he intended to let them know exactly how he