Submitting to My Best Friend's Dad by Scarlett Rossi
Chapter 380 -

*Olivia*

Thoroughly content, I didn't realize how exhausted I had been until the bed dipped as Gio sat next to me, his warm, calloused hand stroking the skin of my back that was still exposed to the air.

"Carina," he purred, brushing my hair away from my neck as I lay on my stomach, splayed out into the massive bed. He laid a soft and tender kiss on my neck, the rumble of his chest vibrating as he said, "It's time to get up."

The blankets I was wrapped in shifted as I groaned unhappily, stretching my legs under the covers as Giovani chuckled above me. Woken from my nap after our delightful little exercise, the very last thing I wanted to do was get up. "For what?" I pouted into the pillow, still not opening my eyes a wink.

"Dinner." He laughed, and though I couldn't see him behind my eyelids, I knew he had that smile I loved stretched across his lips.

I hummed, acknowledging his words. Now that he brought it up, my stomach began to rumble at the thought of food.

"I am hungry," I admitted begrudgingly.

"Then you've gotta get up, carina," he said, playing along with my little petulant routine.

I wrinkled my nose in distaste, not wanting to roll out of the soft, warm, comfy bed.

"Don't wanna," I whined, opening up one eye as I rolled onto my side to face him. I gave him my widest, most innocent look as I opened up my arms wide. "Carry me?"

His eyes flashed with desire, despite everything we had just done, and I smiled coyly as he leaned in close until his lips barely brushed against the tip of my ear.

"I would love to," his voice rumbled, deep as it was quiet. I hung on to his every word, my whole body tingling with anticipation. "But I'm the only one allowed to see you naked, carina."

Realization dawned on me suddenly and I flapped open the sheet covering my chest, remembering now that I hadn't put on clothes. I had fallen asleep after Gio had fully satisfied me, without dressing or anything.

I glanced at the floor, searching for the clothes I'd discarded but the carpet was completely clean.

Giovani grinned like the Cheshire cat, his eyes ridden with humor, and I saw the warning signs but I could do nothing as he ripped the blanket straight from my hands, exposing my entire naked body to the cold air.

"No," I complained, wrapping a hand around my chest as I sat up, glaring at my lover with the scorn he deserved. "What did you do with my clothes?"

He laughed, his shoulders shaking with the sound as he got to his feet. He was fully dressed in a button-down shirt, vest, and slacks. Even his expensive Italian shoes were on, while I was completely bare as the day I was born. I glared at him, my hair spilling around my shoulders as I could only hope he had mercy on me.

"Don't worry. I'll dress you just like you wanted," he smirked, and my eyes widened as he suddenly grabbed onto my ankles and pulled me across the silky sheets. I yelped out of surprise, my legs dangling off the edge as he pulled me under his fully clothed body.

"What are you doing?" I huffed, blowing my hair away from my face.

"Just trust me," he chuckled.

I eyed him suspiciously but relaxed as he reached over to a prepared pile of clothes on one of the nearby chairs. I couldn't see much of the fabric before his warm lips were covering mine, fully distracting me.

I moaned into his mouth as he teasingly bit my bottom lip. He chuckled as he pulled away, his eyes soft and warm as he gazed down at me. His calloused hands gently ran down my smooth legs, gentle like he usually was with me. I was boneless under his hands, completely under his control as he maneuvered me to his liking.

He pulled my knees apart, stepping inside smoothly, and the familiar position was enough to send a jolt to my hindbrain.

But Gio had other ideas.

I was almost disappointed when he raised up one of my legs and gently slid on a pair of bright red panties. Almost more lingerie than true underwear, he ran it up to my knee and then grabbed the other leg, sliding them on. I let him do what he wanted, just enjoying having his hands on me so intimately. This felt different from sex, somehow more personal.

I lifted myself a bit to let him guide the underwear over the curve of my ass.

Next came the bra, and I was surprised by the experience he had as he guided the cups over my mounds and latched it in the back, pulling the straps up around my arms last. Next came a short little cocktail dress, pretty but simple just the way I liked, and I giggled, happily lifting my arms to let him pull it over my shoulders.

I pulled it all the way down, settling it down to just above my knees. It was tight on my figure but in a cozy way. I ran my fingers down my waist, adoring the soft feel of the fabric.

"Beautiful," Giovani breathed, leaning down to kiss me as his arms snaked around my waist. I held him in place, my arms around his neck.

I gasped into his mouth as he lifted me straight off the bed and onto my feet. He gave me no time as he swung me around, our lips still connected somehow.

When we broke apart, I burst into giggles and he smiled, tucking my hair behind my ear.

"Come on then, Everybody's waiting," Gio grinned, giving me one last kiss on the cheek before he grabbed my hand and pulled me along.

"Everybody?" I asked, skeptically. Who counted as everybody?

I swung my hand in Gio's, walking by his side as we left our suite and headed for the dining room. The kitchen was busy and the smells of sizzling steak filled my nose, the popping sound recognizable from a mile away. "Smells good," I sighed, placing a hand over my rumbling belly.

"Should be." He chuckled as we turned into the kitchen. "I went a little overboard tonight. I thought it would be a good chance for all of us to relax."

I saw what he meant as soon as we stepped into the dining room. My eyes went wide at the fancy decor set up. The whole twelve-person table had been brought out and decorated with all the items I expected from a fancy restaurant. Red napkins were folded and laid out over every piece of china as side dishes were being brought out and set like a glorious feast. A whole roast bird, steaks and chops, and every side imaginable were piled on the table. And quite a few spots had been filled up already.

Tallon and Alessandro sat side by side and Dahlia sat across from them. Even Gabriele sat further down the table, looking through a manila folder instead of paying attention to the table's other guests.

The three siblings were making funny faces at one another, clearly in the midst of another sibling argument.

"Finally!" Tallon grinned as he spotted the two of us standing in the doorway. "We were about to starve!"

"Don't be dramatic," Dahlia rolled her eyes but grinned and waved at us to come over.

I beamed as I pulled Gio along, settling into the chair beside her with Giovani at the head of the table next to me.

I squeezed his hand under the table, mouthing thank you before I let go and pulled the napkin off my plate. My attention was immediately captured by the food, still hot from just off the oven.

"Alright, let's eat!" Giovani declared.

Conversation exploded between us as the food was sliced up and distributed between the plates. Dahlia and I quickly fell into a conversation about outfits as Alessandro, Gabriele, and Giovani talked about work specifics. Tallon kept going back and forth between both conversations, cracking his usual jokes between bites of perfectly seared sirloin.

I sipped on the red wine and all of the stress that had been building finally washed away. I felt stronger and brighter surrounded by the people I cared about most in the world. Soon, my stomach was filled to the brim with wine and good food, and I couldn't eat another bite even if I wanted to.

I yawned, my tired body hitting me now. Though I missed school, I was actually glad I'd have time to relax. I could finally take the time I needed to come down from all the pressure of everything that had happened.

Dahlia and I leaned on each other for support as the night drew long, even after all of us had finished devouring the feast in front of us. I could barely keep my eyes open as I listened to the conversation between the boys.

"And they're showing a remarkable improvement," Alessandro was saying about someone I'd missed, nodding to himself.

"You did well," Gio praised him with an easygoing smile. "We'll have all this sorted out soon enough. Did you decide who you're going to take as your new second?"

Alessandro stiffened and actually glanced at Tallon, who smiled a bit nervously.

"Actually, I was hoping I could help out," Tallon piped up. "I figured I could work with Alessandro if that's okay."

Giovani blinked in surprise. "That's fine with me, Tallon, but it's really up to Alessandro.."

At the glances from both his younger brother and elder cousin, Alessandro just nodded in silent agreement.

"Alright then," Giovani agreed. "That's settled then."

"If you're working with them," Dahlia spoke loudly, my whole body flinching from the sudden volume as she leaned her whole face on my shoulder. "Then you better start killing your own spiders."

"It was one time!" Tallon huffed, crossing his arms.

"This week," Dahlia retorted without even opening her eyes.

I giggled, the boys grinning into their drinks as they stayed out of it. But just as Tallon opened his mouth to argue more, a loud ringtone rang out through the room.

Every eye snapped to Gabriele, who frowned at his phone as it vibrated in tune with the sound on top of the table.

"Excuse me," he said, getting to his feet as he answered the call and left.

"You have him?" I heard him say before he faded around the corner.

I felt Gio's hand stiffen around mine, and I frowned worriedly at him as he got to his feet and followed after Gabriele. Alessandro made a move to get up as well, but Gio just said "Stay here. We'll be right back."

Gio kissed my forehead, whispering, "Work calls, I love you," before he disappeared around the corner. Then he was gone, intent on replaceing out what was happening with Gabriele's call and leaving me behind once more.