ILLICIT #5 : Eclipse
Author:© WebNovel
Chapter 1: Chapter1
#Chapter1
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Danielle Leone
I heard people cheered for me once I finished the race and I couldn't help but to be proud of myself. This is my last race and I wrapped it up good. I got out from the car and the press ran towards me asking me questions about my retirement.
I decided not to answer it because I don't really want the whole world to know what would I do after I retire. My coach, Lucio, gave me the trophy and he hugged me tightly. I looked at him sadly and he ruffled my hair.
/"I'm proud of you, Danielle./" He said and then we took a photo together. After the race, we celebrated all night until I'm wasted. I was happy with my decision and besides going back to Italy will be so much fun than being in the States.
I got into my private jet the next day and flew back to Italy. I'm finally coming home after spending 8 years racing. My father would be so proud that her daughter decided to come home earlier that he thought.
/"What is the old man been doing lately?/" I asked Vino, one of my father's trusted butler.
/"As usual, Ms. Leone. He's been having fun with his.. new horses./" I couldn't help but roll my eyes. My father loves horses, his vineyards and money.
/"So boring./" I hissed.
/"Prepare me a car once we get there, I have somewhere to be./" I said to Vino and he shook his head.
/"Your father wants you to go straight back home. He misses you so much and he can't wait to see you./" Vino said in a nervous tone and I chuckled.
/"He can wait./"
/"But you-/" I glared at him and Vino immediately raised his hands signaling me that he's not going to interrupt me again.
As soon as I arrived in Italy, I got out from the plane and took the car key from one of the guards. I pulled my hair up into a pony tail and got into my Ferrari. I drove away from the airport and went towards the hospital.
I called my trusted private investigator, John, for information that I've been asking for.
/"Where is he?/" I asked straight to the point.
/"He's at the hospital, Ms. Leone. His shift will finish in 30 minutes approximately./" John said and I ended the call. I bought a cup of coffee first and then drove to the hospital.
I got out from my car and walked inside. I walked to the information desk and mentioned his name so the nurse could tell me where his office is. I checked the time and he must be finish in 10 minutes time. I walked upstairs to his office and leaned my body to the wall facing his office door.
I drank my coffee slowly while waiting for him. When the door opened, I couldn't help but smirk. When he saw me, he rolled his eyes right away.
/"Did you just roll your eyes?/" I asked him as he closed the door. He walked away from me and I quickly caught up.
/"That's it? I'm back after 8 years and this is your reaction?/" I asked as I tried to keep up with his pace. He walked out from the hospital towards his car.
/"Really?/" I hissed and he stopped walking.
/"Go home, Danielle./" He said in a cold tone as he proceed to walk again towards his car. I stood in front of his car so he couldn't get away from me before even talk to me.
/"Don't be a dickhead, Dean./" I said but he got into his car anyway. He started his car and glared at me so I could let him go. He opened the car window and sighed.
/"Don't try me, Danielle./" He said in a warning tone. I glared at him back and decided to walk to the side. He drove away and I cursed him under my breath.
That bastard, I'll pull his hair next time I see him.
I decided to go home after trying to see Dean and guess what? My father was standing on the drive way looking at me with his grumpy face. I got out from my car and he looked at me angrily.
/"My father, my lovely.. father./" I said dramatically and my father rolled his eyes. What's with people rolling their eyes to greet me today?
/"Where were you?/" He asked as I hugged him.
/"I'm so happy to be home, thank you for asking./" I said sarcastically and he hugged me back tightly.
/"I'm glad that you're back for good now, my daughter. What do you have in mind for work?/" He asked as I pulled back and linked my arms to his.
/"Well.. let me figure it out later. I'm hungry./" I said as we walked back into my house. I took a really deep breath once I'm inside, it smelt like home and I can't wait to explore around town after not being able to come home as often.
/"Just going around, I miss Italy./" I said and he chuckled. We had dinner together and talked about my last race. This is one of the reason why I wanted to go back to Italy, I miss my father so much.
/"You should rest and tomorrow.. you can accompany me to work./" He smiled and I nodded.
/"Okay, I'll check out the vineyard tomorrow./" I said and he left me alone at the dining room. I took out my phone and dialed Dean's phone number hoping that he would answer but no.
/"That.. man./" I hissed as I looked at his name on the screen. Should I go to the hospital again tomorrow? I wanted to see him and talk to him since it's been awhile.
/"Can you send me Dean Alessandro's schedule shift?/" I asked John.
/"Sure, Ms. Leone./"
/"Do you have more information on him, John?/"
/"No, Ms. Leone. That's all I have./" I don't blame him, Dean is a really private person and I hate him for that.
I'll see you tomorrow, Dean.
Gifts
-- Gift
received Weekly Power Status
-- Power
Ranking 
-- Power
stone