Chapter 10! Aw yea! Have you figured out who the spy is yet? You will sooner or later!
After the random group hug, Daniela and I eventually left and the guys continued their training. Daniela happily went to our room and played with her new doll.
"Rita?" Daniela asked me when I was about to leave her alone to play.
"Si?"
"Do you think Dad would be mad if I played with another version of his doll?"
"Why of course not." I said and smiled. "I'm sure he'd be thrilled that you got a newer version of his doll!"
Daniela smiled back and then began to play. I grinned and left the room. I then went back to the closet to check to see if that bloody robe was still there. It was gone. I began scratching my head and looked around the hallway. Did Simone take it?
Later on that day, I was walking around in the woods while pondering about that bloody robe. I then spot Simone sitting on a stone ledge right at the edge of the forest. He looked….sad? I decided to get a better look at him. So I carefully approached him from behind going from one tree to another.
Then out of nowhere I hear "I know you're there."
I then saw Simone turn around and see me peeking around a tree. Wow, he must think I'm a stalker now.
"Uh, hi there." I said coming out from the tree with a nervous smile on my face.
Simone didn't say anything and turned around.
"Um, what's with the long face?" I asked as I awkwardly sat down next to him.
Simone stayed quiet for a moment or so before speaking. "Today's events reminded me of my family."
"Which events?"
"When you had that group hug."
"Oh, is that why you didn't join in? Do you miss your family or something?"
"They're…" Simone seems to quickly wipe his face. "Dead."
DEAD! Whoa! I was curious to know how or why but I knew better than to ask something so personal.
"Oh, I'm sorry." I said. "I know how you feel though."
Simone was silent for a couple more minutes. Then out of the blue he said "The Borgia soldiers took my daughter and wife away and killed them when they found out I was an assassin."
I looked at him for a moment shocked that he was telling me this. Did he really trust me that much to tell such a tragic event? Is that why Simone was always quiet and didn't smile that much because he lost his family?
"The Borgia are bitches." I said shaking my head disgusted.
"But uh…" Simone paused. "You remind me of my daughter…"
I looked at Simone again. "Oh that's good…I guess? Maybe?" This was lovely and awkward at the same time.
"It is a good thing. Although, that is why I sometimes avoid you because I'm afraid you'll make me tear up or something." Simone confessed.
"It's ok, I don't care. Whatever makes you feel better." I said smiling at him. I never thought I'd be having this conversation with Simone…ever.
"It's almost time for dinner. We should be heading back." Simone said scratching his head.
"Ok, let's go." I said standing up. I think when we were walking back together, we both felt a little happier.
After dinner, Antonio and I snuck out to the training area outside.
"You've been improving steadily. Great job." Antonio said after he showed me how to disarm an enemy and I perfected it quickly.
"Thanks. I feel pretty good about my fighting skills." I said grinning as I put my sword down.
We both sat down and took a break. Through the trees, we could see a sunset in the distance.
"So when are you going to tell him?" Antonio asked wiping his face.
"Tell who what?" I asked.
"Tell Ezio that you've been training. A couple more practices, and you'll be almost as good as me. That's kinda scary." Antonio chuckled.
"Oh I don't know about that." I said shrugging. "I'll probably tell Ezio when I'm more advanced."
Antonio rolled his eyes then said "You're not giving yourself enough credit."
"Oh wells, I don't like to brag." I said laughing a bit.
Then a strange moment happened. Antonio and I looked into each other's eyes. Soon, I could feel Antonio leaning closer to me and I was leaning closer to him. Were we going to kiss? Oh who cares! Just as our lips were about to touch, we were interrupted.
"What are you doing out here?" Lorenzo yelled out as he entered the training area.
We quickly backed away from each other as Lorenzo walked towards us.
"Making out, I see." Lorenzo crossed his arms.
Antonio looked away as I glared at Lorenzo. I don't care if I gave Lorenzo a hug earlier today! HE INTERUPPTED MY KISS! RAWR!
"We just needed some fresh air." I said through almost gritted teeth.
"How were you going to get fresh air when your lips would be on each others?" Lorenzo asked then smirked a little.
"Aw, screw you!" I said standing up and began to walk away.
I thought I heard Lorenzo chuckle but I didn't give a damn. I was mad! When I made it back to my room, I collapsed on my bed and sighed. Daniela was still in the room playing.
"What's wrong, Rita?" Daniela asked.
"Tired." I said then yawned.
"Maybe you should go to bed earlier tonight." Daniela suggested.
"You know, I think I will." I said. "Today has been REALLY confusing and tiring for me."
Well, there were more clues in this chapter! Are you getting closer to finding out who is the traitor? Next chapter the traitor shall be revealed!