Page 17 of Her Greek Protector

Chapter 5

Thessaloniki, Greece

Moustakas Shipping Offices…

Alexi stalked into the CEO’s office. He nodded at everyone he passed, amused they all thought he was Leo. Good wishes on his marriage abounded from one and all, a reminder that Gemma was under Leo’s protection and not his own. By the time he’d reached his former office, he wasn’t feeling as happy as when he’d first stepped into the lobby of the building.

He was amazed to see Adara, his father’s long-time administrative assistant, sitting behind the large desk guarding Leo’s office. He strolled forward, knowing if he could fool her, he could fool anyone. She saw him and after a startled glance, surged to her feet. She bowed her head in greeting. “Mr. Moustakas. I wasn’t expecting you today.”

He acknowledged her comment with a nod. “Plans changed. I’ll be in my office.” He strolled past her desk, firmly shutting the office door behind himself. Leo would probably have been more cordial. He’d have to remember that, if he wanted to hide his real identity as long as possible. If the person threatening his family wasn’t expecting two Moustakas brothers, that would give them a small advantage—an advantage they desperately needed since Alexi was still operating blind.

He sat down behind the large desk and typed in his old code to start up the computer. When it worked, he was once again reminded that he needed to have a long discussion with Leo about security measures.I bet he’s still using the same computer code he had when we were at university!

Getting down to business, Alexi was determined to figure out where the threatening emails were coming from and who might be sending them. While waiting for the archived files to reload, the phone to his right rang. Adara’s voice came through the intercom. “Sir, your cousin is on the phone.”

“Efkharisto. I’ll take it.” He picked up the receiver. “Kassi?”

“Alexi, I heard from Gemma and Leo. They got my email an hour ago and called here. Leo wants to talk to you, but I explained that you wanted to keep your identity a secret and that you were at the office… I told him you would contact him.”

“You did exactly the right thing. I assume his cell phone number hasn’t changed?”Leo hadn’t seen fit to change anything else.

“No,” Kassi confirmed.

“Where is he?”

“Australia. He’s waiting for your call…”

“I’ll make it right now. Kassi…you sound worried, but you don’t need to be.”

“Alexi, what’s going on?”

“Nothing you need to worry about, I assure you. Let me call Leo.”

“Alright. Aimee and I are going to take Damien into town this afternoon. Will we see you at dinner?”

“I will be there. Have a nice outing.” He hung up and took a moment to let his thoughts settle. He was glad Aimee and Kassi were getting along so well. He was also glad Leo and Gemma had heard that he was alive and back in Greece, but now he was faced with confronting his brother about Gemma… Not something he was looking forward to doing. He wished he and Leo’s reunion could be only filled with happiness, but Gemma mattered. Alexi needed to assure himself that Leo and Gemma really were as happy as Aimee swore they were.

He picked up the receiver, bypassing Adara’s assistance and dialed the number himself. It only rang twice before he heard the unmistakable sound of his brother’s voice.

“Hello?”

“Leo.” No matter how angry Leo’s actions had made him, he was still filled with love for his twin.

“Alexi! I couldn’t believe it when we read Kassi’s email. God, it’s so good to hear your voice.”

“Yours as well, brother.” Alexi’s eyes teared up. He remembered being on the ocean, sure that he’d never see Leo or his parents again, and the despair that had made breathing difficult. Hearing Leo’s voice now, the slight crack that indicated Leo was as emotional as Alexi was, his hand clutched the receiver tightly. Thankfulness that he was alive overwhelmed him.

“We’re scheduled to fly back to Greece, but we couldn’t get clearance to leave until later tonight. Are you healthy? I heard a little bit of what happened and it’s amazing that you survived.”

“I am healthy and have regained most of my memory. I hear you’ve been very busy while I was gone.”

Leo’s soft chuckle came across the line. “You could say that. Have you met my son? Damien?”

“I have met him and he is a wonderful little boy who has yet to understand two men who look so much alike. He thought I was you and immediately asked for his momma.”

“We hated to leave him again but finding you…well, we’ll be home tomorrow afternoon. Kassi said you were at the office?”

“Someone has to keep things running around here. By the way, everyone thinks that I am you.”