Sophia's POV.I wondered what they were talking about in there. Why did he have to pull her away like that?"Why is he being such a jerk?" The questions burned in my mind. Did he expect to be the only person in my life? Why was he so determined to isolate me?"He just makes me hate him!" I hissed, anger surging through me. "Why does he keep meddling in my affairs?""Maybe I should've just taken that poison and ended him...No, no, I don't mean that," I muttered, shaking my head. But I couldn't let him hurt Rita. She didn't deserve to be dragged into this mess. She was just being kind to me. I had to do something. I walked towards the room, my heart pounding in my chest. Upon swinging the door open, I froze. Alessandro's hands were wrapped around Rita's neck, he was strangling her. My eyes widened in horror and my breath caught. "Are you crazy?!" I screamed, rushing to them. "Leave her alone! Stop choking her!"I grabbed his arm, trying to pull him away, but he was like a stone, un
Sophia's POV."Come with me, we are leaving," He said, his voice firm and resolved."I don't want to go yet," I argued, crossing my arms. "I still have so much to see.""You have five minutes to get to the car," He said coldly. "If you delay, I'll take you to my special room of torture. Trust me, it won't be fun."With that, he turned and walked away, leaving me fuming. "He's so annoying!" I muttered, stomping my feet in frustration. "I can't even get a chance to paint anymore. Rita's promise to get me a private room to paint is now ruined because of him."I shuddered as his earlier words replayed in my head. Special room of torture. Just the thought of it sent chills down my spine."That man is insane," I whispered to myself. ___When we arrived at the mansion, I stepped out of the car and headed to the maids' quarters, eager to get away from him. "Where are you going?" Alessandro's sharp voice rang behind me.I stopped and turned to glare at him, "Where else would I be?""You're
Sophia's POV."How did she get this number?" I wondered aloud.It was at that moment, I remembered that I gave it to her."What does she want to give me?" I marveled, my curiosity piqued. Still, I shook my head. "I can't meet her tonight. Alessandro is already upset. I don't want to do anything to make him even angrier."With a sigh, I typed out a reply:"I won't be able come tonight. I'll see you another day. I'm sorry for what happened to you. I hope you're doing better."I hit send, turned off my phone, and let out another sigh, heavier this time. I glanced at the mess of scattered snacks on the floor and felt a tightness in my chest."Maybe, I should've just stopped laughing,"I muttered, my voice tinged with guilt. "He actually seemed less grumpy tonight...and I just had to ruin it."Slowly, I bent down, picking up the gummy bears one by one. With each piece I cleared, the guilt in my chest seemed to increase. I didn't understand why I felt so guilty, especially after everything
Sophia's POV. It was already 1 p.m., and I was walking around the garden, enjoying the view. Although, the garden wasn't like the usual ones around others homes, I still admired the aesthetics it provided. “I'm sure if I drew a story around this and exhibited it, it would inspire people…” I whispered, smiling gently. “Even people with dark hearts like Alessandro.”“Time is running out, and it doesn't seem like he's falling in love…” I muttered with a sigh. “But at least he smiled…that's some progress.”A smile crept onto my lips as his rare smile replayed in my mind.I glanced around the garden again and then lifted my gaze to the sun. After a moment of admiring its bright beauty, I looked away. “Want to help me with some cooking?” Mary's vibrant voice broke through my thoughts, and I turned to her.“Of course,” I giggled, walking toward her. “In the past, I would have preferred nature over cooking, but my perspective on things has changed a bit.”“I can see that,” Mary said, laugh
Sophia's POV. It was already 1 p.m., and I was walking around the garden, enjoying the view. Although, the garden wasn't like the usual ones around others homes, I still admired the aesthetics it provided. “I'm sure if I drew a story around this and exhibited it, it would inspire people…” I whispered, smiling gently. “Even people with dark hearts like Alessandro.” “Time is running out, and it doesn't seem like he's falling in love…” I muttered with a sigh. “But at least he smiled…that's some progress.” A smile crept onto my lips as his rare smile replayed in my mind. I glanced around the garden again and then lifted my gaze to the sun. After a moment of admiring its bright beauty, I looked away. “Want to help me with some cooking?” Mary's vibrant voice broke through my thoughts, and I turned to her. “Of course,” I giggled, walking toward her. “In the past, I would have preferred nature over cooking, but my perspective on things has changed a bit.” “I can see that,” Mary said
Sophia's POV. “W-What?” I stammered, gasping, escaping my lips. “Why are you acting so surprised?” Alessandro said, his voice filled with mockery. “You're doing all those things women do when they fall in love. You smile like you can't help it, cook without being asked, and hug, and kiss unexpectedly. You giggle too much, stare deeply like I'm some kind of dream.” “Enough!” I snapped, shoving his hand off my chin. “I'm not in love with you.” A taunting smirk appeared across his lips, “Oh really? Because you're ticking every box.” I was taken aback by his insinuations. “Don't flatter yourself,” I spat, glaring at him. “I was simply happy about the art supplies, that's it. Don't turn this into something it's not.” “You're the one to fall in love, not me,” I added, my voice sharp. “Hmm…”He hummed, his tone sounding unconvinced, “If you say so,” “What's that supposed to mean?” I raised my voice. “It's fine, Little Sophia,” He said with an infuriating smirk. “I get it. Many
Sophia's POV. With a sigh, I put down the sketchbook and lifted my gaze to the ceiling, wondering what was becoming of me. When did I become so controllable, so unable to resist that toxic temptation—Alessandro? I picked up the sketch again and scoffed. “I always complete what I start…”I whispered, turning back to draw him properly. As I added each detail, I couldn't help but swallow hard. This man was so fucking hot...so attractive. “Fuck! I'm done with this!” I snapped, slamming the sketchbook shut. I set it aside, along with my pencil. Closing my eyes, I tried to sleep, but Alessandro's words echoed in my mind, “Are you falling for this monster?”“Never," I murmured to myself. Not after what Ryan did to me. I'll never fall in love again…”__The next morning, I went into the bathroom, eager to freshen up and explore the surroundings again. I had so many ideas to sketch. As the water ran down my skin in the shower, I hummed softly as usual. It was a song by one of my favorit
Alessandro's POV."Alessandro?" I called out, my voice laced with panic. "Alessandro!" I yelled louder.I heard his dark chuckle against my neck, and I sighed in relief. For a moment, I thought he had been shot or something worse. "What is wrong with you?" I spat, summoning my strength to push him off me.Lifting himself slightly, he curled his lips into a smirk."Were you worried about me?" He said in his usual taunting tone."This is not funny," I hissed, shooting daggers at him with my eyes. "Didn't you hear those gunshots? Why are you acting so calm? Shouldn't you go check what's happening?""Why should I do that?" He scoffed, pulling down his pants without a care.My eyes widened in disbelief as his boxers followed."Are you crazy?" I snapped. "Is this seriously the time for sex? What is wrong with you?"Instead of addressing my concern, he laughed, his tone mocking. "I didn't hire guards for nothing," He said nonchalantly. "Although they can be incompetent at times. They'll h
Author's POV. Laura was in one of the guest rooms, laying on the bed while scrolling through her phone. After her conversation with Alessandro, she nonchalantly began watching internet videos. She wasn't bothered about anything because Alessandro would never hurt her. He had always had this soft spot for her, and she was going to take full advantage of it. As she kept watching the videos, the door to the guest room suddenly opened. She looked away from her phone and saw Mary. "Oh God, what is this old hag doing here again?"Laura muttered, rolling her eyes. "What did you just call me?" Mary demanded, looking extremely offended. "I called you an old hag and I'm sure you heard me properly. You all should stop making me repeat myself constantly. It's getting annoying, $She snapped, glaring at Mary. Mary clenched her fists and walked angrily to her. She clambered on the bed and grabbed Laura's hair. Without hesitation, Laura dropped her phone aside and grabbed Mary's hair as well.
Author's POV. Alessandro stood in a warehouse with one of his men tied to a chair, bleeding from almost every part of his body. Alessandro was visibly angry, pointing a knife at him. "If you do not want me to end you, you will tell me the truth. I'm trying to settle things and remove every parasite in my business before I move on. You know a lot of things that is going to help me in doing that, so you better start talking!" Alessandro growled. "I don't know," He cried. "I am innocent. I have told you the truth boss. I don't know anything about the secret gang." Alessandro gritted his teeth in anger. He had been with Frank for the past two hours, and Frank had been so adamant to speak up. Despite how much he had threatened Frank with his family, he had refused to say the truth. "Frank, I'm not going to repeat myself. What do you know about the secret group that has been trafficking women, embezzling my money, and selling my drugs without permission?" Alessandro sneered."Sir, I'm
Author's POV. After blocking him, she switched off her phone and kept it in the pocket of her jean trouser. She stepped out of the elevator and dragged her suitcase to the sitting room.Laura was still there, leaning against the couch as if waiting for her. They exchanged a few glares before Sophia headed to the door without a word. Suddenly Laura called her name, causing her steps to come to a halt. Sophia turned to her with an irritated expression. "What do you want from me? I'm leaving. Isn't this what you want?" Sophia spat angrily. "Yes, you are doing exactly what I want," Laura grinned, happy that Sophia was so easy to fool."I want that pendant on your neck," Laura demanded, extending her hand. "Pendant?" Sophia gasped, reaching for the pendant on her neck. She was angry at Alessandro but couldn't give this to someone else."What do you want it for?" Sophia demanded. "I want it because I'm sure Alessandro gave it to you, and you do not deserve anything from him. I'm his
Author's POV. Sophia felt astounded and confused. Why was Alessandro's friend calling herself his fiancée? It made absolutely no sense. "What do you mean by that? Alessandro only mentioned you as his childhood friend and that you'll help him in starting up a company. He never mentioned that there was anything other than a cordial relationship between both of you," Sophia said, trying to stay calm. "Who the fuck are you anyways to question whether we have a cordial or romantic relationship? Are you a whore who doesn't know her place?" Laura questioned, staring disgustingly at Sophia. Sophia was deeply insulted by her words. How could Alessandro keep her identity from Laura? "Who are you? If you can't answer my question then I want you out of this mansion!" Laura yelled, pulling her back to reality. "I'm his girlfriend!" Sophia snapped back. "Girlfriend? Are you delusional or what?" Laura spat, her gaze boring at Sophia. She scrutinized her intently and noticed the pendant on he
Sophia's POV. I continued twirling my tongue around his cock, making him release more moans. "Go faster!" Alessandro commanded, pulling my hair harder.I went faster, sucking him more relentlessly. My tongue twirled around it as my life depended on it, and my hands moved more rapidly around his thickness, caressing it."Yes, good...so good!!!" He laughed.His cock began swelling in my mouth as he was getting to his edge. I whimpered as my tongue swirled more mercilessly around his shaft.He released a primal moan and came straight into my mouth. I thought of spitting out his cum once it entered, but it tasted a bit better than I thought. I slowly pulled his cock from my mouth and gulped it.Some of his cum splashed on my face, and I wiped every bit of it and put the droplets in my mouth."Does it taste that good?" Alessandro asked, his voice deeper than the sea."It tastes better than I anticipated," I grinned, moving up to him and bringing my lips closer to his."Do you want a tast
Sophia's POV.Despite how Alessandro reacted to my suggestion, I still felt that he was hurt and was simply pretending, so I wouldn't get her. Although I was in his arms, enjoying his warmth, I could feel his troubled breaths.I shouldn't have let my emotions influence my reasoning. I had just let my father achieve his aim. I knew something broke in Alessandro tonight, and it was my fault.Why did I have to ruin the great time we had with my father's influence? Why couldn't I just—"Birdie, you should sleep already," He whispered, wrapping his arms a bit tighter around me. "I told you that I'm not upset with you."I didn't want him to get more worried so I just kept silent and pretended to be asleep. I felt him slowly pull himself from me, making my head slip onto the pillow. I could sense that he was looking down at me but I didn't move an inch. "She's asleep, that's great," He whispered, covering me up with the duvet. He sighed loudly and slipped out of the bed, leaving me there.
Author's POV. "What?" Alessandro gasped, looking baffled. He didn't understand why she was making such a request. He knew she wasn't in approval of his mode of making money, but he never expected her to just make such a demand. "Sophia, I don't understand," He shook his head. Sophia couldn't hold back anymore, "I just want to have a normal life. A life where we can walk through the park without guards hovering or tailing us every time. I want people to know that you are mine.I'm tired of always looking over my shoulder, wondering whether someone is going to kill me or you. I want us to live in a world without issues,""That world doesn't exist, birdie," he countered, his voice firm yet gentle."Yes, it does," Sophia asserted, more tears slipping down her cheeks.She moved close to him and cupped his face in her hands."People around the world are living without so much apprehension. I know that this seems very sudden, but I can't keep living this way," She confessed, her heart sin
Sophia's POV."What?" I gasped, utterly defeated.What was happening to my father? Had he just lost his sense of reasoning or was this a toxic trait I hadn't noticed in the past?How could he ask me to pick between him and Alessandro? Why couldn't I just have both of them in my life? Why was he so insistent on ruining our relationship."Father..." my voice cracked. "This is totally absurd and I won't stand for it. I'm going to my old room right now, and I don't want to disturbed. I'll stay there until this is healed."As I turned my back on him, he barked, "You have to make a choice Sophia. You're my princess, my art queen, not some sex toy he could play with!"I slowly turned to him, clearly fed up with his tantrums."I'm not Alessandro's sex toy. I'm the woman he loves, his girlfriend," I asserted. "In the past if you had made this demand, I would have chosen you. But after this..."I trailed off, touching my face."I don't think so!" I spat, glaring at him. "You aren't even remorse
Sophia's POV.I stood there staring at my father in utter disbelief. I was wondering if this was a nightmare or something else. The father I loved would never lay his hands on me. I was so shocked that he just slapped me without showing any remorse. He was acting like it was his right to hurt me because I was in love with someone who supposedly ruined our lives. But he should know that Alessandro did not ruin our lives. We were the ones that got involved indirectly with him. Ryan was the one who damaged everything. If he hadn't deceived me, then Father wouldn't have helped me by taking that loan. We would have been happy and free by now. Alessandro did not cause this. He was just doing what anyone who was being owed would do. It was business. I wished my father could understand this but right now, I couldn't stand the sight of him."I don't know what that bastard has done to you. Maybe he has given you one of his drugs that has unfortunately damaged your brain," Father accused, h