I brought a hand to my hair to try to tidy it up, but in the movement I couldn't help but let out a grimace of pain from the discomfort I had in it, and Claudia didn't miss my expression."Show me your hand," she demanded earnestly, so I held it out to her.She took it with utmost care, and as I felt the contact of her hand holding mine, it was undeniable the current we both felt, and I confirmed it because our gazes crossed at the moment."Your knuckles are very swollen, you should go to the doctor.""I don't need to.""Sure you do," she contradicted me."Don't.""You're a fool," she retorted, rolling her eyes. "Follow me."She turned, to make her way toward the staircase that connected to the second floor of the house. I walked behind her several paces away, lost with the delightful view she is giving me.It was impossible for me not to see her ass with the shorts she was wearing and added to the movement of her hips.... What is it about her, that every time she got angry she had to
"Apologize to me?," she questioned, crossing her arms, as if she didn't believe shit I was saying."As you've heard. I'm aware that what I did was not quite right and...""Wait a minute, wait a minute. What you did wasn't 'quite right'?" She asked, remarking on that phrase."I know it was wrong to do what I did in front of your home.""You mean the only thing you regret is that you did it here, and not that you almost killed a kid," she asserted."That's right, ma'am.""Alessandro!""And this is the kind of man you're dating?" she asked him."Mom, stop it.""I'm going to be honest with you from now on, because I don't like to beat around the bush," she blurted out, turning to me and taking a couple of steps closer. "I don't like the idea of my daughter being in a relationship with my daughter at all.my daughter is in a relationship with someone like you.""I respect your opinion," was the only thing that came out of my mouth, even though I didn't give a damn about people's opinions.
I went back down to the main floor and quickly asked Bruno if he would rather go to the hotel or sleep here, but he chose the first option, so I indicated that I had to come back early tomorrow.Once he left, I climbed back up the stairs, thankful not to meet the scary lady on them. I didn't think it would be a good idea to go to Claudia's room right now, because if her mother was going to inspect her daughter's room as if she were a teenager and saw me there, I could imagine how she would react.So I opened the door to what she told me was the guest room and stood there distracting myself with my phone until a good while had passed, and I was able to go out into the hallway to look for her. When I did, all the lights in the house were off, so I deduced that everyone was already asleep, hopefully Claudia was not. I walked stealthily until I reached the door to her room, and when I opened it, all that darkness enveloped me. The only thing that illuminated the room was the lamp on the
POV'S ClaudiaThe sensation of his lips touching the skin of my neck, and the rich scent of manly perfume that flooded the room, slowly brought me out of my deep sleep.I did not open my eyes because of the heaviness I felt in them, but I could perfectly perceive the person in front of me, who was now leaving a path of kisses from my collarbone to the beginning of my breasts.I kept my eyes closed, assuming to be asleep so as not to interrupt what he was doing. But when he took one of my nipples into his mouth, giving it a slight nibble with his teeth, I inevitably let out a moan of satisfaction that gave me away."Are you going to wake up, or would you rather keep pretending to be asleep until I finish making the love to you?""I find the second option more tempting, my love" I thought still with my eyes closed."Sleeping people don't moan, Claudia, unless it's a wet dream," he expressed amused and then without my expecting it, he took an even harder bite on my other breast, getting m
After several minutes of traveling in which we did not separate from each other, I perceived how he removed his arm from my shoulders, positioning his hand on my leg, while moving his thumb on it from one side to the other.I looked up at him and he smiled at his act, it had become a habit."I love how you look with a beard," I said without taking my eyes off him, bringing my hands to his chin and contemplating how attractive he looked with the stubble of facial hair he's grown. "This itches, though."I reached up to leave a kiss on his lips."Do you want me to take it off?," he asked."No, I like you like this," I assured. "It's just that I'm used to seeing you clean-shaven, but you look good either way.""I know, I always look good," he replied, self-centered.We were silent for several minutes without saying anything else, until the memory of something that happened yesterday, but that I couldn't tell him, came to my mind.I began to twiddle my fingers anxiously, debating strongly
"I want you to come live with me," he blurted out suddenly, as I was about to finish my plate."Excuse me?""To live with me, Clau," he repeated slowly, looking at me with a raised eyebrow. "We'll soon be husband and wife, I don't see the need for you to continue living at your parents' house."I stared at him, expecting him to say it was a joke, but no. He looked quite serious and I didn't like that expression on him."I'm not leaving with you until we get married," I said firmly and he looked at me in disbelief."Claudia, stop joking," he said in a warning tone."I'm not kidding.""Neither am I," he spat firmly. "I want you with me, by my side. Why do you refuse?""Does the idea of me staying at my parents' house really bother you that much?""And why should you have to stay? You are my fiancé and you should be with me, I have room to spare.""Where, at your grandfather Daniel's?," I said wryly, earning a look of disdain."I have more properties where you might fancy living, Claudia
Anna's POV"Matteo, it's all set. Alessandro has a secret entrance in the company, he always uses it and it is activated with his fingerprint""Then can I come in?""Yes, Alessandro was passed out in his chair, on his desk he has the sensor to unlock the door, when you enter just go straight, then turn left and you will find an elevator, press the green colored button, this will take you straight to his office, which is where I am, don't be long""Perfect, I was able to get in, in a few minutes I'll be there.""Alessandro, dear, at last I am going to take revenge on you, you are naive, you will never see your beloved Claudia again," I said with a smirk, stroking his hair.He would be mine and Claudia would be helpless, the bitch was pregnant and I could know about her little spawn because I eavesdropped on her conversation with Eva. I had planted a bug in her bag and she hadn't even noticed.I had to talk to Matteo to get that sorted out, the only one who would give Alessandro babies
Claudia's POVI was very nervous, Alexis still had no news from Alessandro and it had been more than 24 hours since he disappeared, I needed to do something."I have to go out and look for him," I said, getting up from the chair."Claudia, you're crazy. You can't do that, least of all in your condition," my sister said, grabbing my arm."Pilar, let me go, he's your brother too, he needs our help," I said, trying to let go.Suddenly, the sound of the phone interrupted us."It's Matteo!""Quick, answer it!""Hello?""Claudia, what a pleasure to hear your beautiful voice.""Cut the crap and answer me, where is Alessandro?," I said annoyed."Sweetheart, if you want me to answer your questions, you should be more kind," he said in a mocking tone."My patience is reaching its limit. Where do you have him?""All right, I'll tell you where it is, but there's one condition you have to meet.""Which one?""It's very easy, I want to see you today, to be exact at 8pm. Without company and much les
I could only watch as my best friend moved back and forth. She looked distressed, but I was starting to feel dizzy."Eva, stop it! Why are you so nervous?""My trip is approaching, I have my suitcases almost ready, but...""What's wrong, dear friend? You can still change your mind about the trip if you're not sure.""It's just that now I realize how much I'm going to miss my parents. I've never been separated from them," she says with teary eyes."You told me yourself it's just a five-month trip. Seize this opportunity and enjoy it," I encourage her, seeing her sad."You're right. With some contacts from my father, I managed to secure a teaching job. It's a language center in Canada.""Will you be an Italian teacher?" "Exactly, my friend. I'm really excited. There are people from different nationalities at that center. I think I'll learn a lot about other cultures," she says this time with a smile."I'm happy for you, Eva," I give her a hug. "Alright, I'll leave you to finish packing
"Darling, how lovely to see you both," my father greets Alessandro and me."We have excellent news for you," I announce as my mother joins us. "You will be grandparents to a beautiful baby boy."Shouts of surprise and excitement ensue."Congratulations, my dear, Alessandro," my father hugs us. "Have you thought of any names?""We like the name Luca," Alessandro says, and my mom starts crying."Mom?""I'm thrilled to have a little one coming into the family," she says through tears. "Our grandson Luca will be a much-loved boy."Alessandro and I are not officially married yet, which is why we've been planning a new wedding all this time.Eva will soon leave for Canada, and I want her to attend my wedding. She's my maid of honor and must be there, so I sped up my plans."Eva, is everything ready?" I ask my friend as we meet for lunch."Yes, Claudia, I promise to call you as much as I can, don't worry. Plus, I'll only be gone for 5 months," she says with a smile. "I'll be back just in tim
I spent the entire Sunday morning in my bed, unable to sleep at night."I better pay Claudia a visit,I need her advice," I say with a wry smile due to my huge dark circles.I took a shower and put on something comfortable, dark blue jeans, a white t-shirt, and white sneakers.I arrived at Claudia's house; she looks so beautiful with her baby bump, and it makes me so happy to see her. She's like the sister I've always wanted.I didn't waste any time and told her everything that happened last night. She listened attentively as we sipped on juice and ate cookies."I have to admit that Alexis is a jerk, but on the other hand, Piero is a true gentleman. I think you should give him a chance," she says with a smile."Claudia, it's not easy to just dismiss these kinds of feelings.""I know, when you fall in love, you can't see anyone else, but I think you really enjoy suffering. You could have a caring man by your side, yet you still prefer holding onto Alexis," she says with a wry expressio
Eva's POVAfter Alessandro and Claudia left, I stayed working alone in the office. Alexis had to attend a very important meeting.I could only think about the kiss between him and me; I couldn't concentrate on my tasks."Hello, beautiful.""Piero, what are you doing here?" I exclaimed, slightly flustered upon seeing him in front of me."I had to take care of some advertising matters here at the company and took the opportunity to come and say hi," he says with a huge smile, a very handsome one indeed."I'm glad to see you. Tell me, are you excited about the release of your new movie?""Of course, it was quite a challenge for me. I was used to making action movies, and now starring in a romantic genre was special," he responds enthusiastically."I'm excited to see the outcome. I'm sure it will do very well in sales.""Thank you, Eva," he says, taking my hand. "Would you like to be my date for that day?""Well, what a surprise. I would certainly love to, but that day I have to be by my
We arrived at the restaurant where Piero made the reservation, it's spectacular, and I feel both ecstatic and out of place for being in such a beautiful and elegant place that my paternal family is so accustomed to.Is this how my life would be if I accept marrying Piero Ferrara?"I had never been to this place before, it's very nice," I say somewhat uncomfortably, trying to push those thoughts out of my mind."I knew you would like it, it's my favorite French restaurant, 'Le Gigot,' their steaks are really good," Piero says gallantly.We sit at a pre-booked table, and Piero even pulls out the chair for me in a chivalrous manner."While we wait for our order, tell me, why did you decide to become an actor? My grandfather mentioned that your family owns the textile company FR," I ask."That's correct, they do, but I've always been drawn to acting. And when I retire from this career in the future, I'll assume the presidency of the company," he confesses, and I'm amazed. "Believe me, I'm
When I leave the office, the phone suddenly rings, pulling me out of my thoughts.I see the contact on the screen and hurry to answer my phone. It's my mom and I think it's important because she never calls me at work."Hello, Mom, what's up?""Sweetie, I hope I'm not interrupting your work. Tell me, why didn't you mention that you saw your grandfather?"Her question surprises me. What's all this about?"I only saw him briefly. We coincidentally crossed paths here at work. Don't worry, I didn't do anything wrong.""I know you're a good girl. It's just that your grandfather talked to your father and he wants to see you tomorrow at his house.""Tomorrow? That's impossible. I have an appointment, and I'm not going to cancel it for my grandfather. I'm sorry, Mom.""Dear, I think it's necessary for all of us to visit your grandfather. He wants to see us. He seemed really worried.""No, Mom, I'm sorry.""In the morning, we can visit your grandfather, and you'll have the afternoon free. Don'
"In love! With whom? Why didn't you tell me?" she exclaims in genuine surprise.Of course, it's obvious she'd react that way, considering she had named me the number one single for a while now, but Alexis Lombardi was an incredible person who had deeply ingrained himself in me.Even over the years, I couldn't forget him completely."I don't know when I started liking him so much…""Wait, don't say another word, are you falling for Alexis Lombardi?" She looks at me with wide-open eyes."It seems like it," I say with a lump in my throat."But I don't understand why you're sad. It would be wonderful if you and Alexis became a couple. Imagine the four of us on a double date. You're my best friend, and Alexis is Alessandro's cousin…""Dear friend, I think you're hallucinating. Look at me, I'm really not his type," I say with a wry smile, remembering how everything "ended" between us."Eva, what's gotten into you? You're beautiful, with your long black hair and those gorgeous blue eyes. Jus
Days go by, and Alessandro informs me that he has news for me about Anna, which makes me nervous because I had managed to find solid evidence of her kidnapping and how she had drugged him to take advantage of him.It seems that Matteo himself had given them to him."Love, the good news is that Anna will go to jail for a long time, and her parents are accomplices. I will have full custody of my daughter."I couldn't be happier, I throw myself into his arms, but I notice he's tense, so I look at him inquisitively."There's another piece of news, isn't there?""That's right, and it's that Anna escaped. They could only imprison her parents.""And Vittoria?""She was with them. Bruno is bringing her along with John. She'll be able to live with us.""These are wonderful news, but Anna...""I'll do everything in my power to put that crazy woman behind bars. I won't let her keep hurting us."Ale comes closer to me and kisses my lips. I want to respond, but there's been something on my mind fo
My brow furrows as I watch her place one of her hands on his shoulder and then lean in to whisper something in his ear, causing their inevitable closeness. With just that tiny gesture, my body burns with anger at the scene I'm witnessing. And even though Alessandro gently pushes her away, the woman clings to him like a damn tick.I don't even realize when I started walking towards them, but there I am, standing in front of him, staring at him intently."Claudia," he says my name as if nothing's wrong, making the woman turn to look at me."Who are you?," I ask the blue-eyed woman who won't leave my man alone."I could ask you the same thing," she retorts with an arrogant look."Olivia, she's…""Claudia," I interrupt him. "Nice to meet you, Olivia."I look at her without any hint of cordiality or joy."Oh," she huffs, looking me up and down. "So, you're the lucky one. I'm Olivia Brooks.""Claudia, she's an actress, like Piero," the idiot who unfortunately will be the father of my child