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Julia POV I slowly open my eyes, blinking a few times, in an attempt to take in the glowing brightness. I glanced around only to notice that I was not in my room; it was too spacious for me. Where am I? The wall of the room is painted gray with a white ceiling, which is, in my opinion, very dull. The furniture was all black, from the door to the huge cupboard affixed to the wall. Closing my eyes again, I tried to recall the last night, and that's when the realization hit me like a bucket of cold water. I was drugged last night, and I had sex with a man I barely know. Fuck, you’re so stupid Julia. When are you going to stop putting yourself in trouble? I was so busy blaming myself that I failed to notice a muscled, veiny arm snaking around my waist. I suddenly bumped into a firm, naked chest, and again that sandalwood scent hit me with so much force that it blurred my sanity. I immediately closed my eyes, pretending to be still sleeping. But when I didn’t hear any movement, I peered
Romeo POV After not sleeping for like a week, my body finally came to rest as soon as I held her. Our bare bodies snuggled against each other; her warm pool of skin covered my cold and frigid one. What to ask more? The perfect silence aided my peace. No wonder I feel at ease. This girl holds so much power over me that I couldn't put my finger upon it. It feels like God is finally giving me something to hold on to, but why now when I’m already at the edge? When I already have a shield around me, why is he helping me now? Why not when I’m in desperate need of it? All these past days, I forced my body to rest. The sleeping pill that Dr. Agantino prescribed only made my body numb for a few hours, but it was only for a few hours. This time I didn’t need those sleeping pills; All I needed was her in my arms, and that was enough for me to sleep peacefully. Is this what real addiction feels like? In all my twenty-eight years of life, I had done tons of addiction from alcohol to cocaine. Na
Julia POV Rubbing my wet hair I walked to the living room only to find Enzo sitting on the couch as if he owned this apartment, one leg on the table and the other dangling on the floor. In his hand was a plate, and his eyes focused on the television. I clicked my tongue on the corner of my mouth, tossing my towel on the chair. I went towards him, pushing his leg off the table. He looked up at me, grinning like an idiot. "Oh, you came back. We thought you had been kidnapped by someone, and I have to take care of Aunty, though I’ll never complain about that if I'm going to have delicious food here." He said, sliding to the corner of the sofa, making room for me to sit. "Hah! In your dreams, Enzo... What are you doing here? Didn’t you say that you were going back to the academy?" I asked, as Mama came from the kitchen, offering me a plate, with freshly baked bacon and eggs. Only by smelling it did my mouth water. I’m hungry. I haven't eaten anything since last night. "Nah! My supervis
Romeo Pov“.....I truly appreciate all of you for your concern and kind support till now that you all have given to me and waited patiently for me to recover.” Her strong Italian accent sounded firm and strong. Her silver hair, once black and bright, cascaded down her back in gentle waves, a witness to the passing of times, her face etched with lines and wrinkles, though that wasn't able to shake this strong woman personality.I stood beside her, listening to her as she lied to the reporters about how she was careless and fell down the stairs, hurting herself. I understand why she is lying; she doesn’t want to ruin Valentino's status. It’s one of the rules of Valentino’s family. If something happened within the four walls, it would be buried within the four walls. A title that has chained my hands, which I can’t take off.Rusella Valentino is a strong, confident woman. After the death of my grandfather, she took up the responsibilities for both public and underground matters. That time
Romeo POVLooking out of the window, I stare as the car passes by the tall buildings straining to touch the sky, tall and oppressive. After talking to Dr. Lorenzo, I came to the realization that all the things I thought could be possible to heal me were utterly nonsense. I just found that girl beautiful. It was a desire, a sexual attraction that I felt toward her. And remembering last night, I’m sure I had sedated that desire too.I was so desperate for a remedy that now I’m starting to make up some shit. My head begins to throb, causing me to grimace in discomfort. Taking out my medicine from my coat and picking up a bottle that was in the car, I gulped down the medicine in one go. As the medicine started to do its work, it calmed my overrunning thoughts. I sighed, slouching against the black leather seat, opening the button of my fitting coat, and closing my eyes. It’s not like I want to complain that I don’t want to be head of the Valentino family. Or I don’t want to rule over ten
Romeo POVWhen they left the room, I took a deep breath, knowing that this was not going to make anything easier for me. I’m not scared of her, not more than that woman, but she inherited every bit of her traits. Serena Valentino is my stepsister. After the death of my father, that woman didn’t mourn for his death but came with the news that she was pregnant with someone else's child. And who was that other, I still do not know."What are you doing here, Serena?" I asked, and as soon as I saw her hand lifting to touch me, I immediately stood up and moved away from her, maintaining a safe distance between us. Breathing the same air as her makes me nauseous. My demon is scratching inside of me, making me feel burned. Whispering to me to wrap my hand around her neck and snap it like a twig. I gulped hard at the thought. Though the offer is very tempting, the outcome is dangerous."Can't I even come to meet my brother? It has been four years since I haven’t seen you, so I thought to remin
Domenico POV "Was he not clear with his words when he said not to interfere in our matter?" I asked, as I advanced my steps toward her and she took a step back. "W-What?" She asked, her face so confused and terrified as a cat. Yes, this is what I enjoy. She should have listened to him when he was talking to her in human language because I’m not patient with them."I asked you something, Serena. Were his words not clear to you?" My deep voice resonated, trembling her soul. I really hate her. I hate them. Why are they hurting him so much? How can they be so cruel to their own blood?"H-How!" she gasps as I wrap my hand around her neck. Pushing her to the desk, her hand reached to my wrist, making me tighten my grip. "What is so difficult for you to understand that you should leave us alone?" I yelled at her face as she trembled in my hold.I laughed as I watched her squirm in my hold. Call me sadistic. I don't give a damn about it. I bet she's frightened now. I increased my pressure o
Romeo POVI blink and open my eyes as blurry things start to get clear. I noticed that I was in my room. I winced trying to get up and pushed myself back a little, supporting my body on the bedhead. I called Domenico out just so he could save her. That’s when the realization hit me like cold water of what I'd done, and I clearly don’t remember what Domenico had done after coming out. My whole body felt like it was stabbing in pain as if a car had run over it.I take a glass from my bedside table and drink some water to soothe my parched throat. From the other side of my bedroom door, I heard someone talking. I got up from my bed, opening the door only to see my grandma, Luca, and Dr. Lorenzo. They stood there for a while, unsure whether they should come near me or not."R-Romeo?" Grandma called in a low voice to see if I was the one. I nodded my head, indicating to her that it was me, and she immediately came rushing towards me."Romeo, are you alright now?" Grandma asked as she rubbe