GYPSY'S POV"What?""I said I'm ready to get married." I repeat. Enzo stops wiping his face and stares at me in shockWhen he recovers, he shakes his head. "Look princess, you don't have to take this decision in a rush.”I place my finger on his lip, shushing him. "I'm not in a rush, Enzo. I've thought things through and I've come to the conclusion that I want to be your wife. Make me yours, Enzo"He cusses loudly, running a hand through his hair, closing his eyes like he's in pain. And then he moves to sit on the bench.I follow. When he opens his eyes a moment later, they are clouded with desire."Fuck, princess. Don't say things like that. It drives me crazy.”I bite my lip, realization dawning on me at my own words. I look up when Enzo's hand rests on my chin, hus thumb releasing my bottom lip from between my teeth."I've missed you, Gypsy.""I've always been here.""Physically, yes, but your mind wasn't.” Enzo points out. I bite my lip, knowing very well that he's right. These p
ENZO'S POVAfter Gypsy walks out of my gym, I sink onto the bench, stunned by how much I've divulged to her.The only people who know about what Gianna did are Lena, my PA, and Dante.Speaking of which, it's been more than a week since Dante and I last spoke after the fiasco he pulled. I was expecting time to change his mind so that he'll come and apologize.But so far, nothing. Not even a text.Normally, I would've waited for him to call, but today, I feel like I don't have a choice.I'm about to take a very important step with Gypsy, and I need my best friend by my side.Getting up, I grab my phone from the couch and dial his number. It dials for a while before he finally picks up.For several seconds, silence reigns, the both of us waiting for the other to speak.“Hello.” I finally force myself to say.“Hey,” Dante says back, his voice very cool. “What's up?”Well, at least he's not shutting me down.I tell Dante everything about that bastard coming back into Gypsy's life and threa
Gypsy's POVI let out a deep sigh, rubbing my temple as we step out of Enzo's room. We've just finished speaking to Lena over the phone about the wedding plans. She's going to be our wedding planner, and it turns out we're getting married the day after tomorrow.Yes, in just two days.I'm still trying to wrap my head around all this. Everything seems to be moving so fast I'm unable to grasp anything.The first court hearing is on Friday, just four days from now and it's understandable that Enzo has to arrange for our wedding just tomorrow. He had said it wasn't going to be any church wedding or anything fancy.The only thing we need is a marriage certificate that certifies that we are husband and wife."Hey."I feel Enzo's arms pulling me to him. I let myself go willingly, resting my head on his chest as I feel a migraine coming on.All this is too much. I sigh.Enzo's hands slip into my hair and I relax almost immediately when he starts to massage my scalp and temple at intervals. I
ENZO'S POVI stare at myself in the mirror, adjusting my tie. I study myself. The last time I had taken my time to dress like this, was four years ago, the day I got married to Gianna.I thought such a day would never come again. In fact, I'd promised myself to avoid it. But here I am today. In a few hours, Gypsy is going to be my wife. We're getting married.I know that this is not a real marriage. We're just getting married to help her maintain custody of her son. She'll probably want a divorce as soon as the custody is confirmed.Buy why am I feeling so excited about the wedding. Damn, Enzo."Uncle Enzo." A small voice calls and I turn. I'm met with the sight of Zeke wearing a tuxedo identical to mine. I must say he looks handsome."Yes?" I bend to his height. "Will there be cake?" He asks.I chuckle. "Yes Zeke. A big cake""Hmm" he bites his lips nervously just like his mother always does when she is nervous. I can tell he has more to say"Tell me Zeke. What do you want to say?"
GYPSY'S POVAfter the call, Lena pushes her phone into her bag. "I got to go. Make sure she looks extremely beautiful" She says to the hairdresser and make up artist and practically runs out."Hey Lena, where are you going?" I shout but she's already gone.I frown. What is this Personal Assistant turned wedding planner up to?***Four and a half hours later, I'm staring at a beauty goddess in the mirror. I mean I've dolled myself up on countless occasions whenever Falcon sent me on his missions, but today it's for something different.I'm getting married.I blink, my flattened hands running over the smooth silk material of my gown. It's a simple beautiful fishtail gown that clings tightly to my bust throughout to my waist, enhancing my curves and flowing a little freely around my feet in a flare.The sleeves of the gown are made of lace with beautiful intricate embroidery. My short hair is styled elegantly to one side, the ends braided In loose french braids.The front curled loosely,
The car was filled with an awkward silence as Enzo drove them back to the apartment. Back at the beach, everything had been so lively and exciting. But now as they were heading back, Gypsy couldn't help but wonder; what now?Mrs. Mehra had insisted on taking Zeke home with her in order to remove all 'inconveniences'. Gypsy hadn't even had the heart to tell her that it probably wasn't necessary because her marraige was one of convenience and that there probably wouldn't be a consumation.She glanced at Enzo, at how the light from the other cars illuminated his gorgeous face and how well his tuxedo fitted him, emphasizing his toned body.Fire pulled in her belly. Would he want them to make love tonight? To consumate their 'marriage'?He'd made it obvious more than once that he was attracted to her. She was attracted to him too. They'd nearly crossed the line a while back, so why did it feel like sleeping with him right after their 'marriage' would change everything and make everything
"Answer me, Gypsy!" Enzo bellowed.Gypsy's heart was beating twenty miles per minute as she slowly sat up, taking in the murderous rage glimmering through Enzo's eyes that'd turned his normally green eyes into a dangerous shade of grey.This couldn't be happening. God, no!It'd been so long. These scars had been with her for so long that she'd literally forgotten about their existence or cared about their existence, as if they were already part of her skin.Scars caused by cigarette butts and other hot burning metals.It hadn't occurred to her that Enzo would never see these scars and think she was born with them or something.Fuck, the scars didn't even come to mind."I'm asking you something, Gypsy!" By now Enzo was breathing hard, his jaw ticking furiously.He shifted her breasts around to see more scars and shot to his feet, glaring down at her. "Who the fuck did these things to you, Gypsy? And don't fucking tell me that it's no one. Because unless you have some kind of self-harm
AUTHOR'S POV“It's going to be alright, princess.” Enzo said as he drove. He took one hand off the steering wheel to give Gypsy's hand a reassuring squeeze along with a small smile.Gypsy allowed herself to smile back even though she didn't feel the lightness of the spirit to do so. Because her heart was racing.Today was the custody trial. Today she was going to fight to keep her son. And she couldn't get rid of the gloomy thought that something was going to go wrong today.She nearly jumped out of her skin when Enzo suddenly stopped the car and she realized they were already at the court.“Mrs. Russo. Please remember everything we talked about.” Mr. Saenz, Enzo's lawyer who was representing her, told her from the front passenger seat where he was sitting.“They'll do everything they can to provoke you. They'll try to present you as a bad mother and a bad person. The way you'll react will tell the judge a lot so be careful.”Gypsy nodded, determined to do just that. She wasn't going
A lump of nervousness rose up Gypsy's throat as she took in the betrayal burning in David's eyes. She swallowed it down, wondering what was going through his head.“Enzo was here.” She finally answered.David shook his head, his nostrils flaring. “And you let him stay? You even let him okay with Dawn!”“He showed up unexpected very early in the morning and he wouldn't leave. And Dawn was so happy with him I had no choice but to let him stay for a while." Gypsy explained, hoping he would understand.“For a while, huh?” David scoffed. “How long was he here for? Was that why you refused to pick my calls?”“No! Of course not.” Gypsy answered, getting desperate by the second. “I genuinely didn't even hear my phone ringing, I swear.”David barely nodded, suspicion holding his usually bright eyes. “And when did he leave.”“A few minutes ago.” An incredulous look took over David's expression. “He came here early in the morning and he just left a few minutes ago? You let him stay for hours, G
Enzo stared into the blue coldness of Gypsy's eyes, his heart thumping inside his chest. After what felt like forever but was merely seconds, the dark look in her eyes began to lighten. Nothing too bright, but it rescued his racing heart and filled his chest with a warm assurance that her resistance was gone or on the way to being annihilated.She didn't say anything as she looked away from him to carry the sauce pan off the stove, but her silence told him that she was willing to try, which was a win for him, especially when she looked at him and asked,“Will you join us for breakfast?”A thrill went through him, and Enzo had to remind his body not to react so foolishly. She was only doing this for their daughter's sake.Why else would she do it? A voice in his voice taunted. Enzo grimaced.Breakfast was awkward to say the least, mostly because while Enzo and their daughter conversed a lot, Gypsy only spoke when their daughter tried to involve her in the conversation which wasn't ver
Gypsy spent most of the night tossing in bed, her mind occupied with thoughts of Enzo and his determination to be part of her daughter's life. Just when she began to feel the arms of sleep around her, the incessant ringing of her doorbell drew her out of it sharply.Gypsy grimaced and remained firmly on her bed. Today was a Saturday which meant she didn't have to get up to get Dawn prepared for school so she was planning on sleeping in to make up for the hours of sleep she had lost. Whoever was ringing her bell at this ungodly hour? Maybe if she didn't respond, the person would get tired and leave.She closed her eyes, hoping the ringing would stop but if anything, it became more jarring.“Fuck!” Gypsy cursed, tossing the sheets off her body as she sat up in her bed.Looking at the time on her alarm, her eyes widened immediately when she saw the time. 6:34Am. Damn, she'd really wasted the night without catching a wink of sleep.The realization made her feel even more grouchy as she s
It felt like the whole world had gone into a coma but for them as Enzo slowly made his way towards Gypsy. Her pulse was racing, panic snapping through her veins like electricity through a high voltage wire.Enzo stopped in front of her. The coldness and the fury in his eyes seemed to snap Gypsy right into the realization that this was really reality and not just her imagination.Turning to look at David, she looked down at her daughter. "Darling, go with Uncle David into the car."Her daughter's eyes widened immediately in horror. "But mummy, daddy...""I said go with David, Dawn!" Gypsy snapped much more harshly than she'd intended to.She winced internally, instantly regretting her tone of voice when her daughter flinched. Gypsy had never spoken to her like that before. The little girl began crying as David carried her to the car while trying to soothe her."You shouldn't talk to her like that." The sound of Enzo's voice irked her greatly, and Gypsy spun around to face him. "You do
It felt like the whole world had gone into a coma but for them as Enzo slowly made his way towards Gypsy. Her pulse was racing, panic snapping through her veins like electricity through a high voltage wire.Enzo stopped in front of her. The coldness and the fury in his eyes seemed to snap Gypsy right into the realization that this was really reality and not just her imagination.Turning to look at David, she looked down at her daughter. "Darling, go with Uncle David into the car."Her daughter's eyes widened immediately in horror. "But mummy, daddy...""I said go with David, Dawn!" Gypsy snapped much more harshly than she'd intended to.She winced internally, instantly regretting her tone of voice when her daughter flinched. Gypsy had never spoken to her like that before. The little girl began crying as David carried her to the car while trying to soothe her."You shouldn't talk to her like that." The sound of Enzo's voice irked her greatly, and Gypsy spun around to face him. "You do
"You have a daughter." Enzo repeated, his eyes moving from Gypsy to Elice.Gypsy felt like her heart was going to fly out of her chest with how hard it was beating, and out of a pure reflex action, she grabbed the hand of her daughter and stepped out of the doorway, slamming the door shut.She leaned her back against the door, placing her hand on her chest as she tried to calm her racing heart. No! It couldn't be. She couldn't let Enzo know that he had a daughter."Are you okay, mummy?" Elice asked, her brows wrinkled in confusion. "Who is that man?""He's... He's..." The words stuck in her throat.What was she supposed to say? She definitely couldn't tell her daughter that Enzo was her father. Elice would otherwise insist on bringing Enzo into their lives."He's no one, sweety. He's no one." She pulled her daughter closer to her and hugged her, her breathing still coming out heavily.She half expected Enzo to bang on the door for her to open up, but nothing came. He'd obviously left.
The first thing Gypsy did after dropping her daughter off at school was to drive to David's company. She hadn't heard from him since he dropped her off at her house last night. Not that she expected him to call after she'd told him she needed some space last night.Luckily for her, she arrived at his office just in time because David was about to step out of his office when Gypsy got out of the elevator. He froze, his eyes widening with surprise as he stared at her.“Gypsy.” He said her name.“David.” She responded, stepping closer to him. “Why do you look so surprised to see me?”“You told me you needed some space last night and...” He trailed off, shaking his head.Gypsy winced internally. Had she been rude when she'd told him she wanted to be alone? Last night, her mind had been too disconcerted for her to really think about the things she'd said. Perhaps she'd said something that offended him.“Can we talk?” She asked, glancing over at David's secretary who was shooting daggers at
“Where's he?” Gianna Russo questioned the guard standing by the door.“He's in the pool, ma'am." the guard answered immediately, but stepped closer to Gianna, almost blocking her path. “But...”“But what?” Gianna demanded, tipping her head to the side.“Nothing, ma'am. Please go ahead.” The guard backed away, returning to his position.“Good." Gianna said with a satisfied smile as she turned and made her way towards the backyard where the pool was located.She came right to a halt. The man she was after was lounging by the pool, but he wasn't alone. He was with two women who were taking turns sucking his dick.Annoyance coursing through her, she stormed towards the trio. The man had his eyes close in pleasure so he didn't even notice her. On reach them, she grabbed the hairs of both women and wrenched them away from her man.“What the fuck?” Both of the women screamed as Gianna threw them to the floor.“Get the fuck out of here?" Gianna growled, glaring at the women.There must've be
“Gypsy.” Enzo whispered her name huskily.A jolt went up Gypsy's spine at the voice she hadn't heard in six years. And just like that, all the emotions came crashing back.“Oh, you two know each other already.” David chuckled awkwardly, turning his questioning gaze to her. “How do you know him?”But Gypsy wasn't listening; she barely even heard him. Her gaze was pinned on Enzo as the rush of emotions rolled through her.He didn't look very different from when she last saw him except for the slightly dark bags under his eyes. Yet that didn't mellow how handsome he looked in any way. His piercing green eyes that she could remember so well took her in with an equal amount of shock.Gypsy had always imagined what her reaction would be like if she had him in front of her again. Always it'd been indifference. But right now, the calvacade of emotions running through her was too turbulent for her to act indifferent.This was the same man who'd thought her what love was, who'd made her believe