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Ava p.o.v."Finally, I thought we'd starved to death waiting for you." Dario said dramatically already piling his plate with loads of foods, I smiled shyly and greets everyone.I sat on the empty space beside Vince, I saw Alex sitting opposite me, an annoying smirk playing on his lips. I frown when he wink at me but shrug it off waving slightly at him, he must have gotten comfortable here.Alex mouthed 'He is so whipped'. I stare at him confused, who is he referring to, I hope it isn't Vince because he would be deceiving himself. I rolled my eyes at him when he grinned at me.Marco and Grace sat next to Alex too engaged in their conversation to notice anything else, so I just let them be. My mom on the other hand went back to her gossip with Mrs Alfonso after answering my greeting, Kara was grumbling seriously under her breath about who knows what.Dante seems pissed as he keeps glaring from his phone to Kara, I didn't put much thought into it, they must been having siblings fight. An
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Ava p.o.v"So what's the deal with you and Dante" I asked Kara, We are now in the mall, walking around in the wedding gown section looking for a Gown. I honestly have no interest in finding a Gown, so I just let both my Mom and to be Mom do the shopping since they are more excited than I am, like they were the ones getting married."That fucking bastard." I gave her the stink eye which she didn't notice because she was busy glaring at the gown in her hand, as if it is Dante. "Remember Valarie from yesterday?" She faced me, yeah I do remember her but what's with her and them.I gave her a curt nod."The thing is she had a crush on Dante since childhood, like when we were ten but that butt head of a brother didn't acknowledge her feelings neither reciprocate her feelings." She hissed irritated. "I know for a fact that he feels something for her but he just won't admit it."I kind of guessed that, but why won't Dante love her back, she seems to me like a nice girl."She has decided to gi
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Ava p.o.vI flicked my eyes open and I'm immediately flutter them close from the brightness in the room, I sat up when my sight has adjusted to the light. I noticed I'm in Vince room, I must have slept through the rest of the ride.I held my head and groan a little, a headache is starting to form at the back of my head. It must be from fright, I had cried myself to sleep so it's most likely I would have an headache when I wake up.I stretch my limbs feeling a bit stiff and sore from staying in one position for too long. I climbed down from the bed, walking to the door, I have to check on Mom and maybe leave this house for some time."Where are you going Cara." Vince husky voice stopped me from reaching the doorknob. I turn around and stare at Vince, who is sitting on a armchair in a far corner of the room. He has his phone in hand, legs cross on the small stool in his front, he stare at me from his eyelashes but it's still intimidating.I have to admit this man still intimidate me."C
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Ava p.o.vMy nerves are shot to bit. I don't know why. I know I'm doing the right thing, doing this, I'm protecting my family, but damn I'm nerve-racking.I'm alone, my first silent and reflective moment of the day so far and probably the last. I've been waiting for this tiny snippet of time, begging for it in between the chaos around me.I needed this moment to myself alone, absorbing the massive leap that I'm taking trying to gather myself together. Moment like this will likely be precious from today forward.It's my wedding day.The day I promise myself to this man for the rest of my life. The day my surname will be changed forever, the day I becomes his wife.I sighed and look at my reflection in the large shiny mirror, everyone said I look gorgeous in this white wedding dress. I'm dressed in the most beautiful wedding dress I've ever seen, any other bride will be all over the moon wearing this dress.Don't get me wrong, I'm happy wearing it but not as excited. All I see in the mi
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After the ceremony, guests were directed to the event center where the aftermath party will be held.A cocktail hour was held, the DJ played blues, jazz and other soft and cool music as they waited the arrival of the newly Weds.Meanwhile, the bride has changed into something light and simple yet elegant. She's dressed in a long sleeved lace body hug gown, with a split exposing her right thigh down, and a pearl necklace and earrings to compliment it.She is indeed stunning in it.Vincenzo eyes scan her body from up to down, he release a deep groan when his dick made a twist at the mere sight of her.She looks like a temptress, his temptress. A smirk find it way to his lips, as he thought of ways to lavish her body. He growl lowly thinking of the lustful attention she's going to attract to herself, men are dogs, they lust after everything feminine.He knew they would have wet thoughts of his woman, it infuriates him to the core. He swore he would pluck out their eyes, if they stare at
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Ava's p.o.vI remain rooted in place taking in the chaos surrounding me like a cold blanket, some were running trying to find safety. While majority were actually running towards where the gun shots was heard.They must be Vince men.Talking about Vince I turn to see the spot he was once stood was empty, I scan the hall searching for him. Our gaze lock for a split second before he Sprint out the door probably walking into danger.I didn't see my parents and siblings anywhere, neither Vince parents, they must have gone to safety. I just hope that nobody get hurts.I remain standing not knowing what to do in the middle of flying bullets, I should probably run to find somewhere safe because that's what a normal person would do. But my feet refuse to obey my mind and kept me glue here.Still trying to comprehend what is going on.So this was what that nagging feeling was about, warning me silently which I failed to understand. And if I had known or understand it, what could I have done, N
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Ava p.o.vI woke up, groaning when I sat up. My neck is sour, it's hurts like hell, it must be from sleeping on one position for too long. I squint letting my eyes adjust to the sharpness of the sunlight flooding the room, I reach for my phone on the bed side table.I check the time, its read 3:22pm. I gasped softly, I have been sleeping for three hours straight even after all the sleep I had in the plane, and right now I'm still feeling weak and sleepy. How exhausted am I? I stood up groggily walking to what I assume is the bathroom, I am still in the loose top and short from the plane ride and I kinda of stink. I really need a shower, I open a door and thankfully it is a bathroom, I walk in and brush my fingers through the large bathtub at the end.The tub is so large it could contain three adults and there would still be some space, the tub has a Jacuzzi which made it more exciting to bath in it. Quickly I turn on the tap to fill the tub, while I strip from my clothes.I jump in w
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Ava p.o.vMy eyes flutters open but I blinked them shot from the sharpness of the sunlight creeping into the room from the window, I squint a little letting my sight to adjust to the brightness. I stretch my stiff limbs only to be stopped by a weight, that's when I noticed the strong veiny arm that is wrapped around my mid stomach.I didn't have to look to know who it was, a smile creep it's way to my lips at the realisation that he's here. I must admit, I did miss him, a lot.I'm glad he's safe and here with me.I remain in his embrace basking in the warmth he provides, and shamelessly enjoying the way he had me spoon from behind. It's quite unbelievable how I found myself married to a man like this, Vince is the perfect description of the type of man I want, well except for the mafia part.I didn't admit it before, that was because I was confused and angry. But I'm glad to have getting married to him, instead of giving my body and my all to some unserious guy who isn't ready for lif
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Melanie’s POVPhoebe went all out with dinner. She made a spread that was enough to feed a small army.“There’s no way we’ll be able to finish what you made,” I told her when I saw how much food she had made.There was roast beef, potatoes, and steamed broccoli with what I knew to be her homemade gravy. Just like Alice, Phoebe was a great cook, so I knew everything she made was certainly delicious.Adriano pulled out a seat for her at the seat of dining table and did the same for me and she gave me a knowing smile when his back was turned to us.I knew what the smile was for. He was rich and also a gentleman. Could he be any more perfect?“Everything looks so good, Phoebe,” Adriano said once he’d taken a seat across from me.“Thank you, Adriano,” she replied. “At least someone appreciates the dinner I made.”I sighed, now he was making me look bad. “You know how much I enjoy your cooking, I’
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Melanie’s POVI should have known the last time, Adriano had the other nurses literally eating out of the palm of his hands how big of a charmer he was.Phoebe was completely enthralled by him, and there I was nervous about how she was going to receive him, especially with how blunt he was with her by the door.But it had the opposite effect on her. Phoebe appreciated his brutal honesty and seemed to think that he was good for me.I guess I should be happy with that, it means he’s holding up to his end of the bargain but I felt some way at the fact that Phoebe took an instant liking to him when I prepared to defend him tonight.Was it jealousy? Heck no. There’s no way I was jealous of Adriano. I mean it took a few weeks after I moved in for, Phoebe to warm up to me while she took to him instantly. Did that make me jealous? Absolutely not!Adriano also somehow knew the right thing to say to make, Phoebe blush.
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Melanie’s POV“Are you ready for this?” I asked.“That’s an unnecessary question, little nurse,” Adriano said. “Are we doing this or not.”“I just need a few minutes to get in character,” she said.Adriano chuckled but remained silent while I tried to steady my breathing. It was Saturday evening and we were currently parked in the parking lot of my apartment complex. Phoebe had called me earlier in the day to ask if, Adriano had any allergies or something he didn’t eat.I didn’t have the answer to that question but I figured he ate anything, considering the kind of guy he was so I told her no.Now I wondered if I did the right thing. Maybe I should have asked him, but I avoided him all day until it was time to leave.“Do you have any allergies?” I asked.“Huh?”“Phoebe called earlier wanting to know if you had any allergies and I told her you didn’t,” I explained.Adria
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Melanie’s POVAlice's words stayed with me all day. I’ve spent so much time believing that, Adriano had taken away my choice I had never stopped to wonder if I gave up too easily.Did I really have the option to make a different choice or could I give in to my new reality and be content with it?The thought of going back to the house didn't really fill me with dread like before when I was still new to his house.But apart from restricting my movement, he had treated me nicely. I ate well, slept in comfort, and got freaking chauffeured to work, even though I hadn't gotten used to the last part.Every time I demanded anything from, Adriano, it felt like I was making a deal with the devil, in exchange for my soul.It didn't help that he kept making me flustered when I was around him, causing me to act out of character.Nevertheless, I called, Phoebe and informed her of the plan to visit du
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Melanie’s POVIf I was a betting girl, I could have won some money from, Alice. She was so positive this conversation was going to go well but couldn’t have been more wrong.This conversation had gone so off-kilter that I was wondering why I was still seated here talking to him.“Are you threatening me?” I asked."I'm not threatening you, little nurse," he replied.“Then what’s the meaning of what you just said?”“I just thought you needed a reminder of how you got here,” he said.“Oh, I remember. How could I ever forget,” I said. “Every second of every day for the past few weeks I’ve been reminded of how much my life had taken a drastic turn all in a matter of a few moments!”I was breathing heavily and trying to control my anger. “I regret that moment.”“What moment?”“The moment I agreed to go, Dr. Thompson’s request to go on a house call. It wasn’t part of my job descrip
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Adriano’s POV I watched her expression go from relieved to tense the moment I spoke and I almost felt bad for wanting to demand a condition from her. Emphasis on almost. I didn’t feel bad but I hated that, Melanie wasn’t completely relaxed around me yet. I mean she was pacing my office for minutes and I had to practically force the words out of her mouth with the way she was fidgeting and beating around the bush. I hated the fact that she hadn’t realized that there was about nothing I wouldn't do for her, if she played her cards right. So if she wasn’t ready to figure it out, then it was up to me to show her and that wouldn’t be possible if we don’t spend time together. Melanie thought she was being a disturbance by asking me to go see her neighbor as her boyfriend while I was in my seat, trying to hide my smile and sounding as neutral as I possibly could. “A condition?” I nodde
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Melanie’s POVIt’s been well over an hour and I was pacing outside, Adriano’s study, debating whether I should do it or not.There was also the fact that I was nervous about being alone with him in an enclosed space.You can do this, Melanie. The worst he can do is say no. There's absolutely nothing to be worried about.I didn’t know how effective the pep talk I was giving myself was but I guess I had to try.I finally stopped pacing, took in a deep breath, and let it out through my mouth. Just as I raised my hand to knock on the door, it was flung open.I jerked back in surprise while Adriano was smirking at me.“If you pace anymore, there might just be a dent on the floor and we don’t want that, do we, little nurse?”Great. Now I’ve gone and embarrassed myself before I even said anything. But…“How did you know I was outside?” I asked.“You don’t exactly walk quietly,
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Melanie’s POVI went about my usual routine when I got to the house. Took a shower and went downstairs to have dinner with, Alice.Alice, with her mother-hen nature, didn't fail to notice that something was off about me. I quickly learned that there was no hiding your feelings from her, at least I was sure of mine.She was just so attentive to details. It was the kind of trait that couldn’t be taught, but was a part of a person and, Alice was certainly one of those people that got the trait.“You know I’m only going to keep asking you what’s wrong, right?” Alice said. “Why can’t you just take my word for it and leave it at that?” I asked.“Because you’re acting a bit jittery. Like you’re about to jump off your skin,” she said. “Why? Are you scared of something or someone?”I shook my head. “No, it’s nothing of the sort,” I answered.“Then tell me what it is?”“It’s just that I might have gott
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Melanie’s POVI pushed my confrontation with Lydia out of my mind and focused on getting through the rest of my shift which thankfully, went without any major incidents.I had just changed out of my scrubs and was on my out of the changing room when I got a call from, Phoebe.Phoebe was a sweet, old lady that lived on the same floor of my apartment. She also had a cat named, Orange and I usually helped her watch her cat.My stomach was dipped with nerves. It's been a while since she's seen or spoken to me so I knew why she was calling. What the hell was I going to tell her? It was obvious I hadn’t moved out but I’ve been MIA for weeks. I was surprised she hadn’t even called earlier. However, I was more annoyed with myself for forgetting about her.I had a mind to avoid, Phoebe’s call but I knew she was only going to keep calling so I accepted the call and put it to my ear.“Hi, Phoebe,” I greeted.
