Chapter 2
The sun shone on the window, casting a warm glow on Camilla's sleeping face. Silence was the only sound that ranted the room. Camilla eyes flarted open but close them almost immediately. she rolled over to the other part of the kind size bed. A groan escaped her lips, her eye lids parted slowly. Taking in the sight of her unfamiliar surrounding she was in. She lazily sat up. The tender ache and soreness in her core, reminding her of the past night incident. A gasp escaped her lip, and her hand found its way to her mouth covering it as the memories of what transpired between her and Vincenzo flooded her memories. The rate of her heart beat increased, and breathing became difficult. she grab the sheet's tightly, trying to hold the scream that threanted to burst out of her throat. "What have I done?"she slapped herself countlessly. She got down from the bed, avoiding the soreness in her core and rushed to the window. She expected to see cloud's, but to her surprise what she saw was a big beautiful compand with garuds patrolling around. Realization hit her, she was no longer on the private jet but… "Where am I?"she questioned herself. She walked away from the window that was when her eyes meet with the wall clock. 1:30pm!!!!! Never as she slept this long since the day she was burn. She exhaled trying to calm her nerves, How is she gonna face Vincenzo? Her boss. She had messed up real time, but it wasn't her fault. If there was anyone to be blamed it should be, her so called husband, ex husband and his mistress, Sophia. If it wasn't for their betrayal, she wouldn't have been here, but they had to stab her in the back and put the blame on her. The ringing of phone distracted her from her worries, she started searching round the room. And surprisely she found the phone ringing on top of bed, wait it was her phone. She took it, but frowned when she saw who is was. Ryder. She was tempted to decline the call but held back. She answered the call and placed the phone on her ear. "You really thought i will agree to signing this divorce papers? uh! You can't force me to do what I don't want."his angry tone was the first thing she heard and rolled her eyes in the process. "Suite yourself then"she said and was about to end the call but his next words stopped her. "Listen to me Camilla, I'm the only man who would bear to be with you. I'm the man who can stand your weak performance in bed. I'm the only man who can tolerate you"he roared and see just moved the phone few inches from her ear and placed it back. "Isn't Sophia enough for you? Or did she leave after finding out about your problem of getting a woman pregnant? And guess what, I already have a man in my life so fuck off. My lawyer will visit you later the day"she said and remove the phone from her ear, before ending the call. She immediately blacklist his number. "What an asshole,"mumbled and threw the phone on the bed, she grab an hand full of her hair and pulled it back. "Goodness am so cooked"she whispered to herself, and turned towards the door. She needs to explain things to Vincenzo, she wasn’t not in her right state of mind when she made that move last night. She needs to pled with him to spare her, her job. She turned to the door, and that was when she realized the shirt she was putting on. It was an oversized long sleeve, big enough to cover her body to her mid thighs. She clenched her legs together when she realized she had no panties on. "Did he wear me his clothe?"she mumbled to herself, and reached to grab the door knob when it twisted open and Vincenzo face came to view. She stopped on her track, with eyes wide opened. Vincenzo piercing gaze meet with hers, and she gasp. He looked like he was angry, at the same to mad handsome. She took a step back and called "Boss" He just ignored her and walk into a door in the room, like a closet. She stood on her spot with a confused expression. She thought he would scold for last night, or maybe pour is anger on her. She inhaled deeply before exhaling, trying to calm her nerves. Just as she was about to take a step, Vincenzo came out of the closet. His shirt was gone, leaving him in his black pants with a gold necklace hanging around his neck. His muscles where attractive, tempting her to touch them but she dare not. He walked to the window, turning his back to her. She gulped and clenched her sweaty palm together, before finding the courage to speak. "Boss.. I..I"she stuttered. He turned and walk to her "about last night"he said, as he stood Infront of her his tall intimiating figure touring over her. "I.. I can explain, I swear I didn't know what i was doing. I was not in my right Sense. I will do anything you want, please don't…" "You're not planning to use and dump me right?"he questioned, his deep yet cold voice firm. "Uh?.. I'm sorry I don't understand what you are saying"she stated. "Last night when you pleadesy for me to touch you, you told me your husband cheated on you and you are divorcing him."he reminded her. Memories of what she said came flashing to her memory. "I'm sorry for that, please don't fire me I need this job. I was Just carried, i promise this won't repeat"she pleaded desperately. She planned on having her reveng on Ryder and Sophia, and she can only do that with the help of her job. "I never planned on sacking you, I just need you to do something for me"he said and her eyes shone as she moved closer to me. "Anything, I'll do it"she replied desperately. "Marry me"he said, his deep yet cold and authoritative voice Commanding power leaving Camilla stund. **** Ryder smashed his phone on the floor, and it shattered startling Sophia who sat on the couch behind him. She spent the night over, and even called Jacob this morning telling him she was sick and would skip the day. She sprang up to her feet, "what happened? Why did you smash the phone on the ground?"she questioned as she stepped closer to him, stering at the shattered phone. "That bitch, how dare she! She think i will let her go easily. How dare she cut the call on me. She was even with a man"he barked furiously and Sophia held his face patting it softly, with the aim of calming him. "Relax. The plan was to divorce her, why are you so worked up about it?"she questioned. He removed her palm from his face, "you don't get it Sophia, i can't let her go. I'm owning a lot of depths and i need her to pay for them"he explained and she frowned. "You have me, i mean her salary is only a percent higher than mine. And you don't have to worry about the house, you can come leave with me after the divorce till you get a well paying job."Sophia said. He smiled and held her waist. "Are you for real?"he asked. "I am"she assured. He grab her closer by the waist, and claimed her lips in a rough kiss that she reciprocate immediately. **** "Sir, what you are asking me to do" "I'm not asking you Camilla, I'm telling you. I know you need someone powerful to back you up, and that person is me."he convinced. "Sir, i cant be in a relationship with my Boss. What will the public say? That i was having an affair with my boss while i was still married. You don't know Ryder he will play the victim if he finds out."she explained. "Fuck the public opinion, and fuck your ex. Look this will be beneficial to the both of us, we get married you conceive an heir for the Torricelli family. I will be your back up, when you want to reveng your ex. Think about the possibilities and benefits"he convinced, his voice calm and muliplative. She heaved a sigh "It true I need your help, but" "No buts, think positively." He cuts in. "Can you give me sometime to make my decision?"she asked staring at him. "Time is a luxury we can't afford, fifteen minutes before the offer expires." "What!"Chapter 3Camilla sat on the bed pounding on the marriage proposal. Vincenzo left the room a while ago, with the aim of giving her space to think about the proposal.Vincenzo didn't tell her is purpose for the marriage, but hers is clear. She needed as powerful person to back her up, if she really wants to have her revenge on Ryder and Sophia.She stood up from the bed, then stared pacing round the room. Agreeing to this marriage as a lot of benefits for her, like what Vincenzo had told her she had to bear him an heir. So her childs future will be secured, but what about her family reaction.They never liked Ryder, that's one thing. But what will be their reaction, if she told them that she was married. They would freak out. But Whatever would be their reaction, she knew she had to face it. She needed this marriage, cause it would benefit her in many ways.Nevertheless, she walk back to the bed and pick up her phone. She dialed her father's number. At each ring, the beating rate of h
chapter 4inside a modern like office, was two figures seated opposite each other. Vincenzo sat at the office chair while Camilla sat on the visitors chair. they look like their in the middle of a decision.“You do know, that once’s you sign this papers there’s no turning back”he said.“I understand, and I’ve made my decision”she replies as they locked gaze. “ok, here are the rules”Vincenzo said slide a paper towards her. she read it through nodding her head in agreement, but stopped when she read the last rule on the list.“it’s a contract marriage, not a real marriage.privacy is crucial”She explain.“marriage is marriage, doesn’t matter if it’s contract or not” he replies.“intimacy three times a week, i think twice a week is preparable”she said, her cheeks turning red in embarrassment.“why? you can’t keep up?”he questioned with raised eyebrow,she broke the eye contact and turned her face away from him. muttering “yes” that was barely audible but he heard her. he huffed a low c
chapter 5A grand party was held. the sound of guest laughing, and some charting filed the air. that atmosphere was lively, with the clicking of glass and happiness in the air. Camilla stood by the stairs, with Lucia standing behind her. she looked like a majestica. her eyes roaming round the hall searching for one person, Vincenzo. Sheclenched her fist together, and breathed hard in silence. being in the party reminds her of the times she and Ryder will attend a friends party, and he will make her follow behind him like a controlled puppy. It was now that she understood what she has been going through in the hand of that bastard. she clenched her teeth, irritated by the thought of her and Ryder. Lucia whispered in her ear. “Ms. Torricelli. if you are looking for Master Torricelli, I don’t think you will find him now. he has probably gone to attend to some private family business. so why don’t you enjoy the part?”Camilla turned to her with a raised eyebrow. “what private busines
chapter 6“What the fuck”Camilla exclaimed drawing everybody’s attention. Camilla looked at Vincenzo, wanting him to oppose his grandfather but he never did. his entire focus was on Giovanni. The old man, always has his way around things. A smirk appeared on Giovanni’s lip, he squirt his eyes and smiled at Camilla. “Grand daughter-in-law, is there a problem?”Giovanni asked, dearing her to oppose him. She stuttered. “I…I”she punched Vincenzo, and as their gaze meet she winked at him to say something. he rolled his eyes before responding. “We will do as you wish”Vincenzo answered shocking Camilla, Giovanni nod and Frances’s smirk while Gabriele just stared at them in confusion. Francesca knows what her brother and grand father is up to. even if Vincenzo didn’t planned this stunt with Giovanni, She knows he will always agree once it involves bringing him and Camilla together. her brother as been inlove with this girl, since like forever. She remembered the times he would always m
chapter 7“I’m the only one to be called Daddy”Vincenzo said as he stepped into the room, Camilla looks up at him with raised eyebrows. He was dressed in an all black Gucci suite, with white long sleeves. his stunning louboutin shoes clicking the floor as he walked towards her. “Where are you going?”She asked changing the topic. After their so called wedding last night, she made it her mission to stay bold. she is married to a rich and powerful man, and she wants to live that name for their two years of marriage. “Work”He simply answered. He place his knee on the bed, resting both of his and beside her as he caged her between him arms. She shifted back uncomfortably, before taking in slow breaths. “How was your night, what should I call you? Mummy”He said in a clam seductive voice. she gazed into his eyes and got lost staring at his beautiful brown eyes. As he leaned in, their nose bruising and their forehead touched. she closed her eyes immediately and held her break, waiting t
Chapter 8“Hey Camilla, where the fuck have you been?”A voice questioned from behind her. She stopped on her track and and rolled her eyes, before turning to see the person she already knew who it was. As expected, Ryder was standing behind her with a frown on his face. She stared at him with raised eyebrow. “Who let you in?”She asked insteadk. “Don’t change the question, Camilla where the fuck have you been?”He questioned with authority. Camilla hissed in disgust. Instead of feeling remorseful or maybe ashamed, he is here demanding answers from her like she saw his. “The last time i checked, we are divorced and you have no fucking right to question my whereabouts. Now leave before i call the security to come throw you out,”She demanded, her irritation raising. He chuckled “You think this is over, huh?”Ryder questioned and took a step back. Camilla moved closer to him, untill there where a feet apart. “This isn’t over, this is just the begin of your miserable life. I will make
chapter 9“Honeymoon? isn’t this supposed to be a contract marriage? why is there an honeymoon?”Camilla questioned, demanding answer. “I’m not in no place to answer does questions, ask Nonno instead”Vincenzo said, glancing shortly at her. “This is bullshit, it’s our marriage not his. we can say no to the honeymoon if we want. What would others think? they will think something’s off between us. A boss can’t be absent at the same time with his secretary”Shw retorted. He just sighed before taking his attention to her, focusing his gaze on her. “save you strength for tonight, mills. the decision is already made and that’s final. There will be someone here in our absence.”He explained and she flushed. Her cheeks turned bright red, not because of the nickname he had given her. but because of the tonight start he said, gosh she had almost forgotten about that. Vincenzo say her red cheeks and acted like he didn’t, chuckling inwardly. “How long are we staying”Camilla asked, pushing the a
Chapter 10“Are you insane? you are asking me to take off our wedding ring”He said, his voice sounding irritated. “I’m not insane, cenzo. If you don’t take that off, others will suspect something is going on between us. To make it worst, Ryder came to the company today and he say my ring. If he sees you wearing that ring, he will know that you are my husband”She explained, trying to convince him to take of his ring. He turned to her, with a frown on his face.“Are you seriously bringing up your ex?”He questioned, his voice sounded pissed like he was holding the last thin thread that kept his from vexing. “No, cenzo. It’s not what you think, it’s just that”“I’m not thinking about anything, aside from tonight. So instead of worry about your cheap, ex which I’ll deal with later. think of how you won’t be able to walk tomorrow.”He said and her eyes widened. Is he seriously saying that now? it’s like he’s forgetting that intimacy was just part of the contract. She sighed. “Fuck you”
Chapter 56A WEEK LATER Camilla laid in the tub filed with water. Her eyes where closed, letting the maid who was messaging her shoulders do her work. It’s been a week now. A week since she last saw Vincenzo. There hasn’t been any calls from him, or even a text. The worst part is, everytime she try’s calling him, his phone is always switched off. And even when she ask about his whereabouts from Vincent. His only reply is “Don’t worry yourself Mrs. Torricelli. Sir Torricelli can take care of himself”. That was always his reply’s. It’s been hard, she couldn’t even remember the amount of times she had cried during the night. She miss so much. And the company, she isn’t allowed to go to work. All Vincent could tell her was that, there is Someone managing the company. And she shouldn’t worry herself about the company’d affair, instead. She should focuse on giving birth safely. She sat up, holding the side of the bathtub for support. “Ma’am do you need anything?”Eleanor. The maid quest
Chapter 55“What are you doing here motherfucker”Matthew outburst drew their attention. Murry, Holly and their mother stared at the door with curiosity. Who was behind that door? And why was Matthew screaming. There is only two people in this word, who Matthew disperse. Lucas and a guy named Tom. Their neighbor, who is crushing on Murry also murry’s boss. Because of his experience with Lucas. He hated every man or anyone who got close to his sister. He learned not to trust men, who are into his sister. Lucas was enough to make him think otherwise. Hollys heart panded in their cage. She almost had an heart attack. It better not be who she was thinking, doubts, fear, anxiety and curiosity filed her nerves. Their mother walked towards the door, curios to know who it was. “Matthew who is that?”She questioned and opened the door wider. A smile appeared on her face, taking in the sight of who it was. “Tom”Their mom called smiling at him. Immediately Holly and Murry breathed in rel
Chapter 54“What the fuck?”Camilla exclaimed with wide eyes. “Take all of them away, i have lost my appetite.”She commands, making their eyes widening. “But ma’am. Master already gave his orders.”The maid muttered with wide eye. “Are you even thinking?”Camilla questioned. At this moment she didn’t care if she was being rude. Just because she was pregnant doesn’t mean, that she’s gonna be eating like starved lion. “Take it away”She demands not sparing any of them a glance. “All of them”She add, staring from one plate to another. She doesn’t know why she was angry but she is. As if stopping her from work wasn’t enough, he wasn’t to feed the baby out of her. “But ma’am, Master..” Another maid tried to argue, but camilla cut her off. “If he is your Master then what am i? It’s an order from me. Your madam. Take them away.”Camilla ordered. With out arguments, the maids started taking all of the dishes away. “I will be in my room.”Camilla muttered and stood up, to her room. She climbed
Chapter 53RYDERS WEDDING DAYRyder stood infront of the mirror, letting the designer arrange him in his suit. He looks damn dashing, his beerds where shaved. His silk black hair styled to in a way it was pushed back. He looked more handsome than before. He starred at his reflection that starred back at him. His hands behind him. Everything changed in a blink of an eye. “Sir, I’m done”The designer announced. And stepped back. “Leave”He commands. Now he sounded like a rich man’s son. The designer bowed as she excused herself from the room. Now left alone, Ryder brought out his phone and sent a message to Camilla. “You think you are the only one leaving a better life, by being your boss fuckmate? Well you fucking lied. Today is my wedding they, my father accepted me, I guess you where the problem after all”He sent, and starred at the phone screen for a while, before twitching it off. This isn’t the first time he is sending her these stupid messages.He always does, but she replied
Chapter 52Vincenzo held the test results in his hand with a proud smile on his face. They had called their personal doctor a while ago. He took samples and went back to the hospital, only to send the results to them later in the evening. “This calls for a celebration”Vincenzo exclaimed, seating in his office with Camilla who’s expression was cold.Vincenzo turned his attention to her, raising his eyebrows at her. “Milla are you okay?”He questioned. Pulling her closer to his chest by the waist, then rub his hand on her flat stomach. “Yes, i’m.”She answered staring into space. How can she tell Vincenzo that she wasn’t happy, She was afraid. Afraid that he might leave her after she gives birth to their child. Afraid that he would follow the contract, and neglect her. It’s a good thing that she was pregnant, and not barren. But it also felt like her world will fall apart when the child is burn. “Milla”Vincenzo called, snapping her out of her thoughts. His gaze on her was soft, filed
Chapter 51THREE DAYS LATER It’s been three days after the launching party of Purple. Everything went well as planned in the party, when the product purple was released to the public that night. It was zenith. Purple sold out in its first hour of launching, selling over four million. Increasing the Company’s profit by fifteen percent. Camilla chuckled as she walk out of her office to duplicate the files in her arm. Unlike what Vincenzo had said three days ago. She isn’t pregnant, she needs no doctor to examine her or take any pregnancy test to confirm. How can she be pregnant and not have any pregnancy symptoms. She reached out to touch the mechine when an employee voice stopped her. “It’s not working,”The female employee who was seating just few steps away from the mechine announced.Camilla groaned as she turned to the female employee. “What happened to getting a knew one?”She questioned. It’s as if this mechine didn’t want to be used, cause the one upstairs broke this morning
Chapter 50“Sister in-law”Camilla turned to see Francesa waving at her from entrance of the building. A bright smile appeared on her face as she turned to wave back at her. “Let’s go”Vincenzo said and took her arm, as they advanced towards the building. Flashlights kept flashing until they where inside the building. They entered the building files with people, gossiping and chatting with one another. Some where introducing their partners to people. Waiters and waitresses walking around, serving guest with drinks, wine’s and champagnes. The hall was beg and beautiful, with purple coloured carpet grass on the ground. A giant Chandelier hanging about the hall. The new skincare, purple was displayed everywhere, in big screens, banner and the products where used to make decorations. A small stage was at the far end of the hall, where a project was and microphones for speech were ranged.“Excuse me”Vincenzo uttered, when he caught a glimpse of Francesa walking to them. “Okay”Camilla
Chaptet 49Vincenzo wrapped his arm posessively round Camilla’s waist, as they walked towards the red carpet. Their guards creating space for them to pass, by pushing some reporters out of the way.“I am never getting use to this”Camilla mumbled and Vincenzo chuckled. They walk to the red carpet and took someone photos together. Then Camilla left so Vincenzo could have his solo photos and answer to the reporters. The flash lights from the cameras left her blind for a moment before she regained her sight. She smiled and talked to politely to everyone who approached her. Some guards stood by her when an older lady walked up to her. She shrieked her eyes trying to remember where she had seen the older lady before. “Ah Camilla, it’s so good to finally meet you in person”The older lady said and kissed Camilla’s cheek, while she turned the other for her to kiss. “Yeah, nice to meet you too”Camilla said with a bright smile on her face. She still couldn’t remember where she had seen her
Chapter 48THE DAY OF NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH PARTY Camilla face down, toying with the wedding ring on her finger.Today was the launching party of their new product, Purple. Purple is a unisex skin care product, consisting of face mask, lip bam, body lotion and more. A sigh left Camilla’s lips as she glanced outside through the blinds. She could see the streets buzzing in excitement as they drove past. Vincenzo has been on his phone since, probably doing her job. Anxiety washed over camilla, as bids of sweat formed at her forehead. This wasn’t the first time she was attending a new product lunch. But this is her first time attending as a Torricelli. “Are you okay?”Vincenzo asked. His deep voice cutting through the silence. She tittle her head to Vincenzo, he had a bottle of watch stretched out for her. She stook it and gulped down in liquid, since it was uncapped already. She returned the bottle back to him. “I feel better now?”She said with a nod and sighed. “Are you sure?”Vincen