Chapter 1 Vincenzo stood under the warm water. He was starting to relax. Then his phone rang. He sighed and turned off the water. He stepped out of the shower and wrapped a towel around his waist. He walked over to the counter and picked up his phone. "Giovanni," he answered. "Vincenzo, it's time we discussed your future," his grandfather said. Vincenzo's eyes narrowed. "What about my future?" "You need to find a wife, Vincenzo," his grandfather said. "Someone who can give you an heir. It's time for you to settle down." Vincenzo's jaw clenched. "I don't need a wife. I can handle the family business on my own." Giovanni sighed. "Vincenzo, you promised me you would come to my 71st birthday party with your future wife." Vincenzo's eyes flashed with annoyance. "I didn't promise you that. And even if I did, I'm not a child who can be forced into marriage." As he argued with his grandfather, a face flashed in his mind - Camilla, his secretary. He quickly pushed the thought
Chapter 2The 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. She closed them almost immediately, she rolled over to the other part of the kind size bed. A groan escaped her lips, her eyes lids parted slowly. Taking in the sight of the 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 the threanted to burst out of her throat. "What have I done?"she slapped herself countless. 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 s
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 29“Holly, you sure that you’re okay?”Camilla asked, the moment she entered the restroom with Holly. “I’m fine, okay. I don’t see the reason why you are so worried”Holly said. She bite on her bottom lip and look down. She put her hands behind her as she tried to his her shaking hands, she stared at the floor holding the tears from falling. “Holly. We are friends, aren’t we? you know you can tell me anything”Camilla said. Her tone hinting with worries, her expression calm but held the look of worry. Holly couldn’t fight the tears anymore so she let them out. Camilla was shocked and surprised by the sudden action, still confused. She pulled Holly into a hug, and patted her back softly, while Holly sobs uncontrollably wetting her clothes with tears. “I don’t know what to do”She stutters, chocking on her words as she couldn’t breath. “Shuuu, let it all out”Camilla confronted. “I tried hiding, but he found me. He always does, he is going to take me away again”Holly cried, stut
chapter 28“Ahhhh”Dante scream of agony filed the room. Vincenzo at short him in his stomach. “Next time think twice before you try to act smart with me.”Vincenzo said. He walk back to the table and dropped the gun, before turning his back to Dante. “I want him treated,”Vincenzo demands. “As you who’s, Don”The man answered. “Ahhhh fuck”Dante cried. ****************************************************************************Camilla just finished with her work, she walk to Vincenzo office then knock before entering. She entered but couldn’t find anyone, then she went to his inner room. But he wasn’t there. “Where did he go?”She said and just shrug. Since he is nowhere to be found, and she is done with her work. It won’t hurt to spend some time with the other assistant. She walk out of Vincenzo’s office, and out of hers to the assistant office. “Good afternoon everyone”She smiled as she walked into the assistant office. They turned their focus on her.“Good afternoon”They greated
chapter 27A WEEK LATERA week as gone by in a of an eye. Holly going home to meet the flowers, Lucas bought from her shop seating on her dining table. That’s not even the worst part. He has access to her apartment, and he goes in anytime he wants. There was a night she was pretending to be asleep, and he came that night. Blending with the shadow’s. He stripped himself naked and layed beside her on her bed, pressing his naked body to her. While she tries not to scream out her lung’s, with the fear of being kidnapped. He sends her gift everyday. When she is at work, when she is off work and they all ends up in the trash. But what annoys her the most was that. The more she throws his gifts in the trash can, the more he buys more expensive gifts. Lucas wouldn’t even give her a breathing space, that she doesn’t stay in her home anymore. But sleeps at an hotel, still he finds her. She reports him to the police, but they did nothing. And now she is stuck with this stalker, who wouldn’t l
chapter 26“What torture room?”Came Camilla’s voice from behind. Vincenzo turned to face her. She was dressed in new clothes and had her hair packed up in a bun. He stared at from her head to her toe, then to her face. “You had your bath?”He ask. “Yes, i did”Camilla reply. “Do you wanna go home?” He questioned. “Home? like back to Paris?”She ask. “No. Back to New York.”Vincenzo answers. “I’d love to continue our honeymoon, but we have work to do. But i don’t want to go and stay with Francesa till she heals.”Camilla answer’s. He turned to face her. He put his phone in his pocket, and exhaled. “I’m sorry for the way to spoke to you, I was just out of it.”Vincenzo said. His voice deep and raspy. “I’m not offended at all, Francesa already explained to me.”Camilla said. He walk to her and pulled her close to himself. He rest his chin on her head, and inhaled her scent. He removed his chin from her head, and held her chin so she would be staring face to face with him. “I’m sorry for
chapter 25“Ryder”A voice called and Ryder froze. “Ryder i know you’re in here so open up”That was Sophia. How on earth did she find him. “Ryder”Sophia screamed. “I told you not to tell anyone your location”Vivian scolded in a whisper. “Trust me, i never told her where I was. I didn’t even see her yesterday”Ryder defends himself. “Then how did she know, you are here?”Vivian asked. “How the duck am i suppose to know?”Ryder questioned. “Forget”Vivian said, and stood up on her feet. her nails finding it’s way to her mouth, she bits them pacing around. “She can’t see me with you? if somebody finds out our secret then it’s game over for me. My husband will leave me, Ethan will hate me forever life. And camilla she would fucking kill me”Vivian almost yalled. “Fuck, Sophia will leave me if she finds you here”Ryder said.“i thought you said you don’t like her,”Vivian reminds. “I know but if she leaves I will be living in the streets”Ryder said. “That’s true, I have a plan. Help me
chapter 24“she is awake” the doctor announced. Camilla and Vincenzo sprang up to their feets immediately, rushing into the room in haste. Francesa layed on the bed, she saw staring at the ceiling as if to recall something. Tears almost came out of Vincenzo’s eyes, but he held himself. He walk to her right side, and squat beside him. Camilla did the same squatting by the left side of the bed. “Francesa, it’s me Vincenzo. Do you remember me?”Vincenzo questioned. Francesa turned her head to his direction, a frown appearing on her face. “What the fuck? do you lost my memory?”She questioned, and everybody chuckled. “Just wanted to make sure that you where okay”Vincenzo said. “Well you can see”Francesa replied. “Her memories are stable. Like we said earlier, there was no damage done. She will be out of bed soon, like a day or two. She will be on medication, and come to visit the doctor once every week for a month to make sure she is stable.”The second doctor explained. “All though
chapter 23“Hi”Sophia turned to see a woman seating on her couch, her legs where crossed, she looks super rich and her eye is styled in a bum. She held a sweat red wine in her right hand, and she as a small smile on her lips. “Who the fuck are you? and how did you get into my home?”Sophia questioned with her heels with in the air, ready to strike.“Put the heels down, so we can talk”The lady demands, taking a sip from her wine. “You came into my house unannounced, and now you want to start a conversation?”Sophia scoffed. The lady release a sigh, and drop the glass on the center table.“I am, Ryders mother”She broke the truth, Sophia stood frozen for some moments before regaining herself.She let the heel fall from her hand, before dropping her hand. “I…I. I’m so sorry ma’am, I never knew you whe..re”She stuttered, She is shocked and surprised at the same time. Ryder’s mother? she look youthful and rich, unlike Ryder who was looking like an old man because of the addiction to drug
chapter 22“Keep your paws of my woman”came a deep and cold voice. They turned their attention to where the voice came from, and saw Vincenzo walking in with the men he had earlier left with. Camilla immediately stood from the bench and walk to him. “How was it? did the police caught the truck driver?”She asked, her tone filed with worry. “Eveything went fine. And no, the truck driver is till a misery”He lied, not wanting to tell her where he actually went. “oh,”she mouthed. “what’s up? big brother. just wanted to say, I have palms and not paws”Gabriele said, bringing his cheerful spirit into the moment making Vincenzo glare at him. “Has the doctor said anything yet?”Vincenzo asked. “Nothing since you left”Camilla answered. “what the fuck is wrong with these people? don’t know how to do their fucking job?”He was fuming as he said that. “Calm down cenzo, these people are professional’s. let them do their job “He said and led him to the bench, “seat down”She orders and he did. Jus
Chapter 21“If you shoot, then i pull the trigger on her so we can both continue our love story in the after life.”Ryder said and place a kiss on Camilla’s cheek, she squeezed her face in disgust. He held her back to himself, with his right arm wrapped round her neck and his left hand holding a gun to her head. “Drop your weapon or I’ll release fire”The guard warned. “Ryder, fucking let me go.”She cried. “No sweat heart you belongs to me”He said pushing her closer to himself. “You don’t want to do this Ryder, you are hurting me”Camilla cried. “Shut the fuck up”Ryder warns. ‘BANG’ Camilla jacked up from her imagination when she heard a bang. She seriously can’t believe she is imagining something so stupid and unreal. And Ryder could have a pathological attachment towards her. The banging came from the door again, this time with the guards voice. “ma’am are you okay?”The guard loud and alarming voice came from the door. “Yes, give me a minute”She responded her voice high. She