Megan I'm still coming to terms with the fact that Marco invited me to his family dinner and I agreed. Left to me, I wouldn't have agreed but I still remember what my mother told me the last time we met. She requested me to hear him out and that's why I said yes to his invitation. I am lost in my thoughts when someone taps me in the back. I turn around and see Richard's smiling face. I give him a smile of my own. “Why are you here drinking all by yourself?" he asks, looking at the glass of champagne in my hands. “I just wanted some alone time," I reply. I am not someone who enjoys socializing and attending events. I'd rather work behind the scenes and make the event successful than participate in one. But I couldn't say no to Richard's invitation. “Come, I'll introduce you to someone. He's a good friend of mine and a possible client.”Richard offers me but I shake my head. “I think I have met enough clients so far. If I add more, I am afraid I will have to disappoint other
Lorenzo I still find it hard to believe that Megan is still alive. My woman is alive after five years of coming to terms with the fact that I would never see her again. When I laid my eyes on her, the first reaction I had was shock and disbelief. I had to fight with everything in me not to pull her in my arms and kiss her senseless. Then when she acted like she didn't recognize me, I felt like someone just stabbed me with a sharp poisoned dagger. She ignored me. She fucking ignored me like I was a nobody to her. Maybe I am a nobody now. She has Richard who seems to adore her and that guy Angelo. Why did he call her baby sister? Is there something I need to know about my woman? I have been absent minded throughout the whole time I stayed at the event. Amelia has been bugging me, asking me about my change of behavior since we met that strange woman as she calls her. I haven't said a word about it and I don't plan to do so. I feel like my life has just turned into a soap opera.
Lorenzo After leaving the club, I dismiss my driver. My head is so full of undigested information that Hugo and Red fed me. The dry gentle breeze seems like a good way for me to clear up my thoughts. I clutch at the small paper which contains Megan's resident address that Hugo slipped in my hands earlier. When I brought up the matter of meeting with Megan earlier, Red did not like the idea. “My sister is finally moving on with her life, must you come back and ruin everything?” Those were her words. The words that stabbed me like a poisonous dagger straight to my heart. Everyone else seemed too concerned about Megan; they didn't seem to realize that just like her, I was in a lot of pain. There isn't a single night I don't regret making the wrong choice back then. Everyday I pray that I might be given a chance to apologize to her. I know that a simple apology cannot change anything, especially not what I did to her,but that has never stopped me from hoping. It's like l
Lorenzo Amelia seemed taken aback by my outburst. “Lorenzo…” she calls, sending me a look of unease. “What do you think you are doing?" I repeat my earlier question, sending a glare her way. “I thought I would…I mean we would…” “We would do what, Amelia? you thought we would sleep together just because you offered me your body. Do you think I am that type of a man?” Her earlier actions when I dropped her at the hotel and now, she was parading her naked body on my bed? I don't know what gave her the impression that I would be interested in her if she threw herself at me. Six years of knowing each other and I never attempted to think of her as more than a friend. Seeing her actions today to say that I was disappointed would be an understatement. There's a type of woman I loathe most and I thought Amelia was not one of them but her actions were proving me wrong. “Lorenzo, I want you. What's so bad about a woman wanting a man?” Amelia inquires,her eyes holding my gaze. “Ther
Lorenzo POV I inform Hugo that I will be staying in Vegas for more days. After what I found out and my plans for Megan,I can't just fly back to Chicago now. Hugo doesn't need to ask why I changed my decision.“Okay I'll take care of things over here while you are away.”After ending the call, I dial Amelia's number. I am not surprised when the call doesn't go through. She must have blocked me. Choosing to ignore her tantrums, I make my way to the bathroom and take a bath. Since I will be staying here for a few days, I decide to head over to the office branch of my company. I might as well have a look of how things are going on over here while I take care of my personal business.I drive myself to the office, giving my men a day off. Vegas is a big and famous city. They might as well take this opportunity to tour around.When I arrive at the company, I am welcomed by my branch manager, Mr Davis. He is someone I have been working with for the last ten years. After I opened a company
Megan POV “Thanks for everything you did for the company in our previous event. The client was very pleased with our work and as a result, everyone earned a bonus.” I announce and the employees burst into cheers and laughter. “Fiona will be distributing the bonuses. I thank you sincerely from the bottom of my heart and hope that you will extend with the good work." I watch as excitement paints all of my employees' faces and can't help but smile. One thing I learned from my mother about business is that keeping your employees happy is the road to achieve success.Fiona approaches me with a smile on her face. “They are so happy.” She comments and I nod in agreement. “They deserve it. The Chase family was very pleased with the arrangement and organization of the event. Without each and every one of them, we wouldn't have made it.” I reply.When I started this company, I had less than ten employees. We started from scratch with them and as the company expanded we managed to hire
MeganThe last thing I expected when I agreed to bring my daughter here for lunch was running into Lorenzo. I can't be mistaken, that's his voice. I would recognize it even in my dreams. How can I forget the voice of the person who made me taste hell after being my happiness? The person who promised me heaven on earth but put me through pain? What I didn't anticipate was Lorenzo catching us talking about him. I turn around slowly and come face to face with his handsome face. One thing I noticed at the party yesterday and becoming solid is that the six years we have been apart, he only grew more handsome. I don't know if it's me but ageing looks good on him. He has this attractive charm that leaves you wanting to take a second look and probably get lost in it. Forcing myself to tear my eyes off his face, I acknowledge him with raised brows. Lorenzo has a smile on his face and I fight the urge to roll my eyes at him. Why smile as if he is pleased to see me? “ Megan, I didn't expect
Lorenzo povWhen I casually agreed to meet Richard Chase for lunch, I did not expect to run into Megan and Red going to dine at the same place. I mean, what are the odds of meeting with someone in a downtown hotel? When Red expressed her suspicions of me stalking them, I didn't feel offended. On the contrary, I just explained myself. While I didn't feel offended, I definitely didn't want Megan misunderstanding me. When she looked at me, lost in her thoughts, I had to fight with everything inside me not to pull her in my arms and ask her what was going on in her mind. Six years of being a part and my heart didn't forget loving her. If anything, it just grew fonder. At that moment, I wanted to ditch Richard and shamelessly tag behind them but decided against it. I don't know how Megan feels about my presence and the last thing I want is to make her feel uncomfortable just because I am around. Then there is Red's warning if staying away from her. Although I don't plan to listen to t
A moan slips past my lips as Lorenzo's fingers trace my nakedness. A featherlight touch. A caress. An invitation to sin. I shiver in the darkness of the bedroom. I can feel him all around me, the heat from his body warming my skin. I don't know where his fingers will land next, and the suspense is as torturous as it is arousing. "Mia moglie," he breathes against my neck, his lips brushing over my skin. " You don't know how much I missed your fair skin, your curves. It's been far too long." His hand moves down my spine to rest at the curve of my lower back, where his palm sears into me. My flesh tingles with desire. "Lorenzo, please," I whisper, unsure of what I'm begging for. I only know I want his touch. His other hand moves up to cup my breast, his thumb grazing over the sensitive nipple. A whimper escapes me. I reach back to grab his thigh, needing to touch him too. "You like when I touch you, don't you, Megan?" "Yes," I breathe, arching my back so my ass presses into hi
Megan pov“Don't compare me with that man.” I snap in annoyance. How can my father compare me to Marco? What he did to our mother was…“ I am not comparing you to him.. I just want you to see some sense. Marco kept you away from your mother for decades. You are keeping Elena away from her father. No matter what differences the two of you have, don't deny the poor girl the opportunity to bond with her father.” My father insists. “ Look at her,” He says, prompting me to turn and look at her. My eyes well with tears when I see her perched on Marco's lap with a huge smile on her face. “ She is happy spending time with Marco. You might have grudges against the man. You might not like him but that smile on your daughter’s face is priceless. It's something money can't buy, Megan.I am not trying to pressurize you to anything. I am just urging you to consider Introducing your daughter to her father. Whatever crimes Lorenzo committed against you, you don't have to make Elena pay them.She mi
Megan povToday is the day I will be attending the family dinner. Elena wanted to tag along so I agreed. I don't want to deny her the chance to bond with the family considering that I have already taken the chance to have a father away from me. I still don't believe Lorenzo kept true to his words and left me alone. After that day at the coffee house, he disappeared completely from my life. I don't know how to feel about this anymore. I mean, I am obviously the person who asked him to stay away from me. But why does it feel so uncomfortable that he did? Should he have insisted or persisted in his pursuit for me? He confessed to still loving me. He told me that day that in this life, he will never love any other woman apart from me. I didn't believe it but somehow, that declaration made me inwardly happy. I didn't show it though and just called him a liar. Sometimes, I can't help but feel like Gino was right the other day. I have put everything in me into hating Lorenzo that I don'
Lorenzo pov“ They agreed with the proposal?” I ask Mr Davis as he steps inside my office. The smile on his face tells me that he has some good news for me. “ Not really. But the chances of getting positive feedback are very high.” He replies and I frown. What I need is a definite answer. I don't want to rely on chances and possibilities when it comes to this project. I can't allow anything to go wrong. “ Since they liked the new price offered, why didn't they agree to sell the land?” I inquire. “ The owner of the land was accompanied by another lady. If I am not wrong, the other lady advised her to take some time before signing off on the ownership deal.” Davis answers and my frown only deepens. “ A lady? I thought the owner had no family left?”That's what I read from the report Davis presented to me when I requested the owner's profile. This is one of the reasons I ended up considering her land for purchase. “ Indeed. The old lady doesn't have any relatives. The owner of the
Megan povI park my car outside and make my way inside where the old lady Martha is waiting for me. Yesterday, she called to inform me about the company arranging a meeting with her to discuss the purchase of the land leased for my company.Since she doesn't have a child or a surviving relative, she asked me to accompany her. It's a good thing she chose me as her companion because I so want to know which this company is that's so persistent on acquiring the land. I spot Martha when I enter the restaurant and walk to her, offering her a smile. “ I'm glad you are here Megan. I don't want to deal with those people anymore.” Martha says as I settle next to her. “ I hope after this meeting they can finally leave you alone.” I reply but the old lady scoffs. “ I doubt they will give up that easily. You know how the rich behave in this society. They don't care about what the poor want. It's crazy how the government that should protect the citizens from them will support those looters.” Ma
Megan POV I practically stare at Gino without saying a word. Too much that he frowns at me.“ What's with that look? You don't believe me?" He asks and I just smile.“ You know of all people,you are the last person I expected to feed me lies." I express my disappointment. What hurts me even more is him lying to me because of Lorenzo. The same man who fed me lies in the span of time we were married only to abandon me when I needed him the most.“ You don't believe me. That's fine. I know you don't have a reason to believe anything I say but Megan, when have I ever not been truthful to you? In the years we have known each other, can you name an instant I covered shit for anyone with lies?" Indeed,I can't exactly pinpoint any circumstance Gino ever lied to me.But I feel like this is different…“ You know Megan,your problem isn't about believing my words. You just don't want to consider the possibility that Lorenzo could be Innocent and lose the only reason you hate and despise him so
MeganI lean on the door after shutting it on Lorenzo’s face, allowing my tears to slowly drip on the floor. I never thought that saying those words to him would have hurt this much. Seeing pain flash in his eyes as he stared at me almost made me take back everything I said. It broke me breaking him. So much that I feel like a sinner. “ Mommy?” My daughter’s concerned voice pulls me from my emotional breakdown. I lift my face to meet Elena's innocent eyes staring at me nervously. “ Baby? Why are you awake?” I ask, wiping my tears and plastering a fake smile on my face. Taking two steps, I stop before her and lift her in my arms, hugging her automatically. “ I wanted to drink some water.” Elena answers, pulling away and looking at me with her big doe- like eyes. “ Why are you crying?” She inquires. I swallow nervously, not knowing what to say to my daughter. I can't possibly tell her that I just drove her father away and that's why I am breaking down like a fool. Elena knows not
Lorenzo povWhen I casually agreed to meet Richard Chase for lunch, I did not expect to run into Megan and Red going to dine at the same place. I mean, what are the odds of meeting with someone in a downtown hotel? When Red expressed her suspicions of me stalking them, I didn't feel offended. On the contrary, I just explained myself. While I didn't feel offended, I definitely didn't want Megan misunderstanding me. When she looked at me, lost in her thoughts, I had to fight with everything inside me not to pull her in my arms and ask her what was going on in her mind. Six years of being a part and my heart didn't forget loving her. If anything, it just grew fonder. At that moment, I wanted to ditch Richard and shamelessly tag behind them but decided against it. I don't know how Megan feels about my presence and the last thing I want is to make her feel uncomfortable just because I am around. Then there is Red's warning if staying away from her. Although I don't plan to listen to t
MeganThe last thing I expected when I agreed to bring my daughter here for lunch was running into Lorenzo. I can't be mistaken, that's his voice. I would recognize it even in my dreams. How can I forget the voice of the person who made me taste hell after being my happiness? The person who promised me heaven on earth but put me through pain? What I didn't anticipate was Lorenzo catching us talking about him. I turn around slowly and come face to face with his handsome face. One thing I noticed at the party yesterday and becoming solid is that the six years we have been apart, he only grew more handsome. I don't know if it's me but ageing looks good on him. He has this attractive charm that leaves you wanting to take a second look and probably get lost in it. Forcing myself to tear my eyes off his face, I acknowledge him with raised brows. Lorenzo has a smile on his face and I fight the urge to roll my eyes at him. Why smile as if he is pleased to see me? “ Megan, I didn't expect