CHAPTER 49SOPHIE My eyes widened, and my pulse quickened once I saw that face.My mum's brow raised in surprise when he introduced himself.Her surprise faded into excitement. “Oh my God, Mr. Vincenzo, it feels so nice to finally meet you!” she said with a warm smile, and I could tell she liked him already.Not sure if she really knew who he was, she didn't act like she recognized that name. Anyone who knows how deadly that name is wouldn't be smiling so clumsily in front of him like my mum was doing right now.“Seems like someone has been talking about me to your mum lately,” he chuckled, moving closer to take a seat next to me, but I snapped.“What are you doing here, Vincenzo?”His lips curled into a smile. “Of course, I'm here to see you. What else would I be here for?”The whole atmosphere changed immediately, and my mum stood up, putting on a calm smile.“You know what?” she said, walking away from her seat. “I will go get some fresh air outside.”I wanted to tell her not to l
CHAPTER 50VINCENZO “I’m tired of all of this,” she said, and my heart broke. I haven't felt this way in a really long time. I haven't felt this pain of being rejected in a really, really long time. It feels so heavy seeing her drift away from me slowly and deliberately. If only she knew she belongs to me; once I set my foot on anything, I don't let it go until I get it. And as for Sophie Hills, I want her, and I will get her. I don't mind giving her time or space if that is all she needs.She wants to change me into some boy toy, mama’s boy who’s lovestruck with romance, who sends her roses every morning, then comes to pick her up for dinner every night, and opens the car door for her. She says she wants me to change, but in just a short time, she has changed a lot without even realizing it. Now I'm right here asking her to go on a date with me. I have never done that, not even with my late fiancée.I have sex with any woman I’m in love with until her breath is shaky, her legs start
CHAPTER 51SOPHIE“Do you doubt me?” he asked, and I nodded confidently. Of course I do doubt him; he has never spoken to my mom before. He only introduced himself, so what stupid consent is he talking about?“Let's go ask her then,” he said, standing up. He called the waiter and quickly paid the bill, even though I had asked him not to.I'm not sure what he is trying to do, but if getting me to go back with him is his agenda, then it’s a lost cause even before arrival.I won't be going back with him; I’ve been more at peace with my soul than I have been with him.The only part of me that misses him is my body.Once my mom saw us approaching, she quickly hurried to meet us.“Oh my…” she smiled, and anger surged within me. “Are you leaving already, Vincenzo?”He smiled. “Yes, ma'am. I’ll officially come some other time. But right now, I need to leave with my girlfriend. We have to go now, or we will be late for the hot air balloon experience.”I raised my brows, surprised, but before I
CHAPTER 52SOPHIEVin let go of every hesitation and pressed his lips against mine immediately. He kissed me deeply inside the car before finally releasing me, and we both stepped out. Even after we did, he grabbed my wrist, and once I turned, he lifted me and carried me, continuing to kiss me without caring that we were still in his driveway. I'm not sure if Vin has any neighbors in his neighborhood; last time I asked, the next two houses on the right and the next three on the left were all his. He bought them up after some of his neighbors started to stalk him just to see him, claiming he didn't like the way the other two were living. He said they were a little too noisy, so I guess no one would see us for now.I kissed him, my hands wrapped around his neck and my legs around his waist.He pushed the door open quickly after he managed to spot his card. We kissed each other with so much intensity and vigor, as if this were our last moment together, like we would never die and this wa
CHAPTER 53VINCENZO Seeing her giggle, struggle, and squirm gave me such a satisfying feeling.I continued. The feather tickler danced down Sophie's thighs, its soft touch seemingly sending shivers down her spine again.I watched her gasp, her body arching against the bed as I brought the tickler closer to her core.She couldn't stop giggling.I knew she could take anything I gave her. I wouldn't give her anything she couldn't handle.But then again, I didn't want to go too far. She was trying to change me into what she thought was normal, so pushing too hard after getting her back today would only strain our relationship even more.I wanted her by my side, and I was willing to do whatever it took, even if it meant going softly on her. After the call I had just received a few minutes ago, I would love to not just fuck her hard tonight; I also wanted to whip her and hear her shake and whimper under my orders.But I would let it pass for today and be soft with my kitten. Anything to p
CHAPTER 54 SOPHIE “Yes, I want to punish you!” he screamed, and my hands began to tremble.Why does he need to punish me to feel better? What if I told him I feel the same way he does about me touching his chest, just as he punishes me?When he didn’t make love to me, I knew something was wrong. That wasn’t like him. I recognized the glint in his eyes; I knew what it meant. He wanted me, yet he couldn’t—or perhaps didn’t want to. I stood on the stairs for a few minutes, and the only songs he played were sad ones.It felt diabolical. I sniffled, allowing the silence to hover around us, letting it settle until Vincenzo approached me.“Look, Sophie, you don’t understand…” he began, but I cut him off.“Punish me, Master. That’s the only way I can understand…” I managed to say, and he shook his head as if he were about to decline.“No!” I insisted. “Don’t say no. Punish me to the fullest. Show me how bad it can be; I need to know the limits so I understand what I’m getting myself into.”
CHAPTER 55VINCENZO ~~TWO MONTHS LATER~~The ringing tone of my phone snapped me from listening to the news, and I reduced the volume of the television to take the call.“Boss, we have one of the men who robbed your shipments two months ago,” Scott informed me once I answered the phone.“Good,” I smirked darkly. “Take him to the bunker; I will be there in the next few minutes.”I sat back and finished listening to the news about the shooting that happened down the street last night.Well, I'm seated here to confirm that those stupid, dumbass cops have nothing and have nothing to pin on me.It wasn't supposed to be a shooting in the middle of the street, but once I saw the Morano tattoos on that motherfucker, I had to pull my trigger.I will kill those bastards until there is not one of them still breathing under my watch.Once the news reporter said that the police have nothing but are still investigating the crime, my lips curled up into a smile.Last night, I made sure my men got m
CHAPTER 56SOPHIE ~~2 MONTHS LATER~~I can't believe it's been a whopping two months since I last saw or met with Vincenzo. Since that morning I left his house, I begged him never to come back to New Jersey to look for me. He has never shown up uninvited or called me even once. I never woke up to missed calls, texts, or a car waiting at my door. Life here has been really good for those two months, but guess what hasn’t changed?Yes, thinking about him. That hasn’t changed one bit. I still think about how he makes love to me.I still think about his deep voice, which has aged like fine wine. I still remember what we shared in the penthouse.Our memories are still a fresh cut; the passage of time hasn’t dulled them. I’m still stuck with thoughts of the same person I sent away.I can't seem to think straight, even if I wanted to. Most of the time, I just go back to our last moments together, trying to catch a glimpse of his handsome face.Yes, I know it sounds stupid, but I don't care.
CHAPTER 83 SOPHIE. My body tensed up, and my muscles turned rigid with fear. When his hands ran around my shoulders again, I shivered. I wondered who the hell he was. He wasn't just a mere Robert. Something wasn't adding up. How did he know Vincenzo so well, or was he just trying to guess, perhaps just a coincidence? “What do you think, dear?” He finally let me go and proceeded to sit back in front of me. I felt a deep wave of relief wash over me. I took the opportunity to drag my seat back and pushed myself forward, forcing my feet to stand even if my legs were now shaky. I felt a chill run down my spine, raising the hairs on the back of my neck. “With all due respect, sir, like I said earlier, I'm not interested,” I reminded him. Letting out a sigh, I moved to walk out. “If you'll excuse me, I would love to leave.” “Not so quickly, Sophie.” He jerked up from his chair and quickly made his way to me. “Come on, why are you suddenly acting tough, huh? Vincenzo can hit, and I can't
CHAPTER 82 SOPHIE I still can't believe that Robert tried to come all up on me. For a second, I thought he was a responsible guy with the way he stood up for me against Emma. Asshole! Did he really ask me to come bounce on his dick? Ewww! It was time to go home, and I packed up my things, ready to cruise in my new car. I was no longer staying in the company's lounge; I would be living in a short-let apartment down the street until I was able to scout for a house. Staying in the company lounge had always been a hassle with the crowd of coworkers who had just moved in. I love my space, and staying there only made my space public. Once I was done, I picked up my car keys and made my way to the garage to get my car and drive back home. From afar, I could hear the sound of a car engine. When I looked, it was Robert. He revved his car before driving out of the lane and taking a U-turn to head toward the gate. Unlike every other day when he was done with work, he stopped at my desk to giv
CHAPTER 81 SOPHIE The tension in the room was palpable. I could feel the atmosphere shift from what it was a few minutes ago, and right now I couldn't tell why I didn't feel very comfortable drinking with Robert. Aside from the fact that I knew Emma would go around spreading different stupid rumors, I just felt like Robert wasn't really genuine. I love to come to my job and do what I have to do. Once I'm done, I leave and don't get into a personal relationship with my boss or even my colleagues.I stayed still, sipping my wine silently. The only sound that could be heard was that of the wine pouring down Robert’s throat. He flashed me a smile and dropped his cup on the table. “I didn't know you were going to smash it so easily. How is it with Vincenzo? I have heard a lot of tales about him, and I'm surprised he had such a good sense of humor when you were interviewing him. Is there anything you think I should know?”I raised my brows. “I don't get you, sir?”He chuckled. “Come on, S
CHAPTER 80SOPHIE Someone like Emma calling me a whore is quite diabolical.I mean, that is her profession. She does that for a living. I see what she wears to get Robert’s attention, just like she was screwing our former boss, and now she stands in front of me accusing me of whoring myself out to get a BMW?Such a clumsy bitch. I just rolled my eyes and chose not to engage with her. I wouldn't give her the satisfaction of seeing me riled up. I'm just a new car owner. I will let broke bitches holler. That is the best they can do. Barking dogs don’t bite.“What?” she scoffed. “You can’t speak anymore? Cat got your tongue now, huh?”“Go on, bitch! Speak! I see you have no evidence to refute my claims,” she snarled, and I just rolled my eyes.Soon, the door creaked open, and it was Robert. Every staff member quickly returned to their tasks, scurrying back to their respective seats now that the CEO was here. Emma, on the other hand, forced a smile and leaned in close to my desk like she
CHAPTER 79 SOPHIE “Hello, are you missing Sophie?” One of the airport workers walked up to me and asked as I alighted from the jet.I stopped scrolling through my phone to find an Uber and turned to him. “Yes, I'm Sophie. Any problems?”Before he spoke, I refocused on my phone, searching for the closest Uber from the airport to my workplace. I just knew Emma wouldn't spare me if I dared to show up late today. She hadn't seen me for seven consecutive days, and I'm sure her patience was wearing thin.That clueless bitch!“Ma'am, your car is parked that way,” the young man said, pointing to the garage. My eyes followed his gesture, and I saw a covered car. I gulped before turning back to him.“I’m sorry I could have come out earlier, but I was a little busy and didn’t notice when you dropped off. Mr. Vincenzo said you have the keys; I’m going to open it up for you now.”For a moment, it felt like I was in a fairy tale. My face lit up with excitement as I approached the car, and the man
CHAPTER 78VINCENZOI know something is wrong, but she isn’t willing to speak to me about it. After she went upstairs, her attitude and everything changed. When we came into the party, she was very much excited. What changed?I tried to talk to her in the car, but she wasn't even listening. Her mind was elsewhere. It hurt to see my kitten this way. Just when I thought I had gotten her back, now there’s a last-minute misunderstanding. She keeps saying it’s about work, but I know that it isn’t. Sophie is a resilient woman, and everything that happens at work would never affect her daily life or ruin her mood.It was at the party. I'm sure of it. I’m a hundred percent certain that something went down at the party, and I can't wait to call my mother and ask her if she knows any of the people who met Sophie and what they said to her that made her feel this way. But for now, I wanted to make sure I gave her the new car keys. After our misunder
CHAPTER 77SOPHIE I walked out with my heart pounding in my chest. I took the stairs, walking very fast as if scared she might be trailing me. I barely even knew her or her name to explain what she had just told me. For now, I couldn't stop to think about what she said. All I could think of was getting the hell out of this party. I didn't feel like staying anymore; I just wanted to leave. It seemed like the majority of the guests were psychos. I took the hallway leading to the elevator, and after a few minutes, it beeped. I pressed the button, waiting patiently for it to slide open. Once it did, I made my way out. On reaching downstairs, where the main party was happening, I met Vincenzo. He quickly approached me with a concerned look. “What happened, Sophie? I’ve been looking for you all over the place. Did you get lost coming down here?”I shook my head and forced a smile. “No, I didn’t. I just stopped to use the restroom; that was all that to
CHAPTER 76SOPHIE I forced a smile, turning to Vincenzo, and he nodded, giving me the go-ahead to follow his mother. My heart skipped a beat as I followed her. She held tightly to my hand as she navigated through the crowd of guests, and finally, we were in the hallway. She let me go and heaved a deep sigh of relief."Have you met Foxy?" she asked, and I nodded."Yes, ma'am. I met her a few minutes ago, and we exchanged pleasantries."She nodded and flashed me a smile before we continued. I couldn't really tell where she was taking me. It felt like I was now part of the family with the way they were welcoming me in. For the next couple of minutes, we walked down a large, straight hallway, and then we finally arrived at the large lounge on the right. Once we got there, she pushed the door open, and a deep wave of nervousness washed over me when I saw the crowd inside.It looked like there was another party happening in there. I couldn't quite figure out what was going on. The next min
CHAPTER 75.SOPHIE The world seemed to pause. The room fell into a heavy silence, broken only by gasps. Vincenzo wasn’t lying; everyone was holding their breath as they stared at me. I froze for a moment, his eyes piercing into mine—both shocked and amused.“Oh my goodness!” The MC’s voice snapped everyone back to the stage. “That was spectacular! Is there anyone who can do better than this?”He looked around before continuing, “Okay then, it’s sold to the damsel sitting over there.”The room erupted into applause, and I felt a thrilling twist of excitement in my stomach. It felt exhilarating to have so many eyes on me, and bargaining at the auction was thrilling.But Vincenzo's face twisted into a frown as he leaned closer. “You’re making a lot of people aware of who you are. Right now, I feel like punishing you!”I smiled and rolled my eyes. “Go ahead and do it. I want to be punished for acting like a child.”He scoffed and looked away for a moment before grabbing my arm. “Let’s go