I was constantly dragged by Vicky around the store, going through racks of clothes. How could I have forgotten so quickly what she gets when shopping? My feet were aching, and we still haven’t found anything presentable to wear. “How about this?” I turned around close to the mirror, with Vicky sitting on the couch, watching me with her already-picked outfits beside her, neatly placed in two bags. “Bland,” she said with a shake of the head, “there is no way this is getting head turned when you walk in.” “Christ, Vicky, you have said that for every single dress that I have tried on,” I said, exasperated as I studied my reflection in the mirror, unsure what wrong Vicky had seen in the short blue gown with yellow embroidery on its neck. “Trust me, you look gorgeous in all the dresses you have tried so far, but it’s not just doing it for me. This party also has to do with a lot of envious people, which means there will be wolves trying to aim at your husband as well. You need to look spect
Giovanni Pov. I was getting ready for a celebratory party that I asked Royalty to attend with me. I like the way things are between us and never want it to change. This past month, being so close to her has definitely affected me. I love the fact that we both sleep together and wake up cuddling in each other's arms. Every single time I am away from her, I just can't help but miss her, even at work, and I wasn't the only one who felt this way. Alexander smiles and laughs more often since we got married. He really likes her a lot—I think even more than me—but I don't mind. Taking one final glance at the mirror, I started walking towards my room. I didn't want to be late, so I asked Roy to get ready in our room while I used one of the spare bedrooms. I knocked on the door, waiting for her to answer, and only twisted the knob when I heard a sweet voice saying, "Come in." I opened the door, stepping into the room, and I was left breathless. I didn't know I was in for a surprise. My jaw dro
"That was quite an entrance. You and Giovanni look so good together." Vicky says she was here with Richard. "Thanks, Vicky." I hugged her in a quick hug before moving back. "I am totally digging that dress. Ugh, I knew it was going to be a perfect fit for you, Roy. You look beautiful." Vicky complimented. "Beautiful! Have you seen yourself?. You are like a freaking goddess.” And I was right; she was dressed in a blue off-shoulder gown that hugged her body, aligning every curve she had. Giovanni and Richard were talking to some businessmen just a distance away from us. while Vicky and I hang out with each other. "I guess we both look hot." Vicky says We both laughed, acknowledging the fact that we did look great. "I guess I'm not the only one who thinks so." I point at Richard. His eyes were on her, and Vicky blushed, tapping my shoulders lightly with a big smile on her face. "You aren't one to speak. Giovanni keeps stealing glances at you. I won't be surprised if he isn't paying atten
We said our goodbyes to Vicky and Richard before getting into the car. On the ride back, he, Giovanni, didn't utter a word, not even to me. He kept his focus strictly on the road, staring outside the window without sparing a glance at me, and I didn't bother saying anything to him either. I wanted him to cool down with all the anger he had building up inside him. I kept my eyes looking outside the other side of the window as we passed different buildings, waiting to reach home. The car stopped at the front of the mansion, and neither of us said anything. Giovanni's jaws were clenched together, and his hand was moulded into a fist. He looked so freaking hot when he was angry. Focus Roy! We got out of the car and walked into the house. He took large steps, and I literally raced to keep up with him. I placed my hand on his back and stopped, stiffening for a moment. When I moved to his front, I noticed his eyes were closed, and he was taking deep breaths as he tried to control his rage. “
I couldn’t get through everything Giovanni had told me last night about Yvonne and what she had done to Alexander. To both of them. I still can't believe that someone could be so cruel as to harm a child. Letting out a sigh, my face scrunches up at the discomfort I was feeling in the depths of my stomach. I was wondering if it was because I didn’t sleep much last night, or probably something I ate. I don't recall eating anything bad yesterday. Maybe last night's dinner didn't digest well because I definitely wasn't feeling well this morning. I turned around to look for Giovanni but found his side of the bed empty. I placed my hand on the side where he had laid down, and it felt cold. When I looked at my phone clock, I realised it was almost 9:30 a.m. I can't believe I overslept. I must be really tired. I sit up, only to feel nauseated. I quickly got up and ran to the bathroom. After five minutes of dry heaving, I got up to brush my teeth, slagging and putting my entire weight on the s
Giovanni scrolls through the selections displayed on the TV. "What movie are we watching?" We were currently in the living room, looking for a movie to watch.Giovanni decided to take a free day off today to spend with me and Alexander. One reason was that he wanted to make sure I was indeed okay, and he also thought this was a chance to spend time together as family. We cooked lunch together this morning. Well, Giovanni did the cooking while Alexander and I took care of settling the table, which is equally as important as cooking. It takes great effort. After eating, we went to the library to read together. I took a romance novel, Alexander took a comic, and Giovanni took a crime-solving novel.Go figure.We stayed in the library for some hours, till I got tired of reading and Giovanni suggested we watch a movie together, which brings us to now. "How about the fault in our stars?" I screamed excitedly."Ugh, I don't think that's a good idea."" No...."Giovanni and Alexander both ca
its been two week and Giovanni had asked me to accompany him to the mall to help get his mother a birthday gift. Ariella's birthday was in two days. Giovanni had called to ask if she was coming back to New York for her birthday. She had told him she planned on staying for a month because she needed a little bonding time with her family.I still haven't told him about the baby; only Vicky still knows. I plan on going to the hospital the day after Ariella's birthday and have already booked an appointment with the doctor. Right now we were in front of Billionaire's Row, one of the most expensive streets in New York. Even though I had grown up with the privilege of being rich, I was still baffled by the high price of things sold here.Giovanni took my hand, pulling me into the shop. The moment we stepped foot in, all the attention turned to us, specifically to Giovanni. Giovanni didn't seem to mind, as we kept moving around the shop.I watched as people sneakily tried to take pictures of
They both had their eyes cast on Giovanni, with a flirtatious smile dancing around their lips. One of the girls had long blond hair and was wearing an expensive-looking necklace with the skinniest gown that had a v-shaped at the front, making her boobs visible to everyone. The other was a brunette with short, wavy hair. She was wearing another expensive necklace like her friend, and she had on an extremely short skirt that I was sure if she bent just a little, her ass would be on display. She also wore a tight crop top, showing her belly button. I must admit, they were both beautiful and looked like they had just walked out of a modelling magazine."Oh my God! It's really Giovanni Reeves. I wasn't sure it was you, even when Stacey kept saying it was you." The blonde spoke, referring to the lady beside her as Stacey. “I don't know if you remember me, but we met at the end of last year's Christmas party. It's so good to see you again. I’m Diana,” she gushed as Giovanni smiled.I knew, f
It's been ten years since I gave birth to my beautiful daughter Ginevra, ten years since i got remarried to Giovanni. I still couldn't believe this was my life. I have a caring, loving husband with beautiful children.My mind drifted to my best friend, and I smiled. Vicky and Richard got married two years after Giovanni and I got married. A year later, they gave birth to their beautiful baby girl, Cassidy. Five years ago, she gave birth to their youngest child, Ace.Ariella. Giovanni's mom also found a man of her own, which was kind of weird at first. Giovanni really didn’t like the idea of her dating, saying he didn’t want her to replace his dad, but after Ariella and I had sat him down , explaining to him that she wasn’t replacing his dad and just wanted someone to love her. Giovanni had no other option than to agree, giving his blessing to his mom and Lorenzo , Ariella’s husband.Since Lorenzo has children of his own, a boy and a girl, Giovanni had gained siblings and was protectiv
It's been a week since the baby shower and gender reveal party. Giovanni has been AWOL, always disappearing every single time I set my eyes on him. He wakes up before me and comes back after I have gone to sleep. I didn't know what to think about it and thought of confronting him, but all he said was "I need you to follow me somewhere this evening. Dress formally" before leaving the room.I didn't want to think much about his secretive behaviour, but that didn't stop my mind from running wild. Was it because I had added weight and I didn't look as sexy as I was for him?sighed.!I got up from bed to get ready. I walked to the bathroom, turned on the shower, and immediately hopped in. I had an hour and thirty minutes to get ready.I walked back inside the room once I was done showering and dried off my hair and body. I walked into the closet to look for a dress, shoes, and other necessities, keeping them safely before taking my seat in front of the mirror to have my makeup done.I did
" It's time for your hair and makeup." Vicky said in a song-song voice. I walked into the room with a group of makeup artists.I don't know what she was up to. I haven't left the room since the morning because they won't let me. It's been a week since she came over to visit, and we have been hanging out a lot lately. She and Alexander helped keep me company whenever Giovanni wasn't around.But today I had no idea what was going on. When I woke up this morning, Giovanni's side of the bed was empty, and before I could step out of the room, I saw Alfred standing outside the door. He refused to let me pass, saying he was ordered to keep me inside the room for a few hours, which turned into a whole day because it was five in the evening.Anything I needed, be it breakfast or lunch, was brought up here by a maid. I tried calling Giovanni, but he wouldn't pick up any of my calls, and now Vicky was trying to set me up. But for what exactly?" What is going on?" I asked. Vicky shrugged, not re
The water trickled down my hair to my shoulders and back in the same manner. I washed away the vanilla scented soap off my hair as it stuck to my body. After turning the water off, I stepped out of the shower with a towel wrapped around my body. Things have been going smoothly for a month since I was discharged from the hospital.I stand in front of the mirror, wiping off the fog from it to get a better look at my reflection. I looked at the tiny, hardly visible scar on my forehead andYou could hardly see it except if you were close to me, and my hair plays a major part in covering it up.I walked out of the bathroom and to the closet, looking for a comfortable shirt to put on. It was in the afternoon, and I had already had my lunch. After dressing up, I walked out of the closet to the bed to lie on it. I took out my phone and went through my message box, replying to the messages sent by my mom and brother.I chatted with my mom for some time before she went offline since she had to
Royalty's Pov.My head was aching, and my ears were ringing. I started to move my head slowly. It was still a pain to move. I could hear the voices of someone talking, but not too clearly. I opened my eyes just to shut them back down due to the sun sipping in. I took in a deep breath before opening it again, looking around the room, trying to figure out where I was.The image of the accident replayed in my head. I immediately placed my hand on my tummy. I looked to my side to see Giovanni's familiar dark hair, which seemed to have grown on the bed beside me, while his body was on a chair. He looked fast asleep.I moved my hand slowly, lifting it up to his hair, running my fingers through it, and he groaned in satisfaction." Giovanni," I said, but it was barely a whisper, making it difficult for him to hear. I used my tongue to wet my dried lips before trying again. " Giovanni."His head snapped up so fast, I was surprised it was still attached to his neck. His eyes showed how shocked
2015- Feb-7ROY'S POV“Are we there yet?” I ask again for the thousands of hours while still taking in the scenery.Giovanni chuckles at my question, amused by my curiosity. “ Almost.” He says he is still not going into details as to where he was taking me.He had only told me he wanted to show me something but wouldn’t tell me what it was, despite the fact that we had been driving for at least two hours.We travelled further until we arrived in front of a mansion. The view was breath-taking. I couldn’t stop gazing at the castle-like estate as we pulled up to the house and entered the foyer. We both got out of the car, making our way into the house, and I was once again blown away by the view of the living room. It was beyond lovely. Floor-to-ceiling windows were present. The fireplace and the wall both convey grandeur.“Why are we here?” I ask before I get carried away by my own fantasy.I notice the wooden floor planks have been arranged in a herringbone pattern, which gives the wh
2014-August-23My eyes flutter up, straining at the door, when I notice a shadow lurking outside of it. I got up with a start, wondering if someone had broken in. My parents aren’t at home, and my brother was over at his girlfriend’s place, leaving me alone.Well, not technically alone, since the house was crowded with securities, which was all the more reason to be frightened. How had this person passed through the securities and gotten right at my door?Looking around, I picked up the lamp from beside the bed, slowly making my way to my door, but before I got there, the door knob twisted, and the door opened. I saw a figure walking in and was about to let out a scream when I was able to make out who it was standing in front of me. Giovanni.What is he doing here?How did he get in?“I’m guessing that is for me.” A deep voice asks as the door clicks shut.Since our little escape at the party a month ago, we haven’t spoken much, although he always acknowledges me when we pass each ot
Standing enthralled with the man in front of me once more, I could not resist his allure and pull. I stood there admiring his broad shoulders and his back to me.The shirt he had on was snug across his broad back as he leans down and rests his forearms on the stone balustrade in the little walk-way path. There is a white cloud of cigarette smoke that rises and is carried away by the wind, but some of it hangs around him, seemingly unwilling to go.I could spend the entire night watching his back, but now is the moment to act. That’s what I’m here for. I can't back down now. I move in closer, making a loud sound as my heels strike the grey slate flooring. My legs feel unsteady, and my heart is pounding almost as loudly. However, I am capable of doing this.I just wanted to say hello. It is not that critical. I force myself to swallow my anxiety and say the first thing that occurs to me, understanding that I need a reason to be here in the first place. "Hello," I murmur. “Can you spa
The heavens!.Giovanni Reeves was even hotter than I remembered him to be.I mean, he’s always had good looks. He’s tall and dark, and he’s quiet in a way that makes him seem intriguing—like he’s got a lot of mysterious things buried inside, just waiting to be released.I’ve always wanted to be the person he shares his hidden thoughts with. That would be such a privilege.I still yearn for that privilege now.He’s older now, obviously. He was eighteen and fresh out of high school the last time I saw him, which had been five years ago. And now seeing him again stirs my heart in a way I never knew possible.I can’t pinpoint exactly which parts of his face have changed because he looks exactly the way he always has, and yet he somehow appears different. More mature. More dignified.His voice has grown deeper, as I realised as I watched him greet a couple of friends.He definitely looks like he belongs under the spotlight, with his solid figure, his strong jaw, and his high cheekbones.Bu