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CHAPTER SEVENTEEN
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RIO POVI had gone to the bakery with the intention of picking up Mel, but when I walked in and saw her strutting into the bathroom, I just had to follow.Almost a month without touching her was hell. “What do you mean play the part?” Mel asks as I hand her into the passenger seat of the car. “Aren’t I already playing it? By myself by the way.”I get into the car. “What are you talking about?”“I had to introduce myself to your father when you didn’t even tell him about me.”“Yeah, that. I forgot. Dante told me you really played it up well. Maybe a little too well.”“Also, you didn’t say you told Dante about us, making me look stupid when I tried to convince him that you loved me and you won’t be sharing me with him.”“Share you?” I turn to her. “What are you yapping about?”“I heard a rumor that…”. She doesn’t finish her statement but I already know what it was.“You heard that already?” I ask and she looks down at her hands, as if shy. “Would you like to do that, Darling Mel?” The
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MEL POV “The family of The Rafe empire would like to announce the marriage of their son, Rio Rafe to his girlfriend Mel Park. Miss Park is a brilliant lady with suitable characteristics that appeal to the family. The couple would like to thank the public for their enthusiasm concerning the engagement, but ask that the privacy of the couple be respected.” Angie read loudly from a newspaper. “Girllllll.” She slams her hand on her thigh. “When I saw the tabloids and heard the rumors, I didn’t believe it. But when the family released this statement in the papers with a cute picture of you two, I screamed.”We were seated at a table in a coffee shop. I had to beg Mama Agness for a chance to go out. With the wedding only two days away, the woman was swamping me with wedding preparations, that I couldn’t breathe. Also, I needed my friend.“So, Mr. Hottie is The Rio Rafe. Like,” She lowers her tone. “The Rafe cartel that runs Tuscany.”“The very one.”“Okay, so I feel this is all my fault.
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MEL POV.“It’s pretty from up here.” I was sitting at the window in my room, watching the sparkling lights and listening to the beautiful music coming from the party below.“It sure is.” Angie says from the bathroom. “A pretty gathering of murderers, drug dealers and stuck-up rich investors. You know… the usual Italian party.”I turn to make a face at her when she walks back into the room. She had changed out her dress, but not into pajamas. “Oh, Angie. Please stay the night. Please.” I beg.“No, my darling. I love a good sleepover but even I am not crazy enough to stay here. Seriously, I admire your strength.” She walks around my room, picking up her things. “Can I take this?” She waves a bottle of unopened perfume at me.“You can take anything you want, if you agree to stay.”“Yeah, no that won’t work. You can keep your stuff then.” She throws it at me.“I’m just joking.” I throw it back.“Thank you.” She puts it in her bag. “Besides, I don’t want to interrupt the wedding night.”“A
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RIO POVI lay on the bed staring at the ceiling, after a restless night of tossing around, listening to the morning hymn of Amazing Grace coming from the Chapel. Mel’s warm body was beside me, so close all I had to do was reach over and touch.But my mind was troubled.Did father really promise the position to Andre? Also, who the hell does Andre think he is? Threatening me? I have had enough of his bullshit, always countering me in every way and my father always taking his side.“Not this time, Mister.” I say aloud. “Not this time.” Mel makes a muffled noise as if disturbed and I stay still to avoid waking her up. She obviously needs her rest, especially after what she said last night. If I hadn’t been so worked up because of Andre, I would have been amused.She turns to me while making the noise even louder. I shift to the edge of the bed to give her more space.Then the strangest thing happens.“Let’s go back. Please, let’s go.” She murmurs with distress in her voice.The room w
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MEL POV“Morning Nonna, Mel. Please join me.” Dante gestures to the empty seats as I and Nonna walk back into the dining room. “So, Mel how was your wedding night with your husband? Anything you didn’t like? I can get Rio to improve.”I take the seat that Rio had just left, across from Dante. “What just happened?” I ask, ignoring his annoying remarks. “Why were they fighting?”“I believe when I walked in, I only saw Rio and I don’t think he could be fighting with himself.” Dante says, shaking his head at me.“Don’t be rude, Dante.” Mama Agness warns, pointing her butter knife at him. “Mel, we don’t know what happened, so just leave it.”“But they were talking about someone taking over the position in the company that Rio is vying for.” I argue.“Listen to Nonna, dear sister in-law and mind your business.” Dante says, blandly.“I know I trained you better than that, boy.” Mama Agness scolds him.“Yeah, but sometimes boys grow up into stubborn men.” He gets up. “Thanks for the breakfast
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RIO POV“Good morning, Mr. Rio.” Sandra shimmies her way up to me as I walk into the company’s building. “You are here.”“And so are you.” I step into the elevator and she follows.“I am just going to the top floor to submit some files from the financial department for the board’s meeting tomorrow.” She says, adjusting her very tight blouse.“That is supposed to be next week.” I turn to her.“Maybe it was moved.” She shrugs.“Hmm.” I nod in response. Another one of Jim’s plans, I assume. “So, I didn’t expect to see you this morning. I mean, you just got married yesterday.”“I have things to do. The wife understands.” I answer, rudely.“‘The wife’. Already getting bored, are we?” She giggles. “Well, if it were me, I wouldn’t let you leave our bed for anything at all. Nothing at all.”I spare her a glance and she flutters her long fake lashes at me. All it did was annoy me.The elevator stops on the third floor. I step out and turn to her from the passage. “Thank heavens, it isn’t yo
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RIO POVThe joy I feel from my little victory at the company today is nothing compared to how I feel now.Mel curled up in my hands. Soft. Warm. Naked.I lay her on the bed, and she immediately spreads her legs.“Relax, darling Mel.” I murmur as my eyes devour the sight of her body. “We have all the time in the world.”I take of the rest of my clothes. Mel gasps when she sees my erection through my tight briefs and I decide to leave it on for now.If not, all this would be over before it even starts and I intend to take my time with her.I climb on the bed behind her and pull her against me, groaning when her butt rubs against my cock and settles firmly on itI place a kiss on her neck and she bends, giving me more access to explore. I smile, biting down on her as she squirms, her lovely breast jiggling.My cock twitches in response.I use one hand to trail slowly down her side. “Darling Mel.”“Hmm.” She moans, eyes closed.“Show me where you want my hands.” I bit on her ear and drop
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MEL POV“Wake up, senorita. We are home.” Nick shakes me awake as we drive through the estate gate. We had gone on more errands that took up the whole day, so I was sleeping when we finally got back at night time.“I’m sure all you need is one of Nonna’s soups.” He says, while putting the car in park. I get down from the truck, without answering.What I need is for Jack to drop dead. Nick gets down too, but turns around to stop me before I go in the house.“I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy the trip, Miss Mel. Please forgive me. Nonna would be so angry if she finds out I made you mad.” He pleads. I look up at him and feel bad when I see his teary eyes.There you go again, Jack. Making me the monster.I take his hands in mine. “It wasn’t your fault, Nick dear. I just met someone that pissed me off.”“Who was it? I could have scared him off.”I laugh at the thought. Nick is anything but scary. “I’m sure you would have. And don’t worry I won’t tell Mama Agness about anything, okay?” He shakes
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RIO POVI stroll into the company’s cafeteria in the afternoon after spending the night drinking at a bar with some associates and the morning, sleeping at my townhouse. Dante had called to check on me and I had told him of my plans for today.I am not sure if he was trying to be a good brother or its because he loves chaos, but he had been excited to listen.“Afternoon, Ignacio.” I greet the man at the counter.“Good afternoon, Mr. Rio. What would you like today?” He points to the menu. “Some pasta or pizza. Good for the soul.”“They sound good, but a cup of coffee would do.” It is a big day today and I need a clear head.“No sugar?” He asks and I nod. “Okay, Mr. Rio. Coming right up.”“Thanks.” I smile when he slides a piping hot cup in front of me. I grab my coffee and walk to an empty stool at the end of the counter, deciding to lounge around till 3pm when the meeting would begin.“I wasn’t sure you would make it today.” Andre slides into the stool next to me. He gestures to Ignac
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MEL POV“Crazy running into you, especially this far from your new home.” Jack moves closer and I back up, bumping into a display of lipsticks.“Are you following me?” I murmur, looking around for Nick.“Nah. I work here.” He laughs. “C’mon little sis. Lighten up. Can’t big brother say hi.”“Hi. Now get out of my face.” I shift to move past him, but he grabs my arm.“Don’t touch me.” I shout at him.“Hey, hey, hey. Shhhh.” He lets go. “No need to raise your voice and draw attention. I just want to talk.”“I have nothing to say to you. Get lost.”“Mel, don’t be difficult.” His voice softens. “At least let me explain my side. Please, for old time’s sake.”Why exactly I am still standing with him, I don’t know, but the next words out of my mouth shock me. “Fine, say what you want to say.”“Can we go sit somewhere?” He begs.“As if I would willingly go anywhere with you.” I scoff. “If you can’t spit it out here, then good bye.”“You were always so stubborn. Nice to see marrying that man h
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MEL POV“You have to move faster, Mel. We can’t let them catch us.” A voice in the dark yells to me. “Let’s go.”“I’m tired.” My little mouth cries out. “It hurts.” My little leg was tired and I’m struggling to drag myself through the field. “Mel.” The voice yells out again. “Wait.’ I stretch my hands out into the dark empty space but no one was there. “I can’t –Ahhhhhhhh!’ I scream while tumbling down and rolling in the mud.“Melllll!” The voice screamed. My eyes shoot open.I sit up, cross my legs and drag the bed covers up to my chin, shaking.“It’s a night mare. Mel.” I mumble to myself, while taking deep breathsBut this is different. Totally different. I look beside me. The space is empty and cold. Rio didn’t sleep here. I had gone to bed early, so I didn’t know if he came back after storming out yesterday morning.The clock on the bedside table says it is 5.20 am. That explains the “Amazing grace’ hymn blaring from the chapel.“Ugh.” I groan. It also means it was too early
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MEL POV“Morning Nonna, Mel. Please join me.” Dante gestures to the empty seats as I and Nonna walk back into the dining room. “So, Mel how was your wedding night with your husband? Anything you didn’t like? I can get Rio to improve.”I take the seat that Rio had just left, across from Dante. “What just happened?” I ask, ignoring his annoying remarks. “Why were they fighting?”“I believe when I walked in, I only saw Rio and I don’t think he could be fighting with himself.” Dante says, shaking his head at me.“Don’t be rude, Dante.” Mama Agness warns, pointing her butter knife at him. “Mel, we don’t know what happened, so just leave it.”“But they were talking about someone taking over the position in the company that Rio is vying for.” I argue.“Listen to Nonna, dear sister in-law and mind your business.” Dante says, blandly.“I know I trained you better than that, boy.” Mama Agness scolds him.“Yeah, but sometimes boys grow up into stubborn men.” He gets up. “Thanks for the breakfast
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RIO POVI lay on the bed staring at the ceiling, after a restless night of tossing around, listening to the morning hymn of Amazing Grace coming from the Chapel. Mel’s warm body was beside me, so close all I had to do was reach over and touch.But my mind was troubled.Did father really promise the position to Andre? Also, who the hell does Andre think he is? Threatening me? I have had enough of his bullshit, always countering me in every way and my father always taking his side.“Not this time, Mister.” I say aloud. “Not this time.” Mel makes a muffled noise as if disturbed and I stay still to avoid waking her up. She obviously needs her rest, especially after what she said last night. If I hadn’t been so worked up because of Andre, I would have been amused.She turns to me while making the noise even louder. I shift to the edge of the bed to give her more space.Then the strangest thing happens.“Let’s go back. Please, let’s go.” She murmurs with distress in her voice.The room w
