DON'S POVI walked out of the room, my heart was heavy but my resolve was also firm. The game had begun and I was determined to win, no matter the cost.As I walked through the quiet house, my mind began to plot. I knew exactly how I would use her to bring down the Russios, a family I despised with every fiber of my being.Each step I took it felt like it was fueled by hatred for the Russio family, a deep-seated loathing that had grown for years, waiting for the right time to be hatched. I remembered how they had wronged me, how they had taken the most precious thing away from me. And here I was, with the perfect tool for revenge sleeping peacefully on my bed.I knew I had to act carefully. I could not let my emotions, especially this unfamiliar softness towards her, cloud my judgment. I needed to be cold, calculating. I would make her trust me, rely on me, and then when she was completely under my spell, I would strike. I would use her as a pawn to infiltrate the Russio empire, to ga
DON'S POV"Hi..." She spoke hesitantly.The awkwardness and tension between the both of us hung thickly in the air, creating this uncomfortable atmosphere. "Good Morning, Mr Don," she said pleasantly, nodding respectfully.I nodded in acknowledgement."How are you this morning?" she asked politely."Fine, thank you," I replied curtly."Very good," she replied, nodding once more. There was a little silence before she spoke up again, "Good morning Butler Roy, Hey Enzo." "Good morning young miss, how was your night?" Enzo asked with that same naughty glint in his eyes.I watched Accalia turn as red as a lobster on hearing the question, but she tried her best to mask it."Err...it was ok, not too bad." She replied nervously, avoiding eye contact."Did you manage to sleep well?" Enzo asked curiously, giving her a look as he glanced at her briefly.She cleared her throat uncomfortably. "Yeah, very well. I slept better than usual.""What's your plan for today?" Enzo asked."uh... I am gett
ACCALIA'S POVWearing only his blue shirt, I timidly stepped out of the room, feeling exposed and vulnerable. Despite trying to appear casual, my nerves betrayed me the moment our eyes met. "Oh...hey there," I murmured, my voice barely above a whisper. The sudden tension in my shoulders was involuntary, a physical reaction to the flood of emotions I couldn't control. My lips pressed together, struggling to keep my composure.Taking a deep, shaky breath, I mustered a weak smile, an attempt to mask the turmoil churning inside me. "Hi..." I managed to say, my voice laced with hesitation.The atmosphere was suffocating, filled with an awkwardness that seemed to amplify my insecurities. "Good Morning, Mr. Don," I said, forcing a note of pleasantness into my voice while nodding with a respect that felt more like a defense mechanism.His nod in response felt distant, formal. "How are you this morning?" I asked, clinging to politeness as a lifeline."Fine, thank you," his curt reply did litt
ACCALIA'S POVI forced a smile, trying to sound casual. "Sorry, I said...um, do you want some toast?" My cheeks burned with embarrassment at how awkward I sounded.He seemed distracted but agreed. "Oh... yeah sure."I handed him two slices of bread, my hands trembling slightly. I placed them on the tray beside his plate, along with an apple and a bottle of water. "Here," I said, my voice barely audible as I handed him a napkin."Thanks," he murmured, and I watched him tuck the napkin beneath his chin. I felt a pang of relief that he was eating, but it was short-lived.Gathering my courage, I tried to speak again. "Um... Don..." My voice trailed off as I shifted in my seat, my anxiety making me feel like I was on the verge of tears."What?" Don snapped, his irritation clear. "Can't a guy just enjoy his breakfast? Can't you guys just leave me alone already?" His glare towards Enzo, who just sat down, made me flinch.Enzo shrugged apologetically, but my focus was on Don. I was scared to
ACCALIA'S POVClarisse has always been unfriendly towards me. I have never really understood why Father chose to marry her in the first place. When we were living together, she felt no qualms about treating me like an annoying brat. I clenched my fists, gritting my teeth in annoyance. "Well, goodbye," I muttered before slamming my phone shut.I stood motionless for a while, staring at my reflection in the mirror. My lips trembled slightly as tears formed in my eyes. I sniffled and quickly wiped my eyes dry, refusing to allow myself to cry. There was nothing I could do now anyway. I knew that I couldn't force myself to accept everything that had happened. I knew it was wrong even though it wasn't my fault. But still I couldn't seem to shake off the pain. I couldn't help but feel as if someone had stabbed me repeatedly in the heart. It was a painful feeling, and I was afraid that I was unable to escape it. It would take me a long time to heal from the pain that had ripped my life apa
DON'S POV"She's here." I caught sight of her just as she entered, her presence sending a familiar jolt through me. I couldn't stop myself from announcing my presence because I was hoping to see that flash of surprise on her face that I so much enjoyed seeing."You're here." My voice might have startled her, but she masked it well."Yes." Her reply was simple, but it carried a weight that filled the space between us."Let's be done and over with this wedding stuff," I declared, trying to sound indifferent as I moved towards the line. Marriage was a formality, a necessity, but the way she dealt with it, always so direct, intrigued me."What does that even mean?" I heard her mutter, her confusion amusing me as I led the way, a smirk playing on my lips at the thought of her trying to decipher my words.As we approached the front, bypassing the crowd with an ease born of recognition, I couldn't help but feel a sense of pride. The city hall staff knew better than to make us wait. They ushe
DON'S POV"Quite the romantic setting you've chosen, Donnie. I always dreamed of fluorescent lighting for my wedding," she quipped with her voice dripping with sarcasm as she glanced around the room."And here I was thinking you preferred the glow of streetlights," I retorted, unable to resist the opportunity for a comeback. Our banter was an introduction to the vows we were about to exchange, it was like a dance of words that was as much a part of our fake union as the rings we hadn't yet thought of buying, more less, exchange.The magistrate cleared his throat, a signal for us to focus. "We are gathered here today to witness the union of Don and Accalia in marriage, which is an honorable estate..."As he droned on about the legalities of marriage, I found my attention wandering back to Accalia. Her presence was a vivid splash of color against the drab backdrop of the office. She was a challenge, a mystery, a contradiction that I found myself wanting to solve."Do you, Don, take Acca
FLORELLA'S POVI lazily scrolled through social media, my pictures were everywhere and my fans adored me. A small smile grazed my mouth as I read the comments my fans were pouring on my page. "I'm just unbeatable," I thought to myself as I flicked through the glowing praises like a queen who was surveying her subjects. Each comment about my flawless skin, my sculpted figure and the way I carried myself with so much grace and poise only increased my belief. I was perfection and there was no denying it.Every comment was like it was testifying to my undeniable beauty, my perfect figure and the very way I carried myself. "Stunning," "Goddess," "Perfection," they wrote, and who was I to disagree? After all, it wasn't arrogance if it was simply the truth. I had worked hard for this body, making sure I maintained a strict diet and an even stricter workout routine. It was only fair that I enjoyed the fruits of my labor and enjoyed what I did, I was basking in the glow of admiration and envy