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I stared at the building through the tinted window of the car, my fingers drumming against the skin of my clutch purse. Ken walked over to my side, and opened the door for me, stretching my hand in my direction,I placed my hand atop his, and with his aid climbed down from the vehicle. I sucked in a deep breath, taking in the magnificent view. People trolled in and out of the building looking extremely luxurious and expensive. The night air kissed my skin, and I shivered the longer I stood. I resisted the urge to wrap my arms around myself, keeping my fingers tight against the purse.I kept Michelle's advice in the back of my head, her urgent voice echoing in my mind,Cut your food small. Laugh behind your hands. Don't speak unless spoken to. And always, always look at Giovanni like he's the only man in the world. I exhaled sharply, shutting my eyes briefly. I could do the first few things, I'd been doing it for about two weeks now. I could play demure. Pretend to be soft and quiet
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"I'm sorry, but we couldn't save her."The breath that left my lips was icy, I could tell because my entire body had gone cold at that moment. I blinked once, and again, and again, but the doctors were still standing in front of me, their faces filled with remorse. "Is she...Is she dead?" My father asked, his voice trembling as he spoke. "Yes, sir. We're sorry." One of the doctors began to ramble a bunch of pitiful words, from the corners of my eyes, I could see the nurses shaking their heads in sadness. But I wasn't listening, not with the way my heart was pounding.I blindly reached for the wall, anything that could help me stay grounded on my feet but it was useless. Dark spots were beginning to cloud my vision and I had the strong sense of throwing up. I hated hospitals. Dahlia agreed with me on that one, ever since we were little, we dreaded the hospital like the flu. She didn't like doctors either, always claiming that they were fake, and that was why even with all her smar
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It rained on her burial, and it was fitting. At least, the heavens were mindful enough to mourn with them. I wasn't too happy with the arrangements, Dad had made it quiet. He made sure that nobody was aware of it. Just me, Michelle who was my childhood friend, and a couple of people from the club. The priest who'd officiated the ceremony looked sketchy, and I later found out that it was Casey who recommended him. Dahlia didn't deserve this. She didn't deserve a half-assed burial ceremony with only five people in attendance, she did too much good to be sent off like that. "I can't believe she's gone," Chandler mentioned, his dark eyes glassy. Casey shook her head, "She promised me a manicure this weekend, I should've done it for her instead." I didn't say anything until it was over, and even then I just retired to my room and stayed there throughout the rest of the day. The week dragged by, and each day was a reminder that she was truly gone and never returning. Sometimes, I woul
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Dahlia always told me about him, how their dates went, the conversations they had, and what she thought of him. I never liked to listen to them but now I was more than grateful that I did. The smile was still on my face, I'd managed to mirror the crookedness that always came to Dahlia's lips whenever she grinned. "You look dashing as well," I said, keeping my tone as light as I could, "I almost tripped over running down to see you."His reaction was as she described. He threw his head back, and a loud laughter erupted from his mouth, and even his body trembled as a result. "Oh, Cariño," He wrapped a hand around my waist, and I tried not to stiffen, "This week has been dreadful without you." He turned to the large men behind him, "Go bring them in." I watched with confusion at first, then realization as people began walking in with large items. I spotted a new TV screen among several other expensive gifts he brought out."Mr. Orlando! You didn't have to go through the trouble," Da
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I watched in partial awe and shock as Giovanni stepped out of the vehicle, and then turned to offer me a hand. A wry smile curved my lips as I accepted his hand, dropping my left leg first and then my right.The moment my heels made contact with the hard floor, and I tried to move, it felt like the ground was slipping from underneath me and I wobbled weakly. These damn stilettos. I felt warmth around my waist, and he pulled me into his chest. For a moment, my heart stopped. My fingers involuntarily fisted the front of his chest, and I swallowed,"Easy there, love," He whispered, his dark eyes twinkling with something different, "We could trade the heels for something simpler." What the heck? Why was my heart racing like this? I wasn't thinking when I pushed him off, stumbling backward. He gave me a strange look, his brow arching suspiciously and I tried to smile but it was weak. He was still staring at me when someone walked out of the lavish building in front of them. The man wa
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Another waiter appeared with our order, "I apologize for the delay," he said with a polite smile as he laid the plates down."Thank you," I murmured, barely glancing up. He nodded, and walked away, leaving me alone once more. I didn't touch the food, my eyes remained locked in the direction he'd gone,Doubt was still raging inside me, and I had no idea if I was even doing the right thing. On one hand, I wanted to trust my instincts, but on the other, I feared for my life and Dad's.I should go and see what he was up to. With that decision in mind, I threw the napkin on my lap back on the table, and rose to my feet. I was careful not to draw attention to myself, my footsteps brisk. The hallway was quieter, the bass of the lounge music fading as I trailed him at a distance. Neither of them seemed to have noticed me. I followed them until they walked into a room, and I crept closer, the alarm bells ringing in my head. I was just going to have a look and then go back. That was all.
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"So there I was, with two trucks full of cargo and a snitch running his mouth to the cops."Giovanni chuckled, shaking his head, "of course, I had to improvise." I forced another smile, "That was very bold of you, I could never imagine myself in that scenario," I said softly, my eyes briefly meeting his. That sounded almost like what Dahlia would say. So far, I've been nailing every impression of her and it almost surprised me how easy it came. They were done eating and now, I was just listening to him. I laughed when appropriate and spoke when needed, but I still couldn't get the image of what I'd seen out of my head. Giovanni hadn't noticed her uneasiness, he seemed relaxed. As if he's genuinely enjoying my company. I wondered what he would say if he knew who I really was. "Are you alright?" He asked suddenly, and I snapped out of my thoughts. "Yes," I responded, weakly smiling, "I would just like to move around a little." He leaned back, studying me for a moment, before nod
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I stood on shaky legs, my fingers trembling slightly as they gripped the lapel of his suit like it was a lifeline. Giovanni's lips had just left mine, but the heat lingered.My breath came in soft gasps, my chest rising and falling as I tried to steady myself. He didn't look the least bit moved, his hands still resting possessively at her waist, "That..." I murmured, eyes flicking to his mouth, "...was intense." A half smile played on his lips, "I can't wait for the wedding."My cheeks flushed, but I held his gaze. My fingers reached up, gently swiping at the smudge of my burgundy lipstick staining the corner of his mouth. Giovanni groaned, his fingers digging into my waist, "I really can't wait," his voice was a low rumble, promising something dark. The shivers that followed should be forbidden but I couldn't help it. I shouldn't be enjoying it, neither should my body be wanting more,But why did it feel so good? I could attribute it to being sex starved for so long, and that was
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I stared at the building through the tinted window of the car, my fingers drumming against the skin of my clutch purse. Ken walked over to my side, and opened the door for me, stretching my hand in my direction,I placed my hand atop his, and with his aid climbed down from the vehicle. I sucked in a deep breath, taking in the magnificent view. People trolled in and out of the building looking extremely luxurious and expensive. The night air kissed my skin, and I shivered the longer I stood. I resisted the urge to wrap my arms around myself, keeping my fingers tight against the purse.I kept Michelle's advice in the back of my head, her urgent voice echoing in my mind,Cut your food small. Laugh behind your hands. Don't speak unless spoken to. And always, always look at Giovanni like he's the only man in the world. I exhaled sharply, shutting my eyes briefly. I could do the first few things, I'd been doing it for about two weeks now. I could play demure. Pretend to be soft and quiet
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I pulled out the boxes from underneath the bed with a grunt, settling down on the floor as Michelle rummaged through them. There were about ten of them, each one from a luxury fashion brand and an equally expensive piece of jewelry. "Oh my- You've got to be kidding me!" Michelle exclaimed, pulling out a sheer black dress and dangling it in front of me, "This is Vera Wang's exclusive. Do you know how much it costs?"I couldn't share her excitement. I barely knew anything about fashion, my own idea of it was limited to faded jeans and flowery crops, and there were the occasional biker shorts. I only got the sundresses because Dad constantly nagged me to get something more feminine. Fashion was Dahlia's, and Michelle's, forte. Not mine. Michelle gaze swept through the numerous clothes and jewelry. She was almost green with envy."You're a lucky bitch, you know that?"I arched a brow. "Excuse me?"Michelle sighed, throwing her arms in the air. "Do you even know how much this dress cost
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"My name is Dahlia," I told him with an aggravated frown, "I don't know what the hell you're talking about."He was still staring at me with that disconcerting look on his face, "No." He finally said, shaking his head, "you're definitely Daisy. I know those eyes anywhere." I whipped to face him, and he quickly stepped away. I eyed him warily, unsure what was running through his mind. I looked away, turning to face the now smoking engine, and raked my fingers through my hair. "Are you like a superhero or something?" I looked up, raising my brows. "Officer worker by day, rebel artist by night."I blinked, caught off guard. "I don't know what you're talking about," I said, my voice stern. "If you'll excuse me."I peered hard at the engine in front of me, trying to decipher what I could do to make it better. It seemed like I had no other alternative but to call Dad, he was the only one who could get me out of this fix,And this crazy man who didn't want to accept what I was telling him.
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"And what about Daisy?" I stiffened, my fingers curling into a tight fist. My eyes narrowed as I asked him,"What about her?"He rose to his feet, a quiet storm brewing in his expression. "You always used to mention how proud she is of your job. It was why she gifted everyone a piece of her artwork," he cocked a brow, "Does she know about this?"The silence in the room echoed, but it wasn't louder than the way my heart raced. I wanted to tell him that it was Daisy standing in front of him, and that Dahlia was dead, taken from them within the blink of an eye. But I couldn't. My tongue felt too heavy, and I thought of the promise I made to Dad, and I didn't want to admit it but...A small part of me wanted to survive. And I knew that this was the only way out. So I kept my expression firm, and told him sternly, "It wouldn't change anything." A small pained smile made its way on my lips, genuine, "Good bye, Mr. Henley."I didn't wait for a reply. Turning on my heel, I stepped out and
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I tipped my chin, defiantly stubborn, "Why? Why do I have to do this?" He stared at me for a moment, his eyes red-rimmed as he responded,"Because it's what your sister would've wanted." "What?"He took my hand in his, and squeezed gently, "You don't have to stay long, and besides," he exhaled, his forehead marred by a deep frown. "It's better to do it now than later."I shrugged my hand from his, narrowing my eyes at him, "What are you talking about? Why would Dahlia want this?" It made no sense. Dahlia prided on her work more than anything in this world. Why would she want to give up everything just like that? "It was hers and Gio's decision," he said, his voice low. "They agreed she was going to quit once they were married." What?"He doesn't want her working anymore."It suddenly hit me then, when he kept talking about how he would take care of me and my family, this was what he meant. He wanted a housewife, and Dahlia was willing to throw all of her hard work away. I scoff
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I woke up with a start, my breath catching in my throat like I'd been yanked halfway through a race.My head throbbed painfully, it felt like someone had slammed it against a wall while I was asleep. It didn't make sense why I woke up with a nasty migraine, and I realized that I was worse off than when I'd slept last night. The pills were beginning to lose their effectiveness, and doubling always had her throwing up in the middle of the night. So I drank myself to sleep, and now I have an even nastier headache to deal with."Shit," I cursed as I ran my fingers through my tangled hair, the strands sticking slightly with sweat. The room was dim, curtains drawn, and the ceiling fan above spun lazily, creaking every few turns in a way that grated at my ears. I couldn't feel the air it was pushing down, if anything it made the room even more warm. I exhaled slowly and let my head drop back onto the pillow. Although, most of the migraine was due to my inappropriate choice last night,
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|GIOVANNI'S POV|The line trilled for a few seconds before he picked it, and I placed it on loudspeaker,"To what do I owe this pleasure?" His voice echoed, and I scoffed. "Let's meet at the bar," my tone was straightforward, "I'm craving a drink."He chuckled, humor lacing his voice, "You got it, Gio.""See you in a few minutes," I responded, leaning my neck back against the head rest. "Enzo." I ended the call, my jaw tight as I remembered all that happened back inside. My family had a talent for testing my patience. It came naturally to everyone of them, including Father. By the time we arrived at the bar, the pulsing rage within me had already withered and all that was left was the insane urge to drink."You sure you don't need me to come inside, Boss?" Ken asked, slamming the door behind me and I adjusted the lapel of my jacket."No, I'll be fine."He eyed me with caution, but nodded, "I'll be right here in case you need me."I waved him off, tucking my hands into my pocket as
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|GIOVANNI'S POV|"I didn't think you'd be greedy enough to actually find a wife."I froze, turning on my heels to fully face him. He stood with his arms crossed against his chest, his brows knitted tightly. José was sitting on an armchair behind him, his eyes darting between the both of us. Cristina settled on one arm of the chair, a quiet excitement gleaming in her expression. Father watched our interaction quietly, his fingers tight around his cane. And Alessia, she'd joined them halfway through lunch stood by the side, bored by her boyfriend's antics. I couldn't blame her. "Do you have anything to say to me, Luca?" He walked closer, the space between us less than a foot, "Finding some roadside chick is beneath you, Giovanni," he spat, his tone filled with ire, "Everyone is disappointed in you."I scoffed at him, the corners of my lips twitching. My legs stepped forward, closing the distance between us so we were at eye level,"What the fuck did you just say?"Father slammed th
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|GIOVANNI'S POV|We spent the rest of the ride back in silence, our fingers were intertwined as I rubbed my thumb back and forth against her skin. For some reason, she'd been unusually quiet since we left my home. The car suddenly stopped, Ken announcing that we had arrived already. I bobbed my head and pulled open the door by my side before climbing down, walking over I did the same thing for Dahlia and offered her a hand,She smiled and with my support, climbed down from the vehicle. "Thank you," she whispered, and I nodded in response. The evening's breeze was cool against my skin, even with the layers of clothes I was wearing. I looked at her, watching as her hair flowed with the wind, and a smile tugged at my mouth. The meetup with my family went better than I expected, while I didn't imagine a complete catastrophe, the smoothness of it still stunned me. Father was definitely sold on her, I didn't think he would like her but her position in business must have done it. The t
