Chapter 4
THE NEXT DAY
The smile on Isabella's face refuse to falter, she still could not get the fact Salvatore touched her just yesterday out of her head.
He made her feel like a woman, she was no virgin, but what he did to her made her feel like one.
She got weird stare from other staff members as they wonder what went wrong with her, the only person who seems affected by her smile was Jessica.
It was clear on Jessica's face that she was jealous of the older woman. She trudged to her desk and glared at her.
"This is the file you asked me to prepare," she stretches it to Isabella.
"Drop it there," Isabella ordered without looking up from her desktop.
Jessica felt the urge to smack Isabella with the file, just so she could stop seeing that annoying smile plastered on her face.
When she notices she was just standing there foolishly, glaring like a kid that was denied ice cream, she dropped the file and stormed away.
Isabella looked up then and her smile widened. She knew Jessica was jealous, and she was sure everyone would be, seeing the way they all ogle Salvatore any time he approached them.
She was indeed lucky to be the only woman he would ever touch in this company, she felt like a queen.
Picking up the file, she drew up her already short skirt, and checked to see if her cleavage was on full display before walking to Salvatore's door and knocking on it.
"Come in," his deep husky voice called.
She put on her best seductive smile as she approaches his table, he was facing away from her, staring at the view of the city in front of him.
"Sir," she called. "This is the file you asked for, it contains every progress we have made concerning the Landon project."
"Put it on the table," he instructed without turning to look at her.
Isabella dropped the file but refuse to leave, she had a mission and she intend to see it through.
"Is there anything you would like me to do for you?" she asked trying not to sound needy.
"You can leave Isabella, that would be all."
'Not at all,' she thought to herself. 'Not until you touch me one more time.'
"Are you sure?" she asked aloud.
He turns around then, but the look on his face was deadly.
"Are you deaf or you want me to repeat myself twice?"
"I'm so sorry sir, I will leave right away."
She was about to pick his coffee mug when an idea struck her, she stuck out her thumb and flick the pen on the table. The pen rolled over and dropped on the floor.
"I'm so sorry I will pick it up straight away," she gave him a fake smile, and bend down to pick it.
She made sure to bend in a way that her lacey pant is visible for him to see. She twisted and turned, wiggling her hip but nothing happened.
She expected him to grab her waist and pushed her hard against the tabel, then fuck her senseless but that didn't happen. After a while, she picked up the pen from the floor and straightened to her height.
She was surprised to find his gaze on hers.
She expected to see lust in those eyes of his but was stoked to see him staring at her with disgust. Shame washed over her, and she dipped her gaze to the floor.
Without waiting to be told, she turn around and started to walk out of the office.
"Isabella," he called her back.
"Yes sir."
He nods his head to the table, and it took her a while to realize he was gesturing to the mug on it.
She kept her head down as she went back to the table to pick it up, she was so focus on trying to get him to touch her again that she forgot what she wanted to do.
"Isabella," his voice stopped her just when she reached for the door.
"Yes sir,” her voice sounded defeated.
"You should consider resigning if your intention is to dress around my office like a sl*t," she did not have to look at him for her to know the expression on his face.
"One more thing," he paused. "You look ugly in red."
Her face turn tomato red, she suddenly wished the ground can open up and swallow her.
"S-sir," her voice shook.
"Get out of my office."
She grabs the knob, push open the door and ran out. She let her tears fall once she is far away from him, knowing people would see her in this state, she rushed into the restroom, where she cried her heart out.
"I am so stupid, I should have known he is a jerk before throwing myself at him."
She stared at her reflection in the mirror, sighing hard, she pulls her hair back to its usual ponytail.
She walked out just in time to see Luca walk in with a lady behind him.
'I hope it not what I am thinking,' she mumbled to herself.
"Luca," she greeted before turning her head towards the woman who seems fascinated with her surroundings.
"Hey Isabella, is the boss in his office?" he asked.
"Yes, he is," she replied, not taking her eyes off the lady.
The way she was dress ignite a foreign feeling in her.
"Who is she?" She cocked her brows.
"Oh! she? Boss asked me to bring her here," Luca smiled. "We have to go in now."
He turns to the lady and gesture for her to step forward. Isabella watch as he pushes the door in, and her fist tightened beside her.
"That bastard," she cursed. "He slept with me yesterday and today he is taking another woman to bed."
"Is he going to act like nothing happened between us?"
She raised her head when she heard the door click open and stared as Daniel walked out of Salvatore's office alone.
"Where is the lady that came in here with you?" she asked, as if she did not know the answer already.
"She is still with boss," he moved away from the door and turn his full body to her, staring at her wistfully.
"Why are you staring at me like that?" She snapped at him.
"Nothing," he whispered and then he was gone.
"Jobless thing," she mumbled before standing up from her seat.
She went to Salvatore's door, and her hand tightened even more when the sound of the lady moaning reached her.
That should have been her, she should have been the one writhing under him not that pig.
She closed her eyes to get back control over her body, before she does something like barging in, and pulling the b*tch hair.
She stormed away from the door, and return to her desk, feeling restless.
Chapter 5 Salvatore came out of the private bathroom in his office, only to still meet the bitch sprawled out on his table. "You should have been long gone," he said, his tone back to being cold again. "I thought you might want to go another round after showering, and besides, you still haven't told me where we would meet from now henceforth," she smiled at him. "Is your brain too dull, or you are too cheap to acknowledge that I am done with you? Your cheap body was to satisfy my urge once, it not enough to do it twice, because I do not sleep with a slut twice," Salvatore said. "You are joking, right? You do not mean that I was just a booty call to you, or that you are done with me?" The lady asked. "Was I smiling when I said all those words just now, or are you too dumb to recognize when someone is being serious?" Salvatore asked. The lady glared at him for so long, before getting off the table. "You bastard, I will make you regret this," she said. Salvatore grabbed her by the
Chapter 6 AN HOUR EARLIER ********** Isabella waited patiently for the lady in Salvatore's office to come out. She was restless and couldn’t sit still. The need to barge into Salvatore’s office and yank out the girl's hair gripped her in its tight claw that she felt suffocated. "What the fuck are they still doing in there?" She frowned, tapping her right foot on the ground impatiently. "He didn't take this long with me.” She could recall the sob that racked through her as she came down from the crescendo of her orgasm, Salvatore thrusted into her a few more times, riding through the sensation with her as he sought his own release. He would have spilt his seed into her just like she dreamt of if Giovanni hadn’t interrupted them. She frowned again, her mouth turning downward as she banged her palm on her desk. "I will kill that rat once I get my hand on her, Salvatore is mine and mine alone," she paced around her little space, and stare at the door every few seconds. "That's it,
Chapter 7 Mrs Emilia De Rosso step out of Salvatore's office and led the way to the elevator with Ariana behind her. She was so furious that she didn’t notice those around her greeting her as she walks past them. “Mother, where are you going?” Ariana called after her as she kept walking without giving any attention to her surrounding. “To my office,” she answered at the same time Ariana caught up to her. “But your office is just opposite Giovanni’s office, why are you going toward the elevator?” Emilia looked around and was surprised to find out she is indeed going in the wrong direction. She turned around and stormed into her office. "He is getting out of hand Ariana," she finally blurts out what was troubling her. "How is that?" Ariana stared at her. "He never dares to tell me to my face that he slept with two of his staff, but now he has become bold,” she frowned. "It's like he doesn't even have any emotion left in him.” "I know mother," Ariana placed a comforting hand on h
Chapter 8 Aria swipe her hand over the racks of clothes in the boutique, she pulled out a red classy dress and stretched it in front of Luciana. "This will look hot on you," she cooed. "I don't like it, it is too revealing," Luciana complained. "And that is exactly what makes it better." Aria gave it to the attendant, she pulled more clothes while Luciana looked on. "That's all," Aria dropped the last dress she picked into the shopping basket. "Now we will go to the lingerie section." Luciana gawked at her. "Why should we go there?" Aria glared at her, she grabbed her arm and pulled her towards the private section. "You wanted a change, right? Then you l have to do everything I say without asking any questions." Luciana kept her mouth shut afterwards and followed her around like a sacrificial lamb. Aria picked out everything she needs and they pay for it at the counter. "Do you want some ice cream? It will be my treat," Luciana bobbed her head so quickly as if she is a five
Chapter 9 “I have found her,” he announced to the person on the other end of the call. “Get me every information you can find about her and send them to my mail in the next twenty-four hours,” a calm female voice instructed. "Yes ma'am," he drops the call and walked out of the ice cream shop. ********** 2 P.M. DE ROSSO EMPIRE “What did he say?” Ariana asked, staring at her mother-in-law with curiosity. Emilia dropped the call and twirled around in her seat. She couldn't contain her joy at the news she had just received and it could be seen on her face. “He has found a suitable candidate. He should send me her details soon.” She smiled at the thought of seeing the lucky lady. “How will you tell Salvatore?” Ariana asked. She could already picture the outburst and drama that would happen once he learns of their plan. “That will be handled, trust me,” Emilia's smile widens even more. “It is done. I have put up the vacancy for the post of new PA and secretary,” Ariana mentioned o
Chapter 10 "A job... I need a job to live," Luciana explained. "You of all people, should know I can't keep sitting at home all day." "Figured you would say that, so I took it upon myself to make sure you have everything you need. We don't want you going down the tunnel of depression again," Aria revealed. "You found one?" Luciana probed. "Yes, Luci!" Aria exclaimed. "I may have pulled a few strings to get the information I needed, but it is up to you to secure the job." "Oh, my goodness!" Luci screamed, her eyes twinkling like the stars in the sky. "Because you are just coming out into the world again, I could have asked you to replace me in my current workplace and go for this big shot interview," Aria paused. She tried to assess Luci's expression before continuing. "But you need this change, and there is nowhere better than for you to apply to this company." "What is so special about them?" Luci wondered. She finds it odd that Aria placed such a company in a highly esteemed p
[Note: There are some Italian words in this chapter, as I am just studying the language I had to rely on G****e Translate for help. The English meaning of each word can be found at the end of the chapter, for those who understand the language and can speak it fluently, I apologize in advance if the words are not entirely correct.] Chapter 11 -----THE VALENTE’S MANSION----- Ariana pulled up in the garage of her parent's home, she parked her Bugatti centodieci before getting out of the car. The beeping sound of the sleek black beauty as it automatically locked itself filled the silent driveway while Ariana walked towards the front porch. She delivers two quick raps on the door before twisting the doorknob.‘Anyone in the house,’ she called and within minutes the living room was filled with the staff.‘Benvenuta signorina Ariana,’ they all greeted her at once. ‘Buongiorno a tutti, dov'è la mia mamma?’ ‘Lei è in sala da pranzo,’ one staff answered. ‘Grazie.’ She gave her bag to one
Chapter 12Ariana's car stopped in front of the company, she got down just in time to see her fiance's car pull over in the parking lot.'Babe,' she yelled to grab his attention as she ran toward him.Giovanni smiled, widening his arms to engulf her in a big hug.'My love,' he cooed. 'How was your night?''It was boring,' Ariana pouted, looking up at him with doe eyes.'You mean my mum is boring?'‘Oh my God, Giovanni, I didn't mean that I only meant it was boring without you beside me.’‘I know, I'm just pulling your leg,’ he intertwined their hands and pulled her into the company.‘I can't wait to finally have you as mine forever, with no mum or mother to hold you with them,’ Giovanni pouted, and she hit his shoulder playfully.‘I am already yours,' she told him, and he leaned down to claim her lip in a passionate kiss.The sound of giggling pulled them apart and Ariana blushed so hard as she saw the number of people watching her make out with her husband-to-be in the lobby.‘Do you
Chapter 18Luciana yawned and stretched on her bed before forcing herself out of bed, this is the first time she has had to wake up as early as possible. With a glance at the alarm clock on the table next to her bed which reads 5 AM, she yawns once more and pushes the bedsheet aside.Tomorrow would be her first day of work at De Rosso Empire and she didn’t want to give the impression that she wasn’t serious about working there just because the chairperson scouted her for the job. Luciana contemplated going into the bathroom in her pyjamas or taking it off.‘I live alone, no one would care or know if I walked into the bathroom naked,’ with that, she started to pull off her pyjama before stepping into the bathroom.Starting from now on, Luciana knew her daily routine especially her morning routine would have to change if she wanted to get her job done before her contract expired. Waking up early to make breakfast and prepare for work would now be a priority until she learn how to manage
Chapter 17Luciana stared down at the file in her hand as she sat in the back seat of Emilia's car. Emilia had ordered her driver to make sure she got home.A sigh left Luciana's lip as she thought back to her conversation with Emilia, after agreeing to let her work and earn her pay, Ariana reminded her mother-in-law that being Salvatore's secretary would not get her close to him, but being his PA would and that led to her accepting to work as Salvatore's assistant.Luciana sighed again before leaning back against the seat, her mind whirling with different thoughts and questions.How would she be able to tame such a grown-ass man? Did she make a mistake by jumping at the offer so quickly? Would she be able to pull this off? Will she even get to do anything before Salvatore throws her out of his company and home?Somehow, she knew she didn’t think things through before agreeing to the terms of the job. How could she when the reward has to do with her life goal, with the De Rosso's powe
Chapter 16 A lot of candidates grumbled when they were told the interview had been cancelled. They wanted to be Salvatore's secretary so it came as a blow to them when they heard a candidate had been chosen already. The guard had to force them to leave, chasing them out of the company before they created a ruckus. Once the hall was cleared, all activities on the first floor went back to normal and everyone went back to their position. . Isabella paced to and fro in the small space of her office. She wasn't bothered by the fact that her office is basically just her desk, computer and six chairs seated against the wall opposite her desk in an open space that is like a lobby to Salvatore's office and anyone who walks in right now would find her lazing around. She kept thinking of ways to stop Emilia and Ariana from succeeding in the plan to replace her and also find a way to stay in Salvatore’s life as well. Recalling what she heard about Salvatore hating the idea of being tied down
Chapter 15 ‘What are you talking about?’ Luciana inquired refusing to believe what she just heard. ‘You might want to sit down for this my dear, I wouldn't want you to fall due to shock.’ Emilia gestured to the couch at the corner of the office. Luciana eyed Emilia cautiously, she wanted to know why this woman addressed herself as her mother-in-law since she couldn’t recall being engaged to anyone before. Knowing she had no choice, Luciana moved toward the couch to sit down and listen to what Emilia had to say. ‘What do you mean you will soon be my mother-in-law?’ She asked as soon as her butt touched the soft cushion. ‘Ariana,’ Emilia called, and the brown-eyed woman moved forward. She gave Luciana a bronze folder, and with so much curiousness brimming in her, Luciana pulled the string holding it together and her posture suddenly turned stiff as she stared at her name which was printed boldly on the first page of the files in the folder. ‘I suppose you want an explanation as to
Chapter 14 Luciana was getting tired of hearing the ladies fantasize about working for Salvatore and all the dirty things they wished they could do with him. Their incessant noise was starting to annoy the fuck out of her, and she was starting to sport a headache. What helped her situation was the fact that the hall had good air conditioning even though it was overcrowded. She had concluded that she would leave in the next 30 minutes if no one showed up to update them about the first phase of the interview. Only 20 people would be chosen, so she saw no reason why she had to sit with these dead brains when she was certain they wouldn’t even spare her CV a glance. ‘I will just have to apologize to Aria and tell her I have been disqualified,’ Luciana mumbled under her breath while trying to distract herself from the things going on around her with the game she was playing. Which didn’t seem to work since the women around her kept getting louder with each second. With a frustrated hu
Chapter 13Luciana walked into the company's lobby and her jaw dropped in awe.She has heard of how majestic the company is but has never seen it for herself. To think she is here right now seems like a dream.She pinched herself to be sure and the sting in her right cheek tells her this is no dream, this is happening.Recalling what Aria taught her, she schooled her face and rid it of any expression then she lifted her chin like someone who bathed in wealth on a daily basis before walking toward the front desk.‘Good morning,’ she greeted, making sure she didn't sound too excited or naive while also not sounding rude.‘Good morning, how can I be of service to you today?' The receptionist flashed her a smile and Luciana could tell she was faking it.That is something Luciana does daily, so it was easy for her to distinguish between a real smile and a fake one. But that isn't why she is here today.‘I am here for the interview,' Luciana replied and she watched as the smile dropped from
Chapter 12Ariana's car stopped in front of the company, she got down just in time to see her fiance's car pull over in the parking lot.'Babe,' she yelled to grab his attention as she ran toward him.Giovanni smiled, widening his arms to engulf her in a big hug.'My love,' he cooed. 'How was your night?''It was boring,' Ariana pouted, looking up at him with doe eyes.'You mean my mum is boring?'‘Oh my God, Giovanni, I didn't mean that I only meant it was boring without you beside me.’‘I know, I'm just pulling your leg,’ he intertwined their hands and pulled her into the company.‘I can't wait to finally have you as mine forever, with no mum or mother to hold you with them,’ Giovanni pouted, and she hit his shoulder playfully.‘I am already yours,' she told him, and he leaned down to claim her lip in a passionate kiss.The sound of giggling pulled them apart and Ariana blushed so hard as she saw the number of people watching her make out with her husband-to-be in the lobby.‘Do you
[Note: There are some Italian words in this chapter, as I am just studying the language I had to rely on G****e Translate for help. The English meaning of each word can be found at the end of the chapter, for those who understand the language and can speak it fluently, I apologize in advance if the words are not entirely correct.] Chapter 11 -----THE VALENTE’S MANSION----- Ariana pulled up in the garage of her parent's home, she parked her Bugatti centodieci before getting out of the car. The beeping sound of the sleek black beauty as it automatically locked itself filled the silent driveway while Ariana walked towards the front porch. She delivers two quick raps on the door before twisting the doorknob.‘Anyone in the house,’ she called and within minutes the living room was filled with the staff.‘Benvenuta signorina Ariana,’ they all greeted her at once. ‘Buongiorno a tutti, dov'è la mia mamma?’ ‘Lei è in sala da pranzo,’ one staff answered. ‘Grazie.’ She gave her bag to one
Chapter 10 "A job... I need a job to live," Luciana explained. "You of all people, should know I can't keep sitting at home all day." "Figured you would say that, so I took it upon myself to make sure you have everything you need. We don't want you going down the tunnel of depression again," Aria revealed. "You found one?" Luciana probed. "Yes, Luci!" Aria exclaimed. "I may have pulled a few strings to get the information I needed, but it is up to you to secure the job." "Oh, my goodness!" Luci screamed, her eyes twinkling like the stars in the sky. "Because you are just coming out into the world again, I could have asked you to replace me in my current workplace and go for this big shot interview," Aria paused. She tried to assess Luci's expression before continuing. "But you need this change, and there is nowhere better than for you to apply to this company." "What is so special about them?" Luci wondered. She finds it odd that Aria placed such a company in a highly esteemed p