Chapter 7

ALEJANDRO

I heard a soft knock and the door and I heard the voice of our maid telling it's time for dinner, the dinner.

I begrudgingly got up from the bed and proceeded to take a shower. I intentionally didn't prepare until now because I intend to make a very bad impression, and I might have no choice in this marriage but I intend to make this as unbearable for her as it is for me.

I finished up with my shower and then slowed down and did everything extra slowly. I put on a pair of black slacks , a black t-shirt with my black slides. I made sure I looked as casual as possible.

I left my room and then walked down the stairs with a lazy look in my eyes.

I got down the stairs and entered the dinning area to see my mother staring daggers at me and I knew I'd get an earful about manners after this dinner. I muttered a word of greeting to my parents and "in-laws" , totally ignoring my " bride" like she wasn't even there . Then I slid out a chair and sat down opposite her and sized her up.

She had her makeup on, and putting on a sleeveless dress and her hair was let down on her shoulders. I rolled my eyes and sighed loudly,I mean who wears a dress to dinner, she looks so boring and unattractive.

Our eyes met and I immediately remembered how attractive she was that night and how the fire in her eyes blazed with passion. I coughed, cleared my throat and looked away from her.

I could feel the intense stare of her eyes on my face though.

I proceeded to start eating my dinner, I ate as fast as I possibly could so I could leave here.

I finished up when everyone else was still halfway down and then I stood up to leave which made everyone to pause and stare

" Alejandro, where to ?" my father asked icily.

" Darling, why don't you take Adeline for a walk around the estate, get to know each other a bit." my mom said with a look that told me it wasn't a matter of choice.

Adeline's fork clattered noisily on the plate as she stood up to follow me outside.

ADELINE

I fastened the clasp around my necklace and stared at myself in the mirror.

I looked overdressed thanks to my nosy stepmother who got me a dress and made me wear it. She even went as far as hiring a makeup artist to paint my face and I had to comply because my father supported it.

The dress was a sleeveless red dress that had "take me I'm desperate" written all over it.

I put on low heels and proceeded to join my father and stepmother in the car.

Yes, my stepmother was coming along, unfortunately...

We got to the Armani estate right on time and it really was impressive, although it looked nothing like the devil's lair that they often call it.

I got out of the car and I was mesmirized by the well mowed lawn and beautiful garden.

The door looked like antique but it was beautiful.

The door was opened for us by their butler as they had been expecting us before.

We followed the butler into the dinning area.

The Armanis' were seated already but I noticed that the cause of my problems wasn't there.

Mr Armani sat at the head of the dinning area, and a very beautiful woman I assumed to be his wife, Alejandro's mother, sat beside him.

My father took his seat on the other side of Mr Armani and I tried to sit beside my father, but my stepmother shoved me aside stylishly and sat beside him.

I had to sit beside a beautiful teenage girl who was the carbon copy of Alejandro but with brown eyes and very feminine features.

I smiled politely as I sat down wondering how long I'd have to tolerate this torture.

We waited for almost an hour and there was still no sign of Alejandro coming down. His father was clearly running out of patience and was about to say something when we heard footsteps from the stairs.

I glanced up to see Alejandro walking down the stairs lazily with no sign of remorse.

I wondered how someone could look so beautiful in casual clothes. His black t-shirt showed hints of his muscular frame, I blushed crimson as I remembered running my hands across that body. He finally got to the table and sat down with an air of indifference and greeted everyone else except for me, I knew it was intentional but it still irked me for some reason.

Finally, dinner was served -I was starving- and we proceeded to begin eating. I felt his eyes on my face and I looked up to meet his stare.

He looked at me for a moment and looked away , but I continued to stare shamelessly at his face lost in my thoughts.

I was jolted back to reality by the screech of his chair as he stood up.

I looked at his plate and wondered how he finished his meal so quickly, he must really want to get out here too.

His mother said he should show me around the estate and he walked out wordlessly, I followed suit like a robot being controlled.

He walked in fast strides and I struggled to keep up with him. He walked past the garden and turned towards the back of the building, he stopped suddenly and turned back, waiting for me to catch up.

I finally caught up to him, breathless though, but I caught up.

He opened a door that was by the wall on the left, I hadn't even noticed there was a door there.

He stepped inside the door and I followed suit.

I stared in awe at the most beautiful indoor pool I've ever seen.

It was crescent shaped, with clear blue water and a stair case that went all the way down to the bottom.

I've always been a fan of water, Iove water but I'm a terrible swimmer.

I stood at the pool and I whirled suddenly when I heard the door slam behind me.

Alejandro was walking towards me in fast strides and the he was very close to my face.

My breath caught in my throat as I shifted backwards. He moved even closer to me and his face was inches from mine, I could literally feel his breath on my face and there was a blaze in his eyes.

I closed my eyes automatically as I waited for his lips to touch mine.

I felt a wave of fresh air as he pushed me into the water.

I gasped in shock and embarrassment, and then I began to panic and thrash about in the water. while he stood there watching me.

I began to scream for help then he realized I wasn't pretending and I couldn't swim so he dived in the water.

He carried me out the water effortlessly and left me there .

I was sure my face was red at this point.

My hair, dress and makeup was ruined, all ruined.

Although I was going to get rid of the dress eventually but still I was livid and beyond mad.

How dare he ?

Who does he think he is ?!

" What the fuck was that for ?" I asked enraged.

He continued to walk towards the door and I stood up and pulled his arm backwards.

He turned back with the same look of fire in his eyes.

" This is just the beginning, I'm going to make this union a living hell for you, you won't get peace that I promise you. You thought you were smart trying to rope me into marrying you but guess what it'll all be for show and I'm just getting started with you, little slut" He said

I stood there in shock and watched him stride out . I can't believe this is what I got into.

This is who I'll be stuck with for the rest of my life ?!

Well if he's going to play this game then I'm down for it.

I'm done being the weak and submissive Adeline I pretended to be all night long.

It is time to show him who Adeline Riolla Giovanni truly is.