LUCA'S POV.If I heard one more word about somebody wanting to see me, I might've just punched myself square in the face. It was on days like these that I hated the choice I made to be a money lender, everybody wanted to beg for mercy once they couldn't pay, and I couldn't handle those much meetings. I'd just finished with an Indian CEO who I'd lent fifty thousand dollars two months ago to fund his startup, and I must say I was completely spent. At first I'd been very confident in him and his business, because I had a thing for startups, but he'd eventually started to prove me wrong with all the wrong business decisions he'd been making, and now he had been here to beg me for more time just like the rest of them. So disappointing.I took a deep breath and massaged my temples before my phone started ringing, cutting me off from my thoughts. I snagged the device from the table and scrunched my brows when I saw the contact name. Matt freaking Hawkins.I picked up immediately. "Look who
SCARLETT'S POV. After the best shower I'd taken since I'd been in this house, I got out of the shower feeling all clean and pampered like a new born . I would've taken sometime to admire my fresh face in the mirror, but I got reminded that I didn't have enough time for admiring when I had a two hour long drive ahead of me. I quickly got my hair styled into a sleek ponytail and got dressed in some school friendly clothes. After a forced conversation with Luca yesterday evening when he'd got back, he'd agreed to allow me get my school things from the house.I'd been happy at first at the possibility of seeing my parents, but then he'd killed my excitement by letting me know that his men were going to get them for me, and I was going to have my materials ready in the morning when I was ready to go. I didn't know what was his problem with cutting me off from my family though, it was just so weird. The whole thing was still weird to me, why would a man of his age and looks want to buy a
SCARLETT'S POV.The familiar buzz of the school environment had my lips turning up, and when we got closer to the parking lot and I sighted a few people that I knew, I bursted into a huge grin, feeling my soul come alive again."Thanks for the drive, I'll get going now," I told big guy, taking off my seatbelt and getting my mind prepared for the day.I caught his smile from the mirror and I couldn't help but think the he was way nicer than he looked. He seemed like somebody with a story that I'd liked to hear one day, but that was going to be later. All that was on my mind right now was how to break it to my friends that I was now married to Luca freaking Nicholas."Have fun, Scarlett, and be like me. Don't give a damn about what anyone thinks and you'll live a way better life," he advised, gesturing for me to step out and I nodded."I'll be sure to remember that, see you later," I got out of the car and of course once I got out I noticed there were lots of eyes on me, but then I rem
LUCA'S POV.When I was done with the last piece of work I had to do for the day, which mostly consisted of things that I'd just forced in and didn't actually have to do by myself, because I was a workaholic, I cleared my table and got out of the office.On my way out, I stopped at Maya's table to let her know so she could handle every other thing on our floor, and found her slacking. Her phone was on landscape, supported by a coffee mug and because of my impressive height and sight, I could clearly make out that she was watching an episode of some crappy TV show, I'd noticed Matt watched a lot the few times I'd been at his house.How unprofessional of her. I guess she'd not expected me to be done in the office so early today, because I usually stayed in the office till way later than this. That was no excuse. I cleared my throat very loudly and she almost jumped right out off her seat when she noticed me. Her eyes went wide as saucers and she went all red in the face. "I'm so so sor
SCARLETT'S POV.The next day at school was a blur and before I knew it, the big guy and I were heading home while listening to Celine Dion again. When the car came to a stop at the mansion, I let out a huge sigh and grabbed my bag from the seat. Seeing this mansion always did something to my insides that I hated. It always felt like chains holding me down. "Thanks for the ride, I'll see you later," I threw a salute to the big guy and sluggishly made my way inside. After fixing up a plate of waffles Grace had made this morning and kept for me as I'd instructed, I took a seat and started to devour it.On my third waffle, my phone rang and I jumped, fishing it out of my bag while trying to chew the rest of the food before answering. It was an unknown caller, so I was a little skeptical before answering."Hello, who is it?" The voice had me going still, with the remains of the waffle almost coming out of my mouth. "Hey, babe. It's me, Kev," Kevin's deep voice said from the speaker and
SCARLETT'S POV.Saturday used to be my favourite day of the week but today, it so wasn't. Back then, Saturday's were special to me because not only did I get time to relax and unwind, it was actually the time I got to spend as much time as I wanted her with Kevin. We used to meet up at his apartment and cuddle for the longest time before we set out for our date. One thing I loved about Kevin was that he was master at planning dates. From bungee jumping to skydiving, to just staying home and watching movies till we fell asleep, he was good at it. I never for once felt bored or tired of any Saturday I spent with him.Before I could result to sulking and going over photos of the both of us on my phone, I got out of bed and headed for the shower. When I was done in there, I fished out some comfy clothes and dragged myself downstairs to go grab some food. When going down, this time I was very careful, not knowing who I could come across all of a sudden. The number of people living in thi
LUCA'S POV.With a glass of whiskey in my hand and a mind full of vengeful thoughts, I got up from the couch and left my room to the balcony, wanting to look over the city to clear my head.The view from this spot was what made me love this mansion even more. It made me feel like I was in control, looking over everyone in the city. People loved to say I was a control freak and an asshole, but little did they know that hiding deep inside me was an insecure man. A man that craved the fear and attention that he got from being wealthy, because he felt like he had nothing else to offer than his looks.Yes, I finally said it. I was insecure as fuck and I played it very cool by putting up this hard exterior to the rest of the world, but could you really blame me? I'd had to experience for myself just how cruel the world was at the mere age of fifteen, and that had shaped me into the asshole I was. I would say I was way better before Ramson Damien came into my life and fucked my sister up. Y
SCARLETT'S POV.I groaned as I opened my eyes, my body feeling heavy with exhaustion. Monday mornings were always a struggle for me, especially after a hectic weekend spent cramming in assignments and studying. Dragging myself out of bed, I rubbed at my eyes in an attempt to shake off the remnants of sleep.Law school awaited me as usual, and as much as I knew the importance of attending every class, sometimes life seemed to have other plans. Today was no exception, but I had to push through. I stumbled into the shower, letting the hot water wake me up and revive my tired mind. The routine of getting ready was a blur— brushing my teeth, applying minimal makeup because today for some reason I felt like looking pretty, and hastily dressing in a casual but still professional attire.With my backpack overloaded with textbooks and notes, I made out of the house and the big guy drove me to school. The morning commute was chaotic as always, with people rushing past me and cars honking relent