Mia’s pov I was dreaming of Lorenzo pressing kisses against my eyes blinked then open, or perhaps I had been half awake for a while now. As I stared into Lorenzo’s eyes, I felt my heart start to race and thump against the side of my chest as emotions began to flood through every inch of my insides at once. When I moved a little, I realized that Lorenzo was holding my around my waist, with me lying halfway atop his chest. I let out a small yawn and massaged my eyes a little.There was significant softness in his eyes as he took all of me in. I could feel his hands massaging the joints around my lower back and hips and it took a few moments for all that went down between us last night to crash down on me at once. My mouth fell open for a few seconds but nothing was able to come out. It was like Lorenzo understood what was going through my head right now because an amused look settled on his face. I ducked my face as I felt it darken with color but when I made to roll off his
Mia’s pov Lorenzo was having a meeting right here in the house, in one of the sitting rooms which we never make use of. A few of his men have been here for over three hours and it doesn’t sound like they’re gonna leave anytime soon. That made me annoyed at a point.Lorenzo had been about to have fun with my body right there in the kitchen before those men of his had arrived, announcing that a problem had arisen, and they’ve all been right in the sitting room ever since.I had prepared the food which I had been working on before Lorenzo’s men arrived and since it didn’t seem like Lorenzo was gonna come out soon, I packaged the entire thing and stored some of them in the microwave, then I kept the rest in the freezer for tomorrow. I let out a sigh as I began to wonder what I should do next. I had nothing else to do right now, nothing was particularly exciting right now, because what I really want right now is none other that Lorenzo.I headed upstairs and laid on the bed, fid
Lorenzo’s pov When Mia had arrived in this room right where I had been having a meeting with my men, I certainly hadn’t been expecting her attendance so I had been surprised at first.The day had stated nicely and I had begun to entertain lewd thoughts as I watched as prepare food in the kitchen looking domestic as hell and so damn inviting, but my men had chose that moment to arrive, declaring that there was a problem. Of course, on a normal day, I’d have chased them away while ordering them to never arrive at my house announced, but they had come with urgent business at hand and I knew i couldn’t postpron the meeting.I used to believe Mia hated most things related to the mafia. So far, from all what I’ve been able to gather on her after studying her, I knew she wasn’t fond of things related to mafia. Of course, she had been born into it and had grew up in it, but the sight of blood still makes her dizzy. It’s why I never even contemplated that she’d come over here, becau
Jules pov “So, how serious is this crush which you have on me?” Xander asked, tone blunt and direct. I choked on the mouthful of drink I had in my throat while I felt color flood my cheeks. Xander and I have been seated at the table for over ten minutes and neither of us had broken the silence until right now. I had known that he was blunt and cold, Taylor had given me a rundown of his personality, but it had still shocked me to the core to witness said bluntness right now. I slowly cleared my throat while trying to move past my embarrassment.“What?” I whispered and I watched as he scoffed before gulping down his drink.“That’s the reason why we’re right here, isn’t it? Because you have a crush on me.” He continued and I cleared my throat, remembering that Taylor had informed him that I had a crush on him.“Oh, yeah…” I ended up mumbling, cheeks ablaze. I was unable to meet his eyes so I stared straight at my drink.“So, answer my question then.” He continued, voice gra
Mia’s pov Lorenzo and I had returned back to the large house which we had temporarily stayed in while the main house got retouched, after the hose got invaded.I’d have loved it if we had returned on a different circumstance, like if we had returned just to spent more time witt es h other, because it was right in this hoise thst we had grown impossibly close to each other. But, that wasn’t the reason why we were here. We’re here because we have because Lorenzo had a party to throw, and well, I was here for it.Every year, certain mafia family needs to throw a party for yet rest of the mafia lords in the country. This year’s was Lorenzo’s turn and he was determined to outdo himself. The party was gonna be held right here in this house, since it’s ridiculously large anyway.I let out a long sigh as I stared at the people carrying supplies right into the kitchen. As soon as Lorenzo snd I got here this morning, we’ve been so busy that we have seen each other since then and it’s b
Mia’s pov My heart had stopped functioning in that momrnt as I watched the man fell back, eyes rolled into his head and mouth parted as blood looked around him. At this point, the party had stopped as well, everyone had witnessed as Lorenzo had shot someone because they had tried to have their way with me.When Lorenzo glanced at me, I felt a sob bubble in my throat, beart constricting with so many feelings at once as he approached me. Once he was close enough, I flew into his arms, uncaring that he had just killed someone right now, all that mattered right now was that he was present and then since he was, nothing could happen to me, because I’d always be safe.It felt like he was saying those exact words to me right now even though he was silent, but his hands were doing the talking just fine as it stroked my hair and held me close to him. I knew that what he had just done could have consequences, but I wasn’t sure he cared about that right now, especially as he spoke next.
Molly’s pov ‘Gonzales encounters immense downfall, one could almost say that he fell from Grace to grass’.The journalist speaking in the tv spoke up right before a picture of my father got displayed. I felt my heartbeat sped up as I sat up straighter, watching as slides of my father getting arrested for questioning got shown. I bit on my lips as I switched the channel, but the next one was also giving news about my father, explaining that his new worth had now dropped drastically and that the company he’s running has now been seized due to it being a collectoral.It felt like a joke how everything was now falling for him. After poundering on the matter for a while, I kind of figured out who was behind it. It was Lorenzo, of course. It just has to be.I had been expecting him to strike for a while now because he was still gonna undoubtedly get his revenge on the murderer of his parents no matter what: this has even taken way longer than I had expected.As I read through a bl
Mia’s pov A slap landing across my cheek was when I felt right from the back of my mind before a gasp flew out from my mouth as my eyes flew open. As I blinked a bunch of times to get the dark spots out of my eyes, it didn’t take more than a few seconds for everything that had happened to hit me right in the face.When it did, another gasp tore past my throat as I blinked at Aisha, the person I had genuinely thought was a friend of mine. Her brother was sitting in the far end of the room, and two other people were standing beside him, they were all staring down at something. When I glanced back at Aisha, she had a brow arched at me.“Still speechless? Still in shock?” She crooned before letting out a laugh, one which made me flinch. That alerted her brother and the guys bent around him before he glanced in our direction the next moment.“Sleeping beauty has finally risen.” He mused before letting out a small laugh. I shook my head to try cleerly out the woodsy feeling, it felt like I
Mia’s pov “I had a lover back then, I kept it away from you because I wasn’t sure you’d approve. He was a little bit older back then, but was very good looking and brilliant. We were in love. After I realized that I was betrothed to Mr. Romero, he suggested we eloped, he was ready to turn his back on his family for me, and I followed him, because well, our lives were already miserable, so I took the first outing I saw. It killed me doing that because then I knew you’d be subjected to my fate, but I just had to be selfish, you know?”As she spoke, I felt shocked to the core on realizing that I really didn’t know my twin like I used to think.It made me feel chills run down my spine as I stared at her right now.I used to think we were best friends, that we didn’t keep secrets from each other. But, it’s very clear that I had been wrong.“I wouldn’t have been selfish though. I’d never have done that to you,” I ended up whispering after a few moments because it was the truth. That was
Mia’s pov “There’s a little traffic but we should be at our destination in no time.” One of my guards who was today’s designated driver called out and I nodded in response, flashing him a warm smile.“Of course, thank you.”I relaxed into my seat after that, letting my mind wander around. I had left the house almost two hours ago, because I wanted to get something for Lorenzo amongst other things. Lorenzo had taken it upon himself to make my birthday the best day I’ve ever experienced in my entire life, and till now, it still manages to make me giddy whenever I think about it.It started with a birthday sex. Lorenzo said that’s the best way to celebrate being a year older and I really couldn’t agree more. After that, we went to the various locations Lorenzo had listed out. He managed to arrange surprises in every single location that I kept smiling from ear to ear as we exited each location. It felt insane to even comprehend. He showered me with so many gifts that still makes
Lorenzo’s pov I found myself drawing up into a sitting position along with her. Her eyes were wide open and she was staring straight ahead. Her mouth were parted in what I’d term as shock, and I wasn’t sure of what to make of her reaction to the brought up topic.Wasn’t I supposed to bring it up? Or, is this also a part of the bunch of stuff she read online?“Is something wrong?” I asked as I reached for her hand. Her eyes were still blown wide when it locked with mine.“I- I didn’t come to your office, it wasn’t me at all, I swear.” She breathed out, grip tight around my fingers. I nodded my head as I tried getting her to relax.“It wasn’t a bad thing, Mia. We were just having fun, weren’t we? Is this also a part of the stuff you read online? For you to act this way when the topic gets brought up, hm?” I asked, watching as her eyes widened even more before she frantically shook her head.“No, no. Lorenzo, you’re not getting what I’ve been saying. You’re yet to understand.” She be
Lorenzo’s pov Mia’s lips were slightly parted as she slept peacefully atop me. We had been lazily discussing about a bunch of random things before she slowly drifted off to sleep. I was sitting on the couch in the sitting room and she was perched over my laps, curled up in a cute ball. I felt my heart sting flutter a little as I let my gaze wander over inch of her face.She was so gorgeous that it sometimes hurts to look at, it makes me wonder how her peers hadn’t been ridiculously jealous of her while they had all been growing up together.She let out a small yawn as she snuggled into me even more, causing me to smile fondly as I reached out to brush the small strand off her out of her face.I was madly, stupidly, ridiculously in love with her that it was ridiculous to sometimes to think about. It was ridiculous before it had never crossed my mind that I’d one day ever have this much raw, intense person got someone, for someone whose father had ruined my life decades ago.I lo
Mia’s pov I was busy cleaning the counter when Lorenzo said most unexpected thing ever.“I love you.”It was just three words, but it made everything stumble to a stop in my mind as soon as it registered in my mind. I blinked once, shock resonating in my mind as I slowly glanced up from what I was doing to blink at Lorenzo. He was standing at the other side of the island, hand lastly wrapped around a glass of drink.His eyes was lazily trained on me and I blinked once while wondering if I had heard wrong. He hummed as he lazily walked around the island till he was standing in front of me. One of his fingers tipped my head backwards until I was staring into his eyes.“I love you.” He breathed out softly and I felt my lips tremble in shock.“I- I thought I heard wrong.” I whispered and he snorted, a small grin tugging at his lips.“You clearly didn’t.” He hummed, eyes glistening.The words swirled around my mind, right into the middle of my heart to settle there.I love you.
Mia’s pov “I guess I understand where you’re coming from, I’d just be lying if I claim to not understand, seeing as I also grew up with so many dumb stereotypes.” I breathed out before pulling away from his grip, back facing him as I folded my arms around my middle.“But I still don’t like it though. Why do random women have to sit on you like that? That should always be me and no one else.” I breathed out. It took a few minutes for Lorenzo to be blanketing me with his large body from behind as he spoke.“You jealous, princess?”I scoffed and almost pulled away from his grip but his hold was unmoving.“Of course I am. Who wouldn’t be jealous? You tell me, wouldn’t you be jealous if you see me perched on a random man’s laps?” I asked and I felt his grip tightened around my waist almost immediately as he nosed at the side of my throat.“I wouldn’t be jealous.” He finally mumbled in response and I scoffed because I knew he was lying through his teeth. He hated the thought of othe
Mia’s pov I had just returned from the mall where I had gone to shop for knitting supplies when the text had arrived in my phone.‘Come over to my working spot, miss you’Along with an address attached.The text had arrived from an unsaved number but I could tell Lorenzo had been the one who sent the mail because the address was one of his clubs which I haven’t been to yet. It was already early evening and I wasn’t really doing anything; so I decided to go get ready because I miss him and couldn’t wait to see him.I’d have put a call through to him first but I didn’t any to do that, I wanted to just arrive there like that, and that’s exactly what I had in mind as I got ready. It didn’t take long for me to settle on something to wear, and putting a light makeup on as well. Once I was done, I gave the address to one of my guards and we were driving over to the location almost immediately.The drive was a bit long but as soon as we pulled up at the location, I felt energized al
Mia’s pov After Lorenzo went to his meeting, and that was had to convince me to stay in the office and not come into the neighboring room where the meeting was taking place in. After he left, because I was bored. It didn’t take long for me to fall asleep. My initial plan was to ignore his words and walk into the meeting, but because he had sounded quite serious while asking me not to come in, I decided to obey his instructions like a good girl xxWhen I blinked my eyes open, Lorenzo was crouching in front of me, fingers moving through my hair strands and a soft look in his eyes as our eyes locked.“Why did I think you weren't gonna listen to me and was gonna come into that meeting?” He murmured softly as his hand brushed over my cheek to rest a thumb over my bottom lip.I couldn’t help the snort that escaped my lips. “You’d be surprised by how well i can listen to instructions.” I breathed out and he laughed softly. When I sat up moments later, I arched a brow at him.“Was th
Mia’s pov I was accompanying Lorenzo to the office today and I was very excited about that. This decision came up after I complained about being bored to Lorenzo. He decided that the change of scenery would do me good, and that he’d also like me to be to his office got the first time. I had been hyped as soon as he informed me that he I’ll be going with him, which is why I’m currently bursting with excitement. We’re currently in the car which and as usual, I fiddled with the radio while trying to settle on what to listen to.“Do you have anything in mind that you’d like to do today?” Lorenzo asked and I turned the question around in my head for a few minutes.“Something like what?” I asked and he shrugged one of his shoulders.“Anything, it doesn’t have to be something special or serious.” He suggested and I contemplated on what he said after a long while before responding.“We could go play a game.” I suggested and when he snorted, I glared at him.“You told me to pick anyt