I turned to the other side of the bed and opened my eyes gently. I yawned loudly and then used my hands to cover my mouth."Oh shit," I muttered as I stretched and looked around the room.I rubbed my hand over my forehead, absolutely humiliated as I sat on my bed and saw the whole bed littered with snacks.Looking around the room, I yawned again then paused to remember what happened last night.Of course I remember gulping vodka like it was water. I also remember staggering for the most part and also how I almost shot Tiffany.Everything was blurry and I tried to hold my head as a way of stopping my head from hurting. I was having a hangover and the only thing that could help was to get food or something to eat.Just then, Tiffany's voice filled my head and I tried hard to remember what she said the previous night. It felt like a dream, all what she said about caring for me. A small smile crept on my lips as I remembered her words but the smile disappeared almost immediately and I w
Tiffany was alone in her room and she hadn't come out all day.A part of me felt bad and the other part felt scared. It's been two days since we had that conversation and every minute left me wondering what she was up to.Was she planning to run away? It didn't make any sense but somehow, I was scared of what she could do.I was worried about her so I made sure not to let her leave the house after the discussion. I told her to call Zino but my father was yet to call me. I wondered if she told him about her plans yet or she was seeking means to do it without anyone knowing.For the lost part of my thoughts, I felt like a bad person for locking her in so I decided to apologize to her.I walked to her door in well calculated strides and waited for a moment before knocking.I knocked gently on the door waiting for a response but there was no response."Tiffany!" I called from the door. "Can you hear me? I know you're in there."I took a deep breath and continued knocking. "Look, I'm sorr
The day was bright and I could tell it was morning already. I had such a good night and I couldn't deny it.I turned to see Tiffany and for a moment, I felt an intense peace. It felt so real and I just smiled thinking of everything that was happening. She was with me, finally.We don't need to talk about what had all happened in the past as I was ready to forget it all for the sake of our love.It felt good to see that things were back to normal or so I thought— it just filled me with so much serenity to see Tiffany laying beside me.I leaned closer to her and pecked her but she didn't move. She remained on the bed without turning to acknowledge me or my kiss on her cheek. "Good morning, Amore" I whispered.She ignored me and I just brushed it off. I stood up from the bed and grabbed a T-shirt from the bed. I wore it over my head and stretched before standing up from the bed.I looked at Tiff once more but she still wasn't moved by my presence. She remained where she was w
That hug.She didn't say anything and I was perfectly okay.I'm not sure how I felt being wrapped around Tiffany's arms for so long, but it felt good.She smelled like vanilla with a strong velvet mixed. I didn't want to leave her arms, at least not yet.Our breathing patterned aligned and just when her chest was heaving, I could feel it and even hear it. She was so relaxed trying to calm me down but it was deeper than that. She was truly making me feel relieved and I couldn't deny it."Are you okay?" She asked when she noticed I moved my head slightly.I sniffed. "Yeah."She gave a small smile in response then I shifted back a little and looked at her. That was okay and enough, I had to stop being in her arms acting like a baby."I'm— i'm sorry for being messed up, Tiff. I'm really —""No, don't be. It doesn't make sense that you're apologizing for feeling a little hurt."I wish I could tell her that it was more than a little hurt but I couldn't and that hurt me the most. I just loo
"So tell me what you think.""Hmm," I said and paused. I was trying hard to not react to what she was saying and the things she was doing.I clenched my jaw at the thought of her question. She was asking for my opinion after saying she wanted me to be her child's godfather when she gives birth.I couldn't bring myself to imagine a scenario where Tiffany would be with someone else.. Call me crazy but it didn't sound right to me."I'll make sure you have my own child to see what my father will do."I paused after saying that but she just raised her brow and looked at me. "How do you cope with your father?"I thought of the bed response but I couldn't come up with any at that moment. All I could think of was how much hatred I harbored for him and how he was making my life a living hell."I've always hated him," I replied honestly hoping she'd leave it at that.I was still wondering what on earth would make Tiffany think of making me her child's godfather. It was insane to start with and
TIFFANY'S POVMy phone was raised to my ear as I listened to Gladys talk over the phone. She was telling me about some stories but I was distracted."Are you even listening?" She asked and I shook my head back into consciousness."Uh— yeah.""You're not listening," she said. "You've barely responded to anything I've said and you don't even sound like you heard anything I said."I took a deep breath. "It's not that I am not listening, I just—""What's the problem? You know you can always tell me what it is," she reminded."I've just been thinking a lot about school. I'm starting classes soon and— I've been seeing someone's nudes all over the internet.""And so what? People get their stuff out all the time.""No you don't get it," I told her. "It's mine. That is my nude, Gladys.""Girl you're tripping cause no one leaked the photos.""I just—""Listen to me, I know you're overthinking things but stop it. That is your nude.""Right. I'm just uh— overthinking things. We'll talk tomorrow,
Getting my ride alone to school, I didn't have to wait for Luciano today. Frankly, I was surprised he let me go without saying anything. Although it was obvious he didn't approve the idea but it was his idea and I never forced him. When I got down from the taxi, I slid some bucks into the driver's hands and smiled at him politely. He didn't smile back and I wished I hadn't wasted my smile.I turned away and walked to the school building. Something about the way the students formed circles made my heart skip. It made me remember highschool, when everyone had group for nothing good.It's nothing though, I just needed to get into the class before the Professor.I couldn't stand answering his questions about my hair or my makeup or anything that could make anyone stare at me awkwardly. Was I just paranoid?I walked past some students having some funny conversations and chuckling loud. I hated it when people were this loud outside.Not my fault, I've just never been around som
I held the gift bags in my hands and smiled hard. It was my first time getting something for Luciano and I desperately want to be approved. I want him to be so excited and he should love it.'oh shit! Oh shit!! Oh shit!!!' I cussed every minute.I was nervous but also optimistic for the same reason. I was hoping he'd love his gift and I so badly wanted to see his reaction.I took a deep breath, getting ready for his reaction. I wiped my forehead with my hands trying to get myself relaxed but the elevator wasn't helping issue.It felt so fucking slow for some reasons and I couldn't bring myself to stop thinking of Luciano's reaction when he sees me.All that hours of thinking ended the moment I got to the floor and walked out of the elevator. I took one more deep breath and turned to the door. It just had to end soon.It was slightly opened so I knew Luciano was inside. He always locked the door whenever he wasn't around so I could easily tell when he was in.I pushed the door open and
It was finally the day I've been waiting for and the thought if it made me feel a flush of emotions.I sat down quietly and allowed the make up artist to apply the make up on my face. I couldn't believe it was really happening — my wedding day but if there was anything I was grateful for, it was that it happened and my mom was seeing today.It made me emotional to think of my mom and how she may have survived but may not likely live long enough to see me have kids.The thoughts of it only sent tears to my eyes but I tried my best to sniff back the tears so I wouldn't think my makeup."You look amazing hunny."It was my mom and her voice was silvery and calm. I could tell from the expression on her face that she was also glad that she could witness the event."It wasn't the saw when I met your father," she said to me. "And I'm glad."I turned slightly and looked at her. "Why?""Because we were so in love and no one approved of our marriage. No one wanted us to be together so it was us
TIFFANY'S POVI looked at my reflection in the mirror as the stylist packed my hair into a bun. A small smile crept on my lips but I couldn't deny the fact that I was anxious.I slightly opened my mouth to exhale and then kept fanning myself with my hands in an attempt to keep myself calm."You look incredible," the stylist said and brushed my hair again. "We just need to touch here a little, uh— then here you go," she said as she finished.I responded with a small smile and stood up. I was ready to join the Coronation and more than anything, I was hoping i'd not have a panic attack."Trust me," she said. "You look amazing. I wish you could see yourself with my eyes."I chuckled because that was a compliment that I didn't really understand."The men are here," she said and opened the door to my room. The two guards were Luciano's men appointed to take care of me through out the day."The dress looks exquisite," the huge one with brown eyes said. "You look beautiful too.""Thank you,"
I couldn't hide how nervous I felt about the coronation and anyone who saw me now would see it.I was dressed in an expensive black Tuxedo with a cream inner shirt. My hair was brushed backwards in such a way that made the curls fall to my side. I sighed and took a deep breath before stepping outside and looking down from the balcony upstairs.I saw the way the hall was decorated in such an exquisite way. The long tables were all placed horizontally and was decorated with ribbons.The strobe light illuminated the room and gave it this view that was eye catching and captivating.I stood there for a moment, admiring the view and trying to get rid of the anxiousness that came with the event.I looked around and in one head turn, I was desperately searching for Tiffany. I had no idea where she could be sitting or even standing but I did everything to search for her with my eyes.As I turned again, my gaze fell on my father."I can hear your heartbeat from miles away!" He said.I turned
"Fuck you," he cussed before ordering his men to stand down.His hand had begun to bleed due to all the force he applied while trying to get the watch off his wrist. The I told you so look was evident all over my face.A part of me felt sorry that he was going through that but all it took was one sharp belly pain to bring me back to my senses, there was absolutely no reason why I should spare Massimo. He stabbed me and proceeded to connive with Gladys to kidnap Tiffany, I couldn't forgive him for that, ever! "Arghh," I yelled out in anger, scaring Massimo and even his men. "Fuck," I screamed again. I enjoyed the way blood was dripping out of his wrist and unto the floor. Massimo stood still with his other hand clutching the arm of a chair. "I want to see you suffer, I want to see you bleed and plead for mercy. I hope you fucking die," I screamed. "I'm sorry Luciano, I really am. It wasn't my fault really, if I didn't stab you, you would have killed me, I'm sorry Luciano," he plead
With my hands on the wheels, father's words rang at the back of my head "it's a very bad idea, you might be working into your own death." I had told him not to worry but I wasn't so sure I wasn't worrying either.Tiffany on the other hand had no idea where I was going, it was normal, I hardly informed her about my whereabouts. But after the drama that took place the other day, I couldn't help but feel like she deserved to know every single detail about me, it was wrong to out her in the dark. My phone's screen lit up that instant as if agreeing with my thoughts to call Tiffany so I picked it and dialed her number. After the third ring, old town road stopped blasting into my ears and I heard her sweet voice instead "Hi Lu.""Committed suicide yet?" I had absolutely no idea what she was talking about."Huh?""Father said you're on your way to commit suicide," trust father to be dramatic about everything. "I just want to let you know that when or if you eventually die, I'll make your b
LUCIANOMy eyes darted around the room looking for nothing in particular. I just kept looking around as my mind wandered back and forth wondering what would happen at the coronation.I was trying to get a mental picture of how it could go but more than the anticipation, I was worried.I could feel it inside my venue that I wasn't very okay knowing the corporation was only a while away.My biggest concern is that I keep thinking of what would happen if I disappoint my father and he isn't satisfied. I tried to brush off the thoughts selling in my head but the more that I tried, the more I got anxious about it. The fact that my brain is wired to please my father just makes everything more and more difficult. I gave a sigh and leaned back on the chair I was sitting. My right hand was on the table in front of me and it randomly raised to touch my forehead.It was something I did unconsciously but the main point was to keep my self calm and try to be as composed as possible.Pieces of p
LUCIANOThe fact that they all knew Tiffany was a treasure to the family, made me smile as I walked down.I reached the staircase and held the rail as I walked downstairs carefully.A small smile cut across my face from just thinking of Tiffany and my hands inside her but the smile disappeared once I got to meet Zino.He was dressed in a faux fur cap and a black coat over his clothes. He looked like a Don as usual but that wasn't my concern.I was more concerned about what could have happened that needed me to he summoned so early.I tried to make a guess but they were all coming out wrongly or better still, I couldn't get a perfect guess of what it could be.I felt goosebumps on my body and I looked at my hands, quietly. I did that in such a way that no one would notice that my attention got diverted to look at myself.It was all Zino's presence and I knew it cause it isn't the first time it was happening to me.I don't know if it makes any sense but I always feel anxious around my f
I gave Tiffany a complete day cause I knew she needed some time alone.Everything happened so fast but more than anything, she was heartbroken about her mother's condition.I let her grieve but couldn't stop thinking shat I could have done if it was me in her position and it was my mother.I swallowed the lump in my throat and tried to think straight but Tiffany was all I could think of.I needed to know how we was faring and although I've been told countless times that she's okay, I just felt the strong urge to find it about that by myself.I stood up and walked to the mirror before taking a deep breath and raking my hands through my hair.I adjusted to look at the mirror and paused. "Tiffany, I'm so sorry that this is happening. It's all too crazy to comprehend but I think—" I paused and looked at my reflection in the mirror. "No, that didn't come out well."I sighed cause I was slightly getting frustrated from be in unable to come up with something reasonable.It was all too diffi
My heart skipped twice in a row and I couldn't stop my heart from beating so fast.I was both anxious and nervous. I clenched my jaw as I thought of everything he said.Zino said Tiffany's mom isn't his wife. I've never heard anything more crazier than that and as I stood there waiting, it just began to make more sense to me.Everything began adding up and I swallowed hard as I thought of it. They never acted in a romantic way for years.I mean, I saw it.. The signs but I always overlooked it cause they always had a way to play things the way they wanted. My mind flashed to numerous occasions and I just swallowed hard. "Fuck," I blurted. There was absolutely nothing I could say to make it all make sense to me."So—" I started. "Why do you want me to wait?" My father asked me to wait behind after the whole confession thing and I couldn't think of a reason why he wanted me to wait behind."Tiffany," he responded. She needs to hear it too.""Oh."I gave a small nod in agreement because