Chapter: FIVEGabriella's POV"—and then Darius came along to claim the proposal but I beat him to it and got the patent." Davis droned on"Nice." I said half-heartedly "Nice? I just told you how I worked hard during my travels and all I get is 'Nice'?" He turned to me annoyed that I was fawning over him like before."Sorry," I apologized with zero sincerity. "I'm just not interested.""What do you mean by that?" He raised a brow."When will we reach your family house again?" I ignored his question, looking out the window."In a few minutes. But you haven't answered me."I rolled my eyes. "I'm tired, Davis. You dragged me impromptu, the least you can do is leave me myself before we arrive.""Maddy would have been more enthusiastic." He muttered loud enough for me to hear but I closed my eyes pretending to be asleep.Just a week ago I would have launched into a series of questions and apologies because of that statement but now? I wish Maddy all luck for dealing with his nagging ass.Within ten m
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Chapter: FOURGabriella's POVI woke up to a knock. Groggily I tossed around the bed, swinging my arm to the space beside me. I patted it twice but didn't feel the figure that should have been there.I opened my eyes to see an empty room. Where was Mariano?The knocks came again. I sat up searching for my dress and found it folded on a chair. I swung my legs to the edge and took a step just to fall back to the bed with a grimace. My legs were completely sore and the wave of pain that shot through me wasn't funny."Hello ma'am," a voice at the door spoke "Sir asked me to get something for you."Sir? Did that mean Mariano?A wave of relief flooded through me. I wouldn't lie by saying I wasn't disappointed not waking up to him. But this brought a smile to my face."I'm coming," I called out and stood up again. It still hurt but I could stand up and waddle up to the door.A housekeeper was outside the door, with some folded clothes and tubes of cream right on top of the pile.She entered inside and w
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Chapter: THREEGabriella's POVIn one swoop I was in his arms as he walked towards a different door. I helped him open it and there was an inner room with a more simple yet luxurious decor.He dropped me on the bed, towering over me as he threw his shirt to a corner of the room and then his hands moved to his belt.I moved my hands to my side, trying to get my dress zipper open, just for him to grab my hands in a tight grip."Don't." His voice was deep now and husky. "I'll peel every piece of clothing off you with my own hands."I gulped but the force in his voice heated my body in more ways than one.I rested back and the now shirtless man crawled over me, taking my lips in a fierce hold."Tigrotta." He kissed his way down my neck. "Do you know my name?""Huh?" My head was already foggy, the sensations paired with the dim light and the warmth of his skin leaving me a little brain dead."I asked if you know the name of the man that is going to take you to heaven and back." I felt pressure at the s
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Chapter: TWOGabriella's POV "Excuse me?" His voice snapped me out of my daze. "Huh?" I looked up at him. God he was more handsome up closer. His eyes were deep like whirlpools slowly dragging me in. "I believe you must be in the wrong place." He said, his voice was deep but the sound slid through my ears and turned my brain to mush. "Wrong?" I looked around now seeing the setting of people seated around. I stood up immediately, the slight alcohol making my cheeks hot. "I am so sorry. I didn't notice... I'll go now." I made to move quickly before any club employee came and disgraced me for forgetting to check before I sat. As I was about to pass, a large arm grabbed me in place. I looked up in confusion, my eyes widening at the close proximity and staring deep into those eyes. "Do they scare you?" His face was etched with curiosity. "What? Of course not." I shook my head. "They are absolutely beautiful and so unique. I'm sorry if it sounds like fake flattery bu
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Chapter: ONEGabriella's POV"You have no idea how irritated I am by her presence. She's just sexy visually. A fucking prude." Davis, my fiancee, groaned.I stood by the door, visibly frozen in place. The little basket of hand made snacks felt heavy.Was he talking about me? It couldn't be."No way dude," Kevin, one of his close friends said. "To think we were tweaking on your behalf when the news about the marriage contract came out.""Yeah we thought you could easily get that pussy you had been planning on for over a year now." Tony chimed in."Well it's no use. Thought she would be a baddie but she's just a nun with a hot body. Can't believe I have to spend the rest of my life with a prude." Davis sighed."Thank God Maddy's still in the picture eh?" Kevin laughed. "Gabriella doesn't need to know.""Forget about Maddy and Gabby. We are in Vegas so let's get some strippers and have fun!!"Their boisterous laughter filled the room, each chuckle sending a sinking feeling down my stomach.I backed a
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