Luca’s POV I did a double take.Alexa was dressed in a yellow and black dress that clung to all her curves like a glove. She was dressed to attract attention like a moth to a flame. I had no idea what to make of her unexpected appearance to begin with.I had no idea she even knew about Sofia’s art launch, but then again, the news had spread like wild fire through the mafia, so that could explain why she was here.My main concern right now, was why she was currently here.She was standing before a few large paintings hanging off one side of the wall. A few people were also checking out the paintings as well, but it was obvious that unlike Alexa, those people didn’t come here alone.I glanced around for Sofia and puffed out a small breath on seeing her talking with one of the ministers of the company and his wife about one of her paintings, with her two guards standing a few feet away from her. She was being thoroughly guarded which was just right. Taking that as my cue,
Luca’s POV “Fucking shit.” I quietly cursed beneath my breath, a dark scowl settled on my face right after.James had his lips pursed into a thin line, and he didn’t look impressed.He never liked Lola, throughout the time we hooked up back then, and he never bothered to hide it. Travis arrived at my other side and slung his arm over my shoulder.“What’s up dudes? Let’s go have some drinks, we haven’t had anything to drink since we all arrived here.” Travis spoke up but when I turned sideways to glance at him, he instantly knew something was off.“Shit. What’s wrong?” He demanded. I remained silent, not knowing how best to respond, but James spoke up on my behalf soon enough.“See that woman over there with his wife, she used to hook up with Luca some years back.”“Oh damn. What the hell is she looking for here? Or is she friends with Luca now?” Travis murmured with his eyes never leaving Lola and Sofia, who to Luca’s horror, were both giggling at something together.“Hell
Sofia’s POV I watched as Luca hastiky walked away, all the way to the outside of the hall where the exhibition was being held in. A troubled feeling settled over me a little.It was obvious that something had happened, something important enough for his guards to come summoned him so abruptly.I really hope nothing happens that might ruin today.I turned around and made my way forward, smiling at a few people who were waving at me. This was one of the reasons why I was really grateful for Luca’s presence.He had always been wary about this being safe when I had first pitched my idea to him, and him being here today in order to guard the entire place with his men and ensure that nothing goes wrong, made me feel really happy and less worried.Even though things were not as it used to be before, I’m glad that he was here right now today, doing this. Proving that even though we were not on the best talking terms, my safety is still utmost priority to him.Kayla rushed towards me and eng
Sofia’s pov ‘What could they want?’ I quietly asked myself as I drew a welcoming smile on my face, hoping that it appeared real and genuine, and not tired and exhausted like I actually feel right now.I’ve never talked to so much people one on one in the span of a few hours in my entire life. It was really overwhelming then I had anticipated.I don’t regret doing this exhibition. It left so much joy and satisfaction in my heart, but perhaps next time I’d be hosting this– which wouldn’t be anytime soon, I’d put a limit to people who’d be able to come in, that way, it wouldn’t get this crowded, and wouldn’t overwhelm me this way.“Hello there, I’m Sofia Ricci, the artist whom you’ve come to see today. I assume you’ve taken a look around, are there any paintings in particular which stood out to you?” I said in a single breath and I watched as the three women all exchanged looks amongst themselves.One of them, the one standing in the middle, whose hair was styled in a really high bun,
Luca’s POV After heading outside with the two perplexed looking guards, even before I emerged outside, I already knew that something had happened, coupled with the few words the guards had said to me, just when I had been about to say something in response to what Sofia had said about her needing to thank me. James had his gun out, along with Travis, and at soon as I made my way outside, I hastily whipped out my gun while regarding the unfolding scene carefully.Men clad in black and red where pouring in from different directions, jumping over the electric fence effortlessly, making it obvious that the electrocution projected into the wires atop the fence has definitely been disabled. James, Travis and the guards were taking care of the men, but they were starting to get outnumbered.I motioned for some of the guards to go watch over the people in the hall and prevent them from coming out. I also motioned for some other guards to go check the other side of the hall to ensure
Sofia’s pov Kayla was literally bouncing on her feet as she kept yapping about everyone of us going out for a celebration of the success of my launch.If I were to choose, I wanted to take a long bath and curl up by myself tonight. I was still feeling quite overwhelmed, but at least the zipping in my ears was starting to ease away now that I wasn’t in the cramped hall any longer.But, with the way Kayla was brimming with excitement right now, it was obvious that she wouldn’t be giving in easily if I refuse to come out with them for the celebration. And, if I should do that, not only would I be a huge spoil sport, It also wouldn’t make sense if I wouldn’t be going out to celebrate with them seeing as I’m the reason for the celebration in question right now.“A celebration? In where?” Travis, Kayla’s husband asked as he pressed his back behind his wife and placed his hands on her hips, probably to stop her from bouncing up and down. I watched as she instantly stopped bouncing an
Sofia’s pov The moment we alighted the Lamborghini which Luca drove himself tonight, we were instantly swamped with the paparazzi. I was grateful I had slipped a pair of sunglasses over my face before leaving the car, and as the camera flashes kept going off without pause, I felt my head pound a little.Luca’s hand closes around mine after a few fleeting seconds and he began to guide me past the swamp of paparazzis. It took me a couple of seconds to notice Luca’s guards were already starting to shove the paparazzis away from us. I ignored the questions and mics pointed in our faces, and the whoops from the people in an extremely long line, obviously waiting to be let into the club one at a time – as we made our way into the club. We climbed up the stairs, walking past bouncers who hastily bowed on noticing Luca. On arriving at the third floor of the club, the first thing I noticed was that it wasn’t all that loud nor rowdy up here, like it had been in the vip section of that c
Sofia’s pov The ride home was extremely silent. I couldn’t believe that the air between Luca and I could get any tenser, but tonight has proved my thoughts wrong. I was angry, definitely.Who wouldn’t be angry by the blatant show of disrespect. Excusing to go talk to the woman whom I had just introduced to him only a few hours ago – whatever it is that he went to ssy to her couldn’t be voiced out in my presence?I was very angry, and hurt.I don’t have a problem with Lola. She probably didn’t mean any harm. My main problem was Luca now.I kept to myself and alighted the car as soon as it drove into the compound, hastily making my way into the house. I was about to climb off the stairs when Luca, probably sensing that something was wrong, stopped me with a hand on my wrist.“Can I help you with something?” I asked, keeping my voice as neutral as possible.He fidgeted for a few moments before finally shaking his head.“What’s wrong?” He finslly asked and Sofia let out a started