CHAPTER 2

Camila

I stared at the mirror unsure if the person I was looking at was me. My long black was braided a tone side and left to rest on the other side of my shoulder, my brown eyes were bright yet had a sad gleam to them. I wore a long handless black gown that had a long slit, up to my knee. I applied some lipstick and paired my outfit with a silver pair of high heels.

‘you look pretty” my mother said observing me from across the room, I turned to face her with a small smile. She sighed and walked over to me, and place her two hands on my shoulder. “everything is going to be fine, sometimes your father thinks he does what is best for you but …I just need you to try and be happy” I nodded solemnly at her words as she led me out of the room to where my brothers were standing. Naturally, my brothers wouldn’t let me wear the dress I currently wore but they had to ignore since it e=was my father had chosen it. They walked in front of me and led the way other big hall we had for events. My father swung the door open and the people stood clapping. Then I saw him, Roman Romero, the youngest billionaire in the world, stinky rich, arrogant and just about cocky. I had only caught glimpses of him before.

He was tall with blonde hair and icy blue eyes. He wore a navy blue suit with a white shirt underneath open at the top that I could see some skin. we took our seats and the ceremony began. My father called us up to the stage, we said whatever we were told to say and he placed the ring on my fingers.

“let the party begin” father yelled. I didn’t wait a minute before I scrambled off the stage and walked to my brother, Diego.

“you did great ti amore” he said with a small smile. He was my favorite brother but I never told anyone. He was easygoing and found something good in every situation. “he looks nice and strong, at least I won’t open jars for you anymore” we both laughed at his attempt to lighten the mood. I saw Diego’s smile falter as he stared above my head. I turned to face the approaching Roman Romero. I gulped.

“Camila” he said in a deep voice. He stared at Diego and I. specifically Diego with an unimpressed expression.

“Diego Santiago” my elder brother said with an annoyed tone. “Camila’s second eldest brother”

“it’s a pleasure” Roman replied in a cold yet strong voice. “mind if I borrow her for a few minutes?” Diego gave me a sad glance before nodding and walking away. Roman looked st me with an impassive stare.

“would you like to dance?” he asked me. I gulped and searched my mind for an excuse.

“I don’t know how to; I’m not used to this” I lied smoothly.

“I’ll teach you” he took my slender hands in his large ones and led me to the middle of the ballroom. He placed my hands around his neck and slipped his hands around my waist. “flow with the music” we started to move slowly to the music. I stared down at his suit not having the courage to look into his eyes.

“look up bambina” he ordered. My eyes flickered to his face and I stared into his blue eyes. They were dark and empty and they sent shivers down my spines. The music stopped and I broke away from his touch. I walked quietly to a table and took a seat. I felt the seat beside mine shift and Roman took a seat. He dropped a glass of wine in front of me.

“I don’t drink” I said quietly pushing the glass away. He shrugged and gulped down his drink.

“we have to leave, it’s late” he stood up and pulled me up. He led me to where my father and brothers stood engaged in a conversation probably about business. He announced our departure and I stared at him confused until father dropped the bombshell that I would be following him home till further notice. Ace glared at Roman and stomped away with my brothers following right behind but Matias stayed. “bye sorellina” he whispered and kissed my forehead.

I was still in shock as we were led to the black limousine that was parked in front of the door. Roman opened the door and I stepped in. I made sure to stay away from him to avoid him seeing the tear in my eye. The car started and we drove off.