Giovanna's POVAfter dinner, I went back to my room and looked around. There was nothing to do. Maybe I really should take a shower. I had thought about going on a shower strike, but I was already starting to feel itchy. I would have to find another form of protest. So I went to the bathroom and stayed under the hot shower for quite a while.I kept thinking about that Hannah. She scared me a little, and since she was in the position of "Dad's girlfriend", I'd better be careful. What if she managed to convince my father to have me committed? With Fernando's help, she would lock me up forever.But what really frightened me was that black eye, it was horrible. I wouldn't even leave the house with my eye looking like that. And then what she told me about her ex-boyfriend, that was terrifying. But I know what she was trying to do; she was trying to scare me. But if they thought that with this whole little story they would turn me against my John, they were very mistaken, because John loved
Rubens' POVI was really worried about Rafael. He wasn't just my boss, he was a good buddy and a great person, but lately he had been dealing with one problem after another. First it was Domani, then the police raid at the bar, which turned out well but left him stressed about whether the bar would survive, and thankfully it did. Then he meets this incredible woman who runs him ragged, and her ex-boyfriend turns out to be a total jerk. Just when things seemed to be calming down, his daughter decides to throw a fit. My grandma would say it was from lack of prayer and that Giovanna needed an exorcist. My grandma knew what she was talking about!But Rafael would have to forgive me. I felt bad for him, but I had to thank Giovanna for her rebellion, because it ended up bringing a beautiful little thing my way, and I wasn't going to let her slip away.When Anderson called asking for Hannah's address because Giovanna's aunt wanted to apologize, I pictured a sweet little old lady with white ha
Rafael's POVOn the way to the bar, I took the opportunity to tease Hannah. I knew how restless she got when I touched her without reaching where she wanted. So I spent the entire drive running my hand along her thigh, moving up almost to the limit and then back down. And when we arrived at the bar, I knew she was at her breaking point, ready to jump on me."My crazy girl, I just need to check on the staff. Want to wait for me in the office?" I asked as soon as we entered."No, I'm going dancing." She started to walk away and I grabbed her wrist, pulling her back."Be careful with what's mine!" I spoke in her ear and she laughed, provoking me, and that crazy girl knew how to do it."Hurry up, tiger, or a kitten might show up before you get back!" She joked and headed toward the bar's dance floor, laughing."This crazy girl..." I laughed and watched her for a minute, but I needed to check on my business and my security guards were already positioning themselves, keeping an eye on her.I
Rafael's POVI expected many things, but I didn't expect Hannah's reaction, controlled, seemingly unshaken, facing Giovanna head-on and putting fear into her. I loved Hannah! And I wanted to laugh when she made Giovanna choose between dinner or an ambulance, but I couldn't. But I wasn't the only one surprised there; we were all watching the scene with a certain perplexity."Rubens, Anderson, sit down, let's have dinner!" I pointed to their seats.Giovanna was quiet, head down, and dinner began in sepulchral silence, you could barely hear the sound of silverware on plates. Then Rubina decided to ease the tension, and she did that very well."Rafa, can I go to the bar with you guys? I think I need some music." Rubina asked and I smiled."Of course, Rub. And you, Rai, don't you want to come?" I asked and she shook her head."I'll stay with Giovanna." Raina smiled at her daughter."You can go, I don't need you," Giovanna answered rudely. "Besides, I'm stuck in that room with that brute at
Hannah's POVI had lived so long being abused and insulted that I think I ended up getting used to some things. Being called a slut, a tramp, that didn't affect me anymore. Besides, I knew that girl was having problems and I had to be mature enough to ignore her offensive behavior.Everyone there was too nervous and she was pushing everyone to the edge. If I didn't keep my cool, this could turn into a physical confrontation that everyone would regret later, so I took a deep breath and, remembering what Rubina said in the elevator, I took a step toward her. Her eyes widened when I approached."Look, Giovanna, look closely, so you never forget what a bad choice can do to us." I let her get a good look at me. "But if that's not enough, I can show you the photos the police took of me when they found me nearly dead in my ex-boyfriend's apartment, after he beat me up.""What are you talking about?" She stared at me and I realized she was confused by my reaction."I'm saying that I'm not a tr
Giovanna's POVI threw myself on the bed, irritated, truly furious. Why couldn't anyone understand me? Why did my mother have to ruin my life? And what got into my father's head to treat me like a prisoner? The worst part was that I couldn't even call my grandmother, because I was sure that when she found out what they were doing to me, she would come to save me.And I couldn't even send John a message. He must be worried about me; I didn't show up for our date. All my mother's fault for causing that scene and sending the police to Aisling's house. She was my real friend, the only person who understood me in the world. No, not the only one, because John understood me too, and he loved me.Why couldn't my parents understand that? Why did they want to make me suffer? But John said this would happen. He told me we had to run away because my parents would separate us if they found out. But my mother discovered everything. And how did she find out? By invading my privacy! Going through my t