The drive to the old villa felt like forever to Louisa. When the chauffeur had approached her, she thought she would take her things along but was stopped when the maids made known to her that everything she’d need would be provided at the villa. Her eyes watered but she willed herself not to let her tears fall. She needed this getaway from the chaos in the mansion. The car pulled up into the large expanse of a compound and without waiting for the chauffeur to come to her assistance she got out herself.The villa was beautiful but it felt like a gilded cage merely looking at it.The sound of the car’s engine drew her to it and she watched as the chauffeur hit the brakes and drove out, the gust of wind blowing her hair across her face.Was this some sort of exile? Her heart rammed slowly.“Welcome ma’am” the voices rang out in the air and turning back to the door, four maids all walked out, their faces brightened up with smiles.Her mind drifted back to the Estate. They called her Si
“Is that why this gathering was held?” Alessandro downed the rest of the scotch in his glass and shot up to his feet. “Alesso, this decision was made for us! I can't lose my marriage because of some nobody– -” “VIVIENNE!” He bellowed her name, his countenance growing darker “Language Cara, don’t get me mad” his voice reduced to a dangerous calm.Vivienne bit into her tongue so hard until a warm rush of blood filled her mouth, sharp, salty, and bitter like she had just bitten into a coin and raw meat. She watched him walk up to Louisa and pull her up by the wrist like an overprotective mother Hen. Her teeth gnashed forcefully that it almost fell out.“This is my home Grandpa and as far as I'm concerned, I decide who stays and who leaves!” Alessandro’s voice bellowed louder than usual, his temperament rising as he stared at their faces, waiting for whosoever it would be that would dare counter his words.They all remained quiet—speechless and each boiling with their own fumes. “Hey
Louisa followed the maid who led her to the garden. She touched her lips slightly. It was damp, sore, and the lip balm she wore earlier had been wiped off. …Alessandro’s doingHer hands went back to her sides and as they drew nearer, her heart thudded slightly. She ran a hand down her dress and tucked her hair occasionally behind her ears until they drew closer.First, plush sofas were visible, the garden was also beautiful with mostly daisies and tulips both pink and red shades in sight. She was told the whole family where down here, awaiting her arrival. She could hear their low chatters and almost as if she was an intruder, the chatter died down instantly the minute she walked in on them. Her eyes landed on Nina first who dropped her tea cup to wave at her and she reciprocated back with a small smile. Beside Nina was her son, a very fine young boy with his tousled dark brown hair, busy on his gaming pad. Then there was Alaric, leg crossed and seated opposite from his family, j
By daybreak the next day, Louisa had dressed up. She was meeting Alessandro’s grandfather and it was only right that she looked presentable.Her heart kept skipping with a slight ache at the thought. She was nervous as hell, especially hearing how Teresa talked about him earlier. And Vivienne’s words last night? Those weren't mere talk, she threatened her. She brushed her hair while staring at her reflection in the mirror, her mind drifted back to Last night. The kiss she had with Alessandro wouldn't stop giving her flashbacks, she could barely get her mind off it. She mulled over it the whole night and ended up having wet dreams. She woke up in a bed soaked in her sweats. She shook her head in dismissal of the thought and picked up a mascara to hide her blushed cheeks. Last night was too good to be true, and as much as it felt wrong, it felt damn right too.Her heart skipped. She looked around her to make sure no one eavesdropped on her thoughts.“I must be going crazy” She got
Louisa blinked. Once. Twice. She didn’t hear wrong. With the hold he had on her waist, Alessandro pulled her in. His jaw ticked as he stared at her face, waiting for her to pull back but she wasn’t doing any of that. He stared from her eyes to her lips and without holding back, he went in, first by grazing his lips on hers in a soft kiss. Her neckline sucked in through her ragged breathing. This wasn’t happening, she was probably dreaming so she shut her eyes tight and the next time they flickered open, the full pressure of his lips crashed onto hers in a maddening kiss. He held her tight to prevent her from breaking free. Louisa’s fingers slightly fisted his shirt. She was caught between pushing him away and pulling him closer. She gasped midway through the kiss as he sucked on her lower lips. Her blood ran hot and cold all at the same time. She couldn’t resist. She was drowning. His hand moved to the back of her head and fisted a handful of her hair into his ha
“Alessandro let go! What do you think you are doing? Take me back to Nina and Eve!” Louisa slapped her fist hard into his chest and it riled her up more that he wasn't wincing even a bit. Alessandro carried her into the awaiting car just in time for Nina to run out looking stunned and unable to say a word. Nothing she said would make sense to him anyway but still, yet, he crashed their party! They hadn't even stayed up to an hour as Louisa planned with her. “Take me back there Alessandro, you left Nina behind, at least let’s go back for her” Louisa lunged across him towards the car door to open it, leaning into him and without a care in the world of the effects of swinging her body that way on him. The car had been central locked—No escape. She slammed her palms on the window as she stared at Nina with her face smeared in tears. “I hate you!” she whimpered the moment the car moved. Alessandro frowned at her. “You are drunk…” “I'm not! I'm fully aware of what I'm