“This is bad” Aimee whispered.
“No shit, your eyes are blood shot” I laughed aloud as she giggled going from panic to amusement in two point one seconds.
“No, but seriously, Aimee” I warned as we reached the top of the last set of stairs and I watched as she visibly straightened her posture out, her back ironing out flat as she tilted her head higher.
I glanced down the staircase to see Lorenzo talking to Marcel animatedly as he looked to his phone in frustration whilst Diego and Lucien talked with a man in an all-black suit.
I cracked my knuckles fidgeting nervously as my eyes took in his appearance.
He was handsome as always, slicked back hair, and all black suit. It seemed to be a theme tonight, All the men at the bottom of the stairs were wearing matching jet black dress pants, dress shirt and tie.
“I can’t do this” I breathed out before Aimee tugged my hand almost making me trip on the top stair
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Maria's pov-“Yes well, thank you” I bit down to halt my lip from quivering. Ugh, what the fuck was wrong with me? my nerves where tingling, my body was fully aware of Lucien’s presence and his touch. God everything in me wanted him to touch me again, to keep his lips on my skin. He had barely touched me, and my mind had turned to gew.I need therapy or rehab, I legit have an obsession with how drunk he makes me feel.“There is someone I would like you to meet” he said stepping away from me and gesturing for a man to step forward. It was the man I had noticed he and Diego speaking with, I had never seen him around before or maybe I had and just haven’t been taken enough notice to my surroundings.I watched as the man stepped forward. he was handsome, he must be no older than early thirties. Thirty-two, maybe? He had short stubble upon his face, a sort of ragged look about him. No
Maria’s pov- I watched Aimee from my spot by the bar. She was fitting perfectly into Lorenzo’s world. She was enjoying herself with a bright smile, she looked so genuinely happy beside my brother. I sighed aloud, taking a large gulp of my champaign. No matter how ecstatic I was for Aimee and Lorenzo, and I was happy for them, I just could not sit and watch their romantic exchanges and loving glances when I was feeling so alone. I was selfish, instead of enjoying this moment for my brother and friend I was sulking in the corner like a scorned child. This sucked, it truly fucking sucked. I shot the last of my champagne, it was only my second glass, so I was yet to feel the effect. I needed to cut this shit out and plaster a smile upon my face for the sake of my family. They at least deserved to enjoy themselves without looking at my ugly frown. I glanced around the room looking for no one in particular. Who am I kidding? That w
Lorenzo’s pov- “Fucking balls, I knew there would be a problem” Aimee let out pacing at the news of the dinner being delayed. It was pleasing to see that she had put such an effort into tonight. “Language, doll” I raised a brow a smirk tugging at my lips as she glared back at me. She was even more beautiful when she was mad. How did I become as lucky as I had when finding her? She was going to be my wife, not that she hadn’t practically already been my wife in my eyes for the past eight years. The first night I lay eyes on her I knew this day would come. I tugged at her hand pulling her into my chest, she enveloped her arms around my waist as she rested her forehead to my chest with a content sigh. “Do you think they would notice if we took a time out? You could become my Spanish tutor for a quick twenty minutes?” she asked the smile I knew she was wearing was herd in her voice, a chuckle vibrated th
Lucien’s pov. I watched Maria from the corner of my eye, with that prick Vince Trevi-fucking- sani. He had finally made his move on her. he has had his eyes on her since we entered the room, in fact everyone had their eyes on Maria when we entered the room. I don’t blame them for their curiosity filled stares and quick glances, tonight is the first time they have seen her. Until now they had known of her but not known a face to pair with the name and as usual Maria was completely oblivious to the attention she gains when in a room. I myself have been watching her every chance I get. I have been uneasy about tonight, it has been many of years since we have invited so many of our business associates into our home all in the same night, the last gathering of sorts was held by our parents. To have these people so close to Maria has me wishing I could have somehow removed her from this scenario. Although if that was to have happened there would be rumours
Maria’s pov- I watched Lucien with wide eyes in response to his sudden change of behaviour. so far, he had avoided me tonight and as soon as I want to be alone, he decides that be the best time to follow me to the toilet. “What did he do to upset you, did he hurt you?” he clenched his jaw, and I raised my brow in response, hurt me? What was he talking about? “Lucien calm down, no one has hurt me, who are you talking about?” I asked but I have an idea on who he was referring too. I assumed and was praying that nobody had noticed my embarrassing mini freak out with Vince, but who was I kidding Lucien sees everything about me. “Maria” he warned, and I knew he was struggling to calm his anger. “It was nothing, just a misunderstanding that’s all” I placed my hand to his chest in hopes to sooth his building rage and I watched as he slowly relaxed beneath my palm. I was completely out of sync with
Lucien’s pov- I buckled my belt back up, watching Maria slide her panties back up and over her now red marked thigh before covering the site from my eyes as she fixed her dress into place. I was rough with her, a little too rough, not holding back as I relentlessly gave her what she had asked for. The visible red marks left upon her hips, ass cheeks and thighs from my grip not only made me swell with proud possessiveness but swallowed me with a rage aimed only towards myself at the fact I had hurt her enough to leave marks upon her beautiful body. “Did I hurt you?” I asked snaking my arm around her waist and softly placing a kiss to her shoulder, as gently as I possibly could. she giggled as she looked back at me through the mirror, I didn’t understand why she was laughing but I loved the sound, her glare and smart mouth was one thing but her smile? Her smile was everything. I raised a brow at her amusement, “no Lucien, I
Lucien’s pov- I followed Maria as we made our exit from the toilets, watching as she smoothed her palms the length of her dress consciously. I smirked to myself as I watched the blush creep up her neck and return to her cheeks as her eyes land on Rocco standing to the right of the door. She knew he herd but he said nothing sending her a swift nod and resuming in step beside her. He was a good choice for her, he was cocky, and no doubt would be able to handle Maria’s smart ass. I sought out the best in order to keep her safe. He has been watching from a distance for weeks, taking in her regulars and routines in order to build a secure plan for her security. He didn’t specialise in security or personal security for that matter, but his experience wasn’t what had brought him to my attention in the first place. It was his skill, he was quick thinking, fast, kill or be killed mentality, he was an ex-marine soldier. We were risking a lot tonight in
Marias pov- I screamed, I screamed and screamed everything that I had as Rocco dragged me away, dragged me just as he was instructed, forcing me through the house, passing door by door as we made our way in the direction of the garage. Where was he taking me? I couldn’t care I was fighting him on it, I was fighting with everything I had to free myself. My family needed me, my brother was dead and my best friend too I wasn’t stupid enough to believe she could be saved from a wound as ghastly as that. I hated Rocco, I hated him for obeying such an order. I hated Lucien for giving that order, he had nor has the right to make that decision. I should be with Aimee; I should be there to hold her and comfort her in her pain. She is scared I know she is, I’m scared, she needs me, she needs me to not let her die alone. Rocco came to a rapid halt his grip easing as he spun me swiftly to face him. He was so passive, his facial features so blank. “Maria, Ima ne