Masuk“Marry me!” The man whispered in my ears. He leaned closer, his lips inches away from mine. I tried to avoid his gaze but the warmth of his breath on my skin caused tremors down my spine. How could I be attracted to the devil? __________________________ Mariella reconnects with her worse nightmare, Leonardo Ricci, her former bully who happened to be her student's father. He came with a proposal, which she instantly rejected. But when her mother needed surgery, and her brother was about to be life sentenced, Mariella decides to have a deal with Leonardo– A marriage of convenience. She had brought the idea and he accepted, but Mariella's heart seems to have other plans. Everyday with the enemy was starting to look beautiful. Will he fall for her, or would Mariella feel betrayed and serve him what he feared more than anything, DIVORCE!!!
Lihat lebih banyakMariella's Pov As the car drove into Ricci's compound, I couldn't help but panic. My hands clenched at the hem of my dress as I looked out the window.It was too late to go back. I couldn't.Tatty's hands were tightly locked in mine, her cute smile brightening the air but still, I couldn't breathe.I was suffocating.“We are here.” The driver looked behind and smiled at Tatty, “Grab your bag pumpkin and go dear.Tatty grabbed her bag and then turned to me as she asked, “Ain't you getting down?” “Of…course.” I stammered. I got down from the car, and just when I shut the doors, a car drove roughly, parking just right beside me.It was a yellow Lamborghini. I was about to cuss out but then-Leonardo got down from the car.My words hung at the tip of my lips. I could feel the thumping sound of my heartbeat. My feet stumbled backwards, until my butt hit the car behind me.“Mariella??” Leonardo seemed flustered.“What are you doing here?” I didn't even get the chance to respond when Tat
Mariella’s Pov “Allow me…” Leonardo reached under my dress and my heartbeat thumped faster.My whole body was vibrating so much that I was panting.He kissed my neck and his hand moved in between my legs, gently spreading them apart. ‘I couldn't do this…I don't want to…’“Stop!” I pushed him away at arms length, he seemed stunned.“I can't.” “Mariella…I know you want me.” His eyes gleamed, so confidently that he held my chin up and leaned closer to my face.He snaked out his tongue and let it sweep my cheeks.“Leave.” That was the only word that escaped my lips. I turned to the side and a tear instantly stained my features.He didn't utter a word. He stared down at me in silence.It was excruciating. I didn't spare him a glance, I could feel his glare on me, and it only made me feel guilty.Why did I feel guilty? I had no idea.Those few seconds of silence felt brutal. And in no minutes, his footsteps echoed and the sound of the door slamming shut caused my heart to break.I skidd
Mariella's Pov I dressed up in a white dress that I got on my way back from work. I couldn't get Leonardo to back off earlier, he was coming.He insisted. The dress was short, flair and gorgeous. I tied my hair in a ponytail with a blue ribbon. A little bit of lipstick, and not much noticeable make-up. I could see the street lights through the reflection on my mirror. It shone bright, so bright, and beautiful.I turned around, drawn to the beauty of the evening.For some reason, the weather seemed nicer, and even warmer.The sky was faintly blue making everything seem more colorful than usual.But most importantly, it felt as if I was starting to glow.These changes were something I've always looked forward to, but it seemed to be influenced by the sudden change in my heartbeat.My heart was beating again.I halted my thoughts, when I noticed a car that pulled over in front of my building. When the door of the driver's side opened, it was no other than Leonardo, he was holding a bo
Mariella's PovIt was a bright sunny day, and the trees fluttered with the wind.The kids were running around as it was already the close of the day.I arranged the books on my desk preparing to wrap up the day. My ankles hurt from the three inch heel that I decided to wear today.I never thought I would regret it when I left the house this morning, but I sure do now!I had let down my hair but now I couldn't bear the rapid dancing to the wind.It was thwarting my view. Tiredly, I picked up a band and tied it up in a bun, just then I heard a knock on the door. When I turned it was Massimo. My lips curved into a smile, “Massimo.” “Mariella…” His eyes swept my body and a sly smile appeared on his face as he looked at me, “Wow, what a lovely dress.” He complimented, as his gaze locked in mine.The silence that followed brought back the awkwardness from the night that I've long tried to forget.As if it was yesterday, my eyes instantly gathered tears, and I was just as vulnerable as I












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