Rosalina's Parents' Home
Milan, Italy
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Rosalina's POV:
My mulling over what just transpired came to an halt when I heard my mother calling me for dinner. I don't think I can even swallow a morsel of food after what has just happened. Since, I did not want my mother to unnecessarily fret over me. I forced myself to calm down while trying to be positive.
When I reached the dining room I came to know that Adam has already left as he had some impromptu conference call. Its kind on his part to leave as I would not want to face him so soon. There is no doubt that we need to have a conversation like mature adults over what just became apparent to us.
"Rose, where are you lost?" My Dad asked me while helping my Mama set the table.
"Just thinking about the offer." I managed a weak smile in response.
"Do
Isagolano Towers, ItalyRose's POV:What a bastard he is. I have been constantly cursing Adam since our last phone call. Who does he think he is? He might be a billionaire but this does not give him permission to play with my emotions.If he would have kissed me, I know that nothing would have stopped us from making love or it would be a mindless sex for him? The attraction I have for him needs dissection from my heart. I can't betray my morals over some mindless attraction and this leads to my decision of staying away from him and not taking the position of Vice President, Trade & Operations for Augustus Corporation.Even though, it is once in a life time opportunity, I will not compromise my morals for benefit of my career. I have reached to this position through countless of sleepless nights and sheer hardwork and I will not let it be tainted because of Adam Augustus and who knows why he is offe
Augustus VillaMilan, ItalyAdam's POV:The only thought I have for now was to protect Rosalina Faye Carter. I am cent percent sure that bounty of Italian Mafia appeared on her head because of me.Was it because I offered her the job of Vice President, Trade and Operations, Augustus Corporation or was it because I was spending too much time with her? Whatever the reason I was the common denominator.I can't just sit still and let her face the consequences of my actions. I need to do something and fast. For now, I just need reassure myself that I will be able to protect her.My phone pinged indicating the arrival of important email. Only few people have access to my work and personal email. Nina, my head secretary being one of them.The email was a forward from Rose. The very cause of my worry for the time being.To : Nina01@augustuscorp.comFrom : RFC@ceaserindu
Isagolano TowersMilan, ItalyRosalina's POV:The car ride was one of the most uncomfortable of the rides that I hve pleasure of journeying.Adam was as hell frustrated at something and his frustration can be felt by the three of his co-passengers. It started as soon as he recieved someone's text.He ran a hand through his hair, lossened his tie, discarded his jacket, opened top two buttons of his silk dress shirt and rolled his sleeves upto his elbows. It was hot as hell. He looked so rugged, so masculine and his spicy woodsy scent was not helping.All of sudden my gaze connected with his and again that ever present charge was their between us. Sizzling under our skin. I, with all my willpower and reluctance pulled away from his intense stare and was able to notice his driver and body guard squirming in their seats due to the uncomfortable sexual energy between me and their boss.This day is full o
Corso Buenos AiresMilan, ItalyRosalina Faye Carter's POV:We were strolling in the street, Adam's security was in the periphery of almost fifty meters around us, this gave us enough privacy to finally have decent conversation with each other."So.." I started but trailed off awkwardly not knowing where to start our conversation from."Rose, you don't need to make this awkward, we don't directly need to dive into our point of contention. We can have a conversation like friends. I will start, I really enjoy a good thriller and Dan Brown is one of my favourite authors." He started."I have read all his books but my first read Da Vinci's code - it's my personal favourite. What's yours?" I continued it off from where he started."I really enjoyed his Digital Fortress."He responded."I usually read romance other than mystery or thriller. A good British literature classic is my all time favourite idea for
Vice President's Office,Trade & Operations,Augustus Corporation,New York, United StatesGeneral's POV:It took Adam Augustus few minutes to compose himself. As soon as he got his emotions under control, his brain was working overtime to analyse the situation and pen out a solution for the same."Nina, get Jenifer to arrive at Augustus House within half an hour. Gwen, get me Michaleson on the line in five minutes and prepare for a two day's trip to Italy." He fired out instructions for the two of his most efficient employees."On it, Mr. Augustus." With that Nina hurriedly exit the Vice President's office. She has never seen him raging so hard. He is ruthless and he intimidates you so aharply that you stutter within seconds in his presence but today he terrified her. This was the legendary rage of Augustus' which you mostly witness when a family member is in danger.Rosalina Faye Carter is at most a acquaintan
Grande Ospedale Metropolitano NiguardaMilan, Italy General's POV: Rosalina Faye Carter was admitted to one of the best room in one of the best hospitals in Italy by the security squad assigned for her by Adam Augustus. The squad was on extra guard after the mishap that happened last time. Four retired members of forze armate Italiane were recruited in the squad and all the eight members were auxiliary vigilant. Two were guarding the hospital room and other six were spread throughout the hospital to keep a check on any suspicious activity. Rosalina will be discharged tomorrow morning and when Adam Augustus will arrive here it will be early morning. Rosalina has woken up once after her head injury was patched up and was now sleeping under the influence of the drugs. She suffered some minor bruising and one major head injury - ten stitches were required to close the wound. She had to be kept under observation for twenty hours and
Grande Ospedale Metropolitano NiguardaMilan, Italy Rosalina Faye Carter's POV: "Mr. Augustus, you are in a relationship, you cannot kiss me like this." My voice stern, the tears and soup-both forgotten after this fact registered in my mind. "I can do whatever I want." He announced arrogantly almost causing me to lose my temper. The key word being almost. "Mr. Augustus, this impudence next time will have severe consequences. Consider this my first and last warning." I glared at him hard, not able to believe his audacity. "If I want to kiss you, I will kiss you." He growled out and with that grabbed the back of my head with his one hand and the other snatching the soup bowl from my hand and putting the soup on the side bed extension for breakfast. "Never ever deny me again." He whispered against my lips and to my stupidity I can only nod at him. With that he placed his lips on mine and kissed me,
Augustus' VillaMilan, Italy Rosalina's POV: The loud knocks reverberating through the room woke me up. I was lying on the rug, I had slept there only after crying. My clothe were a wrinkled mess and the events of last night hit me, making me want to go back to sleep. Why did this happen to me? This question kept hovering on my mind. By now, the knocks on the door were so persistent it seemed like if I did not open the door this second, the person outside will knock it off its hinges. "Mrs. Augustus, Are you alright?" The faint sound from outside hit me like a tornado. I was a wife now, and that too of Adam Alexander Augustus. How will I handle this? Where has my life taken me? "Mrs. Augustus, if you don't open the door in next thirty seconds, I will have to call for Mr. Augustus." The threat pulled me back from my wandering thoughts. I quickly fixed myself and went to open the door to find an agitated Gina.