Tiara's POVMessy hair, bare feet, and a sleepy face, I am standing in front of well-dressed Stefano Valentino, sitting poshly on his office chair, the same office I was interviewed for. Looking at the watch hung just above his chair, on the wall, I found it was only 5 a.m.I don't know what I am doing here in his office instead of sleeping. But who am I to ask questions to the great Stefano Valentino.And to be honest, I don't even want to ask him any questions. With him, my brain worlds differently, it's as if, I just want to obey. There is this need to impress him. And this thing scares me as I want never someone who did things to look good in front of someone. I am a bit shivering, and no this time it's not because Stefano is blatantly checking me put with his intense gaze, no not at all. Lier. My inner self mocked.It's the chill morning winds invading his office from the open window of his office. How lucky is Celina, at least she was not ordered to follow a devil, a sexy d
Flashback I kept my eyes shut. To be honest, I didn't intend to say that but that has been my problem since childhood, I would blurt out things that are supposed to be my secret.Right in this situation, I want nothing more than the ground to open and swallow me. Oh how I wish life had some undo button, then I would have definitely rectified this mistake.I can't fathom what must Stefano think of me. I am sure, right now he must be thinking that I am such a shameless girl, who is boldly confessing that I want him, not even considering that he is my sister-in-law's uncle and double my age.Damn Tiara!! I am angry at myself.I had so many awful things to say to myself but all my inner battle ceased, the moment I felt a warm skin contact on my forehead, a kiss. Slowly opening, my eyes were met by the beautiful raven ones but this time they were not dark, they were soft. They were filled with emotions. I felt a thousand butterflies flapping their wings in my stomach. Since my parent's
Tiara's POV It's been an hour since we came to the party and an hour since Lucas informed me that Stefano is back but as the time is passing, I am coming close to believing that Lucas must have got the wrong information. He said he heard his dad talking to someone on the phone that Stefano will be attending today's party. But seeing that the party is in full swing people gossip, dance, and enjoy themselves. I don't think Stefano will come. My excitement and the butterflies that swarmed my stomach after Lucas's info are dying. Hence to self-pity myself I gave a glance across the party hall, I found everyone busy. And then my eyes landed on Lucas who was sitting on one of the tables with a pout. Concerned I went to him and took a seat beside him. "Hey! What happened? " I asked grabbing his attention. "Nothing. " Sadness dripping from his voice. "Lucas, you know, friends don't lie right ?" I asked raising one of my brows. Lucas sighed and then he looked at me with a sad face " I
Tiara's POVHands sweating, heart thumping erratically, breathing labored. In short, I was a nervous mess.Just a whisper and here I am melting and freezing at the same time. I want to turn and look at him. It's been 2 months and not even a glimpse and now when he is standing just behind me, I am unable to find the courage to turn and look into his eyes.What if he had grown taller?Had he grown his beards? Oh, God! What the hell am I thinking. Stupid stupid Tiara, turn and see for yourself, duffer. What if he thinks you are being rude. Admonished my inner self.But I remain frozen until two strong arms wound around me. My stomach busted with butterflies, my breath hitching. I closed my eyes. Savoring the warmth of his body, touching mine. Slowly Stefano turned me around but I kept my eyes closed.I don't know how much time passed maybe seconds, minutes, I don't know but not being able to take it anymore I finally opened my eyes. And no sooner I did do that than I felt as if I am b
Tiara's POV I am happy.Scratch that I am on cloud fucking nine. Oops! A bad word. But right now I don't care. It's been a long since I felt this ticklish and giddy. So anyway I am so happy today that I feel like the early morning chirping birds, full of melody and enthusiasm. I want to twirl, sway and jump with joy.And it's all due to one person.Stefano Valentino.The only one, who just knows how to play the strings of my emotions. No matter how hard I try. I fail to wipe out the grin and red coating my cheeks.Every moment of his lips moving with mine is playing like a record in my mind and that too is on repeat mode. Again and again.My cheeks are aching and exhausted from this much smiling. I don't even remember, when was the last time, I felt so delighted. But with Stefano, the mere mention of his name is enough to lift my mood. Though not much happened after my submission, as we were disturbed by one of his men, as he was needed at the party. So Stefano had to leave, bu
Tiara's POVI did as he told me. Unzipping his pants I pulled them down. He was left with no clothing except his Calvin and Klein boxers, cladding his toned thighs. Gulping I looked up to find Stefano looking at me with dark desires, my looks were no different.And at the same I can't believe it's me, the younger me would have never thought that one day she will be in a situation like this and forget about the younger me, only a couple of months ago, I was not this girl. Or I say, woman. One must think, I am a shame to woman empowerment. But those people didn't lead the life I lived.Every second of my life I crave to have control, over things happening around me and fail miserably. So when Stefano takes control, I feel like my life is in my hands. I feel empowered rather than dominated. I feel like I am being taken care of. And that need to be taken care of feels good. "I don't have much patience," Stefano growled, snapping me out of my thoughts. He is impatient and so am I. If I
My eyes twitched to adjust the brightness lighting my face. Opening them slowly I rubbed my eyes and opened them to see early sunrise from the window across. It's sunrise. I whispered to myself. And readied to lay down again for a while. When my eyes roamed around the room, that was when I bolted upright from my half-lay position. Realization dawned upon me.I am not at my home.A gust of breeze flows, making me shiver. And then I noticed I am naked. Memories of last night flooded my brain. And with memories several questions too. Did no one ask about me? Being so overprotective, why my phone is not bombarded by my uncle and brother?? And so many other questions but I don't dwell on them for much as I know Stefano must have handled everything. But my question is ... What did he say? Talking about Stefano my head snapped to my left and Found Stefano sleeping peacefully, beside me. He is naked from the waist and definitely under the blanket as well. The temptation to peek is high
Tiara's POVI read somewhere once that you should not fear death. It's fear you should fear, as it kills you even before death can.If a few years ago someone had asked my opinion about these words, I would have laughed and said, both means the same. But today I know the difference. Right now I am at a position in my life, where death doesn't scare me it tempts me with the peace it brought with itself. What scares me is the fear that I carry within my heart. Fear of not dying, but seeing those whom I love, die. This fear kills me every day. Slowly and tauntingly. "Pull your hoody more, our faces shouldn't be visible." Obeying what Jaxon commanded. I looked around my surrounding once. Something I am doing since we left the safety of our house. And entered in one of these creepy allies. It is one of those we see in those creepy horror movies. Trash-littered roads were brightened by loosely hung street lamps and the natural glow of the moon piercing the night. Those allies are filled