Chapter 14 - Amelia

I unzip the suitcase which mother had packed for me. All I see are lingerie, silky nightgowns, cupless bras, lace underwear…

I take out the least offensive thing, a solid black knee length nightgown and change into it. I don't know what mother was thinking when she packed these things for me. I cross my arms around my stomach, feeling self-conscious as I head out to the balcony.

I quickly step into the jacuzzi. The faster I'm in the water, the less time Lorenzo has to stare at me in this black piece. He waits until I'm fully seated in the tub before he slowly starts approaching. Consciously, I wrap my arms around my body so he will see less.

“I remember the first time I saw you at your father's house opening ceremony. Since then…” Lorenzo pauses and pick a glass which he fills with another round of champagne, but this time, he hands it over to me. “Here, have a drink, and don't say no.” His expression reminds me that he isn't joking this time. I grab the glass from him and down the