Camila's POV In all honestly there was nothing wrong with having a smaller chest, in fact she looked amazing but the fact that she was trying to make me feel insecure was an issue that I couldn't put aside. She wanted to play dirty so could I. Her smile tightens but before she can reply I turn back into the conversation just as Jacob calls my name. "Do you play?" He smiles nodding behind me.I turn my head towards the music being played in the centre of the room before looking back at him and nodding. "Which do you play?" The question comes from Arnold who's narrowing his eyes at me as if he doesn't believe it. I chuckle awkwardly, "All three actually." Piano was the first of many instruments I learned. It was my gateway drug to the whole world of music. I rarely ever spoke about my talent for music outside of the music department at the school and save for mamá no ones ever really paid any mind to it. "You do?" Comes Alejandro surprised voice and I turn my head to see him blin
Camila's POV Twenty fucking two?!Greta was only twenty two years old?The grip on my fork turns impossibly tighter, nearly enough bend the metal. Ethan was in the middle of a story next to me but I couldn't care less for I was too preoccupied with the information I had just been given. Greta was only twenty two, she was closer to my age than she was Alejandro's age of twenty eight. And she had the audacity to call me a child when we were closer in age than she was to Alejandro?!I didn't know how to process it. I look up casting a glace ahead of me at Alejandro who's seated next to Greta. But I'm only focused on Alejandro. So he doesn't mind younger? I cant help but feel pathetic at the small sliver of hope that rises within me. It's highly unlikely he'll even start considering me in that way and I need to get myself out of this haze of Alejandro. My gaze lingers on the handsome man in question and I find myself contemplating if he's even worth it. He takes a bite of his food
Camila's POV It had felt like a lifetime had passed since i'd been in the bathroom. My stomach was emptied four hurls ago and now my body has resorted to dry heaving anything and everything. I desperately tried to call for help but the moment I moved away, I would come running back, spilling the contents of my stomach at twice the pace of before. I was hurting. I was alone. And all I wanted was for someone to come looking for me. All I wanted was for someone to care. The night had taken a turn for the worse. No one had come looking for me, my dress was completely ruined, my mascara was running all over my face as tears of pain, frustration and hurt ran down my face and the sheer and utter physical pain coming from my stomach wasn't helping. It's only when I'm nearly passed out against the toilet seat that I make out the sound of the door opening and a loud sigh of relief. "There you are." Comes Alejandro's voice and my eyes flutter open as I watch his expression slowly shift to
Camila's POV Instead of saying anything to him, I walk over and grab the the baby pink sweatshirt and some matching sweatpants out of his hands before shutting the bathroom door in his face. I didn't want to see him for his actions or lack there of tonight were a huge turn off.Getting my dress of was nearly impossible. Not only were there traces of my vomit but the zipper wasn't working. But I'd rather die than ask for his help, and is I stroll to my vanity, take out my scissors and cut the damn dress off. I didn't want to be reminded of this wretched night or how shitty I must have looked in that dress for Alejandro not to notice me. Yanking off my bra and underwear, I slip my clothes on before stumbling my way across the bathroom to swing the door open, ignoring the tinge of disappointment that comes upon realizing Alejandro wasn't here. But why was I disappointed? He had simply left me numerous times tonight, all I needed right now was to get in bed. And so, I stumble onto m
Since the beginning of time the Rodriguez family's loyalty lied with the now infamous Gonzalez family mafia. Their deeply rooted relationship went back ages. Dated all the way back in time when La Famiglia only consisted of a few close men living in poverty in the south of Italy. And as time went on the two families bond only grew stronger as the Gonzalez family grew more powerful. Which meant it was only customary for Aurelio Carlos Gonzalez to bring refuge to Sebastian Rodriguez's wife and daughter after his horrific death. Sebastian died serving La Famiglia, it was just such a shame he had to be taken before the innocent eyes of his seven year old daughter and wife. After that day Aurelio swore to take in his second in command's wife and child and protect them with his life, because after all La Famiglia took care of their own. And that charity continued after Aurelio's death, only now it was his eldest and only son who was left with all the responsibilities that came with bei
Camila's POVMamá was beautiful which explained why these men were starring at me as I was no different. It may also have had to do with the fact that we looked eerily alike. But even I grew uncomfortable with the incessant starring. I was locked in a room with people I barely knew, discussing my mothers will when it was only ever mamá and I living in a nice two story home in the suburbs of Los Angelos. Why did all these random men need to be here? The only people that deserved to be here were family. That only included Ethan and I. "Why are all these people here? It's only suppose to be family?" I mutter to the man on my left who's currently playing candy crush on his phone. Ethan heaves a sigh, his blue eyes finding mine. "I know it's a lot to take in Principessa. But these people are family. These were the people your mamá considered family." He spoke carefully, wrapping his arm around my shoulder. With a small huff, I nod knowing that- unlike me-mamá was tied to the Italian m
Camila's POV . . . "So you're leaving this house to move to an even bigger one?" Mason mumbles, throwing himself onto my now empty mattress. I huff for the millionth time and send him a scowl but luckily Ava beats me to saying what's on both our minds. "Can you just shut the fuck up and pack? Seriously you've been holding that box this whole time. While we," She motions between us, "Have been doing all the heavy lifting."Mason's dark brows lift, "And I'm expected to do the heavy lifting because?" I narrow my eyes at the man child before me. My best friend was this close to driving me insane. Even if I had spent the last three weeks of my break from school alone, one minute with him and I was already wishing I had a needle and thread to see his big fat mouth shut. Why I choose to waste my time with such an idiot is beyond me, but Mason was the first ever friend I made when I came to America, and we just clicked. And our friendship had only strengthened last year when we both fo
Camila's POV The Gonzalez family manor isn't far from my house and I can't decide if it's a blessing or a curse that I'd have to finish out the rest of my senior year at the private high school. "You're gonna love it here, Principessa. You'll be closer to me and all the other men in the inner circle." Ethan says in my ear as I stare out of the window and out onto the secluded road we turn onto. Our driver brings us to a stop outside a large iron gate armed with cameras and men situated outside - men who are doing a poor job at hiding their firearms. Firearms that make me extremely uncomfortable. Even if my family was deeply rooted with the Italian mafia, I was not one who enjoyed violence nor was I exposed to it. I was always sheltered away from that side of La Famiglia and I wanted to keep it that way. The window rolls down allowing one of the intimidating men to approach the car. Instinctively, I tense and recoil back but luckily Ethan's right there to wrap his arm around me and
Camila's POV Instead of saying anything to him, I walk over and grab the the baby pink sweatshirt and some matching sweatpants out of his hands before shutting the bathroom door in his face. I didn't want to see him for his actions or lack there of tonight were a huge turn off.Getting my dress of was nearly impossible. Not only were there traces of my vomit but the zipper wasn't working. But I'd rather die than ask for his help, and is I stroll to my vanity, take out my scissors and cut the damn dress off. I didn't want to be reminded of this wretched night or how shitty I must have looked in that dress for Alejandro not to notice me. Yanking off my bra and underwear, I slip my clothes on before stumbling my way across the bathroom to swing the door open, ignoring the tinge of disappointment that comes upon realizing Alejandro wasn't here. But why was I disappointed? He had simply left me numerous times tonight, all I needed right now was to get in bed. And so, I stumble onto m
Camila's POV It had felt like a lifetime had passed since i'd been in the bathroom. My stomach was emptied four hurls ago and now my body has resorted to dry heaving anything and everything. I desperately tried to call for help but the moment I moved away, I would come running back, spilling the contents of my stomach at twice the pace of before. I was hurting. I was alone. And all I wanted was for someone to come looking for me. All I wanted was for someone to care. The night had taken a turn for the worse. No one had come looking for me, my dress was completely ruined, my mascara was running all over my face as tears of pain, frustration and hurt ran down my face and the sheer and utter physical pain coming from my stomach wasn't helping. It's only when I'm nearly passed out against the toilet seat that I make out the sound of the door opening and a loud sigh of relief. "There you are." Comes Alejandro's voice and my eyes flutter open as I watch his expression slowly shift to
Camila's POV Twenty fucking two?!Greta was only twenty two years old?The grip on my fork turns impossibly tighter, nearly enough bend the metal. Ethan was in the middle of a story next to me but I couldn't care less for I was too preoccupied with the information I had just been given. Greta was only twenty two, she was closer to my age than she was Alejandro's age of twenty eight. And she had the audacity to call me a child when we were closer in age than she was to Alejandro?!I didn't know how to process it. I look up casting a glace ahead of me at Alejandro who's seated next to Greta. But I'm only focused on Alejandro. So he doesn't mind younger? I cant help but feel pathetic at the small sliver of hope that rises within me. It's highly unlikely he'll even start considering me in that way and I need to get myself out of this haze of Alejandro. My gaze lingers on the handsome man in question and I find myself contemplating if he's even worth it. He takes a bite of his food
Camila's POV In all honestly there was nothing wrong with having a smaller chest, in fact she looked amazing but the fact that she was trying to make me feel insecure was an issue that I couldn't put aside. She wanted to play dirty so could I. Her smile tightens but before she can reply I turn back into the conversation just as Jacob calls my name. "Do you play?" He smiles nodding behind me.I turn my head towards the music being played in the centre of the room before looking back at him and nodding. "Which do you play?" The question comes from Arnold who's narrowing his eyes at me as if he doesn't believe it. I chuckle awkwardly, "All three actually." Piano was the first of many instruments I learned. It was my gateway drug to the whole world of music. I rarely ever spoke about my talent for music outside of the music department at the school and save for mamá no ones ever really paid any mind to it. "You do?" Comes Alejandro surprised voice and I turn my head to see him blin
Camila's POV Greta was stunning. Bright, green cat like eyes, perfectly soft features, and her figure? She was that of a runway model, tight and perfectly thin. If that was Alejandro's type than I was the furthest thing from her. A wave of insecurity washes over me. But I wasn't insecure. Camila Rodriguez was never insecure, she was hot and she knew it, she was desired by so many people that would kill to even be with her. But looking at the Victoria Secret model before my eyes, that was so unlike me I couldn't help but let my mind wander a little. I bet she's never had to worry about certain clothes making her frame look chunky because of her overgrown breasts or wide hips. I bet she's never had to worry about stretch marks on her perfectly porcelain skin.I bet she's never had to worry about gaining a little more chub on her lower belly because it was simply impossible not too with her slightly thicker thighs. She was so unlike me. And as if that wasn't enough, Alejandro ju
Camila's POV My body was anything but kid like and so when my dress finally arrived I was delighted to see that it fit perfectly. The only issue being the slight extra cleavage but that was just a given with my larger chest. It was impossible to find something that hugged my figure and wasn't booby. It was Friday meaning it was the day I was to be going to the dinner party with Alejandro and his date - Greta. I make my way down the stairs clutching onto the railing so that my Loubotin's don't get caught in my pale lilac sparkled dress. The thin straps barely held up my breasts but the sweetheart neckline and the off the shoulder look of the top made me feel like a princess. The dress was truly a work of art. It clung to my body like a second skin only flaring out at the skirt a bit due to the high slit that gave a little too much away. But tonight I wanted attention. I stop near the top of the staircase, spotting Alejandro's figure standing by the door but he was preoccupied on
Camila's POV Either she filled it with water and she's bull shitting or shes not the little goody too shoes she makes herself out to be. She shrugs and looks up at me, a cute little innocent smile on her face. One that I knew a little too well for I used it on others all the time. "Thirsty?" She asks handing me the flask. I eye her as a small amused smile makes it way onto my face. I take it from her. "You're not gonna snitch are you?" She asks looking up at me. I scoff and give her a look, before bringing it to my lips and taking a sip, but the minute the liquid fills my mouth, my face scrunches up and I have the urge to spit the small sip I took out. "What the fuck is that? Straight up gasoline?" I ask, forcing it down as I hand her the flask. Her cheeks tint in a blush before she shakes her head sheepishly. She starts fiddling with her hideously long skirt, "It's absolute vodka." My eyes widen as I look at her like she's insane. She's a complete oxymoron.I lightly laugh bef
Camila's POV "I need to ask something of you." I turn in my seat, adjusting my school skirt as I curiously look up at Alejandro, who had decided to drive me to school today. He pulls up to the curb, his hand on the gear, putting it into park, before turning to look at me and I note just how delicious he look. "I'm listening." I mumble distractedly, my attention moving to the sight of his veiny forearms beneath his folded up sleeves. It's probably why his next words catch me so off guard. "I have a prospective business client I need to please. And I want you to accompany me to the next few event's he will be hosting. The first being a dinner party tomorrow." He explains, his brown eyes set on me.My heart stops. No seriously it stops and all I can do is blink up at him before I force myself to speak. Clearing my throat, I plaster a nonchalant look on my face. "You want me to go with you?" I ask, trying to keep the hope out of my voice. "Like just the two of us?" I had to make sur
Camila's POV I never wanted to leave but it seems as thought fate has other plans because the next thing I know, Alejandro shuffles and groggily begins to wake. I cling onto him tighter, burying my fingers in his short yet soft dark hair, and lightly start kneading again in hopes it would lull him back to sleep. A pathetic attempt I knew wouldn't work, but just had to try. It felt so natural and I wasn't hearing any complaint from Alejandro. In fact my heart nearly fell out of my body when I heard him hum in content and pull me closer to him, now wrapping both arms around my waist and hugging me against his chest as soft sighs left his lips that were dangerously close to my ear. This man had no idea how attractive he was. Suddenly needing to hear his sexy morning voice, I open my eyes and lift my head from the crook of his neck, grinning up at him through sleepy eyes. His brown eyes snap open and he stares at me beneath his tired eyelids, through those thick lashes looking ad