I thought Luciano hated me but that was an understatement clearly. If there was any word worse than detest, that would be it. What else would make him refuse to give me a day off after sustaining injuries from my fight? Why else would he pair me up to fight with the best two fighters, (who I absolutely hate by the way), in one day of training. "Fuck," I groaned, as I put on my stripping outfit and heels getting ready for my night shift. I was late already but I couldn't care less, it was Dee Afterall, he was kind. Even if it wasn't, he had no choice but to wait. I wouldn't hurt myself just to please someone. After putting on my very uncomfortable heels, I made my way to the black room, sighing every single step of the way. Deep down, I wished something would happen, good or bad, I didn't care as long as I broke free from Lu's bondage. My only consolation right now was that I wasn't going to meet a random stranger. At least, that's what I know. Dee could have c

Luciano's POV "I said, I won't go with you," Amara snapped at Raul who looked all confused at her behavior. Damn, that petite sweet can be a handful sometimes. Well, This was exactly what I had expected. Amara refuses to follow Raul. No matter what he told her, she stood her ground and didn't move an inch. My heart was gladdened because I already informed the man to carry her. I readjusted myself on my seat while I watched them through the laptop. The one place my eyes were fixed on was where Raul's hand was placed. Raul tried carrying her and his hand was below the butt. I watched him keenly, trying to see what he would do next. "Well, it's none of my business if he touches her. I mean, she is nothing to me," I shrugged and took my eyes off the screen for a while. Deep down, I knew this was all a lie. Amara wasn't just anybody to me but I can't bring myself to the truth. They say the truth hurts. That's what it is in my case. I glanced a

Everyone was seated quietly in the meeting room. I placed my hands on the table as my eyes moved from one person to another, finding who was not present. Raul, Luca, Stefano, Dante, and my son, Gio were all seated around the the side of the round table. I nodded as I found out that everyone was present. "Good. Now we can begin," I commented and everywhere was quiet. My eyes went through the documents on the table. I flipped through it countless times and they all watched on. "I will attend to this later," I said, raising up the documents. "For now, let's talk about the issue at hand," I added, slamming the documents on the table. "Arianna's party is around the corner," I informed them and they knew who exactly I was talking about. None of them acted ignorant as they all leaned forward waiting for what I was about to say next. "What are we going to do about it? There ought to be a plan on the ground, boss," Raul chipped in and I hit the table h

AMARA'S POV Taking my eyes off this being will be like a death sentence. Why will someone be this drop-dead handsome? I could pass for the happiest person in the world just by seeing Dee beside me. There was something peculiar about him that made me want him more and more. I couldn't get enough of him. Dee had always been my light. Although he seems odd and spooky at times but I like the way i feel around him. His fingers stroked my hair and I couldn't help but chuckle at that feeling. My body tickled and my cheeks flushed up. "Your eyes are beautiful, Amara" Dee complimented, holding my face tight. A wide smile appeared on my face and I chuckled. "Yours are more beautiful, Dee. I like the way you touch me." I said bashfully. I didn't know how the words left my mouth. But, one thing I know is that your heart does not lie. You can feel everything happening and your body reacts especially to just one person. "You are so special. I swear that th

I trembled as my legs got into the water. The chills the water gave me was enough to make me fly out of there if I had wings. I jumped out of the pool and took a look at Gio who was not paying attention to what I was saying. "I can't." Gio stood distracted, with his eyes focusing on something else. I stared at him, various horrible thoughts running through my mind. I don't know if I should be worried that a sixteen year old boy was looking at me hungrily. Or I should just be worried about not drowning. I took a look at the pool and I shivered again. There was no way I wanted to go in there. "Can I take a break?" I asked Gio, who was still lost in space. I wonder what he was thinking. He didn't answer me at first and until I walked over him and tapped him before he came back to reality. "You said?" he inquired and I folded my arms, looking at him. "Seriously, Gio? What on earth are you thinking about?" "And how does that have to do with