A V E L I N A He chuckled, his eyes gleaming. "Oh, sweetheart. This is my room. And, you are more than welcome to stay here." I was about to argue with him when he cut me off. "Shower and get dressed. We're going out for dinner." He ordered, his tone leaving no room for arguments. "I didn't pack anything fancy." "There are a lot of clothes in the closet." He nodded towards the closet and left the room. I opened the closet and almost gasped. It was filled with expensive clothes. Some were dresses, some were blouses, and there was a variety of shoes. All of them were in my size. How did he know? I grabbed a pair of black jeans, a baby blue crop top and a pair of flats. It was a bit strange that he would have a closet filled with women's clothes. Unless, it was his sister's. I placed the clothes on the bed and discarded my clothes, and wrapping a towel around my body. I walked over to the bathroom and took a long, relaxing shower. I didn't realize how slippery the bathtub was a

A V E L I N AI heard a loud crash at the door and my eyes flew open, my heart pounding in my chest. It was then it dawned on me that I was the only one at the villa and there’s a possibility that a thief just came in here.I looked at the window and it was dark outside, the lights in the house were switched off making all this more scarier. I heard another loud crash and I stood from the bed, making sure not to make any sound.I turned on the torchlight of my phone to illuminate my bedroom as I looked for any nearest weapon I could use to fight for myself. I found an umbrella sitting beside the window and I immediately grabbed it tightly. I didn’t bother putting on my slippers as I turned off the torchlight and tiptoed out of my room. I was now facing the door to my bedroom and the crashing sounds were getting louder and more frequent.I was trying to think what to do and how to escape because if it was a thief, he or she could get me and probably do things worse than just taking va

A V E L I N AI knew I needed to do something or someone would get murdered and I already know who it would be. It was as if my legs were tied together and I was rooted to the ground, unable to move.Enzo growled again, "Who the fuck are you?" He repeated, pulling me closer against his body.I tried to open my mouth, but the words just weren't coming out."Let go of her." Ben's voice was dangerously low, his eyes darkening."Not until you answer me. Who the fuck are you and why are you here?""I'm her boyfriend. And I'm here to take what's rightfully mine that you stole from me." Benjamin stepped forward, his eyes trained on me."What?" Lorenzo's grip tightened on me. "You heard me the first time, fucker. You think you can still my girl from me and I'd let you go scot free?" I looked at Benny with a pleading eyes, hoping he would get the signal and just walk away.But the look on his face was unreadable, his fists were balled at his sides and I had no doubt that he was ready to kill

A V E L I N ADay one of living together with Enzo was absolute torture. I wouldn't count the honeymoon because it was as if he had been a completely different person in Maldives. A little softer version of himself, which I'm sure I'm never going to get a glimpse of.I woke up with a banging headache and checked the time. It was nine in the morning, I'd slept for ten hours and I feel groggy and sick.Sick and tired of Lorenzo.It was going to take a lot of getting of time to get used to my new larger environment and not the little studio which I had been staying. I made a mental note to go pack some of the essentials I might need. With a loud yawn, I stood from the bed and looked for my slippers. Putting it on, I walked out of the room. The entire house was cold and silent, Lorenzo was definitely not around.Of course, he would avoid me yet again. Not like I was complaining tho.You sure? A voice in my head said and I immediately shut it out.I wasn't going to let any annoying voice

A V E L I N AI smiled, and took a seat beside her. The food arrived right then, and I realized I hadn't had breakfast. I was starving, and the delicious smell of the food wasn't helping either."Let's eat first and then I'll tell you everything about me." I said, and she nodded.For the rest of the afternoon, we chatted, laughed and ate until our stomachs couldn't hold anymore. We were like best friends already. Valerie was a funny and easy going person. She reminded me so much of myself and it was refreshing."So, Avelina. What do you love doing?" Valerie asked, sipping her water."I love cooking, baking. It's always been a passion of mine. Actually my favorite thing to do." I said, my eyes gleaming with pride. I remembered the days I would spend with my mother in the kitchen while we baked every recipes known to man. It was something she made me love doing and I found out it was a favorite hobby of mine. "Really?" She exclaimed, her eyes shining. "Then you have to come over one da