Semua Bab Marry my best friend: Bab 21 - Bab 30

Natalie’ POV -later that evening- “Wait are you serious?” Jessie asked me flabbergasted. “As serious as I can be.” I say as I throw the shot in my mouth and quickly reach for the lemon. “He literally said he needed to MARRY me. Emphasise on the MARRY. The board members in his company are diabolical” She laughed so loud she snorted in between. “Girl it is not funny” I said to her. “I know I’m sorry. It’s just that I didn’t expect you to say that to me.” I relayed pretty much everything Luciano told me to Jessica. He never said not to tell anyone. Plus I trusted her with my life. She would never sell me out like that. And God forbid a girl needs some advice from her best friend before making a life altering decision. “Look I say go for it. It won’t cause any harm for you to. You’ll be helping out a friend- a vey hot friend- in need. This is my fangirl talking by the way BUT as your friend I say think about it. Think about how it would benefit you and what are the d

Natalie’s POVthe door clicked shut behind me with a soft thud that somehow sounded louder than it should have. the silence in my apartment was a relief. A barrier between me and the chaos that occurred today. I peeled my clothes off and made my way towards the bathroom. I twisted the knob to the left. the pipes groaned in protest before the scalding water blasted from the faucet, steam billowing almost instantly against the glass.I stepped into the shower, and the burning water hit my shoulders like a punishment and comfort at the same time. the sting reminded me that I was still here, still breathing.the heat loosened my muscles, but not my thoughts. My forehead found the cool tile wall, and I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding.I continued to stay in there for another 15 minutes before stepping out.I decided to put aside the mole who leaked my design for now. I think I can only handle one problem at a time, and right now I need to focus on Luke.for now.I put on som

Luciano’s POV my parents were much easier to tell that Nat’s mom. They wouldn’t even be shocked. Why is that? You would ask. Easy. They knew from the beginning. My mom watched me spiral after I found out that she went on a date with some guy in high school. I would come home everyday and I would cry. Or the time when she started dating. That was the worst pain I’d ever experienced. Dad thought it was so funny. He would call me a chicken for watching in the side lines and not actually do anything. He would brag about how he never watched mom get snatched by some guy while he just stood there. So when I rang the doorbell to my parent’s townhouse I wasn’t worried about anything. Mom opened the door.“Figlio mio, it’s been a while since you visited, no?” “I know mom. I promise I’ll visit more often” I say to her as a give her a hug. We both enter and she takes my coat. I make my way to the living room. “You have finally decided to grace us with your present your majest

Natalie’s POVAfter my minor flu, I felt better and ready to work again.Luke and I had decided today would be Day 1 of announcing our “relationship.”So, during my lunch break, we went to a fancy hotel for a lunch date. The plan was to be seen in a romantic setup. Tacky… I know but we didn’t really think this part through.I wore a sleek, body-hugging mini dress in a soft beige hue that complemented my skin tone. The design featured an elegant one-shoulder neckline, leaving one shoulder bare while the other was draped in smooth fabric. Delicate ruching ran down one side, cinching the dress to accentuate my curves, while a long, slender panel of fabric cascaded from the gathered seam, adding a touch of movement and drama. The hemline was daringly short, ending high above the knee, and the material clung effortlessly. I paired the dress with strappy nude stilettos.This was the ultimate ‘I’m in a happy relationship’ mini dress.The hotel’s restaurant was located on the third floor, so

Luciano’s pov We were still the week's topic on the socials, even though people didn't know that it was me in the picture. Even though this was about me, I was going at her pace. I didn’t want to ruin this for myself, even if it was all lies. The vibration of my phone on the table pulled me from my thoughts, a jolt in the quiet of my office. Natalie’s name flashed across the screen, and a new notification appeared. It was a screenshot of some comment. “Girl, you'd better tell that man you’ve got a wife at home. He'd better know how to fight.” I read it, a slow grin spreading across my face. She’d already replied to them. “I can assure you, he knows how to fight. He boxes for fun.” A chuckle rumbled in my chest. Leave it to Natalie to fan the flames. She thrived on this stuff. I scrolled through the comments on her latest post, the one with us in the elevator. It was a good picture. She looked stunning, a little spitfire and mischievous all at once. And I… I looked like I wa