Semua Bab MAFIA’S SURROGATE MISTRESS: Bab 21 - Bab 30

The next morning, Louisa immersed herself in the hot bathtub and slowly slid down the porcelain surface until she sank into the bottom of the water. Her reflection hovered on the surface of the water with eyes shut close and breath stilling for a couple of seconds. The flashes of Vivienne hitting her face hard last night wouldn't stop crossing her mind, she needed to get it off her chest or she’d carry it with her like a heavy burden until the day she retaliated. She hated that part of her, a flaw she’d been trying hard to get off her skin—holding grudges. Maybe she wasn't trying so hard because next time she wouldn't let Vivienne lay a hand on her.She heard a sharp gasp followed by a piercing loud shriek “Si– -Signora?!” Her eyelid fluttered open to see a maid’s reflection dancing above the surface of the water, glaring down at her with fright on her face and soon another woman joined, she wasn't a maid, she was all dressed up in black that glittered and those red lipstick swatc

“I didn't mean to rile you up, I'm sorry,” Nina said softly, locking arms with her like she would evaporate into thin air if she let go. Louisa’s shoulder eased as guilt crept in, Her tensed body calmed. She shouldn't have reacted that way, Nina was only being kind. She sighed “I shouldn't have talked to you that way, I just got overwhelmed” She fiddled with her fingers while looking at Nina with sorry eyes. “I understand how you feel Louisa, sorry about my insolence,” The air had shifted in sheer awkwardness, their happy moment was ruined and for the rest of the shopping spree, when Nina needed advice on what choice of product to pick, Louisa responded with either a Nod or a head shake. She was now distant and distracted.“Come on Louisa, we don't have to dwell on that, do we? I shouldn't have brought such a sensitive topic up, cheer up!” Nina said to her as they both walked hand in hand out of the store later on, with shopping bags dangling on the crook of their elbows and swin

“I told you it was a bad idea that we be here” Nina hissed loudly as soon as they stepped into the club with loud blasting music, blue and red disco lights smearing the whole place, and strippers on stage swinging and slithering around poles like their bodies were made of soft bones. “We are just going to say Hi to her and we’ll be on our way, I'm sorry I dragged you into this” Louisa slapped a palm on her forehead while taking a look at their environment. Two sweaty dudes walked past her, their sweaty skin grazing her arms. Her face crumpled in disgust. She regretted. She should have just said no to Eve if this was the kind of place she chose of all places she would have ever picked to host her birthday party. A damn strip club! “She isn't picking up?” Nina screamed at the top of her lungs, interrupting Louisa’s thoughts. Louisa’s phone vibrated in her hands—an incoming text from Eve. Her shoulders eased a bit in relief. “She’s on her way” Louisa lifted the phone

Louisa blinked. Once. Twice. She didn’t hear wrong. With the hold he had on her waist, Alessandro pulled her in. His jaw ticked as he stared at her face, waiting for her to pull back but she wasn’t doing any of that. He stared from her eyes to her lips and without holding back, he went in, first by grazing his lips on hers in a soft kiss. Her neckline sucked in through her ragged breathing. This wasn’t happening, she was probably dreaming so she shut her eyes tight and the next time they flickered open, the full pressure of his lips crashed onto hers in a maddening kiss. He held her tight to prevent her from breaking free. Louisa’s fingers slightly fisted his shirt. She was caught between pushing him away and pulling him closer. She gasped midway through the kiss as he sucked on her lower lips. Her blood ran hot and cold all at the same time. She couldn’t resist. She was drowning. His hand moved to the back of her head and fisted a handful of her hair into his ha

Louisa followed the maid who led her to the garden. She touched her lips slightly. It was damp, sore, and the lip balm she wore earlier had been wiped off. …Alessandro’s doingHer hands went back to her sides and as they drew nearer, her heart thudded slightly. She ran a hand down her dress and tucked her hair occasionally behind her ears until they drew closer.First, plush sofas were visible, the garden was also beautiful with mostly daisies and tulips both pink and red shades in sight. She was told the whole family where down here, awaiting her arrival. She could hear their low chatters and almost as if she was an intruder, the chatter died down instantly the minute she walked in on them. Her eyes landed on Nina first who dropped her tea cup to wave at her and she reciprocated back with a small smile. Beside Nina was her son, a very fine young boy with his tousled dark brown hair, busy on his gaming pad. Then there was Alaric, leg crossed and seated opposite from his family, j