Camila
I groaned and rolled in my bed when I heard the alarm clock ring. I sat up and stared around the room. I almost had a heart attack when I realized I wasn’t in my room. The ceiling was white for one, I know I always had peach walls. I stared around the larger room. It was white from bottom to ceiling. I lay on a four poster bed covered in white sheets. There were two doors, probably leading to the bathroom and closet. I slipped out of my bed and looked at all my bags stuffed ata corner. I was in Roman’s house.
My eyes moved down to the emerald ring that encircled my finger. The events of yesterday came rushing through my head. I was engaged to the cocky arrogant billionaire. So much for life. I stared at the alarm clock and gasped. It was 7:45 and school staretd at 8:15. I ran into the shower; it was as big as my bathroom back home but I didn’t let my mind rest on that for long. I took a quick bath and stepped out. I chose a white hoodie that I stole from Xavier and a pair of white washed jeans. I grabbed my book bag and phone before making my way to the door.
I opened it quickly and ran down the quiet hallway. It was red carpeted and led down a set of winding stairs. I raced down not bothering to stare at the fantastic furniture of the rooms I passed. I walked to the front door and flung it open and flew straight into a chest. I looked up at the tall man guarding the door, he had blonde hair and a gun holster at his waist.
“good morning miss” he said. I smiled softly.
“please, can I get a ride to Lincolns University?” he stared at me with furrowed eyebrows. “did Mr. Romero order this?” I nodded slowly. I hadn’t even seen Roman at all the entire morning. He still seemed unsure but he ordered the driver to take to school. I slipped into the back of the car and he drove off.
I was just 5minutes to the beginning of lectures but the problem was, it took me 5 minutes to walk to the psychology department. I walked as fast as my legs could carry me and slipped into the class before the lecturer shut the door.
“you were almost late” my best friend Olivia stated as I took the seat beside her. I shrugged. I was never late and won most punctual student every year.
“tell you later” we settled down for the class and the lecturer started to speak.
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“so you’re saying that you got engaged to Roman Romero?” Olivia my best friend asked as we sat at lunch. She gave me an are you insane look. I nodded my head slowly. “Roman Romero as in the hottest guy in the entire country, youngest billionaire, arrogant and cocky, owner of multibillionaire company Romero limited” Olivia looked like she was about to die. I raised my hand and showed her the emerald ring on my fingers. Her eyes went wide and she was about to give one of her girly screams when I placed my hand over her mouth.
“shh, nobody here knows yet” she grabbed my hand and stared at the ring in disbelief. The cafeteria went silent when an announcement came over the speakers. “please miss. Santiago come to the head office, thank you” the entire student body turned to face me. I was shocked myself because I was never called to the office for anything and it was a shock to everybody.
I stood up slowly aware of the stares I got and walked out of the hall. My heart was beating fast as I made my way to the Vice-chancellors office. I reached the large double doors and opened it slightly. I was welcomed with the smile of the receptionist. At least it was for a good cause.
“Mr. Reeds Is waiting” I nodded and at her and walked to his office which was just opposite her desk. I knocked softly and entered when I heard a soft come in. I gulped.
Roman was seating in front of a shocked and scared Mr. Reeds, with his legs crossed and arms crossed over his broad chest. He looked pissed, annoyed and angry. He stared at me once I walked in with an unimpressed glare.
“Miss. Santiago, um...you know Mr. Romero here?” I nodded slightly. “he came to fetch you” I turned to Roman. He was still glaring at me, then he stood up, grabbed my wrist, bade the vice-chancellor good bye and led me out. We walked into the silent hallway and he stopped.
“I don’t appreciate people leaving without permission and thinking they can lie to get away with it” he said through gritted teeth. I remembered I lied to the guard that he gave me permission to leave. I didn’t say anything. I just stared at him. “Camila” he warned.
“sorry, I just wanted to go to school” I said in a small voice staring down at my fingers. He placed his fingers under my chin and raised it up to meet his stare.
“it shouldn’t repeat itself or there’ll be consequences” I nodded. “words, please”
‘His face softened a bit but the angry glare didn’t leave his face. He took my wrist again and led me down the corridor. His grip was so tight I swore that a bruise will form on it.
“school isn’t over yet” I informed him as we made our way to his car.
“school is over for now, bambina” he led me to his car and we drove off.
The car ride to the house was quiet and the silence was suffocating. There’s just something about Roman that was different from other guys I’ve met. I liked him though I met him yesterday and I was also scared shitless of him. He was cocky, arrogant and hardly let people see the part of him I was seeing. His possessiveness. “what are you thinking about?” he asked me as we pulled into his driveway. His house was huge, like huge and almost bigger than a normal mansion. It was painted white and gold. It had huge pillars and large marble stairs that led to the front door. “Camila” he almost yelled. I turned to him startled. “you zone out a lot and it’s not safe” he opened his car door and stepped out. He opened my door for me, I looked around for my bag and phone and released that I left it in school. “oh shit” I cursed almost face palming. “language” Roman boomed. I almost jumped when I heard his voice. “I’ve already ordered for your books to be brought home alo
The dress was a long off shoulder red gown with a shiny bodice. I stared at it in awe. It was just a dinner and yet the dress looked very costly. I took off my dress and wore the dress. I stared at the mirror when I heard a knock on my door. I walked to it and opened it expecting to see Roman but instead I saw a young girl about my age, in a short white gown. She had short black hair and freckles on her face. “good day miss, I was sent to help you prepare” I opened the door wider for her to come in. she walked in and set her equipment down. “I’m Elena” “Camila, please” I sat down on the stool and she got to work doing my makeup first then my hair. Once she was done. I opened my eyes and stared at the mirror. “I must say you look pretty” she said in a small voice. I smiled at her and stood. It was already quarter to 7 and I had to be down soon. I took the red purse ash handed me and walked out of my door. I walked down the stairs slowly to ensure I didn’t trip
“Dude, let me see her” I heard someone say from outside my door. I groaned and sat up in my bed. I could hear many voices behind my closed door. I stood up and walked to the door. “if you wake her, I’ll kill you” I heard Roman threaten. I opened the door and the conversation ceased. Roman leaned on the door frame with two other guys beside him. “it was totally, Mr. grumpy here” the brunette said nudging Roman who gave him a death stare. “good morning princess, sorry theses idiots are here, these are Harry and Elijah” Harry was a brunette with green eyes while Elijah was hazel eyed with tattooed skin. “guys, this is Camila” “she looks good and I’m sure she’s also good in...” Harry started to say but he was cut off by Roman digging his eyebrow into his stomach. Harry fell to the ground with a dramatic groan and Elijah rolled his eyes. I chuckled. “remember school today” Roman said as they headed down the stairs. I shut my room door and went for a shower
Roman I hate work. I hate paper work especially and I hate having to wear a suit every time I step out of my home. It’s all about reputation. My father’s words not mine. I knotted the freaking tie and pulled on my blazers. I swept my comb through my hair a couple times before heading down the stairs. Harry stood at the door twirling the keys to the car in his hands with his finger. “took you long enough, who’re you trying to impress, Camila? I swear Harry was as annoying as a fly. I pushed him against the wall and stared him in the face. “one more freaking word and I’m going to kill you” he nodded frantically and I let him go. I headed into the car and he entered the driver’s seat and drove off to the Romero empire. It was a large 24 story building, made of glass, at least most part of it. “we’re here” Harry said in a chirpy voice. That was one thing I liked about him, he never stayed angry or annoyed for long. I shook my head in amusement as
My head was pounding and I was wondering what Roman was going to do to David. He came back into the room with a calm face. “David has been taken care of” I stared up at him. “what did you do?” I asked him. He shrugged with a smirk plastered on his face. “nothing to worry about, so want to go get some ice cream? My eyes lit up and I nodded eagerly. He chuckled softly. I stood up and grabbed another hoddie to change. I tied my wild hair into a ponytail before skipping down the stairs dramatically. We walked to his Bugatti and got in. ice cream was my number one cheer up tactic. “you seem excited” Roman observed as we drove down the streets. I blushed crimson and stared out of the window. We finally pulled up at my favorite ice cream place, Vanilla island even though they had other flavors. I jumped out of the car and ran inside, Roman tagging along. We went to the counter and ordered our ice cream. We sat my favorite booth, at the very back of t
The sound of soft snoring woke me up from my deep slumber. I turned slowly and my eyes met that of Roman’s. he looked so young and youthful when he slept, his hair was tousled over his head and his lips parted a little to release a little gush of air every time he breathed. I turned to observe the room, it was dark themed with blood red curtains standing at a corner. The room was dark apart from the tiny streaks of sunlight that escaped through the curtains. “hey’ I heard Roman murmur sleepily. His voice was husky and tired. “good morning” I replied slipping out of the bed. Roman sat up using his elbow to brace himself up and stared at me. I looked down at my outfit, I had sleepily managed to change my clothes last night but how I ended up in his room, I don’t know. “what a site, miss. Santiago” Roman said and a blush creeped up my face. I stalked out of the room and headed for mine to save myself further embarrassment. I entered my room and shut the door. I
“girl” Olivia yelled once I came in view of Crystal Heights Hotel. She was standing at the door dressed in a skin tight mini dress with stiletto heels. She had her hair all curled up and landing on her shoulder. I rolled my eyes at her greeting as I walked up to her. “come on, I rented a room for us so we can get ready, its party all night”.She took my hand and dragged me into the lobby of the hotel, then to the elevator. She pressed the last button and the elevator shot up. When she said she rented a room, it was a lie. It was a whole suite.“seriously Olivia, you wasted a lot of money” I told her as I flopped into a chair.She gave me a deadpanned look “this wasn’t even up to my daily allowance” she stated. Her dad was super rich and she could be very extravagant with money. I rolled my eyes.“let’s get ready, the party starts soon” she drew a chair to the front of the mirror and o
I groaned at the sound of my alarm clock. My head was pounding like crazy and I couldn’t see properly. I sat up on my bed suddenly feeling dizzy and the urge to throw up. I rushed to the toilet and threw my guts out. After I was done, I brushed my mouth and cleaned up. After I was done, I went down the stairs though my feet felt like I was carrying two heavy blocks. I walked into the kitchen but it was empty rather there was a plate of pancakes and a note. I picked up the note and read it. I left for work already, I’ve ordered breakfast to be made and that the house hold staff to not disturb you. Eat and take some Advil. We are going to your parents for dinner, at 6, be ready.