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 alongside other things, so go inside now” I stared at him in disbelief. How did he know what I was thinking and when did order it?
I walked silently into the house. I’d never taken time to observe the interior of the house due to my rushing in the morning. The living room was large with a large television set, 4 sofas, some love seats and bean bags. There was a large winding stairs that led up to the first floor. The house was 4 stories in total.
“go to your room, change and come down for lunch” he ordered. I huffed in annoyance and walked up the stairs. He was rude and commanding. Nobody even bothered to show me around the house and there seemed to be no household staff but the house was heavily guarded. I walked along the long carpeted corridor of the first floor, I came to a door that looked like mine and opened it and sure enough it was mine. I shut the door and went for a shower. I picked a large oversized shirt with jeans and tied my hair into a ponytail. I walked down the stairs to look for the dining room
It was separate from the kitchen and Roman sat at one end of the table sipping slowly on the glass of wine in his hand while scrolling through his phone. He looked up and acknowledged my presence before asking me to take a seat. I took a seat and the non-existent household staff appeared and served lunch.
I ate my food slowly very aware of his gaze on me. There was no conversation on the table and the silence was eating me up so I decided to speak.
“what exactly do you do?” I asked him. He raised an eyebrow in surprise.
“is that a joke?” he asked with an amused look. I gave a confused look and his smile faltered. “you honestly don’t know, everybody in this country should know”. “proud much” I murmured under my breathe.
“I invest in technology, I own restaurants, hotels, clubs” he listed off his fingers.
“anything illegal? You’re not in the mafia. Are you?” his smile dropped and he narrowed his eyes at me.
“and what brought that thought about?” he took a sip from his wine, his stare not leaving my face. I shrunk back, very content not to answer that question. My ears perked up when I heard yelling from outside. Roman stood up and so did I. we walked silently to the place the noise came from. It was the front door and the guard was arguing with someone.
“I know she’s in there” the person yelled. My eyes went wide at Olivia’s voice. Oh god.
“Olivia” I called out. She stopped yelling for a moment.
“I told you she’s in there, Mila” she pushed the guard away and rushed into the house. She pushed past a confused Roman and pulled me into a tight embrace.
“my baby” she cooed touching and squeezing my face “are you okay? You just disappeared and I was looking all over for you> some people said you got expelled but I wasn’t sure about that cause my best friend is a goody miss too shoes but some said you were finally kidnaped for money but I wasn’t sure either, then this huge guy came looking for your bag and phone and told me you were here, so he chased me all the way won here and the guard at the door wont let me in and the rest of the story you know it...” she finally stopped talking and gasped for breath. She stared between Roman and I who had shock written on our faces.
“this Roman, I suppose” she turned to face him fully and winked at me. “good catch, sister” she whispered.
‘who is this?” Roman asked.
“Olivia, and this is my best friend Camila, and since I have finally found you, I will be taking my leave, bye” with that she shook Roman and the front door guard before heading out of the estate. Olivia was something else sometimes.
“that’s very weird, anyways we are going out with my parents for dinner and a dress has been placed in your room for you, dinner is at 7” he walked off after saying that. I stared at his back as he made his way, deeper and deeper into the house. Roman was one funny dude.
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.
The house was just as I remembered it. Large, coated pastel pink with silver edges, the large fountain in the middle of the driveway with large marble stairs. I felt home sick. The driver parked the car and we got out. Roman looped his arm and I placed my arm through his. It was only pretense for my parents. We walked up to the large bronze door and knocked. Diego opened it, he was taller and muscular. He grinned once he saw me and pulled me in for a tight hug. I could hardly breathe but I hugged him back since I missed him so much.“Sorellina, you look good” he complimented and I smiled.“you look good too Diego” Roman cleared his throat and both of us turned to him having forgotten about his existence a few minutes ago.“Roman” Diego said shortly.“Diego” Roman replied. Diego made way for us to enter. Xavier came running down the stairs with Mattias behind him.“sister” he yelled picking