AlessiaKissing Angelo had never felt so passionate and scary at the same time as it did at that moment. I am not an emotional wreck person. When my first boyfriend left me, it didn't break me that much. But the cold treatment from Angelo had messed up my heart. I know what I feel for him was genuine. I didn't expect to fall for him in such a way. But here I was, holding on to his shirt, not wanting to let go. Wanting the kiss to continue for eternity. Wishing so badly for him to tell me to stay. A lone tear slid down my cheeks as I gripped his shirt more tightly deepening the kiss. I gave him every entrance to explore my lips. However, that was short-lived when Angelo suddenly pulled away, leaving me craving more of the kiss. More of his touch. "Take care of yourself."His farewell settled in my head with a resounding beating of my chest. His face was away from me. I wished so badly that I would see his face clearly for the last time. To have it stored in my brain for the rest of th
Alessia "Can you move the banner a bit higher, please? So it won't fall off while the models are walking out." I said to one of Mrs. Martinez's staff that was assigned to me to assist me. I watched as everything unfolded. The fashion runaway was finally coming to light. The team and I had worked tirelessly to make sure everything was perfect. From planning to getting things done. I was proud of myself for coming this far. It wasn't an easy decision to make but I was glad I got the chance to do what I love. There were days that I wanted to give up because of Mrs. Martinez's pressure on changing plans at the last minute. I doubted that maybe I wasn't good enough for her. Maybe it was because Angelo and her husband were friends which was why she chose me. However, as time went on, I discarded any negativity out of my head and did my best to make it the way she wanted. And now, standing in front of the open space ground, I realized how much of a challenge it was for me. How much I brok
Alessia“Congratulations baby girl,” Annie hugged me for the longest time. We had returned home after I turned down the after-party Mrs. Martinez invited me to. I just don’t feel that comfortable in a big crowd and that in a place I’m not familiar with. But most especially, I turned it down because I knew Angelo would be there. I don’t think I can handle being there while he’s around.“Can you free me before you choke me to death?” I said as her arms went tighter around me. She teased me by actually choking me with her hands. We both ended up busting with laughter. “So, what do you plan to do with all the extra reward?” She asked her eyes sparking with mischief. “Are you referring to the money that hasn’t reached me yet?”“Of course, it will reach you. At this stage, you will start getting more jobs. I’m proud of you, Alessia.” Annie flashed a genuine smile. I reached for her hand and squeezed it. “Thank you for all you’ve done. For sheltering me and supporting me. I didn’t expect I
Angelo"Kelvin make sure our men are on standby. Dominic might decide to make noise at any moment. I won't be taken by surprise like last time." I took a sip of my coffee on the accord as I said that"Sure, Sir. I'm thinking maybe we disbursed the funds to the foundation now.""Not yet Kelvin. I want to know Dominic's moves first." Kelvin nodded in understanding. "Is there anything you want me to do?""That will be all for now, Kelvin." My eyes shifted to Marco and Elijah. They hadn't spoken a single word ever since they sat down. It was more like Kelvin was the one making an effort to do his job properly. "Elijah and Marco, looks like you guys needed more training right?" I started, intertwining my hand over the desk. I didn't miss the way Marco scoffed whereas Elijah's face was blank. "Can't you figure out why we're like this?""What do you mean?" I raised a confused brow. Marco bites his bottom lip and lets out a weak smile before fixing his eyes on me. "All this fake meeting." Hi
Angelo"So you're going show up in there, and you think it's a good idea?" Kelvin spoke up breaking the silence that had lingered in the car. We arrived at the location but I suddenly couldn't bring myself to get out of the car. Different thoughts ran through my mind while coming here. I had even pictured how I would punch him in the guts if he tried do to anything silly with Alessia.However, now that I have the chance to do that. I suddenly felt weak. At some point, Kelvin was right. What will it make me if I show up there? I will look like a coward. Yes, you are one. You will just look more stupid. A voice in my head rang. I hit the back of the chair, getting Kelvin to look at me. "Are you going inside or should I turn the car around?" Just when I was about to tell him to turn the car, a notification popped up on my phone. The visible face of Alessia laughing holding her mouth with her palms. The fuck.I was out of the car in no time, darting through the entrance of the five-star
Alessia"Who is that?""I don't know. The person wouldn't speak." I shrugged throwing the phone back on the bed. If not because Annie told me to pick up the call, I wouldn't have moved anywhere near the phone. I was enjoying my time on the bed when her phone decided to turn my ears deaf from the vanity mirror. After disrupting me, making me get down from the bed, and trekking miles to the vanity mirror, the person ended up not saying anything. The audacity of whoever the person was.I crashed back into bed, leaning my back on the pillow connected to the bedboard. "It's an unknown number. If the person is serious, he or she would call again." Annie said after checking the phone. She set it on the nightstand and then joined me in bed."So..." she started fixing her eyes on me."So, what?" I questioned brows creasing. "Tell me about your date. All the details." I didn't resist rolling my eyes. "First of all, it is not a date. Secondly, it is not a date because we only talked business."
AlessiaExhausted yet excited, I finally stepped out of the airport terminal, my trolley clattering along behind me. A sharp breath escaped my lips as I took in the sight before me, my eyes wide with disbelief. Italy. I was actually in Italy, and what's more, the trip wasn't putting a dent in my bank account. Winning this all-expenses-paid journey was a dream come true, even if Italy wasn't exactly my top bucket-list destination. Still, the attraction of the country had always held a special place in my heart, thanks to the countless pictures I'd seen on the news and social media.Just as I let the thrill of the moment wash over me, my phone rang, jolting me from my reverie. With a smile tugging at my lips, I swiped to answer, holding the phone to my ear. "Hey Mom," I greeted, my voice a mix of excitement and fatigue. "I've arrived safely. Don't worry, I'll fill you in on everything once I'm settled in my hotel room. Give Dad a hug for me. Love you, Mom."Before she could respond, I q
Alessia"How... how do you know me?" I managed to whisper, my voice trembling, the question hanging in the air like an unspoken promise. There was something inexplicable in the way our gazes had locked, as though an invisible thread connected us, binding me to this enigmatic man who now held my destiny in his hands.But he didn't answer. Instead, he turned his attention back to his phone and began speaking in rapid Italian, words that slipped through my grasp like elusive whispers. My heart quickened when I heard him mention something about bringing women. I clenched the hem of my dress, my fingers trembling. Perhaps he assumed I couldn't understand Italian. This could be my chance, my only chance.As the journey stretched on, every minute felt like an eternity. Panic coiled within me as the car continued to speed through unfamiliar territory. We had been driving for more than an hour, and my heart raced with uncertainty.Suddenly, breaking through the tense silence, the man turned to