A whole day with Luca was a roller coaster, but also an exclusive experience. After the massage spa, we headed to The Carver's 7-star hotel Luca owned. Walking side by side with him with all eyes on us and every whisper of 'The CEO is here' made my heart jiggle. The curiosity on every staff's face, when I walked in with Luca, made me feel like a celebrity. A life I'd always dreamed of.However, getting to Carver's hotel changed Luca's attitude toward me. I mean, we just saw each other naked a few minutes ago, so why was he pretending to be so professional? I understood that he might not want to raise suspicion among his staff, but still…We entered into the elevator and stopped at the meeting hall where executives were seated with high esteem. I felt uncomfortable with what I was wearing - a random shirt and office pants, but these men cared less about what I was wearing as their attention was not even on me.The meeting went on fine but also for hours. It was true that Luca needed
As predicted, I saw George pacing around my front door restlessly. When his eyes met mine, he rushed over to my side, a disappointed look on his face."Where are you coming from, Willow?"I couldn't lie to him since he was asking straightforward questions, but he also knew where I was coming from."I begged you not to stop working at Juggy." He shouted."I changed my mind and…droop your voice, George.""Your mom said you went to your new workplace, is that true?" His voice was milder this time."Absolutely" I responded."Perhaps, Is that workplace Luca's hotel?" George was losing patience, his face a deep frown.I sighed. "Why are you here George?""ANSWER ME!" He charged at me, holding me by the chin. I was startled and panic-filled."George, stop""Are you working with LUCA!""YES!" I yelled too. "Can you stop hurting me" his grip was tighter."Why?" He moved away from me and started walking to and fro, I could hear him crying while I held my hurting chin trying to maintain a safe d
Carlos's Pov.As George strangled her neck, I charged at him with my fist and pace and his back hit his car causing the window to break.I caught Willow from behind before she could fall. "Go inside, Miss Willow" I ordered. She was in tears but also red from all the choking. Willow scurried into her house like a mouse.I dragged George by his hair to the next street where Willow would not listen to our conversation or watch us…fight, cause George definitely needed some spanking."What do you think you're doing?", I hit his face hard and he spat out blood.He laughed menacingly. "Where did you come from? Did you follow Willow home? Did you know about this too? About her working with Luca""Yes, Willow works with Luca and I'm so grateful she left you. Is this how you've been hitting her?""I have never hit Willow. You and Luca are making me do that! When did all these happen? How did she get close to him?""That's a different story you don't need to know about"He moved closer to me, fu
Willow's Pov______My eyelids felt heavy as I slowly began to regain consciousness. The early morning sunlight filtered through the curtains, casting a soft glow in the room. My head was pounding and my throat felt parched. I don’t remember falling asleep last night.I even had to drink some of my mum's leftover alcohol. She shouldn't be drinking after surgery and I promised to scold her this morning, but I had gulped the rest of her drink instead, only sleeping at dew. As I sat up and stretched, my phone chimed, indicating an incoming call. I picked it up without thinking, bleary-eyed, and mumbled a groggy “Hello.”"It's Cassie." I heard a sob. I exhaled. George must have told her about what happened yesterday. Cassie was either calling to apologize or trying to make me speak to George.I wasn't in for that this morning. I could not sleep over the night after my conversation with George. His tears, the way he almost strangled me to death, his rage… was all bad for me mentally. I pa
Carlos's car picked me up at the hospital after I called him. When he arrived, I walked up to him with a frown."We need to talk," I said, entering the car, so no suspicion would be raised if the police were still around. "What did you do to him?" I asked, teary."Who?" He asked."George. What did you do to him yesterday?""What do you mean?" he turned to face me."George is in a coma. Did you beat him up? What did you do?" I shouted. He paused for a while staring at me and then he chuckled."I didn't beat George up. We didn't even fight, we just had a peaceful conversation and I walked out on him""So why is he in a coma?""Maybe he had an accident." Carlos started the car and then drove out of the hospital."I don't believe you. You don't seem shocked or remorseful. You didn't even ask to see him at the hospital""George and I didn't share a close relationship." He said.My eyes were swollen with tears. "If the police come to me again. I'll be mentioning your name. You saw him last,
Willow's PoV__________Luca hadn't asked me why I was moody. If he found out that George was in a coma, I bet he would be sad too, but then again I had to tell him George had come over to my place and Carlos had saved me from him. Now the question was, who hurt George?It was a surprise that Luca wanted to get me distracted even after scolding me this morning. He was concerned after all, about my mood swings. Carlos maneuvered the car into the underground parking garage of Valentino, the upscale Italian fashion house. My mouth was agape and I was surprised. "Va..len.tino?" I turned to Luca. "Why are we here?" I gasped.This was the 'V' Luca talked about when he asked Carlos to drive us to the 'V'."To lighten your mood and…get you a makeover" he responded.I needed it! I fucking needed this. My heart skipped with excitement even when I wasn't trying to show it. What sort of 'baby girl' treatment was Luca showing me and why?I looked like a mess, he could probably sniff me reekin
Willow's Pov_________Luca's housekeeper or rather a chef, Harriet, greeted us warmly, immediately offering to make us lunch. I nodded politely, but her presence still felt like a thorn in my side. I had no reason to feel this way but knowing that there was a direct replacement under Luca's roof to being his eye upset me. Even if it took me long to admit. I wanted Luca for myself.Harriet prepared us a light, healthy meal of salad and grilled fish, but I could barely bring myself to take a bite, different emotions running through my veins.Luca was eating satisfactorily and it upset me also. “Is something wrong with the food?” Luca suddenly asked like he noticed I was moody. How does he know every single thing? I shake my head. “No, no. It’s delicious, Thank you.”"Mousey,” he says softly, his gaze intense like he could see me. I even had to wave my hands several times in front of him to see if he would blink, but he didn't. “I know there’s something on your mind. You said you wa
I could feel his heart pounding against mine as we kissed, our breath mingling. The heat of his body against mine made my head spin, and I let out a small gasp as his hands slid down to my waist.Here we were again, doing things we hadn't agreed to do.He broke the kiss, his lips hovering over mine. “Mousey,” he whispered, his voice hoarse with desire. “Tell me you feel it too.”I nodded, the words stuck in my throat. “Yes, . I… I feel it too.”Luca pulled me closer, his hands exploring my body, leaving a trail of sparks in their path. I arch into him, a moan escaping my lips as he finds a sensitive spot behind my ear.“I want to make you mine,” he growled, his lips tracing my jawline.I shivered, his words sending a surge of heat through me. “I already am” I whispered. He pulled back, a fierce look in his eyes. “Then let me show you,” he said.Luca lifted me, carrying me over to a nearby couch. He laid me down, his body pressing against mine. His hands slid up my legs, pushing my dr