Melissa's POV Every ounce in me wanted to talk to Donald but he was stoic and resilient throughout the chopping. That afternoon did not just go by with chopping for dresses alone. We as well do the necessary things as a couple, however, I wouldn't term it as a date. It sucks that he kept to himself all through. Each attempt to make him laugh or chitchat with me failed, regardless, he did not appear gloomy. This part of him was just too difficult to define! And I noticed it worsened after the encounter with that rude man. Only God knows what happened between them. Judging by their affluence, they might be rivals and sworn enemies. Couldn't he be thankful that I save his a$s from such a man?The silence was too awkward that I could no longer handle it as he drive. "Can you at least turn the music on? This silence is killing me." I murmured. He wasn't responding. His palms were rubbing the steering tightly that I could see the shot of blood that made his hands pale. "Was that man s
Melissa's POVLurid surprise overtook me the moment Donald walked me into a Ball party. I was forced to ask for the reason he brought me there but my gut was too sealed to utter. I just couldn't face him after what happened.Yet, he had held my hand with his to prevent me from ambling around erratically. That embarrassed me more and with the fact that I couldn't mutter a word to stop him even when the address was sent to me. How could I be that dumb to follow his lead?As soon as I fled from the elevator, my muddled mind kept asking my head the same question nonstop, 'What did I just do with him?'But this silly man could only grin at me the first moment he stepped out, "Does something like that move you?" I felt nothing but the mocking in his tone. That travesty smirk threw me back from the awareness that I was swaying aimlessly within the foyer. "Melissa, it was just an illustration, don't you want them to see us so intimated?" He still pouted with that mockery tone.I fastened m
Melissa's POV I tried to move forward and fail miserably because my feet wouldn't listen to me. All they wanted was to stay put on the spot. So I stood there like a statue. My body felt heavy, my legs were numb and my head felt so thick that nothing could pass through it. Tears thickened within my eyelid. I tried to put it under control by fixating my gaze on the floor. No matter how I tried to be strong my father always makes me weak and often time, I feel like the world was revolving around me just to my disadvantage. I have always dreamed to have the kind of love life that my parent shared. There was nothing blissful in a marital home than to have a loving husband who did love you despite all your condemnations and flaws. A sweet husband that would make every moment of your days with him worth living. A caring husband who despite all your disputes, he would still cherish you even more than himself. A man who would treat you differently in the most selfless way than whatever othe
Donald's POVI sat on one of the stools in the Ballroom watching Melissa's intuitive steps swaying her away. A light chuckle braced my face but was cut short by a shrill old woman's voice piercing through the music yet smiling as she approached me."She is a damsel! Are you her date tonight?" I shook my head having brought myself back so quickly, "Err- Not really." I gobbled down a shot of chilled whiskey, rolling my tongue sweetly to savor it.As she whispered to the Bartender, she sat on the next stool. Once done, she gave me a sympathetic look. "I remember when I was young and my husband left me. I thought I would never find happiness again until I found my second husband."I smiled. "That's nice." while tapping the shooter."Do you have any children?" She asked while being thrilled as lascivious smiles leave her face not. Seductively, she winked and tongued out at me while shamelessly roaming her fingers upon my lap.Devilish smiles couldn't leave my face. I shook my head negativ
Donald's POV"Pretense to what?!" Her face shrunk into confusion. With a disbelieving smirk, she rapidly dragged her feet on the ground and twirled around. Pausing to face me, she counterattacked with a raging pitch."How am I supposed to know you have an older brother when this City only sees you as the Boss? Your auras filled everywhere! Tell me how I suppose to know!"Then, subtly, her voice broke out like shattering pieces of glass, "What else am I supposed to do to be free? I struck this deal intending to be free of this imposed marriage!" I couldn't believe her utterances. Even the gaze she was sparkling. Standing up abruptly, I drew another hot good smoke and hovered my face over hers intimately. She did not startle but her mind throbbed. I could see those eyes calling for liberty."It is simple." I gritted my teeth together. It oozed out the flames to tenaciously splash over her face. She was in it without faltering nor with a spit of cough.Croaking out a raspy voice, I advi
Donald's POVShe wasn't drunk yet she fell asleep a minute after I started driving. What a witty sleeper. I couldn't have been wrong. The face on her when she yelled at me... Does it imply she like me or those tantrums were about the termination of her engagement?'Confess to me that you like me!' I recalled her outburst. A peal of huge laughter ruminates in my belly. I couldn't hold myself but laugh at her pale face. It was as though she hasn't been sleeping since the day she left. Sitting on the couch and watching her this closely, I couldn't resist but touch her... That face always displays her buoyancy. Those eyes couldn't let down but gleam at me. Those lips that always call for me every time she opened them to rave. I wish I could have another taste... now and then. My hand trailed on them irresistibly. Pity for me, she was no longer a hope of me but now for Ezio De' Sandro! 'If I will choose. It's you... I will choose you...over and over... and over without thinking twice!
Donald's POV Regardless, Stacy sat on the couch. "So, the dining together was about her residing with us? And you accept? You want her to live with us?" Her curious tone coaxed a relaxing smirk from my face, "I'm now her Fiance." "Ehn?" Stacy burst into laughter. The least I expected her to do. I actually hope for a stun and not mocking laughter. "But she is to be betrothed to Ezio." She said, turning on her seriousness. "Yes, I'm her fake fiance..." I explained how today went to Stacy. But throughout the story, Stacy could only release heavy laughter. I found her irritating until those mocking laughs faded off and her nostrils began to sniff tears. "Haa... This cracks my rib out." "You are a lump of dead meat now. Aren't you? Alessandro won't think twice before eliminating you let alone Ezio." She pouted with seriousness. I was aware. I began to doubt my gain in this deal. I might lose every damn thing that belongs to me if Alessandro finds out but the risk is worth it. "
Melissa's POVRemorse limped back to my core as I saw Stacy putting so much effort into preparing the bathtub after she denied it. She took her time lighting the candles. My presence did not startle her as I thought she would.Heartwarming fragrance brace the air... Red petals flood the tub and sliced citrus compliment them. The water was slightly soapy, calling me to immerse my body in them quickly. Nonetheless, I sat by the edge of the bed. "I'm sorry about that day, Stacy. It came so shocking after the realization was dumped on me. I heard Donald instructing his men but I did not know they were aiming for me. Everything became vivid all at once and I become disgusted staying here." I explained. "I hope you'd understand and never put my action to heart. I started getting accustomed to you. I can't just jeopardize it. Please, forgive me." I pouted all at once.Instead, she focused more on it. Once she was done, she shook her head as if she had accepted. But her resilience, I couldn