Dante
Don't know if it was that she had enough of everyone's bullshit or was it something in Indian water which got Mia so bold .The side of Mia before running away was innocent , kind and so sweet I could throw up but. This side of her after she came back is very bold , sarcastic and sassy.It's been ages of someone being bold enough to actually talk back at me like she did. It was as stupid as it was admirable.I looked at her as she enjoyed her breakfast, totally ignoring me and our incomplete conversation.She must’ve felt me staring at her because she finally paused her eating and looked at me directly in my eyes. Was her eyes always this deep or did it also change with her personality.“I know I am beautiful, but it's rude to stare like that . Why not take a picture? It may last you longer.” She said with a smirk on mischievous face.“ Yeah just don't jerk off while looking at it.” she said as I loosen up my tie a little replying with.“What can you even do? No one can do anything about it. I can do anything I want and no one has enough balls in this world to call me out on it. Plus it's not wrong to pleasure myself while looking at my fiance.” I scoffed as her eyes widened from what I just said.“Wha-what do you mean by that huh? I-I am not your fiance, get out of your delusion.” She stuttered , taken aback of what just happened.“But don't worry you are not my type, even if you weren't my fiance. Plus I have better options than jerking off on your picture.” Her cheeks flushed pink as I responded.“Whatever, fuck yourself the least I care. I am here to talk business not for your bullshit.” She said, trying to change the topic.“Now you are talking about business, good.” I said with a smirk. Which obviously pissed her off.“Get the marriage arrangements cancelled.”“As far as I know the Romano family is very prominent in Tribeca , and Mr. Romano , you are older than me.” She responded. My eyebrows frowned unaware of what she was trying to point out here.“ I am very well aware of my own age Ms. Mancini. But what I can't quite get is what you are trying to say here.”“Well if only you use a little bit of your brain, you will realise what I wanted to say.” She said, throwing my own words at me . Which I said to her earlier.“What I mean is. Wouldn't it be inappropriate for a little girl like me to cancel the arrangements , plus it may make the Romano family look bad.” She responded with an innocent look , like I don't know that right now she is anything but innocent.She sure knows how to play a game, well that’s something interesting.“I don't think so there is any need for you to worry about what or what not can make the Romano family look bad.” I said getting on her nerves.“Why can't you understand it's a matter between two families , whichever side proposes will hurt the friendship of two families.” She spit out frustration.“But I can't see how any of it bothers Ms. Mancini.” Now it's my turn to play innocent.“You yourself just said , Ms. Mancini that the Romano family is very prominent in Tribeca. Plus I don't think so you are any unaware of the power I hold. I can't see any problem for me here.”She thinks only she can use my words against me but what she does not realise is that this game can be played by two.“Why you so selfish can't you just get over it by agreeing to sort it together rather than pressuring me alone.” She blurted out in anger.“Or is it because your grandpa won't listen to you?” she huffed.“Now I get it. It's not that you don't want to, it's that you can't , you can't tell your grandpa that you want to cancel the marriage arrangements. That's why you're forcing it on me.” she scoffed as she saw through my motives.It's true that I wanted to cancel the arrangements from the start , because I am not much interested in any of this love , relationship or marriage stuff. I would rather attend meetings for my companies in different fields, and with my side projects I already have enough on my plate to add more pointless stuff to it .Also every girl thinks she can handle me and make me change any of my behaviour. But only a few minutes in my presence either they run away, try to change me or either start complaining.I have already explained it all to my grandpa but he doesn't want to listen, he says he wants to see me happy with someone.Sad for him it's not gonna happen , not in this lifetime.But what can I even say he is not ready to listen and he won't agree if I cancel the arrangements. He is already sick and I can't afford to make him sad , after all it was my grandpa who proposed the betrothal in the first place.“What if it is even true? Don't you want to cancel the arrangements too. Or you are so hungry for my power and money that you will do anything for it , even if it means marrying the monster himself.”I said stating facts.I am very well aware of why the Mancini family wants the betrothal to happen as soon as possible. It's obvious.Not just the Mancini family, it's the story of every family in Tribeca. They all are hungry for more power and money so they arrange betrothals with more powerful families to gain more alliance.Daughters of the different families flirt with me thinking that by getting in pants they can gain any power or can be my wife. I hate such people.“You Mr. Romano thinks that everyone is after your money and power, maybe many are. Sorry to disappoint you Mr. Romano, but I am as interested in your power and money, as I am in injecting bleach in my veins.” She said in fuming anger as she slammed the table and left the table without giving it another glance.Taking a long breath.“This girl is gonna be hard to handle. But at least she is better than the ones who kiss my ass at whatever I say.” I whispered to myself as I looked at her furiously leaving the restaurant.Lily“Fuck that man, who needs him to cancel some betrothal or whatever.” I shouted in frustration as my taxi driver flinched at my sudden outburst.Clearing my throat I passed the driver an apologetic smile which he nodded as a response to. Taking a long breath for the hundredth time today. I got out of the taxi after paying, I entered the house only to find an old man probably in his seventies sitting on a couch talking to Mia's parents. Despite his age he looked like a pretty healthy man and had an authoritative persona of a typical family elder. “You are home Mia, come your grandfather is here to meet you.” mom said, grabbing my attention as she noticed me enter the house. Mr. Mancini Sr. Mia's grandfather. As per Mia, he is a strict person. They have only met once after she came back from living with her granny, that was also at a weekly family dinner that takes place every friday in Mancini's main house. I walked towards Mr. Mancini Sr. and bowed my head slightly to greet hi
Dante“Sir there is a call for you.” I was sitting in my office when my secretary informed me.“Who is it?” I questioned“It's from the Romano Mansion, Mr. Romano Sr. is not feeling well.” What, what happened now? “Cancel all the meetings I had today and clear my schedule.” I ordered as I walked away. I got in the car as I left for the Romano Mansion. I haven't met grandpa at all after returning from abroad , and it wasn't like I didn't want to, it's just that I didn't have any time. Busy between DR corporations and Romano enterprises and this betrothal, I had zero chance to go and meet grandpa. But I know that in fact even if I do go and see him he is only gonna talk about my marriage and I rather not prefer that topic. Arriving at the mansion I saw two doormen at the front gate. As soon as they saw me they opened the gate hurriedly when I got in, all the servants along the way greeted me.Ignoring everyone I walked straight towards the front of the room but as I was about to kno
Lily Stepping inside the cafe the fresh brewed coffee aroma hit me instantly, the smell of roasted coffee beans with some bitterness filled my nose lifting my stress and tension I didn't even realise I was carrying. The cafe is pretty and has an old money style interior and decoration, which I loved. The cafe gives a nice subtle yet luxurious vibes, the cafe owner has a good taste. I am not a fan of coffee but I appreciate a good cold coffee and some nice aroma you know. I may also come here often after enrolling in the institute, it's a pretty good place to relax and have some peace.Getting in I took a seat at a corner. It has a floor to ceiling glass wall which has a perfect view of the outside and is also close to the door.Looking outside I saw a huge building, more like an old palace renovated as an institute. No wonder it has a name of Royal Elite Institute, it sure does look royal.I thought of the ideas to get into that institute while I waited for Dante to show up his ass.
Lily “Had fun bitch?” I stopped in the middle of the staircase when a voice came from behind. Without caring of who it is , cause I exactly know who the fuck it is.“Why? What do you think happened to make me happy , Norah?” I asked exactly hitting the spot.“You fucking bitch I know exactly what you are trying to do here. Do you think sleeping with Dante or seducing him will be any good?” I turned back to look at her as she continued barking. Oops I mean speaking, as if she knows how to.“He will throw you out after toying for a little while. And I guess you should be more focused on the day after tomorrow, when uncle's and aunt's will refuse to help you get into the Royal Elite Institute.” her smirk left her face as soon as it appeared.“That's the thing Norah I don't need no fucking help to get into where I want to, I make my own path unlike someone beging for it. Don't worry I'll handle things myself.” with that I left for my room.Flipping on my bed I exhaled a long breath. Fuck
Lily“Hey Lily, it's such a big surprise to see you here.” yeah it is , it's is infact a five hundred volt shock that I am having right now.What the heck is happening? What the fuck he is doing here? And why the fuck he is calling Mr. Richard grandpa? “James you knows Ms. Mia Mancini here? I didn't know Ms. Mia, you already know my grandson.” He asked, looking between me and James.“Yes grandpa, we know each other, we were really close when I was in India. But wait why you are calling her Mia. She is lily right.” Shut up you idiot. Come on lily, come on think use your fucking mind.“ Hi, hi James, it's nice to meet you. And what you talkin bout my name is Mia you forget Lily was my nickname.” he looked confused and was about to open his mouth again when I interrupted with an awkward laugh and said.“Actually Mr. Richard Sr. When I was in India my nickname was Lily and everyone usually called me that. Looks like James got confused. Right James.” I turned around and widen my eyes to w
LilyThe next day went by just like that. The whole day was quiet and filled with relaxation, maybe the reward of my hard work till now. It's now evening and I have taken a shower , when mom knocked on my door and told me that we will be leaving soon. So I quickly got ready in some black jeans and top. Nice getting ready I went downstairs when I saw Norah, Nick, Dari and Gabrielle all ready.“Hey brother, where's mom and dad?” I asked Gabrielle and he was about to answer, but how can possibly Norah get away without being oversmart. “Mia I know that you are still little but can you have a little manners. You can clearly see me ,Nick and Dari talking. Can't you wait a little.” She said very overly sweetly.“Norah if only you could use a little of your brain you would know that I wasn't talking to Nick or Dari but in fact I was talking to Gabrielle who was standing behind them.” I replied and smiled sarcastically as I walked past them and went to Gabrielle.Gabrielle and I are getting
Lily“What? Is it true? Gabrielle, you read this for me. I don't have my glasses so I can't read properly.” Grandpa was also shocked and asked Gabrielle to read. He nodded and opened the parcel.“It's an invitation from the Royal Elite Institute.”“That we also know Gabrielle can you just already read what's inside it and who it's for?” Emma asked impatiently. Everyone also nodded since they are also very curious and can't just wait. Gabrielle also did what he was told and started reading the invitation as all of them listened to him carefully, not missing a single word.“I Mr. Richard Sr. personally welcome Ms. Mia Mancini to the Royal Elite Institute and would love to ask her to join our institute and report to us on Monday and we are very glad to have her as one of our students.” Gabrielle ended reading the letter and looked at me with wide eyes.Everyone's eyes were also wide in shock. I simply lifted my glass and took a sip of the water. Breaking the pin drop silence that was ta
LilyThe next day was a sunny bright day. I woke up early since I slept super well at night. It was amazing, I took a nice shower and by the time I came out. I heard my ringtone playing as my phone buzzed.Wearing a bathrobe I went towards my phone to check the person calling me. Now guess who it was, the one and only rude bastard I was about to pick up but the call ended.Shit, but wait a minute why he called he never called he always text. Suddenly I heard a ding catching my attention as I saw the text on my screen popping up. I opened it and it was.“We had to attend an event tonight. It's an art exhibition. The dress and everything you need to get ready will be at your place in an hour. I will pick you up at seven, be ready." That's it, that's all he said.I read it again and again and then put it to the side as I put on some clothes and went downstairs.Coming down I saw Nick and Dari arguing about something.“What's up brothers, why so fighty in the morning huh?” They looked at