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. He called me to have a ‘talk’ and he is not even here yet. The cafe is just outside the Royal Elite Institute so I am trying to observe a few things, better use my chance. Busy with my thoughts I soon noticed a black BMW stopping in front of the cafe, as the car door opened and a huge foot came into view and a second later Dante Romano got out of the car. Fucking . Holy . Hotness His six foot something height with solid , sculpted muscles packed in a black shirt with rolled up sleeves clearly showcasing his veins on his huge hands. And suddenly I am thinking about climbing on his big body as his hands grab my— I yanked myself out of that startling fantasy fast. What is wrong with me? That is Dante fucking Romano a cocky asshole and Mia's fiance. Get your hormones and your fantasies together bitch. I cursed at my hormones and filthy mind as I saw him entering the cafe and every girl's jaw dropping all the way to the floor as they looked at him, infact some even glared at me as he came towards me and got seated in front. “There was some traffic in the way, sorry to make you wait. Two espresso.” he ordered when one of the workers approached us. “A cold coffee for me with some extra milk and sugar, I don't like espresso.” Dante brows frown as I said that. “What?” I asked. “The last time we met you nearly drank three cups of espresso and said that it was really good.” He looked at me with doubts. Fuck, fuck, fuck think lily think. “Um I just started cutting off things and people that are more bitter to my liking, I am starting to prefer things and people that are more nice to me.” I said as he passed me a knowing look. Nice save Lily so proud of you. Our orders arrived and I took a sip of my drink as a satisfied look appeared on my face. “So, what is it that you wanna ‘talk’ about huh?” I said breaking the silence as he put down his cup and looked at me. I can feel the tension building between us as he started to talk as I took another sip of my drink. “I want you to go out with me.” I choked on my drink as my eyes got watery and I started to cough. “What the fuck did you just said? Ya are you out of your mind? You get your boss a MRI scan. He has some serious issues up there.” I said pointing at his men who were standing behind him and I swear I saw him fighting for his life to not laugh. “I am completely fine. I have a deal for you if only you care to listen without interrupting me for once you will understand that it is for the better.” he spit out in frustration. “Ok Mr, continue with your talk. I am now quite interested in listening to what brilliant of a deal involves me going out with you.” I said, rolling my eyes. “Don't you dare to roll your pretty eyes on me. I will make them roll better next time if you do that again.” “You think my eyes are pretty? And is another statement an offer?” He ignored my question completely like I never asked them, rude bastard. “I will get straight to the point, let's make a deal till my grandpa's health gets better, pretend to be my fiance and join me to all the events and parties” I raised my brows as he continued with his scheme. “When he will get better we will go to him together and tell him it didn't work out between us and to cancel the betrothal.” He finished and waited for a second. “And what will I get in this whole deal? I can't see anything major that helps me by pretending to be your fiance and handling your tantrums the whole time.” I heard a light chuckle from behind and looked at the man biting his own tongue. “You will get to use and experience all that power and fame. Being by my side, no one will dare to touch you.” I scoffed at his statment, as I looked straight in his eyes and said. “No one can dare to touch me anyways. You being there or not doesn't affect a shit.” he inhaled a very long breath as he leaned back on his chair and growled. “What do you want then?” I thought for a while as a smirk appeared on my face. I know exactly what I want, looks like this fiance can be of little use afterall. “I don't want your power and fame I just want two things from you.” “What?” “First of all I want you to arrange a meeting of mine with Mr. Richard Sr. the head master of the Royal Elite Institute.” Yes it's the best opportunity I am going to have. I have to prove Mr. Richard that the school needs me. “Why?.......Do you want in? Just say it I’ll arrange the rest. I know you are starting your college just say it. Plus I can get it done sooner.” He remarked as another scoff left my mouth, this asshole. “That’s the thing Mr. Romano, I can get in if I want to by myself. I just need an opportunity which you can provide to me.” He looked at me in disbelief. “And what's the second thing you want.” “I’ll take that as a yes. For the second thing I don't know it yet.” He frowns as I continued ignoring his reaction. “Now here is the thing I have a great opportunity of getting something from you I should better use it wisely for now we’ll consider this a deal.” He nodded to me as we both stood up from our seat and left the cafe. “I’ll drop you home, get in.” he gestured as he opened his car gate for me. Quite gentleman now, isn't he. Well it's late and it's better to go home with him so without any bicker I got it. The ride was silent , I was looking outside window as the darkness slowly took over and street lights lit up. Soon we arrived at house, he got out and opened the gate for me stepping out I noticed Norah. Well well I guess we can have some fun “Message me when you arrange the meeting. Make it quick, I don't have much time.” I said patting his broad shoulders. He looked at me as his body tensed by my movements. “What. Are you doing?” he said, I looked at side as I saw Norah fumming with anger. I loved it so I continued. “Huh! What? Don't tell me I am not even allowed to touch you.” I raised my brows. I was so busy pissing Norah off that I stumbled back when Dante suddenly took a step closer. I was about to fell on my butt when in a suift of a moment he grabbed me by my waist and pulled me towards him. My heart beat stopped, my breathing got faster and my eyes widened. What . The . Actual . Fuck I am so close to him, so close that I can clearly smell his whisky and wood like colonge which is so good it's driving me crazy. His deep black eyes piercing through me freezing me and melting me at a same time. I am unable to move and at this point I don't give a shit about Norah she is nowhere in my mind now. The only thing covering my mind is a urge to hold his face and kiss his beautiful lips. Before I could do anything he bend a little and. “Don't provoke me love, you can touch me but I am not a gentleman or a prince charming you are expecting.” He whispered in ears in his deep husky voice. “Meet you soon, love.” He said pecking on my earload as he let go of me and sitting in his car he left from there. Blinking and still frozen on my place I finally let go of the breath I was holding. This man is scary and not the horror type a scary, but a ‘ this man is lightning the emotions and fantasies I should not feel for him’ type a scary. Collecting myself together I walked in the house as I saved his number as a ‘Rude Bastard’.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
Dante“You ready?” I asked her as the driver opened the back door. “Absolutely.” She replied while taking my hand that I offered earlier. We held up the steps to the entrance. The door was opened for us and soft music poured out , and when we stepped inside Mia's eyes widened. Chandeliers hang everywhere with an old style, gold frame arts hanging on every wall.Soon Music, laughter and clinking of glasses reached us. Women walk around in tight dresses and jewels holding onto the arms of men in suits. I looked at my side and I saw Mia being nervous, she might feel out of place. It's common to do so.Even I feel out of place from these fake people kissing each other asses to gain favours. That's why I wear black it make me feel at home. I leaned down towards Mia and murmured.“Fake it love, they all are, all of them are hiding their own dark little secrets. It's all a game, I know that you know how to play it, and so do I. So just chill and relax, none of them is better than you here.
Lily“Hey , what you do-” My sentence got cut off with a gasp as Dante suddenly came closer with a swift moment, and now my back is touching against the wall. “Where were you?” He growled as his pulse beat a furious rhythm, that I can clearly feel and hear.He scanned me from head to toe trying to search for something, but nothing. I looked at him as if he was some alien crash-landed on earth. “I was in the bathroom.” I spoke slowly like I would speak to some child, he looked worried and it's the first time I saw him out of control. It was only when I spoke he looked towards the side noticing the bathroom sign marking the door. “Is everything alright? What happened? Are you ok?” I asked and his jaw tightened and he took a deep breath.“I thought something happened to you.” That's why he is so panicked and out of control, just because he thought something happened to me. “I am all fine ok. Nothing happened, someone spilled champagne on my dress. I was just trying to fix it.” I h
Mia“You can't run away from your responsibilities , from your fate , you can't change what's already decided from the moment you were born " The words my dad said earlier in the day echoed in my ears again.As I was packing my stuff in the middle of the night planning to run far away . I am not running away from my responsibility or fate , in fact till the day before yesterday my fate was not to be forced in some betrothal made by my grandpa with the world's most dangerous , cold and powerful man , I have ever seen in my life .Dante Romano , even the most powerful and richest people fear him. I once heard that his single stare is enough to leave you frozen at your place and send shivers down your spine. Well, I didn't believe them that much until I encountered him myself . When he looked dead in my pupils and said break the marriage arrangements and that he is not interested in any of this. I won't lie putting aside his charming and ridiculously handsome face with an even ridi