Lucy’s POVTHREE MONTHS LATER, “A fresh parcel has arrived for you, Miss Lucy. What do you want me to do with this?" My new assistant, Alicia, asked. I smiled and looked at her, saying, "Oh, give that to me. Thanks... " I was really excited to open the parcel since I thought it was my order from three days ago. However, I was taken aback when I discovered the exquisite, rare flower that had come all the way from England. “Juliet Rose?” There it was, the rarest flower in the world, right in front of me.I bit my lower lip in shock. Unexpectedly, my phone started ringing, and I picked it up without checking the name of the person calling. “Do you like it?” “E–Edward?” I honestly felt shy when Edwrad had to give one of his rarest collections. He sighed softly and asked, "Yes, do you know how beautiful Rose Juliet is?" It took fifteen years for them to get this flower breed.""Really? Why... Uhm, why did you give this flower to me? I'm sorry if this question upsets you. However,
Lucy’s POV"Well, yes. I really mean it, Lucy." Camila said.I beamed at her, "Oh, let me call the security." I walked to the front desk to call security. Just as the security guards came in, Mercedes and Camila moved back. "Banned these two from entering my flower shop," I said. "Yes, Miss Lucy." "Lucy, you can't do this to me!" Mercedes clenched her teeth. "Are you crazy? I'm still the woman who raised you. I am your mother!" I smiled and turned to face her, saying, "You are my stepmother..." Mercedes laughed in disbelief, "You are such an ungrateful bitch! I am trying to be good to you, but you're testing my patience!" "I'm sorry." I bit my lower lip and lowered my head.The guards from my security company led them outside. I sighed softly as I looked around because this tall building was about my florist boutique, and I lived on the third floor from now on. I guess no one would dare come here anymore since they were already banned. “Miss Lucy…” “Yes?” "Somebody wa
Lucy’s POVThe sight of an unknown number pestering me made me furrow my brow. Even Edward looked annoyed that the call kept getting in the way of our lunch. He asked, "Why don't you answer that call?" "Uh, that's not important," I say with a soft breath. I tried to ignore the call, but my phone kept ringing until I gave up and said, "Excuse me." As I was ready to speak, I heard Arman's deep voice say, "Lucy..."I closed my eyes and gasped when I heard his voice. It had been a long time since I had heard it, and I missed him. I don't know why, but my heart started beating like crazy again. "How did you get my new number?" I asked to calm down. "Calling me so frequently makes no sense. You keep bugging me while I'm eating lunch. So, what's your deal with me, Arman?”"Please stay away from Edward. You already know that he's part of the crime group. Why do you keep hanging out with him? He talked to me like he had the right to tell me how to live my life.I took a deep breath and sa
Lucy’s POV"No, no, no! Oh, I beg of you... please..."He cracked a wicked grin and said, "This is not enough for what Arman did to my brother!" Then he pressed the hot iron against my wrist and I screamed in pain.Then I kicked him out of the way and rolled around on the floor while still being tied and sitting in the wooden chair. I moved around so much that he kicked me several times, and the pain made it so bad I thought I couldn't breathe. He pulled my hair and untied my rope. Then he hit me in the face with a hard blow and said, "You don't know much about the man you love. What he did to my brother was much worse! Besides killing him, he abused him in a cruel and heartless way!" He threw me to the ground, took out a knife, and cut my upper back. I sent out a piercing scream, pleading for mercy, expressing my anguish, and praying for someone to save me.This is hell. “P—Please…” “Oh, you’re so pathetic, Lucy. Where’s your hero now? He can’t even find you—” I was startled
Lucy’s POVHe kept waiting for me night after night in the dark, clearly eager to see me. Unfortunately, my stubbornness got the best of me, and I still refuse to let him in or see him just yet. I've been home from the hospital for a week now, but Arman was still desperate to win back my trust and love.As for me, I'm just standing here at my window and looking at him without any guilt. He didn't give up. Every day, he was there waiting for me to bring him inside. I shut the window and let out a soft sigh. Then Cecille asked, "Miss Lucy, are you okay?" "Yeah, I'm fine." I replied with a half-smile. Another day later, I observed his black vehicle parked outside my house. "Yes, there is a car in front of my gate," I told the cops. "Please do everything you can to ask him not to park his car in front of my gate. Thanks." After calling the police, I went to the kitchen to drink a glass of milk. Cecille told me, "Miss Lucy, you have some fruits and vegetables in the fridge. Do
Lucy’s POV"Did I not say I wouldn't give up on you? I want to court you until you say yes to me and forgive me." I was frozen in my stare, unsure of how to respond. Because he was so stubborn, I closed my eyes and massaged my temple.I also find him very annoying! "Would you like me to call the police?" I took out my phone and was about to call 911. He then took a step back and said, "No, I didn't come here to bother you. Actually, I'm your VIP customer. My hotel needs all of the fresh flowers delivered tomorrow because of a big event. Are you sure you can make it tomorrow?" "Ha-ha, you're funny," I told him as I put down my phone. "Actually, Arman, my secretary will talk to you because I don't have time for your nonsense." I continued on my way, but he remained close behind. I paused and turned to face him; I nearly slammed into his chest, but thankfully, he halted. I took another step back, looked up, and asked, "Why are you following me?" He hesitated and said, "I really
Arman’s POVDespite my efforts to hold her, she struggled to stand up straight and said, "I—I'm okay." She tried to move away from me as if being so close to me made her feel bad. But at that very second, she tripped and blacked out in front of me."Lucy!" I shook her gently and caught her fragile body. Then her driver came up to us and said, "Sir, let's take her to the hospital."I nodded and picked her up to put her in the back seat. I held her head in my lap and stared at her blankly.When it came to her, all I could think about was keeping her safe and making sure she'd be okay no matter what.When we got to the hospital, my phone rang, but I didn't answer it because I was watching my wife be taken inside.The doctor said, "Wait here, Mr. Romano." “Of course.” I said calmly. And the next time my phone rang, I irritatedly answered it and exclaimed, "What?!""You couldn't yell at your mom!"Hearing my mom's words made me feel better right away. "Sorry, I thought it was someone e
Arman’s POV"Is that the fifth time I've told you to stay away from her?! I am your boss, so you have to do what I say regardless of how you feel about it! I showed Edward the finger because he looked like he would never follow my orders. "From what I understand, you don't have the right to tell me what to do!" Edward said with a soft sneer. I grabbed his collar and pushed him against the wall, saying, "She's mine!" "REALLY?! DO YOU THINK SHE'LL CHOOSE YOU AGAIN AND AGAIN?! LOOK AT YOU NOW; YOU DON'T EVEN HAVE THE GUTS TO STAY CLOSE TO HER!" he growled back. "Shut up!" He coughed and groaned in pain in the corner as I kicked him in the gut. I was going to hurt him no matter what, but my dad stopped me and said, "Arman, that's enough!" "No, I'm not done yet," I told my dad as I looked at him. "I will not rest till I have eliminated this jackass!" "That's against the rules!" It is your responsibility to ensure the safety of your team! How could you be so crazy and wild for just