I go back to the same room where I dressed for my wedding, the one that now witnesses the tears that run down my cheeks, as I put on the short white dress that Lucas has left on the bed with a note that says, "Put this on." The dress is practically a copy of the same one that I wear in Capri. I no longer understand what he expects from me. Is he trying to torture me with memories?
Now I understand the reason for bringing the suitcase with clothes; it was to travel to Italy. I dread traveling to that place with him. What if he hurts me?
While I can't stop thinking about how my life has turned into a nightmare in a matter of days, I walk the corridors of this hotel until I reach the reception. I see him waiting for me at the hotel entrance, and when he sees me, he approaches and takes my suitcase.
"It would be nice if you hurry. The pilot is waiting for us," he asks me as I follow him to leave the hotel and get into the limousine.
"Pilot?" I ask, confused, while the driver opens the door and takes care of the suitcase.
"Sienna, it's a private plane," he responds as if it were something obvious.
He is self-centered, vain, unbearable.
"¡Oh! Excuse me, Mr. Sandonini," I say sarcastically.
As soon as we get into the limo, I sit in the seat, the farthest from him. I cross my arms and stare at the window to avoid seeing his face. I don't want him to realize that I have been crying or to show me weak in front of him. I can't let him defeat me.
I concentrate on observing the enchanting landscapes of Miami. I can't stop thinking about how I'm getting rid of my life as we get closer to the airport. It's unbelieving that my life doesn't belong to me anymore.
"My parents don't know the real reason you and I got married" He starts talking out of nowhere, and now I have to turn and see him.
"What ?!" I ask, totally surprised.
I don't understand. Lucas' parents don't know about his revenge plan?
"They believe that we have been in a relationship for five months; the same ones that I have been living in Miami. If you open your mouth to reveal something I have told you, your father will pay the consequences, so now you know," he tells me, "I also need you to sign this," and he hands me an envelope.
"What is it?" I ask, confused without even opening it.
"You have the whole trip to Venice to read it," He says arrogantly.
I don't know how I will stand in this situation for a year.
I completely ignore his comment and ask, "Does your family live in Venice?"
"Yes, have you traveled there?" Inquires in a friendly tone, and this change makes me think that maybe he is bipolar.
"About four times, it's a beautiful city," I answer. I must understand that Venice is not and will not be blamed for what is happening to me.
"I'm glad that you like it," Lucas answers. And I can't expect anything else from him. His bad mood is back again.
A few minutes later, we arrive at the airport, and there's a group of people waiting for us.
Once we get out of the limo, a man who appears to be the pilot greets us, "Welcome, Mr. and Mrs. Sandonini."
"Hello, Felipe," Lucas answers. When I least expect it, my now-husband offers me his hand to help me climb the ladder that will take us inside the plane.
I suppose he pretends to be nice to me so that no one in the crew suspects our truth. I get on the plane, and I am speechless at how big and luxurious it is.
"Two rooms, open living room, bathrooms," he says, pointing to the different areas of the plane. I nod my head.
"Thanks," I answer and walk to the seats in the center area.
I take a seat and buckle my seat belt. Once everyone has boarded and settled, I open the envelope that he gave me on the way.
A contract? I ask myself when I see the document. I carefully read every detail. The agreement emphasizes his fortune and asks me to renounce any benefit I may have by being his wife. I don't understand why he didn't give me this document before we got married.
"Why didn't you give it to me before?" I ask, raising my gaze to meet his.
"Because it's not a prenup," he corrects me.
"And, what is it?"
"It is a document where you voluntarily renounce everything in case of divorce, which will happen in a year," He says as he sits in the seat in front of me.
"What if I don't want to sign it?" I challenge him.
"No problem, I will sue your father for breach of contract."
"What are you talking about?"
"If you don't sign the document, I can blame him for anything I want. Sign in now!" he demands, and with all the anger I feel for him, I take the pen he offers me and sign.
"You are the worst thing that has happened to me," I let him know with anger while I stand up.
"Where are you going?" He asks as I walk away.
"To a place where I don't have to see you," I answer firmly and enter one of the rooms that he showed me before.
I lock the door and sit on the seats inside. For a few hours, I don't want to see him. I wish I have never met him; it's the worst thing that has happened to me. I can't wait for this year to go by as quickly as possible.
I dreamed of something different for my life. I had the illusion of marrying someone who loved me without limits, becoming a mother, traveling the world with him. Still, this is not the case. I married someone who uses me for his revenge.I am sitting inside this room, watching through the small window as the city gets smaller until the clouds appear. These look like cotton, softening the way the plane moves a bit. I wish I could float among them and disappear.Once the plane stabilizes, I stand up and go to bed to lie on it. I close my eyes, trying to return to my imperfect world, which was better than the one I live in now. I get carried away until I fall asleep.[…]A rub on my back makes me open my eyes, and once again, I don't know what is happening. I have fallen asleep. I turn to see who it is, and I see Lucas staring at me as his fingers caress my skin.I sit on the bed, a little scared, and move until my back hits the ba
Venice, what a beautiful city! Its landscapes make me forget this nightmare that I am living. Her beauty is the reason that brings a smile to my face as a limousine takes us to Lucas's house. "Can you imagine living here?" he asks me, and I must turn to see him.I look at his face and try to figure out what that question means, but I can't understand him."The place is beautiful, but no. I love my city; I love its warmth, the sea, and being close to my father," I say firmly and turn my gaze to the window.I can't allow him to take me away from the only thing left of my life. That is not an option."What a shame," he says, and I don't even want to look at him. I'm afraid he might convince me of something else.I don't understand what he meant by that, but I prefer to avoid asking him. I have already understood that he will never answer any of my doubts.[...]The limo enters what appears to be a mansion. I am speechless by the
I try to get away, but it isn't easy. His arms are holding me close to him, and his mouth does not give up mine. Why does he have to kiss so well? Suddenly, I regain my sanity, and I manage to bite his lips, causing him to complain. Finally, he pulls away from me."But what are you doing ?!" Lucas exclaims as he complains of the pain, and I look at him thoughtfully."Who do you think you are to kiss me ?!" I reply angrily, and he grabs my arm.Our gazes challenge each other. If they were bullets, we would probably be injured."I'm your husband, and I assure you that what happened here won't stay like this," he warns me.His words send chills down my entire body. I'm not sure what to expect from him."Don't even think about touching me again because I'll forget about the whole agreement," I warn him."I like that you have personality," he says with a smile that I would like to erase. With his finger, he removes the blood that is left o
Painted in light gray tones and with some minimal details of purple, the room where I will be staying is ridiculously huge. It has a living room, bathroom, and huge walk-in closet that makes my room in Miami just a sizeable one."Does it please you?" he asks while he stares at me."I guess that doesn't matter," I express coldly. Then I go where the staff left my bags.I bend down to open them and start to unpack my clothes when I see him standing in front of me "we will have to go shopping. You have to change your style," he tells me, and I look up to meet his eyes."Don't even dream about it. I won't stop being who I am because of you. Also, you should know that I always appeared on the list of the best dressed in any social event I went to," I reply firmly. The desire to erase that stupid smile comes back again."It seems very good to me, but the clothes you wear in Miami are very different from those used by women here in Italy. In my family, im
I've been to many fancy restaurants, but this is definitely on another level—crystal chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, marble floor, tables decorated with incomparable elegance. I feel the people's gaze on the two of us as the waiter leads us to our table. I can hear how some whisper, and I understand them in parts."Why is everyone looking at us that way?" I ask my unbearable husband.A half-smile reflects on his face expressing pride. "Because the owner of the restaurant has come to dinner with his wife," he explains, and this was not what I expected.I can only look at him and try to hide my astonishment. I can't let him know how impressed I am."How many businesses are you in?" I dare to ask, and he just shrugged his shoulders as if downplaying the matter."In many" is the only answer he gives me.Our conversation is interrupted when two waiters come to our table with one of the most expensive bottles of champagne and some appe
After a night of awful sleep, I open my eyes feeling too hot. When trying to move to the side of the bed, I fully understand what is happening; he is sleeping next to me. I feel like pushing him until he falls out of bed, but the truth is that he looks incredibly handsome asleep.His black hair is pretty messy but in a very sexy way. It's the first time I've stopped to see how long her lashes are. And not to mention that barely grown beard that fits him perfectly. My gaze travels over her body, only covered by the boxer he is wearing. The lower line is marked with a broad and worked back, and even his buttocks are toned. His work and masculine legs are difficult to ignore, and I can only imagine him without clothes to continue discovering his attributes. I take a deep breath to try to keep my sanity. He is perfect.Sienna, that's not the plan. I scold myself and look away from him as I realize he opens his eyes. "Sorry, but he was killing my back," he tells me, and I l
I thought he would have left the room by now, but when I came out of the bathroom, semi-dressed, he looks at me, sitting from the edge of the bed. He has that damn sensual side smile he likes to give me. He has not changed yet, and he is still wearing that boxer that marks all his attributes."Do you think you can do what you did and just walk away?" He asks me seriously, and I decide to ignore his comment to enter the enormous wardrobe and choose a set of clothes from the few that I have brought.I drop the towel on the floor to stay only in my blue lace lingerie. Seconds later, I hear Lucas's footsteps entering behind me."I will have to go shopping," I comment as if nothing is happening.The silence breaks when his hand surprises me by caressing my back. He runs, with his fingers, all over the center, and I must take a deep breath. "Now I understand why that stupid man has fallen in love with you when he shouldn't have," he comments, making me ne
It is difficult for me to pretend that everything is fine in front of his parents. Especially when we are all sitting around the table, my so-called in love husband leaves kisses on the corner of my lips during breakfast."Son, haven't you taken your wife to the yacht yet?" asks his father quite enthusiastically."I was thinking of doing it today," Lucas responds."It is a perfect plan, son; the weather is ideal for sailing. Besides, we imagine that you want to be alone and enjoy your honeymoon. I can't wait for the day you tell us that we will be grandparents," says Laura, and I think I have to choke on the piece of croissant."Are you okay?" Lucas asks me sarcastically."Yes, all good," I say curtly and look at his mother. "Laura, I'm sorry, but we don't have plans to have children for now," I explain.I can't let this poor woman get excited about having grandchildren. However, his parents look at me strangely. I don't understand why.