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.
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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 backrest. "What are you doing here? I locked the door," I ask fearfully. It terrifies me to think about what he can do since I do not know how far he intends to take his revenge.
"I own this plane, did you forget?" He asks me with a wide smile.
Of course, I remember, I think.
"What are you looking for?" I insist, and I make myself smaller by joining my legs to my body.
"You didn't leave the room, and I thought something had happened to you during takeoff," he explains, and I don't know why I feel he's sincere.
"What time is it?" I ask as I look around, somewhat confused since I don't even know how long I've been asleep.
"In Miami, it would be eight o'clock at night. We left three hours ago," he replies.
"Wow! I've been asleep for a while," I comment.
"Quite a while. Do you want something to drink or to have dinner? "He asks, and I look at him bewildered.
This attitude is not what he has shown so far.
"Since when are you nice to me?" I ask him without understanding his change in attitude.
He sits more comfortably on the bed and stares at me with those deep eyes that seem to discover all my secrets. "I never said I would mistreat you," he clarifies, and his voice seems so sensual to me, although it shouldn't.
"But I'm part of your revenge plan against my father," I replied bluntly.
"Are you dining with me or not?" he insists, and I know he will not give me more information.
"Alright," I answer because I am somewhat hungry.
"Let's go to the plane's main area," He proposes and stands up to then extend his hand and help me.
These are the things I don't understand about him. On the one hand, he is an arrogant idiot who uses me for his revenge; and on the other, he is a gentleman. Who is Lucas Sandonini? I ask myself without taking my eyes off him.
We leave the room to walk to an area where there is a table surrounded by seats "dinner will be served soon," Lucas explains to me while one of the flight attendants arrives with a bottle of champagne.
"I think we shouldn't drink this," I say seriously
"Why not?" He asks, narrowing his eyes.
"People drink Champagne to celebrate special occasions, and we have nothing to celebrate," I answer, challenging him.
"I'm taking you to Venice, don't you like that?" he asks me, and it's clear he's sarcastic.
"Not at all. You are taking me to show myself in front of your family, and I wouldn't say I like that. This wedding is a contract, nothing more," I say firmly, and I don't understand why he laughs at my words.
"You are brilliant. I like it," Lucas talks, and regardless of what I said, he serves the champagne glasses. "If I don't take you to my family, they won't believe I married you," explains.
"And why do you care if they believe you or not?" I ask unkindly.
"I care a lot. My father has decided to invest in your company because I told him that Mauricio was my future's wife father. It is also in your interest to please my family," he states firmly, and not I can understand how he always beats me.
"So I have to pretend to be the perfect wife for a week?" I ask; while discouraged, I accept the glass of champagne.
"At this moment and in all the times that we are in public during this year," he speaks firmly.
"And what is your revenge if you treat me well?"
He looks at me, raising his eyebrows. "That's my business. Just do what I ask, and everything will be fine," he tells me with that arrogant tone of voice that makes me want to hit him.
"It will be the worst year of my life," I affirm.
"On the other hand, I'll have the greatest time," he tells me as if he had won something
I never imagined becoming someone's puppet, but apparently, this is who I am for him.
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.
I will not deny it; the yacht is exceptionally luxurious and so immense that we could live on it. Right now, the proximity of Lucas disgusts me more than ever, so arriving at the yacht, I completely evade him and go towards the bow to remain standing in front of the railing. I watch the city get smaller as we go into the ocean.I should be living all this with the man of my dreams. He should be standing behind me, hugging me around the waist and leaving exquisite kisses on my neck, those kinds that take the breath away, but he is not. At this moment, I'm here with a man who says that a son is a good business for both of us.I close my eyes, trying to forget everything. I let the wind, which moves the black sarong I'm wearing, caress my face and parts of skin that the bikini I'm wearing doesn't cover. It is an exquisite sense of freedom, one that I have lost and would love to have again.I don't know how long I've been here, but the touch of a hand on my back mak