Chapter 7 Alena I kept tossing around here and there because I couldn’t fall asleep night. My head was beginning throb, and I didn’t like the feeling-luckily, today was my off and I didn’t have bother working while trying to endure the headache. I never had problem sleeping but being in a new place, it felt strange. My body wasn’t used the new even though it felt comfortable. So, I best to the day. The time was already nie in the morning. I unpacked yesterday, I c I did take my time be in awe at the decorations. The bathroom was spacious but it didn’t me by surprise. Nothing seemed when it to Lerchere and I had get to that. By time I unpacking, it was already midnight. Matteo never did come my room check up on would When he said he was to leave, did and not a single was heard afterward. I was hungry when I finished unpacking but I decided it was best to sleep it off. Now, I starving needed a complete as soon possible Once I done showering. I down the stairs and to the kitchen. It took awhile to not lost. I admit, I needed a time get used to the turns. I I kind my apartment because even though it as spacious, it was to the the living room. I didn’t have worry about lost in my own house but I needed to remember each path. already in the kitchen, sip of his coffee as he kitchen counter-he was swiping away at tablet, today’s news. He didn’t bother look at me when he saw me entering and I was not knowing what do. I cleared trying to catch his attention it was useless. “Good morning “Take a seat, Alena. ” He gestured one of the stools. I seat on the opposite side. He wasn’t paying any attention me as he to swipe down article was reading. His eyebrows were slightly furrowed, and jaw clenched. That wasn’t all, as I took the opportunity appreciate my vi sleeves up to his elbow and was the similar white shirt, but this morning was different. He managed pair his workwear with a tie. Overall, looked very mouth-watering, I wasn’t going stare for too long. He didn’t to know I him attractive. “How did you sleep?” He asked, tablet aside. took another sip of his coffee, he was looking at me. Our eyes met I couldn’t up the eye contact. Why was I feeling I never had this problem with anyone why did feel different when it came taken v was fine. The was really big. I knowing well enough I didn’t have a good night’s sleep. It was going to take me at few until I in. “It quiet when got home last night. I assume you were already sleeping?” 20:31 Wed, Oct 9 Chapter 7 “Yeah, the to me. He nodded before looking something behind me. As I followed his gaze, a man standing with a smile his face. He wearing a suit tie he held. onto his briefcase. Lerelere,” The e greeted took a scat on other side, placing his briefcase the kitchen counter and quickly taking out an document. this is my lawyer. have the contract ready before we can proceed with marriage. We’ll through it one by one and if settled, we just have to sign,” looking at the document. didn’t expect him hire his lawyer and get things done. who was I actually dealing with? needed a black white proof to our marriage. Besides, this was nothing different than signing prenup, Well. it different and it wasn’t exactly a prenup, terms conditions of our fake marriage. His placed document in front of me, “You can take time to read them. ” really thick. Both Matteo and his lawyer kept quiet while I read through the document. clear and I to highlight few important things. wasn’t a lot comply but apparently, our marriage was going need a lot of understanding and privacy because from what I reading, we seemed like housemates. The marriage was expected to last until one of us away because we weren’t allowed to ask for a divorce. blinked a one us had Would divorce be an option?” “No that’s going to happen. replied, looking at me. you’re so sure of of because?” “I did promise you my part. expect to do the same or I’ll track him down and let you as I torture He replied, his slightly curving. -Come Alena. I needed to constantly remind myself I was going to be married to a cold-blooded no than Papa. When it came to what belonged to was going to protect wholeheartedly. wasn’t going to let it fall and crumble or slip into the wrong hands. Matteo I weren’t allowed to an affair. We weren’t allowed to sleep with anyone else. We to expose the reason our marriage to anyone; to pretend be the whenever we were outside but behind closed we could do whatever wanted. We weren’t allowed to expect anything out of this especially not terms money. Well, that to be a problem. “Is there anything you would like to change?” asked. seems fine. He cleared his throat, you give us a moment?” Just like that, his lawyer left the room. Now, we were both alone. “Apart from my lawyer, nobody know about our marriage. You to get Mikhail off your back, start with telling one about us. I don’t have problem with playing my Alena asked for my and now need to commit to it. He stood close to staring straight into eyes-if gaze could kill, probably be dead. “I don’t a about what you do behind my back. As as don’t f*** someone else. They’ll report everything back. I dare you not to cross me. ” 2/7 20:31 Wed, Oct 9 “And did?” That was more like a question rather than challenge. I wasn’t challenging Matteo. on earth would challenge him? He was powerful he enough. He leaned in, brushing against ear. “I’d tie show who you belong to. the end of the day, it’ll my name that you’ll scream. It’ll my name you’ll remember. try to challenge Alena” That was a promise. It sounded like one. twisted of me to think of how hot he pounded. The way he leaned against ear the way hot breath sent down my spine-I felt warm in my abdomen. It a funny feeling. Something haven’t felt in a while. Some and run was staying. couldn’t run if I wanted. He placed his hand on my cheek before tucking a few strands hair behind my ear. seemed to be doing that quite a lot This time, I to follow his gaze and saw he looking at the side of neck. Was thinking of leaving marks on my He making me remember I belonged to him was sick of me to find it turn on. I expected him to lean in fill my needs. I kept remembering back to our kiss and at this moment, I didn’t mind he wanted to recreate but he moved away, out of room, and leaving me wanting. When he returned with his lawyer, I couldn’t focus on what they were as I signed at the of the document. He placed his signature beside mine, too. There it was and the were sealed. We had lifetime together and I was wondering what of we would be having. He wanted nothing to do with me, so it was better not expect anything. We were going to continue our lives as if we never met each other. This was a smooth After the Matteo walked back into the kitchen. “I’m leaving to in ten. “Okay, I’ll just be here. you have any plans tonight?” “No why do you ask?” was thinking on proposing,” he replied as if it wasn’t big deal. it wasn’t exactly big deal because it to be expected I didn’t was going to be quick. he was to take a few days until we decided it was time to head towards marriage. I want to propose Don’t you think it’s too fast?” “Is there a to wait?” I just thought you going to week He his head, “I’ll be in week. I want the news of engagement to spread I’m away. Besides, I don’t think we should much longer-Mikhail might already planning your as we speak. The faster we Oct 9 Chapter 7 our relationship, better, you be in Sicily the whole week!” Then, we can talk about our wedding. “What if I come with Sicily!” “Why would want to come?” “I just thinking – we could instead. I continue to speak, “It would of a h****le, too. We’d return as a married and Papa wouldn’t try to anything s***id. If that’s okay with you,” nodded, “Okay. settled then. “You’re okay eloping?” Til propose tonight, and we’ll on our flight to Sicily morning. Once we’re there, I’ll try to get work done for couple of days and we’ll get married the weekend. We didn’t have think anything through because was fake to begin with. I mean, the whole marriage was going to be real and legal but there wasn’t going to feelings involved. his family name, we were but strangers. Eloping Sicily. never one of my dreams. It would be silly lie to myself. I I was desperate to get Papa off my back and I would anything to that happen. Papa was going to succeed. Alexei, on the other hand, going deal with him. as it sounded, needed to get away from all of this. Even if I ended up in the arms of the mafia boss. This was a business transaction. I needed to reminding myself that we weren’t a real thing and everything was going to be a was to me from or losing my mind if of our actions got to me. was a lot of touching and kissing. Was I ready for that? I ready to play my as the perfect wife to convince Papa? Papa wasn’t going to the either. He was going to call out on me and force me to it. I wasn’t so scared of was to happen because was than Papa. Papa wouldn’t dare to go through difficult lengths just to get me back because was going cause a war. I sign a peace treaty I knew they keep the peace going. Besides, was my choice marry whoever choose. “I’ll be to come and pick you up tonight. Will around eight be okay?” He asked, breaking my thoughts. “Okay, see you tonight” As was about leave, I out his name. “Yes?” “Do you expect or sexy?” didn’t understand why I had to ask him but maybe because I find it satisfying to see the look on his face-he was slightly confused he managed to regain his within seconds. He going let his imaginations him. “Both Boin he continued to leave. He wanted me to look elegant and s***y. I going to put on a show tonight. I was going to prove to everyone, mostly Papa that I was longer obedient girl knew. I never was left to school. Time quickly and already almost eight, I quickly put my earrings on I took another at myself in the mirror. My nude hugged the of my body. leaving my bare back open. The dress was the perfect amount of elegant and s******y-I did take my to ready because I didn’t but mostly, I wanted to see the look on Matteo’s face he saw me. I heard noises coming downstairs and I assumed he must’ve gotten back. I walked down stairs and began make my way the living room. Matteo was standing near the tall window, in a different suit the he wearing this morning Even behind, he looked breathtaking. He didn’t to turn and I didn’t need to look at his face to he making my weak We weren’t married yet and I was already risking heart. As soon he he seemed surprised. He didn’t hide the way he was eyeing my body he was taking his sweet in doing so. His on the curves of my body, and it gave me a confidence boost boost “Is there something wrong?” I asked. You ready? I nodded and he took strides towards me placing hand on my back, me to and head straight into He towards and stopped you doing?” Our eyes met in an but the moment he pulled seatbelt, I managed let out a breath. Of course, he was putting the seatbelt on. was I anyway? For him to spread my legs and kiss me? The was neither of us wanted to break it. I couldn’t help but glance at his direction for few times as he drove, and I thinking if his free hand was on my thigh or somewhere in but that was just my imagination. But I was imagining it. His caressing my folds, making come. That was worth seeing, though that was never going happen. I began to shift in seat crossing my legs, how I needed as soon as we got needed. to take a warm bath come. It was the only to remain sane. I couldn’t get him inside so imagining inside me was to be enough. In’t say a single and wonder what was in head. going to Once we have arrived, he opened the door for me before to hold hand. His hand was and I was secretly enjoying moment. felt-natural as we both made our restaurant. After waiter our order, we were with our own thoughts. Wed, Oct 9 “You me-Is there something with my dress I asked, my hands on the satin material. “Why do you think there is something wrong dress?” you couldn’t stop looking it. Is it too much?” “No,” he he didn’t bother to look away. doing it again. curved up into a smirk. “Maybe because I’m starting how you’d like when you take that dress off. My eyes widened at his response as I shifted No, wasn’t uncomfortable what he said but was to feel a little bit hot. I kept my legs hoping was going to help. It didn’t help, at all. All could think of his fingers inside me. I wanted hini to make come. wasn’t so I to ignore those thoughts. “I didn’t expect you to say that. “Those meri stop staring at you when you in. I it when people look what belongs he replied in his deep voice. It tingling my insides. The he didn’t hide his possessiveness-he was being open. “I belong to Matteo. In fact, I don’t to anyone! like it at Alena?” He changed the as went to my chest before eyes once more. you like it all all they t but they won’t to touch me. they seem to think touch you. I to look seeing of the men did their eyes on me. So, I surprised when I felt Matteo’s hand on my thigh. He was caressing my slowly, tempting me but kept his distance from my opening. are you I closed my eyes, trying fight sensation. My question sounded more like moan. seemed to notice, as he smirked. “Putting on a show,” I started to my breaths, not wanting to appear his touch was affecting me, but I failing miserably. with a simple touch, it was driving me off the edge your legs for me,” he whispered, brushing against my ear. My body didn’t deny the request and seconds, I felt his hand cupping my p***y. I my lips tight to hold back the moan as he fingers across my folds. “You’re not wearing any panties. didn’t it mattered if I did wear or not. However, I didn’t expect him to find out about it. My body was shivering with pleasure as he used his other hand to keep my from closing and the to against my throbbing “Do you know that soaking wet, baby? making a mess over my fingers. I moaned, feeling ashamed of how much I enjoyed his touch. 20131 Wed, Oct Chapter “You want to you?” He asked, pecking on temple. position, nobody could see us. Besides, quite far other people, but we were close enough if someone came, they easily see what we were doing. I was afraid if we were caught. “Matteo,” “F****k, so wet for me. Suddenly, his my before pulling my dress down. As I my eyes to him why he stopped, someone making his way us. It was none other than my brother, Alexel.