"St... Stay away" Her voice trembled in fear as he leaned closer, invading her personal space. His palms were pressed against the wall, caging her in his embrace while her tiny fists were making futile attempts to push him back. "So, you want me to go out to satisfy my needs when I have a beautiful wife at home?" His thumb stroked her lips, his eyes fixated on them, unyielding and hungry. "But you made it clear that your heart belongs to someone else and our marriage is nothing but an agreement" her heart throbbed with pain as she thought about it. After the horrific and pitiful past, destiny has bestowed her a devil for a husband. "That's true," he cocked his head. "But we don't love every chic we fuck. Do we?" His callous words shattered Roseline's world. All she wanted was to cry on her fate! Her pain was evident through her eyes but this didn't stop him from getting what he wanted! ~•~•~•~ In an unexpected twist of fate, Orphan Roseline finds herself in a contract marriage with a ruthless Billionaire, Vincenzo De Luca. On the first night, she gets to know that he has married her on purpose, and the doors to his heart are securely guarded. He has money, looks, and fame, but not the love for which she has craved her whole life. She has an infectious laugh, he never graced his lips with a smile. She follows her path, he demands unwavering obedience. She is sympathetic, he is cold-hearted. Their personalities are worlds apart, yet both harbor secrets concealed behind their respective facades. Will Roseline be able to make her space in his heart or will she be cast aside once his hidden purpose is fulfilled?
view moreRoseline's POV"Don't move" Threatening me, he stood in between my knees and concentrated on his work of putting a bandage on my nonexistent wound. I was watching him intently while he was doing his work and when he was done, he placed a small kiss on the top of my finger. "Now it will heal faster," I joked. "What are you? 13?" He asked in a serious tone. "Do I look like 13 to you?" I asked him. His eyes moved down my body and I could see a flash of lust passing through them, His thumbs, which were resting on my waist, started stroking me there. "No," he repliedAnd before I could retaliate, his lips crashed on mine. The moment froze for me and the moment his lips touched mine, I blossomed like a flower. Our lips melted with each other as if they were meant to be there. I forgot everything around me, and the only focus that remained was him. It ignited a rush of emotions that left me spellbound. We have kissed before but what made the kiss extra special was that this could be
Roseline's POVBefore I could say anything to him or stop him, he turned his attention away from me."You all can take the rest of the day off," he announced with an air of generosity that seemed to surprise the helper."Really, sir?" the man stammered in disbelief.Vincenzo just nodded. He couldn't contain his excitement and rushed to the kitchen to tell everyone about it. In no time, the staff gathered their belongings, chatting excitedly amongst themselves, and began to exit the mansion, leaving me and Vincenzo alone and, of course, Rose, who probably was sleeping in her room."Now that we have the place to ourselves," he began, his tone playfully reminiscent of our earlier conversation, "and you brought me here with the promise of ensuring I don't miss meals. So, the ball is in your court now.""What? What would you like to eat?" I asked him. "You already know what I like," he said instead of answering my question. "Lasagna?" I asked.He nodded and his face told me that he was
Roseline's POVToday, classes ended early, allowing me to head home ahead of schedule.With the upcoming sports week next week, Kevin decided to stay back to practice soccer, his chosen sport. He was also asking me to stay back and practice for badminton but I came back because today is Vincenzo's birthday and as we have only a few days left together, all I want is to spend more and more time with him, even if it means seeing him from afar.Earlier in the morning, I overheard Vincenzo engaged in a phone conversation. He mentioned that he would be working from home for the day, indicating that someone on the other end of the call would have to handle office responsibilities in his absence. So I am sure he would stay around and this is exactly what I want.As I entered the hall, I saw servants moving around. My eyes flicked to the clock and I found that it was past the time of Vincenzo's lunch."He had lunch?" I asked one of the housekeepers for help."No, ma'am. I knocked on the door,
Roseline's POVThe clock was about to hit 12 but the birthday boy was still in his study and I was not sure if he would come out before 12 or not because he has the habit of working till midnight.There were only 5 minutes left when I heard the clicking sound of his study's door. I quickly grabbed a book lying nearby and started pretending to read, attempting to act casual even though my heart was racing.I don't know why I did that when I was actually waiting for the clock to hit 12 so that I could wish him and give him the gift that I bought from the market. I am still not sure if he would like it or not.I had spent a long time contemplating the perfect present, but now I was plagued with doubt, fearing that it might be too childish.He went straight to the bathroom without saying a word, and I let out a long breath, relieved that he hadn't noticed my nervous behavior.As the hands of the clock drew closer to 12, my heart pounded in my chest, anticipating the building with every se
Roseline's POVAs we entered the house after a long day at college, Kevin followed me inside. Despite Vincenzo's driver still picking me up and dropping me off at school, Kevin and I often ended up coming back together as our class schedules aligned most of the time.In college, Kevin preferred to stay by my side, and he always makes the excuse that he doesn't have many other friends. He says that the students here are not of his type. He doesn't want to befriend anyone. I didn't mind, though. His company was always enjoyable, and we had grown close over time.As we stepped into the hall, the first person I noticed was Rose. She was surrounded by a small entourage of attendants, attending to her every need. Two girls were doing her nails, two were giving her a pedicure, and another was giving her a shoulder massage. The sight was extravagant, to say the least."Do it properly," she scolded the girl who was massaging her shoulder. Her voice came out a bit rude."Sorry ma'am"Kevin's ch
Roseline's POVAs he moved his face closer to mine, my heart raced in my chest, and the world around us faded away. The anticipation of his lips meeting mine was almost overwhelming, and I could feel the electric tension in the air.Our bodies were squeezed tightly. But then, just when our lips were mere inches apart, he stopped. My heart sank, and confusion washed over me.Huh?Our eyes met, and I saw a flicker of hesitation in his gaze. The moment hung suspended in time, and I held my breath, waiting for him to continue. But instead, he abruptly sat up, placing a reassuring hand on my back to steady me.I slowly slid down his body and settled back on the bed, my heart heavy with disappointment and confusion. His sudden change in demeanor left me feeling lost and hurt.But then I realized it wasn't a sudden change in him. I made scenarios in my head.He moved ahead and paused, shaking his head slightly, as if trying to clear his thoughts. He sat on the edge of the bed, seemingly lost
Roseline's POVHis scream startled me, and I quickly sat up on my bedding, concerned about what had happened."What happened?" I asked, looking at him with worry.As I turned my head to look at him, I noticed that his face had turned pale, and he was visibly shaking."What's wrong?" I inquired, trying to understand the sudden change in his demeanor.He pointed at something on the floor, stuttering, "Cock... cockroach."A cockroach? I followed the direction of his trembling finger and indeed spotted a cockroach on the floor.Huh? I stood up on my bed. "Throw it out! Throw it out!" he shouted with a sense of urgency.The way his whole body was shaking, I couldn't believe that he was the same man whose presence is enough to make people piss in their pants. I couldn't help but reach out to him. Placing my hand gently over his shoulder, I spoke in a reassuring tone. "Calm down, Vincenzo. Why are you so scared of it? Nothing will happen to you. I'm here, and I'll take care of it."He r
Roseline's POVAfter eating out with Kevin, I came back home and found out that Vincenzo was in Rose's room.Though I also spent time with Kevin, all the time only Vincenzo was on my mind. I couldn't shrug off his thoughts, even for once. And now finding him in her room is hurting me.No!He is not mine!I shouldn't care where he is.Pushing the thoughts aside, I decided to take a relaxing bath to unwind from the long and tiring day. The warm water helped soothe my tired muscles, but it couldn't calm the turmoil in my heart. It was still sinking into the pit of my stomach. I understand that he has his rose back but I am still his wife.Isn't it?As I came out of the bathroom, I found Vincenzo entering the room. He seemed to be in his own world, not acknowledging my presence."Fine, ignore me then," I muttered under my breath, trying to appear unaffected by his actions.I walked to the dressing table while he went to the bathroom to take a bath.With a deep breath, I tried to focus on
Roseline's POVMy heart skipped a beat, and I couldn't believe my ears. Could it really be him? Why would Vincenzo come here? The surprise and confusion were evident on Kevin's face, and I mirrored the same emotions.Kevin told me that he had never attended this function before than what took over him all of a sudden? As the crowd continued to part and make way, a tall, dashing figure walked in, drawing everyone's attention. It was indeed Vincenzo, looking as handsome and charismatic as ever. He seemed to be in a different aura, radiating a charm that captivated everyone present. His dark hair was tousled just enough to give him that effortless yet perfectly styled look. When does he get the time to style his hair? He sported a pair of sleek sunglasses that added an air of mystery to his already captivating presence. Heads turned, and whispers spread as people noticed his arrival.It was the first time that I had seen him in public and I didn't know that he was so famous. "Aww,
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