"You can feel it right? The burning attraction." Giovanni whispers, trapping her by the wall. He rests his palm beside her head, lowering his head to her height. Mia swallows her spit as she automatically clasps her thighs together trying to soothe the ache down there. "No– I don't feel anything." she says trying to sound firm, but her voice betrays her coming out in a breathy whisper. He smirks, trailing his fingers down her cheeks tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. "Deny all you want. You. Are. Mine!!!" he growls, slamming his lips down on hers hard. ~~~~ Mia Neomi didn't know what she dragged herself into when she innocently saved a mafia lord from death in a dark alley one night. Thinking everything was going to be fine after she woke to an empty bed, life shows her it's more fucked up than she thinks when they meet in the most uncanny way ever. The man she saved turns out to be her cold, ruthless, and merciless boss at her office, Mr Giovanni Antonio. A cold blooded killer, the Capo of the Italian Mafia. A man whose sole purpose is to ruin everything he touches. He hates her because he can't stop thinking about her while she hates him because he makes her life hell. But when the attraction overtakes the hatred. Mia soon discovers that the man she is attracted to isn't who he says he is, and the woman he is attracted to isn't who he thinks she is. Lies, secrets, and betrayal threatens to tear them apart. Will their attraction conquer it all? Or will they be consumed in the web that entangles them together? I mean is attraction even worth fighting for?
"Come here you little weasel." his deep voice roars in anger.
Tears run down my eyes as I wrap my arms around my knees, rocking myself back and forth in the tiny closet.
His foot step gets louder, the thud tells me he is climbing the stairs. I squeeze myself further into the closet, hoping to disappear.
"You little cunt, where are you?" he thunders, flinging my room door open.
My palm flies to my mouth in order to stifle my cries, my hands are trembling, the clothes in the closet are very little to cover me.
"Gotcha!!" he laughs, drawing the closet open, dragging me out.
"Let go of me!!!" I scream, throwing my little feet in the air.
He pulls my hair hard, and swings me to the other side of the room. My back crashes into the wall. Pain sears through me.
A scream tears out of my as I sob into my palms. His hand goes to his jeans to undo the belt.
"No, no, no please." I scream, jumping off my pillow. I clutch my blankie in my fingers, squeezing it tightly as I try to breathe.
My eyelids flutter open as I repeat to myself that it is all gone. I am safe now. no one can hurt me any more.
The sound of my alarm snaps me out of my pity state. My legs automatically goes over the edge of the bed as I push myself to the bathroom.
My face looks pale, my blue eyes staring right back at me emotionless. I feel numb.
Gathering my long, thick red hair into a messy bun as I rush to take a shower. I am almost late for work.
Working at a cafe isn't the best job for a graduate like me, but getting a corporate job isn't a walk in the park either.
And because I have bills to pay working at a cafe, Pretty's, will have to do until I get a better job.
Breezing past my small bedroom to the closet, I fish out simple jeans paired with a cotton top. Taking five steps to my table, I spray my cheap perfume.
I am low on cash so every single penny must be spent wisely.
My little home is nothing too much, just a small mattress on the floor, a bedside table, and a tiny closet. Even though it's small, it's still mine, and it makes me happy.
I speed out of my apartment, clumsily locking the door behind me.
"GOOD MORNING MRS FREDA!!!!" I scream as I run past her door on the ground floor.
On getting outside I am panting like a dog, because I live on the third floor. I swear to God I need to exercise more, but then it's not my fault our landlord refuses to fix the darn elevator.
Pretty's is about five blocks away so I refuse to spend a penny on transport.
I run faster once I am outside, yelling greetings to different neighbours as I pass. The wind sweeps my hair behind me as my short legs try to run faster than they can.
I fling the door to the cafe open, the bell above the door gingling.
"Welcome Mia. Just in time again." Theresa, my co-worker slash friend, shakes her head at me, a small smile playing on her lips.
"Oh well, you know me." I shrug, smiling back as I make my way to the staff room.
When I am done changing, and cleaning I head back to the counter, perching my little ass on a stool as I watch Theresa take orders.
"Have you found a job yet?" she asks, glancing briefly at me.
"Nopee. All the interviews I went for, the stupid bosses wanted to have sex with me first." I frown, thinking back to my last interview.
The old disgusting pig tried to touch me. I gave him a hot slap, and scattered all his files leading me to be thrown out by security.
Sigh.
What kind of world do we live in? Can't get a decent job if you don't spread your legs huh?
"Maybe you should really consider them huh?" she giggles, wiggling her eyebrows at me.
I laugh hard, almost rolling on the floor.
"I am not about to let those old hags have sex with me." I shake my head, literally gagging at the thought.
"Hmm, maybe you can let me have sex with your fine ass." a deep voice growls.
I snap my head to see a guy, I don't even bother to stare at him.
"Don't bother." I grit out, clenching my fist.
"Don't be stingy, that pussy was given to you for free eh." he laughs at his own words.
My veins are almost popping out of my neck at how angry I am right now. Taking deep breaths, I walk over to Theresa.
He smiles when he sees me making his order. I make sure it's extra hot.
When his coffee is brewed, placing it on a tray I head towards him.
I purposely stumble on my foot, pouring the whole content on his body.
"Ahhhh!!!" his screams are like music to my ears, but I can't let him know that.
"Oh my goodness! I am so sorry, I tripped." I plead, faking a sincere face.
He glares at me, and storms out. My lips stretch into a small smile.
"That was really brave of you." another voice says.
I stare up to look at him. His deep brown eyes are the first thing that catches my attention, his hair gelled to the back, he should be over six feet or more with how tall he towers over me.
"Umm thanks." I stutter, tearing my gaze away from his.
"Sorry. I couldn't help, but overhear that you needed a job." he says, hands placed firmly under his chest.
I could only nod. This man left me speechless, he oozes authority.
His left hand goes into the suit pocket, pulling out a card he hands it to me, and says, "We are hiring at G&A Tech. The interview takes place on Monday."
"And rest assured no one will ask for your body." he adds, taking his coffee from Theresa then walks out.
He is gone before I can fully register what the hell just happened. I squeal in excitement as I jump up and down.
"I need my order please." a customer snaps, shaking me out of my squabble.
After work I headed to a store, and got some work outfit for the interview. Quickly exiting the store with my hands full, I start my journey home.
It's already late, and everywhere is dark considering the amount of hours I spent in that store.
I turn to a lone alley that leads faster to my house. Humming to myself as I move, my shopping bags clutched in both my palms.
I hear a scream, pausing my footsteps. I carefully tuck my bags away behind a trash can.
Someone is in danger.
Quietly walking to the side, I place my bags down. Using the tip of my toes to walk further.
Lord if I die today, it's because of the good heart you gave me. I pick up a heavy wood I see laying down on the floor.
Getting to the end of the wall I peep. I clasp my hand over my mouth as a gasp tears out.
A man is lying weakly on the floor as another man towers over him with a gun.
Gripping the wood tighter, I don't think as I walk up to the gunner, and bash the wood into his head.
"How" hit "could" hit "You" hit "try" hit "and kill" hit "a person" final hit.
I am panting like a dog after hitting him six times. My eyes widened in realisation at what I had just done.
I scream, scrabbling to the man I just hit. "Sir, sir please don't die. I am so sorry." I beg, shaking his body repeatedly.
He groans.
HE IS ALIVE!!!
I jump happily, rushing to help the other man who is unconscious.
Pulling him up, I place him over my back as I drag my feet towards my house.
Getting to my room, I throw him on the mattress collapsing on top of him.
Dang it!! He is heavy. My bones ache from climbing those stairs with a man that weighs about a million pounds.
I quickly get to work stripping off his clothes, leaving him in just his boxer brief.
His abs are strong, and firm. My stomach flutters as I trace my fingers down his toned chest. His legs are firm, thighs hard.
His hair is tousled, eyebrows knit together in what I assume is pain, his lips are full, and pink, his nose pointed.
This man is so hot, the hottest I have seen in my life. I wonder what colour his eyes would be, how his touch would feel.
His body is covered in marks, bruises forming on his ribs, jaw and left eyes. His face is covered in blood.
I shake away stupid thoughts of an unconscious man, and continue to tend to his wounds.
My eyes flutter open, but a bright light makes me shut them back.
Placing my hand over my eyes to block sunlight. My body is covered in the blanket I used to cover the injured man yesterday.
The man.
I look at the mattress, but it's empty.
He is gone.
"Your fate hasn't changed. What you saw will come to pass unless you break the curse" he explains moving closer. "How do we do that?" I ask, placing my feet down on the floor I push myself down. "Please tell me. Anything to stop that horror from happening" I beg, holding his hands tightly in mine. "Your death by the hands of your mate" my hands drop down immediately. No!!!! My heart tears apart, my eyes involuntarily darting to Bion who looks as white as a ghost. ~~~~~ Melanie Spane a young girl whose life turned upside down on her eighteenth birthday. After meeting her mate, Bion Anaxagoras, the most popular, and handsome girl in school. She soon finds out that their love story is more complicated than it is. Though she has no memories of her past, the pieces are out together, and they find out she is the princess of the supernatural world. The same princess cursed by an ancient witch, the same princess that is destined to ruin the whole world. And the only way to stop her, is for her to die by the hands of her mate. Will they be able to break the curse or will their love be too strong that they damn the whole world to ashes?
Lucia Balstone thought she had chosen the right man to spend the rest of her life with, but he was the one who ended her life. Their ten-year marriage seemed like a joke when her husband stabbed her with a dagger. Fortunately, God is never blind to people's tears. Lucia got a second chance. She was reborn at the age of 22, before all the terrible things had happened. This time, she was determined to avenge herself and let those who hurt her pay! She made an elaborate list of her goals, and the first thing on her list was to marry her ex-husband's enemy, Alonso Callen!
In order to fulfill her grandfather's last wish, Stella entered into a hasty marriage with an ordinary man she had never met before. However, even after becoming husband and wife on paper, they each led separate lives, barely crossing paths. A year later, Stella returned to Seamarsh City, hoping to finally meet her mysterious husband. To her astonishment, he sent her a text message, unexpectedly pleading for a divorce without ever having met her in person. Gritting her teeth, Stella replied, "So be it. Let’s get a divorce!" Following that, Stella made a bold move and joined the Prosperity Group, where she became a public relations officer that worked directly for the company’s CEO, Matthew. The handsome and enigmatic CEO was already bound in matrimony, and was known to be unwaveringly devoted to his wife in private. Unbeknownst to Stella, her mysterious husband was actually her boss, in his alternate identity! Determined to focus on her career, Stella deliberately kept her distance from the CEO, although she couldn't help but notice his deliberate attempts to get close to her. As time went on, her elusive husband had a change of heart. He suddenly refused to proceed with the divorce. When would his alternate identity be uncovered? Amidst a tumultuous blend of deception and profound love, what destiny awaited them?
"You're pathetic!" Brenden sneered, each word cutting deep into Corinna's heart. Years of emotional wounds had drained every ounce of love she once held. "I've wasted enough time on you. If there's a next life, I hope we never meet again." Her words severed the bond between them like a blade. From that moment on, Brenden was haunted by her absence—unable to sleep, longing for the warmth he took for granted.
Belinda thought after divorce, they would part ways for good - he could live his life on his own terms, while she could indulge in the rest of hers. However, fate had other plans in store. "My darling, I was wrong. Would you please come back to me?" The man, whom she once loved deeply, lowered his once proud head humbly. "I beg you to return to me." Belinda coldly pushed away the bouquet of flowers he had offered her and coolly replied, "It's too late. The bridge has been burned, and the ashes have long since scattered to the wind!"
As a simple assistant, messaging the CEO in the dead of night to request shares of adult films was a bold move. Bethany, unsurprisingly, didn't receive any films. However, the CEO responded that, while he had no films to share, he could offer a live demonstration. After a night filled with passion, Bethany was certain she'd lose her job. But instead, her boss proposed, "Marry me. Please consider it." "Mr. Bates, you're kidding me, right?"
“You need a bride, I need a groom. Why don’t we get married?” Both abandoned at the altar, Elyse decided to tie the knot with the disabled stranger from the venue next door. Pitying his state, she vowed to spoil him once they were married. Little did she know that he was actually a powerful tycoon. Jayden thought Elyse only married him for his money, and planned to divorce her when she was no longer of use to him. But after becoming her husband, he was faced with a new dilemma. “She keeps asking for a divorce, but I don’t want that! What should I do?”