Chapter 2
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Charlotte’s POV:
“Stupid family” I threw my bag in the passenger seat beside me before jumping in to my car and pressed the gas down roughly to get the speed that I want.
Riiiinnnggg....
‘Incoming call’ the Bluetooth speaker announced and I push the button to answer it.
“Yeah?” I speak lazily.
‘Honey, it’s me’ I sighed when I heard my mother voice, honestly I thought she’s going to stand up for me and defend me but she didn’t, so that make me angry and disappointed with her too ‘I know you’re angry with us, but please don’t do something stupid that you will regret doing it’ She knew me very well.
“I love him, mom” I told her and I can hear as she released a hard breath “You know that you' stand against me is really hurting me, I never asked for anything, all I want is to be with him” I feel my tears on my cheeks; I wipe it roughly with my hand. s**t, she made me cry again.
‘I’m sorry, baby. I guess I forgot how to be young and in love’ She speak softly and I can hear her voice cracked like she also was trying to hold in her own tears ‘I’ll talk to your father then, and baby.. Please don’t do something before I talk to your father and convinced him, okay?’ I sniffed and glad for knowing that my mother will always be my angel.
“Thank you, mom”
‘Bye, honey’ she said before cut the phone.
I release a hard breath because I know that my mother’s help will make a difference for me, she’s a good ally, and I know my father won’t be able to refuse anything from her.
Riiiinnnggg....
I jump a little when I heard the second times my phone ringing. Is it mom?
‘Incoming call’
Quickly I push the button because is it possible that she already convince the old man about me and Landon?
“Yes?” I shout happily, wondering if she will tell me the good news.
‘Hey, Baby’
I sighed when I hear Landon voice.
“Oh, it’s you”
‘Wow... Isn’t someone happy to hear my voice?’ He spoke with sarcasm and some anger because he thought I was not happy to hear his voice.
“No... No, sorry baby” I quickly added before he gets angrier, I do know that he has some anger issues “I thought it was my mother who was calling to tell me the good news about my father approving our relationship” I told him.
I heard him sigh ‘They don’t like me, do they’ He stated and it’s wasn’t a question so I didn’t say anything to get him upset ‘I guess I could see it coming, since I am no one compared to you and your family’ Oh s**t, please don’t tell me he will breakup our relationship.
“Landon, you know I don’t care who you are” I assure him and I know he scoffed because he didn’t believe with my word.
‘Yeah? You really want to lose the wealthy and live poorly with someone like me?’ He asked and I can hear the sarcasm like he knew I will reject that kind of life.
“What if I don’t care” I challenged him “I just want to be with you”
He didn’t reply after he heard what I said and I waited patiently for him to open his mouth and asking me to go with him and somewhere far away from here.
Wait a minute; it’s a great idea...
I can run away with him and leaving Italy, I thought happy with my smart mind.
But, it can wait until my mother gives me their final decision.
‘You sure, baby?’
Smiling, I nod even I know he can’t see me “Absolutely” I said firmly and decide that I will do whatever I could for my own. No one can stop me for being his woman, Charlotte Black.
BRAAKKK.....!!!
“Oh, s**t” I cursed when I felt the impact of hitting the car in front of me.
‘Baby, what is it?’
I removed the seatbelt and opened the window before opening my door “Landon, I bumped into the car in front of me. Can I call you later?” I said but without waiting for his answer I hung the phone, and then climbed out from my car. “s**t, mi dispiace (I’m sorry), I didn’t see you coming” I said but then gasped when I saw the most beautiful blue eyed man who really has a big body of muscle in front of me. Oh God, he can hurting me easily with body like that.
He smirked when he saw my frown and I quickly shook my head, c’mon Charlotte what are you looking at? I snap myself
“You know you can hit me anytime you want, I don’t mind” He said in husky and deep voice that makes me shiver.
God, who is this man?
I walked pass him and to see the extent of damage done to the bumper that was dented because of me, I know my own car has the same dent but seeing that it was my fault, I need to indemnify.
I turned my head back to the man “I can pay any damage, if you want, but please forgive me”
I raise my eyebrows when I saw he chuckle, what so funny?
“Like I said before, I don’t mind” He said and shrugged before extending his hand “Rhys Wright”
I gaped for a second before shake him “Charlotte Brancaccio, nice to meet you” my eyes bulged when he smirked and then kiss my hand slowly.
“It is pleasure to meet you, Signorita Brancaccio”
“Grazie (thank you)” I said and tried to take my hand back but he holds it tight, s**t. “Um... If you sure that I don’t need to pay anything for the damage so, I think I should get going and...”
“I take my words back” He cut me off quickly before I could finish my sentence.
“Scusi? (Sorry?)”
He smirked and that’s when I knew that he has something planned in his mind.
“Have dinner with me? And I won’t mention anything about what happen again” I rolled my eyes and groan in my mind when I heard his suggestion, Landon will be mad if he find out but... I need to make sure he won’t press charges about this.
Well... I can just lie and say I didn’t do anything to him, beside it’s just dinner and nothing else, right?
Right?
“So?” He raise his eyebrows and waiting for my answer.
“Bene (okay)” I sighed and gasped when he suddenly took my hand.
I turn my head and saw him smile “We can use my car, since I don’t believe in your driving skills” I gasped and release my hand from his.
“I can drive”
He shrugged “I know you can, but I don’t want you to have another incident” s**t, he was right. I actually still shocked and tremble with what happened.
But, drive with him? I don’t know who he is, is it safe?
Sighed, I nod defeated “but, we can’t leave my car here and I need to take my bag” I argue and he whistling before someone walk out from his car. I gaped when I saw that he has a driver?
“You can take Signorita Brancaccio car to our hotel and I’ll be drive by my own car” He ordered him and the driver nodded before taking my car key and walked to it.
I took my bag and watched my car go, driven by someone that I didn’t know. I love that car I just hope he won’t do anything bad to her.
“Lo facciamo? (Shall we?)” I turned my head back to the man and then nodded before following him to his car.
It’s new Audi and I am glad that he won’t press charges because it will cost me so much to pay for the damages.
I just hope that Landon doesn’t find out anything about this stupid dinner.
It’s not like I want to go with this handsome blue eyed man, I tried to make a good argument but I know deep down inside, I am so fascinated with this man.
Oh God, what did I get myself into?
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We were stop in the Pasticceria Vacchieri, one of famous restaurant in Torino, Italy.
Knowing he can bring me here and how he walks and acts like he owns the world which made me realize that he is not just an ordinary man, he must be very rich.
“Signor Wright, its pleasure to having you here, sir” I raised my eyebrows when I saw the waiter recognized him and he immediately bring us to the VIP table in the back.
I was little uncomfortable when I felt Rhys Wright hand on my back near my waist like he owned me. I also noticed that everyone took a glance at him and I still didn’t know who he was exactly.
When we were about to take a seat and he pull my chair like a real gentleman, I was in shock for a hundredth time but then the manager came and he said that he will be our waiter for us this evening.
Is he famous? Because no one would do something like this for a normal person in such a famous restaurant. I knew this because I saw them do exact the same thing with my parents but not to others, just to important people.
“So, Miss Brancaccio, what would you like to eat?” He asked me as he open the menu and looking at it.
I put the menu back to the desk “Who are you?”
He raised his eyebrows and chuckle before shaking his head, I felt goosebumps all over my body when I saw his smile. What a handsome man.
Ugh... Stop it Charlotte, you can’t be thinking like that, remember Landon.
“I am Rhys Wright; I already told you my name.” He smirked and winked that make me angry.
Fine if he doesn’t want to tell me anything.
I rolled my eyes and take the menu then I decided that I will order the most expensive thing here, ha... Take that!
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“Oh God, I can’t eat anymore” I groan and Rhys is just laughing that makes me raise one eyebrow.
“It’s good to see small woman like you have such a big appetite” He smiled before sipping his wine. I couldn’t stop the blush that came to my face. s**t.
He just smirked and paid for the food before taking my hand and we walk out from this pretty restaurant.
Ugh… What is it with holding my hand?
When his car arrived and the valet boy got out, I flinched when I saw the dent.
“No worries, the insurance will take of it” He said it like he knew what I am thinking right now.
I look up at him before slowly nodded my head and follow him and hop in his car.
The drive back home was silent but not an awkward silence, but the calm silence, like we enjoyed the time we spend together. No, I shouldn’t think like that, I just met him, beside I have Landon.
But, it is really strange that I found myself feel calm and happy when I’m with him, I mean I just met this man so why am I feeling like this?
When we came to a stop, I looked up to him and smiled “Thank you for this night and sorry for the damage to your car” He just shrugged like it was nothing.
I nod before open the door but gasp when he suddenly pulls me back inside and leaning down to claim my lips.
“Ugh...” I groan when I feel his lips on mine.
His lips are not like I imagine, they are soft, warm and calming. I should have pushed him away and slapped him, but I found myself enjoy the kiss and returning it to him.
I didn’t realize that he picked me up and placed me on his lap, until I felt his well... his member through my tights and it looks like he also enjoyed the kiss. But instead of pushing him away, I stayed in my place and continued the kiss.
I didn’t realize that a moan came from me and made him deepen the kiss and I could feel his hand on my back, like he wanted me more closely.
Oh God, I never felt something like this before.
This kiss is really hot and I can imagine myself being kiss by a handsome, big man like this all the time and it shows that he wants me so bad.
Even Landon kisses are not this hot.
Landon...
Oh, s**t!
I gasp and pull back from his face, he look shocked for a moment when I separated our lips. I groan and quickly got off from his lap and sat back on my seat beside him.
Oh No, what did I do? I thought while running my hand through my hair nervously.
Landon, I am sorry...
When I try to open the door the second time, he takes my hand and stop me again.
“Charlotte, I need to see you again” His voice sounds really deep and looked serious when he said it. I sighed before shaking my head “No, I need to meet you!” He demand and said it stubbornly like he won’t receive a ‘no’ for an answer.
I sighed again and close my eyes to calming myself before I open them and look at him “I can’t... We can’t” I tell him.
He looked taken back with my words before tightening his hand on my arm.
“Yes we can” he demanded and I saw his power from it, he is truly not an ordinary man. “I need to meet you again, Charlotte” I shivered when I heard him say my name.
No, I need to get away from him, I have Landon, and I love Landon.
I shook my head again “I am engaged to someone and getting married to him next week” I told him firmly, but why did I feel it is wrong? Like I made the wrong choice by telling him that news?
Rhys hand weakened and I quickly took my hand from his grip before walking out of his car and running into my own.
I didn’t take a second glance to him when I start speeding away from his car.
Oh God, what is happening to me?
Why did leaving him make my heart hurt like this?
I am in love with Landon and getting married with him next week, but why I feel that my heart disagreed with my decision.
Rhys Wright...
What are you doing to me?
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- Writer
