Emilia’s pov
I breathe out once I get into Liam’s ensuite and flopped down the couch. I steady my breath and try to calm my nerves. Jeez did I just do that!?. I don’t think I’d be able to do that again. it had taken me an hour to rehearse and give myself a self motivation speech before I could muster up the courage to confront Sir paige. It was all I could do. I couldn’t just obey him and go back to Madrid. I sigh and chew on my lips. Gosh I need liam right now, but unfortunately he left hours ago. He left to meet up with his music band, bonding and all. He had wanted me to accompany him but I declined just so I could speak with his dad. I get off the couch and move to the intercom. I buzz it and didn’t wait for a second before a maid breeze in. I bit my lips as she bows, I’m not used to this.
“Umm… can I get a glass of water please?” She nods almost immediately.
“Alright dama elegante” She smiles and I widen my eyes.
“what does that mean?” I smile and she giggles.
“it means elegant lady… you sure are elegant” I take in her dark hair with few grey hairs and I blush. she reminds me of Nana, the slightly younger version though.
“Thanks ma’am you’re more than elegant too” She grins and bow before leaving. Somehow I have to remind them not to bow, it makes me feel really awkward. I sit on the bed as I drift off. I miss everyone back in Boston. Sandy and Becky, the pizzeria, the busy streets and all. I make a mental note to have face time with sandy and Becky before pulling off my footwear. She returns with the cup of water and I take it from her.
“Do you mind telling me your name ma’am” I ask as i hand her the empty glass cup. She seems startled for a moment.
“I’m Maria Hermosa” I open my mouth to ask her what it means but she smiles instead.
“it means beautiful one” I mutter an ‘oh’ before chuckling, she’s quite friendly
“Thanks Maria” I grin and she nods.
“You know… every staff has been talking of the new blonde gypsy master Sebastian brought home you’re warming your way into our heart already with your beauty and elegance” I widen my eyes.
“Oh gosh!, my cheeks are a deep shade of red now” I palm my cheeks as we laugh. The door barges open and I look behind her to see Rose stride in.
“Get out” She tells Maria immediately and I frown at her rude behavior. Maria bows and hastily brush past her after giving me a warning glance. The door shuts after her and rose dilates her eyes at me.
“How dare you bitch!” She yells immediately and I flinch inwardly. Her scowling face staring daggers at me. I bit my lips and sigh.
“What is it this time Rose” I get off the bed as she strides towards me. Before I could blink she smacks me across the cheeks. I gasp and hold my cheeks in surprise.
“You motherfucker! How dare you try tear I and Sebastian apart!, how dare you follow him here huh!?” She fumes In anger. My cheeks heat up from the pain and I bit my lips hard.
“I did follow him here and that was because we’re a thing now… I love liam and he does too, why suffer yourself over it!?” I blurt out, anger surging through my veins.
She dilates her eyes.”You sure have got some nerves you witch!” She clench her fist and I stare daggers at her.
“You just hit me and I’d let that slide, the next time you do so… you are gonna be getting more than just a slap from me Rose” I say icily and she pause to stare at me.
“You know, you’re such a kid…. it’s obvious liam doesn’t love you why force yourself on him huh?, and why the heck are you taking your frustration on me!” I stare at her coldly, almost blind with anger, it’s always been a guy standing up for his girl, but I’d gladly do so without a second hesitation. No one is ever going to separate I and liam, he’s the one my heart beats for and the one I planned on spending the rest of my life with, the rest doesn’t count.
“You claim you loves him, have you ever stopped to think if he returns the love” I fold my arms and eye her as she stood looking tongue tied.
“Sir paige won’t let you have your way with Sebastian… You aren’t his type alright. It’s best you pack up and go back to the slums!” She finally voice out, her tone clipped. I roll my eyes, getting bored already.
“Concentrate on piecing your life together Rose… Before trying to poke your ugly nose in mine. I’m not a competitor and I’m not so dumb to realise liam loves you and I’d give up my normal life to follow him down here alright!, try thinking about that” I brush past her and open the door.
“And just so you know, I’m not about letting liam go, not now, not ever, get that straight… hermosa” I voice out with sarcasm before slamming the door behind me. Jeez!, my blood is boiling already. She shouldn’t have ruined my afternoon when I was just getting out of the shock from confronting Sir Paige. I walk off to God knows where till I bump into Rebecca on the ground floor. Guards are everywhere dressed in black.
“I’m so sorry ma’am, pardon my clumsiness” I mutter lowly. She chuckled and I’m forced to stare at her.
“You seem angry dear, what’s the issue?” She voice out in concern. I shook my head and fiddle with my fingers.
“Umm, it’s nothing ma’am” I force a smile. She roll her eyes dramatically and entwine our arms and we’re walking up the stairs. We walk towards a door and Rebecca opens it. I step in and she release her hold on me.
“Come have a sit” she gestures to a couch and I smile and lower my butt. I stare at the room and I’m forced to mutter a ‘wow’. She’s got a taste for classy things. The glass walls are with thick yellow drapes and the large bed with pink duvets. The whole colours are warm and feminine. I return my gaze back to Rebecca and she walks towards me with two glass of white wine.
“Thanks ma’am” I mutter gratefully as I take the glass of wine from her. She lowers herself beside me and I stare at her.
“You can start by calling me Rebecca honey” she place a palm on mine and I look down and blush.
“Now come on spill it out what’s eating you up. You can ask Sebastian, I’m a great listener, and I’ve always got the answers to all your problems” She smiles warmly at me. I look down my wine and sigh.
“I kinda feel worried miss Rebecca, I mean, rose doesn’t want us together…. same as sir paige, I thought following him down here would mean the start of something good… but it just feels like I’m back to my issues again” There was a brief pause before Rebecca drops her drink on the glass table and hold my hand in hers.
“You know, when I watched you live on net, stepping down those air stairs, I knew you had come to stay. There was something endearing about you, and Sebastian confirmed it all. You made him come back, and you changed him, that’s enough reason for you to be together” She squeeze my hands warmly. I nod and blew out a breath.
“Sebastian has changed a great deal. Ever since Jane’s death, he seemed totally different, so wretched and I felt him slip from my grasp. He went into his own shell full of pain, hate towards his dad and frustration, I did my best to help but it was never enough, and then he packed up and left” She withdrew her hands as she stared off.
“It made me sick for months on end, he changed his line, and there was no way to reach out. But I silently hoped that wherever he’d be, its gonna be safe, and he’d come back home…. and that seems to have happened, you brought him out of that shell once again, you’re sticking with him, and I’m gonna support you all the way alright?” My heart warmed at her kind words.
“Thanks so much miss Rebecca” I voice out in gratitude. I guess this is exactly what I needed, an assurance that liam and I would still be together. She pats me on the arm and pick up her drink.
“Come on cheer up. I want you to tell me everything that happened back in Boston, how the heck did you meet that crazy son of mine huh!?” She cross her legs and I chuckle.
“Meet him?, no way miss Rebecca, he literally forced himself into my quiet life!” I roll my eyes and she laughs.
?Liam’s pov?
The car rides out of dad’s music industry and I relax into the seat, raking my hands at my hair tiredly. I didn’t realise how much I missed Madrid, the fun, the music band and singing itself. Coming back wasn’t so bad afterall, it meant I’m back to my normal life again, back to being Sebastian Paige, and all wouldn’t have been possible without Emilia coming into my life.
I ran my tongue across my lower lip. The mere thought of her Is making me vision a thousand bad things I wanna do to her, explore every bit of her, make her mine and never let go. I sigh as I remember last night. It was more than just sex. She was so naive and yet i enjoyed every bit of it.
She’s been in the dark for so long. Making different sacrifices for me. And its all gonna end soon, I’m gonna show to the world how much she means to me. She made me realise life was worth living once again. And I’m gonna start with introducing her to the music industry. My welcome home music album release must be with her. Its been one of her dreams, and I’m willing to be among it. I was jolted out of my unending thoughts as the door was opened by a guard. I step out, barely realising I’m home now. I nod to the countless guards that bowed as I walk into the mansion.
Damn!, right now all I wanna do is stare at her fair skinned body, trail kisses down every part of her skin and make her moan my name till she goes voiceless. I walk up the stairs, barely acknowledging the greetings from the guards on the ground floor. I stop in my tracks when I see the last face i expected to see right now, Dad!, goddamn it!
“Sebastian… can we talk for a moment” He stuck his hand deep in his pockets and i arch my brows. When did he ever ask me before he does something. All he ever does is assert stupid decisions on me and expect me to always obey like I’m a fuckin kid. I don’t reply but stare back at him. One moment I’m wondering why he has my looks and the second moment I wished I’m never his son. I might have gotten over Jane but the memories are hard to forget. He senses my hesitation and sighs.
“I can assure you it’s not an order” He gives me a look before turning to walk to his office. Hell, wasn’t an order but didn’t ask if I wanted to go. I follow him into his office and the door shuts after me. I stood and watch as he walk to the large cabinet filled with drinks that could cost a lot. Living with Emilia made me realise how fun life could be without a lot of cash.
“You care for?” He says raising a bottle of wine. I shook my head almost immediately, why the heck is he acting like he cares!.
“You two are happy together aren’t you?” He says as he pours wine into a glass and raise it to his lips.
“When have you ever cared Dad?” I lean against the door, ready to leave if he says something stupid.
“Are you ever gonna drop this attitude son?” I clench my fist. Damn it!, I know talking with him was a bad idea, it always was. I twist the knob ready to walk out.
“Sebastian…” He calls and I groan.
“For fuck sake dad can you save this for later, I’m exhausted already!” I turn to stare at him in anger. He strides towards me.
“Look son, I know you think I’m an asshole, I did what I wanted to do back then cos it was a do or die affair, I ruined your happiness Sebastian, and that pushed you away” He stops in front of me and even at fifty three, he’s still got that huge size.
“It’s fine if you wanna go on with your music career, you don’t wanna get involved in the Mafia?…. I’m not gonna stop you son. Seeing the man you’ve become now makes me realise you can make decisions on your own, I’m not gonna interfere anymore…. just get rid of that hate in your heart son, that’s all I want” I say nothing as he pats my shoulder. I look at him for a while before turning the knob and walking out of his office.
What the fuck did he eat?