JADE
My eyes fluttered open as I slowly stirred up from my slumber. The bright rays of the sun filtered in through the satin curtain of the room, feeling the room with their warmth.
I yawned lazily and my eyes wandered down to the pillow I had laid on. I had cried myself to sleep last night.
Luciano completely ignored me and went with another woman to have fun in God knows where.
I doubt he came back home last night.
He must be really enjoying himself.
He did not even have the decency to ask one of his men to take me back home. Worst of all my feelings weren’t even considered at all. Is that how much I mean to him?
A migraine throbbed at the back of my head like a construction site was undergoing work on my head. Sitting on my bed and sulking all day won’t help me in any way.
I need to do something with my day at least so I can forget about all these. If Luciano does not mind unwinding himself by hanging out with another woman apart from me then I should probably do the same.
I cursed within myself as I stood up from the bed. The door to my bedroom slowly opened and Elizabeth, one of my maids from home, stepped in.
I have honestly never been more grateful to see her. Taking one of ladies along with us in this trip was probably such a good idea.
“Signora I have prepared breakfast already for you downstairs” Elizabeth said to me with a courtesy bow.
I nodded and stopped her right before she was about leaving, “Did Luciano come back last night?”
I was very much eager to know.
“Yes he did..” she replied with a smile.
“But quite late” she added slowly.
I should have known. I am sure he had such a fun time with another woman, another slut.
“You may leave” I quietly whispered.
I pivoted towards the bathroom as soon as she left only for the door to be pushed open once again and a very distinct scent grappling onto me.
“Moglie” his deep and eccentric voice called out to me.
Luciano.
I faced him in a heart beat, unsure of what I was to say or do whilst staring at him.
“How are you moglie?” Luciano huskily asked, taking few steps towards me.
I subconsciously replaced his advancing steps with retreating steps of my own.
He noticed my resistance towards his presence and stopped moving forward.
He was dressed in a casual black pant and a t-shirt. His hair seemed a bit wet, like he had just come out of the shower.
I moved my eyes from accessing his appearance and towards his piercing blue gaze on me.
“I asked you a question Jade” Luciano calmly said with a gloaty smile like he had not just cheated on me last night.
Fuck. The audacity of this man!
“And I choose not to reply Luciano” I snapped back at once.
Luciano had a brow hiked up and a smirk crossed his lips at my countenance. “Why are you so feisty with me today momma?”
“Luciano you left me in that stupid house party to go have fun with another woman and you dare ask me such question?” I was beyond enraged and shocked at how he was handling the matter.
“Who told you that?” Luciano inquired, his tone now stern and a dark brooding look permeating all over his face.
“It does not matter who told me but if you must know then Valerie did” I scoffed back, folding my hands across my chest.
Luciano breathed heavily and massaged his temples in frustration, “fucking bitch…” he cursed underneath his breath.
“I truly hope you enjoyed your night with her” I scowled, about to pivot when Luciano swiftly pulled me back.
“Let go of me!”
“Jade can you calm down for a second? I did not do anything with that woman. It was all just a terrible idea from Damien” he sought to explain himself but all I could focus on was this hot anger and green eyed jealousy gnawing at my chest.
“A terrible idea that you consented to. Get your fucking hands off me!” I spat, trying to release myself from his hold but it was off no use.
“Jade listen to me. I am sorry ok. I am deeply sorry for leaving you all by yourself in that party. And whatever that…” Luciano had barely even completed his statement when I yanked my hands away from his now softened grasp.
“Save it Luciano. I do not want to hear it” I bluntly replied as I swiftly headed for the bathroom.
“Jade…”
“I am wondering how to tackle Valerie and you are not making things easier for me either…” I mumbled slightly incoherently before stepping into the bathroom and shutting the door.
Silence settled into the atmosphere for some fleeting seconds before the opening and closing of the door broke the quietness.
Oh good Lord. Honestly this is not the type of marriage I envisioned for myself.
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LUCIANO
“Valerie Valentino” I said her name out loud as I barged into her room.
This woman is really out to destroy my marriage with Jade.
I can not believe she would actually tell Jade that. Seeing Jade mad at me is so pissing off and to top it off, I am sure she thinks I fucked that whore meanwhile I found touching her so irritating and disgusting.
Valerie was startled by my sudden intrusion as she almost jumped from the bed that she laid on.
“Luciano. What a lovely surprise. I was not expecting to have you here in my home today and especially not in my room” she sultry smiled at me.
Marching forward, I pulled her by the arm and hauled her against me causing her to let out a shriek. “Ouch. Are you that hungry for me?” Her eyes sparkled with lust and desire.
“Fuck that. When your brother first told me about the idea of marrying you, I felt sorry for you because I thought at first that he was forcing you into a marriage you didn’t want but now I see that it is all your doing. Are you so fucking insane?” I growled.
“What do you mean?” Valerie smirked.
Oh was she really trying to play dumb with me?
“Don’t fucking act. Cut it. You told jade that you saw me having fun with another woman at the party yesterday didn’t you?” I breathed heavily as I spoke.
“That is because I did. And that is a proof to the obvious”
“What fucking obvious?” I snarled.
“The obvious truth Luciano. The truth that Jade your adored wife does not entice you in anyway. Because if she did then you would not need to find solace in another woman’s arm” Valerie replied unfazed.
“Don’t you dare speak about my wife in that way Valerie” I encircled an arm around her throat. Her body grew cold and fear glittered in her eyes.
I loved the terrified look on her face.
“Luciano… y-you d-don’t n-ne-need her…” Valerie tried to speak her best whilst being choked.
“And who are you to decide that!? Valerie try as much as you can, pull off any fucking trick of yours, use your brother even but I am never leaving my wife for you. Do you get that!?” I barked, tightening my arm around her throat.
Tears welled up in her eyes and she nodded frantically.
“You disgust me honestly” I seethed, abruptly letting her go and watching her clamour for air.
“You will regret choosing her over me Luciano…”
“You wish” I hissed before marching away and banging the door behind me.