*Buzz...*
I hear my phone chirp, I yawned and took my phone from my nightstand.
I looked at my notification and saw Gretchen texted me.
"Morning Cam!"
Her text said, I smiled and texted her back.
"Morning."
I placed my phone back on the nightstand and stood up from my bed. I glimpsed at my surroundings as I stretched my arms. Last night was a crazy night. but you know at Alejandro I'm not letting you devastate my trip.
I'm going to relish my time here in Italy, whether you are here or not.
I thought to myself, I opened the curtains and was entertained by the daylight sun.
I have to confess though, Alejandro has a magnificent apartment here in Italy.
I strolled to the bathroom and washed my face and brushed my teeth. After doing my daily routine I went to the shower and took a quick shower. Today I planned to go out and explore for a while.
I'm just sad I don't have company.
When I finished I went to my closet and chose a white off-shoulder top and a dark navy blue skirt and matched the whole outfit with my air force ones. It was a cute outfit and I'm sure my attire fits with the weather.
I walked out of my room with my bag, I glanced at the living room, it was okay but too vast and lavish. I walked over to the exit and saw a little note there and it had a card beside it.
"Here's your card for the elevator security."
-Alejandro
I looked at the card and it had my name.
"Camila Huxley"
I still can't believe that that's my name until now I can't say that I am married because- isn't marriage supposed to be filled with love, I guess that wasn't what the future planned for me.
I thought to myself as I stared at the card.
I sighed and pressed the elevator button after placing the card inside my wallet.
Italy here I come!
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3 days later...
My time here in Italy has been so awesome, I adore the Italian restaurants here. The lasagna and pizzas here are splendid.
Right now I was at the apartment, I wasn't so pessimistic since Antonio was here, he would sometimes join me but he was kinda serious and we would always end having small talk, he would pick me up and drive anywhere I want but he wasn't like a friend company it was more like he was a bodyguard, he stood like statue everywhere I go.
it was quite nerve-racking to feel someone staring at you everywhere you go.
"Were here, Mrs. Huxley." I hear Antonio say breaking me out of my bubble.
"Okay, thanks. I'll be back," I said and snatched my bag.
Right now, we halted at a cafe since I was wanting some coffee.
I strolled inside the cafe and went to the counter. there were many people here, I guess it's an established cafe.
"Ciao Signorina, Cosa Posso Portarti?" The male cashier said with a smile.
(Translation: Hello Miss, what can I get you?)
"Ciao, Un Caffe Freddo, Per Favore," I say as I take out some money from my purse.
(Translation: Hello, one iced coffee, please.)
"In Arrivo, Signorina." He said and I glimmered at him
(Translation: coming right up, miss.)
Suddenly my phone rang, I pardoned myself and walked to a corner.
OTP:
"Hello?" I said.
"Camila, where are you?" I heard Alejandro's voice beam.
Why was he calling me? Why does he want to know where I am, the last time we talked he clarified that he doesn't want to be with me, is this a sick joke?!
"I'm at a Cafe," I said and I hear him sighed.
"Meet me at the Colosseum." He said and before I could enunciate he hung up.
*End of Conversation*
That's so rude!
I sighed and turned around but unexpectedly I bumped into someone I tumbled back and I thought I was gonna fall but suddenly arms encircled around my waist catching me in time.
I opened my eyes and suddenly I saw hazel eyes looking at me. I bumped into a guy, we both ogled at each other, when I felt how close he was to me, I pulled out.
"Mi Dispiace Tanto, Stai Bene?" He asked, oh my god, his voice was angelic.
(Translation: I'm so sorry, are you okay?)
I thought to myself as I just stared at him.
"Signorina?"
"I'm Great," I mumbled.
"I mean, Sto Bene, E Tu?" I asked and he chuckles lowly.
(Translation: I'm fine, how about you?)
"I'm fine," he said and my eyes widened I never knew I would meet someone who knew English here.
"Sorry..." I said and he chuckled.
"it's my fault." He said lightly scratches his neck while he chuckled.
And suddenly I thought back to Alejandro, maybe his waiting!
"I have to go," I said and looked at the cashier and saw the guy waving his hand at me, indicating that my iced coffee is done.
I ran to him and took my iced coffee and gave him the money but suddenly a hand grabbed my wrist and I turned my head to the guy that I just bumped into.
"It's on the house." The guy said and I smiled.
"No, I'll pay." I hesitated.
He gave me back the money and I frowned.
"When we see each other again I'll treat you," I promised with a small wink.
"Valentino," he introduced himself and reached his hand out to give me a handshake.
"Camila," I replied and shook his hand.
"Arrivederci, Grazie mille!" I said as I rushed to the exit and he just nodded.
(Translation: Goodbye, thank you so much.)
I stepped out of the cafe as an image of Valentino stuck in my mind, he has some resemblance to Alejandro but much older though, he was so kind, I'm sure any girl would be spontaneous to have him.
I sighed and I opened my eyes unexpectedly I encountered Alejandro. I gulped when he snatched my wrist and placed his hand on my back pulling me close to him.
"What took you so long?"
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If Love Was Forced
Romance[COMPLETED / UNDER REVISION] The Sequel of This Book is titled "A Third Chance To Love". "If Love Was Forced" is a story of a girl who was arranged to marry a guy who didn't love her. I created this story because I want people to know that there ar...
