If Love Was Forced

Chapter 9 : All For The Public Eye

"Rise and shine, Senorita!" I hear a loud femine voice scream from outside my room. I opened my eyes to see the bright light that the sun filled into my room.

Two knocks more then i replied with "Come in," Breanna came in my room carrying flowers and a cup of iced latte.

"Who are these from?" I asked as i wipes my eyes, she passed them to me and i looked at the card, "The deliver boy just delivered it now, it is from Signore Massimo." She said as i looked at Massimos signature in the card.

"Congratulations Cami, I hope you enjoy married life, nonetheless I'm here to support you and love you all the way." I read the card softly, my heart felt so loved. I looked back at the maid who was staring at me weirdly with a weird smile on her face. Was i that alluring? I chuckled and said. "Thank you, Breanna, you may leave," I told her and she nodded.

Before closing the door she said. "By the way Señorita, Don Alejandro said that he will be picking you up today at 12 PM for you flight to Italy." She said and closed the door.

I sigh, I forgot I have to endure seeing that annoying man for the rest of my life. How devastating. I drove my attention back to the beautiful peonies in my hands. How gorgeous. I took my phone from my night stand and texted Massimo right away. "Thank you, I love you big time," and sent.

I looked at the iced coffee and smiled. He brought me my usual. How lovely. I got out pf bed and quickly started to get ready. I haven't even started packing.

Alejandro's Point Of View

"Prepare the penthouse for me and Camila's arrival this afternoon." I say on the phone to my right hand Carson.

"Yes sir, I have also made all the special requests for Señorita's suite." He replied, i hummed and hang up the phone.

I stare at the newspapers blankly as i see the huge headline, "THE WEDDING OF THE SEASON," with me and Camila's face plastered on it. I sigh, when will i ever get a break?

Suddenly i got a phone call, i looked at the caller ID and i can't help but smile when i see the name Stella. I answer and hear that seductive voice, "Mr. Huxley, I'm on my way to Italy. I'll be meeting you at the hotel." She says and i hummed. "I'll see you, Stella." I say and hung up the phone. It seems like I'll be having a lot of fun tonight.

Camila's Point Of View

"One ceaser salad, and one egg and bacon rice bowl, please." I say to the waiter who wrote down my order and walked away. I sigh as i glance back at my bored husband on his phone.

"Did I have to go here and join you for brunch?" He asked me with that tiny of annoyance in his voice. "Yes, you did, cause I haven't eaten yet and I don't like eating alone." I say to him seriously and he just glances at me and rolled his eyes. Oh god the attitude of this guy is immaculate.

"So tell me why did you want to bring me to Italy?" I asked him and he sighs and places his phone down on the table locking both of his hands on the table as he looked at me.

"Because you will be meeting my abuela and abuelo, as well as its good for the public eye, to see us newlyweds traveling together." He explains, its all about for the public eye isnt it.

"And let me guess, when we arrive there you will be leaving me all alone in the city arent you?" I tell him and i see the shock in his eyes, i knew it.

"Good you know," He says, why wasnt i suprised, papa used to do this to me all the time. Leaving me at the hotel with a bunch of cash to just shop around little did he know all i wanted was to actually spend time with someone genuine.

The food arrived soon and i started eating, we sat in silence with him on his phone while i just look at the scene in the window to keep me entertained.

"You haven't eaten your food, Alejandro." I say to him and he looked up at me and glanced at the ceaser salad i ordered for him.

"Im not hungry," He says and i roll my eyes. He literally hasnt eaten all day, I stood up and sat next to him grabbing the fork placing some lettuce and chicken bits on it, he looks at me confused.

I point and offer him the bite, he looked at me shocked. "Camila, people are looking," He whispers to me and i looked around, i didnt give a fuck about what these people think. "Im your wife, you're my husband Alejandro." I say to him and he chuckles and opens his mouth taking a bite.

He actually smiled, "All for the public eye right?" He says and looks at me in the eyes, i smiled and nodded. "All for the public eye, habibi." I tell him.

He gives me a peck on the lips, i was shocked but of course i went on with it. I could feel people's eyes on us, i stood back up and went back to my seat and continued to eat my food as he did the same.

"Is the food alright?" I asked him glancing intently, "Its fine," He replied continuing to eat. I know he found it delicious, I gave him a small smile.

We finished eating soon after, I called the waiter for the bill but the waiter just looked at me. "What? These waiters are so snobbish." I commented but suddenly Alejandro stood up.

"Alejandro, wait. I'll just grab the bill." I said to him yet he chuckled. "Camila, I own this place. You don't have to pay." I swear my jaw dropped. Ive been going here for years now and i didn't even know they owned it.

"Lets go?" He tells me and offers his hand. I took his hand, we walked outside and i could feel the cold breeze, i squeezed his hand to keep me warm. His hand was perfect with mine.

Soon we reached the car and the driver opened the door for us, he lets me in first and soon himsef. Soon we started driving already. I was just scrolling on my phone while Alejandro did some work on his laptop.

Always working, really this guy is actually such a workaholic. He should lossen up once in a while. I soon felt sleepy, i was so drowsy that my head suddenly landed on his shoulder, i quickly moved away and glanced at him, he glanced at me, i looked away but then suddenly he said. "If you are sleepy Camila, you can lay on me." He says, and i looked at him, like what yhe fuck are you being for real???

"Its not like I'm gonna kill you." He says and i chuckled, i moved closer to him and lay on his shoulder.