Black Silk

7

Nora

After getting ready, I met Luciano downstairs and went outside and got into the car without a word. I watched out the window as we passed by nothingness that looked almost completely empty.

I didn't know why his parents wanted to have dinner but it was probably because we're due to get married in a week from now. We also have a dinner rehearsal on Thursday and engagement party on Wednesday, although there is nothing to celebrate because neither of us wanted this marriage.

"Nora."

"Hm?" I turned to him.

"Let's go, we're here." He said before i looked out and realized he was right. I got out of the car with the help of a guard and straighten out my dress.

"So what's the dinner for?" I asked.

"The wedding stuff." He fixed his jacket as he got out of the car. His fingers swiftly undid the button hold his blazer together and I watched him his thick arms make short movements as they bulged out of his sleeves.

"Done staring?" He asked and I felt my face heat up.

"No one was staring at you." I huffed and walked towards the entrance.

Once I got to the door, I knocked and waited for an answer. The door slowly opened and his mother was standing there with a huge smile on her face.

"Nora! Sweetheart how have you been?" She embraced me with a tight hug.

"I'm doing well and yourself?" I smiled hugging her back before letting go.

"I've been doing fine, come in." She shuffled over to the side to let us come in.

"Hello mother." Luciano sternly said.

"Luciano, how are you sweetheart?" She smiled gently.

"I've been good, yourself?" He pecked her cheek and his father loudly greeted us.

"Figlio! Nuora! How are you guys!" He smiled.

"Father, we are doing well." Luciano nodded sternly. With him I never really understood the whole 'act hard in front of your dad thing'. It's quite weird I mean these are your parent.

"That's good to hear." He smiled at the both of us.

"Dinner is ready so let's have a seat." His mom ushered us into the kitchen. We took our seats and dinner was served.

Everyone was making small talk while they ate. Luciano and his father spoke about business and his mom had been asking me if I was okay with all the wedding stuff.

"I'm fine, I just didn't grasp that this was happening all so fast."

"I understand, but you're good for him. Just give it some time to settle. I think you'll like it more than you think." She smiled lights and gave my hand a small squeeze.

Why I would like a marriage I was forced into is beyond me. I just couldn't see myself liking this at all.

"Just give it time." She whispered.

"Nora, how's living with this one?" His father asked.

"It's-"

"Living together is going very well." Luciano chimed in. This is awkward.

"I'm sure she can answer for herself." His father said jokingly with a sort of serious tone.

"It's going well." I nodded with a small smile. It actually is. He doesn't bother me and I don't bother him. The only time we really have to see each other is when we wake up but other than that we don't.

"That's very well." His father nodded and talking about random stuff for the wedding. I blocked everything out and only answered when asked a question.

***

We finally left his parent house and I just couldn't wait to go home a take a nap.

These dinners were fucking pointless and everything we spoke about could've just been said over a phone call. I don't want have these stupid parties or dinners anymore. I miss when I could just sit in my room and read my books or work on designs all day.

I think being dead would be better than all of this but it's not like I can kill my self. Lol.

"You look conflicted." Luciano smirked.

"Um okay." I looked at him for a second before staring back out the window.

"What's wrong? Cold feet?" I stared at him for a good 10 second before answering.

"I'm pretty sure there's no such thing as cold feet in our situation. We're in an arranged marriage. More so forced for myself, but I have no choice but to marry you." I told him truthfully.

He looked stunned for a moment before keeping quiet.

Once we reached the home I got out and headed straight for the shower. I just want to sleep. I got into the bathroom and stripped from my clothes. I turned on the water and got it, letting the warm beads of water hit my skin.

My eyes closed and my body released all the tension in it. I quickly washed up and got dress in some pajamas before heading to bed.

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I know this is such a late update but I have had a lot of crazy stuff going on in my life. I didn't really have the time or focus to write but I'm back now and I'll update as much as I can this summer.

That that being said, I hope everyone is having a great summer vacation🤗

Anon out✌️