Imani Lewis found herself captivated by Leonardo Conti, a charming Italian immersed in the complex realm of international business. However, her enchanting world would soon shatter as Leonardo disclosed his impending arranged marriage in Italy. This...
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As Imani slowly blinked her eyes open, the warmth of the bed enveloped her, and as she shifted slightly, she became aware of the comforting weight of a body beside her.
Turning her head, she found herself gazing into Leonardo's peaceful slumber. His features softened by sleep, he appeared almost ethereal in the gentle morning light. Imani's heart swelled with affection as she watched the rise and fall of his chest, the rhythmic pattern of his breathing soothing to her senses.
With a tender touch, she reached out to brush a lock of hair away from his forehead, marveling at the softness beneath her fingertips. As her hand trailed down to caress his cheek, she couldn't help but admire the rugged contours of his face, each line and curve a testament to his strength and character.
Imani's breath caught in her throat as she admitted to herself just how handsome Leonardo truly was. In this quiet moment, with the world still asleep around them, she found herself utterly captivated by him.
But just as the tranquility of the morning began to settle over her, a sharp knock on the door shattered the peace. Startled, Imani sat up abruptly, her heart pounding in her chest. With a quick glance at Leonardo, still lost in slumber, she carefully extricated herself from the bed and tiptoed to the door.
Peering through the peephole, Imani's heart sank as she caught sight of Daniel's familiar figure standing in the hallway. Guilt washed over her in waves as she realized she had forgotten about him in the midst of her life.
For a moment, she hesitated, unsure of how to proceed. The weight of her actions pressed heavily upon her, and she couldn't shake the feeling of betrayal that gnawed at her conscience.
Imani's heart skipped a beat as Leonardo swiftly took charge, intercepting her movement towards the door with surprising agility. In a swift and fluid motion, he reached for the door and pulled it open halfway, strategically positioning himself to shield Imani from view.
Daniel's expression morphed from surprise to confusion as he took in the sight of Leonardo standing before him, dressed only in just his pants, his bare chest illuminated by the glow of the sun. There was an undeniable tension in the air as the two men locked eyes, the unspoken question hanging between them.
"What are you doing here?" Daniel's voice was laced with disbelief, his brow furrowing in confusion.
Leonardo's lips curled into a sardonic smile as he leaned casually against the doorframe. "Funny, I was about to ask you the same thing," he retorted, his tone dripping with sarcasm. "Last I checked, it was you knocking on Imani's door. So, what do you want?"
Daniel's expression softened slightly at the mention of Imani's accident, his concern evident in his eyes. "Marcus told me she was in the hospital due to an accident," he admitted, his voice tinged with regret. "I've been out of town for work so I wanted to make sure that she was alright."
