Arranged: Forced [BOOK 2]

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Emilia's POV

I was waiting by the front door for Sergio. This was the time he told me to meet him by the door. I heard footsteps to see him. He was in casual wear hir dripping from just getting out of the shower. He was wearing a pair of jeans with a loose white tee. I didn't know where he was gonna take me. I felt a little overdressed compared to him. Sure it was still counted as a casual dress with little flowers scattered across it. He was still way more undress than me.

"Ready?" He asked me holding the door open. I realized I was dozing off and nodded my head and walked out the door. I felt embarrassed for how long I just stood there gazing at him. We got into a car and he drove off. I wasn't used to be in a front seat of a car. My parents usually had someone drive them. They always said 'They were too good to drive.' I looked out the window staring at the passing ocean. It was so beautiful seeing the deep blue ocean. I started to doze off as Sergio drove.

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"Emilia!!" I shot up looking around seeing that we were at a stop. I looked to see Sergio looking at me. I must've felled asleep.

"S-sorry." I was waiting for the disappointment speech but it never came. I looked at him get out of the car and come to my side and help me get out. He held my hand as we walked into a sleek modern house. Sergio knocked on the door still holding my hand. I was confused why we were here. The door opened to see a woman.

"Sergio!!" The woman hugged him and he hugged her back. I was confused in who she was, and why was she hugging Sergio?

"How are you Addie?"

"Good, this must be the fiancée?" She diverted her attention to me. I stood there awkwardly I could feel her observing me. Sergio squeezed my hand as he introduced me to her. She invited us in as we sat down on a big white couch.

"I'm gonna go get us drinks." Addison walked out of the room. Apparently her and Sergio been best friends since high school.

"She works for a record label, basically she scouts out talent for her to sign onto the label." I looked over at Sergio who was explaining why we were here. I looked at Sergio, he had beautiful hazel eyes that fit so well with his tanned skin.

"Lia?" Sergio snapped me out of it and I quickly adverted my gaze. He caught me staring looking at him like a creep. I heard a quiet chuckle come from him.

"Ok I'm back lovebirds." Addison walked out back with drinks. She handed us both one as she sat down.

"What do I owe the pleasure?" Addison took a swig of her drink. I know she was still judging me. Did she not like me?

" I need you to do your work on Lia." She looked at Sergio confused. She looked at me intrigued.

"What if she can't sing for sh*t." Addison crossed her legs. She was clearly trying to get a reaction out of Sergio. He glared at her for a minute then uttered 3 words that made my stomach erupt with butterflies.

'I doubt it.'

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Addison lead me to what looked like a recording studio in her house. I always loved singing, it was a passion of mine. It always made me feel free and express my feelings. I never sang in a professional setting, it was nerve racking.

"Ok Emilia show me what you got."

"W-what should I sing?" I stuttered as I felt the 4 walls of the booth cave in. I never sang in front of anyone except.. Antonio.

"Whatever you want Lia." I heard Sergio's voice and I looked to see him in the studio with Addison. I felt my worries fade a bit and I took a deep breath and started singing one of my favorite songs. My voice was shaky but I forced myself to continue. I don't even know if I was a good singer, Antonio always said it was but he's good at lying.

"Ok I got what I need Emilia." I nervously walked out of the booth as they both looked at me. Addison was smiling, she totally thought I was sh*t.

"You were great boo!" Addison engulfed me in a hug. I felt awkward and surprised. I surely thought I wasn't good.

"I'm sure as hell know we're gonna sign you on." She pulled back still holding my arms. She looked over at Sergio who still had a blank expression.

"Is she coming to your game today Gio?" Addison asked him and I was shocked. He had a game today and instead of practicing he did this for me.

"I mean yeah?" He looked over at me asking me to come. He didn't have to say anything I nodded. Of course I wanted to go.

"Great she can come get dressed with me and we'll meet you there." Addison said dragging me away with her. I looked back at him smiling.

It made my stomach erupt again.

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