Arranged: Forced [BOOK 2]

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Emilia's POV

I finally laid down on my bed. It felt so soft and bouncy. It was the nicest bed I've ever laid on. I started running through the events of today. Sergio was very sweet today. He helped me take a step toward my dream. I never thought my dream of being a singer would ever happen but he helped. My cheeks warmed up as my heart raced. But without even trying I started thinking about Antonio. My heart started to ache. Even how much I hated it my heart yearned for him. I hated him for laying a hand on me for a situation out of my control. My eyes stringed as tears dropped down my face. I hate myself for missing him.

I got myself off my bed and walked into the bathroom. I pulled the shirt over my body. I looked at the back of it that had 23 in large print. On top of it said 'Hernandez'. Then it set in, soon I'll be Emilia Hernandez instead of Emilia Delgado. After the wedding I'll never have to see my family again. This family has been more kind to me in a week than my family has in my whole life. I placed in the laundry basket and stripped the rest of the way and hopped in the shower.

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I woke up to hear the clattering of pans. I walked into the kitchen to see Tomás cooking. I laughed a little because he looked so stressed.

"Do you need help?" He looked up at me embarrassed. He rubbed his neck and hesitantly agreed. I walked behind the counter and helped him.

"I was just trying to make breakfast to congratulate Gio." Tomás explained, Sergio had amazing parents. I noticed his friends and family called him Gio. It was a cute nickname. Then I remember what he abbreviated my name to. Most people just said Em or Emi but he called me Lia. But I was glad it wasn't Em or Emi because that's what Antonio called me. My heart ached as I thought about him again.

"Thank you." I snapped back into reality looking at Tomás. I gave him a soft smile as I focused on the food. In a couple of minutes the food was done and we put the food down on the dining table.

"Imma go wake him up!" Tomás ran out the room as I sat there. I was left alone, I hated being by myself but I grew accustomed to it. I was mainly by myself with my parents, left locked in the basement freezing.

"Oh my Tomás this is amazing!" I looked up to see Lucía standing with Tomás and Sergio. Her face lit up by the food.

"Mostly thank Emilia she did most of it." Lucía looked at me happily. She walked to me digging in her purse. She pulled out a phone making my eyes widen.

"O-oh no I can't!" I shook my hands and she forcefully took my hand and placed the phone.

"I don't take no for an answer." Tomás laughed as him and Sergio sat down. Me and Lucía followed them and everyone started to eat. There was banter and I wondered if this is what a happy family is like? I smiled looking down at the plate of food in front of me. Then I heard him laugh. I looked up to see him have a big smile on his face as he talked to his parents. He had dimples that popped out as he smiled. My heart raced as I quickly looked back down at my food. My cheeks flushed as I shoved food into my mouth. 

"Well we need to get going." Lucía got up and Tomás quickly followed her they gave us both a hug as they left me alone with Sergio. Silenced filled the room as I felt his eyes on me.

"I'll clean up!" I blurted quickly grabbing the plates and running to the kitchen. I placed the plates in the sink catching my breath. He had to strong of an effect on me. I took a deep breath as I heard footsteps coming this way. I looked to see Sergio enter the kitchen. His hazel eyes pierced right through me making me quickly look down at the sink.

"Lia?" I hummed in reply as I started scraping the food down into the garbage disposal.

"I have practice so I won't be home till late." I looked at him. He just had a game yesterday and he has a practice.

"I- um ok." I stuttered trying not to bother myself with it. He stood there for a few seconds the slowly walked out. I looked at the doorway after he left. I looked at his plate seeing he barely ate. Is he working himself too hard?

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I stared at my new phone. Lucía made my Home Screen of me and Sergio kissing at his game. It made my heart flutter. I heard the doorbell ring so I quickly got up from my bed and ran downstairs. As the maid was about to open the door I beat her to it. But to my dismay I hated who I saw. It was Sofía and my mama.

"Emilia!" My mom rudely shoved past me inviting herself. I balled my fist as they observed the house closely.

"Miss should I inform Mr. Hernandez?" The maid asked me i was about to say yes when my mama cut me off saying no. They sat down on the couch.

"What do you want?" I stood in front of us as they looked annoyed.

"That's no way to talk to your family." My mama waved e off as in started shaking uncontrollably. I bottled so much up over my life. I never let them out scared of being punished but they were in my house now.

"You need to convince them to make Sofía take your place." My mom demanded me and immediately ordered a maid to get her a drink. I was at my limit, how could she just walk in here demanding me to do stuff for her.

"Emi-"

"GET OUT!" I yelled at them pointing to the door shaking. I was no longer their puppet that they could control anymore.

"HOW DARE YOU TALK TO ME LIKE THAT!!"  My mama jumped up instantly slapping my face. The stinging across my face hurt.

"You b*tch this should be me!" Sofía was about to punch me but stopped as the door slammed open. I saw Sergio standing there. He was dripping in sweat and his face looked enraged.

"O-oh Sergio." Sofía tried to sweet talk her way out of this but he didn't seem interested.

"Get out of my house before I call the cops!" He demanded and they tried to beg but as he pulled his phone out they scattered. He dropped his bag slamming the door shut as he walked towards me. I stared at the floor tear drops fell down my face.

"Emilia." Sergio said as he lifted my chin to make me look at him. He had a concerned expression as him thumb softly grazed my cheek making me wince in pain. She slapped me right where Antonio punched me.

"Don't worry I'll make sure they are banned from entering." I broke down as I was so thankful he stepped in. When I look down I saw blood. I touched my cheek to see it was bleeding.

"Let's clean your wound." He said picking me up and I yelped instinctively wrapping my legs around his waist. He let out a soft chuckle as he carried me to the bathroom. He effortlessly carried me, it was like I weighed nothing. As we entered the bathroom he sat me down on the counter. He dug around for the first aid kit once he found it he dried up my cheek.

"This might sting." He said as he put some Neosporin on his finger. He gently rubbed it onto my cut making me wince. Once he was done he placed a band aid on and threw away the scraps and put the first aid up.

"Thank you." I looked down at my thighs. I felt like I was a burden to him. He's done so much for me already and now he has to deal with my crazy a** family now too.

"Of course Lia." I smiled as he called me Lia. I honestly loved it when he called me that. I instantly attacked him with a hug. I wrapped my arms around his neck burying me head in his neck. He was surprised but quickly wrapped his arms around my back.

I felt safe around him.

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