SOPHIA ALEXANDRA LE BLANC
SHE/HER
26 YEARS OLD
FIERY ITALIANA
YOU'RE NOT THE ONLY GUY WHO WANTS ME, GET IN LINE.
TRISTAN JAMES STEELE
HE/HIM
26 YEARS OLD
''THAT BAD BOY'' EVERYONE NEEDS (WANTS)
EYES ONLY FOR MY BELLA <3
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Tristan James Steele was a man of irresistible charm. His French allure, with a hint of playful arrogance, had a way of making hearts flutter and knees weak. Women adored him, men envied him, and no one could resist his roguish smile. His life as a playboy had become legendary in the elite social circles of Europe. However, it was during a summer in Tuscany that he met Sophia Alexandra Le Blanc, and everything changed.
Sophia was a vision of beauty. Her fiery Italian spirit and enchanting allure made even the most stunning beauty queens seem ordinary. With a mere glance, she could command the attention of any room, leaving men mesmerized and women awestruck. Her life, much like Tristan's, was filled with luxury and admiration, yet there was a fire in her that set her apart. A fire that Tristan found impossible to resist.
The trouble began when Tristan found himself entangled in an arrangement with Sophia's sister, Isabella. Isabella was a striking woman in her own right, but their relationship was nothing more than a façade, a means to a beneficial end for both families. Neither love nor passion bound them, yet the agreement was clear: Tristan was to be with Isabella.
Despite this, Tristan and Sophia's paths crossed at an opulent gala, a celebration of the summer harvest in the heart of Tuscany. As soon as their eyes met across the crowded ballroom, the air between them crackled with an undeniable attraction.
"Cara mia," Tristan whispered when they finally found themselves alone on the balcony, away from prying eyes. "You are the most beautiful woman I've ever seen."
Sophia's eyes sparkled with a mix of mischief and desire. "You say that to all the women, don't you, Tristan?"
He took a step closer, his breath warm against her cheek. "Perhaps, but I have never meant it more than I do now, mi amore."
Sophia laughed softly, a sound that sent shivers down Tristan's spine. "We shouldn't be doing this. You're with my sister, and this... this is forbidden."
"Forbidden things are always the most tempting, bella," he replied, his hand gently caressing her face. "Tell me you don't feel it too."
She closed her eyes, leaning into his touch. The truth was undeniable. She felt it—the magnetic pull between them, the way her heart raced whenever he was near. But the reality of their situation loomed over them like a dark cloud.
"Tristan, if anyone finds out, it will ruin everything," Sophia whispered, her voice tinged with both fear and longing.
"Let them find out," he said fiercely, his blue eyes burning with intensity. "I don't care about the arrangement with Isabella. I care about you, Sophia. From the moment I saw you, I knew you were the one I've been searching for."
Her resolve weakened with every word. She wanted to believe him, to throw caution to the wind and give in to the passionate desire that coursed through her veins. But the consequences were too severe.
"Tristan, we can't," she said, pulling away slightly, though her heart ached at the distance. He grabbed her hand, refusing to let her go.
"Cara mia, listen to me. Life is too short to live by others' rules. Let's create our own destiny. Together."
Tears welled up in Sophia's eyes as she struggled between duty and desire. She wanted nothing more than to be with Tristan, but the fear of what might happen held her back. Yet, in his eyes, she saw a future filled with love and passion, a future worth fighting for.
"Alright," she whispered finally, her voice barely audible. "Let's do it. Let's be together."
Tristan's face broke into a triumphant smile. He pulled her into his arms and kissed her with all the pent-up passion he had been holding back. Sophia melted into the kiss, knowing that their love, though forbidden, was the most real thing she had ever felt.
As they stood on the balcony, wrapped in each other's embrace, the world around them faded away. They were two souls destined to be together, despite the obstacles that lay ahead. In that moment, they decided to defy the odds, to challenge the norms, and to fight for their love. For in the end, love was worth any risk. And for Tristan and Sophia, it was the only thing that mattered.