CRIMSON KISSES

CHAPTER 21

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Three of us were out shopping and, sheesh, why does everything have to be so damn expensive? I'm not a huge fan of brands, but I'm just a girl who gets attracted to pretty things.

I placed the pink dress over my front and looked in the mirror. It was so freaking cute. Then I looked at the price tag, and my jaw hit the floor. $1500? Excuse me?

Just because I earn six figures a month doesn't mean I'll spend it on anything. It's my personal choice. I'd rather enjoy a good meal than spend it on clothes.

As the day went by, I barely bought a thing or two. Meanwhile, Rose and Lyla's hands were full of bags. They love shopping, and the fashion wave in Milan is crazy. I can't blame them for indulging.

We had lunch at a local Italian restaurant and then headed back to my place. It was evening, and we were chilling in the living room, watching Stranger Things.

How did I miss this show? I loved Max's character-strong and bold. The bell rang, startling us all. I stood up and walked to the door. The monitor was on, and it was the same man who came earlier to deliver the dress.

What was his name? Kevin. Yeah, that's it.

I opened the door, and there stood Kevin, dressed formally, with his gloved hands full of shopping bags. But I hadn't ordered anything.

"Good evening, Miss Romans. Mr. Valentino has sent these bags for you."

"What? All of these? I never asked for-"

"It's a gift for you, ma'am."

I stepped aside, and he walked in, placing the bags on my couch. He turned, bowed, and left before I could ask anything else.

My friends gave me questioning looks, and I shrugged. I looked inside the bags, and my eyes widened. You've got to be kidding me. It was the same pink dress I saw earlier today, along with every other dress I had tried or touched. No way... did he buy all of these?

There was a note inside one of the bags:

"NEVER LOOK AT THE PRICE TAG EVER AGAIN. YOU WISH AND I BUY IT FOR YOU."

Rose took the note from my hand and read it out loud, gasping. Shit, now I have to explain who he is and why he gave me all these things.

"Hole shit ! Who is this?. Valeria ??"

I turned to look at them with a sigh and told them everything from the beginning. From meeting him for the first time, the date, everything.

When I finished, their eyes were comically wide and th eir mouths agape. My phone dinged with a notification, and it was none other than Rafel himself.

RAFEL : I hope you reccived the bags beautiful.

VALERIA : There was no need for all of this..Really.

RAFEL : You deserve all of that baby.
And it's the bare minimum.

No, it's not. No man has made me feel so special. My hands were trembling a little, and a smile crossed my lips.

VALERIA : Thank you so much.

RAFEL : Have fun with your girls baby.

I jumped on the couch up and down, squealing with happiness. I couldn't stop the jumping pulse and the feeling of butterflies in my stomach. Am I dreaming? Is this real? They both looked at me as if I was some kind of an alien. I climbed down and went through all the bags. He did really buy me all of those clothes.

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Another week has passed away and everything is going perfect and smoothly. It's been month and a half since I came to Milan and everyhing..okay.. Almost everything is amazing. Me and Rafel went on another date and this time he took me to a Famous Authentic Japanese Cuisine,where I had the best Sushi on my life.

I just came back home from work and locked the doors behind me. He have not showed up in the Cabaret ,which I understand is beacuse how busy he must be with all that fortune 500 business. I too have decided to apply for my Finance studies and for getting into my dream uni, I have to pass the entrance test and interview.

I was ready to do all the hardwork needed but First I need to figure put from where exactly to start. I'm definitely doing the online course because I am not ready to go to and actual college. What if something like that happens again ? Being insulted and shamed in front of the entire class.

No. Not happening ever again.

I took shower and ate dinner which was Friend rice and chicken wings. After I was dome I sat down on the bed with my laptop and started to surf, digging out all the information I needed,including courses,online patform,books,marking scheme,exam schedules and Everything else.

I took it down on my notebook and clocsed the laptop keeping it on my nightstand. I hope I clear the exams in first attempt. I laid down on the bed while starring blankly at the ceiling. Tho I enjoyed the work I was currently doing, I always dreamt to be a business Woman. Working as a dancer was the only which I had after I left my College.

Beacuse I couldn't hold ir back anymore.

FLASHBACK
3 YEARS BACK :

My breath was shortening as I clamped my mouth shut with my hands. They kept banging on the door of my cubicle, and my soul shivered as I stood up, pressing my back against the door as if that would stop them.

I pressed myself completely against the door, trying to hold onto my torn clothes. The banging grew louder, and they almost broke the lock.

"Come out, slut ... we know you're in there."

"GO AWAY. LEAVE ME-"

Another bang from the other side jerked me forward, but I managed to balance myself. I was crying hysterically, but these boys wouldn't go away. Then, I heard a voice.

"GET OUT OF THE GIRLS' WASHROOM RIGHT AWAY. EVERY ONE OF YOU."

It must have been Professor Washington. The boys made another comment before scurrying off.The professor left, and I sank to the floor, letting myself go. I was bawling my eyes out, my hands and legs shaking as I pulled them against my chest. A few minutes passed, and I buttoned up my shirt, which was torn downward on the left side, exposing my cleavage.

I shakily unlocked the door, and the first thing I saw was my reflection amidst the graffiti on it.

'SLUT VALERIA'

'COCK SUCKING WHORE'

'HOW MUCH FOR 1 NIGHT?'

'ONE NIGHT BABY'

I broke down into another stream of tears. My mouth was salivating from all the crying and the lunch I had, was up in my throat. I fell on my knees once again..

This is too much..I can't take it anymore.

FLASHBACK ENDS.

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SO MAYBE IN THE NEXT FEW CHAPTERS WE ARE GOING TO BE SLIPPING ON AND OFF IN HER VAL'S PAST STORY.

OKAY I LOVE YOU ALWAYS BYEEE.