Plant Kisses On My Scars

Hello, and thank you for checking out my story! It will be a short story as it is my first and i'm just getting into the writing process. I hope you enjoy.

*A trigger warning* that this story involves some sensitive topics such as abuse and sexual assault . If this is too much for you please do not read this story for it involves those topics. Viewer discretion is advised.

Eliana Zingarelli lives in a small village in Northern Italy with her dad. After her mom left when she was a kid her father became an alcoholic and has now been abusing her physically and mentally ever since. Over time she has broken down and is now lost in her own mind. She feels weak and overpowered. She is thrilled when she gets a job as a maid at the filthy rich Scaturro family castle. But what happens when she meets Matteo the son and he slowly begins patching up her shattered heart? Matteo makes her feel like she can finally breathe again. But what if he's engaged?

Matteo Scaturro was born just outside of SunnyHollow into a extremely wealthy family. He has a love for painting and nature. Although he's always dreamt of finding true love, Matteo is forced into an arranged marriage by his mother. He has no other choice but to marry Giselle Santiago a rich fashion designer from Paris. Giselle isn't the type of girl Matteo would marry if he had the choice, she is rude, self absorbed and a snob. But in order to expand the fortune of the family Matteo is forced to marry her. But what happens when Matteo meets Eliana Zingarelli? A small town girl that takes his breath away. He finds himself wrapped in her and is determined to find out what's causing the sad look in her eyes. Will Matteo go through with his families plans? Or will he find himself falling for the house maid?

Note: please keep in mind this is a novella so it is a short story!