After some time together, Gabriella and Hector have developed a sweet relationship. Hector invited Gabriella to meet with his father, businessman Edward, and although Gabriella was excited to see her beloved father, but she wasn't ready for the scenario that resulted in a family dispute.
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1st Book: My Boyfriend's Dad
2nd Book: A Mafia Thirst
3rd Book: A Wife Doubts
4th Book: A Mafia Claims
Edward, we can't continue doing that; if Hector finds out, it will shatter him. We can't carry on in this manner.
How come? His gaze begs me to respond.
We can never be, my heart aches at those words. I have only recently met him, but the emotions I feel for him make my heart melt away. I don't believe in faith, but that man right here is my biggest weakness and challenges. I would have given everything for him at that moment, but when we face reality, it can't happen again. Because you are Hector's father, there is no way that he will ever forgive us.
His hands lifted my face and removed my tears.
The next words he says makes my heart flutters,
I can't resist you anymore, and I want this, but if you're not ready, I won't force you. If you are, though, let me take care of you and trust me to guide you through this. Depend on me, princess; I won't let anything happen to you. I know I sound selfish, but I don't care. I want you, and I know you do too. Since the day you walk into my house, you own every part of me.
Edward released my face and made his way to his chamber, while I stood in front of my boyfriend's room, sleeping well and having faith in both his father and his girlfriend. Although I do care for Hector, my true want is Edward, which I detest to acknowledge.
This forbidden love is what I seek.
"We are here with you." She said and hugged me with gentleness. My shoulder sagged in relief as I hugged her back. She broke the hug and caressed my hair.
"You know her?" Ryan asked, confusion evident in his voice.
Wow!!! He never showed his emotion in public. Maybe his family being here made him act like a normal guy!!
"Yes. I gave her photo to you after your meeting yesterday." His father said as he came by my side and patted my back. I gave him a small smile. I had never met him and his wife before, but the closeness between him and and my father was evident by the way his forehead held creases and by the tension all over his face. Still he was making me feel like a daughter to him.
"Which photo?" He asked and suddenly the realization crossed his eyes.
"Is she-"
"The one you will be marrying Ryan. She is your soon-to-be wife." His father declared as he looked at me with shock.
"Did you know that?" He said, his face void of any emotion. I nodded while looking anywhere but him. He cursed under his breath and his mother was about to scold him for that when he looked at me in anger and frustration. I gulped.
This is not good....this is so not good!!!
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Can be read as a standalone.
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