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15-30 minutes later, the jet finally land. "Welcome to beautiful Italy" the pilot announced and I shot my head to the window.

We're in Italy?!!!

Omg!!!

it's beautiful!

I saw Xavier got up and walked to the exit, I quickly got up and followed.

"Thank you for flying with us Mr. And Mrs. Stephano," the pilot said and shook both of our hands.

I give him a very polite smile and run to catch up with Xavier, who was way ahead of me.

We both sat in a limo again and I stuck my head out of the window.

Beautiful!!!

"Dove padroneggiare?" The driver asked Xavier him in Italian. (Translation: where to master?)

"Al Mio hotel" he replied in Italian while I looked at both of them clueless of what they're saying. (Translation: to my hotel"

"Va bene," the driver said and made a left turn. (translation: Okay)

19 minutes later, we pulled up to a hotel that was about 38 floors high.

"Mr. Stephano" one of the guys, who am guessing was employed by him, said in an Italian accent.

" Benvenuto," another said.
(Translation: Welcome)

All the employees immediately stopped what they were doing and bowed to him.

I scrunched my eyebrows at them in confusion.

The hell they bowing to him for?

He ain't no king!

Rolling my eyes at them, a guy walked towards us and spoke"Mr. Stephano and...." he turned to me.

"Emily. Emily Stephano" I said and shook his hands.

"Ah! Devi essere sua moglie. Benvenuto" the man said and I smile. (Translation: Ah, you must be his wife. Welcome)

I don't have a clue what he just said.

" Per di qua," he said and I followed Xavier to the elevator.
(Translation: This way)

" Abbiamo preparato la stanza migliore per te e tua moglie"
Another guy said. His voice held fear. (Translation: we've prepare the best room for you and your wife.)

" Di 'a tutti che dovrebbero essere nella sala riunioni prima che se ne vadano" he said to the man and the man nodded. (Translation: Tell everyone they should meet me in the meeting room before they leave.)

Dang! He sounds hot when speaking Italian!

Ping!

The elevator door opened and we exit. " Per di qua" he gesture to the right and I once again followed Xavier. (Translation: This way)

We were now standing in front if a huge door. " Vi lascio due a godervi." He said and waved at me. "Ciao"
(translation: I'll leave you two to enjoy and Bye)

I guess that means bye.

"Ciao" I said and waved at him before he disappeared.

Swiping his card, he opened the door and I entered after him.

Wow!

It's so beautiful!

Walking towards the balcony, I was amaze at the sight

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Walking towards the balcony, I was amaze at the sight. The tall buildings, beautiful neon lights and he sound of hundreds of cars buzzing their horn while stuck in traffic.

It was a very beautiful sight...

"I'm coming right now" I heard Xavier said before the door shut.

Whirling around, I was met with an empty room.

He left

Sighing, I went into the bathroom. Stripping from my clothes, I turn the hot water on and relaxed in the bathtub.

What a stressful day...

...

Slipping into my pajamas, I was about to lay on the bed when the door fly open.

I shot my head to the door and saw Xavier entering.Giving me one glance, he entered the bathroom and shut the door.

Stupid....

Turning around, I went to the balcony once more and stare at the pitch black sky.

All of a sudden all the bad memories flooded my mind again.

"I can't believe you are our daughter"

"I hate you"

"You're a disgrace to us"

Will they ever believe that Vanessa was the bad child and not me?

If yes, then when?

I'm tired of them blaming me for everything. I'm so sick and tired of it.

Taking a deep breath, I went back inside, shutting the balcony door.

I spotted a figure standing next to the bathroom door and my eyes met my Xavier's. He was only in a towel.

Squinting my eyes shut, I turned around and cover my eyes. "I'm sorry!"

I heard him slip on his clothes so I removed my hands from my face and turned around.

"You....sleep on that side and don't even think of touching me" he said and I rolled my eyes.

"I'm not gonna touch you. I can assure you that" I said and jumped onto the bed.

Skimping over to my side, I pulled the duvet to my neck and lay on my side.

Closing my eyes, I slowly drift off to sleep.

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