|| EMILY'S POV ||
The number of times I kicked this damned car was countless. I should have just taken a car but leaving Kelly's car midway would be a death wish for me. I was heading for Lorenzo's birthday party but the car stopped working midway. Now, I was all left alone in this street with a broken car. My other friend, Kelly had suggested that I drive her personal car for today. Who would have thought that her car was nothing but a pain in the ass?
Getting off the car, I tried to look for help but this road was usually empty. I started to regret my decision of driving a car all by myself. Pulling out my phone, I thought of calling Valentina but she would be stated unnecessarily. It was better that I waited for a while in case I got some help.
Minutes afterwards, a white SUV drove in the same direction, occasionally honking. To my surprise, it stopped several meters away before I could give signal for help. The door opened, revealing a pair of shiny boots. When he was entirely out of the car, I could feel my breath hitching.
Luka!!!
I pretended not to look at his way. Turning around, I went back into my broken car and tried to start the engine. The last thing that I wanted in this journey was to meet him face to face. The number of times he wanted to visit me was uncountable. I didn't understand why the hell he wanted to meet me in person.
As I played with the keys, his voice came from my car's window, so deep and mature,
" Waiting here for another car isn't a good option. This street isn't safe for you. Let me give you a trip. I assume that we are going to the same place."
I declined sternly, feeling a hammer in my heart to remember what I suffered because of him,
" No, thank you! I can manage it."
Luka didn't seem affected by my answer. Without arguing further, he opened the car door by himself and dragged me out forcefully. I began to scream and curse him relentlessly,
" Let go..Let go of my hands, Luka..How dare you..I don't want to go with you.."
Luka pushed me into his car and locked the door fast before warning me,
" The more you protest, the more I am going to make sure that you go with me, Emily. I am being patience but that doesn't mean that I won't do anything to you."
I stopped reacting immediately. The way, he sounded serious when he said those words. Unknowingly, I felt fear, creeping into my heart. I seated back at a corner, trying to avoid him as much as possible. I heard him calling someone to take away the broken car that I left there.
Feeling relieved, I waited impatiently to finish this ride so that we wouldn't be facing each others anymore. Half an hour later, we arrived in front of the mansion finally. During the whole ride,none of us made a single talk but Luka kept glancing at my way from time to time as if he wanted to say something.
Without feeling the need to thank him, I tried to get down from the car but he blurted suddenly, leaving me frozen on that seat,
" Emily...will...will you marry me??"
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|| VALENTINA'S POV ||
The announcement took me off-guard, too surprised to say anything. No one ever treated me with such honor. In the past, I used to be the worthless stripper in everyone's eyes. Every single man treated me like an object or a toy.
What did I do to deserve such happiness? Nothing!
I pulled myself to smile at Lorenzo. Not for the audience but for him, I smiled a lot, letting him know how happy I felt about his open confession. Then he pecked on my lips lovingly in front of everyone and exchanged greetings with the newly arrived guests. I couldn't see Luka or Emily anywhere around. It was hard to pursue Emily since it was obvious that Luka would be here. She didn't want to face him at any cost but I used emotional blackmail to force her to come here.
Mr.King entered through the entrance, wearing a fatherly smile. When his eyes landed on my growing stomach, his smile broadened further. He gave Lorenzo a hug and congratulated us,
" Happy Birthday, Son and congratulations for having your official girlfriend today."
It made my heart warm to think that he didn't oppose Lorenzo's decision on me. After this day onwards, the whole city was going to know that I was Lorenzo's girlfriend. Glancing at the clock, Mr.King said that they were running late. The guests couldn't wait longer and they needed to cut the cake first.
Lorenzo obliged his father today. With me and his father together, he went forward to cut the triple sized cake. I sang the birthday song which irritated him a lot. But the more he was irritated, the more I sang it pretty loudly, causing everyone to laugh.
After taking a slice of cake, he put it between my lips to whisper in a deep voice,
" Your ass is going to pay for this tonight, love."
I blushed hard and glared at him angrily. He laughed back and winked at me without anyone's knowledge. He was getting too good in using dirty words. I wonder who was teaching him so well.
Leaving my side, Lorenzo stepped forward to talk with his special guests personally. They seemed important. So, I told the staff to take special care of them. As I was busy in talking with the staff, I missed to see another person, walking into the party.
Out of nowhere, a feminine figure rushed forward to jump into Lorenzo, telling in a sweet, coquettish voice,
" Happy Birthday, Lorenzo. I can't believe that you are already thirty!!"
I froze between my talk, staring at them stupified as I didn't know the girl at all. A few guests began to give them stares from afar. The following moment, Lorenzo spelled the name that took my breath away,
" KYLIE!!! What.. what are you doing here"
Kylie, Lorenzo's first love and the woman who broke his heart. She was there, shamelessly hugging Lorenzo in front of everyone. Once she got away from him, she gave him a sheepish smile, slurring passionately,
" I thought, you finally would like to see me since you asked me to join your exhibition. I have accepted the offer right away, Lorenzo."
Fuck me!! Exhibition?? Model?
Crap!! It was the same Kylie!
My memory refreshed again, remembering the pictures given by James. No wonder, she looked so gorgeous even in this casual outfit. She was the model ex-girlfriend of Lorenzo. Kylie showed a big box with a smile, showing her compassion openly,
" I bought your favorite watch, Lorenzo. Won't you like to see?"
At that time, I really wished that Lorenzo would shoo her away. But I came from the understanding of his feelings. It was difficult to act rudely with the person that you loved once. He stayed there in puzzlement. Thankfully, Mr.King stepped forward to calm the atmosphere, his words coming out cold,
" Kylie, Lorenzo's girlfriend is here as well. Please behave yourself and also, the guests are present as well. I don't want any drama at my son's birthday party. Lorenzo, get back to Valentina's side."
Kylie's expression turned pale, draining out all the colors that she had earlier. Once her eyes landed on me, a look of despair clearly flickered in her blue eyes. Then, her penetrating eyes slid down to lay on my stomach, blurting out in shot,
" Your.. girlfriend...is pregnant??"