The scandalous love affair

What the heart wants?

Emma's staring at the letter in front of her. The invitation from Valencia. A personal invitation sent from Madam Rosie Valencia herself. She heard that they wanted Lilith as a model in their upcoming events and they're willing to pay whatever she wants. Usually she rejected everything that is connected to Valencia for Lilith's sake. But this time it's from Madam Rosie herself. It would be a disrespect to reject an elder. Also Madam is someone Lilith respect. The problem is why the sudden ask for Lilith. And who's behind it. She knows that Madam Rosie has no intentions of hurting Lilith, so that's mean there's only person that could have done this, and that is non other the man Romeo Valencia, himself. What is his purpose. Emma sighs, look like she has to do some work about Romeo. She's scared whenever she thinks of that day when she sees Lilith on Romeo's bed. Crying and broken, so broken that you can feel her sadness from her expression. There's no tears. She was just staring off into space like she has no will to accept what is happening in front of her.

"Hey Emma!" Lilith comes inside Emma's office. She's wearing a red turtle neck and black jeans. It shows off the curves of her body like she's being sculptured by a skilled man or it's blessed by the goddess Aphrodite. Her hazel brown hair is tied into a loose pony tail which make her looks young and refreshing. This girl is not just someone who Emma takes care of as an artist, but also a precious friend. She can't think of why a man would hurt such a girl to the extent.

"Hey." Emma replied while looking at the computer screen.

"How's work?" 

"It's end earlier than schedule so I went to get donuts for both of us." Lilith puts the donuts box on the coffee table. Amy's donuts is a*****e that Emma likes. She smiles.

"My favorite."

"I know that's why I spent 40 minutes waiting,"

Lilith said which makes her laugh. This girl is still sweet after all these years. 

"By the way...."

"Yes?" Lilith looks at her. Emma reaches for the letter and give it to her. Lilith's face is filled with confusions.

"It's the invitation for the annual anniversary of Valencia."

"...."

"This one is a personal sent from Madam Rosie."

"From Madam?" Looks like Lilith is just as confused just like her. 

"So what do you want?" She asked while leaning back into her chair. Lilith looks at the letter in her hands, her thoughts all jumbled up.

"I can refuse, if you want to..."

She shook her head. It's time just let the past be the past.

"Tell them, I accept it. And ask them to send the schedule."

"Are you sure?"Emma asks. Her concerned tone shows her worry. Lilith smiles back at her gently.

"I think it's time to let the past just be the past. It's okay, Emma. I've changed. I'm not the same as I am back then, I've grown strong."

"Yes, you are." Emma smiles. Lilith is indeed a strong girl. She grew from the pain that no one could get through and become someone that every girl should look up to. 

'This time I will protect you.' Emma thought to herself.

Romeo sat in his office. It's just another day of dealing with stress for him. 

"Boss" His secretary walks in for the reports. 

"What is it?" He asks but his eyes still focus on the piles of documents in front of him.

"Madam ask you to have dinner with her and miss Fiona at the Riverside hotel today."

"Ummm, I got it." Fiona Smith, he doesn't have much memories about her just that she's a quiet girl. They both meet once in an event. Her soft black skin and pale skin make you think of a tiny little hamster. Compare to Lilith who is quite tall and very alluring. Her sparkling green eyes like an emerald. Her hazel brown hair is so smooth that you feel like you touch a silk every time you stroke them. 

"Also The K-city entertainment called. They said Miss Lilith Anderson has accepted the invitation."

"Okay, you can go now." He said. 

He stood up from the chair. Soon, he will be able to get close with her again. This time he will find all the answers from his question. 

(Romeo's P.O.V) 

I look at my phone. It's already 6pm, and Mom told me to get there by 7. I sighed a little before putting away my documents. It's kind of hard when your mom is trying to get you to meet someone. But I know it's all for the good intention. I'm going to be 29 years old soon, and it's a suitable age to have a family on my own. But I just couldn't find a girl, I though of wanting to spend my life with. Just as I said that her face pops up. 

'Romeo'

'Yes?'

'Which do you think is better? A son or a daughter?' 

The random conversation they have one day while cuddling. 

'As long as it's our kid, I don't have a specific preference.'

 'Is that so?' 

I remember it like it was yesterday. And I was the one who destroy everything by my own two hands. I get out of the office. I got into the car and drove to the Riverside hotel. It took almost 30 mins to get there. And I don't want to be late. I mean if mom said to be there at 7, I know she's already there since 6 or so. Fiona Smith. There's no image of her just being the second daughter of the Smith family. I drove silently and put on some music. The song played and it's one her favorite song. Everything right now remind me of her. My heart aches a little. I guess she was more important that I thought she is.

I stop the car in front of the hotel. I waved as the employees greet me. They all know who I am. I mean it's normal. My family is quite famous and not to mention mom is part of the royal family. The restaurant is on the top of the hotel which you can clearly see the entire city. I reached the restaurant and there's my mom sitting near the window with a girl. She's wear a white dress, long sleeves. You can tell from this distant that she's obviously from a rich family. The rich and good girl.

"Romeo" Mom said when she sees walking towards their table. The little girl took a glare at me and her face goes red.

"Evening mother." I said as I took the seat next to her.

"This is Fiona."

"Greeting, brother Romeo." Her soft voice calls out to me. It's kind of irritate my ears a little to be honest. What is it about girls like this that got me feeling like they have an intention behind their every actions.

It feels like they're hiding something.

"Hey." I repaid. I can feel mom's staring at me. I did promise to come and meet her, but I never said that I'll be interested to be her friend. I can tell from her face that she is disappointed in my responses

"Well, don't mind him. Now tell me Fiona about that hobby of yours."

"I like designing dresses a lot."

"All her designs are good." Mom said while looking at me.

"Ummm, Interesting."

"...." She glares at me. I think at this point she wants to give up trying to make me engage into the conversation between them. I just listen to them while I stares off to the city below me. The busy city, the glamours appearance but it's fake. Everyone is fake, everything is just a show. If you have nothing, you're useless. It's the same with love. Right now every girls want me not because I am Romeo, but because I am one of the Valencia. Even the girl in front of me too. I can feel it in her eyes.

I closed my eyes gently and continue to listen to their conversation without interrupting them. I just hope that this will end soon