Chapter 2
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Liliana's POV
After that incident with the stranger, I quickly searched for Aunt Precilia in every corner of the club.
When I saw her talking to a man in a business suit I quickly approached her.
"Aunt Precilia," I called her name and when she turned her head on me she pulled me into a tight hug.
"How's your mother?" she whispered in my ear.
"She's at home," I politely responded.
"Just go straight and wait for me at the exit," she whispered again then broke off the hug.
She caressed my face before letting me go. As I stare at her face I can't help but remember my mother. They share the same feature and looking at Aunt Precilia gave me comfort just like my mother had always given me.
I followed her instructions and walked quickly towards the exit of this bar.
I waited for her patiently and after a few minutes, she arrived carrying a bag.
"Let's hurry Liliana," she uttered then pulled me towards her car that was parked on the dark side of the Le Mura Nightclub. I immediately hopped in and put my seatbelt on.
"Where are we going?" I asked curiously when Aunt Precilia started driving the car.
She threw me a glance before answering.
"I bought a private island years ago, we have to stay there until your family issue is resolved," she gave me a reassuring smile and then reach for my hand.
"I will keep you safe just like what I have promised to your Mom," I nod my head and smiled back.
"Thank you Aunt Precilia," I sincerely uttered. She squeezed my hand and then continued driving.
I have no idea where we are since it's already dark but after a while, Aunt Precilia's car stopped at a pier.
"Let's go, Liliana," she uttered then grabbed the bag that she was carrying earlier.
Aunt Precilia talk to a man and after a while, she walked toward a large boat.
"Get rid of my car Apollo," she spoke to the man she was talking to earlier. The man nod his head and took the car key from Aunt Precilia's hold.
Aunt Precilia then hopped in the boat with the help of another man and when she was already in the boat she looked at me, she extended her hand to assist me.
"Be careful Liliana," she reminded me when I almost slipped. She sat on the chair made from wood so I occupied the space beside her.
"You can sleep if you're tired, I will wake you up once we reach the island," I didn't protest. I leaned my head on her shoulder and when I felt her comforting touch my eyelids became heavy.
A memory of the man from the bar kept on appearing in my mind. The way he touches me felt like a tattoo that I couldn't get rid of. I felt his hands caressing my body...
"Liliana," a tap from my cheeks woke me up from that nightmare. When I opened my eyes Aunt Precilia's worried look welcomed me.
"Are you okay?" she asked with worry laced on her face. I nod my head and then fix my posture. I felt sweat on my forehead so I wiped it using my bare hands.
"Are you sure you are okay?" I nod my head again and smiled at her.
"Where are we Aunt Precilia?" I asked then roam my eyes around. The boat stopped at the shore and upon scanning the whole island I felt calmness and peace.
"We are already here. Welcome to Thalassa Island Liliana," Aunt Precilia announced happily which made me smile.
"Have Mommy seen this beauty Aunt Precilia?" I asked while carefully getting off the boat.
"No, she hasn't. None of my relatives knew about this island except you."
When my feet felt the sands and the cold breeze embrace my body I felt like I have found the peace I have been longing for for a long time.
"Does anyone live here?" I asked since I couldn't see anyone.
"After that big rock, you can see a village full of welcoming people. We'll visit them later once you're fully rested," she smiled at me and then guide me towards her white house.
Upon entering Aunt Precilia's house I can't help to be in awe when I saw how it was beautifully designed.
The glass that reflected the natural light from the outside made everything looks lively.
"Do you like it?" she asked. I nodded my head happily and then felt the soft texture of her sofa.
"Who designed this?" I asked as my eyes were busy admiring the whole house.
"Me," I looked at her in disbelief but at the same time with amusement.
"I wish I can live here forever," I blurted out while closing my eyes to feel the sunlight.
But I guess wishes don't come true...
"Dad please let me go," I begged while looking at my enraged father.
"Shut your mouth, Liliana!" He shouted and his voice echoed in the whole house. Then after a while, he walks towards Aunt Precilia who is being held by his two-man.
I shouted when Dad took out his gun and placed it in Aunt Precilia's temple.
"I warned you not to meddle in our business Precilia," he uttered with gritting teeth, and without having any second thoughts he pulled the trigger.
"No!" I shouted and pushed the man who was holding me. I quickly run towards Aunt Precilia and hugged her body covered with blood.
"I'm sorry," I whispered in her ear and hugged her even tighter.
My father kneeled on the ground so our faces would level.
"If you didn't obey me your mother will have the same fate," he whispered then harshly pulled me up.
He continued dragging me until we reached his yacht.
"Marry Leonardo and your mother will live Liliana," he uttered.
Even though it is against my will I have to accept my fate to save my mother.
Francis POV
A loud knock from my room woke me up from dreaming about that woman.
"Francis!" My father's baritone voice can be heard from the outside. I quickly get up and fix myself before facing him.
"Yes, Dad?" I asked with respect when I opened the door.
"Fix yourself we will have a big event this evening," he uttered then leave.
My eyebrows were furrowed while I watched walked away.
"What event is he talking about?" I asked myself and tried thinking but nothing came to my mind.
I am planning to go back to sleep when I heard another knock on my door again.
"f**k," I cursed.
Thinking that it is my father I stand straight and fix my posture but to my disappointment it is Mathew.
He laughed at me when he saw me standing formally.
"Good morning your highness," he joked and even bowed his head to pay some respect as if I am some sort of royalty.
I punched his arm and glared at him.
"f**k you," I uttered then walked towards my side table to grab a glass of water.
I sat at the edge of my bed and looked at Mathew.
"What are you doing here?" I asked irritated by his presence.
"I just missed you," he responded and planning to hug me but stopped when I raised my fist.
I still have a hangover so I decided to take a quick bath first.
"Don't touch anything," I warned Mathew before getting inside the bathroom. He nods his head and sat on the sofa.
Upon entering the bathroom I quickly open the shower and when I closed my eyes I remembered her face again.
"f**k," I cursed when I felt something in me hardened. I couldn't take it anymore so I pleasured myself while imagining Lili's face.
My quick shower lasted for half an hour and when I am finally done, I go out with only a towel hanging from my waist.
"f**k you, Mathew," I cursed when I saw Mathew reading something on my phone.
"You want to find the woman who rejected you?" He asked after reading the conversation I had with the private investigator that I hired.
"That's none of your business," I uttered with gritting teeth then turn off my phone.
"The first woman who rejected Francis Gideon Lopez is on the hunt," he uttered then looked at me with a teasing smile.
"I can help you find here," he offered but I just glared at him.
"I am not asking for your help and I won't find her anymore, it's a waste of time," I uttered with finality and I guess I will do that. I can forget that woman in a few days so it's a waste of time finding her.
"Help me find a suit for later's event," I change the topic.
"What event?" Mathew asked curiously.
"I don't know. It's my Dad," I responded then wear my clothes not minding Mathew seeing me naked.
"I'll call my designer," Mathew uttered then took out his phone and called his designer. I can also do that but I am too tired to dial my desinger's number.
"You look, great bro," Mathew commented when I wear the suit his designer had given me.
I looked at my reflection and he was right, the black suit indeed compliments my tan skin well.
Mathew's family is invited to my Dad's party as well so just like me is also well dressed.
" Let's taste something new tonight," he uttered full of excitement in his voice and I know he is not pertaining to any drinks but he is talking about women.
My butler called us so we decided to go outside to greet Dad's visitors. Our front yard is elegantly designed and there is a small stage at the center.
I helped in entertaining the guest and started discussing the business while waiting for the program to start.
After a few minutes, my father showed up on the stage.
"Greetings to everyone who attended this event. I am pleased seeing you all here," he started with a wide smile plastered on his face.
"You might be wondering what this event is all about, well folks I want to inform all of you that this old man is getting married," he announced which earned a laugh from everyone but I showed an opposite reaction, I wasn't pleased hearing that news.
"As a sign of an unbreakable alliance between López group of companies and Keller Company, I am happy to announce that my good friend's daughter will soon be my wife. I would like to introduce my fiancee... Liliana Iris Keller," after that a woman wearing an elegant white dress showed up.
The woman that had been messing in my mind since last night showed up.
" f**k, isn't she the woman we bet on last night?! " Mathew whispered on my side also in shock from the turn of events.
"Yeah," I responded weakly.
The woman I hooked up with last night will be my future stepmother.
My Lili.
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