As I had promised, next update is here...

I hope you all enjoy reading it...

After knowing about Ermanno’s feelings, let’s find out the thoughts of Rosalia about nonno and his nipote...

There are chances for grammatical mistakes.....

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Next morning, I was feeling totally exhausted. I had spent all the night crying over my fate. I was afraid if I would ever be able to get out of there? Or would I be trapped there for ever?

The dinner was going on so good and I had finally started to relax. I was convinced that maybe they were really kind. But I had forgotten with whom I was dealing with.

They were the Mafias for crying out loud!

How could I expect kindness and compassion from them? They instilled fear in people, they tortured and killed mercilessly. And I had seen the example with my own eyes. How could I be so stupid to ignore all that?!

I had a small part in my heart which was telling me that maybe Ermanno was good, atleast to me, by the way he behaved with me. He had been treating me with nothing but gentleness and care. I had also seen some emotions in his eyes, but I was not sure enough about them, to name them.

Will his emotions also flip away like the mood of his nonno last night? Alessandro looked like a real monster last night. How much I tried, but I could not erase the memory of his cold eyes, which could kill anyone with just one glare. They were engraved into my memory.

And why on earth was he glaring at me? It was not that I had refused to go to the party. It was his dear grandson who had tried to defy his orders. I didn’t even knew about the party.

But deep inside, I was grateful to Ermanno for standing up for me in front of his nonno. Because I really didn’t had the courage to face a room full of ruthless and fear instilling people. Last night was enough for me to last a life time.

He had assured me that I didn’t need to go if I didn’t want to, and he would take care of everything. As much as I want to grab the golden chance and ditch the party, it was against my morals. Ermanno supported me by going against his nonno, and the least I could do was to attend the party and save him from facing his wrath.

Because last night, I had caught the glimpse of his mean side.

I knew Ermanno was no saint, but he had been only compassionate and supportive to me. I would just return his favour so that I won’t have to feel guilty for putting him in trouble.

Sighing, I decided to leave my fluffy bed and get ready for the day. It was already nearing the breakfast time. If I won’t hurry, then Francesca would be on her way to call me. And I didn’t want to bother the kind woman.

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I made my way to the dining room, only to find Ermanno asking about me from Francesca. Her eyes caught mine and she spoke with a warm smile gracing her lips, “Good Morning, dear. I was about to call you for breakfast. Please have your seat.”

I politely replied her back as well as Ermanno and advanced towards my seat, but Ermanno beat me to it as always and pulled it out for me. I thanked him and sat on it. He then, proceeded to serve breakfast to both of us.

I couldn’t help but notice that he looked a little tensed, maybe it was due to last night. Well, it really was horrible enough to leave its after effects.

I decided to tell him my decision. So, clearing my throat, I began, “Actually, I wanted to say something.”

He looked up from his plate, surprise clearly visible on his face. Maybe, he was not expecting me to speak. Masking his astonishment, he spoke reassuringly, “You don’t have to ask for permission before saying anything to me, Rosa.”

I fidgeted with my fork while speaking, “I have decided that I would attend tonight’s party with you.”

He assessed me cautiously and spoke, “I know that I had told you not to defy nonno’s wishes but he is being stubborn here for no reason. I understand that everything is moving really fast for you and you are not able to catch up with all that. And he is refusing to see the reason. So, you can skip the party. Don’t feel obligated or pressurised, I know how to cool him down.”

I told him, “It is very kind of you to take a stand for me and support me. I am grateful that you are so understanding and I can’t thank you enough.”

I was speaking when he abruptly interrupted me, “You don’t need to thank me for anything ever. And you have my word that I would always be there for you, even without you having to say for it.”

“It’s very nice of you, Ermanno,” I began again to stop for the second time in a row.

A wide grin was formed on his face, showcasing his cute dimples, which made my heart race. Even his cheeks and ears tinged a light shade of pink.

He was blushing?!

I asked him curiously, tilting my head to a side, “What happened?”

He looked at me with happiness clearly oozing out of him, “It is the first time you took my name.”

I made an ‘o’ with my lips and looked at my plate. I was confused how to react to that.

Sensing my dilemma, he cleared his throat and spoke, “Anyways. You were saying something?”

I looked up at him and spoke seriously, “I wanted to say that I am happy that you are here to stand up for me, but I have decided to attend the party.”

He spoke warmly, “If that is your wish, then I won’t deny you. Get ready by 8 o’clock in the evening, I will come to pick you up.”

I nodded at him, “Okay.”

“I will send your dress and accessories for the event later today, through Francesca,” he informed me.

I tried to deny him, “You don’t have to bother. I must be having something to wear for the occasion.”

He shook his head saying, “Nonsense! You don’t have to hesitate. You just need to order around. I will send it and you will wear it. Am I clear, my Rosa?”

I was struck by ‘my Rosa’ and nodded dumbly at him. He seemed content with my agreement. Both the grandfather and grandson knew well how to order around. But, I was glad that he was not shouting at me to obey him.

Having finished our breakfast, he left from there promising to meet me in the evening.

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Later that day, Francesca handed me four black boxes tied with silver ribbons. I opened the first one to find a beautiful white maxi style gown inside it with full net sleeves. It had a boat shaped neckline and had white embroidery on it. Sleeves also had the same. It was so elegant that I was really eager to wear it then and there itself. I opened the next box, to reveal an elegant diamond set in it. The other two boxes had a stylish clutch and a high heel stilettos.

Everything looked quite expensive. They all must had cost him a fortune.

Perks of being so rich!

I carefully placed each item in my closet so that it won’t get ruined. And then, I eagerly waited for the time to wear all that. But it did not suppress my nervousness to attend that dreaded party.

And on top of that, Alessandro would be there too. And, I would definitely had to face him!

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Hello my lovely readers!

How was the chapter?

Lia has decided to attend the party. What do you think, she should have ditched it or not?

Even Ermanno D’Amelio can blush!!

He is already spoiling her rotten with gifts and cheesy lines! Do you think she would appreciate his efforts??