Loving Him Wasn't Easy...
Chapter 1 – A New Beginning
Italy...
The country I had only admired through pictures and movies was finally right in front of me.
As the aircraft landed, my heart beat a little faster.
Excitement...
Fear...
Hope...
Everything rushed through me at once.
Saanvi iyer (FL)
This is it, Saanvi... A fresh start "she sighs slowly by closing her eyes"
After completing the airport formalities, I booked a taxi to the hostel where I'd be staying until my interview.
The roads were beautiful.
Historic buildings.
Tiny cafés.
People speaking a language I could barely understand.
Everything felt so different...
Yet somehow, comforting.
I checked into my room, placed my suitcase beside the bed and looked around.
It wasn't luxurious.
But it was enough.
Enough for someone who had learned to build a home wherever life took her.
Saanvi iyer (FL)
"sat on bed"
💭 Tomorrow decides everything.
This interview wasn't just another interview.
It was my chance to begin a new life...
A life I had promised myself I'd earn with my own hard work.
Being an orphan had taught me one thing—
No one was coming to save me.
If I wanted a better future...
I had to create it myself.
I unpacked my documents one last time, making sure everything was in order.
✔ Passport.
✔ Resume.
✔ Certificates.
✔ Interview letter.
Saanvi iyer (FL)
Perfect...
A small smile escaped my lips.
After a long journey, my body gave up before my mind did.
I set an alarm for 6:00 A.M.
Saanvi iyer (FL)
💭 Please... let tomorrow change my life.
With that silent prayer...
I closed my eyes.
I reached for my phone and turned the alarm off.
For a few seconds, I simply stared at the ceiling.
Then reality hit me.
Saanvi iyer (FL)
Interview!
I immediately sat up.
I pulled the curtains aside.
Golden sunlight poured into the room, painting the city in shades of gold.
A smile slowly appeared on my face.
Saanvi iyer (FL)
Good morning... Italy.
Today wasn't just another day.
Today was the first page of a new chapter in my life.
I grabbed my towel and walked toward the bathroom.
Saanvi iyer (FL)
💭 No matter what happens... I'll give it my best.
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Author
🌸 Saanvi Iyer
Age: 23
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
Nationality: Indian 🇮🇳
Profession: Junior Financial Analyst at De Luca Group
Status: Orphan
Saanvi iyer (FL)
"Some wounds are invisible... yet they hurt the most."
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Chapter 2 – His World
I opened my eyes before my alarm could ring again.
I got out of bed, splashed cold water on my face and changed into my gym clothes.
The home gym was already waiting for me.
Sweat dripped down my forehead as I finished my final set.
Raffaele De luca (ML)
💭 Discipline first. Everything else comes later.
After a quick shower, I got dressed in a crisp white shirt and black trousers.
As I walked into the dining hall, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the room.
Isabella de luca (ML Mom)
Mornin', son
Mom greeted me with her usual warm smile.
!She wasn't the CEO of a company...
She wasn't a businesswoman...
She was simply the heart of this family
The woman who made this mansion feel like a home.
Raffaele De luca (ML)
"Good morning, Mom."
Dad was already reading the business newspaper.
Even during breakfast...
Work never left him.
As the Vice President of De Luca Group, discipline was his second nature.
Raffaele De luca (ML)
Morning, Dad
He lowered the newspaper for a second.
Alexandra de luca (ML dad
Morning
That was enough to know he was in a good mood.
Luca de luca (ML younger bro)
Well, well... The Ice Prince finally decided to join us
My younger brother laughed as he pulled out a chair
He was the exact opposite of me.
Talkative.
Funny.
The only person in the company who could make me smile after a stressful day.
He also handled many important projects alongside me.
Raffaele De luca (ML)
Good morning
Luca de luca (ML younger bro)
You seriously need to smile more
Raffaele De luca (ML)
I smiled yesterday * devil smile 😈*
Luca de luca (ML younger bro)
You call that a smile? Even the coffee looked happier 😉
Mom couldn't help but laugh.
Alexandra de luca (ML dad
Enough teasing 😴
Alexandra de luca (ML dad
The interview candidates are coming today."
Raffaele De luca (ML)
I know
Alexandra de luca (ML dad
You'll handle the final selection??
Raffaele De luca (ML)
I'll be there
He nodded in satisfaction.
Alexandra de luca (ML dad
Good."
Breakfast continued with casual conversations while my brother kept cracking jokes that only Mom laughed at.
I Finished my coffee, stood up and adjusted my watch.
Raffaele De luca (ML)
I'll leave now
Isabella de luca (ML Mom)
Have a good day
Luca de luca (ML younger bro)
Try not to scare the new employees
As I walked toward the front door...
A familiar voice echoed through the mansion
Raffaele De luca (ML)
Oh... there comes the devil of my life*slowly murmured*
Raffaele De luca (ML)
.
💭 Not again...
Author
Age: 28
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
Nationality: Italian 🇮🇹
Profession: Executive Director, De Luca Group
Personality:Introverted,Responsible,Intelligent, Protective
Raffaele De luca (ML)
"Some people fear my anger... few understand the heart behind it."
Chapter 3 – The Unbreakable Bond
I had just picked up my car keys.
Before I could step outside...
The mansion door flew open.
Viola Greco(ML bestie)
BELLA MOMMMMM...!!
Raffaele De luca (ML)
💭 There comes the devil of my life
A familiar girl rushed inside without waiting for permission.
She hugged my mother tightly
Saanvi iyer (FL)
Good morning, Bella Mom! 🫂😘
Isabella de luca (ML Mom)
Good morning, sweetheart 🫂
Mom smiled warmly, kissing her forehead.
Then she walked toward Dad.
Saanvi iyer (FL)
Morning, Alex Dad 🥰
Dad looked up from his newspaper.
Alexandra de luca (ML dad
You finally remembered this house exists?
Viola Greco(ML bestie)
I missed my second family 😁
She grinned
Dad shook his head, trying not to smile
For everyone else...
She was Viola Greco.
For this family...
She was another daughter
She had been part of our lives since kindergarten.
Our houses stood right next to each other.
From scraped knees...
To school competitions...
To graduation...
We had grown up together
People often assumed we were dating.
We had never even thought about it.
Viola suddenly turned toward me
Viola Greco(ML bestie)
There he is...
Viola Greco(ML bestie)
*crossed her arms dramatically*
Viola Greco(ML bestie)
The grumpiest President in Italy
Raffaele De luca (ML)
And yet you still come here every morning
Viola Greco(ML bestie)
Someone has to annoy you
Raffaele De luca (ML)
You already do that too well
Isabella de luca (ML Mom)
I swear you two argue like an old married couple 😅
Raffaele De luca (ML)
Ewww
Viola Greco(ML bestie)
Ewww
Everyone burst into laughter.
She walked closer and poked my shoulder.
Viola Greco(ML bestie)
Did you smile today?
Raffaele De luca (ML)
Yes.
Viola Greco(ML bestie)
When?
Raffaele De luca (ML)
In my dreams
Viola Greco(ML bestie)
Alex Dad! Bella Mom! Your son is getting worse!😮💨
Raffaele De luca (ML)
I think you're the reason.
Viola Greco(ML bestie)
Exactly
She pointed at me proudly.
Viola Greco(ML bestie)
I've dedicated my life to irritating him
Raffaele De luca (ML)
And you've succeeded
She gave me a victorious smile.
Viola Greco(ML bestie)
Thank you*bowed dramatically🙇♀️*
Dad folded his newspaper.
Alexandra de luca (ML dad
You both should leave now 🙂
Viola Greco(ML bestie)
Yess Sirrr
Raffaele De luca (ML)
I wonder how such a mature family ended up with this troublemaker 🤧
Viola placed a hand over her heart
Viola Greco(ML bestie)
I'm deeply hurt 🤕💔
Raffaele De luca (ML)
You'll recover
Viola Greco(ML bestie)
I won't 😮💨💔
Raffaele De luca (ML)
You will 😴
Alexandra de luca (ML dad
Go to work 🤭
We walked toward the parking area.
She twirled her car keys around her finger.
Viola Greco(ML bestie)
Race??
Raffaele De luca (ML)
We're adults
Viola Greco(ML bestie)
So 😏
Raffaele De luca (ML)
So.....grow up
Viola Greco(ML bestie)
*stuck her tongue out*
Viola Greco(ML bestie)
You've been saying that since kindergarten
Raffaele De luca (ML)
& You have ignored it since then
Viola Greco(ML bestie)
Exactly
Before closing the door, she looked at me.
Viola Greco(ML bestie)
See you at the office, Mr. President
Raffaele De luca (ML)
Don't be late, Miss Designer
Viola Greco(ML bestie)
No promises 🤣
With that...
She drove away
I couldn't help but shake my head.
Raffaele De luca (ML)
💭 Twenty-eight years... and she still behaves like a child.
Life would have been strangely quiet without her
Author
See u in next ch 🫡
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