Eva's POV
I decided to attend this dinner. Mariano thought I would help him make things right with his wife. What did he fail to realize that he is mine? I decided to fly to America in first class. The minute my plane landed, I drove to her home. I was shocked that she lived in the most exclusive neighborhood in Atlanta. Celebrities live in this neighborhood.
I try to be innovative and say I'm a guest of Mariano Di Vaio. I tried that, but it didn't work when security said it would. No, Mariano Di Vaio lives in this community. Then I changed it to his wife's name. Immediately I was denied entry to her property.
I wasn't giving up, though. I'm a supermodel; I know someone in the Hillcrest Complex. Then I contacted my agent to see if she could get me in. I came to find out she has a client living here.
She gave me a code to enter the complex. Now I have to figure out where she lives. After driving around for thirty minutes, I see a man standing outside the house in valet attire.
I drive up, and he takes my keys. Wow, that was easy. I am still figuring out what to do once I get in. I decided not to knock; surprisingly, the door wasn't locked. Suddenly I hear growling and notice four dogs surrounding me.
To say I'm scared is an understatement. Several prominent men appear around the corner. Two young girls come around the corner. I think they have gone to call off the dogs now. But they called security instead. The dogs must be given a command. They stop growling but don't leave.
Who are you? Replied Marco. My name is Eva, and I'm here to see Mariano. Then I saw Olivia coming down the stairs. She looks angelic and beautiful. I can tell who Mariano will choose. So I lied. I thought his family would want to meet his baby's mother.
Olivia stops on the stairs and stares at me. I smile smugly at her. Why come to my home with this shit? What does Olivia say? You are here to trouble and ruin our Thanksgiving. Well, Ms. Eva, you failed. You will leave my property. We will test DNA when the child is born.
I hope you didn't think you had won. I am a Sicilian-born honey, and we are known for standing by our husbands. Olivia responded not to some tramp who wanted something not hers.
I didn't know what to say to her. This was an unexpected situation. Simply because I'm not pregnant. Mariano took me to get an abortion.
Then I looked up to see an angry Mariano coming down the stairs. Why are you in my wife's home? Mariano replied.
Mariano's POV
I know you didn't lie to my family about being pregnant. I had to do this when I returned to Italy after the holiday.
I turn to Olivia. She pauses momentarily, then calls her dogs and walks into the kitchen. May I borrow your office?
Please follow me, Eva. Could we talk? Eva followed him, smiling, thinking she had won. Not only did she know that wasn't the case at all.
They walk into the office, and he asks her to sit down.
I wanted to wait until after the holidays. Since you decided to come to the States. I decided to make my marriage work. So I'm sorry we can't be together anymore, Eva.
She didn't say a word, just sat there. I would like you to leave my wife's home. If I purchase a house or car for you, you may keep them. They have already been placed in your name.
Furthermore, I will not return to Italy. Still sitting there in shock,
Eva. Didn't move an inch. She couldn't believe he had walked away from her.
Italians have a strong family bond. Eva knew there was no love between them. Her mother warned her that this would eventually happen. Eva didn't know how to react to this situation.
Please leave Eva, don't embarrass yourself. I will have security escort you out of here. Mariano was about to call security when his wife walked into the room.
His brother and Santos followed her. Olivia didn't say anything at first. Then she spoke and asked, "Would you think you could break me?" Honey, I'm Giordano and Di Vaio; we don't walk away from trouble. You may have had my husband for three years. Olivia replied, "You managed to make him forget me.".
I bet you thought he would divorce me from you, Olivia said. You see, he can't leave me; we signed a contract. If he follows this way, he will be penniless. I bet your gold-digging ass didn't know that. Will Mariano go in a heartbeat? You see, Eva, I've had you investigate, Olivia replies. Guess what? I found out that you did this before to another sap.
Olivia's POV
You're right, though. I dislike Mariano. He walks away without giving me a chance. I'm 23 and wealthy. You both are over 30 and getting older. She chuckles to herself. I could have given him to you. Well, I will not let a tramp as you win.
Even though I don't know if I will stay married to him, you will not have him. Now Bitch get the hell out of my house.
Eva started to say something but thought better of it.
Olivia turns to Mariano. Her eyes were fixed on him for a few minutes. Then she said we would talk about this situation after Thanksgiving. Mariano nodded his head, agreeing with her on this one. Besides, he needed time to think.
I have a lot to think about. How can I let him into my life? He walks out of my life without a chance. Now I'm sitting at the bar drinking champagne. Annulment is on my mind at the moment. Why should I give him a chance? He had forgotten me for three years. He never contacted me or sent a birthday gift. I only knew he was alive because of the tabloids or his mom.
I'm only 23 years old and successful in my own right. I've become one of the wealthiest women in the world. I received an Image Award for my business, helping the community, and thinking about how my family helped me.
I'm confused about this situation. Rico has been by my side through the whole thing. We have developed a strong friendship. Then I discovered he broke the contract agreement by getting Eva pregnant even though he made her get an abortion.
Mariano broke our marriage contract. I can break the contract and keep the money. Since we never consummated the marriage, I can annul it. Why couldn't he give me a chance?
I bet he thinks he has a chance because I set Eva straight. Believe it when I say I'm not fooling anyone. I'm a 23-year-old virgin, and my only kiss was a peck. Sicilian-born influences my values.
I want an annulment and Rico a chance. Could you date him and see where a relationship can lead? The knowledge of my baby will be shared with him. He thinks he hides it well. I was contacted the minute he entered the clinic. Nothing happens in Italy without my knowledge. I was born and raised there. My family is well known in Italy. Many don't know that my father's brother is a mafia boss.
When did my parents get married? They never wanted me to marry Mariano Di Viao. My uncle watched Mariano at all times. My uncle could have helped us out of this situation. But my father wanted his business to be legitimate. His family disowned him because of my mother's skin color. Then we were born, and his family changed their minds.
I know more than I should know about his situation. Mariano's mistake was to go back into my room. I'll let him enjoy this dinner. I already got the annulment papers drawn up. It's a complicated decision, but we have never developed a bond. He has embarrassed my family and me for three years. I keep asking myself, why give him a chance?
There is no reason I should give him a chance to break my heart. I will never forget how he left me on my wedding night. To add insult to injury, I watched him board a plane with his mistress. When I got to my location, I found that he had booked her and him a room in the same hotel. They were supposed to arrive at the end of my vacation but still.
I stopped that by renting a bungalow on the beach.
I'm only 23. My life is just beginning, so I'm living it fully.
Well, it's dinner time; I will be excellent. Dinner was a fantastic affair with lots of food. Then we will watch some football. Not my ideal of fun, but I lost a bet with Santos.
Black Friday
We had a fantastic dinner last night. Play games all night while the guys watch football. I even hung out with Rico Jr. He helped me decide. Frankly, Mariano doesn't deserve a chance with me. Mariano had three years which he wasted with Eva. He even got her pregnant which voided the contract. It doesn't matter whether she had an abortion. I keep the money.
I'll annul the marriage. As husband and wife, we always stay together. He is coming over today to give him my decision.
It's time to start my life over. I want to see if I can have a life with Rico Jr. Rico has been my backbone these past three years.
I decided to meet Mariano neutrally. We'll meet for a coffee at one of my restaurants.
So nervous, but I knew it was time to wake up. I've never married Mariano. It has only been a formal marriage. It's time for me to have some happiness. I'm tired of being alone with no one but family and staff. Goodness, I need some male companionship to keep me company at night.
When I arrive, Mariano is still sexy as ever. Damn, why couldn't he give me a chance? We would have made some beautiful babies.
Hello Mariano, I'm glad you met me. It was no trouble, Olivia; I wanted to discuss our marriage. Olivia smiles.