Viktor, who was standing behind Marcello and Eduardo, fixed his eyes on Marcello's hand that was grabbing Eduardo's butt. The sight annoyed him so much that he wished he could separate the both of them, but it would only make the young master angry.
Eduardo also felt so uncomfortable with Marcello's hand crawling around his butt. Not just that, they were in front of the woman that he's supposed to marry.
She was focused on her food that she didn't care much about what was happening in front of her.
She suddenly dropped her spoon and relaxed on the chair. She was signalling she was done eating. Marcello noticed that and dropped his hand from Eduardo's butt.
"That was one splendid dinner. Kudos to your chefs" She said.
Marcello who had no interest in what she was saying, smiled and nodded his head repeatedly.
"I'm glad you enjoyed it, lady"
"Like I said, my name is Lucia, not lady. And also, I would have enjoyed my dinner well if you weren't in front of me, touching another man's ass in front of me" She spoke in a firm, yet angry tone. The dining room became silent till Marcello burst into laughter.
"Ah! Lucia, was it? You seem like an interesting fellow. Why the hell did you come here? Why did you agree to this arrangement?" Marcello changed the topic and Lucia pretended not to notice it.
"Arrangement? No, it's not that. I came here to make a deal with you, young master Diabolo. I know you and I've heard rumours about you...which turned out to be true"
"Deal? Let's hear it" He snapped his finger and also relaxed back on the chair.
The butler signalled the maids and they rushed in to clear the dishes off the table. The table was empty, except the glasses of wine on both ends. Lucia was handed an envelope by the lady behind her. She checked it before sliding the envelope on the table till it get to the other end. Marcello stopped it and grabbed it t.
He opened it and glanced through it. There were more than five pages.
"What's this about?" He queried.
"That envelope contains details, rules and also conditions that should be followed if we're going to get married. It's all about..."
"Blah, blah, blah! Go straight to the point, sweetheart. I can't go through all these" he slammed the envelope on the table.
Lucia sighed deeply and looked at him.
"Fine, it's going to be a fake marriage, more like a contract marriage. You get what you want while I also get what I want. It's a win win thing" She folded her hands, waiting for his response.
Marcello was silent. He tilted his head to look at Eduardo. Eduardo wasn't even staring at him.
"A contract marriage, huh? What do you want?"
"All I want is a chance for my family to collaborate with your family. We'll surrender if that's what you want. We'll get married and of course, I won't have any business with your personal life, and you'll do the same. You can keep your boyfriend to yourself" She pointed at Eduardo with her eyebrows.
"That's... Good news"
"Young master, you mustn't agree to this" Viktor stepped forward. This wasn't what he was aiming at. He wanted Marcello to get married for real so he will forget about Eduardo and maybe, never interact with men again.
Before Eduardo arrived to Italy, the news about Marcello being gay was just minimal. But, ever since the event that occurred at the airport, it wasn't any rumour again, it was now a fact.
"I also agree with the butler, young master" Eduardo spoke up. Viktor seemed a bit surprised, but didn't show it on his face. Marcello adjusted his sitting position and stared at Eduardo's serious face.
"What is it that you don't agree with, babe? Are you jealous I would leave you if I get married to her?" He smirked.
Eduardo frowned in disgust, and by chance exchange glances with Lucia. Lucia was pissed that Eduardo was ruining her plan.
"What I mean is that you shouldn't agree to any contract marriage. Get married to her like how normal couples do" he said.
"Yes, young master. Please, listen to him" Viktor added.
Marcello lowered his gaze and he remained silent. No one knew if he was angry or thinking since they couldn't see his facial expression.
"You have a lot of time to think about it. I'll wait for your response" Lucia sprung up and prepared to leave with her guard. However, she froze when she heard Marcello's voice.
"I don't need time to think about it. I've made my decision already..." He said, with a smile on his face. It was fake, really fake.
That's proof that he was annoyed with the things Eduardo and his butler said about him getting married for real.
"Then, we shall sign the contract as soon as I get it ready" Lucia spoke proudly, and got disappointed just immediately...
"You're having the wrong idea, sweetheart. I'm not agreeing to your terms and conditions" Marcello sprung up and slipped his hands into his pocket.
Viktor and Eduardo were shocked to hear that.
"Young master..." Viktor called him and Marcello stopped him from speaking.
"Why? It's a good deal. It's something that would benefit you. I heard your cousin is in town. What if he tries to..."
"Lucia, don't push it. Don't try to be nosy or you'll regret it. This conversation is over" he concluded and turned around to leave. But before he left, he stared at Eduardo. "Come with me! Now!" He added and walked away.
Viktor watched them leave. He couldn't follow them since Marcello didn't order him to follow. He walked towards Lucia.
"Don't worry about him too much. I'm sure he likes the plan. If you keep pestering him about it, he'll agree in no time" He advised.
Lucia glared at Marcello as he walked away. Her eyes were just fixed on Eduardo.
"Who is the person standing close to him?" She questioned.
"He just arrived few weeks ago. He's a total nobody. Just a slave from Russia. You don't have to concern yourself with him" He explained.
"If I can get rid of him, I'll be able to get Marcello to agree to my deal, right?" She was curious.
Viktor remained silent. He was surprised, shocked and also, secretly excited. He has been looking for a way to separate Eduardo from Marcello all this while, however, he haven't found a way. Lucia just came to him just when he wanted her.
'If she wants to get rid of that slave, I guess there's no need for me to step up. I won't be caught if anything happens. I just have to let this girl handle everything'
He thought to himself and looked at Lucia's serious face.
"I don't know what you're talking about, lady Lucia. But if there's anything you'd do, that'll make you get your deal done, feel free to do it" He smirked as he lowered his head.
"I'll take that as a yes" Lucia turned and walked away with her guard behind.