Chapter 3 Who's Antonio

Her eyes parted slowly, " wait!! What!! " She strained her eye.

" Oh!! Emilia, what are you doing here?" She asked curiously.

" What the fuck!! Valerie "

Emilia was caught by fright, she almost thought it was boy a girl hostel when she saw Valarie looking messy like a boy.

" You can't understand..come in " Valarie scoffed, giving her the gesture to ' come in '

Emilia dragged her load inside and Valarie was caught off guard.

" Wait!! What? "

Out of frustration and tiredness, she threw her suitcase on the bed beside her.

" So, let me guess. They sent you to my room. Argh "

" Yes. Please where is my space? "

Valarie groaned in frustration. Why can't they let her live alone? Ever since she chased out her last roommate because of her dirty attitude, the Dean has been on to her. Really onto her.

" Humph.. welcome to my solitary cell. I have two rooms in one. Can you please tell the dean to take you somewhere else " she begged, sincerity evident in her eyes.

Emilia smiled and she pouted, " Awwwn....No. Valarie, I can't go anywhere, you're the only person I barely know here. You have a nice personality, I think I'll like my stay here. This is a golden chance in a million "

" Well, thanks for the compliment. But, I just want to be alone in my prison. Just me, me, alone, "she added.

Emilia ignored her, stood up, and started touring the place, finally, she got to her room just two seconds later.

" Please...don't sleep on the bed!! Valarie begged when she saw Emilia going close to the bed.

Emilia pointed, " You mean this...whoops " She fell on the bed intentionally and laughed waiting for her next reaction.

" Whatever!! Take the bed, I promise, you won't last a week in my room " she screamed and turned around to leave but Emilia stopped her.

" Wait!! "

" What? "

" I have questions about everything in Italy. Just answer these questions and I won't disturb you for the rest of the day " Emilia said, sitting straight.

Valarie groaned and turned around, and accepted her strange offer. " Go on!! "

" Firstly, why is your hotel named ' TWO STARS HOTEL' That name really caught me off guard judging by the internal features of your hotel "

Valarie went to her and said beside her, " This takes a long explanation button cut the story short... Don't judge a book by its cover. That is why I haven't judged you yet, like who eats panzenella in the morning and who dresses like this "

" Hey!! I have good fashion taste. Whatever, secondly, why was the sign boys feat girls put up there? I was somehow scared " she asked again with a warm smile.

" Yeah...that was a prank "

" Prank? " The smile on Emilia's face vanished.

" The prank by the boys of Klef University. They got back with the girls for not letting them to the Klef's girls hangout " She replied calmly and straightforwardly.

" Wait what? So you mean..."

" Yeah. They went into some girls' rooms and were caught. Actually, the school didn't give them any punishment because the sign clearly stated, boys feat girls, which the school wasn't sure of how it got there. Luckily for them, those assholes didn't barge into my room "

How absurd? Emilia was very agitated by what she said about the college. Was the scholarship worth it? From the look of things, it seems that she wouldn't like it here. Prank?? Really, in college, even in her high school, pranks were prohibited.

" Ok. Thank you, I really wanna get some sleep "

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DE VILE MANSION

In the opulent and graceful mansion, a woman in her 40s made her way down the staircase. Every step she took was graceful and majestic, her poise exuding an air of confidence that deserved attention.

Dressed in an exquisite long gown that strode down the stairs, the woman embodied elegance with every movement. The silky material clung to her curves, accentuating her breathtaking figure.

Her brown, flowing hair fell in loose waves over her shoulders. The strands of her beautiful hair framed her facial features flawless complexion, delicate cheekbones, and mesmerizing blue eyes.

" Your Highness!! " All the maids said in unison, as they bowed their heads to respect the wife of the Don, the mafia boss, Mr Matteo De Ville.

She walked towards her husband who was sitting on the couch making a call.

She waited patiently for him.

He ended the call and spared his wife a glance, " Oh...you're here, Guess what? The sailors in the US decided to help us "

" Where's my daughter Matteo? " She asked in contrast to what he was saying.

Matteo sighed and returned his gaze to his phone, ignoring that question. After a deep breath, he replied, " Don't ask me that. Your daughter is fine "

Her lips curled into a smirk, " I haven't seen my daughter for days. I hope you didn't do....no...you won't do that " She said, anger sensing in her words.

" That's where I'm heading to. Why are you discriminating against your daughters? They should be strong, they should represent their brave, strong, and confident father. '' He stood up, his furious voice blared out.

She scoffed and retaliated, " They are my daughters, not your slaves. I nurtured them, they were in my belly for nine months. Where did you send her? "

" Mission 410..... "

Suddenly, a wave of terror washed over her, " Mission...410!! Matteo, what have you done? You want my daughter to get killed? "

Matteo snapped coldly, " She's just doing her job and I'm doing mine as a father. When you're ready to accept your daughter's position as the upcoming heir of the De Ville clan, you know what to do!! "

Matteo cleared his throat and walked away from her leaving her heartbroken.

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2 DAYS LATER

11 PM

Emilia's stay in the hostel has been quite amusing but tiring just like her classes in the college. She had to deal with some bad habits Valarie displayed, like going to classes late and coming home late.

Even her mom still insisted on her staying with Valarie, yes!! She told her mom since she wasn't getting comfortable living with her. Her mom said, " Your habit will be instilled in her, hers will wear off "

Needless to say, Valarie wasn't going to change, that's all she believed.

Emilia took out her book and sat at her desk. Just then, she heard the creaking of a door.

Anxious to know who was coming in or going out, Emilia walked to the door and saw Valarie dressed in a short red dress at the edge of the door.

" Hey...what are you doing? Where are you going? " She asked, her eyes beaming with curiosity.

Valarie turned around and her eyes widened, " what do you want? I'm going somewhere important, "she said in a low tone.

Emilia was speechless, how could she go out at a time like this, most importantly, dressed in a sexy dress? Is she going to her boyfriend's place?

She asked again, "Where are you going? I won't let you go out "

In the blink of an eye, Emilia ran to the door, pushed Valarie slowly inside, shut the door, and stood beside it like a soldier.

" What the hell is going on? Let me go " She retreated to the door and started pushing Emilia away but Emilia was stronger than her.

When she was already tired, she staggered back and looked at the time.

" Oh...no. I'm going to be late!!!! Emilia, let me go, I have been doing this for a year now without any stress, get out!!! "

" Not until you tell me where you're going!! "

Valarie sighed and rubbed her temple, " You wanna know where I'm going? I'm going to a club with Antonio De Santis "

Emilia gasped and said, "Is he your boyfriend? "