LOVE IN ROME

One evening on September 15, 2000, I was returning from a party organized by one of my father's associates. His name is Lucas MALDINI. I don't like these kinds of parties but I had to go there to please my family and especially my father.

Indeed, Lucas MALDINI celebrated the 70th anniversary of his company. It's a family company that had existed for years and that he inherited. My father forced me to go there because Lucas MALDINI was also the majority shareholder of one of our companies. It was a way of consolidating the ties between our family and that of Lucas MALDINI. In addition to the business that connects us to the MALDINI family, Lucas MALDINI also intends to give me his daughter's hand. Her name is Marina MALDINI. My parents agreed to this wedding even though I didn't like this girl. Besides, I hated women to the point of not wanting to get married anymore. This disgust is due to the fact that I was severely betrayed by my first love. She was a girl that I loved very much and who dumped me on my birthday. I continue to remember this painful event as if it happened yesterday. Now I'm 25 years old and my dad says it's time for me to get married. He is very serious to the point of agreeing with Lucas MALDINI so that his daughter Marina will marry me. I really want to oppose them but I respect my father enormously and I would not want to have a conflict with him.

However, I was coming back from this party and I was very exhausted whereas I didn't enjoy myself. I hadn't even taken a drink during the evening. I park my vehicle in the garage and I go to my bedroom by passing the living room when suddenly I meet my mother.

« Are you back already? » she asked immediately.

« Good evening mother. Yes I just arrived. I have to go to bed quickly to be in good shape tomorrow morning because I have some very important business to attend to at the office. So I had to come home early. » I answered

« Okay son. I understood. I hope at least that you had fun and that you took advantage of the party to discuss with Marina the daughter of Lucas MALDINI? » asked my mother.

« Without wanting to offend Mr. MALDINI, I was bored at his party and I didn't speak to his daughter. The only important thing I did tonight was to greet to all of Lucas MALDINI's friends.» I answered.

« What ? You are very weird Pablo. I am disappointed.» said my mother.

« I'm sorry mom. But you know very well that I don't like MARINA. So it's difficult for me to pretend. » I added.

After my statement, my mother was surprised and she replied by saying:

« I don't like it when you talk about MARINA like that. Do you have any idea what she means to us or what your wedding with her means to the future of our family? » asked my mother.

« I'm not a puppet that you and Dad can manipulate. I don't care what this wedding means to you. I don't like this girl and I wish you would understand it once and for good. If so far I have remained silent it is because I would not like to be rude. » I answered

After my words, I leave my mother alone in the living room and I go to my room. I didn't want to argue with her about it anymore. This whole situation was starting to piss me off. I was not the only son of my parents but yet, I was the one they forced to marry.

My name is Pablo PASOLINI. My parents are the two most powerful people in Italy and Europe. My father Carlos PASOLINI is a businessman who leads several companies and my mother Christella is the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy. My older brother is called Esteban and I have a lovely little sister called Ericka. We all three work with our father. Esteban works in a mining company, I am assigned to an airline and Ericka works in a food company. All these companies belonged to our father Carlos PASOLINI. Apart from this arranged marriage to which I was exposed, I am the beloved son of my parents because I am a responsible man. Since my childhood I have always liked work and it is for this reason that I always succeed in what I do. While I try to improve myself every day to become the best in my field and make the family business prosper, Esteban spends most of his time in bars with the women. He likes to party every time. Our father Carlos PASOLINI reasoned him several times but Esteban does not want to understand what our father told. He just wants to enjoy life. My little sister Ericka, on the other hand, wanted to be an artist but our father forced her to work in the food industry. Our father is a very influential person and no one can contradict him.

¶ IN MY ROOM 20 MINUTES LATER ¶

I quickly took a shower and was about to sleep when my phone rang. It was my best friend Axel who contacted me from France. I was very exhausted and I didn't want to talk to him. I then let the phone ring and went to bed.

¶ ERICKA ¶

It was late and I was very tired. I had attended the party organized by Lucas MALDINI. Our whole family was invited but only my brother Pablo, my father and me took part at this party. Of the three of us, I was the one who came home last.

However, the party was very nice and I had a great time. I was so tired that I didn't have time to shower before laying down on my bed.

¶ A FEW HOURS LATER ¶

I was sleeping peacefully when suddenly someone knocks on my door. I had heard the sound of my bedroom door but I didn't want to get up to open it. After a while, I feel a hand caress me. Immediately, I open my eyes and I see that it was my older brother Esteban. He was naked and he was standing in front of me. He had a packet of condoms in his hand.

« Esteban what are you doing in my room like this ? But am I dreaming or what? » I asked

« Speak less loudly Ericka. Do not wake others. In fact, I don't really know what's happening to me anymore. I just want to make love with you. It will seem strange to you but know that it is done elsewhere. » said Esteban.

As I was about to scream with all my strength, my older brother lunged at me .I struggled to push him away but he was stronger than me. Unfortunately, I could not avoid the worst. I got raped by my own brother. Esteban really slept with me this night. A few hours after his act, he withdrew from my room. I had only one desire and that was to kill myself because I couldn't imagine being in such a situation.

¶ THE DAY AFTER ¶

I couldn't close my eyes all night. After being raped by Esteban, sleep is totally gone. Unfortunately, I couldn't tell anyone. It was so weird and shameful to tell my parents that Esteban raped me. I didn't know what to do.

Indeed, it was 8:30 am and I was still locked in my room. A moment later, someone knocks on my door. It was my mother. And since I wanted to be alone for the moment, I didn't allow her to enter my room.

« Sweetheart, are you still sleeping? It's 8:30 a.m. and your brothers are already at work. What are you still doing at home at this hour? Open this door for me please. » She said after noticing that I wasn't reacting.

Not knowing what to answer, I remained lying on my bed, keeping my composure. My mother, on the other hand, could not stand my silence. She then breaks down the door to my room.

¶ CHRISTELLA ¶

I was very worried about Ericka and needed to know what was going on with her. After kicking down her bedroom door, I find that there was enough blood on her bed.

« What happened to you my dear? » I asked

Instead of answering my question, Ericka was crying. I approached her to understand what was wrong.

« Stop crying my dear. What happened ? » I added

« Mom it's... it's....it's...... » Said Ericka by crying

« What? Did someone do this to you? Who are you talking about my darling? Don't hesitate to talk to me. » I said

After my statement, Ericka takes a deep breath for a while and then replies:

« Esteban did this to me mum. He raped me last night. »

« The same Esteban? Your older brother? » I asked.

After my astonishment, Ericka told me the whole scene. I was very angry. This time Esteban went too far. He crossed the line by raping his own sister.

« But how can he do such a dirty thing to you? » I asked, staring at my daughter.

While I was trying to understand Esteban's actions, Ericka was crying nonstop. A moment later, I helped my daughter out of bed and then took her to the shower.

« Wash yourself my darling . Then we'll go to see a doctor. » I said.

« Ok mom. And thank you very much. » Ericka replied.

« Don't thank me sweetie. You are my daughter and I must watch over you. » I said

While she washed, I cleaned her bed.At the end of her bath, I served her a hot coffee and then we went to a private hospital. I normally had to go to the presidential palace because we have a political meeting with the President of the Republic but I have already informed a colleague that I will be absent. I didn't want to leave my daughter alone in this situation.

¶ AN HOUR LATER AT THE HOSPITAL ¶

I was sitting in the waiting room while my daughter was being checked. There were a few bodyguards with me to ensure our safety. Several minutes later, the doctor who was taking care of my daughter comes to me.

« Hello Madam Minister. It is an honor to welcome you to our premises today. However, I'm sorry for what happened to your daughter. I just hope she knows her attacker? » asked the doctor

« Hello doctor. Right now, I can assure you that I'm frustrated. » I answered

« Don't worry Madam. I understand you perfectly. Your daughter is in good hands and I can assure you that she is fine now. » said the doctor.

« Can I see her ? » I asked

« Yes madam you can see your daughter but currently she is sleeping. » answered the doctor.

« Okay doctor and thank you very much. » I answered

« Don't thank me Madam. I'm just doing my job. However, do not delay in filing a complaint against her attacker. » said the doctor.

« Thank you for your advice doctor. But don't worry about that. I manage the situation. » I replied.

After talking with the doctor, I went to the family airline to speak with Pablo. I wanted to know his opinion on what Esteban did to his sister Ericka. PABLO is the wisest of the family. Whenever a family member has problems, we go to them for advice. I already have my own idea of ​​what I'm going to do at Esteban, but first I'd like to know Pablo's opinion.

¶ Carlos PASOLINI ¶

I am disappointed to see that our children do not notice the efforts that their mother and me make for them. If today I am an influential man in Europe it is thanks to everything I have accomplished so far.

First, I moved to Rome from the 90s. I first worked as a driver and then I opened a cafeteria. I worked a lot to get my family out of poverty and today I am very rich. All these successes do not depend solely on me but on the collective work that I have done with my wife Christella. When I look at our journey and I observe the way our children are behaving today, I sometimes question myself. The most stupid of my children is the eldest Esteban. He has no ambition and always acts abnormally. I can't understand it. His only desire is to spend money and sleep with any girl he pleases. Despite the efforts their mother and me make to bring him to his senses, he doesn't want to change. Unlike him, Pablo knows what he wants to do with his life. He is so adorable and rigorous that I let him manage the majority of my businesses. Pablo obviously leads our family's airline, but he also has the power to lead all my other businesses. Esteban and Ericka always report to him. He is the CEO of all my companies. Even our shareholders are very satisfied with the job he is doing. His only flaw is that he is stubborn and he never smiles. At one point, I almost thought he was gay because he didn't like hanging out with women. But afterwards I learned that he had been the victim of a romantic disappointment.

However, Lucas MALDINI, one of my friends and business associates, also loves Pablo's characters. So he let me know that he would like his daughter marries my son. I analyzed the situation and noticed that it was a good idea. This wedding will bring good to the MALDINI family and to ours, but the problem is that Pablo does not agree. Despite the opportunities that this wedding contains, Pablo does not intend to change his mind and that saddens me.

¶ PABLO ¶

Today is another day and I managed to come quickly to the office. Since being named CEO of all the family businesses, I strive to be the first in the office and the last to leave. I was working on a file when suddenly my mother came into my office without knocking on the door. The way she looked at me scared me.

« What are you doing here Mom? You should be at the palace right now or am I wrong? And besides, why are you looking at me like that? » I asked

« Where is your brother Esteban?" I called him when I came to see you and he replied that he was here with you. » replied my mother.

« Esteban is not here mum. Besides, I haven't seen him yet today. He must be in his office. Besides, you know him perfectly. You don't always have to believe what he tells you. If you go see him in his office and he's not there then that means he's out having fun like always. » I answered

« What ? He's going to have fun one morning while everyone else is working? Anyway, if he comes here, tell him to call me because I need to talk to him urgently. » said my mother

« Is there a problem ? » I asked

« Yes there is a serious problem Pablo. I was planning to tell you about it too, but I changed my mind at the last minute. Stay out of it. » replied my mother.

She automatically goes out of my office after her words. I wanted to insist on knowing what was going on but I have too much work to do. So I got back to work quickly.

¶ AT THE MALDINI HOME ¶

¶ MARINA ¶

Yesterday's party was a great success. My father Lucas MALDINI didn't want to organize a big event but I forced him. Then I took care of the whole organization. Things went well but the only disappointment I had was the way Pablo behaved. He spent the whole evening avoiding me. I tried to have a conversation with him but it was impossible. Still, I love him and can't wait to marry him.

Indeed, since the day I met him, my life had another meaning. I immediately asked my father to tell Pablo's family about me. I've never tried to flirt with a man, but with Pablo it would be different. I was ready to do anything to make him fall in love with me. Even if I have to take seduction lessons, I will.

¶ MARINA ¶

I am the only child of my parents. My father and my mother divorced a few months after my birth and despite this, they get along very well to offer me a good education. But of the two, I really like my father because he is more adorable than my mother and it is with him that I live. It's a chance for me to have him by my side because he does everything possible to give me what I want. My father is not the type of person to have friends but he approached Carlos PASOLINI only so that I would marry Pablo. And if I want to marry Pablo, it's not for his fortune or for the wealth of his family, but simply because I really love him. Last night should be an opportunity for Pablo and me to get closer to each other. Unfortunately, he didn't have my time and it made me nervous. However, my father advised me to visit Pablo at the office today in order to have a chat with him. Maybe when I'm alone in front of him, we could manage to talk to each other. I agreed because it was a good idea. Anyway, if I couldn't seduce him, I would do everything possible to get pregnant with him.

Indeed, I leave my bed and I go to the shower to take a bath. Then I make myself beautiful and I leave the house. After an hour's drive, I arrive at this magnificent airline run by Pablo. It is so vast and very beautiful. The employees of this company are very dynamic. We really see that it is a rigorous and efficient man who is the boss here. I enter the elevator which takes me to the floor where Pablo's office is located. A few seconds later, I arrive at my destination and I get out of this elevator then I go to Pablo's secretary.

« Hello miss. Is the boss there? » I asked the secretary.

« Yes Miss Marina. Monsieur Pablo is there. » answered the secretary.

Everyone knew me in this company and so I no longer needed to introduce myself. I often came here with my father to speak with Carlos PASOLINI. I finally arrive in front of Pablo's office and I knock on the door before enter.

« Yes, please come inside. » said Pablo.

I enter his office with respect and I was smiling.

« Hello Pablo. »

« Hello Marina. » he replied in astonishment.

« I hope you are well and that I am not disturbing you.» I asked

« What do you want Marina? » he answered violently.

After his reaction, I remained silent for a few seconds. This question he had just asked hurt me a lot.

« Stop being selfish Pablo. I came to see you as a friend and instead of welcoming me, you talk to me vulgarly. Are you talking to me like this? Did you look at me well? I'm sorry to come to see you. » I said.

After my words, I leave his office with tears in my eyes. If I had known that Pablo was going to behave with me in this way, I would prefer never to come and see him. It's the first time we've been alone and face to face. Instead of taking advantage of this to get to know each other better, he downright ridiculed me. This is the first time in my life that a man has done such a thing to me. This action he had just done, made me nervous. Even better, it made me think.

« Should I give up on him? Am I ready to suffer all these humiliations for him? »

I was asking myself too many questions when suddenly I come across Carlos Pasolini the Pablo's father.

« Wow my darling ! To what do I owe the honor of your visit to our company ? » asked Carlos PASOLINI

« Hello Mr. Carlos PASOLINI. » I answered with difficulty.

Carlos PASOLINI immediately saw that I was crying.

« But what is happening to you my dear? » he suddenly asked.

« I prefer not to say anything sir. » I answered.

« You walk out of my son's office in tears. I can already guess what happened. Pablo must have done something wrong to you and I'd rather not know. Nevertheless, I beg you. Forgive my son. He's a moron who doesn't know what he's doing. » said Carlos PASOLINI.

« Don't worry Mr. PASOLINI. I'll calm down in a moment.» I answered.

We chatted for a few minutes and he consoled me. Then I went to my car and the driver took me home.

¶ CARLOS PASOLINI ¶

« How many times am I going to tell Pablo to be nice to MARINA? Yet he is no longer a kid » I said aloud.

I wondered until I walked into Pablo's office. As soon as he sees me, he greets me and I answer him violently.

« Tell me what's wrong Pablo. Are you a child? Why is it so difficult for you to accept my decisions and apply them? You're starting to tire me son » I said.

« I think you talk to me that way because of Marina. You have surely met her and I don't know what she told you, but I don't want to talk to her. That's all. I understand your decisions but also respect my choice.» he answered.

« Who are you to talk to me like that? » I asked

« You are my father and I am your son. I refuse to be a puppet. And by the way, I'm sorry to have to end this conversation Dad. I have work to do. » Said Pablo.

After his statement, I approached him and slapped him.

« Never talk to me that way again. Did you understand me? Stupid. » I added.