ITALY, INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
Emilia Clarkson, the Wonder Woman in her Wonders walked down the rails of the airplane.
" Woww!! Italy looks so fab " She paced around, enjoying the beautiful scenery of Italy.
Coming to Italy has always been her dream ever since she was a little girl. Her mom, Luna Clarkson would always blab about her hometown having the best schools to study, and here she is living in that dream.
She swiftly reached out to her iPhone and called her mom, " Mami... I'm in Italy. It looks so beautiful, I'm really angry at you for never bringing me here" She groaned at her mom's ignorance.
Luna replied, " I know I should've dear but you know your father, he doesn't like you being far away from him "
" Yeah... " Emilia said, her voice slowly fainting over the mention of her father.
Luna noticed her silence over the phone and said calmly, " Your dad will be proud of you, I'm proud of you. I've booked a hotel today, you can go to the college registration next tomorrow. It's getting late"
What did she just say?
Emilia scoffed and laughed at her mom's ignorance, " Mom... I'm in Italy. Really? I'm going to get breakfast now!!"
" Oh...I forgot. Make sure you have the manzanilla Call me when you get to the hotel. Bye, my love " She screamed over the phone, before hanging up.
Instilling the little courage her mom gave her, she clung to her bag tightly and walked to the car her mom sent for her.
" Get ready for Italy, Emmy!! "
******
AN UNKNOWN LOCATION.
A girl was waiting at the corner of the door waiting for someone. She was impatient.
As expected, an old man carrying a suitcase approached her.
" Brave one.... "
" Yes, father... " She replied, giving him a little bow.
The man inhaled deeply, looked left and right, and gave her the suitcase. She stealthily grabbed it and gave a little bow again.
" Everything you need is there, all the information, details..weapons everything!! Leave for Canada first time tomorrow morning. Go there victorious, my child " He smiled, caressing her cheeks.
She responded to the little affection and nodded, " Father.... please don't tell Mom about this, tell her I went for an interview in Canada to start a new life"
" Don't worry about that...Lu
He stopped talking when he heard someone walking towards them. " Go...go fast and accomplish my mission " He whispered, and she ran to the gate and drove off in her Ferrari.
******
TWO STARS HOTEL
Emilia stood at the front of the hotel and stared at its brand name, Two stars hotel.
Two-star hotel?
" I hope this turns out good. Mom wouldn't book me an average hotel " She said, her eyes roaming around the hotel.
Judging by the name, she was a little bit skeptical about the quality of the hotel. Like who names a hotel, two-star?
However, she entered the hotel, and God!! It was amazing, it was very beautiful.
" It looks like a scholarship dipped into a dream job " She squealed, her adrenaline on the rush.
Hastily, she walked to the receptionist and asked about her room. She was so curious as to why they named the hotel two stars when it was a golden five-star.
" Hi.... I'm
" Emilia Clarkson, room 180, here are the keys," She said faster than Emilia could think.
" Oh.... Can I ask you a question...
" Please...Hello, what do you need ma'am? The toilet got clogged by your husband. Ok, we'll be right there " She said, before putting the telephone down.
" As you were saying, ma'am? " She said and raised her head but Emilia was nowhere to be found. She had left the receptionist.
Emilia walked slowly to her room and eventually went to it. She reached out to the keys to her bag and opened the door. The door swung open and she saw a real definition of her room.
It was almost like her room except for the free wall, back at home, her walls were occupied with posters of the periodic table. It's such a shame that those can't be pasted here.
Satisfying her expectations, she smiled and threw herself on the bed. Suddenly, her stomach started rumbling and then she remembered she hadn't eaten.
Lazily, she took the telephone and called the room service. " Hi, I would like a panzenella"
She stood up and arranged her things and she brought out her necklace. She kissed the necklace and brought it close to her chest.
" Dad... I'm in Italy like we promised "
****
FLASHBACK
10-year-old Emilia ran through the fields with her stethoscope and her white coat.
She ran to her dad, Robert Clarkson, who was pretending to die.
" Hey... patient 506, hold on for the treatment that will bring you back to earth. Don't go to Mars, no human being is there " She screamed and her dad immediately woke up.
He raised his brows and smirked, " Mars?? "
From the corner, her mom giggled sheepishly at her daughter's innocence and ignorance.
" Your daughter just blew a bombshell!!" He laughed.
" Daddy... What's wrong? Dead people go to Mars, isn't it? "
" You know let's leave that long talk for another day. Let's talk about the college where you'll study doctoring "
" Yes... but what's a college? "
" A college or a university is a place where you get to further your education about doctoring. After kindergarten to middle school to high school then college " He explained and She sat on the floor sulking.
" That's a long way to go... "
" It's not a long way, you aren't in kindergarten. Don't worry, let's just choose a university... I'm thinking calif...
Before Robert could finish his statement, Luna chirped in " Really....you gave her a dream job, and still you want to give her a university"
Robert laughed and whispered to Emilia, " Look who is angry, your mom!!"
She walked towards them and sat beside them, " I'm thinking Italy. You will study medicine in Italy"
" Doctoring!! " Emilia corrected.
" Ok. My doctor "
" I guarantee you, I'll be there for your registration, graduation, job interview, and even your marriage. We will be there for you " Robert smiled and Emilia pulled them into a warm embrace.
*** FLASHBACK ENDS
Tears were streaming down her eyes as she held the necklace close to her heart. The necklace reminded her of her dad.
" This will remind me of you Dad," She said, wearing the necklace.
A knock was heard on the door startling Emilia and she went to open it cleaning her tears.
" This is your panzenella as requested " A lady voiced out.
Emilia's gaze caught her name tag and it was Valarie.
" Valarie...you can drop it on the table " She groaned, rubbing her temple.
" Will that be ok ma'am? You look tensed"She asked and Emilia ignored the question her mind still not settled yet.
" Ohh... I'll get going now " Valarie bowed and left.
NEXT MORNING
After trying the delicacies of Italy from different restaurants, Emilia was full, even when she woke up to start her day, she was still overfull.
She checked the time and it was approximately 6 am, she ran to the bathroom and relieved herself of the poop, and went to take a bath.
Checking her sexy self on a towel in the huge windows, she smiled sheepishly and thought of how she'd groove with other people in her class.
Then she remembered one thing her father told her once, " Not all friends are friends!! "
She took out a wrap top and a pair of straight jeans to wear for the first day in college.
" Hey, doctoring...I'm coming to crush you and save lives"
*******
KLEF UNIVERSITY
In front of the university, stood shy and scared Emilia contemplating her identity" It's go time!! "
Before her class started, she had arrived early. Gosh, were these faces so not intimidating?
She saw an empty seat and went to sit on it.
" This shouldn't be that hard, seat...check...lectures, up next," She said accompanied by hand gestures.
Out of the blue, a husky voice shouted, " Are you deaf? Who are you talking to with those sign languages? "
Emilia's hands balled into a fist. Why did he have to mention the word ' sign language ' just like that? She glanced at her necklace and cooled down a bit.
" Oh...I forgot she's deaf..hey!! " He laughed and stood in front of her showing her some wrong sign language.
" Those are wrong. Very very wrong. I'm not deaf little one and why the hell would you assume anyone learning sign language is deaf? That was not even sign language, I learned it and that shows my concern for humanity." She said gently.
" What do you know? I know every language in the world...
" And sign languages" she retaliated, nodding her head.
The boy's eyes roamed left and right looking for the right answers when someone screamed, " Andres.. will you just mind your business "
Andres adjusted himself and Emilia could see the girl clearly, It was Valarie.
It took a while before Valarie noticed her and just then she smiled, " Ma'am...you ..were at the hotel "
Emilia nodded in agreement and gazed at her with her mouth agape at the girl before her eyes. Wasn't she the one that attended to her in the hotel?
" Really? How? Don't tell me you're in this class!!" Emilia voiced out, perplexed.
*****
DE SANTIS MANSION
Antonio De Santis, in his armchair, sitting in his study room, a steaming cup of coffee in his hand wearing a turtleneck sweater and black trousers.
His blue eyes were fixed on the pages of the book he was reading, as he immersed himself in the captivating book.
His silky dark hair, long enough to be tied into a bun, fell casually over his forehead giving him an effortlessly charming look.
Out of the blue, someone barged into the room screaming, " My project!! "
Antonio was adjusting himself in the armchair when his younger sister, Pippa came barging in.
She entered the room, her red hair cascading down her shoulders, her glowing face matching the brown jumpsuit she wore.
Even though her brother exudes a very dangerous aura, she still plays with him.
" My ... .project!!, You know this is my study room. You should read books in your study room at your own house " She screamed yet he still ignored her.
Pippa noticed his indifference to her shouting, went over to him, and checked the title of the book.
" Mary gets married to Kyle... The devil later possessed Mary, her child died of cancer and her Mom sold herself to the devil.." Pippa said with a mischievous smirk.
This was the only way to startle her brother and spoil his love for literature by ruining his curiosity.
And it worked, partially. He took another book and sat comfortably to get himself absorbed in the book.
" Bet you won't know this. This is a sci-fi novel...." He muttered.
" Ryan didn't go back to his planet..it was an illusion planted by...
"OK. Stop, what do you want? Don't beat around my anger... " He stood up, his brows furrowing.
" Sorry, I just wanted my pro..." She didn't finish her statement when her gaze caught a book. It was under the table, so she took it smiling sheepishly.
" Is that your project? " Antonio asked, curiously.
" Of course, it's not, my project is at school, and a boy is helping me make one. This book just contains the list of things I'll do to her if she doesn't do it..."
" Really... Why does number one, go to the hotel with him? You know I have my eyes on you, no dicks for now " He boldly said, poking her forehead.
" Oh my god. You fucking read it, you're such a poke nose " she groaned and a smile ran across his lips.
Pippa turned around to leave and mouthed, " Yes..he smiled "
She was almost at the door when she remembered something, " Antonio, this is 8: 30, keep the dream flying "
******
BACK TO KLEF UNIVERSITY
" So you mean, you're studying Business administration while working at the hotel? " Emilia asked.
Valarie nodded, " Yeah. I just came to check up on somebody. I'm not in this league, I hate the sight of blood "
" Aha!! It's so nice to meet you by the way...I'm Emilia " She smiled.
" Oh...
Valarie was being interrupted by the sudden indistinct chatters of the students in the class.
" What is happening? " Emilia asked, perplexed.
Suddenly, they saw someone pass by their window. It was a tall guy in a duster coat with long dark hair and blue eyes.
The rest of his qualities weren't visible again because some girls occupied the spaces in front of the window. They were drooling over him.
" Antonio!!" Valarie said in a low tone but loud enough for Emilia to hear.
Out of a sudden, Valarie stood up saying, " I have to go quickly...Nice meeting you "
She ran outside the class.
Emilia was perplexed by this act but decided to ignore all these shenanigans since her main purpose here was to fulfill her dream.
" Students settle down... The lecture is beginning"
*****
KLEF HOSTEL HALLWAY
5 PM
Emilia reached the entrance of the hostel and raised her head, she saw a sign which read, " Boys feat girls hostel"
" What a joke!! " She scoffed, dragging her suitcase.
Emilia walked lazily in the hallway, her eyes were aching from staring too much, her hands were aching from writing and also her butt was aching from sitting too long.
" I didn't know college was this hard. My body hurts. Anatomy isn't the same anatomy that I know "
She had earlier called her mom and told her how her day was,'' horrible!!" She said She asked her mom who was going to fix her in a hostel, it was the hostel warden. Technically, the hostel warden told her she was going to have a roommate.
Her mom had agreed for her to have a roommate because she didn't want her baby to be all alone.
" Roommate...why would mom give me a roommate? They are the worst...."
She reached her room number and turned in the card the hostel warden gave her for clarification, Room 100.
She brought out the key and inserted it in the keyhole.
" Oh.. the start of a new...
" What the fuck do you want? " A hoarse voice screamed.
" Ah"
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 "
******
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.
******
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? "