In the bathroom,
Luciella leaned against the bathtub, while Alessandro gently washed her hair. Once done, he patted her cheek to signal her to stand up, before she walked towards the shower.
it was like a routine, Alessandro cared for her like she was his child. Luciella got used to it, from young till now. Alessandro decides on her food, clothing, bathing etc. From what she wore to what she ate, all had to go through him.
She couldn't tell whether she mind, but she felt enveloped by his care which in turn made her feel assured. Whenever he was home, she would be bathed by him. Hence, everything felt normal.
Turning off the shower, Alessandro wiped her down. "Thank you, sir!" Alessandro pat her head, before leaving her along.
Seeing his retreating back, Luciella finally could let out a breather. This was the first time he had shown this side to her, the pain on her b*ttom reminded her of it. Usually when she annoyed or acted out of the way, she would be grounded like how her phone got taken away or to not be able to go out.
This was the first time he had lay his hands on her, which terrified her. At one point, she thought he would do much worse. Her body was still trembling, not able to calm down.
Taking in a deep breathe, she got down the basin. Leaving the bathroom, she walked towards Alessandro who was in the walk in closet. Standing right outside, she could see the strong muscled body of him, his shoulder was very broad, tan and scarred. He stood very tall, around 190cm.
Alessandro changed into a black shirt and pants, "Zio, I'm not a child anymore…can I please wear my sh…."
Luciella didn't dare to continue further after she saw the warning look from him. Alessandro walked towards the dressing table, sitting down. Seeing this she naturally sat on his lap, back facing him.
He took the hairdryer and blow dry her hair, Luciella seemingly used to it. She leaned her head back, closing her eyes. She had her arms around her br**st as she felt exposed, after her hair was dried. She stood up, and sat beside the bed facing the wall.
Alessandro did not pay any attention to her anymore, before he left the room. He stopped, "only good girls gets rewarded, the next time won't be so simple." Saying that, he walked out of the room.
He really meant that when he warned her, he felt no emotions towards her. All he could feel was that she was his belongings, and he hate the idea of her being out of his control. Hence, he was extremely annoyed this time round. He felt that the child he painstakingly took care of, is starting to grow wings. That alone, placed a sharp torn in his heart.
To him, he needed control. And Luciella was the only one that could give him an ounce of feeling, which he could care less about others.
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October 18, 20XX (Tuesday)
In the air,
"So care to explain why the Fxck can I not contact you for the pass four days???" Elysia yelled at Luciella who was curled up on the sofa in the private lounge of their family jet.
She couldn't count how many days it was, but it was the most humiliating days she had ever felt. The young miss of the De Luca Familia, the granddaughter of Henry Walker. The Walker family that has a very deep history with the military, they had the power of even the imperial family cannot touch.
The Luciella De Luca, was stripped naked on the floor, facing the wall like a child. In her case, she got reminded constantly by Alessandro that she acted like a child, hence. She was treated like one, "Eli, you know him. My phone literally got confiscated!" Punching the window, Luciella signal for a glass of whiskey.
Elysia frown, "Luci, the relationship between you and him feel off…." Her voice shook, she had wanted to say it to her long ago.
Luciella raised an eyebrow, "He had this look everytime you're with him, Luci. You practically can't go elsewhere without his permission, he has surveillance on you 24/7" Elysia slapped her thighs, feeling agitated.
Luciella just leaned back, all those things that Elysia said. It wasn't that she hadn't thought about it, but sometimes she do feels safe under Alessandro's protection.
She couldn't explain it, but she could say she didn't dislike it either. "Let's not talk about it, anyways. Where's Dani?"
Elysia pursed her lips, knowing that she was avoiding it again. Sighing, she shrugged. "She left first, her dad needed her for something..?"
The three of them live in the same area, usually during the holidays. They would travel together, Luciella, Elysia and Daniela. "Young Miss." Aunt Su called out to her, she's the nanny who was in charge to take care of her.
Both their gazes turned towards the nanny, Luciella raised her hand. Grabbing the phone from the nanny, "Goodmorning, Zio." She greeted gently, heading out of the lounge.
"I heard you were skipping meals?" A stern voice rang out, "I wasn't hungry…"
"Behave."
Luciella clicked her tongue, "Can I stay over at Elysia's?"
All she heard was silence….
"it's been long since I stayed there…"
"I don't think you deserve any reward, jack will pick you up tomorrow." Hearing that, her lips trembled. She felt aggrieved, but there was nothing she could do. At least hearing from what he said, it meant she could stay overnight before going back to their house.
"Okay, take care Zio." she felt dejected
"hmm, behave well."