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Chapter 23  A good breeder or experienced rescue agency wants you to prove that you’ll be a capable caretaker. The interrogation and screening can be annoying, but it’s also a sign that you’re on the right track. -Jon Katz Francesca Marcolini’s POV  I stared at Marco’s father who was looking at me expectantly. You are the only woman Marco has ever introduced to me. So I am sure you are pretty special to my son, he had said. What was I supposed to say to that kind of thing? I know that I am a teacher of etiquette but it was entirely different when the person who asked you was part of the Orsini clan. So I don the most serene smile I could summon.

Chapter 22   The perfect date is the one where anything and everything goes wrong, but at the end of it, all you want is to see them again. -Dylan O’Brien Francesca Marcolini’s POV I glanced at my wristwatch. Two minutes before 8 a.m. and ten outfits I’ve had fitted to find the perfect one, finally I am ready with my date with Marco Orsini. I marched down to the elevator to wait for him outside my penthouse building. Oh God, if I didn’t know better I would assume that I was nervous about this date. I could do this, I reassured myself. It’s just a date. But as I went out of the lobby and saw the familiar figure waiting outside I knew what lie it had been. “I’m ready.” I said a little breathlessly.

Chapter 21  A blond in a red dress can do without introductions – but not without a bodyguard. -Rona Jaffe Francesca Marcolini’s POV “Boun giorno, Signora.” “What the—” I stopped dead in my place. Then I blinked in case I am just hallucinating. My initial shock was instantly replaced by an accusing glare towards him. “What are you doing here?” But the proper question I should have asked him was how the hell did he learn about my trip today? “Are you surprised?” He asked sanguinely while leaning casually in the hood of his black sedan. He wore an open neck crisp white shirt that he rolled the sleeves up to his arms and paired it with dark jeans and Italian loafers. As usual, his eyes were concealed by a pair of aviator sunglasses. It’s hard for me to decipher what he was thinking.

Chapter 19  In politics, everybody is free to choose his friends and allies. - Lalu Prasad Yadav Francesca Marcolini’s POV For the second time I woke up in the arms of Marco Orsini. What have I done? I asked myself silently pulling the cover to my chest. I glanced at the sleeping man beside me. You just tumbled in bed with him again, answered by a sly voice inside my head. After you got home from the party you didn’t protest when he scooped you into his arms and laid you on his massive bed…

Chapter 18   Make the most of the tonight and worry about it all tomorrow. –Unknown Marco Orsini’s POV I am patiently waiting for Francesca in the receiving area of the mansion owned by Nikos Pallis. I glanced at my wristwatch we only have ten minutes or else we’re going to be late. I haven’t seen her since I gave her my credit card after our disastrous lunch in town. “I’m ready.”

Chapter 17  On vacation, you can wear all the colorful and casual clothing that you like, but you must always be elegant. - Christian Dior Francesca Marcolini’s POV The last thing I expected when I woke up earlier this morning was to find myself abducted then carted to an unknown destination. And the unknown destination turned out to be on the island of Sardinia. I knew that Marco Orsini was a crazy man but not this crazy. These past few weeks proved that I didn’t know him that well. His antics would leave an average man astonished. “Yours?” I asked as soon as the car that fetched us from the airport pulled in at the magnificent seaside mansion.

Chapter 16  You only need a few people to effect a kidnapping. -Robert Bourassa Marco Orsini’s POV “Marco! Per favore…Marco. Put me down.” I ignored the woman in my arms as I walked towards the lobby where my car was waiting. I disregarded the curious stares being thrown in our direction by the people inside the lobby. We played this stunt not so long ago. I am used to it. “Marco…” Francesca almost begged. “Put me down. Do not let us embarrass ourselves like this.”

Chapter 15  One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation. -Arthur Ashe  Marco Orsini’s POV “Nonna wants to give this to you.” I dropped the paper bag on the mahogany table of the ice queen. “Two things, Signore.” The pretty young widow said and frowned at the paper bag. “First, you can’t just barge into my office unannounced what if I am in the middle of an important meeting with my other clients. Secondly, what’s inside the bag?”

Chapter 14  It is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole scheme of things works. All good things are difficult to achieve and bad things are very easy to get. - Confucius Francesca Marcolini’s POV So I’ve been out of the country for a whole week. My unplanned vacation in France helped me a lot. My mother took me on endless shopping spree and I played tourist in Paris for two days. It gave me time to think and planned my next move. But as I stepped out at Fiumicino Airport I realized I didn’t have any plan on how to face Marco Orsini again. Like it or not, I am still practically working for him in searching for his potential bride. Despite what happened between us the night of the charity auction, things remained the same. I certainly hope so.

Chapter 13  France cannot be France without greatness. - Charles de Gaulle Francesca Marcolini’s POV “Welcome to France, Mademoiselle.” The chauffer that my mother had sent to the airport to fetch me greeted me with a warm smile on his elderly face. “Thank you.” I replied with an equally warm smile as I slid out of the Royce Rolls. “Darling!” An overdressed woman approached us half-walking, half-running. “I’m so glad you came for a visit, Francesca. I thought you had already forgotten that you have a mama, dear girl.”

Chapter 12 A widow’s refusal of a lover is seldom so explicit as to exclude hope. - Samuel Richardson Francesca Marcolini’s POV “Put me down, you brute!” I thud my fists on his back but he just ignored me. His back felt like it was made of steel. “Put me down!” “Stop it, woman.” He said coldly, tightening his grip on my legs. “You are insane.” I told him while still thumping my fist on his back. “You should be put in manicomio.” “Oh, you don’t know how insane I am, darling.”

November 11, 2015, 12:45 pm news President Muhammadu Buhari has finally announced the long-awaited portfolios of ministers, who were sworn in on Wednesday, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. President Buhari named himself Minister of Petroleum, while Ibe Kachikwu (Delta State) was named Minister of State (Petroleum). See full list of their Portfolios:

Chapter 11  Plan the sale when you plan the advertisement. - Leo Burnett Marco Orsini’s POV “Don’t you have better things to do than to slouch here in my office this morning?” The dry comment that dragged me out of my reverie came from my best friend, the duke, Don Lucca Cavelli. I scowled at him. “Can’t I visit a good friend of mine at my free time?” “Visit?” The duke repeated mockingly, without even lifting his eyes from the paperwork he’s been so busy reading. “I’m sure you have a million better things to do than visit me, Marco.” “Ouch.” I said theatrically, placing both my hands on my chest. “You wound me.” “Really, mon amico.” Lucca managed to drag his eyes from the boring papers he’d been reading. “What’s the catch? Why are you here? You are not the type of person who will slouch here in my office for nothing.” “I’m just bored, Your Royal Highness.” I answered a little defensively.  In truth, it’s been a whole week since the luncheon Francesca and I a...

Chapter 10 Accept the way life comes. Things will not always work out in your favor, even when you think they should. -Senora Roy  Francesca Marcolini’s POV  “Please wait at the receiving area, Signora.” The maid had told me in Italian when I arrived at the massive penthouse Tatiana shared with her husband. “I will inform the duchess that you have finally arrived.” Once the maid left to fetch Tatiana I looked around at the grandeur of my surrounding. This is the first time I’ve been in their house since they bought it. I bet that Tatiana personally designed this house; it has her taste, though the interior was probably considered simple by the standard of the cream of Italian society yet every furniture spoke elegance like the mistress of this house. “Francesca!” I turned around to face my good friend who I haven’t seen in quite a while. “Goodness! What a sight you are.” “I know,” Tatiana answered with a rueful smile, patting her very huge belly. “I’m huge as this...

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                                                Chapter 9   A bachelor’s life is a fine breakfast, a flat lunch, and a miserable dinner. - Francis Bacon Marco Orsini’s POV “…so what do you think of that brunette over there.” She discreetly nodded in the direction of the young woman talking animatedly to a group. “She comes from a good family. I think she will be good enough to meet your grandfather’s expectations.” I had long ago stopped listening to the woman beside me who babbled non-stop about every single eligible woman who might be suitable for my quest.

                                            Chapter 8   A grandmother is a babysitter who watches the kids instead of the television. -Author Unknown   Alfonso Orsini’s POV “Stop spying on them, mia moglie.” I reprimanded my wife of almost fifty years as she stood near the window of our library watching our Marco and his lady friend walk towards the vineyard outside. “I can’t help it.” My stubborn wife replied as her watchful eyes remained on the young people outside. “Look at them. They are perfect for each other. I can see it.” So can I, I thought silently. I sighed and removed my gaze from the newspaper I was reading and stared at my lovely wife. “But you heard your grandson, Claudia mia. Francesca is just working for him.”

                                                                     Chapter 7 Never go on trips with anyone you do not love. - Ernest Hemingway Francesca Marcolini’s POV “What are you doing here?  I was standing in front of the building of my penthouse apartment when I saw the familiar figure leaning casually on the door of his Ferrari early this morning. “I'm here to pick you up.” He said casually. As he smiled evilly in my direction; his eyes were concealed by a pair of black aviator sunglasses to match his devilishly dark looks. “Where are we going?” I asked coldly fighting off the blush that wanted to spread through my cheeks. “I kn...

Came across this and I just had to share. Its one of countless stories of going from grass to grace but this one has a target,a focus. I'll let the story speak for itself ... Now to all the young girls looking at these photos, please read below.. My name is Linda Ikeji. I'm a blogger. I'm 35 years old and I have never...never ever in my life slept with a man for money. Not only have I never done it, I have never even considered it...and here I am with a house that cost me over half a billion naira.

                                                                       Chapter 6 Many marriages would be better if the husband and the wife clearly understood that they are on the same side. -Zig Ziglar Francesca Marcolini's POV After a week of cold silence from him, I received a summon from the devil himself. He wants me to come to his office as soon as possible. What could he possibly want from me? I asked myself silently. After the good start we had at the wedding of Lucca and Tatiana, I deluded myself that we might start a friendship and we don't need any more to try to kill each other every time we had the misfortune to meet. ...

                                                            Chapter 5. Soul mates…two halves of the same soul joining together in life’s journey -Author Unknown Marco Orsini’s POV I am talking to a group of businessmen while trying to enjoy the wedding reception of the Duke and Duchess of Caprielle here in Palazzo di Cavelli. My bowtie seemed too tight around my neck as I took a deep breath. In truth, weddings aren’t really my thing. But I can’t just let this wedding pass. It was my best friend’s wedding and I am his damn best man. As much as I tried to amuse myself inside the grand ballroom of the Palazzo di Cavelli, I felt bored. Lucca was busy adoring his wife on the other side of th...

                                                                  Chapter 4  W hen your friends begin to flatter you on how young you look, it’s a sure sign you’re getting old. -Mark Twain Francesca Marcolini’s POV I don’t know if I should feel happy or not. The fact that Marco Orsini, indeed, donated half a million euros to the charity should make me feel ecstatic; such a generous contribution but there’s a catch. In exchange for that charitable donation I got myself tangled with the likes of him. In short I am now officially working for him— temporarily, thank God. I sighed deeply. That’s right, in exchange for that money I am now forced to work for ...

Chapter 3 Unless both sides win, no agreement can be permanent. - Jimmy Carter Francesca Marcolini’s POV I couldn’t believe it. I stared at the report on last night’s charity ball. He wasn’t lying, I thought furiously. He didn’t donate a single centavo because I refused to help him with his ridiculous quest. That heartless man walked away without giving donations to the charity he claimed he’d been supporting. I stood abruptly from my chair and grabbed my bag from the table. “Lucy,” I told my young secretary just outside my office without halting my steps. “Cancel all of my appointments today.” “May I ask where are you going in case someone looks for you, Mrs. Marcolini?” I gave her a grim smile as I looked back where she’d been sitting. “I’m going to see an exasperating man.”

Chapter 2 The highest exercise of charity is charity towards the uncharitable. -J. S. Buckminster Francesca Marcolini’s POV I stood proudly in the ballroom of one of the famous five-star hotel here in Rome as I watched the people mingle around. They all came from the cream of Italian society to support the charity event for the orphan children here in Italy. It was a success, I thought smugly. I couldn’t help but feel proud that I am one of the organizers of the event. My late husband was a strong supporter of charities and since we began dating I got involved in such affairs. Now six years after his tragic death I have dedicated myself to different charities here in Italy to continue his legacy.

Chapter 1 Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible. -Francis of Assisi Francesca Marcolini’s POV I have a very busy morning. I have been reading papers for the coming charity ball next week. I am one of the organizers of the event. My peaceful but hectic day at the office was momentarily interrupted when someone barged into my office as if he had every right in doing so. “What the…”

Prologue Relationships are negotiated and if you deal with ultimatums and authority all the time, then you’re not going to get anywhere. -Phil McGraw Marco Orsini’s POV “You want me to find what!” I nearly leaped out of my chair as I asked my grandfather again in case I just misheard him. “A bride.” My Nonno, Alfonso Orsini, repeated calmly. “I want you to find yourself a bride before my birthday. Your birthday present to me.” I snorted, laughing at the idea of finding myself a bride.

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