Husband on point
**Rachel**
I looked at my phone with annoyance, having no desire whatsoever to respond to the thousands of missed messages and calls from Sarah. I have a goal, and I'm willing to do whatever it takes to achieve it. Sarah surely won't end up on the streets, as she's implying. It's entirely up to her to do her part to stay with Kael and make the most of his money.
I had listed our apartment for rent and received a fantastic offer for a six-month lease. I wouldn't waste this perfect opportunity because of my sister's exaggerated complaints. I may despise Kael for everything he's done to mess up my life, but I have to admit he's not a despicable man. Quite the opposite.
Now, I have ambitious plans to put into action with the rental income from the apartment. Packed and ready to leave for the airport, I can't afford to waste time on Sarah. She'll be fine.
After our encounter at the nightclub, Lorenzo not only kept his promise to call the next day but also invited me to explore Seattle with him, suggesting that I'd be the perfect person to show the city to a visitor. I readily accepted, even though it was a departure from my usual idea of fun. This marked the beginning of my journey to win over the pilot and evoke deep feelings for me.
I uncovered some very interesting details about Lorenzo through a quick online search, which only heightened my interest in him. As I had suspected, Lorenzo is extremely wealthy. He's Italian and heir to a renowned winery located in the town of Franciacorta, Italy. Furthermore, he's a Formula One champion and enjoys immense success in the most lucrative category of motorsport. In summary, he's a potential candidate for a serious relationship, something I realized from the start, and I need to seize this unique opportunity that has presented itself so perfectly in my life.
Even if it requires me to pretend to be someone entirely different from who I truly am. After our conversations, I immediately understood why he was previously enchanted by my sister. They're both naive. As he admitted himself, he's a person with modest desires, dreaming of finding someone special to start a family with. While this makes my stomach churn, this prospect aligns with my goals of molding him into a husband willing to fulfill all my whims.
Before our outing in Seattle, I also took the opportunity to learn more about the sport that Lorenzo seems completely passionate about. When we were together, I hinted that I would love to experience the excitement of the races up close and, of course, the behind-the-scenes action.
So, it wasn't a surprise to me when he extended an invitation as we gazed at Seattle's skyline. Lorenzo suggested that I accompany him to Montreal for the next Formula One championship race. I was momentarily speechless and truly thrilled by that invitation. He explained that it would be a chance to share his passion for motorsport with me and show me his world of competition and intense emotions.
I accepted the invitation with feigned enthusiasm, pretending to be surprised while my plan was progressing as expected. It was an opportunity to establish a deeper connection. The next step was clear: to win over Lorenzo in his environment and captivate him to the point of making him mine.
I would have him as a husband and all my financial problems would be a thing of the past.
*******
As the plane touched down in Montreal, excitement filled me as I imagined all the thrilling experiences that awaited us on this journey. At the hotel, Lorenzo checked in, and when it came time to decide on rooms, my heart sank a little. He requested two separate suites. Disappointment hit me like a punch to the stomach. The possibility of spending more time together, sharing the same space, seemed to be slipping through my fingers.
Then, a ray of hope pierced through the gray clouds of my disappointment. Lorenzo smiled and said:
“You don't need to worry about anything during our stay here, Rachel” Lorenzo said, easing my tension “I insist on covering all your expenses.”
My face lit up with a genuine smile. He was taking responsibility for the expenses, which meant I could save the money I had available. The compensation from renting out my apartment hadn't arrived yet, and every bit of savings was valuable to me.
With the prospect of not spending money on the hotel, I could see an opportunity to invest in other aspects of my pursuit. I was determined to play my conquest role in the best way possible, even if it meant making some temporary sacrifices.
Lorenzo invited me to dinner with his best friend, who also worked on the same team as him as a Marketing Assistant, something that irritated me. Were we not going to have a moment alone?
When we arrived at the restaurant, a stylish and trendy spot in Montreal, Lorenzo was introducing me to Hillary, and my nerves calmed a bit. She was friendly and cheerful, but I couldn't say she was beautiful, just like me. She seemed a bit plain, which made me more confident that she wasn't a real threat to winning Lorenzo's love.
During dinner, we discussed various topics, from races to travel and life experiences. Hillary was friendly and pleasant, but nothing about her made me feel like I was facing a rival. I smiled, interacted, and showed my best side, all while closely observing every move and word from Lorenzo.
However, the night took an unexpected turn when a group of people from the motorsport world arrived at the restaurant. That's when my eyes landed on a man entering, and it made me freeze. My expression shifted from confidence to concern instantly. The male figure I was looking at was someone I knew well, someone who represented a ghost from my past.
“I can't believe we chose the same restaurant as Bianchi” Lorenzo complained, looking quite displeased now.
“Who is Bianchi?” I managed to ask.
“Someone Lorenzo doesn't like at all” Hillary explained “I imagine you'll want the check now?”
“We were just finishing up. No reason to linger here.”
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