Franchesca pov

I feel the urge to pee so I slightly open to my eyes to see a rose on the silk pillow cover. No Milo to be seen anywhere in the room.

I feel my heart skip a beat at this gesture. I was beginning to like him and it really irritated me. I picked the rose up and used the guest bathroom to pee. I walked out of the guest bedroom peeping to see if anyone was watching me. Didn't need anyone thinking or saying anything.

When I walked into my room a hand came over my mouth and I got the urge to scream but was stopped when he said "It's just me, don't scream"

"Ayy! Federico you scared the shit out of me" Thank God I went to pee first. Probably would've pissed myself.

"Where were you?" He had this aggressive tone and attitude that made me nervous "I was around the house"

"All night? Franchesca I have been waiting here for you all night" oh yeah he was angry. "I fell asleep in the guest room, can you relax" I wasn't going to tell him all of that extra information. Honestly because for a second I really forgot I had a boyfriend.

"And where did you get that rose?!" he grabbed my hand aggressively. I totally forgot that I had a red rose in my hand. He then pushed me back into the wall "Are you cheating on me Franchesca?!"

"Let me go! I am not!" I pushed back against him "My dad asked the maids to pick It out for me because he didn't come back the day he said he would!" I came up with that lie so quickly. He released me. "You sure?"

"Ofcourse I am sure!" he relaxed his tensed body "Mi amor, I'm sorry" he came to hug and he started kissing my neck" I rolled my eyes. He had me all kinds of annoyed. "Rico get off of me" I began pushing him off me.

"What's wrong?" was he slow? "Federico you bruised my hand! And pushed me up on the wall sorry love but it didn't turn me on it pissed me off" Slapping his hand away from me "babe I said I'm sorry" I just rolled my eyes. "Let me make it up to you"

"Let me take you out at to a nice place for lunch" he was never one to be romantic so this surprised me.

"Tell me you'll say yes" he pulled me into him and pouted "Andale"(come on) he stooped low to look me in the eyeI sighed then responded. "Alright" he grinned.
"So I'm going to pick you up around 11:30, so you have 3 hours to prep, don't make me wait" I rolled my eyes but nodded "te amo" (I love you)

"I love you too" we pecked each other and just like that he went out through the window. "Estupido" I looked in the mirror to see my skin beginning to bruise. I was definitely going to have to cover it up.

Now that I think about it, I was supposed to call the doctor for Milo. I didn't even get to see him.
I called Bella over because she was going to help me escape without anyone watching.  "Hey girl I'm here, what's the code red?"

"Alright I need you to help me escape so I can go have lunch with Rico" she looked at me and blinked once then picked up her bag and walk out the room "Bella!" I whined. She came back in "You want to escape to see Rico and you called me? You had a better chance calling Arianna"

"Please Bella" she sighed like she was going to give in then her face went in shock "Girl what are these bruises on your skin?" ugh I really am forgetting stuff lately.

"I fell, call me crazy but sis I fell" Hoping she wouldn't ask anymore questions, what does she do? Ask more questions. "How do you fall and bruise both arms and your wrist?" she folded her arms getting serious.

"Bella-" she shook her head "quit playing games Fran, I'm not believing this bs you're telling me"

"Who did this to you?" about to tell her another lie "Don't lie to me" I looked away and didn't respond

"Was it Federico?" she squinted her eyes "Bella its not what –" she opened her mouth in shock. "That bastard!!"

"And you're still going out to meet him for lunch?!" she looked at me crazily "Are you crazy?"

"It was just a misunderstanding Bella, He didn't hit me or anything he just squeezed my hand"
"I'm a tough girl Bella, you know I fight back" she shook her head "what happens when he knocks you out and you don't get back up?"

"Bella, I think you're taking this too serious, he thought I was cheating on him and he got furious?" she now looked confused. "what would make him think that?"

I told her what I told him earlier and she just had a smirk on her face "A red rose huh?" I nodded "And your dad gave it to you?" she kept grinning and I couldn't stand seeing her face "So are you going to help me?"

She shook her head "Nope"

"What? why? You are supposed to be my best friend" she pouted "and I still am, by keeping you away from that bastard. I never liked him anyway" she rolled her eyes "Plus your dad trusts me and once he sees that I helped you, his trust for me is out the window"

"Fine at least help me cover up these bruises"
Finally, we made it down stairs and I was going to dismiss Bella so that I can go my own way.

When we reached downstairs, Milo walks in. He smiles and my heart does this weird thing "Hey"

Bella smiles instantly " Hey Milo" I nodded at him. "I just wanted to thank you in person" I pretended like I didn't know what he was talking about because Bella was listening.

"For what?" he furrowed his eyebrows like he was confused when I really wish he would shut up.

"You took care of me and kept me warm, remember?" Bella face was one of shock surprise and a smile. "I know I left early but I left the rose for you as a thank you" now Bella's face just became unbearable and I couldn't stand having this conversation because now Bella knows I lied.

"Listen I really don't know what you're talking about, Delvina was the one helping you. Maybe you were disoriented when you woke up because I left early. Now excuse me while I walk Bella out"

"And one more thing, me and you are not friends. You work for me, okay? Thanks" I walked off with Bella. "Oh, you are going to tell me everything that happened last night after this thing with that boy" She smirked. "There is nothing to tell"

"Obviously that's a lie. He was genuinely thanking you and you just messed it all up"

"Anyway, Bella there's my ride" I ran off to go with Federico. Bella was not going to let this go at all.

I felt bad that I spoke to Milo that way but it had to be done. I didn't want him getting comfortable with me. Just because I helped him.

MILO POV

When I woke up, Franchesca was laid up on my chest. She looked so cute and innocent asleep. She was much cuter with her mouth closed I can guarantee you that. I was still sick but it definitely went down. I pushed some of the hair that was over her face and placed it behind her ear.

She was just so beautiful. Her smile is one of the prettiest ones I've seen thus far. I could tell she was a really good person underneath all this façade. I leaned over to check the time and it was 7 am.

I was trying to pull myself from underneath her but she flinched in her sleep and came more into me. She whispered something along the lines of 'no te vayas, mama'

She was having a dream about her mom. Her face looked as if she was about to cry. Immediately I comfort her and I kiss her forehead out of instinct. After I kissed her forehead, I feel like I did a doubletake mentally I really did that?

Her mom's absence was a mystery to me but I really needed to go to make sure my mom was updated about my whereabouts and my wellbeing. When she calmed down, I came out from under her and left.

Had to massage my arms because it felt so numb. I made sure to cut her a rose and brought it back up for her as a thank you.

Present time

I watched her leave with her boyfriend and I shook my head. I guess she's back to her ways again. I couldn't help but chuckle at her uncomfortableness when I thanked her in front of Bella. She is really something else.

I just remembered that her dad was returning today and sometime soon. The whole reason I came today was to ask the real boss for somedays off to recover.

I walked around and helped Delvina and Serafina with anything little thing they needed help with.

Two hours later Mr. Donovan walked in. "Mr.Donovan, good to have you back sir"

"Good to be home son" He shook my hand "So tell me, is there anything you need?"

"Actually, yes"

Franchesca pov

I thought we were going to some nice restaurant, this boy carried me to ihop and I had to pay for my own food.
What a gentleman.
I bid him farewell and I realize my dad's car was parked outside. "Ohhh noo" He's going to double ground me now.

I try to sneak in from the back gate and man, I fell off the gate but I got back up quickly. I tried to play it off like it was nothing. I walked in the house hoping to not see my father and change quickly in my room.

As I was about to go up the stairs "Franchesca!"

"Where were you?" his voice boomed through the house "I- uh"

"Franchesca, I searched through this entire house and nobody saw you"

"I was in the garden" He then turned to Milo.

"Milo, have you seen Franchesca in the garden today?" Hoping he would save me. I plead with my eyes for him to lie for me.

"You don't have to be afraid" my dad said and its like in that moment Milo had an epiphany. "I mean why would I be? I work for you" He said that with a smile and it was like a jab at me for what I said earlier.

" but you know... I actually.. don't recall seeing Ms. Donovan today"

And just like that I was planning a funeral.

Not mines but Milo's.

"But you know, I wasn't here all day so its hard for me to tell"