Adriana's POV:

I took one last look at my room, and I felt so empty, I got used to my bed, my past bed anyway...

It's not mine anymore, this room doesn't belong to me anymore, it'll probably be taken over by Yolanda

I let out a sad sigh and turned around closing the door behind me

I looked at my side and saw Andrés frowning

"I never thought this day would come, honestly though adriana I got used to you"

"Aww, why so emotional Andrés, If Noah sees you like this he'd chop your b*alls off" I joked and he let out a bark of laughter

"You know I will miss your threats too" he continued as we walked through the hallway

He was carrying my bags for me

"I will miss threatening you too... And scaring max. Poor guy never spoke to me ever again"

"Yeah.. Haha"

"But you know I'm proud of you, you stood up for what you believe in and you got what you always wanted, never expected Noah to let go of you though" he said as we started descending the stairs

"What do you mean? I'm just his maid anyway, and I wasn't employee of the month either so why wouldn't he let go?" I inquired

Because deep down I wanted to know his real meaning behind what he said

It made me a bit happy

"Nothing.. It's nothing. How are you leaving your friends? Won't you miss Viola and Lola?"

"Of course I will.. But I will stay in touch, don't tell anyone but Viola has a phone and I will most probably buy one and I'll find a way to contact her soon, you too" I smiled

"Speaking of which.. Where is viola? Thought she'd be the first in line to say her farewells"

"When I spoke to her last night and told her I'm leaving to work for Luca she started crying hysterically and well.. She isn't speaking to me now, she's so mad at me for leaving" I frowned

"Well you know she loves you and wishes you the best, but it's hard for her... It has always been hard for Viola here, she really went through a lot"

"Stop, you're only making me feel worse than I already feel. I'm such a terrible friend"

"Nah it's okay..."

"Are you ready to leave? Are these all of your stuff?" Luca asked once we reached the ground floor

He was waiting for me by the main door

"Yes" I said and Andrés instantly put my stuff down

"Where do I put them?" He asked

"It's okay leave them, my men will take care of her stuff" Luca said sternly and then two men entered from behind him and grabbed my stuff then left outside

It's time to go adriana...

last night the maids & staff in this house baked and cooked my favorite food and deserts as a goodbye, it was a little party, but viola didn't show up I'm so worried about her...

I looked up at Andrés and frowned "well I should go now.." I said and he instantly approached me and took me in a small embrace

I hugged him back and smiled

"You will be missed" he said

"You definitely will be missed" a new voice joined the room, a female voice

I looked behind me and saw viola standing there, she looked miserable

"Viola" I sighed

"Don't, I'm here to say my goodbyes" she said and we approached each other

"Here I made you this and I hope you keep it" she said as she took out a small box from her pocket

"What's this?"

"Open it and see for yourself" she said and I took it and opened it

I felt my heart break, she made me a friendship bracelet, I took it out and wore it

I then instantly wrapped myself around her small body and whispered "I love you, thank you, I will miss you but I will always be in contact with you"

"I love you too and I'm sorry for not being there last night, I was busy crying my eyes out" she whispered and that's when I hugged her even tightly

We then broke apart and smiled at each other

I looked at Luca and felt quite embarrassed, he's been waiting for a long while now...

"Well I should get going" I said and started walking over to Luca

"Bye bye baby" viola said, her eyes were too teary, so were mine

Damn.. I didn't imagine it to be this hard.. But isn't that what I wanted? I wanted to leave, and now I am... I am leaving this prison. This beautiful prison.

But my captivator isn't here, he isn't the one letting me be free although he's the one that made me a prisoner

"I'm ready to go now" I told Luca confidently and wiped the tears away

"Let's go then" he said and stepped out of the door

Just as I was stepping out his voice stopped me

"It was nice having you as an employee, good luck on your new job, and in your new life tigresa. I know you will make it out, you're a fighter" he said and I turned around and met his eyes

I will miss these eyes the most..

"Well thank you Noah, thanks for giving me a place to live in even though I was held against my will at first but at least I'm leaving willingly" I said and he just nodded and then started walking over toward us

"" he said once he reached us

"" Luca said, and all of the sudden I felt his warm hand on my skin

"Let's go adriana, you need to settle in your apartment" he said and dragged me towards him

"Adiós" I waved at everyone and then finally turned my back and started walking with Luca

We entered his limo, he let me In first then stepped in after me and closed the door

"Welcome to my life Adriana Lockwood" he said and I just simply smiled a polite smile

But deep inside I was yelling, I wanted to go back...

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NOAH'S POV:

I watched her as she left with him, I watched him as he touched her skin, he took her away like she was his... and it was taking me all of my will power to not empty my gun in his head

I let her go... But I didn't have any other choice, she wanted to leave, she was miserable here and I can't stand seeing her this miserable because of me

I should've fought but I couldn't... Luca would realize something is wrong and he'll think I have a soft side for her, and trust me nothing about me is soft.

Lately I've been getting nicer, and it's all because of her, she was a virus and I got rid of her, now I can go back to being as intimidating and ruthless as before

And don't they say... If you love something set it free? If it was meant for you it will come back to you.

And I

I love Adriana Lockwood.

Love?

I thought I'd never love someone else but my mom but she proved me wrong, and her love? It's exhausting, it's destructing, it's a disease.

No

Maybe just maybe, now with her being out of my life I'll realize my true feelings, because I believe it was lust and attraction... Not love.

But something deep inside of me is killing me, the thought of her being out of my life completely is killing me... Will she love Luca or hate him as much as she hates me? Will she ever come back?

Who cares if she comes back, I will visit her.

But she doesn't want to see me.

Her words, her words of last night still echo in my head... I was that destructive? She was that miserable here?

I said I'd never let her go, I was holding on tight, but I did...

And I know, I know I will keep on regretting this till the day I die.

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ADRIANA'S POV:

"Never expected Noah to let go of you"

Andrés' words suddenly popped on my mind

Ugh no please no I don't want to think of him.

But I can't help it, why do I feel like I miss him?

No, no I don't miss him. He was a monster, and who could love a monster?

Belle did... And the beast wasn't a monster, underneath he was a prince

Whatever, that's only a story... This is real life, stories in books belong to books not to reality...

I thought I had made the best decision, I mean how isn't it the best decision?

Luca's offer was a once in a lifetime offer and I couldn't reject it, I thought thoroughly about it and I believe I made the right decision

I will be working at his company, a very good and fun job, I will have my own office and my own apartment in a building of his..

I will be paid, I will live my myself, and I will finally be independent and normal...

I'll buy a pet and I will meet my hot colleagues! I won't follow in my mother's footsteps. I will only marry once and I want to only date once.

Yes I've dated before but those were the high school days.. Doesn't really matter

You won't be able to love anyone, you know why? Because no matter who you are with your mind will always drift to Noah... Always.

That's... That's not true

Noah is out of my life completely, I will forget about him, he doesn't belong in my present or future

I left him in the past, and I will leave him there. But I left him in my heart, and there he will stay. But he won't stop me from loving anyone, I will be able to love.

My heart is big enough.

"We're here" Luca's voice brought me back from my reverie

"Where exactly?" I asked

"The mall" he smiled

"The mall? What.. Why?"

"We need to buy you business attires, don't you think?" He winked and I smiled shyly

Ugh omg his wink, his face, his smile.

It's the first time ever that I take a full look at his face, he's very handsome.

Of course he's from his family...

Damn it, curse him and his beautiful god-like looks .. It runs in the family!

"Uh yes sure!" I finally said

"After this we'll head straight to your apartment, you'll get to rest tonight, but tomorrow is your first day at your new job, OK?" He said and I nodded

"Got it"

He then opened the door and got out, and before I could open mine the chauffeur opened the door for me

I smiled and thanked him then got out

"Let us grab a cup of coffee first, I have a major headache." Luca said from behind

"Uh sure I don't mind" I said and we started walking inside

Oh how I wish you were him..

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