A Deal With the Devil
The Wedding That Wasn’t Meant to Be
Evelina
(Standing in front of the priest, her hands trembling as she clutches the bouquet)
Leonardo
(Coldly, without emotion)
Priest: You may now kiss the bride.
Leonardo
(Steps forward, his jaw tight, and leans in—just enough to press a cold, meaningless kiss on her forehead)
Evelina
(Fingers curl around the bouquet, trying to hold back the stinging feeling in her chest)
Leonardo
(Turns away, adjusting his suit)
Evelina
(Glances at the unfamiliar faces in the crowd, the silent, watchful men in suits, and the women whispering behind gloved hands)
Dante (Lso PA)
sir, car is ready
Evelina
*sound like whisper* Go where?
Evelina
*swallon* Your home…
Leonardo
(Glances at her briefly, his dark eyes unreadable)
Leonardo
(Turns, walking away without a second glance)
Evelina
(Sits stiffly, the wedding dress feeling heavier by the second)
Leonardo
(Loosens his tie, looking out the window, completely uninterested in her)
Evelina
(Glances at him, voice barely above a whisper)
Evelina
Why did you agree to this?
Evelina
(Bites her lip, fingers gripping the dress)
Evelina
I… I had no choice.
Leonardo
(Chuckles darkly)
Evelina
(Turns to him, confused)
Evelina
Then why do you look like you don’t care?
Evelina
(Stomach twists, looks away, feeling a lump in her throat)
Dante (Lso PA)
(From the front seat)
Dante (Lso PA)
We’ve arrived, boss.
Leonardo
(Steps out, looking up at the massive mansion—cold, lifeless, and towering over her like a prison)
Leonardo
(Walks ahead without sparing her a glance)
Evelina
(Hesitates before following, her heart pounding in her chest)
Leonardo staff: (Stand in a line, bowing slightly)
Welcome home, Mr. and Mrs. De Luca.
Leonardo
(Ignores them, continuing inside)
Dante (Lso PA)
(Steps beside her)
Dante (Lso PA)
You should get used to it. This is your life now.
Evelina
(Feels a chill run down her spine)
Evelina
(Steps in, eyes widening at the massive, dark room—it feels as cold as the man she just married)
Leonardo
(Takes off his suit jacket, tossing it on a chair)
Evelina
(Glances at the massive bed, heart racing)
Leonardo
(Notices her hesitation, smirks coldly)
Leonardo
Relax. I don’t expect anything from you
Evelina
I wasn’t thinking—
Leonardo
You’ll sleep here. I’ll be in my office.
Evelina
We’re not even going to talk?
Leonardo
(Tilts his head slightly)
Leonardo
There is no ‘us,’ Evelina. You’re my wife on paper. Nothing more.
Leonardo
(Turns, walking toward the door)
Evelina
(Takes a shaky breath)
Evelina
Then why did you marry me?
Leonardo
(Pauses at the door, not turning around)
Leonardo
You’ll find out soon enough.
Evelina
(Heart drops as the door clicks shut, leaving her alone in a marriage that already feels like a cage.)
A Cage of Gold
Evelina
(Sitting on the edge of the bed, staring at the heavy diamond ring on her finger)
Evelina
What have I gotten myself into…?
Maid (Anna)
(Steps in carefully)
Maid (Anna)
Mrs. De Luca, should I help you change?
Evelina
(Flinches at the name, her voice hesitant)
Evelina
I… No, it’s fine. I’ll do it myself.
Maid (Anna)
Very well, ma’am. If you need anything, just call
Evelina
(Sighs, rubbing her face)
Evelina
(Wakes up to the sound of knocking)
(From the other side of the door)
Dante (Lso PA)
Breakfast is ready.
Evelina
(Groggy, but sits up)
Evelina
(Gets dressed in a simple dress, takes a deep breath, and steps out)
Leonardo
(Sitting at the head of the long table, sipping coffee, eyes glued to his phone)
Evelina
(Hesitates before sitting across from him)
Maid (Anna)
Would you like coffee, Mrs. De Luca?
Leonardo
(Finally looks up)
Leonardo
You don’t drink coffee?
Evelina
(Meets his gaze, surprised he’s talking to her)
Leonardo
(Nods slightly, as if making a mental note, then looks away)
Leonardo
What do you mean?
Evelina
I mean… what am I supposed to do? Am I just supposed to stay locked in this house?
Leonardo
You’re free to do whatever you want. Just don’t cross me.
Evelina
You think I’d dare?
Leonardo
No. You don’t have it in you.
Evelina
(Exploring the mansion, feeling trapped despite its luxury
Evelina
A cage is still a cage, even if it’s made of gold.
Maid (Anna)
Mrs. De Luca, your friend is here to see you.
Maid (Anna)
She’s waiting in the sitting room.
Evelina
(Rushes toward the room, heart pounding)
Bella
(Jumps up from the couch) Eva!
Evelina
(Throws her arms around Isabella, relieved to see a familiar face) Bella…
Bella
(Pulls back, studying her face) Are you okay? You look—
Leonardo
(Steps into the room)
Leonardo
You must be the best friend.
Bella
And you must be the husband.
Leonardo
(Smirks slightly)
Evelina
(Glances between them, nervous about the tension)
Bella
Can I have a moment alone with her?
Leonardo
As long as she remembers where she belongs.
Leonardo
(Leaves the room)
Bella
Eva… what exactly did you get yourself into?
Evelina
(Takes a shaky breath, eyes filled with unsaid words)
Evelina
I don’t know… but I think I just married the devil.
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