Testing Natalya
The setting is a dimly lit, upscale restaurant. Alaric strides in, exuding his usual aura of confidence and authority.
Alaric spots Natalya already seated at a secluded table, dressed to impress, a faintly smug smile on her face.
Alaric Romanio (ML)
*approaches the table with an unreadable expression*
Alaric takes his seat across from her, keeping his gaze sharp and assessing. Natalya’s smile falters slightly, but she quickly composes herself, determined to make a good impression.
Natalya Martino (FL Younger sister)
Good evening, Alaric. Your parents told me a lot about you. It’s nice to finally meet in person.
Alaric Romanio (ML)
*in a calm, yet icy tone* My parents clearly thought we needed to spend some time together.
Natalya Martino (FL Younger sister)
I think it’s nice of them. After all, if this arrangement is meant to be… we should get to know each other, right?
Alaric Romanio (ML)
*narrowing his eyes* Meant to be’? Interesting choice of words, considering we’ve only just met.
Alaric Romanio (ML)
It seems you’re quite comfortable with the idea of… arrangements.
Natalya shifts slightly but keeps her smile, brushing off his tone.
Natalya Martino (FL Younger sister)
*trying to be sweet* I believe in giving people a chance, Alaric. And if our families think highly of this, then maybe there’s something worth exploring.
Alaric Romanio (ML)
*leaning forward, voice sharper*
Alaric Romanio (ML)
Explore? I don’t like to waste my time, especially on people who think they know what they’re getting into when they really don’t.
Natalya’s smile falters for a moment, but she quickly regains her composure, choosing to ignore his coldness.
Natalya Martino (FL Younger sister)
You seem quite determined to put up walls. I wonder if that’s because you don’t want anyone to get too close.
Alaric Romanio (ML)
Maybe it’s because most people get close for the wrong reasons. I’d hate to think you’re here for anything but… sincerity.
Natalya Martino (FL Younger sister)
*calmly* I’m here because I was asked to be here, Aaric.
Alaric Romanio (ML)
*smirking, voice dripping with sarcasm*
Alaric Romanio (ML)
Is that so? Fascinating, really. Seems you already know so much about me. Or is it just what you’d like to believe?
Natalya Martino (FL Younger sister)
Maybe you’re right. Maybe I don’t know you at all.
Alaric Romanio (ML)
*raises his eyebrows* I’m not here to impress anyone, Natalya, especially not someone who thinks they know what lies beneath.
Natalya Martino (FL Younger sister)
You know, Alaric… I think you hide behind this act because you’re afraid to let people in.
Alaric Romanio (ML)
*smirk* Trust me, I don’t ‘let people in’ because I see right through them. And I doubt you’re any different.
Natalya’s eyes flash with frustration, yet she keeps her composure, nodding as she studies his face.
Alaric Romanio (ML)
*looks at her expression with a smirk* Okay then I have some business to do *gets up from his chair*
Natalya Martino (FL Younger sister)
But-
Alaric Romanio (ML)
*leaves from there*
Natalya Martino (FL Younger sister)
*murmuring to herself, a sly smile on her face*
Natalya Martino (FL Younger sister)
Cold, distant, and arrogant… but soon, Alaric Romanio, you’ll be mine.
She taps her fingers on the table thoughtfully, her mind racing with ideas as she mentally notes what she learned during dinner.
Natalya Martino (FL Younger sister)
*in a whisper, almost to herself*
Natalya Martino (FL Younger sister)
You may think you see right through people, Alaric, man like you needs someone strong, someone who can match your ambition… and I can be exactly that.
She stands up, adjusting her dress, and exits the restaurant with newfound confidence.
She dials her friend Claire, who knows the social circles Alaric moves in, as she walks to her car.
Natalya Martino (FL Younger sister)
📞 Claire, I need a favor. I want to know where Alaric spends his time outside the office. Yes, anything—a favorite bar, any events he attends, his routine.
Claire
📞 *curious* Seriously, Natalya? Isn’t he, like, a complete ice king?
Natalya Martino (FL Younger sister)
📞 Only on the surface. Besides, I’ve decided he’s exactly what I’m looking for. The Romanio name, the power, the status—he’s perfect.
Claire
📞 All right, consider it done. Just don’t get too close to that fire, or you might get burned.
Natalya Martino (FL Younger sister)
📞 I know how to handle the heat, Claire. And he won’t see this coming.
Natalya ends the call and leans against her car, looking out over the cityscape as her mind races with possibilities.
Natalya Martino (FL Younger sister)
*to herself in determined voice* You may think I’m just another pretty face, Alaric, but I’m going to make you see otherwise.
Natalya Martino (FL Younger sister)
Little by little, I’ll be there—at the places you frequent, in your social circles, even in your thoughts. Until you realize there’s no one better suited to stand by your side.
Natalya opens her car door and slides in, her expression resolute.
Natalya Martino (FL Younger sister)
You’ll be mine, Alaric. And when the time is right, you’ll realize it was your choice all along.
Natalya smirks, turning on the car engine and driving off into the night, her plan already unfolding in her mind.
Comments
EWS-AHT
that's interesting I want to know more about her
2025-03-08
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Diana
beautiful
2025-03-30
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Moonlight
someone has a death wise by messing with mafia king. alas.
2024-11-15
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