𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍¹ ✔

17

As we faced the terrifying intruder, I couldn't help but feel a wave of panic wash over me. The spider was big, it was menacing, and it had no business being in that bathroom! I instinctively jumped on Luca's back, urging him to take charge of the situation.

"Luca, you have to kill it!" I urged, my voice laced with panic. But instead of rushing to my rescue, Luca started teasing me.

He chuckled and said, "Oh, come on, Adriana. It's just a little spider. Are you really that scared?"

I shot him a withering look. "Luca, this thing is practically a monster! Now, are you going to be my hero or not?"

He finally relented and killed the spider, but as he did, he leaned in, clearly wanting a reward for his bravery. With a sly grin, he asked, "How about a kiss, Adriana?"

I playfully rolled my eyes and retorted, "Kiss me, and I'll cut your freaking tongue off."

He couldn't help but chuckle at my fiery response, but I wasn't in the mood for any more teasing. I walked away with Veronica, determined to put the spider incident behind us. After all, a diva like me doesn't have time for creepy crawlers, especially not as breakfast companions.

In the living room, I hatched a devious plan to mess with Luca's head a little. I decided to pretend to be angry with just about everything he did. If he put something down, I'd huff. If he said something, I'd roll my eyes. It was all in good fun, but I could see the frustration building on his face.

He finally snapped, grabbing my neck and forcing me to look directly into his eyes. His tone was stern as he said, "Adriana, you have to stop acting like a pregnant woman with mood swings."

I raised an eyebrow, unfazed by his attempt to assert dominance. "Or what?" I challenged with a mischievous glint in my eyes.

I knew that I was pushing his buttons, but it was all in jest. After all, I was just having a little fun, and I couldn't resist seeing how far I could go.

Luca's frustration was evident, but he wasn't ready to give up just yet. He tightened his grip on my neck, his eyes locking onto mine with intensity. "Or," he began, his voice low and filled with a hint of warning, "I might have to do something about it."

I couldn't help but let out a playful laugh, my eyes sparkling with amusement. "What are you going to do?" I taunted, continuing to challenge him. "Punish me?"

His lips curled into a sly smile as he leaned in closer, his breath warm against my skin. "Maybe," he murmured, his words laced with a seductive promise. "But only if you're really asking for it."

We shared a playful, flirtatious exchange, both of us well aware that this little game was all in good fun. The tension was electric, and I couldn't help but enjoy every moment of it.

Sitting in the mission car with my two best friends, Veronica and Clara, we were all geared up for a high-stakes operation. We had a mission to eliminate three notorious mafia bosses who were congregated in an old house deep in the woods. It was a dangerous job, but it promised a hefty payday, and that's why we were here.

What we didn't anticipate was the unexpected presence of our overprotective boyfriends. Luca, Mateo, and Ricardo stood before us, donning their mission gear and sporting stern expressions. It was clear they had other plans for our evening.

Luca, behind the wheel, couldn't resist teasing me. "You know, you could have just stayed home if you didn't want us here," he remarked, a hint of a smirk on his lips.

I couldn't help but roll my eyes, unwilling to let him have the last word. "I can handle myself, Luca. I don't need a babysitter," I retorted, shooting a knowing look at Veronica and Clara, who were equally unimpressed.

Veronica joined in with a mischievous smile. "She's right, Luca. You're not her knight in shining armor. More like the guy in shining annoyance."

Luca chuckled at her comment, but his determination remained unshaken. "This mission is dangerous, and I'm not letting my girlfriend or any of you go in there without backup," Ricardo chimed in, his voice carrying a sense of responsibility.

Clara agreed, her eyes serious. "Ricardo's right. We're in this together."

In the face of their genuine concern, I sighed, realizing that their intentions came from a place of love and protection. I finally relented, my voice softening. "Fine, but just stay close and don't get in the way."

As the mission car continued down the dark, winding road toward the foreboding old house in the woods, our group steeled ourselves for the potentially perilous task ahead. Determination mixed with tension, and we all knew that we were heading into a mission that would test our mettle and our relationships.

Arriving at our destination, we parked the mission car in the vicinity of the old house, shrouded in darkness and surrounded by dense woods. The gravity of the situation weighed on us, and it was then that Mateo gave Veronica a touching pep talk.

He held her hands and looked into her eyes, his voice soft but firm. "You've got this, Ronnie. You're strong and capable, and you'll come back to me safe and sound. We're in this together, and I won't let anything happen to you."

Veronica's eyes welled up, and she nodded, a newfound determination in her gaze.

Meanwhile, Ricardo delivered a divo-style pep talk to Clara. He put his hand on her shoulder and looked at her intently. "Clara, you're a force to be reckoned with. You can handle anything that comes your way. Stay focused, and we'll get through this. Remember, I've got your back."

Clara couldn't help but smile, feeling a surge of confidence. "Thank you, Ricardo. We make a great team."

And lastly, Luca, with his unique charm, gave me a heart-melting yet humorous pep talk. He leaned in close, his breath warm against my ear. "Listen, if you get yourself killed, I won't be attending your funeral. You got that? So stay sharp, keep your head in the game, and come back to me in one piece."

His words simultaneously melted my heart and made me chuckle. With a final kiss, we all stepped out of the car, ready to face whatever challenges awaited us in the dark and mysterious old house.