~ELENA~

“You're a princess, my princess to be precise, and need to be treated as one” Riccardo says.

I blink twice.

Coming from Riccardo??

Woww.

What is up with these brothers??

“Ummm…” I stammer, seeking for an escape. “Let me just take the plates to the sink. I need to keep my hands busy.”

And before he can say anything again, I quickly snatch the plate and walk quickly into the kitchen, my heart thudding wildly.

I place the dish under the running water, trying to focus on the sound of it splashing rather than Riccardo's voice echoing in my ear.

I begin to rinse my plate when I hear...