Yasmine POV
By noon am almost done with the painting and still can't decide whether to make it a collection by painting series of other paintings with the same theme. I stood up from the stood and stretch my legs feeling stiff all over. After washing up I left the studio and walk out of the house without meeting a soul on the way. Why is everywhere so quiet I wondered.
When I got out I saw there were several workers on the vineyards and was surprised to see Luca among them and he look so at eased as if he have done this numerous times. Dressed in jeans and gray T- shirt.
I slip away quickly before he can notice me and decide to explore now that am out the house.
Apart from the vineyards there extends several hectares of olive trees,grapes, strawberry, citrus and other plants of different species. Yes the vineyards extends several hectares away but I can see a dirt track road which is probably used for transport. There are several workers here and I am sure not all of them live on the estate.
While walking around I stumbled into a garden tended by Maria and few other maids and tried to mask my features but the look on her face tells me that she's not very pleased with me.
The garden has well defined beds and several vegetables and herbs are planted.
Without waiting for a confrontation I quickly leave beside Luca told me am not a prisoner.
I can't help but feel anxious,I stop by the pool and on a sat the lounge chair. I wondered if anyone has noticed am missing. My parents and Matt are probably worried now.
And my feelings for Luca has me twisted in knots, I should hate him ,the man kidnapped me just because he couldn't handled a rejection, it's like I have a case of Stockholm syndrome ongoing.
I look up to see him looking at me with a puzzled expression.
Without saying a word he sat beside me on the lounge chair and took my hands in his tenderly,
"What can I do to make you feel at ease, Yasmine?" He asked taking my hands in his while drawing small circles on my skin.
"Why do I have to be at ease, Luca I don't have a choice in any of this. As pathetic as it might sounds to you I have a life, family, friends. You can't just uproot me from all of that and expect me to accept you just like that. Am a grown woman." I slip my hands out of his.
"I appreciate your efforts because I know I might not have it easy with someone else but I can't help how I feel, I just can't do it. I am sorry "
"I know how you feel but I still want you to give me a chance. I won't say I love you because you will not believe me but Yasmine..." He grabbed my shoulders.
"I know you are the woman for me, so let make this thing work out okay."