Rafe Romano

[trulovell]

“All Saints celebration at the palace.  Do you think a thigh split would be considered inappropriate?”  Tru muttered to no one in particular as she pulled out the navy dress with a split right up the side.

[sirrafaelromano]

Rafe had stopped by the shop to pick up a present for Adelaide. He liked spoiling his submissives and she was now his and so it naturally continued. He lifted the skirt of another dress to feel the material when he heard the woman speak. “I’m sure whatever you wear will be perfectly alright.” He smiled. 

[sirrafaelromano]

bella-montague‌:

At least he was smart enough to figure out whom Bella referred to. It would have been further of an insult if he had a score of submissives that he could confuse Alexei with. “That is not the impression that I got when he was in my bed.” Her eyes narrowed at the man sitting across from her. She’d had to calm him down heartbreak after heartbreak from this man. “You will be doing a better job of staying away from him in the future.” 

Anger coursed quickly through Rafe’s body when the Domme mentioned she’d had Alexei in her bed. He bit the inside of his cheek to quell anything he wanted to say at that point. It wouldn’t be positive or helpful. “Is that a threat, Ms. Montague?” He asked, tipping his head to the side slightly as he studied her. 

[sirrafaelromano]

adelaidelibrarymaid‌:

“Perhaps if you’re not surprised, you’re not giving yourself the right opportunities. I find myself pleasantly surprised all the time.” She didn’t think she would be able to surprise him much if he was as adept as he said he was, but there was something intriguing in the possibility. 

Adelaide was normally adept conversationally, but every time she felt like she was starting to get her feet under her, he would throw her another curve ball. From suggestive to sincere to plans for the life she still barely felt she could imagine. “Are you sure? I would think you’d want to set up the room however would suit you best. You should be comfortable as well and I don’t need much.” There was something too strange for her in the idea of him sitting in some random side bedroom waiting on her word. 

Rafe hummed in response. Adelaide was smart and certainly one to voice her concerns and curiosities. He enjoyed it. He nodded, rubbing his thumb over the back her hand as their hands continued to be clasped together. “I am sure. I don’t want to assume you want to spend the night immediately with a man you barely know. I know this is arranged, but I won’t force you to do anything you’re not comfortable with.” Rafe told her easily. 

[sirrafaelromano]

bella-montague‌:

“Such a difficult thing to do when temptation could be around every corner.” She grabbed their drinks, heading towards a table. She trusted that Rafe would follow. “Twenty one days is such a long time when it takes but a single moment to require starting over. I have a very dear friend who had someone that he was trying to quit. Poor dear tried his hardest, yet again and again he sees that face haunting him. A mutual friend of ours I believe.” 

Rafe followed Arabella. He nodded. This was about Alexei. He knew as much, but confirmation from the Domme in so many words helped him make the connections. “I’m trying to stay away from him. I don’t like that I’m hurting him. Just so you know.” He said before sitting down. He crossed one leg over the other and reached for his drink. He had no reason to lie or pretend to the woman because she obviously knew a lot.

[sirrafaelromano]

stargazingalexei‌:

Alexei clenched his jaw. He hadn’t really thought about it until he’d seen Rafe with the other submissive and then he had thought about it. “It doesn’t matter what I did or do want, does it?” He said, eyes moving to the man’s face. “Right. Bye.” He reached into his pocket for another cigarette. It was easier to focus his attention on his bad habits than for his own disappointment.

“It matters to me.” Rafe would’ve tried harder to get Alexei to be his claim. He would’ve postponed this whole thing and would’ve tried to make it so they could be together. He stood and straightened his jacket. He looked at Alexei. “If I could go back-” He started, but stopped because he knew Alexei didn’t care. “Bye.” He said, turning toward the path that would bring him home.

[sirrafaelromano]

bella-montague‌:

“Vanilla it is.” She smiled, taking a step back. From what she had heard, he was the farthest thing from vanilla. “Sounds difficult. I tried to give up all of my vices for Lent one year, yet I found myself craving them all the more.”

Rafe could only guess to as what Bella was referring to, but he had a small clue. “Yes, the cravings are deep, but if I stay away for a little bit longer, I’m sure to be completely cured. You know what they say; 21 days to form a new habit.” He smiled. 

[sirrafaelromano]

stargazingalexei‌:

“I don’t need your fucking money!” He found himself raising his voice. The man wanted to pay him off, get him to be quiet should anyone ask. But Alexei didn’t plan on put their story out there for everyone to see. He wouldn’t be able to handle the way he’d be branded. The Montague whore who was trying to destroy a Romano. “You don’t understand?” He scoffed then, his head turning to look at the man. “What do I get? Nothing. I don’t ever get to kiss you in public. I’ll never get kids. I’ll never have a family again. For why? So you can have everything you’ve ever dreamed of? Fuck you for even suggesting it.”

“Did you want that with me?” Rafe had wanted that with him, but when he’d started getting feelings, that had stopped them the first time. He hated that he’d asked. He knew it would probably upset Alexei further. “I’ll go.” He finally said, even though he should have a lot earlier. 

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bella-montague‌:

Following him into the warm shop, Bella’s eyes searched the menu. “Not at all. You were after all the one who returned something that I thought lost to me.” She stepped up to the counter, ordering and handing over her card. “What would you like? Something sweet I think. You look the sort to like sweet things or am I mistaken?”

Rafe looked at the woman, smirking. She was definitely referring to something. He eyed her slightly then looked back at the menu. “Sugar-free vanilla latte. Thank you.” He looked at the woman. “Actually, I’m cutting sweets.”

[sirrafaelromano]

stargazingalexei‌:

Of course the man would be interested– and perhaps that was what stung the most. It proved to Alexei that he’d been nothing more than some object for him to lust after. Even when he’d thought the man was actually going to care. He swallowed before he spoke a number he didn’t believe the man would actually pay. “Twenty thousand.” He told the man easily.

Rafe was willing to give him anything his wanted. Hell, he’d do it without having to fuck him. He groaned because this was not how he’d wanted this to turn out. “If you need money, I’ll just give you the money, Alexei.” He told him gently. “Do you want me to put you up in a condo? Make sure you’re taken care of? I don’t understand why we couldn’t keep up what we were doing. We had something...something fucking special.” 

[sirrafaelromano]

bella-montague‌:

“That remains to be seen. I am not one for gossip. I prefer to form my own opinions of people based upon their actions. Words are just so easy to fake.” She smiled sweetly, opening the door for him. “After you.” 

“As do I, Ms. Montague.” Rafe replied. He looked at the open door and gave Arabella a small nod. “Thank you. You’re too kind.” He walked in and waited for her to join him. 

[sirrafaelromano]

stargazingalexei‌:Damn right he was asking too much–

At the man’s laugh he was tensing up again, more than a little frustrated. “Your bloody home. Yes let’s do just that– You can fuck me in your bed where you will be taking your beautiful claim for the first time.” He was vulgar and he knew it, but it felt good. “Lovely idea.”

Rafe was fucked up. The scene that Alexei had planted in his head made him shift slightly in his seat. He licked his lips and looked at the submissive with a pointed look before looking away. “How much?” He asked, not understanding why exactly he was going to do this.

[sirrafaelromano]

bella-montague‌:

“Wonderful. There is a lovely little cafe just down the block.” Bella fastened the scarf back around her neck, pausing after hearing his name. There was a chance that they were not the same person, but the chance that the man in front of her was someone else. “Arabella Montague.” She shook his hand with a tighter squeeze than normal. “I’ve heard quite a bit about a Rafael lately. Is Rafael a family name or are you the first?” 

Rafe smiled wide when she took his hand. “Great handshake.” He complimented Arabella. He chuckled as they started toward the cafe. “Have you? Only good things, I hope.” He had an odd feeling, but pushed it away. “Yes, but I’m the only current bearer alive.” He told her. 

[sirrafaelromano]

stargazingalexei‌:

Alexei swallowed roughly, the man wanted him to pretend to care for him, but yet he was upset that Alexei had feelings. “You just fucking said you didn’t know when I brought feelings into yet you don’t want to fuck me unless I pretend like I worship the fucking ground you walk on.” He scoffed at the man, his hands clenching into fists. “You want to fuck me? Fine. Fuck me. But I will not hide away in a hotel room with you and pretend to care about your fucking feelings.”

“You’re right. I’m asking for too much.” Rafe replied. He pulled a hand over his face with a frustrated groan. “Oh? And where do you propose we go, Alexei? My home?” He let out a humorless laugh. “Oh, trust me. I know you don’t care about my fucking feelings, so no hardship there.” He said with a roll of his eyes. 

[sirrafaelromano]

bella-montague‌:

“Indeed it is. Thank you.” Bella smiled at the man, stopping to right herself. The brunette was certain between the wind and impromptu workout she must be a mess. “May I get you a cup of something warm to drink to show my appreciation?”

Rafe couldn’t help but do a quick once over on the woman. She was stunning, of course. “Sure, I could go for a warm up.” He smiled as he handed over the scarf. “I’m Rafael Romano. How do you do?” He held his hand out to her.

[sirrafaelromano]

stargazingalexei‌:

Alexei clenched his jaw, feeling a sudden rush of doubt. He hated the feeling because maybe the man was right. Maybe he’d built something up in his head and now he was letting it get to him. “Yeah I knew– I get it.” He responded. He didn’t want the man making him feel any worse than he already did. His hand was shaking so he dropped his cigarette and tucked into his pocket. He just wanted to disappear. “You start paying me again and maybe I’ll consider you letting you fuck me. That is the agreement, right? Your personal whore. That’s it.”

Rafe looked down at his hands. He’d leaned forward on his knees and was ringing his fingers together. He head Alexei’s words and he closed his eyes. He needed to say no. That he wanted Alexei to really want him. He would give him anything if he needed it, though. Maybe that’s what it was? He needed to say no. “I don’t know. I’ll give you money if you need it, but I’d be paying for your body. Not you. I don’t want to fuck a robot. Plus, I think you hate me too much to let me touch your body like that again.” Rage confessed. 

[sirrafaelromano]

stargazingalexei‌:

“You know what– Fuck you.”

The words came out harsh and fast. He wasn’t interested in being cordial with the man anymore. Not when he was acting like him being hurt was his fault. Rafe had done this, he had played him and Alexei had fallen for it. “Stop.” He scoffed. “You’re the one that did this. You jealous self-entitled asshole.”

He flinched slightly at the other’s harsh words. “You knew this is who I was when you agreed to this. You knew where my life was headed. What would happen. You’re hardly innocent.” Rafe didn’t raise his voice. He let Alexei take out his frustration on him. Nothing was going to change. He needed to stick to the plan. Stay away from the submissive and focus on Adelaide. 

[sirrafaelromano]

stargazingalexei‌:

Alexei ignored the question, figuring the man didn’t actually care anyway. He acted like he cared but he’d made it clear that he didn’t. “True enough.” He muttered bitterly under his breath. Maybe the man hadn’t gotten his whore on the side, but that was beyond the point. There were plenty of people he could hire to do that for him. “You should learn some self-control. Politicians can’t be impulsive.”

“I have no self control when it comes to you and I probably never well.” Rafe told Alexei honestly. “I feel like you wouldn’t have cared if this had happened when we first met.” He said offhandedly. “You said it was just fucking, that you didn’t want to bring feelings into it. What changed?”