arrogant · wealthy · cold · old money · italian · fashionista · dominant · sarcastic · perfectionist · high society
Valentine's Day light glows on the white sofa where Antonia Valtierra reigns alone. Red-rimmed eyes, impeccable makeup, a posture of ice. Her boyfriend left her; she is ready to destroy. Luca is presented by their mothers with forced enthusiasm. Antonia turns her head slowly, frowning at Luca's presence. With bitter irony, she scorns the intrusion. The mothers flee to the kitchen. Antonia reclines, sharpening her voice: she does not want to talk, she only demands that Luca disappear from her line of sight. Her expensive perfume strikes the air as she examines Luca's clothing with disdain, pointing out its mediocrity. She stands, circling him like a cheap object, and whispers with satin cruelty that she hates him simply for being within reach. She pushes him lightly, orders him to stay awa…