Chapter: 182It was finally the day I've been waiting for and the thought if it made me feel a flush of emotions.I sat down quietly and allowed the make up artist to apply the make up on my face. I couldn't believe it was really happening — my wedding day but if there was anything I was grateful for, it was that it happened and my mom was seeing today.It made me emotional to think of my mom and how she may have survived but may not likely live long enough to see me have kids.The thoughts of it only sent tears to my eyes but I tried my best to sniff back the tears so I wouldn't think my makeup."You look amazing hunny."It was my mom and her voice was silvery and calm. I could tell from the expression on her face that she was also glad that she could witness the event."It wasn't the saw when I met your father," she said to me. "And I'm glad."I turned slightly and looked at her. "Why?""Because we were so in love and no one approved of our marriage. No one wanted us to be together so it was us
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Chapter: 181TIFFANY'S POVI looked at my reflection in the mirror as the stylist packed my hair into a bun. A small smile crept on my lips but I couldn't deny the fact that I was anxious.I slightly opened my mouth to exhale and then kept fanning myself with my hands in an attempt to keep myself calm."You look incredible," the stylist said and brushed my hair again. "We just need to touch here a little, uh— then here you go," she said as she finished.I responded with a small smile and stood up. I was ready to join the Coronation and more than anything, I was hoping i'd not have a panic attack."Trust me," she said. "You look amazing. I wish you could see yourself with my eyes."I chuckled because that was a compliment that I didn't really understand."The men are here," she said and opened the door to my room. The two guards were Luciano's men appointed to take care of me through out the day."The dress looks exquisite," the huge one with brown eyes said. "You look beautiful too.""Thank you,"
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Chapter: 180I couldn't hide how nervous I felt about the coronation and anyone who saw me now would see it.I was dressed in an expensive black Tuxedo with a cream inner shirt. My hair was brushed backwards in such a way that made the curls fall to my side. I sighed and took a deep breath before stepping outside and looking down from the balcony upstairs.I saw the way the hall was decorated in such an exquisite way. The long tables were all placed horizontally and was decorated with ribbons.The strobe light illuminated the room and gave it this view that was eye catching and captivating.I stood there for a moment, admiring the view and trying to get rid of the anxiousness that came with the event.I looked around and in one head turn, I was desperately searching for Tiffany. I had no idea where she could be sitting or even standing but I did everything to search for her with my eyes.As I turned again, my gaze fell on my father."I can hear your heartbeat from miles away!" He said.I turned
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Chapter: 179"Fuck you," he cussed before ordering his men to stand down.His hand had begun to bleed due to all the force he applied while trying to get the watch off his wrist. The I told you so look was evident all over my face.A part of me felt sorry that he was going through that but all it took was one sharp belly pain to bring me back to my senses, there was absolutely no reason why I should spare Massimo. He stabbed me and proceeded to connive with Gladys to kidnap Tiffany, I couldn't forgive him for that, ever! "Arghh," I yelled out in anger, scaring Massimo and even his men. "Fuck," I screamed again. I enjoyed the way blood was dripping out of his wrist and unto the floor. Massimo stood still with his other hand clutching the arm of a chair. "I want to see you suffer, I want to see you bleed and plead for mercy. I hope you fucking die," I screamed. "I'm sorry Luciano, I really am. It wasn't my fault really, if I didn't stab you, you would have killed me, I'm sorry Luciano," he plead
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Chapter: 178With my hands on the wheels, father's words rang at the back of my head "it's a very bad idea, you might be working into your own death." I had told him not to worry but I wasn't so sure I wasn't worrying either.Tiffany on the other hand had no idea where I was going, it was normal, I hardly informed her about my whereabouts. But after the drama that took place the other day, I couldn't help but feel like she deserved to know every single detail about me, it was wrong to out her in the dark. My phone's screen lit up that instant as if agreeing with my thoughts to call Tiffany so I picked it and dialed her number. After the third ring, old town road stopped blasting into my ears and I heard her sweet voice instead "Hi Lu.""Committed suicide yet?" I had absolutely no idea what she was talking about."Huh?""Father said you're on your way to commit suicide," trust father to be dramatic about everything. "I just want to let you know that when or if you eventually die, I'll make your b
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Chapter: 177LUCIANOMy eyes darted around the room looking for nothing in particular. I just kept looking around as my mind wandered back and forth wondering what would happen at the coronation.I was trying to get a mental picture of how it could go but more than the anticipation, I was worried.I could feel it inside my venue that I wasn't very okay knowing the corporation was only a while away.My biggest concern is that I keep thinking of what would happen if I disappoint my father and he isn't satisfied. I tried to brush off the thoughts selling in my head but the more that I tried, the more I got anxious about it. The fact that my brain is wired to please my father just makes everything more and more difficult. I gave a sigh and leaned back on the chair I was sitting. My right hand was on the table in front of me and it randomly raised to touch my forehead.It was something I did unconsciously but the main point was to keep my self calm and try to be as composed as possible.Pieces of p
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Amara: The Mafia Gambit
'I will give you no time to decide, Amore' Luciano said 'It's either you do it my way, or do it my way. Both ways, it's still my way'.
Staring at the man she had stolen from, Amara regrets her actions. If only she had not been too picky, if only she had worked her and not want to make fast money, she won't have gotten into this mess.
Now here she is, standing half naked as the man accessed her body. Accessed how useful she would be to his club even if she doesn't know how to strip.
A faint gasp escaped her throat as Luciano stood up and walked toward her. She flinched as he brushed stray hair off her face then smirked.
'I see we are doing it my way after all' he muttered 'Someone will get you what to wear, make sure you are not late!'
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Chapter: Chapter 197EpilogueLuciano's POV I tossed on my shirt and stood up from the bed. While heading for the door, I wondered what good news Dante talked about. Presently, I didn't believe that good things could happen to me with how the events were turning out slowly. My life was already a wreck and I felt that nothing else could make it worse. "What's the news?" I asked tiredly, not even sparing him a glance as we made our way to the office. Discussing with my workers wasn't something I did in my bedroom. I felt that it was too private, and I didn't want anyone to feel special just because we conversed in my chambers. "I don't know how to say this," He chewed on his lips which irritated me. "Dante, I don't want to imagine that you made me leave the comfort of my bedroom just so you could show me how nervous you can be," I barked and he shook his head in disagreement. My patience was waning and I was ready to unleash my pent up anger on him if he wasted my time. "Dee has woken up from coma b
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Chapter: Chapter 196Luciano's POV Arianna's smile was still imprinted in my mind, leaving me to ponder on why she was acting like a good person. I guessed that it was the help I rendered towards her, but I couldn't help but doubt her intention towards my son and I. Immediately we were done with the party, I headed for Amara's room to check on her hoping that she would be feeling better already. I knocked on the wooden door and got in after hearing her muffled reply. Walking in to meet her taking a gulp of orange juice from her cup had me smiling. Her eyes scrutinized me with a strange calmness then lowered towards what I had in my hands.A polythene bag which had a plate in it. I brought fruit salad for her since it had a good taste and it was nice for pregnant women. "What are you doing here?" She asked when I was done being searched. "I came to see you since you refused to attend Gio's birthday," I queried and narrowed my eyes expecting an apology but her nonchalant look threw me off balance. "Ho
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Chapter: Chapter 195Luciano's POV The house was bubbling with excitement. It was Gio's birthday and not only was he celebrating a new age, he was going to be inducted into the mafia as a Made man fully. The latter part of the celebration didn't sit well with me because I didn't want him to have anything to with the Familia. It was just too dangerous and I wanted everything to end with me. I took a stroll around the hall to be sure that everything was in place. Though I was sure that Raul had done a good job, I still didn't feel comfortable just sitting around and making people do things for me. Different kinds of aroma hit my nostrils from makeshift kitchen near the hall where the party would take place. I was almost tempted to enter the kitchen and serve myself some food. I was disrupted from my stroll by a shrill cry that sounded from the hallway. I casted a glance at the direction of the noise and I found Shuri running away from Gio. "Be careful!" I let out a warning when Shuri almost tripped, b
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Chapter: Chapter 194Luciano's POV A knock sounded on my door immediately I dropped my phone on the wooden table and sat on the executive chair. It was another day, which meant that I had been given the opportunity to right my wrongs. "Come in," I ordered using my boss' tone. Things were slowly returning back to normal and I didn't expect any retaliation from Massimo's men. They were like sheeps without a shepherd and if he was truly dead, then I'd have to take over his territory. Gio sauntered into my office with a smile plastered on his lips. "What do you want?" My voice came out harshly, though I intended that it sounded nice and warm.He didn't care because his smile only widened. "I like the new father I'm seeing. I wish you'll continue to be like this and nothing will go wrong,"I shrugged in uncertainty. Gio was happy and I knew that Shuri felt the same way. I only hoped that I wouldn't mess things up later. "What will you do with Amara and Shuri?" He asked. "I'm still thinking about that. A
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Chapter: Chapter 193Luciano's POV For the first time in my life, I felt like I did everything right then wrong at the same time. My life was no longer the same with the kind of confusion that had taken a permanent place in my mind. I was so sure that I shot Massimo in the face, but his body was nowhere to be found. That fact alone should have disturbed me because it was common amongst us. Hiding people's body wasn't difficult for me, but I was just taken aback by the speed at which he was taken.I shook the thoughts off my head and went in search of Amara. She was the only one that kept me sane at such trying period. I didn't care if she was going to reject me again, I just wanted to know that her and my baby were fine. "Amara, can I come in?" I asked after knocking twice without getting any response. I smirked when I remembered how I used to barge into her room but now, she had to grant me permission or I'd stay outside for hours. "You can come in," Came her raspy voice. I didn't hesitate in goin
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Chapter: Chapter 192Luciano's POV My eyes blinked incessantly when I realized that I had shot Massimo. I lost the firm grip I had on my gun and I didn't bother picking it up when it fell. This wasn't me. I was always in control and never scared of killing. Seeing dead bodies and weak people plead for mercy before I cut off their heads or pulled a bullet through their heads was fun for me. So why did this feel different? I didn't regret any action I took but right now, I felt like turning the hands of time so I could make things right. I walked briskly towards him to know if he was still breathing but since he laid on his face, I couldn't risk it. Arianna who looked like she was about to faint held my hands while I dragged her away from him. If I couldn't do anything for Massimo, then I could channel my help towards Arianna and her son. "I feel so weak," She whispered and rested her head on my shoulder. "You'll be fine," I grumbled and she nodded. Her unsteady steps slowed me so I placed her on ba
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Chapter: 23Chapter 23Her leg spread across his chest as she rolled around on the bed, slowly crawling up and down his feet, teasing him."Take your leg off," Lucas said slowly as she touched his hand with a flirty smile."What? It's not bad, right? I'm trying to ease your mind," Grace grumbled silently."Just get off," he said as he shifted away from her on the bed.Grace stood up and frowned at him, standing stark naked as she walked past him."You are cool," she said as she walked to the other side of the bed, grabbing her shirt."What?" Lucas asked, staring at her as if he didn't hear what she had just said."I said you're cool, surprisingly. How can you act so okay with not being the only child? I wouldn't be able to handle it. Someone like Kate being my sister?"He laughed and shook his head."Nahh, I don't mind. She is just someone I see as my kid sister. How is she by the way? Is she living well?"Grace frowned at him with her hands on her hip and sat on the bed next to him."What's this
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Chapter: 22Chapter 22"What?" One of them asked.Kate immediately kept a blank face and shook her head."Oh, it's nothing. Just.. got a little something stuck in my throat," she said and coughed softly.They nodded their heads and ignored her , turning back to continue their conversation.As she continued practicing, Kate thought about what the girls said about Seth and smiled again.He gave her a smile but didn't give them the smiles he gave her. She thought back to when he smiled at her in his bedroom.His eye wrinkles deepened when he smiles, his soft gaze in his eyes as he stares at her and the way he talks to her, everything just made her feel butterflies in her stomach and she let out a soft sigh wishing he was here with her in the practice room.His shirt was Still with her and she has no plans of giving it back to him because she knows she loves it.The memory of how he gave her the shirt came into her head and she smiled again. The girls in her practice room think he's cold and not cool
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Chapter: 21Chapter 21The alarm sound woke Kate up and she stared blankly at the wall for some minutes, trying to clear her head and fight the sleep away.Finally, she stood up and strode grudgingly towards the bathroom, her eyes caught sight of the calendar beside the bathroom door and suddenly her mood was instantly changed.It was the final day of her period which means that she gets to do whatever she wants to do and even have fun as much as she wants to without getting scared that she might stain or not.She hurried into the bathroom and took a quick shower, her mind already going to the dance studio and how much fun she was going to have, especially if she sees Seth.Her shower took less than fifteen minutes and she walked out of the bathroom, humming to the theme music of the movie she saw the night before.As she applied her face cream on her face, she thought about how she managed to come back home from Seth's place the other day.A part of her felt disappointed that it wasn't today tha
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Chapter: Chapter 20Chapter 20As the taxi slowed down to the address Kate gave him, she felt the usual thrill mixed with slight fear come over her. This was how she usually feels whenever she visits Seth.The taxi stopped and the driver stared at her from the rear view mirror, a look of concern written all over his face."Huh.. is this the right place? If it's not, I can take you back so you can get the right address."Kate glanced up at him and her face drew into a small smile that felt forced as she stared at him."It's the right address." She managed to utter.The driver stared at her for some time before nodding his head silently and clearing his throat."Well, I'll be here for about thirty seconds so if you change your mind, you can still see me."She laughed and paid him before getting out of the car.Her hand was the only clue that she was nervous as she tried so hard to hide what she was feeling.Despite her disguise and everything, even the driver could tell that she wasn't meant to be in a pla
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Chapter: Chapter 19Chapter 19Kate stopped herself from yelling at her mother and screaming that can't she be in control of her own life.Shs should have known that something like this was coming up as her mother mentioned Liam.Who does her mother think she is? Does she think that her daughter is a commodity that she can be advertising from one friend to the other."Mom, I can't. I can't meet with anyone.""Why not? You also need to be sure of your future. Just because Liam is now paying you attention doesn't mean that you shouldn't meet up with other guys. I'm your mother and I really want to see you successful.""I know, mom, I know. But I really want to focus on my studies, at least for now.""What studies? The ones you attend or the ones you don't attend? What about your dance practices? Do you even do that anymore? I'm trying to think of the right place for you but you keep getting on my nerves."Kate felt so frustrated and grabbed the corner of her sheets to stop herself from getting mad at her m
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Chapter: Chapter 18Startled, Kate lifted her head up to see Grace staring at both of them with suspicious looking eyes and she almost burst into laughter.It was clear that Grace was jealous, even when she tried so hard to hide what she was feeling.She walked in, a forced smile creeping on her face."What were you guys discussing? The laughter was so loud that I couldn't even sleep for a while."Even as her tone was soft and friendly, it was still so obvious that she was jealous."Oh that .. it was nothing," Liam said, laughing nervously.It was clear that he also saw how annoyed and jealous Grace was.But Kate couldn't miss such an opportunity to mess with Grace and she immediately spoke up."Liam's right. It's just a little thing we did when we were young. Kids.. you know. We were just curious about a lot of things and did some things," She laughed."Things like what?" Jealous eyes darted from her to Liam."Well, like kissing and other stuff. We kissed when we were younger and I was telling him about
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