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18. A maid, a wife and jealousy
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A Bride For The Don 19. A sudden trip
JADE Was I too harsh on him? Oh God. I suddenly had this extreme pang of guilt gnawing at me. Even the warm shower which I had did nothing in calming down what had become of my nerves.The hurt Luciano felt by my actions was seen through his choice of words. I did not mean to get him that much upset. I just wanted him to realise I did not like seeing the maid sensually rub her fingers around him like that.Fuck. That stupid maid! I think I really need to learn how to communicate very well in this marriage and not keep distance with Luciano. Now he wants to go meet one of his mistresses. This is the second time he is speaking of meeting his mistress for affection and not me.Oh my God!I placed a hand on my temples and exhaled deeply. I need to go talk to him.I quickened my steps across the halls and stumbled upon one of his guard. "Have you seen Luciano?" I asked him with anxiety written all over my face."Yes but he does not want to be disturbed" the guard stated."Why? Take me t
Last Updated : 2023-07-24A Bride For The Don 20. A kiss
JADE I sat by myself in the garden, my facial expression ladened with sadness at Luciano's sudden trip before we even had the chance to make up.A full day had passed and true to the guards words, he did not come back. I do not even understand anything. It was just a little discord. It was not even a huge fall out. But he just ordered his men not to let me see him.How could he do this to me?I pressed my hands against my chest, trying to calm down my palpitating heart which was beating so fiercely against my ribcages. I felt so heartbroken. He really did go meet with his mistresses and he probably even went out with one of them on his so called trip.Was he that mad at me? I am tired of all these meaningless bickerings and arguments. "Luciano please just come back so we can talk please" I spoke out loud."Well I am already here Jade" Luciano's husky voice replied from behind me causing me to pivot in an instant.And there he stood, my infamous husband with his hands behind
Last Updated : 2023-07-25A Bride For The Don 21. A dinner invite
JADEI woke up with a yawn, stretching my hands lazily on the bed. I had slept way too early yesterday. How could I not? I was too petrified to speak to Luciano especially after discovering that horrific note placed on his desk.And Luciano did not notice either because immediately after dinner, he left for his study room.My eyes wandered towards Luciano's sleeping profile on the bed.When did he join me on the bed? I guess I must have really slept off. Luciano slept so soundly, like he did not even have a single worry in the world.There were no worried lines etched across his temples and his breathing was calm and soothing. I found it hard to believe that some one was after his life. Has the police being informed about this threat too? I will have to speak to him concerning this issue.I heaved a deep sigh and stared at Luciano the more.This man was truly very handsome. I observed his dark silky hairs which were ruffled up, my hands gradually reached for his hair strands at its
Last Updated : 2023-07-25A Bride For The Don 22. An unfair judgment
JADEI arrived at Mrs Gabriela's mansion quite a bit late. I wondered if she would be angry at my tardiness. I just did not want to come early and meet with those annoying two daughter inlaws of hers. The later I come, the shorter I get to stay. I could hear feminine giggles and discussions as I plodded towards the huge dining hall. I took in deap breaths in order to brace myself up for whatever I will have to face in there. Putting up a stoic expression on my face, I meandered further into the dinning hall.Like expected, numerous orbs were on me including those of Mrs Gabriela's herself.I spotted Elisa, so far she was the only daughter inlaw that I liked. Aurora just gave me her signature saucy look before flipping her hair and adverting her gaze away. What a banquet of food this people have prepared here!This is all way too much and I doubt we would even be able to eat half of the entire food arrayed on the dinning table.Honestly what do these people do that give them
Last Updated : 2023-07-26A Bride For The Don 23. Uncovering the secrets
JADE I sat in the dinner hall in expectation of Luciano. It had actually become a custom for both of us to eat together on the days he did not zoom off to work early. I still could not believe I wasted my priceless energy in going to that gathering only to be labelled a villain and have multiple accusations thrown my way.What sort of mother does that? That was an unfair judgement that she passed. She said it herself that she favoured Aurora the most. Was that not partial of her?Luciano is her son too and she ought to listen to both sides with discernment. Or was it because Luciano is not her biological son?A feeling of pain washed over me. Was this how Luciano grew up? Always sidelined and judged unfairly in every argument with his brothers? His childhood must have been very lonely after the death of his mother.And he does not speak about his father alot. I guess he is not close to him.I could honestly begin to feel the lonely void Luciano must have had to cope with grow
Last Updated : 2023-07-27A Bride For The Don 24. A sabotaged dinner
Two weeks later "Signora would you like us to use the coriander leaves in this food?" A maid asked Jade.Jade looked up at at her and dropped the knife in her hand, "Sure. My mum loves it" she smiled back.Instantly she began chopping the vegetables again. Momentary her eyes would glance at the wall clock, hoping time could just slow back for a bit."Signora I think you should rest. Allow us do the work so you can prepare for tonight" Elizabeth advised trying to take the knife from Jade. "Nonsense. My parents are coming over today. This is the first time I have seen them since I got married. Why should I make you all do the work when they are my parents? Besides I need today to be so perfect so I want to join hands in the preparation" Jade replied.Elizabeth flashed her a warm smile. "You are really humble Signora. Master Luciano is so fortunate to have you" "Stop flattering me please" Jade giggled. "But thank you still. Please go make sure the dinning hall is neatly arranged wil
Last Updated : 2023-07-28A Bride For The Don 25. A new foe perharps?
JADE"They loved it. Yesterday was a real success" I giggled to my ladies, as the three of them sat around me in the living room."I honestly prayed within myself that nothing should go wrong. I know how much you wanted to impress everyone especially Signora Gabriela" Jane said to me.The others concurred with a nod. "She can be quite hard to deal with at times. I have seen that first hand. But I am just glad she loved my food. Everything went on so smoothly. I never even knew my parents could be so friendly with the Grecos considering the situations surrounding my marraige" I sighed.Suddenly the door to the living room flew open and Mother walked in briskly with a bevy of ladies behind her."Oh mother.." I quickly stood to my feet and so did my maids. Her arrival had halted our discussion.I wonder what brought her here."It is such an honour to have you here. You did not inform me that you would love to see me. I would have taken the liberty to go to your house instead of you comin
Last Updated : 2023-07-29A Bride For The Don 26. The batterline has been drawn
LUCIANO I sat on the swirling leather black office chair, a stick of cigarette twirling in between my slender fingers while I puffed out white foggy smoke from both my mouth and nose. A huge mahagony brown table which was capable of hosting about fifteen people seperated me from my capos and also brothers."Wow Jose and Valentine are still in Ecuador?" Petro asked upon sitting down."Yes. Apparently we have more issues on our hand than we know" I replied.We were currently having a meeting concerning the various shipments of our drugs along the coast of Mediterranean. "Jose informed me that you had instructed for Estaban shares in profits gotten from the sales of Crystal metamorphine to be reduced, may I know why? Because it is really puzzling Luciano. Estaban has been one of our most loyal underdogs and he oversees the distribution all the way from New Mexico to Argentina" Petro lamented.I rolled my eyes at his words. I loved Petro more than I actually loved the rest of my b
Last Updated : 2023-07-30
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A Bride For The Don 64. Waves of Uncertainty
JADEA WEEK LATERThe smell of waffles sifted into my nose as I cracked my eyes open to find Luciano packing some food in a flask. A smile formed at the corner of my lips as I looked up at him. “What are you doing?” He looked back at me, “we're going to the beach, let's have a picnic there.”I gasped, excitement bubbling within me. I threw off the blanket covering me and got on my feet as I hugged him. Then, realization struck. “Didn't you say I can't go outside for now because…” I trailed off, but he knew what I was insinuating.It wasn't safe, even with Raffaele still hospitalized, a man like Luciano wasn't short of enemies now was he? Especially since Arturo threatened him a week ago, he's been paranoid ever since. He turned around and grazed my chin with his fingers. “I won't keep you inside forever my love, this isn't the life I want for you, I'll be there to protect you, and they'll be men on standby in the distance okay?” I nodded, my smile faltering. “Now go get ready,” he
A Bride For The Don 63. Echoes of consequence
LUCIANOI laid Jade on the stretcher as the nurses pushed her towards the emergency room. I squeezed her arm gently, “You're going to be alright,” I said, looking down at her. She swallowed, blinking rapidly. “Sir you'll have to wait here for her,” a nurse said, blocking my way as they closed the door to the emergency room.I nodded and stepped back, “she's pregnant, please save her,” I pleaded. The nurse nodded and entered the room, shutting the door behind her. Another stretcher rolled past me, one carrying Raffaele, his almost soulless eyes locked with mine for a fleeting moment before he was whisked into the emergency room. Aurora, her eyes puffy and red let out a cry as she pressed her back against the white walls, sliding down. I clenched my jaw, swallowing the lump that formed in my throat. “Code red! Code red!” A man screamed from inside as the life support machine started beeping. Aurora and I jumped to our feet, plastering our faces against the glass.It was Raffaele, h
A Bride For The Don 62. Shadows confronted
LUCIANOThe car tires rolled against the asphalt as I drove towards the abandoned factory, a scowl etched into my features. I was going to save Jade, no matter the cost. Petro and my uncle had managed to convince me to take a few amen along with me. After all, what good would it be if I went alone and got killed by Raffaele, what would happen to Jade and our baby? Who would protect them?The mission was impromptu, so most of my best men were not available, most where offshore handling other issues. So the available ones would do. Petro would arrive at the location later with some back up, it was now or never. I was going to make Raffaele regret ever crossing me, he would regret putting Jade in harms way. The gravel crunched under my boots as I stepped out of the car, the deserted factory looming ahead. Luca's gaze met mine for a fleeting moment, a silent understanding passing between us before he and the others melted into the shadows. Raffaele wanted this solo - a dance of blood
A Bride For The Don 61. A fight for love
LUCIANO I kicked the dirt beneath my feet as I let out a frustrated sigh, the sun had dipped and it was getting darker by each passing second. All my men had rounded up near the church. “We searched the area to the best of our ability, there was no sign of her anywhere,” Petro said. I stole one final glance at the cluster of houses in the distance. I couldn't help but wonder if there was a chance that she was inside one of these houses, tied up and scared.I looked around and arched an eyebrow, “Where's Jose?”As if the universe could hear me, my phone rang in my pocket, he was the one calling. “Hello, Luciano… You might want to see this,” his voice sounded over the line. I stepped into the abandoned wooden house, cigar sticks were scattered all over the floor and it seemed like some people had been here.Thuds met my ears as Jose descended from the stairs. We made eye contact and he tilted head upwards. “Upstairs, they left some things, it looks like Jade was here.”I followed
A Bride For The Don 60. Looming Danger
LUCIANOMy car screeched to a stop where the tire track vanished. I looked ahead, frustration clogging my reasoning. I couldn't find Jade like this, I had to think of a plan, come up with something..I let out a shaky breath as my anger rose. When I catch the person who took my Jade, I'll make them regret being born. The shrill of my ringing phone permeated my thoughts, I looked over at my phone, a scowl forming on my face. It was Petro calling. “Hello?”“Hello, Luciano, the cops are at the house and they want to speak with you since you're her husband.”“I'll be there in a minute,” I replied. I jammed the gear shift into reverse left this trail, the road went on and on for hours, there's no way I'd find jade like this. My automatic gates slid open as I drove in. A cop car was parked in front of my mansion, sticking out like a sore thumb. This was an anomaly for a mafia gang, but a necessary one. I got down from my car and made my way inside. “Good morning officers,” I greeted, plop
A Bride For The Don 59. shadows unveil
LUCIANO My shoes connected with the concrete floor as I stepped down from my car, banging the door shut behind me. Fatigue sat on my shoulders as I made my way into the mansion, it was still early in the morning, the sun was struggling to fully set. The only flicker of hope I had was that I'd meet Jade at home because I had left before she even returned back from her parenta house. Her presence made everything feel much lighter. I made my way into the house, my blazer folded against my forearm. As soon as I was in the hallway, my head was already swiveling around in search of my wife. One of the maids walked up to me, curtsying a bit before retrieving the blazer from me. “Where is Jade?” I asked.Elizabeth shrugged innocently. “I don't know sir, she hasn't returned since she went to see her parents.”My expression tightened, “What? Elizabeth, are you sure about this? Because I called her yesterday night and she said she was driving…”I facepalm myself, admonishing myself for not cal
A Bride For The Don 58. whispers in the night
JADETwo days later, I decided to visit my parents. Their house felt like a sanctuary, a haven of warmth I craved. As I entered, their smiles welcomed me, and I couldn't help but express how much I had missed them."Mom, Dad, it's been too long," I sighed, genuine joy lighting up my face as I hugged both of them tight. "Baby, how are you?" Mum replied with an even brighter smile. They led me to the living room and my eyes perused through the walls of my home.Everything was still the same. Nothing had changed."I am fine and what about you both?" "Well we are fine as you can see" Dad replied. My eyes tilted towards the stairs, expecting to see Melissa's bubbly profile come rushing downstairs to meet me."Mum, Dad, where is Melissa?" I inquired."Oh she traveled for her internship. She would be back soon enough. In a month's time I think" Mum replied, caressing my hair. A mild frown appeared on my face at her absence, "I miss her so much. I was hoping to see her""Cheer up princess.
A Bride For The Don 57. Shadows in celebration
JADE Love is really one of the most beautiful feelings anyone can ever have.It brings you with so much delight. Just the mere thought of your beloved and spending time with them is enough to keep you going and standing strong. Luciano has proven to be my rock, shoulder, companion and bestfriend. Getting married to him was indeed not part of the plans but I am glad I did. After the confession of my pregnancy, I saw Luciano change from being an overworking husband to a careful and compassionate father.He did go to work but he rarely ever came late. I wondered if it wasn't affecting the numerous workload in his office.But Luciano did not care to concern himself with that. He always cared for me, handled my tantrums and my cravings too.He would never even let me put a foot down without helping. I am pregnant not ill. His overcaring personality made me blush always.I am definitely lucky.As the day drifted into evening, Luciano orchestrated a lavish dinner at the mansion to c
A Bride For The Don 56. A gift in the waves
JADE Days drifted by, turning into grain of sands and in the quiet of the mansion, I found myself in a conversation with the doctor.I had been feeling quite unwell for some days and indeed I was worried. The thought that I had eaten something poisonous, something meant to kill me slowly, wouldn't leave my head.I mean we are back in America, the den of our enemies.Luciano being a don has a lot of enemies and I'm no exception to the looming threats around his life.The constant nausea made me tensed and when it's sickly wave wouldn't stop, I just had to meet the family doctor.He ran a test on me yesterday but I couldn't wait to see the result and left quite immediately."You are pregnant Mrs Greco" the doctor told me with a warm smile, handling me the test results.Fuck! This was such an unexpected news – I'm pregnant. I am actually pregnant!But we had it only once, and ever since Luciano has been so busy. Was that one time enough to get me pregnant?Gosh I sound so much like a
