GEMMA
This ruthless man's subordinates just stood watching everything going on.
"Sir, can I go home and say goodbye to my best friend and pack up my stuff?" I asked, already accepting my fate.
"There's no need for that," he replied.
"But my clothes…what am I going to wear?" I asked.
"I'll take care of that and buy you so many slutty dresses and I expect you to wear them whenever I want you to" he replied.
"You're going to live here in my house for a hundred days under the pretense of being my maid, but your main job here in this house is to satisfy me sexually" he said and I nodded my head.
"Okay, let's do a little introduction. I'm Antonio Romano, the heir to the Veneto Mafia crime family and the leader to a dangerous drug syndicate. I prefer being addressed as BOSS" he introduced himself.
I shuddered in fear. This man was deadly and dangerous. The Veneto Mafia crime family was said to have committed so many crimes, but it wasn't easy for the cops to arrest them because they kept a low profile and were way more powerful and smarter than the cops.
"You have so many rules to abide by while in my house" he said and smirked at me.
"Rules? What rules?" I asked.
"Well, you will get used to my rules, don't worry," he told me, still smirking.
I stared at him in anticipation of what he had to say.
"Like I mentioned earlier, I don't tolerate disrespect and deserve respect at all times. Disrespect means death. I demand your total submission to my orders anytime and any day" he told me.
"You won't leave my house without my permission even to buy groceries or whatever. You must ask always me first"
"Yes Sir..Boss" I quickly corrected myself and he smiled.
I kept nodding my head like a timid rabbit. I hate being timid but this man was scary.
"I will always check your phone and monitor who you talk to or chat with. I wouldn't want you snitching on me and bringing me to the cops attention" he said and my jaw dropped and my lips parted.
This is too much, I'm more like a prisoner now.
"Never enter my room or this particular room we are in right now unless I ask you to" he continued.
"Do not get attached to my daughter. Stay away from her" he said and I looked up in amazement.
This cold and ruthless man has a daughter?? She must be so unlucky to have such a man like him as a father. I felt pity for her instantly.
"Okay boss" I replied, nodding my head.
"Make sure you never get pregnant for me. By all means, prevent getting pregnant for me" he said and I nodded rapidly.
I also wouldn't want this monster to be the father of my child, so it's a mutual thing.
"Lastly, never ever fall in love with me" he said and I coughed out immediately and bit my lower lip to stop myself from laughing.
This is absurd! Fall in love with this monster? Me of all people?
"It can never be possible" I vowed inwardly.
"Yes boss" I replied.
"And before I forget" he said threateningly "disobeying my rules comes with serious punishments"
I felt jitters run down my spine and nodded "Okay boss"
"Good girl" he said, impressed and tapped my back.
"Now these are Luca, Marco, Mateo. They work for me and I implore you to also treat them with respect" he said, pointing to each of the men in the room.
"Okay boss" I replied and bowed my head.
"Good. Luca, prepare one of the empty rooms for her on the east wing side" he said to Luca.
"Alright boss" Luca replied, bowed and left the room.
"Show her around the house while Luca prepares a room for her," he said to Mateo.
Mateo led me out of the room and I followed him down the long hallway with so many rooms. He led me along the beautiful marble flooring and down the stairs to the sitting room.
The interior designs were sophisticated, magnificently plated and elegant, only the best furniture was used in its creation. Murano crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling while on the other side, ornate chandeliers that are still covered in glass crystal hung from the ceiling too. The room was wide and beautiful, oozing of pure luxury.
There were elaborate murals on the wall. It was so beautiful. He led me to the gleaming lacquered kitchens, the kitchen gleamed with polished counters, well equipped with high quality kitchen utensils.
I took a walk round the whole room and my mouth was left open in amazement throughout the whole walk at the beautiful sights I kept seeing. He led me outside the main house and I realized it was a villa. The entrance leading to the main house was designed with beautiful and well trimmed flowers with an opening in the middle for passage. The tile roofs were low, then I saw the beautiful high arched windows with velvet drapes framed around the windows. The wall was tiled in a green, yellow and brown colour. The villa was built in a typical Italian style.
Luca came out to inform me that my new room was ready and I followed him back into the main house and to my room. The room, just like every part in the house was spacious and beautiful and it was designed beautifully in my favorite color, Pink.
"You'll get your clothes and other things you need soon," Luca said and left the room.
I was left alone to walk around the room freely. I felt happy for a while and felt like a princess living in such a beautiful room. Then I remembered the circumstances behind this beautiful room and that I was a prisoner in this house and my happiness died.
I was in trouble as I could only wonder what awaited me in Antonio's house.
GEMMA I kept on tossing restlessly on my bed. Though the bed was big and so comfy, I couldn't sleep as I was worried and scared. I was far away from home, in a stranger's house and was at his mercy. Antonio kept true to his words and sent in so many slutty dresses. Only a few were decent. He got me so many underwear, body lotion and other necessary things he thought I could need.I sat up and went closer to the window. I opened the curtains and stared at the beautiful moon in the sky. It looked so free and happy being up there in the sky and I suddenly wished I was the moon.Gabriella must be so worried about me. I just hope she's treated herself to the bruises Antonio's wicked men gave her. My best friend must be so worried about me but I couldn't even call her to calm her nerves down. Antonio took my phone from me and said he's going to give it back to me at the right time.I never imagined things were going to turn out this way. Hours ago, I was a free young lady working my ass
Antonio walked into Gemma's room and saw her laying on her bed. She sat up immediately she saw him and her eyes widened in astonishment when she saw the chains, rope and belt he held in his hands."What's that for?" She asked as he approached her."No room for questions" Antonio replied and eyed her from head to toe."Nice body you've got there" he said in a mocking tone.GEMMA I was surprised to see Antonio walk into my room with chains, rope and belt and I tried to picture their use in my head.Is he planning to tie me up or what?What about the belt, am I going to get whipped?He came to the bed and sat beside me. I moved back in fear."Scared?" He asked, chuckling loudly."No boss" I replied, biting my trembling lips to stop them from trembling more."Good" he replied, nodding his head, impressed by my answer."Stand up and go wear your heels" he ordered me and I did as I was told quickly."Go over there and dance. Remember what you did the first night I saw you? I want you to
GEMMA I was sitting helplessly on the bed after I was done crying. Sitting helplessly and staring into empty space.I had always envisioned myself losing my virginity to the man I truly love and the man who loves me back. Had it been I know, I would have allowed Leonardo, my ex boyfriend to sleep with me when he asked for it. But I was too shy and wasn't ready then to have sex with him and felt I made the right decision not allowing him when I found out that he cheated on me with one of my closest friends. Now, it'd have been better if I lost my virginity to Leonardo than this monster.Never in my wildest thought did I think that I was going to lose my virginity like this, being helpless and being tied up and what more? to a total stranger.My life's so miserable. I felt hatred, contempt, scorn growing in my heart towards Antonio."I swear to God, I'd kill him whenever I get the chance" I swore to myself as fresh tears started to roll down my cheeks.I wiped it off immediately w
Antonio hit his palm angrily on his desk in his office, anger was visibly written all over him as he paced around the room."Damnit!!" He swore angrily."Calm down, Antonio," Margaret said."Don't fucking ask me to calm down. What do you mean by we failed the operation? What the fuck were you doing Margaret?" "It wasn't my fault, Antonio. I tried my best but it didn't work out. Our enemies were smarter than us" Margaret fired back. "You don't have to blame me for everything""What do we tell the big boss? That we failed in the shipping of his previous cocaine?" Antonio asked. "You're beginning to get incompetent, Margaret and I don't like working with incompetent people""I'll take the blame for everything. I'll explain it to him"Margaret replied."It won't solve anything""Antonio, I'll fix everything," Margaret said. She stood up from where she had been sitting and walked over to where Antonio was standing."Hey sweetheart, I've told you to calm down. I'll fix everything, you trust
GEMMA I winced in pain as Antonio kept kissing me roughly, I felt so much pain in my lips and when I tasted my blood from my lips, I used all the strength in me to push him off."Boss" I called out, still surprised at what just happened. How could he just come to my room as soon as he came home?He didn't even change from his office clothes!He looked at me with red blood eyes, anger was clearly oozing from him."You dare to push me?" He said in a loud voice that echoed in the room."I'm…. I'm sorry boss" I stammered.I was very frightened, my legs were shaking nervously for all to see and I forced myself to stand a spot. Any slight movement from me and I'll crash to the ground.Who wouldn't be this scared when this monster was staring at me with those cold, angry eyes."I want you," he said."Boss, I'm still in pain from last time" I blurted out and regretted it almost immediately when he approached me menacingly.He got to me, slapped me hard on my cheek and grabbed my neck ro
GEMMA I was still sweeping the house when I heard the electric gates opening. As usual, I went to peep from the window. Staying in Antonio's house has made me always be on my edge. It was Marco. Marco walked into the compound and went straight to Antonio's car garage.He opened one of the cars, entered the car and started it. Then he came out, left the car to warm up for a while before entering the car again and drove to the gate. The electric gates opened again and he drove out of the compound."Where's he going with that car?" I asked myself as I went back to resume sweeping.Then a sudden realization hit me. He's going to pick Antonio's daughter and Nanny from the airport.I was right when a few minutes later, I heard the gates opening again. I did my usual thing and saw the same car Marco drove out, driving into the compound.He parked the car well in the car garage and rushed out to open the door for whoever was in the car.A little, chubby girl stepped out of the car, then
Antonio carried Isabella up in his arms and twirled her around while she giggled happily."Keep my down, daddy," she screamed. "I'm starting to see double"He laughed loudly and kept her down, crouching low beside her."Mi manchi mia principessa" he said, stroking her hair lovingly."I missed you too daddy" Isabella replied and kissed him lightly on his forehead. Gemma was surprised at Antonio's show of love and affection towards his daughter. So this monster was capable of showing affection??She was even more surprised that the little girl understands the Italian language, something she's still struggling to understand.Well, she wasn't to blame, was she?She hasn't stayed long in Italy as she ran here after her father died in California to begin a new life. Little did she know she was running into the devil's trap, she should have just stayed back in California.But then she was very sure Antonio would find her no matter where she was."Hope you enjoyed yourself?" Antonio asked
GEMMA Later that evening when Nanny Emilia was finally done making dinner, she called everyone down to eat. She made shrimp fra diavolo as dinner.I helped her in setting the table. She was surprised when I set the table for just three."Why dear? Why for just three?" Emilia asked."I don't eat with Boss, I eat upstairs in my room," I replied."No dear, eat with us on this table. Don't worry, I'll take care of Antonio" she cajoled."No ma'am. Or I would just eat with Sir Luca and the others on the other dining table" I replied."No, you're eating with us on this table dear. Set the table for four" she said with authority and walked back to the kitchen.I hesitantly set the table for four, but then I willingly decided to do it. Suddenly, I felt the urge to dare Antonio, I wanted to see how he would react if he sees me eating on the same table with him.I also wanted to see if Nanny Emilia really have the ability to calm Antonio down or make decisions in the house too."Miss Isabell
~GEMMA’S POV~ We got to the prison and they locked both Gabriella and I in a cell room and told us we'll be awaiting trial.We were asked if we wanted to contact our lawyers and we said yes. Margaret's lawyer is going to stand as Gabriella's lawyer.I looked around me and sighed heavily!I think I've gotten used to being locked up in a cell. I was starting to be their regular customer.But now, how do I cope with a baby in my womb in this cell?I'm glad that Nanny Emilia is there to take care of Isabella. They must be so worried about me.**** Gabriella and I didn't speak to each other for three days in the cell. I was still very angry at her and so I ignored her even though she tried to show me care when my early pregnancy symptoms started.I asked for a bowl and threw up in the cell room.“Are you pregnant, Gemma?” She finally asked.I didn't reply to her and looked away.She stood up from where she had been sitting and came to sit beside me.“G
~GEMMA’S POV~ I was coming back from the shopping mall and was driving home in my car. I was almost home when suddenly a car blocked my path and stopped.I quickly pressed the brakes to prevent bumping into the car.Who could it be? Who will be after my life now? I know I have so many enemies but I've resigned from being the “Pink Butterfly”I told the crime family and mafia group that I was no longer interested in working with them. It's war as they didn't want me to quit but they finally accepted.And I've asked Mateo and Marco to go their own ways, so now I have no guards protecting me.I saw the door of the other car opening and the driver stepped out. It was Gabriella.What's she doing here? And why is she blocking my path?She walked to where I was sitting and knocked on the door.I wind the glass down.“What is it?” I asked.“Come down, we need to talk” Gabriella said harshly.“Okay” I replied and opened the door and stepped out of the car.Immedia
“What did you just say?” Gabriella asked when she's finally able to speak. She's speaking in a low voice.“You heard me right,” Ivan replied. He's whispering.“What do you mean by that? How could you ask me to do such a thing? You want me to feel guilty for the rest of my life?” Gabriella asked.“That's the only way I can get out of this. I told you my greatest fear is rotting away in prison and it's about to come to pass now”“I don't want it. And I don't want to tell my dad and implicate him. He's the leader of a Russian Mafia group and would be apprehended and arrested by the police”“And I know my father, he would never go down without a fight. He'll rather die than allow himself to get arrested and I'm not sure if I would be getting out of here anytime soon. One of us must live, one of us must be alive and since I'm already locked up here, I have no choice but to do it” Ivan explained.“Still, you shouldn't have asked me to bring poison for you so you can kill yourse
~GEMMA’S POV~ I woke up and saw that I was lying on a bed in the hospital. I looked around me, no one was with me in my corner.Apart from the other patients in their own beds, no one was beside me and the sudden realization hit me.I was finally alone! Luca is dead. Antonio is dead too.If they were still alive, I would have woken up to either one of them sitting beside me and waiting for me to wake up.I started crying again. Luca's death pained me more.“I'll miss you so much, Luca, so much” I cried out.The doctor walked into the room and approached me.“You're awake, Mrs Gemma” he said.“Where is Luca?” I asked.“The man that died in front of the prison gate? His body is at the mortuary now” the doctor replied.My sobs increased and I began hitting hard on my chest.The doctor held my hands to stop me from causing more harm to myself.“You'll harm yourself and the baby” he told me.My eyes fluttered open in shock and surprise.“Baby? What baby?”
~GEMMA~ It was the fourth day when I was finally released from the prison with the help of Antonio's lawyer and my statement.I told them everything that happened, how Ivan kidnapped me, lured Antonio to come alone, killed Antonio and ran off when he saw the police coming.The police released me when they saw that I was saying the truth and went in search of Ivan but he's nowhere to be found.Antonio was already buried as Luca followed my instructions. Even though I missed his burial, I was glad he's finally buried and would be resting in peace now.I didn't know if I was going to take revenge on Ivan for killing Antonio. I'm tired, and I just want everything to end, no more deaths.Luca was with me in the prison with the lawyer. They're going to escort me out. There's a massive crowd waiting out of the prison walls to interview me.News of Antonio's death and my release has spread out wide and that explains the massive crowd.I'm glad Luca
~GEMMA~“Don't move. You're under arrest” the police officer repeated.They came close to me and picked the gun I was holding with a cloth.The other officers inspected Antonio and investigated the cause of his death after they confirmed he's really dead.“He was shot” one of them said and looked around the environment for more evidence.“Someone called us here,” another said.If it wasn't Antonio that called the police, then who did??“You're the only one and we caught you holding a gun. You killed him right, Mrs Romano?” A police officer asked.I remained mute and stared at them without an answer. They exchanged confused looks between themselves.One went and picked the ropes up.“There's more to this. We need to investigate this well. But for now, you're our prime suspect and the culprit to the murder of Antonio Romano” he said.“Take her away,” their leader commanded.It was then I began screaming.“I didn't kill him. How can I kill my own husband? I didn't kill him! I'm innocent”
Ivan was still laughing till Antonio interrupted him.“Son of Dante Karamazov? Russian Mafia Lord?” He asked.“Yes. I came to Italy just to kill you. My father sent me here and I'm here to carry out his mission” Ivan replied.“I won't go down easily,” Antonio said.“I'll see if you still have that confidence when I blow her head off” Ivan said and pointed a gun to Gemma's head.“Don't kill her. Face me and leave her out of it” Antonio said.“Drop all your guns and kick them far away from you” Ivan instructed.Antonio dropped his guns down and raised his arms in the air.“See, there's nothing on me now. Take the gun away from her” Antonio shouted.“Not so fast! Kneel down. I want to see you beg for life. Who knows, maybe I'll pity you and let you live” Ivan said.Antonio knelt down and Ivan removed the gun from Gemma and pointed it at him, approaching him menacingly.He got close to Antonio and fixed his gun directly at Antonio's face.“If only my dad could see the pitiful you
~ANTONIO~ I heard Gemma's screams for help when I was still talking with Sir Edward and informing him of my plans to leave the crime family and leave the country. Gemma was clearly calling out to me for help.I excused myself from Sir Edward and ran towards the car with Mateo and Marco. Halfway, I saw a car speeding off.It increased the adrenaline in me and I ran faster to the car. When I got to the car, I saw that it was widely open and saw Emilia asleep. Gemma was missing. She wasn't in the car.Who could have done this?“Ivan!!” My inner voice answered.He's the only person desperate enough to avenge Margaret's death.I placed my finger in Emilia's nose to confirm she's still breathing. She must have been knocked off by Ivan before taking Gemma away.“Boss, what are we going to do now?” Mateo asked me.“I fucking don't know” I replied. I was exhausted, frustrated and angry and my brain wasn't thinking right now. It's times like this I wish I
Ivan was furious when he saw Antonio and Gemma come down from the car.The nerves of them, to show their horrible faces here!He quickly jumped in and blocked their path.“What the hell are you doing here?” He barked at them.“I came to pay my last respects to the dead,” Antonio replied.“You're not wanted here. Leave before I do something stupid” Ivan threatened.“We don't want a fight. We just want to pay respects to Margaret and leave. Don't ruin Margaret's funeral with your outburst” Antonio said.Gabriella stepped behind Ivan and eyed Gemma from head to toe.“I won't let you both get close to her corpse” Ivan swore and pushed Antonio hard on his chest.Mateo and Marco stepped in to protect Antonio.“Stop it, Ivan. Allow them to pay last respect to the dead” Sir Edward said. He's present at the funeral. He flew straight to Italy because of the funeral.Ivan had no choice but to step aside for Antonio and Gemma to pass. They walked to Margaret's corpse holding flowers