[ DESTINY CARTER ]"How do you know my name?"He narrowed his eyes at me."You are the breaking news in the mansion,everyone is talking only about you and by your appearance I guessed you are one of the Niros so I predicted I see my assumption proved right."I replied."Oh you're quite an observant person by the way let me introduce myself officially yes I am Vincent De Niro Miss-"He paused not knowing my name yet."Destiny Carter,"I finished for him."Miss Destiny not an Italian I guess,neither by name nor your accent."He narrowed his eyes."You are quite an observant too,yes I am not an Italian by origin but most of my life spend here till present time."Touche,"He chuckled and by his soft gentleman's demeanor,he seemed more humble and non mafia type person or I say more like Alessandro."I can see your English accent is as strong as an English speaking person.I guess you have spent a good time in English region."I don't realise when our unexpected collision stretched into a hea
[ STEFANO DE NIRO ]Vincent returned in my life when I closed the dark chapters of my past,my father summoned him all of a sudden but why?Is he scamming against me and now Vincent is his new pawn to defeat me in this dirty power play.In my messed up life,only one thing is comforting,presence of Destiny.She came as a phantom of hope and light in my dark hellish life.I showed her my scars,the painful side of my life behind thr closed doors of my room.She is the first person after Vincent to know how my childhood spent,under my father's satanic rule over me.I let her treat my wounds,a force inside me told me to trust her and break all the barriers for her ti enter in the forbidden territories of my heart which,after ages woke up from a long hibernation.It reacts around her.I slept for hours as exhaustion of days took over my senses,I woke up around six in the evening,it meant I was passed out for five hours straight skipping lunch and now its almost dinner time where I have to fa
[ DESTINY CARTER ]I get dressed in a simple red full sleeved top and black skinny jeans with canvas shoes,ready to meet Maisie,Luca's wife whom I met once during the party at the estate and the woman is such a sweetheart,she didn't only save me from Gabriella's brutal attack by informing Alessandro about her stalking me to restroom but also introduced me to a circle of other nice women.Stefano told me in the early morning about Luca's request to send me at their home and how Stefano himself wants me to have a change of mind.I don't know his exact intentions,nevertheless I am happy and excited to see Maisie.After a quick breakfast with him in his room's balcony,I was told to be ready at nine thirty and here I am all set to go and sit inside the car."Godetevi il vostro giorno di sweetheart e non preoccuparti di me."Stefano's arms circled around my waist as he kissed my temple.(Enjoy your day sweetheart and don't worry about me.Its your time.)"I can't help myself from worrying
[ STEFANO DE NIRO ]I took a swig from my whiskey as the air over the rectangular table grew colder after a heated argument between I and my rest of the family.Antonio's flabbergasted facial expressions gave me satisfaction and true ointment on my yesterday's scars when I played my master card.He marched out of the room to take a break to calm down his nerves and his loyal pet followed right after him now Alfonso and Priscilla along with Alessandro,Povetta and Alessandro sitting like zombies,their silent stairs either on me or the door reflected their anxiety."You kept it a secret from us Stefano,how could you?My daughter has become a pawn for you."Priscilla shed some overmelodramatic tears,"You don't have any shame left in you."She sniffed.Her hollow and uselss concern for her daughter caused us to roll our eyes.I couldn't miss the ironic chuckle leaving Vincent's mouth."It was not a secret if you are trying to tear the bill on my head Aunt Priscilla.The deal was made between
[ DESTINY CARTER ]I didn't realise when evening rolled on.Maisie is full of energy and quite a good nature.She kept me busy for the whole day.I helped her to set the nursery of her children.Some works were unfinished so I promised her to visit some other time soon.As per Stefano's instructions,I took my farewell from Maisie who gave me her baked orange cookies and cried may be due to her hormones.By the time I arrived back at the estate,it was six in the evening,sun rolling on the horizon bathing everything in pink light.I spotted Stefano's favorite Corvette 92 parked in the porch means he was inside.May I report to him first or directly went to my own room.I couldn't decide so with mixed emotions I walked inside the main doors of mansion.I was greeted by walking out Alfonso and Priscilla,who passed me a strang cold look while passing by me.It meant something major happened in my absence.I decided in the moment to walk in my room.Alessandro's parents were here means Stefano m
[ DESTINY CARTER ]"I.. like it Stefano."I stuttered and hide my face into his chest after he assaulted my lips and collar bone in his office by pouring the wine on my skin and then he sucked every single drop,it was pure raw and intense.I never imagined in my life that one day I would allow a man to do all those things which I used to dread but now it was with the right man,the man I begin to love...perhaps."What?"He again pulled my face up and forced me to look at him."You liked my forceful act on you Principessa!Its insane."He was baffled by my words."I never said it was,its you who imagined everything on your own without giving me a chance to express how I felt."I rubbed his naked back in a circular motion.He didn't say anything,only kept smoking his cigarette."Stefano I know you care for me so much and even though it's not love making,you have always been sweet and gentle towards me but Adrian our personal life need a little spark."I said looking directly into his eyes u
[ DESTINY CARTER ]The night was total bliss,not because we spent another steamy intercouse but he shared about his personal life for the first time.We didn't make love last night.He said I needed rest as he could see how tired I was and it soothed the emotional ache somewhere.When I woke up,Stefano wasn't beside me,the bed felt cold,it meant he left very early but what made him wake up this early as it was just six in the morning.My body was relaxed after the good sleep of the entire night.He never lefty body.It was the most peaceful night I spent into his safe arms.I threw the blanket aside and went to bathroom to finish my morning business.The bathroom had steam of a fresh bath means Stefano wasn't at home.In fifteen minutes,I was dome brushing my teeth and cleaning my face and decided to head to the kitchen to have a strong coffee to start an energetic day.As I entered in the living room,Gina,the person maid assigned to me crossed my path."Good morning Miss Destiny I was
[ DESTINY CARTER ]I flipped the pages of the books I was reading trying my level best to concentrate on the content but it was absurd because my mind was drifted to our conversation we had our way to the academy.Stefano himself accompanied me to the next step of my life and more surprising,he didn't try to shadow us under the wondering stares of outsiders.He doesn't need recognition in Sicily or any other part of Italy.He is a renowned businessman aside his secret identity and walking beside a young woman,who isn't your sister catches the infection of rumors very fast.Surprising...isn't it?But it's true.Well I was quite most of the time as nervousness never leaving my bones but he tried his best to boost my confidence even in front of Old Mr. Trocelli.He kept asking about my studies and advised me on certain topics on which I have to tight my grip.His eyes were shining in the mid sun as he was driving himself.I found it weird but I couldn't interrogate him as our relation is sp
Three Years Later...They were sleeping peacefully in each other's arms,the most comforting place for them when they retired from the chaos of everyday life and when they got a little time for each other since Stefano took over the position of Italian Mafia boss and declared his monopoly over all types of mafia business.No one dared to go against him because defying him means inviting the deathbut the most ruthless man was slave to his beloved wife and children's wish.Destiny's sleep was broken by the piercing sun rays which were falling on her face . She tried to stretch her arms but couldn't as he was caging her into his tight grip.She smiled looking on her handsome husband's innocent face .His messy hairs were giving him a hot look.She could watch him sleeping for her whole life but she needed to get up because it was the day when all family members spend the afternoon together.Adam and his wife Sofia also used to join them as they were running their own steel company in Italy
[ STEFANO DE NIRO ]I waited behind the rusty barrels of pungent smelling chemicals for more than an hour waiting for the bastard to appear,my men had their guns aimed in every direction in case we face attack from our enemy."Venite Cassius che hai ratto."I cursed under my breath,the humidity inside a damp area,I was sweating and on the verge of loosing my patience but I knew it wasn't the time to think about my bodily discomfort."We are going in the other room."I whispered to the men."We don't think it's a wise idea Capo,look upstairs.His men are marching with machine guns,our one wrong move can sabotage our whole plan."Marcus replied who was leading the gang.I sighed in frustration.I had no choice but to act on his suggestion as he had faced such attacks before.Ten minutes later,Alessandro's voice floated into my ear through the bluetooth device."My part of task is done brother.Don't worry most of his men won't attack on us so move ahead.""Marcus step one is successful no
[ STEFANO DE NIRO ]"Are you sure Adam that he is hiding in the closed chemical factory?"I asked Adam for the hundredth time as its been three days we searched for Cassius like hounds in the wilds but all the possible places were clean of his presence means he chose a least suspected place."Yes brother I have kept a close tab around this area without telling you because I wanted to be sure first and last night my spy saw his men entering inside the old factory with daily essentials it clearly means they are hiding there."Adam replied."Hmm he is brilliant in choosing a hiding place but this time he played his best.We can't directly attack on the factory as it is located near the residential area so what is the plan Alessandro?"I looked over Alessandro whose eyes were darted on his laptop screen."Yes brother I was actually analyzing the map of factory and I found a secret passenge through which we can easily enter inside without coming across his first line security circle."He
[ DESTINY CARTER ]I woke up feeling light after crying last night.Stefano was there for me,he comforted me without asking the reason of my breakdown and I felt pampered.Stretching my tensed muscles and climbed out of the bed.Stefano was nowhere to be seen in the room,meant either he used the other room or he might leave at mod night,well were less chances of the latter.Instead of going inside the bathroom,I padded out of the room to look for Stefano,well it was early six in the morning.I found him sleeping on the sofa, his body sprawled.I tiptoes to have a look at him as it was about sunrise and Stefano,still sleeping.His face had crease lines even in deep sleep,he seemed in tension.I don't know what came into my mind,I jerked his shoulder to wake him up,the solo motive was to ask him to sleep comfortably on the bed."Hey what happened?"He tiredly opened his heavy eyelids immediately,creased appeared on his forehead."Good morning Stefano and I am absolutely fine."I played with
[ DESTINY CARTER ]"Come Maisie it's the time,"I spoke hardly as my throat constricted looking at a devastated Maisie sitting on the bench in a corner of the cemetery.She turned like a stone statue,after her outburst at the hospital,she stopped crying and didn't say a word to anyone. Today is the funeral of Luca.Stefano made sure that only the closest relatives of Luca's side attend the funeral to ensure the safety of us and specially Maisie.I sighed in dejection as she didn't flinch so I decided to shake her little."Maisie come let's say a final good bye to Luca."I shook her shoulder gently thus she blinked her eyes to glance at me with no emotion."I can't say good bye to him Destiny.He is alive with me here,"She placed her hand on the left side of her chest,"You should go and join others to ensure his final resting.I am glad finally he won't be bothered by anyone.We can spend as much time as we want.Isn't it the brighter side of his departure from this mortal world?"She sm
[ STEFANO DE NIRO ]I kept staring at her sleeping figure.Her serene face had a sheer peace on her angelic face.My fingers ached to trace her cheeks and pointed nose.Her forehead creased,means she had something terrible in her sleep.How could I face her once she will be alright?I made a promise to her and Luca's dead soul to avenge and I won't sit quite until I fullfil my promise.It was four am in the morning yet the sleep was far away from my eyes.Day after tomorrow is the funeral,I want it the most memorable day for her because Cassius is going to meet his doom as well.I want to make our relationship official to the world once I eliminate my last enemy from the earth.My phone's vibration caught my attention.I kissed her forehead and went to the living room so her sleep wouldn't get disturb.It was from Adam.I frowned in worry,it was too early for him to call me unless it's very important.I swiped the green button and held the phone to my ear,"Hello Adam why are you calling me at
[ STEFANO DE NIRO ]I sat absent-minded in the balcony of the two storey house of Luca's parents staring down through gazebo down at the tight security of my men,covering the whole area that even if a fly wants to pass,it couldn't without getting aimed by their alarmed guns.But what is the point of all this now.Luca is gone now.I felt my heart clench everytime I recalled his dying body in my arms,blood oozing out of his body.Why?To save me of coarse.I didn't feel like a weak coward man in my whole life before.The man who understood me like no one did has gone forever.My grip tightened around the cup I hold resulting it to break into pieces and I felt some shards piercing through my palm.But the pain was nothing compared to the ache inside of me."Stef what the hell are you thinking?"Vincent's concerned voice laced in anger floated into my ears but I didn't care to look up at him.I heard him suck a deep breath whereas he snatched the broken cup from my hand."Please come with
[ DESTINY CARTER ]NumbThats all I felt as soon as those words left Alessandro's lips.Luca can't be dead.The man has deceived death so many times.The man who never leaves Stefano's shadow even for a second."You must be mistaken someone else for Luca.He was with Maisie at the hospital when we were attacked.No its not him.You can call at the hospital and find out yourself."I said vigorously shaking my head to refuse the truth."I am not mistaken Destiny.Stefano has taken his body to his home town to bury him at his family vault thats why he is avoiding to take anyone's calls."He said,his voice too on an edge."No...no..no..how..how he can die.What about Maisie.Does she know?"I broke down completely,the ache in my heart was too deep and intense.It was only yesterday when we talked more than just two known strangers.The man protected me more than his life. "Shhh calm down Destiny.She doesn't know yet and we aren't telling her either until she recoveres from her after surgery recovery
[ DESTINY CARTER ]I fluttered open my eyes and again closed them instantly as the sharp pain in my head and bright light couldn't let me adjust my frail vision.My whole body was paining like someone pierced a thousand needles in my entire body specially my abdomen area,my throat was dry and burning.I couldn't move my legs.I made a few more attempts to open my eyes and look around my surroundings and finally I did it.I found myself lying on a hospital bed,the room was small,in hospital gown,many tubed attached to my body and a pure white room with blue drapes.All I remember the last night,the car was moving very slowly against the disastrous winds,I was only praying to reach at village safely when all of a sudden another car bumped into our car before our driver could proceed it hit us again,startled by the unexpected attack on us,the driver lost the control of steering wheel and next I remember Stefano pushing me off the slopes as Cassius attacked on us.He promised to come