[ DESTINY CARTER ]
"How dare you to come inside this room."My skin hairs stood straight when a rage filled manly roar echoed in the room.
My blood froze into my veins.Shit!What had I done?I shouldn't had ventured on my own in someone's house without permission.
Who I am?A homeless orphan girl whom he saved and gave shelter but curiosity took best of me and I ended up risking my own life as the man who rescued me,didn't reflect in the raging devil who was standing in front of me.
"Ti chiedo qualcosa di principessa.I odio l'ignoranza."He roared in Italian,luckily I understand what he said as I spent most of my life in Italy.
(I ask you something Princess.I hate ignorance.)
"I was..was...lost and reached here.I am sorry."I gathered the leftover courage in my timid heart and answered.
He muttered something under his breath,may be a few curses and hit his fist on the wall,blood oozed out from the wound but he didn't even wince.
"You hurt yourself Stefa-"I paused remembering Adam's warning that no one address him by his name,"Sir please treat your wound or it will get infected."I suggested forgetting that my life should be my first concern.
"Leave."
He yelled which resulted in me flinching in terror,his voice had a deadly warning.
"Sir I am sorry-"I tried to apologize for my silliness but he pulled out a gun from his waist.
"Leave before I puncture your skull Destiny Carter."He said each syllable in dead drop calmness and I wasted no other second to flee away from the room.
I ran pushing everyone who comes in my way to the room I spent my night in.My heart was in my throat.Did he really targeted a gun on me?
No!My foolish heart wasn't ready to accept what I just gone through.My pulse started dropping as I slumped down on the floor as soon as I closed the door behind my back securely in a fear if he really wish to punish me for entering in a forbidden zone.
Why everytime I got betrayed by my hopes?
I asked this question to myself the millionth time.In Stefano,I saw a hope for a new life,perhaps he might help me to build a new start for myself but now reality begun to dawn upon me that I had fallen into another hell and Stefano seemed to be the King himself.
The day rolled on but I didn't dare to step outside the confinement of the four walls of my room,it seemed like the safest place,Stefano's red eyes couldn't let me breath in relief though no one came for me in the entire day except a maid,who wanted to give me my food but I gave an excuse that I wasn't feeling hungry.
Soon the room started depriving of sunlight which means the day had ended and now its time I must gather some courage to face the aftermath of my stupidity.I would beg for my life if he really wants to take it for a mistake I didn't do intentionally.
Well mistakes aren't done intentionally!My mind mocked at me.Suddenly,a soft knock on the door again quickened my heartbeats,what if he summoned for me.I clutched my knees tightly to my chest and prayed all the holy verses I could remember at the moment.
The knock came again.
"Destiny are you alright?"Came the soft voice of Povetta from other side of the door,by her tone,it didn't feel like she was here to take me back to Stefano.
"Destiny please open the door,you're scaring me now."She again knocked and it made me cowardly twist the knob of the door.
She stepped inside and gave me a sympathetic look,"Don't mind his words Destiny.He was in anger that's it."She tried to comfort me I know but what about the gun.
I bite on my lip to stop myself from crying in front of the person who was closest to a friend amid the dangerous strangers.Next moment,I was pulled by her into a tight embrace.
"Shhh don't cry,it's alright.You are safe here."She stroked my back to comfort me.
"I am so scared of him Povetta.I just want to go from here.Please take me out of this place."Tears welled up in my eyes again as I recalled the terrifying scene,his murderous gaze and the silver point of gun glaring at me.
"I am sorry Destiny but you're not allowed to leave the estate unless Stefano permits you and I fear he will do such a thing by looking at your current state.Don't be scared of him now hmm."She wiped my tears with a tight smile.
"I didn't go there intentionally.I swear Povetta."I sobbed.
"Shh I know Destiny.You don't have to give clarification of anything."She shook her head negatively.
"Come let's go for dinner,everyone is already present at the table.Mary told me that you didn't eat your lunch so come with me now.You must be hungry."She said.
"Perhaps he wouldn't want to see me if I will join you all at the dining table.I am fine here."I tried to reject her offer but she caught my forearm before I walk from there.
"Don't be a pussy cat Destiny.For you relief Stefano won't join us.He is out of of the city for indefinite time."She told me that made me consider her offer.I was bored of the plain white walls around me.
"I am scared of other men too."I hesitated as I didn't want to feel weak but I wasn't the same brave girl I used to be when I was small,specially among the family of dangerous looking people.
"They won't even spare a glance at you,morever Alessandro will be there.Are you scared of him too?"She asked and I nodded my head in a no.My tears almost dried up.Usually I would not like some stranger to see me cry but Povetta was like a straw for a sinking man to hold in a stream.
"You're a strong woman Destiny.Just remember I am just a few rooms away from you if you need me anytime."She patted my cheeks.I saw an elder sister in her,the way she showed me only warmth and comfort.
"Thank you Povetta."I smiled in gratitude.
"Hey now go and sober up yourself.You look awful."She pushed me towards the bathroom.
I dragged my exhausted body towards the bathroom thinking if I would survive here if I'd Povetta with me.
Specially when Stefano will be back!
[ STEFANO DE NIRO ]I sat on the edge of my office desk,a bandage taped on my knuckle,bruises all over my chest,with few of fainting blue and black wounds,specimen of my life."You look awful boss,"Luca released a gasp entering in his office,he had seen his master many times in battered condition and each time,it bothered him,after all Stefano was the future of their mafia world."You may leave now Doctor,thankyou for coming on short notice."Luca said to the doctor,who treated my wounds and currently prescribing my medicines."It is my duty for De Niro family Luca."Doctor Nicholas nodded his head in respect and headed out of the room."Let's go in the bar,"I said to Luca as the room smelt like antiseptic and metallic tangy blood.I had been living in blood and death but the smell never suited me.He nodded his head in understatement and we walked to the mini bar of my mansion.The day couldn't end on such horrible note when I had to raise gun on a woman,a woman whose pair of beautiful
[ DESTINY CARTER ]"You are fiesty like a vixen Destiny,it makes me more crazy to taste your rawness."He stepped closer with a smile of a wolf,his appearance was no less than of a hungry beast,lust and mad desire dropped from his facial expressions.I tried to paste myself to the wall behind me,I must be a fool to think that the four barren wall would swallow me.I was only fourteen!"Please don't..don't come near me."I hardly whispered seeing my doom becoming a reality. "Not a chance tonight pretty little figa."He smirked taking off his belt,I could smell tabbacco and expensive alcohol from him that made me puke."I won't let you touch me Victor Niccoli."I dared to retaliate having no ray of hope to escape but at the moment I wanted him to kill me,at least the never ending suffering would finally eliminate my existence. His eyes turned firy red in pure anger and next I remember he kicked me hard in the stomach.I let out a sharp scream,it hurt like hell,I felt my inner organs burs
[ DESTINY CARTER ]Stefano's lips were adamant to spoil my lips,I tasted my own blood mixed with our saliva,but this feeling,the euphoric sound of our heavy breathing.His hands roamed shamelessly on my sides,squeezing them on sensitive places,he pressed some old bruises but weirdly it only sent a wave of pleasure in my body.It was only when my lungs begun to give up,he pulled away but not distanced himself,his body was pressed on mine.What the hell did happen!Wasn't I having a wild dream of Stefano kissing me?"Cazzo scoppio di assaggiare queste labbra da quando la principessa di notte. "He breathed out and started dropping a chain of wet sloppy kisses on my neckline.(Fuck I wanted to taste these lips of yours since that night Princess)Did he really mean those words?He lusted me since we met on the street?Should I feel humiliated because he saved me to fuck me later as payback?Numerous questions were swirling in my head which fogged by his perfect seducing.He is a charmer who
[ STEFANO DE NIRO ]What is she doing to me?When did she started effecting me?I thought to myself.Our wild moments replayed in my mind.How could I loose my control.She was not someone I dared to play.Of coarse she was one of those few women I truly respect but there is another truth that she was not my type.She is so naive.I turned the knob of the shower once my hormones cooled down after our wild encounter.I was angry on myself.She must be feeling low of me as I always see respect for me in her eyes.Unlike everyone,she doesn't see me as a man whore but her Boss who is very successful in his business and it is the reason I chose her to play the part if my temporary wife because she would never want anything from me.Hours passed but I could not sleep nor ignore the innocent blush that crept on her cheeks.She had the most supple lips I ever tasted.Her feathery skin under my fingers still gave me an urge to devour her beauty again.Control Stefano? You can't let her reach to you
[ DESTINY CARTER ]I felt something hard against my cheek. I could hear rapid heartbeats.When I opened my eyes ,the person's face caught my sight.The devil handsome was sleeping with slightly open mouth.His forehead had creases as if he was in deep anxiety.I gulped looking down as his intense eyes filled with worry landed on me.He realized something and immediately pulled himself out of the couch."Cara Mia easily,you are not fine yet."Alessandro,the only person after Povetta in the mansion hurried over me in his half sleepy state.Though his attention wasn't focused on me,I felt cautious in the presence of a man,specially after the inevitable incident with Stefano.I clutched the blanket more on my chest."I am fine Alessandro,you don't need to be worried."I tried to sound healthy but it came like a dry hoarse whisper."Here have some water first."He placed a glass of water near my lips,our close proximity again made me squirm but he didn't notice my discomfort.I felt better aft
[ DESTINY CARTER ]After lots of teasing,laughing and talking about random stuffs we read about Alessandro over the media.He asked me for a walk in the vast garden of DE Niro's.I happily agreed with his idea as I wanted to feel some fresh air.We started walking slowly over the soft trimmed grass.It soothed my aching feet as I walked barefoot so did he."Why you bring me here?I mean Stefano or your other cousin Adam wouldn't mind that you are giving a refugee girl a tour of DE Niro's private property."I stuttered looking nervously at him and beautiful natural scenario."To spend a beautiful evening with my friend and do not ever call yourself a refugee or outsider Cara Mia,Stefano had never brought you in the DE Niro mansion if he treats you only as a rescued girl or whatever so its your home too as long as you stay here."He smiled sheepishly and forwarded his hand for me to take.I didn't budge him and placed my palm on his hand.We silently walked along the row of flowery bushes.
[ STEFANO DE NIRO ]The meeting with Petrov got canceled on the eleventh hour much to my annoyance,I compromised with my fixed schedule for the day and I hate such disorder in my leadership.One day or I say very soon I would take over my father's place as the Don King of DE Niro legacy and such incidents would throw negative effect on my abilities to become the Capo.Calling my day off after going through the current exports of our wine,I decided to return back to estate as I couldn't take off my mind from Destiny.Her white face when she was whimpering in fever,all caused by my insatiable lust and I hate to admit I stil do want her.I felt guilty of invading her innocence and dignity so it was my debt to show her my regret because I won't ever vocalize those feelings I had never felt for anyone.I don't know why but I wanted to.She deserved kindness and respect as a human being though I can't give her the right to be my girl.I could not lie.She looked absolutely spellbinding in
[ STEFANO DE NIRO ]I walked too and fro as each passing second felt like a century to me.Okay it's hyperbolic but I am a person of less patience when it is linked to something very important for me."Can you stop killing the poor tiles and my fragile brain.I am getting a headache."Alesaandro groaned and the next I knew I was leaning over him who sat there munching pop corns on the comfortable leather beany bag."Nope until your so called professional team find out her address bear my hospitality."I smirked snatching the bowl of pop corns from him and threw it in the trash bin."What the f*ck was that you a*shole."He glared me."All you're are doing is eating like a pig who hasn't fed from ages.I don't ca you here to enjoy your a*s here when I am practically dying each moment until I get my wife's whereabouts."I said and run my fingers in my already messed up hairs."You call me urgently.Wow who am I telling,"He threw his hands in the air dramatically,"It's mid night and normal p
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