Marcello's POVWhen the loud ringing interrupted my meeting with some of my men once again, I had to dismiss them so that they could go while I had to focus on other things. It was Jennifer calling again, I had to ignore her, this Woman was making me fall for her yet again destroying what I had with her, I didn't know what her problem was and why she did what she did.Shawn still had eyes for her, yet she couldn't see that it saw that but just didn't want to tell him to back off. She was still hung up on whatever they had. I should have known that she wasn't really over him but I was fed up with her attitude. "Boss, there is someone who is here to see you""If it's my girlfriend, tell her that I am not around" I had to say to one of my men, of course I was still mad at her, she didn't get it and was honest about doing whatever she wanted, I was madly in love with her that was why she did the things that she did, it was because she knows my feelings for her would never change and I wi
Marcello's POVWhen he was gone, I had to call you my driver and headed over to Jennifer's office, her assistant was not on the seat, and his desk looked empty as if he had not been there the whole day which was weird since he does not miss a way. That was why he won so many awards in the company. However, I didn't bother to stand for longer at the reception since he was not around. I made my way to her office, and just as I entered her office, she landed a hard slap On that damned attorney's face. My blood boiled seeing him there."What are you doing here?" I grabbed him and pushed him away from her. "You know that I respected myself and controlled my anger out of respect for Patricia but now this isn't her Place, I have no reason to do what I did that day"Jennifer was surprised to see me, she thought that I wouldn't come to see her since I was still mad at her and I would not have gone if it wasn't for Shawn who Came around. After the talk that I had with you, the anger that I fe
Jennifer's POV"Shawn came around the office and we talked"My eyes widened and I stared at him lost for words to say, what was he thinking? Why will he come around after what he did last night? Was he trying to ask for it or what? So Many things went through my mind and I wondered which was which, he didn't even bother telling me before he went to his office. Has he lost his mind? I wanted to know which it was but that was not possible since I made clear to him that there was nothing that would happen between us, and I was not going to ever pick up his calls again."What did he say to you? You should not believe whatever he says, I don't know what is wrong with him""He didn't do much you know, we only talked and he told me to take care of you and not to make you cry for a day, he also said that I should tell you that he is sorry for what he did yesterday""Ooh" I reclined back on the seat, I don't know what had suddenly come over him that he had to go to Marcello, I admired his mov
Rodrigo's POVStaring at Isabella from the window as she watered her little garden that she had started some weeks ago, I was jealous of how she took care of them well but when it came to me, she didn't really care so much, even our kisses were out of she couldn't help. However, I was planning to change all that once we get to the vacation. She won't have to ask for kisses but I will kiss her and make her see how much I want her to be next to me all the time.When I tried to step away from the window and return to the video clip that I was watching about the assault that took place in my workplace, my eyes fell on Isabella talking and laughing with one of the workers, it seemed he was interested in gardening as well or was impressed by the manner that she took care of her little garden, whichever it was I was really impressed by the manner that she talked to him. I was jealous of everything that was happening. She was being nice to him as well. She was nice to everyone else, Jennifer
Rodrigo's POV"I doubt that you know the person even if I am to tell you who it is but then how can I tell you when you don't know anyone who is within for you here"That was a slap to the face, to know that she was implying one of those women had brought those books over to her but then I know them and she does not have to tell me whether I know them or not."Who told you that I don't know anyone, you will be surprised by the number of people that I know""What is it that you want from me?"She was not glad that I had called her into my study. This was the first time that she was entering here. Any other Woman in her shoes would have taken the opportunity and looked around. She did not notice her picture was hanging on the wall. She just didn't notice anything at all. The only thing that she noticed was the fact that I had called her into the office."Is that how you talk to your husband?""Not at all, that is not how I talk to my husband but that is how my husband wants me to talk t
Isabella's POVAnger, and pain, consumed my heart as we set off on that trip, taking a vacation to the Bahamas was something that I didn't want, of course, everyone would love to go there but then I had to ride with Rodrigo, after what he did a couple of days ago, I am mad at him and won't want to have anything to do but that was impossible, especially with all of his relatives on the trip with us. Who bloody brings the entire Valentino family on a vacation? I mumbled under my breath, it was so good that he was so preoccupied with Marcello that no one heard me. The rest of the family were yet to arrive which means that I can still be mad at you for a few more minutes or hours.."What's with the long face? You are taking a vacation, away from Mexico City, away from the contagious bloody business and you are not smiling, that is so sad Isabella""Will you talk to your subordinate and stop bothering me" I walked away leaving Juan Carlos grinning alone, he was just as annoying as his b
Jennifer’s povIsabella looked at me, I could tell that she understood what I was trying to say, I know that sometimes Rodrigo can be over bearable, but so was Marcelo however I fell madly in love with him and now I don't regret anything that I had made back then, even though that during that time I despised him so much and wished that he will just let me go so that I will go back to Sean. It took a while for me to realize how much I am in love with him and how I can't do without him despite anything. I had to overlook the fact that he was temperamental and aggressive, most times violent or would I say all the time. I try to remember the fact that he grew up with no mother who would love him and his father committed suicide, the only thing that became his friend was guns and bullets.“So you think Rodrigo is different?”“ I will be honest with you Isabella, the men in the Valentino family are known for being ruthless and Rodrigo is the king of them he controls almost half of the cart
Isabella pov“Why don't you answer the question?”Staring at Jennifer, she stayed right back at me, our hearts raced, our muscles tensing up as footsteps drew closer, I did not need to look back and put a name around the familiar steps, his cologne lingered in my nose almost driving me insane as my breathing shallow, I clutched onto my garment hoping I don't pass out from having to fight these desires.“What now?” Jennifer whispered and I wish she didn't, he was right behind us, he had heard it all. There was no need to deny it. It would be stupid. Marcelo was his wonderful friend and he loved him. While his girlfriend gossips about his name, his boss's wife listened, that was something we could never deny and so I stayed put wondering what his next move was going to be. He was not going to punish us for talking about his friend since he also talks about us behind our backs, though I have never heard him, I just sensed he was going to, this was Rodrigo Valentino, and it was possible f
Rodrigo’s povI stared into space standing at her doorstep and contemplating if I should just knock or ring the bell and then I finally settled to ring a bell. It was just as I expected when I rang the Bell, Jada opened the door with a smile on her face, with how she smiled widely, I had a feeling she was expecting someone, perhaps, the boy who had been flirting with her. I have been watching them since I lodged in the hotel that was close by, but I decided to stay away just to give Isabella some time before finally coming over to pick up my portrait that she had taken from my study, which was just an excuse for me to see her as well and talk to her. Jennifer told me that she was still confused about this whole Carmen's situation and I had to tell her the truth so that she does not think that I cheated on her because I never did.“ Are you waiting for someone?”“ No one” She shook her head and stepped out of the way for me to get into the house.“ Jada, who is it?” That was Isabella’s
Isabella’s pov“Mother” my eyes crowded with tears as I stared at the woman who had given birth to me, I thought she was sick and wouldn’t be able to get back with us but looking at her right now standing with my father it seemed as though she was already healthy.“ Isabella” she whispered and that was when I realized that she was really alright and nothing was wrong with her and me, my feet moved gently and I quickly ran into her arms and embraced her tightly as though she would disappear if I let her go.“ What happened? How are you alright? the last time that I saw your picture it seemed as though you were never going to make it, and you will never be healed again”“ That young man provided the best doctors for me and I had to go abroad with your father” What young man was she talking about? I was confused. no one told me about this and all the while I would ask for Rodrigo, he would ask me if I wanted to talk to them but I would say no because it would be too much for me to bear.
Isabella’s povRodrigo allowed me to go on a trip to Jada and even though that should be the best time of my life it seems as though it wasn't. Jada was at the beach and I was in the house watching a show that I wasn't really interested in so I kept thinking about him all the time. Picking up his mobile that I had taken from the study, I ran my index finger on his face and smiled, if there was anything about Rodrigo it was the fact that he was the only man who was capable of making me happy, and despite everything that happened between him and carmen I was still very much in love with him even without me admitting it. When the door closed right behind me I realized that Jada was back home, I thought she was going to spend all day at the beach.“ You are back”“ And you have been staring into space again, you know if you miss him so much, all you have to do is just say it out loud and then I'll have him come over here and the both of you can make up then having you staring into space t
Rodrigo’s povIt was late, and by the time Marcello returned home, I had to head back into the room to go be with Isabella, I could not bear to leave her alone even for a moment. She moved out of the room but then I could not let her sleep alone so I slept with her in the same room. hearing footsteps approaching she could tell it was only me and did not bother to look up as I drew closer to the door, she sat on the vanity mirror staring at the reflection of herself.“ What are you thinking?”“ Don't bother me and just go to bed” She was saddened and was in a state of upheaval, I could see that.“How many times do you want me to apologize for what happened? I'm really sorry for everything and wish that I could go back in time, and then I would never have done that. you don't know how bad I feel that you have to be the one who is suffering. I love you, Isabella” She does not say a word and I know that she loves me as well, but then this was not even the right time to make such confessi
Marcello’s povRodrigo was sitting on the stool in the bar sipping his favorite drink when I walked up to him, he was not happy I could tell by how he stared into space. It has been days since Alejandro and his Cartel fell apart, and that woman Carmen was killed. Everything should be back to normal but then it seemed as though it was falling apart and Rodrigo’s marriage to Isabella was slowly crumbling down, I had no clue what to do, and when Jennifer tried to talk to Isabella they ended up arguing. she has not really been herself ever since the attack with Alejandro. he left her traumatized and she had been in shock for some days that she did not eat or talk, but the doctor visited her and Rodrigo made an appointment with the hospital, she needed help and so he gave it to her. but then she was mad at him for having let that woman kiss him and could never forgive him, she saw what she saw but we all know that Rodrigo will never do that to her, he was madly in love with her when she w
Isabella’s povI've never been so furious in my life like the way I am right now. This man wasn't a monster, he was a beast for even admitting that he loved blood.“ You are sick, I swear that something is wrong with you” I quickly kicked him attempting to get away when he grabbed me and ripped apart my shirt. my eyes widened and I was speechless for a moment, but then I knew that if I did not fight him he was going to end up forcing himself on me. He lashed his lips on my neck, kissing me while I struggled pushing, kicking, and scratching, trying to get him away from him, but he was so strong that he wouldn't budge. I wondered what monster was this, I was sure that he was going to leave marks on my fragile body, the wet kiss that he laid on my skin made me so disgusted that I almost puked, but then I knew that I needed to concentrate on him and not get carried away otherwise he will be able to live up to his dream and make me be disgusted with myself.If he ever has his way with me I
Isabella’s pov“No! Please don’t do this” I pleaded with him but then he did not listen and was more concerned about taking me against my will. I have always known right from the first time that I set my eyes on him that he was a monster and capable of anything, but I never expected that he would go this far to try and get to me.“ Open your legs” he ordered and I glared at him even though I was still pleading with him with my eyes.“ I can't”“ You can't or you won't”“ I can't and I won't” I was firm and that made him grab my jaw and squeezed it so hard that I felt the pain right in my head. So many times I whispered Rodrigo’s name in my head hoping that he would come to my aid and save me from the hands of this monster, otherwise I might fall and never be able to get back up again.“ I told you to be nice and I will treat you nicely but it seems as though you don't listen. If you do that to Rodrigo and he tolerates it, don't do it to me, I will Not tolerate such an attitude from y
Isabella’s povI was terrified when he threw me on the bed, but then I knew that I needed to get rid of this fear to focus, damn it was going to get his way with me and that would not be good.“ You got some nerve saying that to my face don't”“ You are the one who wanted to know so I had to tell you the honest truth, did you want me to lie to you? You said I should be honest and that was what I did, why are you making a big deal out of it?”“ I want you, I want to have you right now When he said those words I wished that someone could come in and put a bullet right through him so that he won't try anything stupid.“I already lost everything but I cannot lose you as well. That bastard Rodrigo fought back and now I will have to do to you what I've always wanted. I don't care if I lose everything as long as I have you, I'm okay with that. But what I cannot take is to see Rodrigo with you. The last time that I saw you two together, I almost wanted to kill him, but then it wasn't a close
Isabella’s povIt was the middle of the night when I heard voices coming from the hallway, I was terrified as I grabbed the white sheet and clutched it against my chest, I was so desperate for him to appear immediately and save me from this nightmare, but then my thought was quickly interrupted as the doors were just flung wide and Alejandro stepped into the room, he was Furious. the look in his eyes was frightening and at that moment I was frightened as I saw those darkened pupils. if it was anyone else who had walked into my room, I would have asked them what had happened, but a man like Alejandro was the least of my problems, I know it has something to do with the war he had going on with Rodrigo or the fact that his business must be failing since he was a drug lord in the city of Mexico.“ Do you want to smoke with me or perhaps drink with me?”“ I don't drink and I don't smoke” I was wondering why he was asking me such a silly question when he was aware that I don't engage in dri