Rodrigo's POVShe looked at me and blinked her eyes. "You don't have to do anything, you don't have to lift me up, I can manage on my own"I know that you can" She would always try to push me away no matter how many times I tried to get closer to her."So tell me, what is it that you want to take me to? I would like to rest my head""You don't intend to rest your head, you Intend to sit here feeling bad and down, don't play me Isabella" I strode out of the room with Isabella trailing behind me, as we got to the car, Jennifer and Marcello were already waiting for us inside the car. I guess that I was pretty hard on her at the dining table and needed to make up for it so I opted for this, taking her out seems to be the only way that I can make up for all the things that I had done to her. "Where are we going?" She asked again as Marcello took the wheels. I purposely sat next to her so that she would not get a chance to talk with Jennifer. I wondered what it was that they talked about
Jennifer's POVMarcello had left me to go talk with some of the men, I had nothing to do other than watching these shirtless men just didn't feel right. It was a good thing that Rodrigo was far away from me, the manner he was looking at me during the breakfast table had me creeped out, I wondered if he knew something or if it was just a mistake? The only thing that I could do was stay far away from him, and that was what I did. I toured around the training ground, walked into the boxing ring, and reclined into a seat."What are you doing here all alone?" A deep voice suddenly asked me and I turned around only to see the tall muscular man staring at me. "Do I know you?" From the way that he was shirtless, I knew that he was one of his men. However, I have no interest in getting along and having a chit chat with him. "No I don't, but you are beautiful""Thank you" I was about to walk away when he handed over some gloves."Do you want to try it out?""No thank you, I am going" As I was
Isabella's POV"What are you thinking?"I knew that he already knew what I was thinking yet he would rather play dumb than admit that he was also the one to blame. His men were just like him, they followed his footsteps like fools and that was what made Marcello shoot his own man. They had no love for themselves, a simple punishment would have solved everything, but then they would rather kill a soul than let a man go. The severity of that Man's offense should not have been death. That was too much of a punishment to give to him. I hated the fact that I could not do anything to help Jennifer or even the poor soul who had lost his life. I know he had acted like a douchebag by trying to hold her even when she refused. However, Juan Carlos's punishment should have been enough or a few more beatings for touching the master's woman. These people would not do that, they would rather end life as if Blood tasted sweeter than milk."Do you have anything to say?""No, I don't""I can see righ
Marcello's POVShe raked her hand through her hair and when I attempted to touch her face, she threw her face to the other side."Don't touch me, you suffocate me right now and please can you move back, don't crowd back" She rolled her eyes and I took a step backward. I was mad at myself for what I had done but it wasn't really intentional. Everything that I had done had been because if I hadn't done it back then that man would have gotten away with what he did and perhaps hidden in another different place again."I hate myself right now" I had to admit that to her and she saw it in my eyes. However, that was still not enough, she threw her face to the other side and walked back to her seat."You need to leave, I have a meeting right now and don't want to be disturbed. You should come back later, alright?"."How about the dinner? You haven't said anything to me"What exactly do you want me to say to you?""Say yes""Yes, are you happy now? Will you leave me alone? Or do you still have
Marcello's POVI almost jumped with the Thought that it was Jennifer coming back to take her phone, but it wasn't. It was Grandmother Patricia. She was here for something that I had no clue about. "Don't you have work to do these days""I will always have time for Jennifer""Are you here because you have time for her or because you are begging her to take you back for your stupidity the other day at the training center"I was nonplussed, how did she know about that? Did she keep tabs on her or was it Juan Carlos who was her informant? He seems to be her favorite person at the moment and that was really annoying. I wonder what she saw in him that was so hard for her to see in me. She has always loved me but ever since I started going after Jennifer, she seemed to dislike me a lot. Even though she was her, I could not let her distract me from anything. I texted Shawn that Jennifer was not going to make it and deleted the message so that she wouldn't have to suspect anything."How did
Isabella's PovAs I read through the letter that Maxwell had sent over to me through Jennifer, tears brimmed down my face. He seemed to have been determined to get me out of this ridiculous marriage that Rodrigo had confined me in. However, it was rather impossible for him, Maxwell had no connection with Rodrigo. He knew people in higher places, Maxwell could never do that and perhaps somewhere in my heart I saw that coming, but that doesn't make the pain any better.What ripped Her apart was the fact that he was leaving and returning to his life, he had already given up on me before I even gave up on him. I was willing to come back to him after a whole year was over. His exact words were that 'he had gone back to the United States before he lost his life. An ordinary clerk will never be able to beat the most feared and ruthless man."So what does it say?""He is gone, Maxwell is gone, he made the best decision by leaving but why does it feel as though it is the worst for me. I canno
Rodrigo's POVShe quickly wiped her tears, I saw it so there was no need to wipe her tears as if she had been smiling. I know she was crying, I saw it with my eyes, I am not foolish at all. I got it and this woman makes it seem as though I am foolish."Tell me, Isabella""Something flew into my eyes, I wasn't crying""Huh?" I glared at her, she just thought that I was one of those dumb men who were easy to fool, but I wasn't, especially when it comes to her. Taking slow steps towards her, I lifted up her jaw and she looked right into my eyes, her eyes cold, it had this fire and sadness in it, a whole lot of emotion in those beautiful eyes and it didn't go unnoticed by me. For the first time, I felt responsible and just pulled her into my arms as I plopped to the bed. She didn't push me away, she did not push me any time that I tried to do anything but she did not hug me back either."From the way that your heart is beating and your eyes are sad, I am aware that you are sad. I don't
Isabella's POVI had no clue what just happened and why I was Kissing Rodrigo like that. I had never kissed anyone that way, not even Maxwell. I raked my hand through as I glanced at the man who has been on a call with his Grandmother ever since we got into the car. I was disgusted with myself for kissing him that way, and if it wasn't for that call that came in right on time, I would have ended up having sex with him. When the thought crossed my mind once again, memories of our hot kisses in the bedroom Infiltrate my mind. I tried pushing it out of my head but couldn't. This was not what I planned for, Maxwell had just gotten on the plane, the last thing that should be happening was me whoring myself to the very same man who had been behind our break up. If it was for him, then I would not even be in this country.When I closed my eyes and tried to reminisce my memories with Maxwell, somehow my mind kept thinking about Rodrigo. His cologne lingered in my nose making it impossible fo
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