When the brothers tasted it, it was delicious. Aria smiled to see their expressions of pleasure when eating.
But soon her serious expressions returned to her faces. She sighed, knew it would be a difficult battle. The day passed with Aria being ignored by the brothers. She did not care and continued watching them and not responding to their insults. Even when Laura threw a whole package at her head. Aria just laughed and said: "What a delight. Thank you." She also tried to talk to Lorenzo while he read the Beasters manga. "My sister is also a fan of this manga. I think you would get along. My favorite character is Louis and you?" Lorenzo did not answer, just ignored it. Even if the proposal to have someone who could talk to him about it would be interesting. Time passed in the same mood until evening. However, Aria was surprised that Laura had not come down for dinner. She knocked on the door of the room and got no answer. Worried, Aria came in and found the girl trembling with fever. Aria ran to give her a bath and warm her. The girl took a medicine for the fever, but hours passed and the fever did not pass. That was not normal. Lorenzo called the family doctor and he said it was an emotional fever. Seeing Laura calling for her father, it cut Aria’s heart. Aria called several times, but no one answered. It wasn’t possible for a meeting to last that long. Lorenzo borrowed his cell phone in his father’s attempt to answer. However, there was no answer either? Aria was furious with that. Didn’t that man care about his children? "Your father would need to be here, I’m sorry Lorenzo. Maybe you should go to him." Lorenzo denied. "My father won’t see me, I’ll take care of Laura. You can try." -------- Aria looked at the tall building of the Mancini company with some fear, the place looked like she would swallow it. Even so, she had the courage to enter. "Buona Notte, I’d like to speak to Mr Mancini." "Do you have an appointment?" the blonde woman asked her. "No, Miss. I babysit his children. It’s urgent." The woman understood the gravity of the situation and allowed her to enter. The young woman seemed really desperate. "All right. Go up. 7 floor, first room." "Grazie" Aria went up the elevator with a heavy heart. I hoped Laura would be fine. He went to the boss’s office. But someone stopped him. It was a brunette woman. "Do you have a schedule?" Aria was already getting angry about it. "I need to talk to Mr. Mancini about his daughter. Please, it’s urgent." "One moment. Sit down, please." She knocked on the door and came in. Aria sat down and called Lorenzo. I was worried about Laura. "The fever hasn’t increased, but it hasn’t decreased either. She keeps calling daddy." "You can come in." - Said the secretary, as soon as she hung up. Aria entered quickly. In front of her was a blond man with cold blue eyes. He looked at her with a cold look that almost paralyzed her. If there was nothing so important to say, he would be speechless. "Are you the new nanny?" Smiled gallantly. "Yes, sir. I have something urgent to tell you." He said, ignoring his attempt. "What’s the matter?" he said, sitting down and getting a glass of drink. "Sit down." He asked. "Laura is sick. The fever is not going down and she is calling for you." She did not sit down. "Did you come here just for that?" Giovanni said indifferently. That pissed Aria off, didn’t he really care? "Yes, sir. I care about them..." "Are you doing this to earn more? Said suspicious." I looked at your file. I know your fame. You can take advantage of my children to increase your salary, since you’re desperate. Aria wasn’t believing that. How dare he say that? He was charming, but a total asshole."No, sir. I really care about them. Laura is sick, she’s calling you." she tried to stay professional.
"I’m full of work. Kids do it to get attention."
Really, Aria wasn’t buying it. He couldn’t hold back anymore.
"Listen here, Mr Mancini." Spoke loudly. " Your daughter is very ill. I know you think giving everything money can buy is enough. But, no. No, that’s enough. They need a father. You know, don’t you know? Because all the drool you hired was gone. They don’t want a stranger. They want their father. Take the chance while you have them around."
"Listen here, girl..." He got up, trying to intimidate her.
"No, you have to listen..." - she cried out even if he was much louder than her.
"You’re losing your children. Soon you’ll become a stranger in that house and you’ll see the big mistake you’re talking about. If you don’t want to pay me, that’s fine. If you do, say goodbye too. I don’t mind. As long as you do your father’s duty" Sighed. " I just want to see them happy."
She left, slamming the door and leaving Giovanni stunned.
Upon arriving at the Mancini house, tears trickled down his face.
"How can this man be so horrible?" she whispered.
Giovanni wouldn’t want to be here today, especially when that random woman left his mind full of distractions. The man in front of him was terrified, fear could be seen in his eyes, but there was no forgiveness for traitors. Especially those who used their power to abuse children. "Please, please, boss, it’s a lie. I swear I didn’t do anything. I would never touch a child." he said tied to his chair. Giovanni did not answer, he just focused on hitting the man, discounting all of his anger, while that woman’s words came into his mind. It wasn’t his fault, it was that damn woman who took him away from his kids years ago. Doubt would never leave his mind or the hatred he felt for his children. Who was that nanny to say what she didn’t know? Did she know who he was? Who was she talking to? The abuser was tired of trying to fight, but the worst would come. At that moment, Giovanni already had his face and shirt full of blood. How dare that girl? If that son of a bitch, in fron
The next day was a mess for Aria. She got up early, making sure she was well dressed this time and would not be embarrassed if her boss was still at home. Aria came down the stairs and called her sister. "I know, Cass. But, Mr. Mancini said there will be no problem, don’t worry, all right? I’ll be there soon to help you prepare everything." "Is your sister worried?" Aria leapt at Giovanni’s voice. The man was really, really sneaky. "Good morning, sir." she said, nervous. " Yeah, she’s a little worried about being a nuisance." "She won’t be. I promise and I keep my word." Giovanni said, approaching her, staring at her with his cold eyes and making her shudder. "Daddy. You’re home." Laura screamed, running up to him. Giovanni gave a smile. Not even he could resist such cuteness. "Good morning, dear," he said hugging her. Aria smiled at the scene. Was she wrong about him? Curiosity made her look at Lorenzo, who did not seem to have the same impression of her. Perhaps she was ru
Today was a complicated day for Aria. It was the first official day she would go out with Laura and also the first day of Cassandra’s new high school. But she didn’t seem to be worried about it. Cassandra got up and said good morning to everyone. She walked slowly through the place until she accidentally ran into a vase and almost broke it. Cassandra did not hear anything falling, but she herself slipped, but was caught by someone. "Phew, I caught you in time." Lorenzo said, relieved. "I’m sorry, Lorenzo. I ended up being a nuisance to you." "It was nothing. It’s not your fault. Come on, let’s have breakfast." He took her hand and she allowed it. Lorenzo smiled, happy. ------ After breakfast, everyone got in the car and Alissa took them to their destinations. Houen College was the first, the most prestigious college in Italy and in which only children of billionaires studied. At least that’s what Aria knew about him. In fact, it was one of the colleges, from a network all over
Aria woke up sleepily. She noticed that she couldn’t move, something was holding her hands. A rope probably. The place where she was was was dark and bleak. However, she could notice several armed men leaning against the walls. And a red-haired man pointed his gun at her. His shirt was open and he was wearing sunglasses. "Look at Mancini’s new whore. What a cutie. Finally, one decided to stay with him. Even in the same house is living." He said, approaching and squeezing her face. "What do you want? Where is Laura?" she asked, even afraid, ignoring him. "Bring the mouse." He ordered. Laura had her mouth gagged with duct tape. The child cried and ran to Aria when she saw her. "How dare you do that to a child?" Aria screamed. "Who cares?" The man laughed. " The Mancini have been screwing up my company for a long time. There’s nothing fairer than me being rewarded, is there? Laura looked at Aria scared. She had prepared for moments like that. But her childish mind still
Giovanni observed the roles in front of him. The Russian mafia was back against him. Would it be the work of that person? He couldn’t tell at the time. At the same time that Aria and Laura were kidnapped, Spezia Dolce bakery had suffered an accidental fire. That Giovanni was sure it was no accident. The Russians were declaring war on him after all. Just because of the fall of the company’s stock? It wouldn’t be a silly reason, but it was a weak reason. At least they were already taking care of it. He waited for the phone to be answered. For sure, the deputy chief should be spending his time with someone. "Hey, boss. To what do I owe the honor of your call today?" Mateo said gasping across the line. "Mateo, do you know what happened yesterday?" "Of course I know, boss. Laura and the nanny were kidnapped by the Russians. You need me to torture them?" "No, for now I just want a meeting. Be here in half an hour." --------- Lorenzo was nervous, this was his first meeting after 3 ye
The next day, Aria woke up with no one by her side. Well, she couldn’t expect her boss to stay there all day. But Aria couldn’t help but blush as she remembered the day before. His scent was still present in the room. The woman was not to show weakness to anyone, but she was grateful for Giovanni’s help. Finally, she could not stay in bed all day. I could not accompany the youngest to school, but could take care of Laura. Giulia helped her get dressed and she thanked her. A dress was much easier, so Aria wore a blue one today. "Aria! You woke up." Laura ran to hug her, almost dropping her crutch. "Buongiorno, Laura. Yes, let’s do something today? Just don’t do something that makes me run after you. Please, I’m not in shape yet." she laughed. "Let’s play doll then. After you have breakfast. " Aria laughed, Laura was really smart. "You got it, boss." ----- At the breakfast table, Aria did not expect to meet Mr. Mancini. Giovanni just laughed and kept having his breakfas
Giovanni did not expect that he would receive a call from the school that day. But luckily, he had answered. "Mister Mancini? I’m glad you answered the phone for the first time in your life." Martha Mairani said across the line. " There was an incident with Lorenzo and Cassandra, so I suggest you come to the school and bring your employee too." She said, hanging up, Martha wasn’t to be chatty. Usually, Giovanni used to send someone else to deal with his children’s issues. But since he was here. He tidied up his shirt, put on a red tie and fixed his blond hair and went to Laura’s room where Aria was. The woman laughed as she watched the girl and looked at something on her laptop. He knocked on the door and said: "Miss Ricci, we have a place to go. Lorenzo and Cassandra are on the board. Giulia will take care of Laura." Aria jumped in. How come everyone there used to scare so easily? "Yes, sir." She stammered, I’m just gonna help Laura put the toys away. "I’ll meet you
3 years ago, something occurred that Giovanni would never forget. The day his wife looked at him with disdain, chained to a chair, he laughed and therefore shot her in the head. Rosso was a mysterious person who was frustrating his business. And everything that was stolen or destroyed was delivered to the Russian mafia. It took two years of investigation to find that name and months before they ran into the traitor. That day, he left home, his wife gave him a kiss and said good luck. He stroked the head of the children and left them sleeping. The operation was a careful operation that only a few trusted personnel knew. They needed a secret spy who was able to pass on the information at the last minute before he died. A recording that made Giovanni not believe his eyes. Until he saw for himself in the next operation, where Natasha spoke in Russian about the "products.". She sat on the merchandise of weapons and laughed. Giovanni couldn’t believe it. The woman he loved for ye
Giovanni couldn’t be more ready for that mission. It would be the day they’d rescue Aria and her baby. His men had already gone forward, disguised, to cover the ground and investigate.At that time, Lorenzo and Cassandra were already safe at home, which was someone less to worry about Giovanni. They and their closest agents were in a private jet and his gun was ready to fire a bullet right into Yuri Orlov’s head, he would regret hurting his daughter and kidnapping the woman he loved. And for all the other crimes he had committed against his family. He looked to the side and noticed Alissa and Mateo. It was hard for them too and Giovanni would allow revenge of both. "Be careful today, you two. You two are the ones I trust most. Even after your betrayal, Alissa, I know it was for a good cause." Mateo stood in front of his girlfriend, but, Giovanni just laughed. "Don’t worry. Alissa has done a lot for us and I understand why she acted as she did. Don’t worry, you’re safe."Sighing w
When Mateo showed her the picture of Aria’s grandfather and uncle, Alissa knew that her suspicions were correct.Looking at the photo of Mikhail Orlov, she felt repulsion. The desire to shoot in the middle of the face of that bastard and take that smile off his face, was huge. She promised herself that she would do it. Alissa would no longer be afraid and avenge her parents.They died just for information, but what kind? Would it be something about Aria’s parents? She’d have to find out. Now because of Natasha, they had some leads. Unfortunately, Alissa was dying of pain because of those sons of bitches. Then, Mateo would have to do the job for her. But soon, she could at least be up to give the final blow. ------The first place they decided to investigate was, incredibly, Alissa’s old house. The macabre place where her parents had been murdered. In this case, she thanked for not having to go there."My parents always kept copies of every investigation." she told Mateo through the
Lorenzo returned to the hospital room. The doctor took tests to check his health and recommended a psychologist.Cassandra had awakened at that moment and noticing the silence of Lorenzo, asked what happened. He hugged her strongly and this time, it was his turn to cry in her arms. Cassandra confronted him, allowing him to just cry without asking questions.-----Giovanni left them alone and sat briefly in the waiting room. He moved his feet anxiously. This time he checked the person who had died himself and yes, it was her, Natasha, his ex-wife. She was really dead. A hurricane of thoughts took over Giovanni’s mind. Many things were happening at the same time, and sometimes it was too much even for him. He needed to reorganize his thoughts. Had Natasha’s death been a move of Orlov? Probably not. Your ex would never do that if it was not by his own choice. The pieces still needed to fit. "Damn." Giovanni cursed mentally, he had never felt so lost as now. Aria was still missing, the
Chapter 49 - Surgery.Today was the most important day for Lorenzo and Cassandra. The day of the transplant.Lorenzo hugged her from behind when he saw her thoughtful. The bedroom window was open, showing a dubbed time."Are you nervous?" he asked, giving her a kiss on the cheek.Cassandra hugged him and held his hand. "I wish Aria was here. She would like to be." "Sure, she would. But my dad will be there. I know it’s not the same thing but..." Lorenzo said with a sigh. "I’m sorry she wasn’t here." Cassandra smiled, reaching his face and stroking his cheek. "It’s not your fault, dear." It was the first time she called him that. "Of any family, my father’s old family would hunt us forever. Without you to help us, I wouldn’t know what to do. I’m sure Aria will come back to us. I’m the one who’s useless and can’t do anything." Cassandra said angrily in her voice. " Don’t say that!" Lorenzo raised the tone of his voice." You saved me, Cassandra. We all love you here. I love you. You a
Natasha drove towards the hideout. She had expected them to take Aria, but that they attacked Laura was not a thought that had passed through her mind.Natasha pressed the steering wheel hard, the car almost hit a pole. How did they have the courage to attack their little girl?Family was everything and the Russian mafia was her family. But, their children were too. And they were more important than their first family.Natasha had called Orlav, to be aware of the latest events and he said with his cold and cynical voice:"We tried to kill the traitor and my granddaughter, unfortunately failed. Ah, your daughter was together. Maybe she can not wake up. Sorry, we were in a hurry." He said without any guilt or remorse. After all, who was not important to him, was not important to the mafia.Natasha drove as fast as she could, that bastard would pay. But she couldn’t act hastily. She took a deep breath and focused her thoughts on going to her daughter first and taking care of Orlav later.
As Mikhail had promised, Aria was invited to dinner. And she would not risk denying his presence.She woke up with a knock on the door and a red dress hanging in her wardrobe. Now they decided what she should wear? Aria clenched her fists, she was not their property. But it was better to cooperate.She wore the dress that had a slight V-neck and a slit in the leg. Put on her silver shoes and went out.Aria was not silly, she could have been taken by them and deprived of any interaction with the outside world. But there should be some way to get contact or escape.The nanny watched the corridor and unfortunately there was nothing interesting in the place, just two more rooms. Without seeing, Aria went down the stairs towards the dining room.The two Orlav men were sitting in mahogany chairs while dinner had been served at the same material table.Yuri Orlav looked at his granddaughter with a smile that Aria did not return. Her uncle did the same, comparing her to her mother. "You look
On the way home, Cassandra didn’t know how to feel anymore. A void took hold of her for a few moments, she didn’t know who she was anymore. Much had happened, revelations about her family, but Cassandra cared only for her sister and she had been taken away again. She couldn’t take it anymore.Lorenzo shook her hand as she began to tremble. Silent tears began to run down Cassandra’s face and she finally collapsed. Lorenzo hugged her as she cried and clung to him. All the way to the Mancini home followed filled by such a moment.When they left the car, there was only silence. Cassandra’s tears had already dried. Laura was taken to her room, with doctors and nurses on her heels, to install the child in her old accommodation. She had not yet opened her eyes. Cassandra shook the little girl’s hand, but there was no answer. Would life smile again for them one day? Cassandra and Aria’s lives changed drastically when they met the Mancinis. They have known more love and affection, but also
Aria woke up with a headache again. She wasn’t having much luck lately. Her eyes took long to open completely. Until finally, the nanny could see where I was.The room had blue walls, was simple and clean. It did not have many furniture, all light and solid wood. There was only a desk, a wardrobe and a nightstand with a lamp. The windows were closed, but it was already dark and you could see the moon by the transparency of it. Aria stood up and looked at the place, she almost fell, because a slight dizziness hit her. She leaned in at the desk and was surprised to see a picture of a family: The father, the man best known as his grandfather who had been his tenant for years; a woman with brown hair and green eyes, probably his grandmother; an 18 year old young man whom she knew very well, his father, with deep brown eyes and finally a young man of 13 years old very similar to the previous one, only that he had green eyes.The door opened and Aria heard a whistle, green eyes stared at h
That day returned in her dreams again. This happened from time to time, proof that this dark moment would always remain in your subconscious.Her parents were dead on the ground, blood had splattered on her face and her gaze was of terror. Her body was shaking and Alissa was afraid to look up. As much as the vision in front of him was frightening, what was in another direction was even more scary.However, something distracted her for a second, a whistle, or rather a sequence of whistles. An unrecognizable pattern.Soon the sound stopped and Alissa’s face was pulled up, being forced to look up and observe green eyes. "Let’s play, sweetie? Don’t worry, we won’t kill you." The voice dragged said.And Alissa heard laughter mixed with the sound of a huge bang. She woke up in panic, eyes wide, sweating and trembling with fear. A familiar smell calmed her somehow, it was Mateo who was hugging." Calm down, I’m here. It was just an explosion." He whispered so quietly that only she could hear