Amara's POV I was still interrogating her when her phone rang again. She asked me to excuse her then she talked to the caller. With her mannerisms I knew it was Luciano and after a short conversation she hung up and looked at me weirdly. "Do you like Luciano?" She asked me while I looked away. I can't let her see my red face. And yes? I don't know if I like Luciano now. But I don't hate him. "Why did he call?" I asked. "He just wanted to know how you're doing, that's all," She explained while I blushed slightly. Awwww. After staying with Shuri for a while, I decided to go back to Luciano's room. I was in the elevator with Raul and thought about getting close to him. While standing that close to him, I realized that we had never had a serious conversation. I thought about how to begin the conversation so I asked him if he had eaten that day and he said he had. He kept responding flatly to every question I asked which got me pissed be
Amara's POV I prepared to take Gio to school while using it as an opportunity to leave the house for a while. I was happy and I kept thanking Luciano the previous night for allowing me leave the house. Though he told me that I could only leave the house with Stefano going with me which I also appreciated. I wasn't sure I'd be comfortable leaving the house without a chaperone, I was still scared of meeting my debtors. I dressed up nicely and when I checked myself out in the mirror, I discovered that I looked more matured. I didn't know whether to be happy about it as I made sure that my make-up was not over done. Then I left the room and joined them in the car. I sat beside Gio while he pressed his phone. I had never been in such position before so it felt weird then I remembered that I might have to answer some questions when I got to his school. I cleared my throat. "Ummm Stefano, how do I answer people when they throw a question at me. I'm not
Amara's POV I almost slapped myself for being lost, I didn't want him to feel like he had a strong effect on me even though I knew he did. He turned off the shower and walked to me while I stood at a spot not knowing what to say to him. I could see the desire in his eyes while he stared at me from head to toe. His eyes landed on my breast and I felt like covering it, but I didn't want to get him angry so I clasped my hands and decided that I wouldn't allow him stop halfway like he always did if we eventually made out. "I didn't want to say this to you so you wouldn't feel so special but being with right now, I can't help but I say it," He said and I swallowed. "Go ahead," I replied not wanting to look uninterested. "I had been thinking about you all day and when I couldn't endure it, I had to come back home and be with you," My heart melted at his words because I knew how difficult it was for him to say them. "I missed you too," I blu
Luciano's POV Just like four years ago, I felt fulfilled as I used to be. I knew the reason and was happy that the person was worth it. I sat in my office inside the mansion and called my Doctor, Seth. I had known him for a long time and he is really good at what he does. His phone rang the first time but he didn't pick it which felt odd. "That really seem odd" He usually picked at the first ring so it rang again then he picked up not saying a word immediately. "Good afternoon Sir, how are you?" He asked. "I've never been better," I said in excitement. "You sound really happy and relaxed unlike before, is my advice working?" He asked. "Oh yes, it is. Ever since I took your advice and became good to her my health has become better. I guess bitterness was the main reason I was detoriating," I explained. My health had gotten bad and since Seth was the only person I could trust I had to go to him for check up. He asked me several ques
Luciano's POV I left the office with my phone feeling unbothered then I headed for the court not wanting to be disturbed by anyone. I just wanted to enjoy my company before Gio would return from school. I thought of calling Shuri or Amara to stay with me but kicked against it later on. I had swapped my old girls as I usually did because I don't keep them for long. I didn't want to call any of the new girls or they'd get an odd impression. Getting nearer to the court, I heard some noises and rolled my eyes at the irony of what was happening. Here was I rushing to have a quiet moment only to hear my guards and family playing around. I met them all playing a game happily and stayed unseen. Raul sat opposite Shuri and Amara laughing while playing a game called body. "Come join us," Raul said to one of the guards. "Not yet, I need to alert you of when boss come back," He replied. I listened to their conversation then took of my suit and shirt and
Luciano's POV I didn't like the idea of treating boys and girls differently after all they were all humans but Gio was too weak and it was getting me pissed and worried at the same time. He never showed interest in all the self defense training that I enrolled him in. He was smart and good with the computers but he needed to know more than that. I had been ignoring him since yesterday after he came back home bullied with fresh bruises but seeing him come back bullied again got me really offended. I still ignored him until I was decided what I would do to him. I sent for Dante as it was already time for the day's collection. "Where are we heading to first?" He asked. "The usual place and be quick because they didn't pay their taxes yesterday," I said while rubbing my chin. My relaxed mood was being replaced by anger. Everything was beginning to annoy me and for me to collect today's tax then I had to be ruthless. We got to Arezzo first
Amara's POV Everyone had left the room and returned back to work while I was left alone. Feeling bored, I found myself heading for Shuri's room as the alcohol's effect on me was beginning to wear off. I hadn't taken it for sometime so it made me misbehave, I was surprised that Luciano's didn't complain even with my strange behavior. "You know Pablo is really a sweetheart, I have never met someone like him before," Shuri ranted while I sat on her pink colored couch wiggling my toes in boredom. I wondered why she was so interested in someone she hasn't been with for long. I didn't want to tell her that I knew him until I was sure of his intention. Who knows! He might just be a look alike too. "How do you enjoy being in a long distance relationship? It's so boring and you wouldn't even be able to see your partner," I complained. "It doesn't matter Amara. When you love someone you become patient because you always want to be with that person," S
Amara's POV I had begged him to stop the teasing and when he saw that I couldn't cope anymore he stopped and took of my clothes completely. I smiled because I knew what he wanted, fortunately, I wanted it too. "You want me?" I asked to be sure as he unstrapped my black laced bra. "Badly," He stated. "How badly do you want me?" I flirted. "So bad that when I'm done you wouldn't be able to go to lectures for the next three days," He replied. "Lectures?" I asked and he didn't respond but kissed me immediately. He ravished my mouth like he hadn't been seen me for a long time. I kissed him back with the same intensity getting more aroused with his touch. I grabbed him as he stared at my breast while my cheeks flushed. I wondered why he always paused to stare at it when he could just dive for what he wanted. "Just go ahead," I said frustrated with how he slow he was taking things. "Relax Baby," He said and took in one of my nipples into his mo
EpilogueLuciano's POV I tossed on my shirt and stood up from the bed. While heading for the door, I wondered what good news Dante talked about. Presently, I didn't believe that good things could happen to me with how the events were turning out slowly. My life was already a wreck and I felt that nothing else could make it worse. "What's the news?" I asked tiredly, not even sparing him a glance as we made our way to the office. Discussing with my workers wasn't something I did in my bedroom. I felt that it was too private, and I didn't want anyone to feel special just because we conversed in my chambers. "I don't know how to say this," He chewed on his lips which irritated me. "Dante, I don't want to imagine that you made me leave the comfort of my bedroom just so you could show me how nervous you can be," I barked and he shook his head in disagreement. My patience was waning and I was ready to unleash my pent up anger on him if he wasted my time. "Dee has woken up from coma b
Luciano's POV Arianna's smile was still imprinted in my mind, leaving me to ponder on why she was acting like a good person. I guessed that it was the help I rendered towards her, but I couldn't help but doubt her intention towards my son and I. Immediately we were done with the party, I headed for Amara's room to check on her hoping that she would be feeling better already. I knocked on the wooden door and got in after hearing her muffled reply. Walking in to meet her taking a gulp of orange juice from her cup had me smiling. Her eyes scrutinized me with a strange calmness then lowered towards what I had in my hands.A polythene bag which had a plate in it. I brought fruit salad for her since it had a good taste and it was nice for pregnant women. "What are you doing here?" She asked when I was done being searched. "I came to see you since you refused to attend Gio's birthday," I queried and narrowed my eyes expecting an apology but her nonchalant look threw me off balance. "Ho
Luciano's POV The house was bubbling with excitement. It was Gio's birthday and not only was he celebrating a new age, he was going to be inducted into the mafia as a Made man fully. The latter part of the celebration didn't sit well with me because I didn't want him to have anything to with the Familia. It was just too dangerous and I wanted everything to end with me. I took a stroll around the hall to be sure that everything was in place. Though I was sure that Raul had done a good job, I still didn't feel comfortable just sitting around and making people do things for me. Different kinds of aroma hit my nostrils from makeshift kitchen near the hall where the party would take place. I was almost tempted to enter the kitchen and serve myself some food. I was disrupted from my stroll by a shrill cry that sounded from the hallway. I casted a glance at the direction of the noise and I found Shuri running away from Gio. "Be careful!" I let out a warning when Shuri almost tripped, b
Luciano's POV A knock sounded on my door immediately I dropped my phone on the wooden table and sat on the executive chair. It was another day, which meant that I had been given the opportunity to right my wrongs. "Come in," I ordered using my boss' tone. Things were slowly returning back to normal and I didn't expect any retaliation from Massimo's men. They were like sheeps without a shepherd and if he was truly dead, then I'd have to take over his territory. Gio sauntered into my office with a smile plastered on his lips. "What do you want?" My voice came out harshly, though I intended that it sounded nice and warm.He didn't care because his smile only widened. "I like the new father I'm seeing. I wish you'll continue to be like this and nothing will go wrong,"I shrugged in uncertainty. Gio was happy and I knew that Shuri felt the same way. I only hoped that I wouldn't mess things up later. "What will you do with Amara and Shuri?" He asked. "I'm still thinking about that. A
Luciano's POV For the first time in my life, I felt like I did everything right then wrong at the same time. My life was no longer the same with the kind of confusion that had taken a permanent place in my mind. I was so sure that I shot Massimo in the face, but his body was nowhere to be found. That fact alone should have disturbed me because it was common amongst us. Hiding people's body wasn't difficult for me, but I was just taken aback by the speed at which he was taken.I shook the thoughts off my head and went in search of Amara. She was the only one that kept me sane at such trying period. I didn't care if she was going to reject me again, I just wanted to know that her and my baby were fine. "Amara, can I come in?" I asked after knocking twice without getting any response. I smirked when I remembered how I used to barge into her room but now, she had to grant me permission or I'd stay outside for hours. "You can come in," Came her raspy voice. I didn't hesitate in goin
Luciano's POV My eyes blinked incessantly when I realized that I had shot Massimo. I lost the firm grip I had on my gun and I didn't bother picking it up when it fell. This wasn't me. I was always in control and never scared of killing. Seeing dead bodies and weak people plead for mercy before I cut off their heads or pulled a bullet through their heads was fun for me. So why did this feel different? I didn't regret any action I took but right now, I felt like turning the hands of time so I could make things right. I walked briskly towards him to know if he was still breathing but since he laid on his face, I couldn't risk it. Arianna who looked like she was about to faint held my hands while I dragged her away from him. If I couldn't do anything for Massimo, then I could channel my help towards Arianna and her son. "I feel so weak," She whispered and rested her head on my shoulder. "You'll be fine," I grumbled and she nodded. Her unsteady steps slowed me so I placed her on ba
Luciano's POV Sleep eluded me as I tossed restlessly on the bed. It was impossible for me to sleep with the thoughts that burdened my mind. My life was a wreck and so was the fate of my family. I sighed and got up from the bed and headed for the window to feed my eyes with the buildings that were lit up with lights. The street was quiet but it did nothing to calm me. I'd made a mistake by not listening to Obinna. He was right when he suggested that I take Shuri and Amara out of the house. Nowhere was safe anymore, not even my own house. Everyday, people did things to remind me that I should always have eyes everywhere or I'd die like a piece of shit. Massimo's face popped in my head as I thought of what to do to him. Though he had caused a lot of problems and unrest in my family, I took a bigger portion of the blame. Because of me my mother was killed and my father was kidnapped for several years. Alita killed herself because I'd turned into a monste
Luciano's POV Zino Alonso was kept in another room in my mansion. I didn't trust him to be treated outside my watch. I was still trying to come to terms with the fact that the man I had buried was still alive. Another surprising fact was that Dee kidnapped him. Father had really underestimated Dee's ability. He was smart but he lacked the brutality that was needed to operate in our world. My gaze lingered on the man who called himself my father and my mind was flooded with several memories of how he treated my brother and I. Dee always thought that our father loved me more than him, what he didn't know was that our father was a sadistic bastard who only cared about his ego and business. He gave me several dirty tasks and if I failed any of them, he'd make sure I was tortured till I became unconscious. I remembered a day when he gave me the worst punishment of my life than toughened me. That afternoon, he called me into his office. He was on edge for reasons I couldn't fathom and
Luciano's POV The room was extremely quiet, for which I was grateful. Amara had kept me on edge with her suicidal talks. She didn't feel excited to be back to me which made me wonder why it was so. I knew she loved me but a lot of things had happened between her and Dee. I was supposed to be repulsed by her, instead, I was drawn to her more than ever and wanted to protect her from any predator at all cause. My mind flashed back to the moment Amara was shot. I was still sad that Dee was shot even though he had been a pain in my neck. The moment he held Amara's neck and threatened to kill her, I knew that my brother had gotten more vulnerable than ever. And it was also surprising that Jordan put a bullet through him. They loved each other and it was surprising that Jordan would betray someone he loved so much. I strolled towards the wallpaper that covered the door to the secret room and stared at the patterns distractedly. "Isn't it for the best that I marry Amara? At least she w