And time for a little laugh in this chapter. We need to soften things a bit from being all too serious most of the time, no?
Diablo:“The two of you seem to be getting along well,” mom said, looking at me. I smiled and couldn’t help but find myself looking at Sienna who was in the kitchenette, washing the dishes that we used. My eyes softened as I kept my eyes other, thankful for the fact that she was mine. I didn’t think that I would be, but I knew now that I couldn’t imagine my life being without her.“She is something, I will admit that much.” I said, watching as she took my hand in hers. She ran her finger over mine and I count help the smile that formed on my lips when I saw her happiness in her eyes. Whatever it was that she was thinking, I could tell that she was satisfied with it, and knowing my mother, I knew that it was rare to find her being happy with something that we were living through, especially when it came to relationships, which were mostly flings in my case. And when it came to Lexi, I knew that she hated her presence in my life.“I am glad that you are giving her a chance. I know that
Sienna:“Do you want to get something to drink? Eat?” I asked, looking at Diablo whose eyes softened as he looked at me, and if I couldn’t understand the way a man’s eyes softened, I could have sworn that they showed admiration.“I want you to rest, Sienna. You are going to need to sleep for a bit, and I want you to get something to eat. You haven’t been getting enough rest, nor have you been sleeping well for weeks.” He said, cupping my cheeks, forcing my eyes on his.“I am fine, Diablo. I slept and I ate…”“That is why you have black circles under your eyes and that is why you’ve lost so much weight,” he said, stopping me. “You did your best, you took care of me and stayed by my side, I am not going to forget nor neglect that; but right now, I want you to rest, and I am going to be the one taking care of you.”He pulled me toward the bed, and I watched as he turned me around, my back facing his chest before he wrapped his arms around me, pulling me to him. “I know that you want to d
Diablo:“What are you doing?” I asked, looking at my wife who was getting up from bed. The idea of her trying to get out of bed was not something that I liked. But I knew that she, just like me, was stubborn as hell.“For a man who was refusing to stay on his bed yesterday, I am surprised that you would be asking me what I was doing?” Sienna asked, teasing me.“You have a thigh injury that needs to heal.” I said, glaring at her. She nodded, raising an eyebrow at me.“And you have your whole body which needs to heal. I am not complaining about that, am I?” She asked, and I shook my head, knowing that she was right. Arguing right now wasn’t going to get me anywhere with her.“The stab hit your bone, Sienna.” I said, watching as she stopped, not saying a word as she looked down at her feet, avoiding my eyes. “I am pretending not to know about it, but that doesn’t mean that it is not the reality of things. Yes, I know that I am getting up and walking around, but I got a month’s rest on th
Lexi:“He blocked my fucking number,” I said, snapping at the device when neither one of my calls got to him. I had to fight back throwing the phone on the floor, knowing that I was going to catch maid’s attention. The woman was standing outside the room in case I needed anything, and I knew that if she heard the phone fall, she was going to come in.I stared at my phone for a second, knowing not to say a word in case Louis walked inside the room. The man, as usual, wouldn’t knock on the door, at this point, I didn’t expect him to. That kind of manner and respect was not one that he had. It took me a long time to realize it, sadly. Therefore, I was always careful not to do anything that could be seen or caught as wrong in his eyes.I wanted to call Maria, but I knew better not to. The woman was going to get used to me calling her and this was the last thing that I wanted. Plus, I didn’t know whether or not her phone was being traced, and if it was, I didn’t want them to find out that
Sienna:“What are your plans for the day?” Diablo asked, watching as I was fixing my dress.He got behind me, ignoring the fact that I didn’t went him to get out of bed, then again, I knew that he wanted me to walk less, but that wasn’t going to happen.He helped me tie the strap, smiling as he looked at me through the mirror, and I couldn’t help the blush that formed on my cheeks as he did.“I don’t have any. Not yet, anyway. I thought of going shopping, but it depends on what Nathan tells me when he checks on my leg later today.” I said, and he nodded. “Do you have anything in mind?”“I was thinking that the two of us can go out for a bit later. We’ve been in the house for the past two weeks. I think that it is a good time for us to go and explore,” he said, wrapping his arms around my waist, pulling me to his chest. He kissed my cheek, making me smile as I put my hand on his hand, gently running my finger over it, caressing it.“You know, the house has more things to do than anywhe
Diablo:“What are you going to do?” Alonzo asked, and I shook my head.“Nothing at all, I am going to show them who is in charge. It is going to be done in my own way, though. Without the need of using a gun, I am going to be sure that they know not to mess with us again.” I said, knowing that the man was not going to learn that lesson easily. He was the last person to listen to a warning, but I always said, giving an initial warning is the first step to avoid conflict. The rest came later.“You are going to invite them over to show them power?” He asked, and I smirked.“I know that he would have something to do with what Carlos did to his sister. Sienna might not want to think that he does, but I know that Carlos wouldn’t react against his sibling out of nothing. We are going to need to make sure that it doesn’t happen again. You know, the last thing that I intend to do is allow him to think that I would allow them to do something this foolish again. The man is going to think that he
Sienna:“Are you ready?” I asked, helping Diablo with his shirt. He smiled and nodded, watching as I fixed his tie for him. I never expected to have my parents coming here, I had to admit, and after what Carlos did; I knew that them coming to the house was the last thing that I had in mind.“I am,” he said, and I smiled, taking a step back to fix my dress. “The main question in this, are you ready to see them? I know that you are going to tell me that you are, but truly, are you ready for this?”“I am going to need to face my father eventually. I don’t know how things are going to be, but I know that facing him is going to be the best thing about it.” I said, and he nodded, taking my hand in this.“If you find yourself needing to leave, if you don’t find yourself being comfortable, just leave. I am going to know how to handle the rest. Don’t force yourself to stay somewhere where you are not comfortable, and knowing what your brother did, I can’t blame you.” He said, and I nodded. My
Diablo:I watched as the bastard’s eyes were fixed on his daughter as a predator would have his eyes on his prey. The man was more than a little ready to do his best to hurt his daughter if he got the chance, and because of that, I knew to be more careful than ever. The last thing that I needed was for him to think that I was going to allow that to happen. And judging by Sienna’s eyes on mine, I knew that she understood that fact.“Papa, have you heard from Carlos recently?” Sienna asked, choosing to play the game that he knew best. My woman was still limping, but I knew that she was doing her best not to show it, and it didn’t take me long to realize that her father didn’t even care whether or not she was. That, or he didn’t even notice it.“We haven’t. You know, he was caught and is in jail since before your wedding. The man has been roaming around the cells, one after the other, and we are choosing to keep him there for a while until he learns his lesson before I choose to help him
“This war is just getting started, I do hope that you realize that.” He said, looking at us Alonzo, who did not bother to say a word. He knew what it was he was signed up to when he did. And he was well aware that this war was going to take a lot more out of them than it was going to give them.“This war is going to end with the death of Diablo. This is going to be the only way of this family to break and when it is broken, we will know how to act.” Alonzo said, choosing to respond calmly. “You managed to play your daughter well, I have to admit. I did not expect that out of you, but Sienna seemed to fall for the act of you being on her side. I believe that Myla would have told her the truth by now.“My love lost the one person who would have stood by her side, and that was going to be Elton. With the man dead, she knew that she had no reason to live. She knew that I would not allow her to be my wife anymore. And that was something that you did not want. And after Carlos's death, she k
Diablo:We stood by the door, knowing that we had to get things done.The night was going to be a long one and I knew that Myla expected us to be arriving.I looked at Sienna, who was in pain, but I knew that asking her to stay back was not going to help. She was going to be stubborn and was going to choose doing what she wanted anyway. Might as well allow her to come. Being able to see her would help me focus on the target and the job that we needed to take care of.“We're going to go inside and trust me, this is going to be one hard task. Are you sure that you are ready for it?” I asked, knowing that this was my last shot, and doing so, my eyes met Alonzo's as she stood from the window, watching us in silence. His men were stationed around the windows and I knew that it was only a matter of time before they pulled out their guns. They were just waiting for the order.“This is going to be our one shot Diablo. The last thing that I want is for us to back away. The men are outside and h
Sienna:“How did you manage to leave? Mom just literally calls me. How did you arrive?” Diablo wrapped an arm around my waist. He pulled me to his chest and I could tell that he was both worried and frightened.“Your phone was bugged, son, and we figured that we could use that to our advantage. We were already here when we called you. The one thing that happened was that we were waiting for Alexandra to show up. Sienna wanted to give her a chance to be honest, but it seems to us that it is impossible.” Natania said, taking her son off guard. I knew that Diablo did not expect her to be there, and the fact that she was here with me was one that I didn't even expect. I expected her to fight me. However, I was surprised when she told me that she was coming with me.“I can't believe that the two of you went off whatever arguments that you had for this. And you should be at the hospital. You're still yet to recover, Sienna.” Diablo said, and I raised an eyebrow. He smirked and connected his
Diablo:“What do you mean that she wants to leave the hospital, Mom? I literally told you to keep her there. What do you mean that she's leaving?”“Your wife here does not listen to a word that is being said. I told her what you said but she said that it doesn't make a difference. She is going to leave. And trust me, she has good reason for that. But Diablo, you are going to need to be careful, both you and Maria.” She said, changing the subject. I frowned in confusion and I knew that something was going on. If Sienna was leaving the hospital like that, then something had happened or was going to happen.“What do you mean that we need to be careful? My wife is going to leave the hospital when she is still sick and you are asking me to be careful about something that is yet to happen.” I said Snapping got her. I knew that it was not like me to do so, especially with my mother, but right now I had a lot to think about and Sienna leaving the hospital was the last thing that I needed to be
Sienna:I found when I opened my eyes to find myself in a white room.I was your sleep on the hospital bed. And though I still could not remember what happened, I knew that if I was here that either I was shot or something bad happened.This was the 4th time that I've woken up. Only at first, I was alone. This time I knew that I was not. And that fact alone had me aware of my surroundings. I had tried to sit up four times until now. And on each attempt the nurses would stop me. The last time she had put me to sleep. This time it seemed to me that she was no longer here.I looked around the room, trying to find Diablo, only to frown in confusion when I found Natania sitting on the couch. Her eyes met mine and she smiled before she got up. I tried setting up which you gently pushed me back, not allowing me to do so.“What happened?” I asked weakly. My head throbbed and it felt like I was being hit on my forehead with a hammer. I was not going to mention the top of my head, which felt li
Maria:“Are you sure that you want to do this, Diablo?” I asked, looking at my brother, knowing that he was in conflict. The fact that Sienna was at the hospital was not something that I liked. I did not know who shot her, but I knew that this was something that he had to take care of. It was supposed to be a priority, not Lexi.“We are not going to go back from this, Maria. The number of things that we have to deal with are countless and delaying one thing is not going to help us. At least we might as well get this one done. If we managed to get her, capture her, then things are going to end the way that we want. At least I hope so.” He said, not bothering to look at me.I knew that he had a lot on his mind and that he was thinking of so much. Sienna was someone that he loved. It pained me to know that I was going to be a reason to separate the two of them.The idea of being the person that was to be the one that hurt him was not something that I liked. I was just thankful that he wa
Diablo:Anger was a small word to describe what I felt.I kept my eyes on my wife, who was breathing heavily.An oxygen mask covered her face. Without it, she would not be able to breathe.The bullet that hit her left lung, nearly touching her heart.The sight of her blood as she lost conscience, not processing that she was shot, played in my mind.I didn't know who did it, who shot the fucking bullet, but I knew that it was not something that I could just ignore or let go of. Whoever did this was going to pay with their lives and I was going to be sure that they knew it.“Diablo, you are going to need to eat something.” Mom urged trying to get me to get up from the couch. She knew that I wouldn't get up. I would not leave her in this state.The idea that the person, whoever they were, was as close to the house as they were angered me. It made me furious to know that I could not protect my wife.“Please Diablo, you are not helping yourself in any way and she is not going to be able to
Alonzo:“Where do you think you're going?” I asked, looking at Lexi who already had her bags packed.“I don't think this should matter to you. I already have permission from Myla and Elton to go. Plus, who the hell do you think you are to ask?” She asked, glaring at me.“What do you mean who the hell am I? If anyone knows who you are and knows how twisted you can be, then it is me. If Myla chooses to ignore that, and if Elton does not know you enough, then I do. I know that you are up to something and you would not just be leaving simply because you wanted to go on break, especially after everything that we've have been through and especially knowing that you have Sienna, Diablo and the whole Duraturo family after your head.” I said, and she laughed.“My friend there after your head and not mine. While yes I am part of this war but the main thing that they need to take care of is the man who shot their daughter. You really need to set your priorities straight and you need to understand
Sienna:“I'm sorry, what?” I asked, glaring at my husband, who just gave me the news that they were going to see Alexandra and that they would not want me to be there. “Diablo, what the hell do you mean that I'm not going to be there when you see Alexandra?”“Now is not the time for jealousy, Sienna.” Netania said, and I raised an eyebrow. At the moment, she couldn't actually believe that I was being jealous of Alexandra, the woman who was my husband's ex-girlfriend.“Do you really believe that this is out of jealousy? My mother is siding with that woman, ignoring the fact that she is the Diablo’s ex. I have a lot to deal with when it comes to her, and I'm going to start with the fact that she was going to marry my brother.” I said, and Natania looked away from me. “You can't be serious about this.”“There is a lot that you are going to have to deal with at home. I don't want you to be there when things break close and if something does happen…”“Unlock will happen. Alexandra's not go