"Good day, My Lady!" Carmencita greeted and walked into the room with a smile on her face. "I brought you lunch"Rosana simply nodded in response because she was still very weak to speak or hold a conversation. She raised her body from the bed and winced when she felt the intense pain in her lower region. Would she ever be able to sit and walk properly again? "Eat up. You look pale"Again, Rosana nodded and started eating. She was grateful that Carmencita served her lunch in bed instead of making her eat on the table. That way, she didn't have to struggle to move from the bed.Carmencita watched quietly while she ate. When she was done, she cleared the plates and returned with some drugs and a glass of water. "This would be good for you""I do not need drugs, I am fine" She replied with furrowed brows."I know. But you cannot say the same to what you are feeling down there, My dear."She gulped and stared at her in shock. "You... You know?"The older woman nodded with a soft smile and
Lucretia remained in her seat, unable to move after being given a new appointment for the night. She had finished dressing up and was ready to dance when Talitha sent for her. "I... My job is to dance..." "Yes, Lucretia. And that is what you will be doing tonight" Talitha was the woman in charge of the girls. It was her duty to assign them to different men and ensure they carried out their work perfectly. She also took them for different tests and treatments every month and ensured they were fit and healthy for their job. "But..." Lucretia paused and sighed. "My job is to teach the girls how to dance and also dance in the clubhouse, not in a VIP room" "I am aware of that. But tonight, there will be an exception. Instead of dancing at the club, you will dance in the VIP room" A frustrated sigh ripped out of her chest as she squeezed her eyes shut. Where was Rosana? She wondered, wishing her best friend could just appear and save her. She was the only person who could terminate wha
Lucretia shivered and shook her head in response. He had not clapped which meant he wasn't impressed. But why? All she did was dance her heart and soul out because her income was tied to it. She even danced more than she did in weeks and gave him her best. But it wasn't enough. "I... I will dance again..." "What difference will it make, Cariño? I sat and watched you for hours" "Then what do you want?" She inquired as he took another step forward. "I know you asked me to quit. I already gave you my reasons why I could not" Maybe that is why he was punishing her, Lucretia thought as her mind raced back to when they first met in the club. After she declined and walked away that night, he disappeared. A part of her was thankful that he was gone but another part was scared of what would happen if he returned. Enzo took another step forward and she flinched. He was taller and intimidating. One who was capable of hurting her if he wanted to. "There is something you need to know, Cariño"
•••THREE WEEKS LATER•••"You need to tell me when he is coming back" Rosana directed once Enzo got into the room. She didn't even wait for him to close the door behind him. "It's been three weeks and five days"Enzo smiled and closed the door. He walked further into the office and crossed his hands behind him. "Someone has been counting""Do not play with me""I am not, my lady!" He replied and instantly wiped the smile from his face. "Why would I? Playing with you is punishable by death"Rosana sighed and wiped her face with her palms. "Enzo...""You look tired, My Lady""Because I cannot stop thinking about your brother!" She wanted to say but she squeezed her mouth shut. Enzo didn't have to know that she stayed all night thinking about Sergio. Sometimes she waited in front of the window, waiting for different cars to drive into the mansion like they used to whenever he returned."I am not tired, just worried. Is he dead? Why am I not able to reach him? What is happening?""Calm your
Vicenta covered her face with her palms and turned around. She was doomed. How could she have ratted her out without thinking? How could she have started a fight with her, knowing she would always strike back and win? Besides, she was Sergio's mother and was as ruthless as her son."Looks like he will do more than collaring you like a dog""Fine, what do you want?" She asked at once and spun around. "What do you want me to do?"Munika smiled. "I already told you, Vicenta. Get. Out. Of. Here""But..." She lowered her hands to her stomach. "What about him? I finally did what you asked and you now want to toss me away"A knot tightened in Munika's chest as she looked down at her stomach. It was still flat but she knew it wouldn't matter in a couple of months if she was telling the truth. Even with that, she was never going to believe her mere words until everything was validated."I know you, Vicenta, and I know all about what you are trying to do. This is just part of your schemes""It i
"How are the girls?" Rosana asked Talitha who sat across the table with Caroline. They were discussing business and the outcome of things since she took over from Munika. "All fine, Donna!" She replied with a smile. "They have been well taken care of and their medical reports are impressive too" Rosana nodded in response and started going through each of the medical records. There were more than a hundred girls and each of their reports showed they were healthy and sound, unlike their past reports. Cases of drug abûse, physical abûse, sêxual abuse, unwanted pregnancies, and all manner of sêxually transmitted diseases were recorded in their past reports. "I am glad you stopped the different abûse on the girls. A lot of them died because of that. The ones who survived ended up in the psychiatric facility because of the whole trauma" Rosana sighed and closed the last report. She was relieved all the girls were okay and none of them diëd under her watch. Based on the new rules she ha
"Red Velvet!!!" The crowd cheered as Lucretia danced on stage with her mask on. She hooked the pole with her long legs and arched her body backward while spinning around. They followed all her movements, taking in the curves and smoothness of her body. Once she started dancing, it was hard for them to take their eyes away from her. It felt like they were trying to study and know her on a different level. By the time the dance ended, Lucretia was covered in sweat. She smiled softly and remained on the stage, her eyes going around the club. Everyone was applauding and cheering as usual. A man walked up to her and smiled. She didn't recognize him but knew he was one of the VIPs. "You dance so well, Red Velvet" She smiled politely and turned to look at the cheering crowd. Most men had a scowl on their faces and she knew it was because another man had gotten close to her. The securities were strict and never allowed any man to cross over to the stage when she was performing or after. Bu
Sergio claimed her like a starved predator. He began with a steady rhythm, flickering his tongue over her pûssy, sucking, teasing, and scraping his teeth over her swollen clît. Lapping up every drop of her juices, he tongue-f*cked her tight walls till her thighs quivered. "Oh... Sergio...!" She gasped and arched off the bed when he drove two fingers into her wetness. He pulled them out and licked up each finger before driving them back inside her. Rosana's eyes fluttered close as she concentrated on the feel of his hot, wet, and skillful mouth between my legs. His tongue flicked back and forth over her throbbing clit, claiming her, while his fingers worked in and out of her, speeding up and hitting the spot that made her see stars. She fisted the sheets into knots and writhed on the bed, unable to stand the heat and pleasure. "Sergio... I... I can't... Oh my God... Sergio...!" His fingers mirrored the actions of his tongue, going faster and knuckles deep. He swirled his tongue aro
Enzo's mind reeled, struggling to process the revelation. The past and present collided, threatening to upend everything—the secrets she'd kept, the lies she'd told, and the truths she'd hidden, partially exposed. What more could she have hidden from him?Rio, oblivious to the turmoil raging within Enzo, happily jumped up from his seat. "Catch me if you can!" Then, he ran off.Enzo, familiar with the game, stood up and ran after him, trying to catch him. The sun-drenched playground echoed with Rio's laughter as they chased after each other. Suddenly, Rio's eyes sparkled with excitement, and he waved enthusiastically."Mammà! My Mammà is here!" As Enzo's gaze followed him, his blood ran cold. Frozen in place, he watched as Lucretia walked towards the playground, her strides elegant, as always. She scanned the playground and once she found Rio, she smiled softly. "There you are!" The boy sprinted toward her with a ball in hand. "Mammà, come see! I made a new friend, he saved me from
Rio stepped out of the room, his small frame trembling. He had watched the scene unfold through the window and though he hadn't seen everything, he knew the unknown man had saved him. He had defeated the bad man who now lay motionless on the ground.Enzo, sensing his presence, shifted his gaze from the lifeless man. His eyes locked on Rio and for a moment, he froze. Those eyes... They were identical to Lucretia's, deep green.His expression faltered as a flicker of emotion crossed his face. The resemblance was uncanny—the same deep green that had haunted him for months. Memories came flooding back, but he locked them away and hardened his expression."Are you okay?" He asked and Rio nodded, taking small steps forward. "You should not be out here""Yes. Nana Silvana said to stay inside, but then, the bad man came." Nana Silvana? Enzo had thought the woman was the boy's mother. "You are safe now.""And the... And the bad man?"Enzo's expression softened. "He will never harm you again,
"Once I'm gone, lock the door from the inside," Silvana instructed Rio, her expression serious. "Do not go outside. Do you understand?""Yes, Nana." He nodded solemnly."Remember, do not open the door for anyone except your Mammà or me." "Yes, Nana," Rio replied, his brows furrowed with concern. "Is Mammà alright? I saw bruises on her face this morning"Silvana's face softened. Despite Lucretia's attempt to hide from the boy, he had noticed the bruises anyway. "She is... alright, dear, you do not have to worry about her. That is why you must stay safe inside and keep the door locked. I will be back in no time"With a reassuring smile, Silvana departed and Rio obediently did as instructed, his mind filled with worry. His mother's changed behavior troubled him and the fact that she wasn't herself anymore. The past few months had been filled with hushed conversations between Aunt Silvana and his mother who often whispered of "Paying the price" and that "He's coming for her." Rio could
NEXT MORNING~Lucretia stood at her kitchen sink, bracing herself against the cool countertop. The trembling of her hands subsided slowly as she gripped the edge of the sink, her head bowed in exhaustion. She couldn't sleep the whole night as the image of the men who had attacked her kept flashing in her mind, including the mysterious man who had saved her. Her thoughts swirled, reliving the terror of the alley. Each memory triggered a fresh wave of fear that made her stomach churn. She retched, but nothing came up. Her fingers instinctively went to the tender skin of her neck where Domingo had gripped her and she winced at the haunting memories it brought back.Enzo should've killed her at once, instead of letting her live. She had felt the life draining out of her when he encircled his fingers on her throat, but then his hands had fallen limp as he slipped away.Attempting to calm her racing heart, she forced herself to breathe deeply. If not for the mysterious stranger, she'd be g
"No, it isn't!" Lucretia gritted and darted towards the narrow gap between two dumpsters. Before she could make it through, she was grasped by the hair and tossed harshly to the ground."Always thinking you're fucking smart" Domingo laughed and walked over to where she was now struggling to raise herself from the ground. He crouched in front of her and grasped her hair, pulling her head backward so she was now looking into his face."But you're not!" He added and landed a hard slap on her face that sent her back to the ground."What the fuck do you want from me?!?""From you? Oh, everything!" He replied languidly and grasped hair one more time."Why? I did as you fucking asked!""That's what I thought. Until I found out the mission was unsuccessful, you fucking failed" He responded and smacked her on the cheek once more. "And he is alive!"Lucretia spat our blood as she struggled to get up from the ground. "He's fucking dead, I saw it, you saw it. Unless you were fucking blind"Domin
The leather strap cracked against Alberto's back, the sound echoing through the room. His cries were all that was heard, his pleas for mercy drowned out by the relentless cracking of the belt. "You should have taken the throne," Sergio repeated, each word punctuated by another strike. His expression remained impassive, his eyes glinting with cold intensity.In rapt silence, the men who had been ordered out of the meeting room and the soldiers watched, witnessing Alberto's public downfall. They all knew Sergio was merely toying with him. An actual fight would've ended in minutes, with Alberto broken and covered in bruises. But instead of using his fists, the Don had chosen to wield his belt as a tool of discipline.The measured strikes, the steady pace, and Sergio's unruffled demeanor served as a potent reminder of his unshakable power and authority. This wasn't about vengeance, neither was it a punishment. It was a deliberate showcase of his supremacy."Please... forgive me! I am you
•••TWO WEEKS LATER••• ☠️🏴☠️THE CAPITAL🏴☠️☠️The door to the meeting room swung open, and Sergio walked in, his presence grasping attention. He was dressed in a perfectly tailored black suit, his shirt crisp and white, his tie knotted to perfection. But it wasn't his impeccable attire that drew the eye. It was the cold aura that swirled around him like a dark cloud.As he entered, the room seemed to grow colder, the air thickening with an almost discernable sense of fear. The mafia members, dressed in tailored suits, felt a shiver run down their spines as their hearts raced in unison.Hastily, they scrambled to their feet with their heads bowed in terror and their eyes fixed on the floor. Not a sound was made and not a muscle twitched, as they froze in place. Sergio's gaze swept the room, his eyes lingering on each member. His face remained calm, but his eyes burned with an icy intensity that seemed to pierce the very souls of those before him.With deliberate slowness, he made
"It's a miracle!" The Doctor exclaimed, snapping him out of his thoughts. "The Don is awake, and we owe it to these two little champions"A sudden shiver ran down his spine, as though a cold breeze had swept through the room. But it wasn't the temperature that caused the shiver—it was the unmistakable sensation of being watched.He could feel a pair of eyes digging into his back, boring into his skin. The sensation was familiar, yet it sent a trail of shivers down his spine. Without turning around, Sergio listened to the Doctor who continued talking. As Sergio finally turned to face the room, his breath hitched in his throat. His eyes locked onto Rosana's, and time seemed to stand still. She was standing just a few feet away, her teary blue eyes fixed on him with an intensity that made his heart skip a beat. The children were with her, but his gaze was drawn only to Rosana—his Bambolina.In that moment, nothing else mattered. Not the questions, not the doubts, not the fears. All that
In the depths of Sergio's subconscious, he had heard a faint whisper that echoed through the darkness. It was a soft, insistent voice, a gentle tug on the seams of his mind."Papà!""Daddy, wake up!" "We want you to eat lunch with us!"The voice was like a ray of sunlight, piercing the fog that shrouded his awareness. His subconscious stirred, ever so slightly, as the twins' words resonated deep within him. The voice grew louder, urgent, and more like a chorus."Please, Daddy, wake up! We miss you! We miss sharing your favorite sandwich with you!"Sergio's subconscious began to stir, like a sleeping giant awakening from a deep slumber. Memories of laughter, sunny days, and family meals together began to surface, tantalizingly out of reach.The twins' voices grew more insistent, piercing the veil of his unconsciousness. "Daddy, we love you! Come back to us!"At that moment, something shifted deep within his mind. A spark of recognition. As he slowly emerged from the darkness, it felt