No perspective.Maria strides towards her room, as what she didn't want Alesso to know yet was found out. It hurt her more that it was not the way she wanted him to find out because now, it looked like she was hiding it from him. It pained her that she didn't tell him herself.On the dining table, Alesso left to go to Maria whereas Matteo and Ivan were sitting in uncomfortable silence. Matteo glared at Ivan in anger and he looked at him by breaking the silence."Well, that happened." He said and took a sip from his wine."What the actual fuck were you thinking?!" Matteo spoke through gritted teeth trying not to punch Maria's so-called friend in the face."Well, how was I supposed to know that she didn't tell him?" He reasoned with him."As a friend, you should have known what she would disclose to people whom she has met only months before!"Matteo always wanted a baby sister and now that he saw that in Maria, the brotherly role followed it unknowingly. He had a soft spot for her and
Torture.AlessoEntering the warehouse basement I look at the two most pathetic figures hanging on the wall in front of me. Rolling up my sleeves of the suit, I take long strides to stand in front of them where Matteo was throwing darts aiming at their heads. They looked half beaten making me look to my right."Matteo I only allowed you the starters, why did you have the main course as well?" I looked at him and snarled."Well they were pissing me off, what was I supposed to do? So, I just relished it some more." He said as he smirked and kept his gaze on the men who were on the wall, tied."So, who shall we start with? The bastard pig of a father or the gum on my shoe?" I looked between them.Michael just screamed to let him go, pathetic. "Ok, I'll take that as you are volunteering."I take the nearby blade and throw it towards him like a dart that pierced in his shoulder and he lets out another scream. Walking towards him, I smirk deviously. He looked like a frightened lamb going to
Maria.Water pattered down on my face as I kept looking at the glass wall in front of me. Crouched on the floor, I hugged my knees to my chest tightly feeling the ache in my chest subdue. All my life, everything was planned, months prior. I was never allowed to do what I want, what I liked, had a passion for, Always had to be perfect in front of others, always be polite, never question things if they are wrong because you are a girl, so always smile and be a good girl, don't ask for too much from others and be satisfied with what you have.I blamed myself right now. The pain and emptiness made me feel heavier on my shoulders. I always avoided things because that was what our society instructed us to do. You see something wrong, keep your mouth shut, avoid and forget. You just put a smile on your face and avoid. Next, forget, forget about the hurt, forget the pain, forget the betrayal and then live your normal life like it never happened. But the thing no one told was that you never fo
Maria"Shh... now, where is the contract."I was surprised when I heard the female voice but I swear the muscles I felt and saw in the bare minimum light, was of a body of a man.My heart dropped to my feet and panic took over every nerve of my body. All I wanted to do was fight her or him but all my body could do was scream. With the large kitchen knife pressed against my throat, any movement and can easily slit my throat."Things will go easy if you just tell where is the contract?" She said making my breath hitch. Does Alesso know about me taking the contract and that's why he sent someone to pry out information from me?"Please, I-I don't know what-"Replacing the knife with her harsh hand which I swear is very large to be a woman's, was replaced with a tight grasp cutting my air supply. My cuffed hands immediately shoot up to my throat to release the grip but it didn't help. Instead, she dragged the knife harshly along my arm making it bleed as I let out a shrilling scream."Let
MariaExhaustion draws upon me making me blink slowly almost closing my eyes. I don't want to die, not yet. I will never be able to tell Alesso I love him. I won't be there with him to hear about his panic attacks or to comfort him. He will be alone again."Help." It was barely a whisper as if just my lips were moving. My eyes go shut due to tiredness in me. I saw a tall frame sprint by me, too quick for me to see. I felt them kneeled beside me. Opening my eyelids midway but not enough to see the face but I heard nothing except loud ringing in my ears. I felt the floor thumping as movements happened."Help." Too tired and weak I closed my eyes not knowing who it was. And unconscious took over me.AlessoI enter through the nmansion gates disappointed with the rest of my men. Someone had hacked into our security cams, but they were not smart enough as they couldn't access the footage. I already had my bets on who had hacked into our system and Matteo was pissed by it as he takes car
Tears slide down my face as I look at her for any reaction while the doctors wired her up.No-no!My stomach tugged in and panic filled me not wanting to lose the only person I love. My breathing picked up. I kneeled by her quickly and kissed her lips, it was soft but heavy at the same time, wanting her to wake up."See I kissed you as you wanted, now wake up!" I say frantically, I just want her to show me some movement, to let me know she is fighting this and not giving up."Mr Romano, we need to treat her." One of the doctors said and I grabbed him by the collar."Listen and listen clearly, if she doesn't wake up, you will be the one laying on the bed. Dol make myself clear?" I said threateningly making him nod fast."Come on brother let them do their job. She will be ok, let's wait outside. Now let go of the collar." I hear Matteo behind me making me let go of the doctor and look at Maria who was being treated by the second doctor.She looked so numb.Then it hit me.I looked at Ma
Alesso.It's been almost four weeks since Maria was attacked and she still hasn't worked up making my worry only get worse. I didn't leave her side all four weeks, wanting to be there by her side when she wakes up. Matteo at least made me get up for eating.The first two weeks I was with her all the time but as time passed I started engaging in training attempting to not think of the worst. I had her move to our room and not in the infirmary to feel close to her but it felt empty even though she was there. I was getting more panic attacks nowadays, they were frequent but of short duration.My search for the contract and Aron didn't stop. He was not spotted anywhere till now, last seen was in a bar and then at the airport, he was no longer in Italy. But we did find out that he works for the Russian mafia. We did bomb four of their warehouses and stole two shipments to get a hold of Dmitry. I let out all off my aggression on Ivan, Maria's so-called friend who was in the warehouse baseme
MariaCan't people enter quietly?"Oh my God is she ok? I heard she woke up, is she fine?" I tilt my head to see Matteo standing by the door frame speaking impatiently making me smile at his worry for me."I am fine." I say with a smile making him look internally relieved."Good, now I can rest in peace." He says with playful exhaustion making me chuckle.Even though how hard I try, I can never see these two men hurt me. They have never shown that as their intention, from the beginning they showed me love and compassion and never once scared me or made me feel uncomfortable."Ok, I'll let you two catch up and Ill be downstairs if you need me." He said making me nod and he closed the door when he left.I looked at Alesso who still held the glass in his hand."Who was the person who attacked?" I broke the silence making him look at me."We found of his name was Aron, and my men are in on it. Don't worry you won't be in danger again." He said with guilty eyes and was about to hold my han
Maria.The ringing in my ears doesn't stop. I wince as the light falls on my face making me groan. Discomfort and pain radiate through my veins. The light thumping of the heartbeat accompanies the ringing in my ears. My head pounds maliciously as I come to consciousness. I let out a groan opening my eyes seeing a bright white room. The sunlight peeked from the windows. My shoulders hurt, so does my neck and my legs. I tried to move but I couldn't.Am I dead?I tried moving my arms which didn't bulge making me lean my head down. My eyes met with my hands cuffed with each other.So I am not dead? Fucking hell."Good morning sunshine." My head snapped in the direction of the voice seeing Zamar standing across the room, leaning against the wall.But what made me stiffen was the knife twirling in his hands. It was a similar-looking kitchen knife that he had used when Aron had attacked me a few months back.How long was I knocked out? I don't remember what happened after what happened in th
Maria.My heart rate picked up. Eyes went wide looking at the two figures in front of me who were smirking down at me, pleased with my reaction when I heard his voice.Zamar.His grip on my shoulders tightens making me let out a whimper. I tried to wiggle out of his head but he didn't bulge. Letting go of my shoulders my body relaxed a bit. The clicking of shoes was heard as he came in front of me. My eyes went down to the floor not having the courage to look into his eyes. I could practically feel his eyes boring into me but I didn't look up, terrified of him after what I have heard from what Alesso went through.The room was filled with silence.Nothing, except my deep breaths were heard. I flinched back as his silhouette moved and his hands rested on both sides of the armchair, caging me. I pushed my body as back as I could, not wanting his touch on me.I tilted my head to the side when his face inched further to my face. Tears fell from my eyes not knowing what to do now."Fucking
MariaI gaped at the figure standing in front of me. Blinked once and then again. My brain was not able to comprehend what was going on. She looked so different.Or should I say he?Her toned body was replaced by a more muscled one. The brunette hair was of a much darker shade. She stood there in the room, a few inches bigger than me. Her slutty clothes were now replaced with a proper suit, pants and boots. Her short hair was properly combed reaching her ears."I see you are shocked." She walked towards me making me go rigid.This is real? Did Ivan bash my head on the wall while leaving?"H-how?" That was all my pathetic mouth could say."How am I alive?" She asked making me nod.My head was hurting by the number of surprises I am getting today."Well, I never died in the first place."She shrugged and sat on the far corner of the bed. Who the fuck did we bury!?"But you did- we buried you- mourned for." My eyes tear up."Mourn for me?" She scoffed. "You people were throwing parties-"
Maria.My head hurts. So does my hands. And legs. And my back. My eyes feel heavy, not wanting to open them any sooner. I feel certain vibrations from under where I lay. Sounds of the engine perks my ears making me stir in my sleep. Where the hell am I?I try to open my eyes but I couldn't see anything. I was met with darkness. My heart skipped a beat when I realised I couldn't see due to a certain blindfold on my eyes. I panic more when I couldn't move my body. It felt like something was holding my hands and legs together.I parted my lips, wanting to call someone for help but nothing moved. Tears pricked in my eyes wanting to know where I was and why I wasn't able to move. Sweat formed on my forehead when I heard distinct thumbs reaching me making my body shiver inn fear.I wanted to scream, wanted to run back home where I was safe but I couldn't."IILIO Xa pocHyIacb." I heard a man's voice, hearing the Russian accent make my insides churn.I don't even know what he is saying."cOHT
My lips parted in surprise that he figured it out. Taking long strides he hugged me tightly making Alesso move back a little and not getting me sandwiched between them both. I guess we both were out of words. Pulling back I saw tears in his eyes making my eyes sting. I think crying is also contagious. I swear I saw Alesso rolling his eyes beside me."I can't believe this." He says to himself and looks down at my belly and then back at me with nothing but happiness filled in his eyes."How did you find out?" I asked."Well if you are trying to hide your bump, you are not being successful at it." He said pointedly while poking my stomach softly making Alesso shove Matteo's hand away from mine. "Hey! I was bonding with my niece!""What makes you sure it's a she?" Alesso asked raising a brow."Well, I surely don't want a mini you running around here," Matteo says with a duh tone.Alesso was about to protest but Matteo cur him off. "Omg! Have you decided the name yet?" He said with enthus
Sexual content.MariaI could hear my heartbeat in my ears. Knowing only one thing I was asked to do, I didn't comply with it, so I didn't utter a word. I let out a loud gasp when Alesso pinched one of my nipples harshly making me arch my back in pleasure."Don't enjoy this too much Maria, I am going to make you remember this moment every time you even think about other people sexually," He said raspily and sucked on my neck making sure he leaves a mark.I moaned fisting his shirt, feeling his muscled chest. My lips parted as his hands trailed down to my pants. My hands moved up to his hair, tugging it. He let out a throaty groan.With no time he yanks my pants and panties. I gasp in surprise when cool air hit me. I tried to clench my thighs but he replaced the space with his knee, rubbing it on my clit. I whined when he stopped me from rolling my hips on his knee. He let out a humourless chuckle making me narrow my eyes at him."Oh no amore, you will take what I give you."I was abou
I hope it is fine.I kept looking between the screen and the doctor to understand if everything was ok. My grip on Alesso's hand tightened in anticipation. He pecked my forehead making me lock my eyes with him and he gave me a reassuring smile but it was not the same. He still seems angry.But it relaxed me a bit by knowing he was comfortable now than he was before. My eyes found the doctor who was looking at the screen with a smile, bringing out a smile of my own and letting go of the breath I hadn't realised I was holding."Everything looks good," she said keeping her eyes on the screen. "The uterus is now healed, so is the tissue lining. The baby's growth looks healthy, having a stable heartbeat and positioning."I looked at Alesso with a smile beaming on my face knowing our baby is doing good. He looked so happy, not removing his eyes off the screen."I am surprised to see this much progress in such a short period. You are quite healthy for that, it is seen you are keeping up with
Maria.Trust.Trust is one of the things I have lost with others. All these years of my life have brought nothing but trust issues and if tomorrow someone told me to trust them, I simply won't be able to. After what Alesso explained to me about how Taylor worked for the Russian Mafia, it brought goosebumps on my skin. To be honest I was terrified of how many people I know could be working undercover.I shared many secrets with Taylor back in the days, he knew where I was, what I was doing, or when and where I snuck out with Jo after bedtime. It just made me a questiorn, he had so many opportunities to kidnap me or kill me but never did I feel a bit uncomfortable or threatened with him. What made him stop? Maybe he was just waiting for the orders.Me and Alesso had to postpone our appointment by a few hours because of what happened. I was not in a state or mindset to go to the ultrasound, so we hung out with the rest of the family. I have a feeling mum and Georgia have gone a bit crazy
"We can talk about this later." He walked her out of the room trying not to keep her in the same area."No, tell me!" She said sternly. Alesso knew he had to tell her otherwise she will overthink this which will lead to stress and he didn't want that to happen. Letting out a sigh he placed a kiss on her forehead. "It was a suicide," "No, it's not possible." She said but it was the truth. Alesso pressed his lips in a thin line not knowing how to explain it to her."Maria...""Just tell me." She pleaded. "Please."Debating whether or not to tell he lets out a loud sigh, knowing lying won't get him anywhere."He was working for the Russian Mafia." Maria's eyes widened at it, lips parted not knowing what to speak."What?" It was barely a whisper as she absorbed the news. Alesso nodded and gave her some time to process it."We found out about it a few hours before the death. He was the one who gave access to Aron that night when he attacked you." He explained trying to keep calm as wo