MALIAI gulped a little at the sight of Angela, standing in front of me. She is looking at me with that familiar displeasure and disdain. More like jealousy. "Good...good day, ma'am." I stuttered, dropping my gaze. She didn't respond but walked into the room and walked further in. I internally thanked the heavens for making her not to react as usual for being in her fiance's room. I headed out and closed the door behind me. Sighing, I walked along the hallway, heading towards the stairs. I descended the stairs and headed towards the kitchen to get his bottle of wine.I found some maids there. They all looked at me the minute I entered. "Um....where can I get the boss' wine?" I asked. I got no response. I heaved a little sigh. "Which of the bosses?" One of the maids with red hair asked. "Eli," i answered. "Over there," she said, pointing at a refrigerator. I nodded. "Thank you," I said, walking towards the refrigerator. I opened it and I saw a lot of wine. Oh geez. Whic
ELI A FEW MINUTES AGO, I opened my door calmly and I saw someone in a flower designed dress, walking towards the stairs. I arched my brows, wandering who it was at this time. Her back view was hard to comprehend who it was. She has brunet hair packed in a pony and she doesn't walk like the women around here. Malia came to my mind. It must be her. I think she is heading back to the quarters. Anita doesn't walk or wear dresses like that. And she has black hair. Angela is right in my room sound asleep. Despite all my refusal, she still decided to sleepover. She is a fucking brat. My wedding is in a few days. Thanks to my dad and his hunger for more power. I want the power too but she is a fucking pain in the ass. I can't stand her. I am seriously going to put up with her annoying acts for the rest of my life. This is becoming annoying. It is more annoying because our wedding is getting close. This is fucked up. I felt a little pain on my bandaged should
MALIAJulio and Angela are still kissing at the corner of the hallway. They pulled away from each other the minute they noticed my presence. Angela looked away and Julio ran his fingers through his hair. He pointed me and opened his mouth to speak."Don't you...." "Malia," Eli's voice interrupted, making Julio pull back and he held Angela closer as I looked at Eli. He is shirtless, still has bandages around his shoulder and he is standing at his door. "Yes, sir." I answered, still standing at my spot. "What are you looking at?" He asked. I looked at the corner where Julio and Angela are. They are both glaring at me. They are literally daring me to speak. "Malia," Eli called again. "Nothing, sir." I lied, looking at him. "Does it still hurt?" He asked. I arched my brows a bit."What hurts?" I heard Angela whisper. "Does your cheek still hurt?" Eli asked again."N...no sir." I answered. "I need help with the sheets." He said. "Um sir I am not.." "Now, please " he ordered, w
ELIIt is 7:30 pm, and I am currently in the dining hall with my family, having dinner. I can't stop thinking about Malia. At first, it was the feeling of protection within me when it comes to her. I can't stand to see her getting hurt. But right now, I don't know what I am feeling right now. It is totally different from the protective instincts. It feels like something more. I couldn't stop looking at her. My hand ached to touch her. But she was tensed all through. She was restless before me. Don't get me started with the way she moved away from me. I felt awful at that moment. I had to force myself to let her go. I relaxed on my seat as the maids moved around the table, serving us dinner. One of them is currently pouring my favorite red wine into my glass. I gave her a sign to stop and she did. I picked up the glass, bringing it to my lips and took a sip. Malia walked into the room with my niece and nephew. My heart moved at the sight of her. What is this?I watched as she w
MALIAMy heart dropped the minute my back hit the wall. I stood there dumbfounded as his two hands rested on the wall, trapping me at the spot. "E..Eli?" I stuttered, shuddering as well. He stared at me with his dull eyes. He is acting very weird and sluggish. Did he drink? His right hand moved to my face. My breath hitched. He caressed my face gently. My heart pounded as he went on. Slowly, he rested his temples on mine. I froze. I felt pressured. My heart is beating super fast. What is he doing? My legs begged to run away. But a part me kept me glued. "Malia..." he snarled, making his breath hit my face. It smelled like liquor and red wine. He is drunk. My heart skipped a beat. Carlos was drunk as well when he violated me. What if Eli wants to do the same? But why do I feel glued? Push him, Malia. And run! Next, his hand moved from my face down to my hip. I felt a shot in my head. "You.....have a very beautiful body." He snarled as he gripped my waist. I lost it in
Slowly, I turned around and my heart skipped a beat as my eyes roamed his appearance. He is standing in front of his bathroom door, in just a white towel wrapped around his waist and his V-line shape down his unbelievable abs is in full display. His body is wet and steaming out smoke. His hair is dripping wet. I felt hot in between my legs. I felt the need to clench them together. God, what is this feeling? "Morning," he said, snapping me back to reality. "Good....good morning sir," i nervously stuttered. "Why are you here?" He asked. I cleared my throat and opened my mouth to speak but..."Wait," I slightly arched brows. "I have to wear my clothes first." He said, turning towards his walk-in closet. "Um, i will just come back..." He turned to me, shutting me up. "You have to wait, Malia." He said calmly, making me nod and I dropped my gaze. My heart, beating very fast. I sensed him walking towards his walk-in closet. I let out a sigh. Malia, why did you come here? Wh
My heart pounded relentlessly. Carlos's wife is coming for Eli's wedding. I have totally forgotten about her. I thought I was free from Carlos. But his wife still exist. And she...she will not spare me. I am the reason she is coming for the wedding. She wants to kill me. "She just lost her husband. Why does she want to come to our son's wedding?" Eli's mum asked. The Don heaved a sigh. "Now how am I going to know that shit, huh?" He snapped. Eli's mother dropped her gaze. I looked towards Eli. He is looking at me. Tears gathered my eyes as I kept staring at him. "I think we will have to go and pay our condolences, Son." The don said, making Eli break his eye contact with me. "We have to do that tomorrow. Because your wedding is the next day." The don said as I looked down my shaky hands. "You will go with us, Julio." The don said. "Yes, Dad." Julio said. "I would like to go too, Dad." Angela said, making me look at her. She is seated next to Eli, smiling at the Don. "Why,
Ivan and I turned to Eli. He is standing there, looking at us. "Eli," Ivan called, still holding me. "Why are you holding her like that?" Eli asked, sounding upset. "Oh um...." Ivan struggled to form a word as I released myself from his hold. "Excuse me, please." I said, dropping my gaze as I walked past them and headed towards the stairs. I actually ran down the stairs and headed towards the laundry room. I placed the kids clothes instead the basket meant for dirty clothes. Sighing, I decided to sit down there a little. It is pretty late and the maids are already retired for the day. If I wasn't employed as the kids' nanny, I would be in the quarters and on my uncomfortable bed. And worst, sleeping restlessly because I don't know what Brenda and Jenny would do to me next. Maybe kill me in my sleep or do something terrible to me. I am still surprised that I snapped at them like that. I don't know what got into me but I actually did. Brenda and Jenny were surprised as well. I a
"The fuck?" Ivan asked."Who the hell is that?" Julio asked. "Don Rossi!" My dad yelled again. "Who is that?!" The don asked. "My.....my dad." I muttered, making everyone look at me. My heart pounded. "Just what we needed." Julio said, getting on his feet. So did Ivan. They both headed out. Eli got on his feet as well, but I held him.He looked at me. I shook my head. He held my hand. "It's okay. We just have to go talk to him." He said."No, no. Please. He will not listen. He is a stubborn man." I almost cried, still holding him tightly. "Malia," "Have you seen the shit you have put my son into, you little bitch?" The don asked, making us look at him. My heart clenched at his words. "Dad, don't," Eli said. The don scoffed. "Stay here, Malia," Eli said, releasing himself from my hold and headed out. "No, Eli," I called, standing on my feet as I watched him walking away. "Go after him." The don said."Eli told her to stay here." Eli's mother said to him."If your fathe
My heart raced as he came on top of me. He stared at me, making my heart bang. My head is all over the place. The look on his face shows that he wants to touch me. I want him to. I want to be nothing but his. All his. But I am scared. I am scared that this might trigger those awful moments with Carlos. "What is going on in your head, sunshine?" He asked. I stared at him, feeling greatly uneasy. His eyes rested on my chest. They moved back to me. "What are you thinking?" He asked. "N... nothing." I stuttered nervously. He maintained eye contact as he moved the tiny hand of my nightgown down, exposing my breasts to his hungry eyes. He leaned down and kissed the middle of my breasts. A whimper left my mouth. "You are lying." He said, making me more uneasy. He moved his mouth around my cleavage. I felt shivers running down my spine. "What are you thinking, baby?" He asked. Good gracious. "I....I am not thinking about anything." I stuttered breathlessly. "Why are you li
My heart clenched as I stared at Angela with Eli's mother. Her father is here and she is here too. That means they are here to convince Eli's parents, or they already have them so they can make Eli take her back. My heart tightened at my thoughts. "What is that bitch doing here, Dad?" Eli asked, making Angela's face twitch. "Eli," his mother called. "I know you are upset with my daughter, but you don't have to use such names," Mr Monero said. Eli scoffed. "If your daughter wasn't whoring around and fucking my brother, I wouldn't be calling her such names, Monero." Eli said. Mr Monero scowled at Eli. "Son, listen...." "Drop it, dad. I am done living my life for you and this family," Eli retorted. "Excuse me?" The don asked. "You fucking heard me. I don't know what your plans are for bringing these lunatics here, but I am not interested in Angela. She can marry Julio for all I care. At least they can pick up from where they started." Eli said, walking towards the stairs witho
My heart pounded where I stood. I looked ahead, and I saw my brothers walking towards the main entrance of the house. I can't let them hurt Eli. Why can't they leave him alone? Oh God. What am I going to do? Think, Malia, think! They closed the door behind them. My legs took me towards the door. I opened it slightly, and I saw them walking down the stairs while talking about something. I walked out of the door quietly and hid behind one of the pillars. They moved towards Leonardo's car and I descended the stairs quietly. I leaned down while walking towards the boot of the car. They didn't notice because they were focused on their discussion about Flavio. I got to the boot and dropped on my knees. "We are going to kill him and his entire family," Ivan said. What?"Yes, we are. That fucker doesn't know what is coming for him." Leonardo said, and I sensed him unlocking the car. I sensed them enter the car and I opened the boot and entered quietly. Leo started the car and dr
"Eli," He stared at me in that same way that makes my legs weak. I couldn't believe my eyes. He is actually here. He is right in front of me. "Eli..... it's really you," I stuttered, still amazed. "Malia," he called, making my heart flutter. My name has never sounded so nice in a very long time. I smiled a little as I took slow steps towards him. I held his arm, giving myself some fulfillment that he is really here. I hugged him tightly, shutting my eyes. I took in his familiar scent. It messed with my senses in a very pleasant way. I love it. I missed it. God, I missed him so much.I thought I would never see him again. Oh God. He wrapped his hands around me, adding to my fluttering heart. "I missed you, Eli. I missed you so much," I said. "I missed you too, baby." My heart raced. He placed a kiss on my hair, making joyful tears approach my eyes. "I can't believe you are here." I said, unwrapping him and looking at him. "When did you.......how did you find me?" I
"Uncle, tell him, please." I begged uncle Seth. He looked at my dad and was about to say something, but dad raised his hand at him, shutting him up. "Sit down," dad ordered, looking at me with anger. I slowly sat down, dropping my gaze as tears approached my eyes. "Listen attentively," Dad snarled, making me look at him. "East, please." Mum said. He raised his hand at her, still looking at me. "I said it before, and I will say it again. Forget that bastard." He said, making my heart clench. "You are home now. Far away from them. Be happy and forget about all of them because I am definitely going to kill them all for turning you into a slave." "They didn't know who I was." He scoffed. "I don't care. I am going to get back at them." "But dad...." "Enough!" He yelled, making me flinch. "East," mum called. "I don't want to ever hear his name in this house again. Kill that stupid feeling because nothing is ever going to happen between you two. I will
"Good night, baby," Mum said, kissing my temples. "Good night." I said with a low tone as she turned off the lights on my nightstand and walked out of my room. "I love you, sweetie." She said."I love you too, mum." I said. I heard her close my door. I reached for the light and turned it on. I sat up and heaved a sigh. My dad's words sang in my head. He is so angry with them. He doesn't care about what Eli did. Eli saved me. Why is dad still angry?I don't want him to kill Eli's family. It will hurt him. It is not their fault. They did know who I was. They actually found me and made me a maid. If it wasn't for them, Carlos would have found me. They actually saved me. Eli saved me. I miss him so much. I miss his pretty face. I miss the nicknames he usually calls me. I miss the way he makes me feel. His warm touch and his embrace. I miss everything about him. Am I really not going to see him again? My heart clenched at my thoughts. It hurts. It hurts deeply. I am happy to b
I got down from the jet along with uncle Seth and others. I took in the familiar smell and feeling of home. Tears begged to flow as we walked towards the black cars. We got in and drove away. I rested my eyes on the windows as we moved. My heart feels so delighted right now. I will soon be home. I can't believe this. Eli came to my mind. I felt bad instantly. I wonder what he is doing right now. Could be looking for me? Is he worried? I miss him. I am alive because of him. I owe him everything. "Excited?" Uncle Seth asked, making me look at him. I nodded.He smiled. "Your parents will be very excited to see you." He said, making me smile. I turned back to the window, smiling at the thought of seeing my parents. I really missed them. I missed them so much. I am going to hug my mum tightly. And my dad as well. And my brothers. I am going to hug everyone. I miss them so much. I miss my home. I missed everything. I still can't believe I am back to Italy. I am miles aw
The door to the van closed and it moved. My heart begged to explode as I struggled in the person's hold. "Let go of me!" I yelled and the person released me instantly. I looked at who it was. I froze. It was my uncle, Seth. "Malia," he called, smiling. "Uncle Seth," I called, feeling my tears approaching. Oh my God. I can't believe this. I hugged him instantly. He wrapped his arms around me tightly.He found me. .I can't believe this. He found me! I am finally with my family!."Hey, Kiddo." I heard another familiar voice but at the front seat. It was Uncle Diego. He turned to me and smiled. I let out a breathless laugh, feeling the excitement in my heart. Uncle Seth unwrapped me and cupped my face. I stared at him with my teary eyes as I placed my hand on his wrist. "God, I can't believe you are here, sunshine." He said. "I can't believe it either, uncle." I almost cried. He brought my temples closer and placed a kiss on it. I closed my eyes, feeling delighted. H