[ Vincent ]“I love you, Vincent De Niro.”Three words, simple, straightforward words without any alliteration of romantic words, poetic phrases to hyperbolize her feelings.Arielle just confessed that she loves me, it wasn’t out of a moment of passion or the time we spend together. I could read her eyes, she knew what she said and confident about it.“I love you, Vincent De Niro. I know I am breaking the promise I made to you before we agreed to marry. It might be a sin, a mistake in your opinion but I am always transparent and certain about my feelings and thoughts. I don’t know when it happened, perhaps the moment you saved me from Anton and his goons, I always felt safe with you. What else I’d ever want in a man who will never hurt me.” She spoke, I only listened her.I just want to listen to her.“You’ll love me even when I’ll nothing to offer you. Won’t your feelings change if I’d lose my title and will be nothing but an ordinary man?” I asked her.She again kissed my lips, “Wha
[ Vincent ]“So, you’re saying that you want to accept Anton’s offer and support him in his climb to the title of Russian boss?” My brother-in-law, Robert asked me.“Vincent, this is huge. You know the aftermath of this decision.” Stefano, who was listening everything quietly, said with a pointed look. He didn’t look upset but his silence always gives me headache.“He is my only chance to grab the neck of Faolan Walsh, he has gone low profile and it is giving me a sense of failure that he’s free and laughing at my condition from a different place.” I said, my grip tightened on my phone.“Anton is also a smart shark, Vincent. He knows what he’s doing. Don’t you think that he’ll boast his mental victory over you? If you help him to become Russian leader then it’ll impact your position. A man like Anton who has no name of his own, succeeded in playing Vincent De Niro on his finger tips.” Stefano said and he was right on his place.“I think you haven’t heard everything I said, gentlemen.”
[ Arielle ]Last two weeks were no less than total bliss for me. Vincent showed me a side of him that I don’t imagine exist. He expressed himself to me to a great extent. I was living the happiest phase of my life. We spend our most of time together, not talking or cuddling but he works where I paint or sketch, doing our individual work.It gave me time to observe him from close.“What are you thinking, Signora? I bet it’s our Capo invading your mind and heart.” Marcello teased me. I was strolling in the market to buy some art supply with more than three dozen guards walking around me, they were visible and I hated how people were frightened by their appearance.“Yea, I won’t lie to you, Marcello. I can’t help it. My husband is the most handsome man on the planet. Just look at him, he’s tall, have a muscular body, abs and beauty. His eye colour is also unique.” I praised Vincent openly.“Love is in the air. You have corrupted my Capo’s mind. He’s acting strange. I don’t like this vers
[ Arielle ]I hesitantly knocked at Vincent’s room door. Although, we sleep together every night, I always wake up early and return to my room. He hasn’t asked me to stay with him as a couple or hinted me to move in with him so I am taking every step with him cautiously.The door was opened by him and immediately his perfume engulfed my senses. He was wearing a tight fitted black T-shirt and black trousers and wrapped the shawl I knitted for him means he wasn’t up to work or he never leaves his room without clothing properly.“It took you very long to buy your essentials, Ari.” He said and invited me inside the room.I was immediately pulled into his arms and he buried his face in the crook of my neck, his hands loosely holding me. my hands automatically wrapped around his back.“I was waiting for you.” He said in a husky voice.“I was out for only three hours, Capo.” I giggled when he dropped feathery kisses on my neck and it felt ticklish on my sensitive spot.“Yet I feel your absen
[ Vincent ]“Vince…Vincent.”Arielle’s sensuous voice rang into my ears when I kissed her soft, supple skin. I knew it was her soft spot. Her voice turned me on and it took me every single ounce of patience to control myself from having her.“Yes, Principessa.” I stroked her flushed cheeks by my thumbs. She wasn’t looking at me means she was also going through the same tensed wave. We needed each other badly but I wasn’t allowed to engage in any intense physical activity. Nobody would stop me, not a fucking wound nor a stupid doctor from devouring my wife but I can’t upset her. I know how much my condition affected her in last few days.“It’s time for your physiotherapy. The doctor might come anytime.” She said in a low whisper and it added more misery to my self-restraining vow.“I know and he’ll come after twenty minutes which means I can have my ways with you till then.” I smirked and her pupils dilated. She was shivering which was a sign for me that her body wanted me to please he
[ Arielle ]“Shit, what is happening to me?” I placed my hands on the wall of my bathroom, warm water was trickling down my body after I spent steamy ten minutes in Vincent’s room. It was unexpected but it made me realize that I also have sexual desires and I’d be needing him as badly as he wants me.He made me come only by using his fingers and mouth, it was obscene how he made me taste myself on his lips. I felt more connected with him. The burning passion in those eyes and how his muscles flexed, how his jaws tightened, it was evident how much he was restraining himself.My hand touched my sensitive pussy, I felt tingle all over my body because I recalled how he made love to me with his fingers and then devoured me with his mouth. I am falling more and more for him. Every passing day is making me realize how much he means to me.I can’t imagine a life without him.After showering and cleaning myself, I dressed properly in comfortable pants and shirt since it was evening and I decid
[ Arielle ]“A penny for your thoughts, Principessa?”Vincent’s voice forced me to divert my eyes from the iconic scenery of the vineyards. His parents had invited us for lunch. I wasn’t willing to face Lorenzo, who hates my existence but Lilliana insisted me that she wants to meet me, it had been days since we saw each other. So, I couldn’t refuse her.“I was thinking about something but I need your permission first before I speak about it.” I mustered up my courage to say this which had been bothering me for two days.Besides, I don’t want to upset Vincent and ruin what I have developed this far between us.“Is it something which can make me angry, Principessa?” He lifted his left brow means I had a green signal to continue.“May be, I am not sure about this but I’ll discuss it with you when we return home today? Lilliana is expecting us.” I said and tried to bury the matter because this lunch will also be challenging for me.“Are you tensed about my father’s behaviour, Ari?” He til
[ Arielle ]We all seated down for lunch which was prepared by Lilliana. I could sense the tension, an invisible wall between the parents and son. So, I quietly decided to concentrate on the food which was delicious and I was surprised when I saw American cuisine as well on the table.“I thought you are missing the food at your old home so I decided to cook something for you. I hope it’s edible.” Lilliana said hesitantly.“It’s delicious, Mother and I’ll love everything you make.” I praised her. The food indeed was tasty.“Thank you, dear. I have baked your favourite cupcakes. You can take them with you.” She said and I happily nodded my head.“Can we have our meal in silence?” Lorenzo cleared his throat, “Women can never learn how to behave in a civil manner.” Lorenzo commented and our smile disappeared. His remark was derogatory. But we can’t change someone’s narrow minded thoughts so silence is the best option.“Do not disrespect my wife, father. Her place is next to me so disrespe
[ Ella ]I gave my statement to the police. It was quite hard for me to go through the details of the same traumatic moments but the lawyers ensured me that they’d do their best to send Adriano to jail. I felt bad for Adriano though, he secretly liked me. I could have given him wrong hints that he mistook as something other than pure friendship.“Miss Ella, shall I drop you back at your house or you want to go somewhere else?” A bodyguard whom Marcello hired to protect me, asked me.“I want to go to somewhere else and I want to be alone so you don’t need to follow me.” I said because I really missed my parents and I wanted to visit their graves. I don’t want anyone else to accompany me because I can be myself, the same little girl in front of my parents.“I am sorry, Miss Ella but it’s my job to guard you. I have received strict orders from Mr. Romano to guard you and accompany you everywhere for your own safety.” He refused my plea with folded hands.I sighed in frustration.“I am go
[ Marcello ]I kept hitting the punching bag, sweat dripping down my face, my breathing heaved and body wanted to give up but I didn’t stop as my anger couldn’t sustain because the image of Ella being hurt by a man whom she trusted, it kept reminding me that I failed my promise to protect her. How she coiled in fear when I pulled that monster away from her, it kept paining me.“Capo, please stop.” Vincenzo tried to stop me for the multiple times but I didn’t hear him.Finally, the punching bag fell off and I was totally exhausted by the vigorous work out since the early morning. He quickly grabbed a towel and wiped my sweat but I took the towel from her and cleaned myself. He gave me a water bottle which I finished in a go.“Why are you punishing yourself, Capo? The man is under police’s custody and I assigned our best lawyers to represent Miss Ella in the court. He’ll receive a good sentence for God’s sake if we’re going to punish him in our way.” He said but I couldn’t find my menta
[ Ella ]Vincenzo dropped me off at my house. Lucy decided to stay with me. I told her to go home since she was equally shocked and terrified with the incident but she chose to stay with me. She said that she couldn’t leave me alone or she won’t be at ease. Rita went to the hospital, she didn’t want to go to see Adriano but Lucy told her as his parents and family live in Rome. He’s all alone here.“Ella, go and take a shower, I’ll prepare hot chocolate for you.” Lucy said to me and I dragged my half dead body to the bathroom.When I discarded my clothes, I saw bruises on my arms. Those hellish moments refreshed in my memories. Tears brimmed into my eyes. Adriano called me a whore, this word stung. If Adriano thinks that I am behind Marcello’s money then others must be thinking the same about me.I let the warm water soak me. The scars on my body will be healed in a few days but I don’t think the wounds on my mind and heart will ever be healed. People whom I loved and trusted, they bru
[ Ella ]“What are you saying, Adriano? I think we should talk tomorrow or when you’re sober enough to talk with a cooled mind.” I said to him when I sensed that he wasn’t in his right state of mind due to the effect of the alcohol.“Answer me now, Ella. I want to know what you feel for that man slayer.” He raised his voice.“Adriano, you’re crossing your line again. I told you not to mention Marcello again. It’s not your business what is my equation with him.” I said in a stern tone this time because he was hurting me mentally.“I get it. I should have seen it coming since that bastard started visiting us often.” He scoffed and laughed dryly which started scaring me because he was a totally different person from the man I know.“I am leaving, Adriano. We’ll talk tomorrow.” I said and about to leave but he grabbed my arm and pulled me back.“Adriano, what the hell is wrong with you? Leave my hand, you’re hurting me.” I yelled at him and tried to pry him off but his grip only tightened
[ Ella ]Marcello dropped me off at the café. I requested him to stop for a coffee and fresh buns but he denied saying he had a lot of work and he’d be occupied till the weekend. My heart sank when he left with only a formal goodbye. I am kind of habitual to his cheesy talks and flirting.I couldn’t concentrate on my work which was to bake fresh sets of cupcakes for a birthday party order. Rita was with me but I didn’t see Uncle Rio and Enzo. Aunt was on the counter. It was good at one side but my mental peace was gone.“Ella, a penny for your thoughts.” Rita eyed me and I shook my head. I am not someone who expresses herself easily unless it’s too heavy to bear alone.“Come on, my sweet little girl. I can tell by looking at your face. A certain someone has stolen your mental peace and….” She pointed her finger at my heart, “Heart, Ella. You are in love with Marcello Romano.” She yelled and my eyes widened because there were others in the kitchen.“Rita! Have you gone nuts?” I whisper
[ Ella ]Fuck!What did I do? I kissed Marcello Romano on the lips. What he must be thinking about me? I couldn’t resist myself when I heard him promising me everything that a lover can do for me. I know he likes me, he expresses his feelings for me now and often but I am not certain about my own feelings for him. Sometimes, they are too intense that I am not able to supress them just like the unexpected kiss and sometimes my brain questions my heart.I shouldn’t be harbouring such emotions which may hurt me in the future. Marcello is a great person who only showed his good side to me but I can’t ignore the fact that he’s a mafia. He may not use violence in front of my eyes but he’s a part of it. He’s tend to use violence, if it’s not me, then others, his enemies. His life is always in danger. I can’t shake the insecurity off.I didn’t recall when I fell asleep while thinking and debating about my present and hazy future. When I woke up next day, I felt recharged and ready to start my
[ Marcello ]The beauty in front of me, I have no words to praise her because no words in the dictionary can justify her beauty inside out. I am obsessed by her, her sweet scent, her smile and laugh like a music to my ears. This girl stood against storms in her life, fought them bravely and still stay positive about her future even though I am not happy with her decision to go away from the city.“Marcello, you can drop me here. I can walk from here.” Ella’s soft voice forced me to look at her. we drove mostly in silence. This time I had my security with me because I don’t want to take chance with her safety.“No, I’ll walk you to your house, it’s not very late but your safety is my responsibility.” I said, she nodded her head in agreement.We stepped out of my car. I gestured my bodyguards to follow us closely behind but don’t catch attention of her nosy neighbours. I don’t want any inconvenience for her which can solidify her desperation to move.“Thanks for a wonderful day, Marcell
[ Ella ]“Thank you once again for this memorable day trip, Marcello. I enjoyed every single second I spent at the De Niro’s property. I can’t believe that I am one of the few people who got the opportunity to live this dreamy life of one of the wealthiest families in the city.He smiled and poured more wine into my cup, “I can do much more for you, mon cheri. Just give me a chance.” He said. We were having our dinner at the estate.I was afraid at first when I saw hundreds of armed men guarding the estate at each corner. The security was unbreachable. I met his mother who is a very nice lady. I didn’t feel like an outsider and they definitely didn’t behave like dominating people.“You can drop me off at my house now. It’s getting dark and I don’t want my neighbours to gossip about my personal life. I bet you’re already a breaking news among them.“Are you not happy that most of your neighbours now think that we’re a thing between us?” He teased me and I immediately looked down at my
[ Ella ]“You shouldn’t come to my house unannounced. The entire neighbourhood was looking at you. I bet, it’ll be spread to the others by now. Those ladies were practically eye raping you, Marcello.” I said to him with rotten mood remembering how those women ogled at him as if he was a piece of meat.“Are you jealous that I am quite popular among the ladies of your neighbourhood?” He smirked and I coughed while sipping on my coconut water that I bought to keep myself hydrated. I am still not used to with the humidity of the place.“No, I am not jealous. Why would I be jealous? You’re not boyfriend or something like that.” I defended myself.“Touche, I am hurt by your bluntness, mon cheri.” He acted to wince and again focused on the road.“This place is beautiful. I have seen vineyards but never been to a private property before.” I said as I saw vineyards on both sides of the road, stretched far and wide. It was a picturesque view.“You have the golden chance to spend an entire day a