[ Marcello ]“Brother, I can only advice you to maintain your composure. They’ll try to rise your temperature and then they will try to use it against you.” Massimo said to me when our car stopped in front of Lorenzo De Niro’s house.“Don’t worry, I know how to deal with such motherfuckers. You can enjoy your time.” I said getting out of the car and put on my glasses before stepping into the war zone.Lorenzo is one of those who strongly and openly opposed my coronation as the Capo dei capi. I believe that either he’s involved in the incident or he knows about the conspirers. The guards let me inside the house which was quiet. I came across Mrs. De Niro in the way, she is a kind lady unlike her husband and I respect her a lot.“Hello, Signora. These are for you.” I kissed her hand and handed her the box of cupcakes that Mama packed for her.A smile stretched on her face, “Oh thank you, Marcello. I miss her baking. Give her my message that I’ll visit her soon.” She said.“Sure, Signora.
[ Ella ]The day went into boredom. I did some research on the international cuisine and read about different food cultures as I had plans for my future. I want to travel around the world to know closely about the food in different regions across the globe.Romano brothers were out for a long time. Mama was feeling tired, so she went into her room to get some rest on my insistence.“This life is boring. I don’t want to cook right now. Plants don’t need watering. I am not allowed to venture into certain areas in this big house. Marcello isn’t here, the maids don’t talk much. I can’t even go to the café. God! I am bored.” I blabbered to myself.“I wonder why have you explore the library of this mansion yet. All the best, rare and unique collection of books on different subjects are available here.”Hearing Massimo’s voice, I turned around and found him leaning on the doorframe. My brows knitted together seeing him. The man who despises my bare sight, he’s being all nice to me all of a su
[ Marcello ]“Capo, we can’t keep here much longer. It’s a dangerous pawn that you want to play. Capo Vincent won’t be pleased if he learns about this. I am sure he’ll be informed by now, what about his other children. I am afraid they all will turn against you.” Vincenzo said glancing over Lorenzo who was still unconscious.“I don’t care, Vincenzo. I want to know the truth and the names of the culprit who were behind yesterday’s attack. I couldn’t sleep at night. I might lose my family, Vince. My heart shakes whenever this image crosses my mind. So, I am not going to spare him. Either he must admit his crime if he had committed it or he gives me the names.” I said with finality.Vincenzo nodded his head and gestured our men to tie Lorenzo. The stubborn man didn’t speak his mouth since we got here.“I’ll take care of him here, Capo. I don’t think he’ll wake up anytime soon so you may return home. I am here.” Vincenzo assured me.I felt tired and badly wanted to see my family. Throwing
[ Ella ]When I woke up, I was unable to move as Marcello’s strong arm was tightly wrapped around my waist. My whole body ached with pain and I blushed how he made passionate love to me out of his jealousy and made me beg him for more.The evening had rolled on. I tried to slip out of his grip but he pulled me closer and buried his face on my naked chest, his hot breath left tingles on my bare skin, our legs were tangled. “Stay here and let me sleep.” He said in a sleepy, groggy voice which sounded sexy to me. I ran my fingers through his hairs and he relaxed more in my embrace.He was sleeping peacefully like a small baby. I just wanted him to be carefree and live his life like a normal human being. He deserves to be happy and burden free.“Let me go now, Marcello. It’s evening and Mama must be waiting for me.” I whispered in his ear and massaged his head.“Umm..no..she understands so don’t make excuses because I won’t allow you to go.” He whined and again placed my hand on his head
[ Ella ]“I still love you, Ella.”I blinked my eyes a few times to ensure if I was hallucinating or he actually said that he has feelings for me.“I love you, Ella. I know it’s wrong but I can’t help this feeling. I thought if I try to push you, insult you and hurt you, these feelings will pass but I failed.” He said and paused, his eyes reflected the seriousness of his confession.“Massimo, please not a word more.” I warned him, my body was shaking with both nervousness and fear.“Ella, I know you love my brother and it’s very wrong if I ask you to give another chance so I want us to be friends if you can’t accept my feelings.” He said.“Massimo, you have made a joke of us. I love your brother and soon we’ll be married. I do not want you to create any misunderstanding between us. So, I do not want to keep any relation with you, not even friendship.” I said as anger fuelled me.“I can’t control my feelings, Ella. No one can control their feelings.” He said and tried to touch me but I
[ Marcello ]“These balls are ridiculous, the last time I attended it with Capo Vincent, his wife was shot in the hotel room. The ugly boast of wealth and power is something I don’t enjoy but this is the only way to catch my attacker.” I said to Vincenzo who came to me saying that Ella doesn’t want to accompany me to the party.“I understand but we don’t know who is this person and Billy is still a phantom. How are we going to find them? It’s like shooting an arrow in the dark.” He said.“Why can’t you be positive once?” I growled at him in frustration because the truth stung me.“I am stating the truth, Capo. Billy is nowhere to be found and risking your family’s life. You know how those people are. I still advice you to drop the idea of taking your whole family there.” Vincenzo said in a quiet tone.“Hmm, you’re right but I have already told Mama and Massimo to be ready. I haven’t seen Ella since the evening.” I said.“You can still tell them that you won’t be taking them to the par
[ Ella ]“Mar…Marcello.” I breathed out my lover’s name when his tongue gave a vertical lick on my slit.“Do you like it, mon cheri?” He asked rolling his tongue on his lips, his eyes shone with mischief.I threw my head back, my palms resting on the table to balance my body. This man has his ways to make me yearn for him. He gave another long lick and twirled his tongue around my bud. Pleasure shot through my veins.My body was on fire even though I was feeling pain there, his tongue was soothing my pussy.“Oh!” I moaned when he thrusted his tongue in my walls and curled it inside my pussy, it was dirty but the rawest expression of his untamed feelings for me. The way he was handling my body, I am sure no other men would have made me feel this way.His thumb pressed on my bud whereas his hands massaged my thighs, the overall pleasure relaxed my body, the tension was growing in my lower region which meant I was close to my release. He pumped his tongue in and out of me, licking and su
[ Marcello ]My heart constricted and an unsettling feeling invaded my heart when I saw my mother laying on the cot and an iv attached to her wrist. Her face looked tired and pale and for the first time I noticed that she looked weak.“What happened to Mama, doctor?” Massimo rushed to the doctor who was monitoring her.“Mrs. Romano passed out due to low blood pressure but when I saw a blood test and ultrasound on her to ensure that she doesn’t have any underlying decease, I saw some negative symptoms so I advise you to take her to a hospital for proper checkup and treatment. As for now, I have given her medicines and once her blood pressure will be stable, she’ll gain her conscious. I advise you to take good care of her and keep her away from physical stress.” The doctor said.My heart sank hearing his words.“What do you exactly mean by negative symptoms, doctor?” I asked him.“I can’t say anything right now. Please, take her to a hospital.” He said and left the room.My eyes shifted
[ Ella ]“So, this is the end of the story. The prince married the princess in the end. They lived happily ever after with their little daughter who was just like you, my princess.” I closed the fairytale book that I was reading to the young girl who looked sleepy but she was still awake.“This is your and Uncle Marcello’s story, right?” She asked me cuddling into my lap.“Yes, our story is like a fairytale you can say. There were demons in our story too but your uncle fought with them bravely and we are together.” I said with a smile. She blinked her big blue eyes at me.“When will uncle return. I miss him.” the little girl pouted and I started tickling her to lift up her mood.“Your uncle is very busy in his work but he will come soon. I am also missing him but I think he doesn’t miss us or he’d come home early.” I pouted with her.“I heard you both.”Marcello’s voice drew our attention on the door where he was standing. He looked tired but his smile was radiant.“Uncle Mars!” Lila
[ Ella ]I tried to open my eyes but a banging headache forced me to groan in pain. I tried to move but I couldn’t because I felt my hands and feet tied up. I shot my eyes open and found myself in a ramshackle building, the plaster was gone, I could see iron rods on the ceiling and the smell was putrid. I was tied on a chair with no source of light except a small window.“Help!” I cried but I could hear my own voice resonating in the empty walls.I cried recalling the moment when Molly sprayed something on my face and I fainted, and now I am in a shabby place. Someone kidnapped me.“Who are you and why are you keeping me here?” I shouted and cried. I knew my kidnappers were there. They could hear me.A few moments later, I heard footsteps approaching and a man appeared first, behind them entered Molly. She was smirking. Anger rushed through my veins when I saw her. She deceived Lucy.“You bitch! I am gonna kill you.” I shouted and wiggled in the ropes.“I fear you won’t be alive by th
[ Marcello ]“Fuck! Why did I let her leave without security?” I punched the wall as there was no sign of Ella. we searched the whole area where the bar was located but the kidnappers left no clues behind.“I am asking you for one last time, tell me if you are involved with the enemies. Ella was with you two when she went missing.” Massimo pointed his finger at Ella’s friends. The girls were shaking with fear and also crying silently.I rubbed my temple and breathed deeply.“Massimo, don’t blame them. They have nothing to do with her disappearance. Just look at them.” I said and approached them calmly.“I swear, Capo. We don’t know where that girl took her. We were in the bar. Ella went to the restroom and Lucy’s girlfriend followed her. We had no idea that she was a spy who was with Lucy just to track Ella.” Rita cried and pointed her finger at a really heartbroken Lucy.She was dealing with heartbreak. She was betrayed by someone she truly loved and trusted so I had to talk to her v
[ Marcello ]The life seemed meaningless without her. I thought pushing her away from me will help me to clear my mind but I failed miserably. I still find it hard to accept that my brother and my fiancée had a past and he still harbours feelings for her.Does she also feel something for him?I don’t want to go down that lane. I love Ella and seeing her with another man makes my heart go restless. She left the estate with her family. I didn’t stop her because then it’d be impossible for me to keep my distance from her but my mind goes to her when I don’t have work.I haven’t talked to Massimo as well. I don’t know if our equation is changed or he is still my younger brother. He hides such an important truth from me.“Capo, Mr. Whitford is on the call. He says Billy is in Sicily. Why didn’t we see him?” Vincenzo’s voice broke the chain of my thoughts.I snapped my head in his direction. My senses got alert.“How can he be so sure?” I asked him.“Many informers confirmed it. We must be
[ Ella ]“Ella, let’s go for shopping. We know that you’re going to the city of fashion but we want us to hang out together before you leave or we don’t know when next we’ll get a chance to hang out, just three of us.” Rita said.After talking to Mama who encouraged me to keep faith in my love and prepare to leave for Paris because she doesn’t want me to give up on my dreams. Marcello wouldn’t want me to quit them either so the next morning, I woke up early and packed my stuffs.I decided to resume working in the café to fight the ache of heartbreak. I would go mad if I stay home any longer because with passing time, I am missing him more and more.“The café was closed for two days and now we have bulk of orders, flooding customers and no Enzo to manage the café with us. Sorry, girls but I don’t think we can leave the café today or we’ll be fired. Actually, you two because I am leaving tomorrow.” I answered her and put the fresh set of buns into the oven.“I don’t agree with Rita usua
[ Ella ]“Ella, my baby, please eat something. It’s been two days since you have touched a grain or left this room. I am worried about you. Life doesn’t go on like this.” My aunt rubbed my back.I was laying on my bed like a motionless vegetable for past two day, my tears have dried up. I didn’t expect Marcello to learn about my past in this way. In fact, I decided to tell him everything after our wedding and ask for his forgiveness. He didn’t try to stop me nor he said a word to me when I left his house with my family.Massimo Romano, you ruined my happiness. I didn’t hate you before but now, I surely do.“Ella, please... Mrs. Romano also called in the morning. She is worried about you. Why aren’t you telling me what exactly happened between you and Marcello. Did you two fight? Please, say something.“I want be alone, Aunt.” I said in a barely audible whisper. My strength had given up. I don’t want to live any longer.She sighed and gave me a helpless look.“I am putting the food her
[ Marcello ]“Why are you doing this, Ella? Can’t you see how much I love you?”Blood boiled in my veins. I felt betrayed by two people I loved the most. They were standing too close. She was wearing her bridal dress, she’s going to be my bride but she was in my brother’s arms. I could feel the pang in my heart. My vision became hazy. I didn’t want to believe on my eyes but they weren’t deceiving me but my bride and my brother.But must give the answer this time. I took long strands towards them and pulled Ella out of his embrace harshly. They were taken aback by the sudden interruption. Ella yelped but when she saw me, her eyes dilated in horror.My brother’s face was indifferent though.“What the hell is going on in here? Do not dare to lie or make an excuse because I have seen everything with my own eyes.” I dangerously whispered to them.“Marcello, I am telling you the truth. I haven’t done anything wrong. Please, trust me. I was asking him about you when you didn’t pick up my ca
[ Marcello ]“Why did you do it?” I asked quietly from the man tied in front of me.“I don’t know what you are talking about, Mr. Romano. You abducted me, forcefully keeping me here and you expect me to surrender and confess something I didn’t do.” Enzo Bianchi sneered, his eyes were red due to anger.I exhaled deeply and rose from my chair, I was treating him patiently but I was reaching to my limit.“Enzo, I do not want to hurt you. In fact, I will spare your life, today is the most important day of my life. I and Ella are getting married in a few hours. Ella and your family will be worried if you don’t join us soon. So, speak up. We won’t hurt you, I promise. Ella is too precious for me to lose and I don’t think I will harm her brother but you are leaving me with no choice.” I said and picked my gun.“You claim to love my sister but I think you are nothing but a vile and despicable man like other mafias. I wish my sister could see your true face.” Enzo spitted but it didn’t reach t
[ Ella ]“You’re getting married?” Uncle Rio frowned and looked at us.Marcello invited my family to the estate to break the news personally to them early in the morning. Except Enzo, uncle, aunt and my two cousins came.“Yes, Uncle. I am leaving for Paris in three days, it’ll be a long stay so I thought marrying Marcello is what I want. His name will give me protection if he has hidden enemies or your enemies there. I will no longer be an ordinary girl.” I said as Marcello taught me.It was necessary to lure my uncle since he can’t be trusted after he sneaked behind us to borrow money twice.“Honey, but why all of a sudden? You could do it earlier or give us some time to prepare for the wedding. After your parents, it’s our responsibility to act like your guardian.” Aunt said.“Don’t worry about the preparations, Mrs. Bianchi. We’re taking care of everything. Moreover, it’ll be a private ceremony. Only our families and Ella’s friends. It’s not in our favour to throw a big wedding in