[ Arielle ]“You’re looking nervous, Miss Wilson.” My doctor smiled at me while she prepared for my scan.“Yes, doctor. I am nervous. My husband isn’t here and I don’t know how’s the baby. My last scan was done two months ago.” I said and didn’t miss the chance to make my mother hear me.“Doctor, please, perform the necessary steps carefully but don’t take much time because Mr. Wilson has given you thirty minutes to do the thorough checkup. So, don’t waste time.” Mother instructed the doctor, she was smarter than me to keep a close eye on the doctor.“Doctor, you can proceed now.” I gave her a nod.“Sure, please, lay down and don’t be afraid when I apply this gel on your stomach, it’s a bit cold.” She guided me and with nervous and heavy heart, I laid down on the couch and she applied the gel on my stomach, then she started moving a wand. I tried to focus on the black and white screen but I couldn’t see a clear picture until a soft beating sound echoed through the machine.“The heartb
[ Vincent ]“Have you started taking meth, cousin?” I laughed.“No, I do not but by judging your appearance, a child can tell that you’re a lost shit.” He smirked but despite feeling agitated or angered, I stayed calm.“Dream on, Cassio. I will never give my position to a rat like you. Do you think it’s a toy that you’re demanding like a spoiled kid?” I ridiculed him.His smirked died and his face turned blank, “Both you and I know that you’re no more fit to rule as the Capo De Capi of this famiglia. Everyone’s talking behind your back and the time has come for a change. I am their top choice. They remember how my brother Cassius efficiently carried out his duties as the capo after Capo Antonio but an ambitious leech like you and Stefano transpired against him and killed him. I don’t dwell in the past. I have a futuristic approach. I want to be the leader. Isn’t it good for you? You can start a new life with your wife, a fresh beginning just like Stefano, I am proposing you a fair dea
[ Arielle ]“Arielle, I heard from your mother that you’re having another weakness, a girl?” My father leaned back on his chair, there was distaste in his tone.“This is my child, Father.” I tried not to snap back at him because he becomes an animal in his anger and I don’t want him to target my baby.“Very well, I don’t care as long as its not a Wilson child. I call you here to share a good news with you.” He said, his triumphant smile indicated at a bad news for me.I stood silent, waiting for him to continue since I had no interest in listening to his next words.“We’re flying back to Italy tomorrow. So, pack your bags.” He said and this time I snapped my head up. He was looking at me. Initially, I thought I was dreaming but my father isn’t a dream but a live nightmare.“Wh..what? Am I..going..to my home?” I stuttered as it was hard for me to believe.“Yes, Arielle. I hate to repeat my words but I can’t expect sincerity from you. I kept you here for a reason. Alexander told you abo
[ Vincent ]“I can’t believe this!” Marcello paced too and fro in the corridor while my mind was disturbed with the painful grunts of Giovanni whom our men were beating to pulp but he wasn’t ready to open his mouth.I couldn’t see him getting punished for his treachery but he remained silent, surrendering to me easily. I trusted him and gave him important tasks which he carried out as per my expectations.“Let me know if he opens his mouth. I am going to have a word with Desmond. I think the time has come when I have to use his son as my bet.” I said.“Capo, I don’t think I can stay here and see him getting skinned. He’s half dead but isn’t saying a word.” Marcello said who is equally disturbed as me.“We can’t trust our own shadow in our world, Marcello. Giovanni’s betrayal isn’t a new thing but we have we reassess our decisions and take lessons from our mistakes which led us to blunders.” I said and lit a cigarette.“Capo, I think we should spare him for today or he’ll die without s
[ Arielle ]I gulp down, embracing myself with my hands, the heavy fur overcoat wasn’t helping much in this chilly weather as I was trying my best to reach home before my father comes. It is an unsaid rule in my house, no women should be out after six and it’s past seven thirty. I don’t need to visualize what my father would do to me if he finds out that I wasn’t home before the dusk.I live in a world where my life was decided for me even before I was born and since last twenty-one years, it has been the same. I can’t even breathe without my father’s permission. My father is Desmond Wilson, the head of the American mafia syndicate. He is the most feared man, the human incarnation of Satan, what people call him in the whispers of night. His power radiates off him, power that demanded respect and obedience from everyone, the business, enemies and family.I took a deep breath and began to walk with quick steps, I already regretted ditching my security. Sometimes, it’s my escape from my
[ Arielle ]The room shrank two sizes when the tall man, whom I had supported on my shoulder entered in my apartment. My paintings were laying in every corner, covered in dust. I hardly come here since my father found out about my passion for painting and art. He thinks it’s useless since I have to make a good, obedient wife in future.He groaned a little when I helped him to sit on the sofa and went to bring first-aid kit. Born and raised into a mafia family, treating a bullet wound wasn’t new to me. I had treated my brothers before. When I came back into the living room, the man laid back on the sofa.I knelt down and carefully removed his shirt to see the severity of the wound. It looked really bad. I took the tweezers and sterilized it before removing the bullet and the man winced. He looked in pain yet he tried to remain strong and unbothered.“You should see a doctor soon or it will get infected.” I said to him but he didn’t respond.I quickly bandaged his wound and gave him pai
[ Arielle ]A feeling of safety flowed through me when I stepped into the patio of my mansion, it was guarded heavily where a fly can’t pass without my father’s permission. Vincent dropped me outside the mansion before my security guards could stop and interrogate him.Breathing for a while, I prepared for the worst. My father’s car was parked outside. I should embrace myself for the punishment waiting for me. I could feel house maids and guards’ gaze on me as I walked passed them.“Where have you been, Miss Wilson? You did the wrong thing by escaping your security, your father doesn’t look pleased.” Parker, my head bodyguard met me in mid way. He looked disappointed.“Where is he?” I asked him avoiding his gaze.“In his home office. Please, follow me.” He said and lined behind me.He can save me from everything but not this. My heart was sinking with each step I took towards my father’s office. Disobedience always comes with punishment.The wooden doors were opened by my father’s gua
[ Arielle ]I groaned as I gained my consciousness. My head felt heavy like I was hit by a hammer. I tried to flutter my eyes and the first thing that came into my view was a sparkling crystal chandelier and soft music. My memories before I passed out began to come back in bits and pieces. My father came to me in the night when I was sleeping. He was furious, burning in rage. He kicked me out of my bed and then asked me to be ready early in the morning. He said nothing. I only remember Alexander arguing with him when father aimed his gun at my elder brother and then I came in between to save him. All I could remember leaving home in his private jet.My eyes widened and I tried to get up but realised I couldn’t move because I was tied on a chair. The room looked like an expensive suite. Fear gripped me. I was locked for sure but when my eyes fell on my appearance in the gigantic mirror, it only worsened mixed with confusion when I saw my dressed changed into a skimpy dress, showing mos
[ Vincent ]“I can’t believe this!” Marcello paced too and fro in the corridor while my mind was disturbed with the painful grunts of Giovanni whom our men were beating to pulp but he wasn’t ready to open his mouth.I couldn’t see him getting punished for his treachery but he remained silent, surrendering to me easily. I trusted him and gave him important tasks which he carried out as per my expectations.“Let me know if he opens his mouth. I am going to have a word with Desmond. I think the time has come when I have to use his son as my bet.” I said.“Capo, I don’t think I can stay here and see him getting skinned. He’s half dead but isn’t saying a word.” Marcello said who is equally disturbed as me.“We can’t trust our own shadow in our world, Marcello. Giovanni’s betrayal isn’t a new thing but we have we reassess our decisions and take lessons from our mistakes which led us to blunders.” I said and lit a cigarette.“Capo, I think we should spare him for today or he’ll die without s
[ Arielle ]“Arielle, I heard from your mother that you’re having another weakness, a girl?” My father leaned back on his chair, there was distaste in his tone.“This is my child, Father.” I tried not to snap back at him because he becomes an animal in his anger and I don’t want him to target my baby.“Very well, I don’t care as long as its not a Wilson child. I call you here to share a good news with you.” He said, his triumphant smile indicated at a bad news for me.I stood silent, waiting for him to continue since I had no interest in listening to his next words.“We’re flying back to Italy tomorrow. So, pack your bags.” He said and this time I snapped my head up. He was looking at me. Initially, I thought I was dreaming but my father isn’t a dream but a live nightmare.“Wh..what? Am I..going..to my home?” I stuttered as it was hard for me to believe.“Yes, Arielle. I hate to repeat my words but I can’t expect sincerity from you. I kept you here for a reason. Alexander told you abo
[ Vincent ]“Have you started taking meth, cousin?” I laughed.“No, I do not but by judging your appearance, a child can tell that you’re a lost shit.” He smirked but despite feeling agitated or angered, I stayed calm.“Dream on, Cassio. I will never give my position to a rat like you. Do you think it’s a toy that you’re demanding like a spoiled kid?” I ridiculed him.His smirked died and his face turned blank, “Both you and I know that you’re no more fit to rule as the Capo De Capi of this famiglia. Everyone’s talking behind your back and the time has come for a change. I am their top choice. They remember how my brother Cassius efficiently carried out his duties as the capo after Capo Antonio but an ambitious leech like you and Stefano transpired against him and killed him. I don’t dwell in the past. I have a futuristic approach. I want to be the leader. Isn’t it good for you? You can start a new life with your wife, a fresh beginning just like Stefano, I am proposing you a fair dea
[ Arielle ]“You’re looking nervous, Miss Wilson.” My doctor smiled at me while she prepared for my scan.“Yes, doctor. I am nervous. My husband isn’t here and I don’t know how’s the baby. My last scan was done two months ago.” I said and didn’t miss the chance to make my mother hear me.“Doctor, please, perform the necessary steps carefully but don’t take much time because Mr. Wilson has given you thirty minutes to do the thorough checkup. So, don’t waste time.” Mother instructed the doctor, she was smarter than me to keep a close eye on the doctor.“Doctor, you can proceed now.” I gave her a nod.“Sure, please, lay down and don’t be afraid when I apply this gel on your stomach, it’s a bit cold.” She guided me and with nervous and heavy heart, I laid down on the couch and she applied the gel on my stomach, then she started moving a wand. I tried to focus on the black and white screen but I couldn’t see a clear picture until a soft beating sound echoed through the machine.“The heartb
[ Vincent ]Four months has passed since Arielle disappeared into thin air, I was there, to witness how someone stole her away and I couldn’t do anything.Four months has passed since Faolan was killed. His dead face reminds of me of my failures every day. I am living my life like a dead corpse, there’s no zeal to it because Arielle has taken it with her. I don’t if she’s alive or dead.This is the greatest pain someone can feel, suffer in its agony in every breath I take. This is the worst kind of punishment when you don’t know if the person you love is alive somewhere or long dead. Not having the closer, living in hope to see them one day is similar to a living hell.“I regret everything I should have done for you, Ari. I regret the time we would have spent together. I regret not telling you how I feel about you, Mi Amore. Please, come back to me. I can’t do this anymore. It is killing me every day that I spend without you.” I whispered staring at her photos in my phone. I regret no
[ Arielle ]“Hey, baby?” I stroked my still flat tummy with a sad smile, “I know you can listen to me now because Mumma can feel you moving. You are four months old inside Mumma.” I talked to my unborn baby. It is the only good thing in my barren life in this prison. I spend everyday either remembering and crying for Vincent to come and save me or talking to my baby.I rested my head on the wall and stared at the dull, gloomy sky. Father didn’t allow me to even go for a checkup, he arranged the doctors to examine me at home and now, it feels like I have to spend my rest of life here. He has threatened me with the life of my unborn.I have learnt one thing from Vincent; wait for the right time to take an action because impulsiveness pushes us deeper into our doom. I can’t risk my baby’s life until Vincent reaches to us. I read the agreement, according to the agreement, Vincent may lose his rights over me and our marriage will be annulled because father has enough proofs to prove that V
[ Vincent ]My heart was leaping as the car moved on the snow-covered streets of Wellington. Marcello received exact location of Faolan from Anton and this time I was with double men power that I’d be needing to deal with the devil of my life.“How much more time, Marcello? We’re roaming around the city for last an hour.” I was losing my patience, each second was having a toll over me.“We’re almost there. Actually, he rented an apartment near a school building, he’s a smart rat. He knows that we won’t do violence at such place in a foreign country. We have to keep our men on standby.” He said and I rubbed my temples to keep myself controlled.“Alright, I’ll go by the book.” I said but inwardly, I am visualizing every possible way to torture him before I send him to the hell.I was feeling a mix of emotions, I’ll see my wife after many days and only I know how I survived. I won’t allow her to disappear from my sight again.He stopped the car behind a residential apartment building of
[ Vincent ] “Capo, it won’t work like this. You have to eat and take care of yourself if you don’t want to go off track and allow your enemies to take an upper hand on you. The news of Signora’s abduction spread like a wild fire. This isn’t a good news. They are raising fingers on your capability to run the De Niro syndicate. I can’t see this.” Marcello said but I kept staring at the painting that she painted on the vineyard. I hung it on the wall in my office so it could remind me to keep calm and focus instead of losing my patience and temper.“I want to be alone, Marcello. Please, leave.” I said without looking at him and gulped more whiskey from the bottle. He snatched it out of my hand and threw it in the trash bin.“Enough, Capo. I can’t let you destroy yourself. You need to stay strong for Signora. She’s safe and alive. Faolan is waiting for you to make a move so you’ll be ridiculed in front of the world.” He said and cleaned the mess I created on the floor.My head felt dizz
[ Arielle ]A week has passed, I locked myself in the closed confinement of my room, I didn’t want to face anyone or talk with anyone except Alexander who comes to check upon me during the night. Even with him, I exchange minimal words. I can’t sleep at nights, mostly cry remembering those moments I spent at the estate as Vincent’s wife and miss my husband.I have nothing to hold as a reminder of him except my wedding ring and my baby. Those grey eyes, deep and low voice, sometimes giving me jitters and sometimes scaring me.I never thought I will fall in love like this. I couldn’t escape either because my baby’s life is at stake and I don’t want any harm to my baby. Praying the God is my only hope.I was staring out of my room’s window at the snow white scenery outside, the winter felt gloomy. I heard the door creaking open but I didn’t bother to look at the intruder, it could be either my mother or Alexander because no third person is allowed near me.“Arielle, I hope you are comfor