[ Vincent ]“Desmond called me.” I told Marcello.“He finally did. Holy Christ’s sake.” Marcellos sighed.“We can’t give him time to get a leverage over us, Marcello. I know he has Arielle with him. Giovanni’s took his help to keep Arielle off my radar. I know what that leech want from me but this time, I am going to show him the real me.” I said.“Signora’s brother called you but you weren’t available so would you want me to call him back for you?” Marcello told me and I turned to face him with scrunched brows.“And you’re telling me this now? For God’s sake, Marcello what are you doing nowadays?” I groaned in frustration and grabbed my personal phone to call Alexander. If he called me personally, it means he had something important to tell me.I quickly dialled his number which he picked in the second ring.“Thank God, you called me, Capo. I don’t have much time to explain you in detail so listen to me very carefully.” He sounded very impatient and scared.“I am listening, Alexander
[ Vincent ]“Where is my wife?” I asked the devil standing in front of me.“Why are you getting impatient, Capo? I want us to have a chat first.” He said and crushed his cigar under his feet.“But I am not in a mood for a chit chat, Desmond. My time is precious unlike yours who flies back and forth just to gain nothing but become a joker in my eyes.” I said.“I don’t give a shit what you think of me, Vincent. In my eyes, you’re a clown who keeps jumping here and there and returns home like a lost puppy.” He chuckled and I clenched my fist, it was a direct insult but I had to keep my patience at level.“You want to kill me, if I am not wrong.” I said.“You have no fucking idea how badly I want to strangle you right here but there’s no fun in killing you. I want to bring you to your knees, I want to see you how you beg me to spare your dear wife’s life. Oh, forgot to mention there’s a surprise for you which is going to make you weaker.” He said and I knitted my brows.“Are you trying to
[ Arielle ]I can’t describe how I felt when I saw and felt Vincent after four months. If people say that they find salvation, I felt it too. I felt I want nothing more from life except being with Vincent. I could see the last four months’ endurance, agony, pain and suffering in his grey eyes. They said it all, words were needed to convey his feelings.He vowed to protect me from my father but I had fear of losing him.“It’s simple, Vincent De Niro, take Arielle with you and leave this country forever. I don’t want your shadow here because Desmond Wilson will be the new king of this empire that your ancestors built over years, I want your wealth, your title and your pride. I promise to spare your life along with your family’s. The deal is fair, Vincent. There’s no need for bloodbath here.” He said.I realized he had gone completely insane. At this point, he won’t hesitate to put anything at stake.“Father, we’re ready to do whatever you say. There’s no need of any violence. I don’t wa
[ Arielle ]“Vincent, I am not disappearing anywhere. Please, let me go. I have to pee.” I said trying to get out of my husband’s embrace but he again pulled me on his lap as if he was afraid that I’d be lost.“No, you’re not going anywhere, Principessa.” He had his eyes closed but I could feel authority in his tone.“I am only going to use the loo, Vincent. You don’t understand. I have an urge to pee more often nowadays. I’ll be back in two minutes, the loo is just a few steps away.” I said and this time he opened his eyes and slowly his grip loosened around my waist.“Two minutes, only two minutes and I want you back here.” He ordered me and I directly went into the bathroom to relief my bladder.It had been an hour since he took us on the plane back to our home. None of us spoke about Desmond whom he captured and he’s been taken to the estate by another plane. Honestly, I don’t want to know what he’s going to do with Desmond. He’s already dead to me.I came back to where he was res
[ Arielle ]Two days have passed, Vincent kept treating me like a fragile doll. He also doubled my security. I was treated like a queen in the house, he personally comes to check upon me after every two hours despite me telling him to focus on his work but he didn’t listen to me. I could understand his over protectiveness so I gave up on trying and enjoying how everyone’s attitude changed towards me.To add more in my colourful world, Lilliana also came to live at the estate and she’s more than excited to welcome a grandchild from us. She personally takes care of my meals to make sure I eat healthy food.“I expected it. You haven’t finished your fruit juice yet.” Vincent’s displeased voice forced me to look up. My husband was standing in front of me with furrowed brows. He pointed his finger at the untouched glass of mixed fruit juice.“Sorry, I was feeling full.” I grinned sheepishly and it was true. I ate a delicious Italian meal in lunch and I felt like my stomach will bloat so I s
[ Arielle ]I wore the dress Vincent hand picked for me from the same store where I bought the gown I wore during the wedding anniversary party of Whitfords. This one was black in the finest fabric so I won’t feel any discomfort on my skin, it ended just above my knees and had an off-shoulder sleeves with sweetheart neck. I matched it with the diamond set he placed with the dress, I left my hairs open and looked at my final appearance in the mirror.The small baby bump bulging out gave me a proud look. I am going to be a mother very soon. I checked the time, it was around six-thirty in the evening, Vincent didn’t tell me anything before leaving, he just told me to be ready before seven and Marcello will drive me to the place where he had arranged our first ever date.I walked out of my room and as expected, Marcello was dotting outside. He was scrolling on his phone but when he saw me, he quickly thrusted it in his pocket and walked towards me.“You look beautiful, Signora.” He praise
[ Arielle ]“You took efforts to cook all my favourite dishes from my home and you have done it all by yourself?” I gasped when he asked me for a dance after the delicious meal I had with Vincent and he spilled that he cooked it for me.“Yes, Mi Regina. I can cook and this shouldn’t be surprising for you because I lived almost a decade alone in U.S. I had to do all chores by myself as I couldn’t trust just anyone and those were my favourite cuisines as well except for the beetroot juice which I added in the menu for your health.” He said and I made a puppy face since I hate beetroot.“I still feel that I am living a dream and I don’t want to wake up. I want us to live like this even if for a few moments.” I said resting my head on his chest but he broke the hug and made me look at him, the music was playing in the background.“Arielle, this isn’t a dream and I promise you tonight, in this moment that your life is going to be more beautiful with every dream you harboured secretly in yo
[ Arielle ]His lips left soft kisses on my exposed cleavage as he gently laid me down on the mattress. Our eyes never leaving each other’s sight for a moment. The night was special for both of us. He confessed his feelings for me, now we both knew how much we love each other.“I’ll be gentle.” He assured me even though I knew he’d not go rough. His palm gently stroked my baby bump to ensure that his baby was fine.“I know, please don’t waste time. These pregnancy hormones are making me aroused.” I confessed, it wasn’t something I feel embarrassed for. He’s my husband and living away from him for months taught me a big lesson. I’d never hide anything from him.“Sure, my love.” He kissed my lips and slowly removed the sleeves of my dress, my breasts bounced out of the dress and his eyes darkened when he saw my perky nipples.“They have grown bigger and fuller.” He said and pressed his palms over my breasts and I arched my back to let the pleasure flow through my veins.He slowly remove
[ 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