[ Vincent ]I kissed the forehead of my angel who was sleeping peacefully on the bed after my confession and the passion filled night which we both needed to compensate for the time we spent apart. The sun was rising in the horizon, I don’t think I have ever slept this late in my entire life except when I am with Arielle.I walked out of the wooden house to stretch my arms in the warm sunrays and to clear my mind about some decisions. This bump in my life taught me a lesson I think I needed. I have to sort my priorities first. I can’t sail on two boats. Keeping my family safe, giving them my time and managing my mafia business can’t work out together.“Good morning, Capo. I can see you had a great night.” Marcello’s sleepy voice forced me to look at his direction and his state was the evidence that he didn’t sleep throughout the night so I could spend carefree time with Arielle. I feel bad for him, these last months were more exhausting for him.“You can take rest now, Marcello and do
[ Vincent ]The gut-wrenching screams of Desmond and Giovanni were like sweet music to my ears. My men were torturing them since they were taken under our custody. I felt satisfied whenever I heard the lash kissing their pulped skin.“Stop! It’s enough for today, I think they need rest now. Treat their wounds. I want them to recover first before we start again.” I said to my men and they back away from bloodied figures of my enemies. Their swollen eyes were looking at me, I could see fear in them.What I always enjoy to see in my enemies’ eyes.“Desmond, I have a good news for you. I thought I should deliver it to you personally.” I took slow steps towards him and splashed cold water on his face, “Your son called me to pass his message to you.” I said and his brows furrowed.“Do not mention that useless cunt’s name in front of me.” He hissed.“Well, your son is doing well and he wants me to tell you that he’s selling your port routes to the Mexican mafias to call a truce with them. It
[ Arielle ]The air was filled with quietness as I, Vincent and Feline sat down for dinner. I was the one who insisted her to stay with us. Knowing the dark past that both Feline and Vincent shared, I thought it would be a good idea to make her feel welcomed. She has lost everything, at this age, she was all alone, all by herself. I feel bad for her.“I am happy for both of you. You’re going to be parents very soon.” Feline broke the silence, her polite smile and her gaze on my baby bump said it all.“Thank you, Ma’am. We want your blessing for your child.” I said with lowered gaze as a sign of respect.“Yes, Feline. We have faced and endured a lot since we got married. We want a fresh start with our child and we need your blessing.” Vincent said with a smile.“My blessings are always with you two.” She smiled widely and sipped her drink, “What are you having, a boy or a girl? I am sure it’s a boy.” She said teasingly.“It’s a girl, Feline.” Vincent said with pride in his eyes as he p
[ Arielle ]“Please, place these roses in the centre of the table, make sure you use the white clay vase. Vincent loves red roses placed in his favourite vase which I brought from Greece for him.” I instructed the house staff.Today’s special for us. It’ll mark a new chapter of our lives. We have been waiting for this day for almost three years and today, we’ll finally be released from the shackles of our destiny and build our own fate.“Signora, you have to come with me.” I heard the voice of my princess’ caretaker and I turned to face her. She was standing in front of me with folded hands.“Don’t tell me she again gave you a hard time in bathing her?” I crossed my hands across my chest.“I am sorry, Ma’am but she isn’t coming in my hold. I tried but she sneaked into Capo’s office where our entry is prohibited. Signor Marcello isn’t around otherwise I had requested him to bring her out of there.” She told me and I knew that my daughter plays this trick whenever she doesn’t want to do
[ Arielle ]“This is unacceptable! Have you lost your mind?”Lorenzo’s roar echoed in the silent air of the gigantic dining room of the estate, his eyes oozing lava as he glared at his eldest son, ready to see blood. I was afraid imagining how things may lead to violence but when I glanced at my husband, he looked very calm.“Papa, I have made my decision. I am not going to step back now. My children also deserve a normal life like other kids of this family. I don’t want my daughter to live like a caged bird just because I’ll be too worried for her security and cage her like a wingless bird. I don’t want to live a living hell for the rest of her life because only other mafia can guarantee her safety. She’ll lose her freedom to choose her life partner. Not everyone is as fortunate as I or my siblings. So, I have decided to pass over the position of Capo Dei Capi to Marcello until one of our kids, either mine or Alessandro’s or Stefano’s wants to take over the family business.” Vincent
[ Marcello ]“No! Capo! Please, forgive me. I haven’t deceived you.” The man sitting on the chair begged me to spare his life, his battered face, flowing tears and eyes reflecting fear of death satisfied me because he dared to go against the rules I had set before recruiting him in my team.I picked my favourite dagger that I received from former capo Vincent, my Godfather and I use it when I send my enemies and traitors straight to the hell.“Then open your mouth and spill the name of the person who fed you to betray me and leak the details of our latest shipment?” I traced the sharp point of the dagger on his cheek and pierced it in his skin. He cried again but still not giving away the name of the enemy who tried to steal my latest shipment of weapons in the Atlantic Sea.“I am giving you last chance, Pedro. I am not very patient man and you’re wasting my time. I have craving to eat walnut cakes from my favourite bakery and it closes at eight in the night and it’s already six. Knoc
[ Ella ]“These cookies smell delicious, you’re slowly learning the secret art of baking the best cakes and cookies of Sicily. One day, you have to become a part of our family business.” My uncle, Rio said to me when he tasted the cookies I baked in the café. A grin broke on my face. I love making desserts and working in my uncle’s bakery is one of my dreams so I went to Rome to master in culinary school.“Thank you, Uncle. I’ll try harder next time.” I said and placed the plate in the glass shelf. The café wasn’t much crowded as it was the mid of the week and we were about to close.“Rio, Capo and his men are here.” One of the waiters came into the kitchen to inform my uncle about some customer, I have heard this place is also where people associated with illegal business live.“Ella, my dear, can you help your aunt in the kitchen? I am going to greet one of my regular customers.” Uncle said and went out in hurry.I took one last glance at the clock and went inside the kitchen to jo
[ Ella ]A few days had passed since I last saw Marcello, the mafia lord. I tried to forget about him and mostly spent my time in the café’s kitchen rather than doing counter duty. I busied myself in learning baking new types of cakes and cookies. Soon, I almost got over the incident and I thought I was only being paranoid that night. Why would a man like Marcello may be interested in a common nobody like me.“Auntie, look how’s this pineapple icing is looking?” I asked my aunt who was busy making pastries.She glanced at my art and smiled widely, “You’re a fast learner, Ella. I am sure that one day you’ll take our café to a new height.” She encouraged me and I placed two cupcakes on a plate to take them to my friend Rita and Uncle Rio.The café was busy as it was morning time and it seems everyone in the city wants our coffee. I walked in the cafeteria. I felt more confident than before. I also passed smiles to customers who walked past me and welcomed them in Italian.“I never enjoy
[ Ella ]“Ella, what are you going to next? This is insane.” Lucy, whom I trusted with everything, asked me after I explained the whole situation to him.“I don’t know. My head is splitting thinking about everything. I don’t know what to do and I hurt Marcello in the process. Sometimes, I think I don’t deserve a man like him.” I said shaking my head with a heavy heart.“Technically speaking, you are the owner of the café on the paper. It is famous for it’s sweet dishes like cakes, cookies and doughnuts. You can transform it into restaurant in the near future. You have loyal customers and well set up business, you just need to invest more capital and mindblowing dishes. You can live your dreams even after marrying Marcello. The marriage can’t be a big fat wedding. You can keep it low for time being if you think his name and personality will overshadow your identity.” Lucy suggested.“It’s not easy as you think, Lucy.” I said going towards the window of my room and saw guards down.“You
[ Ella ]“Marcello, he has no right to decide for us. He is my uncle, I get it but I am an adult and I am not bound to do anything he says.” I said with crossed hands.“Calm down, Ella. You need to listen to me first. I think you should go back home. I don’t you’ll understand anything I say now. Your anger will influence your judgement.” Marcello said very calmly to me and I wondered how he was tolerating my uncle’s behavior was no less than of a dictator.“Marcello, I am in a right state of mind. You can tell me if there something I should know.” I said trying to keep myself calm.“Alright, then let’s go from here. This place will only rise your temper.” He said getting up from his seat. I followed behind him. My mood was very disturbed. It’s not that I was against the idea of marrying Marcello, but the time wasn’t right and I don’t want to rush into anything.I noticed extra security with him when I walked out of the café. His bodyguards opened the backseat doors for us and he instr
[ Ella ]“Oh My God! Are you serious, Ella?” Rita and Lucy exclaimed when I told her about my confession during our trip.“Calm down, girls. Everyone is around. Uncle Rio shouldn’t know about this until I talk to Marcello about this first.” I eyed them and blushed thinking about the last few days when I and Marcello were inseparable.“Ella, may I ask you a question? I know you’re gonna freak out but I can’t hold my curiosity anymore.” Rita, being the craziest of all, eyed me.“Rita, no! don’t even go there. Do you want to give her a heart attack?” Lucy scolded her.“What do you want to ask, Rita?” I asked her because I didn’t get any idea of their conversation.Rita leaned on my shoulder and whispered, “Did you lose your V-card during the trip? I bet Marcello couldn’t hold himself after seeing a bombshell like you.”I coughed hearing her question. My cheeks heated up because it was something I didn’t expect her to ask me.“Rita, I told you.” Lucy slapped her head.“What is wrong in ha
[ Ella ]The next two days passed in a blur for me because I only felt happiness, utmost happiness as Marcello planned surprise rooftop dinner dates, ball dance in French style and many more things. We grew impossibly closer, both emotionally and mentally because we understand each other.He respected our boundaries and never did something more than kissing me. He knows that I need time to open up when it comes to physical intimacy. He is giving me space to adapt myself for more than just kissing and cuddling. My respect for him grew more. My fears slowly began to disappear.I stretched my hands when we landed safely at his private airstrip. It was about the dusk time.“I am already missing Paris. I want to go there again.” I pouted.He wrapped a shawl around my shoulders, his security circle overwhelmed me because there were hundreds of armed men, all six feet tall and bulky but I have to accept his identity. He can’t play a lover boy all the time.“I’ll take you to other places when
[ Marcello ]It felt unbelievable, almost like a beautiful dream from which I don’t want to wake up. Ella confessed that she has feelings for me. She said those magical words to me and I kept rooted on my place, processing how should I react. She was standing right in front of me, smiling like an angel.“Will you let me kiss you now, Marcello?” Ella’s question snapped me out of my trance.“No, I won’t.” I said and her face fell.I cupped her face and pulled her closer, “I won’t let you kiss me because I want to give you a proper kiss, mon cheri.” I said and sealed our lips.She stiffened at first but then she relaxed and reacted to the kiss, it was deep and passionate. It was full of emotions, I knew how she feels about me. My happiness had no bounds. I bite on her bottom lip to explore her mouth, her lips felt delicious. I didn’t want to leave them. Our tongues fought for dominance but I wanted to prove her that she’s mine and she has found herself a passionate lover.Flash of camera
[ Ella ]“Oh My God! I can’t believe on my eyes that I am seeing the Eiffel Tower with my own fucking eyes.” I exclaimed closing my mouth, I was jumping in excitement.“Let me take your pictures, mon cheri.” He said and picked out his camera which he brought with him and I gave various poses in front of illuminated tower. My happiness had no bound.“Hey, Marcello, come here and let’s take some pictures together.” I called him. I wanted to tressure these moments with him.“Are you sure, mon cheri? Once you post them on your social media, your neighbours will have a heart attack if they see us together and you in social media update.” He said while we took some pictures together, they were cute poses, mostly by me.“I want to keep these photos private, they’re not for everyone to see. I want to keep some moments to myself.” I said and he looked at me with a different emotion and at the same time, I clicked a perfect candid picture.“This is the best one, see.” I said pointing at the scr
[ Ella ]I woke up late as I was up very late at night, watching movies on the television. I was panicked when I saw the clock, it was ten in the morning, I did my morning routine quickly and came out of my room to check upon Marcello who was reading a newspaper, he was wearing only shirt and casual jeans.“Good morning, mon cheri.” He wished me without looking up.“Good morning, Mr. Romano. I am sorry, I slept more than usual.” I apologized and sat down in front of him.He placed his newspaper down and went to the coffee machine. He handed me a brewing cup of coffee.“Have this first. Do you want to have breakfast here or want to explore more options outside?” He asked me.“I’ll go for a brunch but a simple omelette and some fruit juice at a seven-star hotel won’t hurt. It’s not every day I get a chance to stay at such lavish place. In fact, it’s my first time living this extraordinary life and I don’t want to miss any of it.” I grinned like a cheshire cat.He chuckled shaking his he
[ Ella ]When we landed in Paris, it was already evening, the sun was setting, giving the sky a beautiful fire red colour mixed with dark purple. The air itself felt romantic. He booked a private suite for us but we had separate rooms on opposite sides so I won’t feel uncomfortable. I asked him to take me for a nightlife experience in Paris. The city looked more beautiful than what I saw in T.V. and magazines. Common men and women walking on the streets looked like models out of a fashion magazine.I couldn’t hold my excitement to see the iconic Eiffel Tower and share a moment there with the man I love.Yes, I realized very lately that I am in love with the man walking side by side with me, we were holding hands naturally.“Shall we dine first? You hadn’t eaten much in the plane.” He said and at the same time my stomach grumbled. I felt embarrassed.“Your tummy is also agreeing with me.” He teased me and I wanted to run away.“You’re mean, Marcello.” I smacked his bicep and he laughed
[ Ella ]“I can’t believe that you have taken my words seriously, Marcello.” I shook my head as we boarded the his private plane.“Did you think that I was only bluffing when I said that I’d take you wherever you want to go?” He raised his brow, his lips curved upward.“Yes, I said it in the flow of my unstable emotions, Marcello. You have work, a load of work here. You barely have time for yourself and you are taking me to Paris.” I said but inside, I felt butterflies.It was like any other morning today when I woke up by the door bell and found Vincenzo at my doorstep. He told me to pack some warm clothes and get ready. I was curious and surprised but he didn’t tell me anything until he took me to their private airstrip where Marcello was waiting for me. He told me that he’s taking me to Paris for a three days trip.“I managed my schedule for three days, mon cheri. Vincenzo is trained to take over my responsibilities in my temporary absence so I am all yours for next three days. We’