Standing on the balcony of my room, I saw the familiar black roll Royce car of Vicenzo enter the mansion. My gaze follows the movement of the car as it stops in front of the main door. I was not surprised when I saw Gordon step out from the driver's seat and open the door on the backseat but creased my forehead when Calcifer follow him and it seems like they were arguing.
Seeing the two enter the house, I immediately step out of my room. I walk fast planning to approach the two, I was about to walk downstairs but I stop when I heard a loud sound of broken glass. I gasp and cover my mouth before I immediately walk silently and look at what's happening in the living room.
My eyes widened in shock when I saw a broken vase on the marble floor, I even saw the blood dripping from Vicenzo's hand and the small cut on Calcifer's face.
What's happening to them?
"What did you tell to her?!" Vicenzo exclaimed in
As days go by, lies slowly become visible in my eyes. I don't know how did it start, as far as I can remember I did my best not to do anything regardless of what happened to me. I did my best to act cool, to play dumb, and be stupid. But it seems like no lies will forever be kept."Good morning wife"I flinch when I felt someone touch me. I step back and lift my head, my eyes widened when I saw Vicenzo who immediately held my waist to pulled me back closer to him."Are you alright? You're pale" he worriedly asks in forehead creased.I stared at his handsome face, instantly I lost in my thoughts while memorizing every feature of his face. His drowning eyes, proud nose, sexy lips, and well-sculpted jawline. He's almost perfect to look at if he is not just grumpy and always frowning.My lips stretch into a smile and I held his arm that is around my waist "When did you wake up?" I query changing the topic.The light creased of his forehead deepe
"You look nervous" Vicenzo utter and glance in my direction.I felt his hand on my thigh and squeeze lightly. I moisten my dry lips before I turn my gaze on him flashing a small smile."Can we visit Mom first?" I ask hopefully.It's been a while since the last time I visit Mom's grave. I just suddenly miss her when I woke this morning. I wanted to hug her and tell her all my worries that bother me a lot."What did your father told you yesterday?" Vicenzo asks instead in a controlled tone of voice.I bit the inside of my mouth as I meet his deep charcoal grey eyes that have no emotion. I breathe heavily and my palm landed on his hand that was rested on my thigh.There's no reason for me to lie about what Dad said because I'm sure Vicenzo already has a hint about it too."He doesn't want to see you..." I honestly said.His jaw clench "And so am I" he utters controlling his anger, turning his hand into a fist."But I ho
"What's the meaning of this Dad?" I voice out feeling the sudden lump on my throat. I look at him straight in his eyes waiting for his explanation. The last time he asks me to sign a paper was the marriage contract that I wasn't able to read what's written on it. And now, he wanted me to sign a divorce paper. Does he think that this divorce paper will resolve everything? "It's the way out Svanna. I know I'm the one who put you in that situation that's why I'm doing my best to get you back. All you need is to sign the divorce paper" he explains and took a deep breath "Don't be scared. Daddy is here, I will do everything to erase Vicenzo's name on your name" he added. I swallow the lump on my throat while looking at him with my glassy eyes. I wanted to cry but I'm holding myself not to. Regret is indeed always in the end. I can see it- I can see in his eyes that he regrets everything that he did. "Dad..." I whisper and shook my head staring at m
"Thank you so much, wife"I creased my forehead and my hand automatically went on his back to hug him in return."Thank you for what?" I confusingly ask him smiling.I look at Gordon and Boise and they just look away afraid that I will ask him. I silently snorted because of that. These two, they really hiding something from me."You're confusing me, Saint," I said again pouting a little.I heard him laugh and his shoulder move before he pulled away. He grinned at me and playfully wink."You don't need to know," he said coolly.I shake my head and just tap his left cheek before I clutch my hand on his arm urging him to walk back to the car. I wanted to go home already and rest."Anyway, I already talk Dad. And he's not mad at you anymore" I lied and smile at him.He wiggles his brows at me "Ah-huh?" He retorted.I pursed my lips. He doesn't believe me? Well, I'm lying- I'm doing this because I don't want him to
They said we must be brave to face the reality. If this is the reality that I must face being Vicenzo's wife, then I gladly accept it. Call me foolish but I don't care."Saint..." I said in panic and immediately unfasten my seatbelt when the car halted in the middle of the road.My tears keep on streaming down to my face while worriedly held Vicenzo's hand."Stop crying..." he hissed that made me shook my head and expelled a loud cry.My shoulder shrugged and move while continuously crying. I don't know anymore how to explain what I feel right now, all I know is I'm scared. I'm scared for the both of us. I'm so scared that my heart seems ripped into pieces."I'm scared" I whisper and grip his hand tightly although my body is trembling and my lips are quivering.I heard him puffed out a sharp breath and held my face. He made me face him and I cry even more seeing his calm yet serious face."You don't have to be scared. I am here wife,
"Why are you not saying anything?" I ask Gordon when he didn't reply.I worriedly look at him not minding the cold wind that touching my bare skin. I pulled the fabric of his clothes I'm holding urging him to say something.I wanted him to promise me although I know that promises are meant to be broken. Maybe that is how people cope up with this world full of uncertainty, holding on to those promises although we are aware that some of them are meant to be shattered into pieces. That's how stupid I am..."Gordon..." I called him when he didn't open his mouth to speak."I will do my best to protect both of you" he utter seriously.I shake my head sulking like a child "I want your safety too" I said, demanding him "You are like a father to me Gordon, I cannot lose you too. Okay?" I added."Don't be too hopeful to me young lady, I don't want to hurt you when you figure out my lies" he suddenly said.I stilled and confusingly eye him. His
"P-Please..."I pleaded while gripping the wrist of the man who's strangling my neck.Fresh tears keep streaming down to my face having a hard time to breath. I am screaming 'help' inside my head and wishing that Vicenzo will come back. My situation is so hopeless that all I could do is to cry while pleading with this man to let me go."I didn't know Santorini will grant his protection to someone like you" he scoffs "With an evil man like him? I didn't know he will choose a fragile and delicate woman like you" he laughs lowly.He runs the barrel of the gun on my face and even brushes off those strands of my hair that blocking my face. He lowers his head to me and he smirks."I wonder what will happen if he saw you dead while bathing your blood inside this room" he whisper.I press my lips together helpless with my situation right now. I am crying silently praying that I would be saved, but
- FLASHBACK - Third Person's Point Of View "You like her?" Calcifer ask his cousin with a playful smile on his lips while they were sitting on the VIP chair here in the Zeneca Theater. "No" Vicenzo replied flatly with a little interest in the topic that Calcifer wanted to discuss. He's more interested to watch the woman who's wearing a black tutu dress than listening to his cousin. "You hate introducing yourself to a woman, and she's the first one on the list my man" Calcifer points out "She's the youngest daughter of Mr. Romano Zeneca. Seize it as a chance, make a deal to that old man, Vicenzo" Calcifer added when he didn't get any entertaining replied from Vicenzo. Vicenzo went serious when he heard what Calcifer suggested and slowly a smirked form on his lips while making a cunning plan inside his head. "Ready the documents" authoritatively utter and cleared his throat " I will meet Mr. Zeneca tomor