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Dark Paradise Chapter 37
POV - GIOVANNI CARSON I felt warm. A sweet fragrance filled my nose.I opened my eyes and blinked rapidly so that I could adjust to the light. My right arm felt numb yet static.Gabriella's eyes were closed, her long eyelashes kissed her cheeks.Her pink lips were slightly apart as she took slow calming breaths.Her dark brown hair was messy and covered almost half her face.I smiled like an idiot as I watched her sleep.So peaceful and innocent. I could just kiss her awake but she needs her rest.Last night.Last night was unexpected. It's the first time we've spoken in a vulnerable state. After our talk, I told her that I'll be heading home but she offered that I stayed for the night.Gabriella groaned, then changed to a more comforting position.I slowly lifted her head and gently placed her on the pillow. She snorted a bit and I chuckled.Cute. I thought to myself.I removed the covers and slowly stood up. I covered Gabriella then walked over to her bathroom.Her bathroom is real
Dark Paradise Chapter 38
POV - CHIARA MARINO "Hey." I hear from somewhere nearby.I didn't bother to turn around.Luca and I got in a fight. He was upset because I wasn't supporting the decision Gabriella and Giovanni made.I don't know why we fought over something so stupid. The thing about Luca is that he gets pissed over the stupidest things.Other people may say that I should leave him, but I don't want to leave him. Yes I agree that him being short tempered can be overwhelming sometimes but that's why I'm still with him.His other side isn't pleasant but besides that-his very kind, funny and caring when I'm with him.On the outside his cold but in the inside his a whole different person, it may surprise you.I flinched when someone squeezed my shoulder, turning my head. I smiled when it was Gabriella."Oh." I said then looked away and continued to watch the rain."How are you?" Gabriella questioned.How am I?I don't know how to answer that question. A lot has been happening and it's been difficult to p
Dark Paradise Chapter 39
POV - GIOVANNI CARSON I woke up to the sound of soft chirping birds, the pitter-patter of sensuous rain on the windowsill, the sound of A beautiful sweet mellow filled the whole house.I got up and excited the bedroom and went downstairs as I entered the living room, my smile grew bigger.Gabriella was sitting at the huge, shining white instrument , coaxing impossibly soothing melodies from it. She seemed lost as her fingers flew over the keys like a single cloud alone in the skyShe looked up and smiled at me, making my heart leap out of my chest."Why are you up so late?" I questioned.Gabriella sighed, she turned to face the piano."I couldn't sleep." She whispered as her fingers moved with grace, not playing but caressing the piano keys.I looked out the window. The sky was tar-black, A tinkling sound came to our ears as the first pearls of rain splashed onto the window."Sit with me." Gabriella uttered.She scooted a bit to create space for me. I plop myself beside her and watch
Dark Paradise Chapter 40
POV - GIOVANNI CARSON It's been a month and things between Gabriella and I are going smoothly.We usually go to work, have a lot of meetings and training after work, we have dinner together then drive back to our houses either at my place or her own.We are all trying to get used to the new changes. People have been getting into stupid fights like youngsters. It fucking frustrated me.I'm currently in a meeting discussing shipping cocaine that we should smuggle across the border."That's fucking impossible." My client Rico spat bitterly, banging his fist on the desk.I rubbed my temple and sighed.Why the fuck is he being difficult?Before I could speak I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket. Curious about who sent me a message, I took my phone out of my pocket and saw it was a text message from Gabriella.I unlock my phone and open the message.- Today's plans are canceled. I'll make it up to you later.- Everything alright?I replied then placed my phone on the table."Mr. Carson." R
Dark Paradise Chapter 41
POV - GABRIELLA SANGRIENTO 2 weeks ago"What's wrong?" I questioned Giovanni.He's been quiet these days. I don't know if I did something wrong or if he's having second thoughts about us.We are currently at his house, it's cold outside so he suggested we start a fire and cuddle.He pulled me closer and began to play with my hair. "Nothing," he whispered.My back is pressed against his body while we lay on the carpet, a blanket covering our bodies. I proceeded to watch the fire slowly burn the wood."What happens after this?" His voice came out soft. I narrowed my eyebrows, lifting my head to find Giovanni already staring at me. "What do you mean?" I replied."All this," he said.What happens after this?I haven't had time to think about that. I don't usually think about the future. I don't know where I see myself in ten years.Dead maybe.OrI stepped down and someone else took my place."I don't know," I answered truthfully. "What about starting your own family?" Says Giovanni whe
Dark Paradise Chapter 42
POV - THEODORE SANGRIENTO I sat on the couch with Oscar as we both watched a true crime documentary.The front door opened then slammed shut and Gabriella's voice filled the foyer. A rush of awareness ran my neck to the length of my spine.I turned to face Oscar and he wasn't fazed by my sister's dramatic entrance."I'm guessing it didn't go well." He spoke, his gaze still glued to the screen. I sighed. "Yeah.""He thinks he can tell me what to do." Gabriella drawled.Before I knew it she entered the living room, she was breathless with anger.Oscar turned his head away from the tv and faced my sister with a scowl. "I take it that it didn't go well."She shook her head and stepped out of her heels.Her makeup was smudge with a trail of mascara running down her cheek."He's a selfish, arrogant, heartless fucker. I fucking hate him." She seethed with bitterness. Oscar's gaze flicked to the tv. "You don't mean that." He said calmly.Gabriella snickers. "Oh I do, I meant every single wor
Dark Paradise Chapter 43
POV - GIOVANNI CARSON There was no doubt that we were toxic, foolish and naïve. Blinded by the mere thought of an everlasting tension.And it sucks when you know that you need to let go, but you can't because you're still waiting for the impossible to happen.I sat there, watching people dance to the erotic music, The lights constantly changed color illuminating the room with bright neon colors.blue.red.pink.purple.Each time the colors changed, so did my thoughts.Pink reminded me of Gabriella's sweet side, love, kindness, and femininity. She's stuck between who she is, who she wants to be and who she should be.Blue, the depth, trust, loyalty we have...well had. Everything about her I loved, especially that smile. She wore a smile like a loaded gun, a mess of gorgeous chaos and you could see it in her eyes.Red, seductive, violence and dangerous. She is different and I like that shit. Disguised as a red rose but she isn't soft when her petals fall they hit like bullets. She's c
Dark Paradise Chapter 44
POV - GIOVANNI CARSON three weeks later I tapped my cigarette on the table as I gazed out the window, Blood dripped down my face with my ribs burning and the lit cigarette in my hand. I was covered in fresh warm blood. It's not mine , it's for that fucking dead bastard who owed me ten fucking grand along with 20-balls of coke. It's warm outside, the sun is bright and there isn't a sight of clouds. Birds chirped, the wind blowing causing the large trees to dance with the wind. Enzo and Luca have been trying to let me talk with Theo, letting him explain everything. I didn't bother to meet up with him. She made her decision and I made mine. I'm planning on calling this whole alliance thing off, we currently won't be able to behave in the same room. And it will be awkward for the others. Without trust and loyalty this thing won't work. Tomorrow I have to make a call and inform Oscar about this. The whole plan with Antonio is still in progress but it will take a while since we are
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