Rya's POVI smiled and chuckled as I drove back to the Vatos mansion. Thinking about Alex and driving could get me into an accident but I was able to pull it off.Even though I’d faked a dope facade, my heart leapt as I laid my eyes on him. I don’t know if it was the astonishment of seeing him here in Dallas or because of the guilt I felt after forcing a kiss on him. It didn’t occur to me that he could have probably come here for something else since he was in a club rather than my house and we must have met on pure coincidence. My adrenaline rose like crazy when he eventually demanded an explanation about the kiss we shared back in Italy. Deep down I knew it wasn’t just a random kiss, I mean, I don't go about kissing every man.At first I didn't want to tell the truth and that was why I tried playing cocky but he easily beat me at it and made me admire the... should I say the truth? I don’t even know for sure but I eventually did.True to my words, I’d been lowkey admiring him on
LeiaI looked at the man sleeping beside me and smiled heartily. He has come to mean a lot to me. Carefully, I got out of the bed and turned around to look at him, he was still and did not move a finger.I made my way into the bathroom deep in thought. I was sure something happened the previous day. Jericho isn't a heavy sleeper, he is always alert but here he is sleeping deeply after I had tumbled out of the bed.The maid delivered the food and set up the dining table. I had had my bath and was ready for the day. I peeped into the bedroom and Jericho was just waking up.His eyes darted towards that door and he smiled widely at me."Leia… " he called out and yawned as he got out of the bed. I turned around in readiness to leave but he closed the distance between us and hugged me from behind. "Morning, Principessa," he said huskily and continued to hold me tight. I noticed some roughness on his chest as he squeezed in. I wanted to bury my fingers inside his pajamas and rip it off b
Leia’s povThe previous night, I’d slept off with Jericho's strong arms wrapped around me but this morning, I woke up to an empty bed. I spent a few minutes searching for him. I asked around but no one knew his whereabouts. I called him several times but he ditched all my calls and that was where I lost my cool. Hell! Today was supposed to be our date and now he’s nowhere to be found. Honestly, I don’t know if I should be angry, sad or worried.Even while angry, I couldn’t help but think he could be in danger. I was sitting on the bed with my jumbled thoughts when some group of maids rushed in with some bags and cartons. “Seriously, do you need to take classes on how to knock the fuckin door or I should blow your brains out!!!” I yelled at them all as I stood up pointing my gun at their faces. I was pensive and alert.The idiots exchanged glances and apologized for the intrusion but before I could ask, they told me they came to primp me up. “Get me dressed for what? And who se
Jericho’s POV, My lips curved into a radiant smile after I had sent a text to Alex. It’s just 5am and I had landed in Rome. I didn’t sleep with Leia last night. I was unable to sleep maybe because of the overwhelming bliss that was stirring within me. I spent the night with Alex, who I ran into at the bar, drinking. We had a discussion about my date and he of course teased me about how I had fallen heads over heels for the same wife I’d kicked against but I denied it again. I wanted to keep things low key till it’s the right time.Quickly, I changed the topic and I brought up Rya. The way he got tensed all of a sudden, still had me chuckling right now. Even though he’d denied not having any feelings towards Rya, I know he’d been hooked by that girl. I had arrived in Rome and in the most prominent and classy hotel. I stood rooted to a spot, hands behind me, looking out through the glass wall in one of the halls which was at the topmost part of the building. I paid to get the hall
We got on a horse and rode out of the slum. Deep into the city, we stood in front of a cemetery. Jericho got down and helped me disembark from the horse. We walked into the cemetery and Jericho led the way.He stopped in front of a grave with the inscription, 'Guilia Banda Della'. My eyes shook as realization dawned on me. Banda Della was a name Alfonso coined from his in-laws? Yeah he mentioned it sparingly during the memorial party. He must have loved his wife so dearly.There and then, a question propped up in my head and I voiced it out without a second thought."How did your mother die?" I asked looking up into Jericho's eyes. He looked into my eyes and diverted his gaze immediately. There was sadness in his eyes and he walked away from me.I closed the distance between us and hugged him from behind. I heard him sigh and I held him tighter but he unwrapped my arms and turned around to face me."Leia… I love you so much and I want you to trust me all the way, I won't let any harm
One Month LaterLeiaThe view of Venice from my room had never brought me so much ecstasy like it did now. I remained on my feet with my palms shoved against the tempered glass. A subtle smile crept on my face and I heaved a sigh of relaxation. All my thoughts were fixated on Jericho and how he had changed so rapidly. The night I was almost raped became the greatest day of my life. It was the night he confessed his feelings to me. Our date was an icing on the cake.It all started so rough but now, I loved him like I loved life itself and he did also. He cherished me as his wife and made me feel special the best way he could.Something made the smile fade off my face. He was away and this wasn't the first. It's the wake of our affection but he has been busy with meetings, business trips, missions, and all. He always had to be in all of them, neglecting the fact that he had a wife at home. He never saw a problem with it, but I did and all he did was apologize when I told him about it.
DallasRyaI rounded up my clients and made my deliveries as usual. Things have been hectic since Russo died. I mean, since he was killed. We couldn't hold a proper burial for him since we did not have his body. We only have his head. Roman wanted to give him a grand burial that befits a Mafia boss but Russo's right hand man; Seth, stopped him. He vowed to retrieve his master's body before there could be any burial. Roman had been on a hot seat since the incident. Seth had convinced almost all the members and they all wanted to avenge Russo's death.Roman was in a fix. He has to avenge Russo's death but he couldn't plan an unnecessary attack on the Bandas because of his Leia.He became irritable and he resorted to drinking and smoking. I had pitied him earlier but not anymore. He brought this upon himself. I wondered why he arranged a marriage between his daughter and the son of the group's enemy. He was fully aware of the vendatter between the two groups but he went ahead to form
Jericho's POV.The weight of the words 'I am pregnant’, dropped down on me all at once. My body turned cold as my eyes refused to leave the food. Not that it was much of a pretty sight, but I was trying my best to curb myself from looking at Leia. As a mother-to-be, she ought to be joyous, but how would she feel when her husband rejected her. I couldn't even help it. Even when I had reassured her that the pregnancy had nothing to do with my silence, it was certain that Leia knew I was lying.I brushed past her without looking at her. What could I say to her? That I was happy. I was supposed to be happy, but the different thoughts that went through my head made it difficult for me to be happy.I zoomed off with the same car I used for my trip. I only stopped driving at a bar. A place where I could alleviate my tension and forget for a while that my wife was pregnant.Leia can't be pregnant now, the words screamed at me as I gulped down my second shot. Things are not looking good for
Jericho POV, Few minutes has passed since Leia and her nurse maid left for the rest room. I have been technically bouncing on my toes, never had I been this impatient and aggravated all my life. Time was tucking away, yet there was no trace of Leia. My head had literally turned into a standing fan, spinning back and forth for a sign of her but there was no trace. Fed up of the shit, I decided to make a move but just as I made two steps away from my standing position, I felt a hand grab my arm making me twirl back to see it was Alex. My eyes instantly turned to inferno. “What?!” I gritted my teeth, my whole being burning with rage. Alex squirmed his face before sighing and said; “Tell me you aren’t fucking going to meet Leia in the restroom. You’ve to calm down! Give them some privacy, man! It's the ladies not your personal closet.Calm down? Really? Is that a joke or sort?How can I? when I am literally angry with entirely everything right now. Starting with Alfonso; the nerve of
Alex POVI have been avoiding Alfonso because I have nothing to say to him. After the search on Tyler's car's number led us no where, we are yet to have a concrete information.We have been checking the footage of cameras just like he had ordered but we are yet to get anything concrete.While I was at it, a summon propped up from Alfonso. It was meant for Jericho, he was summoned to come alongside Leia. Yeah, that is big boss for you, he takes the bull by the horn. I informed Jericho and soon he was down in Alfonso's chambers with his wife. I was also present."Given the fact that you were just informed about Russo's death, I had thought I will receive your visitation but it never come," Alfonso said to Leia as soon as we walked in.Leia said nothing. She bowed in greetings without responding."What can you say about your friend. I mean Tyler," Alfonso went straight to the point and showed Leia a seat.Leia looked surprised and looked questioningly at Jericho."Did you report me to …
Lucita POVI am obsessed about Jericho and knew it. Well you wouldn't blame me, he was my first love and my betrothed. When I walked through the shadows of death, he was the only substance that kept me fighting for my life. I am back on my feet and there is no way I can live on without him.Since l'd left the Bandas' mansion, I could not but think about him. Apparently, I might have lost him but I can't lose him for real. We can't remain under the same sky and he would be locked up in another woman's bosom.No! It can never be. The thought alone is infuriating. I will rather have him taken out. Yes, if I can't have him, no one would. Neither Leia nor some other women.At this point I could not help but think that Andro's intervention made me lose Jericho. If I had returned to him earlier, he wouldn't have met that bitch. And when I returned, Jericho couldn't feel my sincerity. I had grown past the naive and gentle lady he knew.Well, I won't cry over spoilt milk. I have lost Jericho
Alex POVTwo cars rode out of the property right after Leia's car. We followed in close proximity but Leia did not suspect a thing. This made me agree to Alfonso's delusions, Leia has indeed become docile. Well, I am happy that my friend and boss is soon becoming a father but above all I wish for his happiness and his wife's as well.It was hard to gather the men and follow them out without answering to Jericho. He only asked casually and he stopped pestering me after I snubbed him.I decided to go with our men because I did not want any flop. This was sir Alfonso's biddings it has to be done clean and perfect. Moreover I needed to see things for myself.Something did not sit down well with me. It was Sandra's disposition. She was alert and sensitive and there was no doubt that she would have caught on.I expected her to greet us or inform Leia but she didn't. Rather she feigned ignorance and maintained her position right beside Leia.Few of my men waited around the parking lot while
Alex POVWork was choking me up but I had to do it all alone. Jericho was busy with Leia and the task was not something I could give out to our subordinates.It was the end of the month and I had enough on my plate. Reports had rolled in from every one of our facilities around the world. I had to audit the whole thing and ascertain that each facility is doing well. This task is usually handled by Jericho or me.Jericho has been hanging around Leia since things started to fall apart between them, leaving me to face the heavy workloads.I knew this was going to happen when he kept such big intimation from Leia. Yeah, he did it with a good intention. He did it to protect her but hey, he should have known that Leia isn't a weakling, she won't welcome such an excuse.Thinking about it all aroused my curiosity. I am more curious about the source of the whole malady. Isn't it strange that a man from nowhere was the one who broke the news to Leia? A fucking childhood friend or whatever. I s
Alfonso POV, As I stood on the rooftop of my apartment, all that claded my mind was Lucita and whoever was behind her. This time around I was navigating ways on how to deal with them ruthlessly as soon as I got my hands on them. Fucking hell, I can’t beleive that the investigation on just one woman...One damn woman is suddenly becoming like a wild goose chase. The fact that the men I sent to tail her got killed, still gets me boiling. They were my elite men. Clenching my fist around the shot glass that I was holding, I took another sip from it. Impatience turns to rage as I waited for the fucker Luca to gave arrived already.And In a few hours, which felt like eternity, Luca finally arrived along with the other men. With a smirk, I watched as their cars zoomed in furiously and they all alighted. I nodded sideways toward one of the guards standing at the rare end of the rooftop and he knew what to do. He bowed and in a few minutes time, he led Luca up all the way. “If you don’t h
Leia's POVI was still mad at everyone and most especially Jericho. Seeing that I am back with him pissed me off. I wanted to stay away from him as long as I could.Well, I won't blame him but my family that released me back into his hands.The only thing holding me down here is my pregnancy. I had to respect the fact that I wasn't as agile as before. Back in Dallas when I saw blood dripping down my thighs, I was scared to the bones, I thought I had lost my baby. I don't think I will be able to live on if anything happens to my baby. It's the only thing that gives me joy. I am six months gone and I can't wait to see the man in there.I patted my stomach and smiled wearily.My phone beeped and I picked it up, smiling. It was Tyler."Hello Tyler," I said weakly into the phone."For goodness sakes! You scared the hell out of me. Your phone has been out of coverage since the last time we met. I contemplated paying you a visit today if I still can't reach you," he said with his voice lade
Luca's POVLuca left his father's chambers infuriated. He knew Alfonso well but he is also a man with his own principles. Hearing Alfonso say that he would take him out if he made a mistake was too far, it hit him hard but he decided to let it go.The next morning, he left in the company of two guards. He had no option he had to carry out his father's biddings. More so, he is as curious as his father.He is curious to find out what led to the death of Jacobs and Jade. They were one of their elite men and it was a slap on their face that they were wasted while trailing a woman. With his guard, he made his way down to the morgue. They were allowed in and led to the freezers where Jacob's and Jade's bodies were kept..They carried out thorough examinations, with the help of a professional. It was discovered that there were excessive scratches on each body and they possible scratched themselves to death.Apart from the scratches, nothing stood out on each body. After thorough examina
Luca's POVMy head remained bowed as Alfonso lashed out on me. I just gave him a bad report. Two of our most elite men turned up dead after trying to track down Lucita's location.The team maintained contact with them a few hours before they were caught off. Back up team and search team spurred into action immediately.They located the point where they had the last contact with them. Their dead bodies turned up just within circumference.The team ran different investigations around the location but nothing was unusual and it led nowhere."The backup team should have been on standby, not far from them!" Alfonso yelled and went berserk. He hauled different articles at but my head remained bowed."We did not deem it necessary to provide them with back up since they were unto just… Lucita, we did not see it coming..""Stop the crap! Just Lucita!? Is this how you will run the family business when I am gone!? Just Lucita? We have been trying to track her for good three months, shouldn't tha