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KAYLA After eating the dessert he brought, we went ahead to catch up since we hadn't been in contact for a while now. I told him everything that had happened and how I had stood up to Ricardo on many occasions. We spoke for a little while longer, mostly about mundane things – the hospital food, the boring TV show I had watched while taking care of Ricardo. As exhaustion finally claimed me, I settled into the uncomfortable armchair beside Ricardo's bed. Despite how things had turned out, a strange sense of peace settled over me. I didn't know if it was right to feel happy with him in this state. He was calm and vulnerable like this and something about it made me feel at ease. The harsh hospital fluorescent lights jolted me awake. Disoriented for a moment, I blinked and took in my surroundings. The white walls and the hospital bed came to view. A glance at the window confirmed my suspicions. The harsh light filtering through indicated it was well past sunrise.
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KAYLA It had been three whole days since Ricardo was discharged and now that he had fully recovered, some of us had some explaining to do. “ So who was responsible for my allergic reaction?” Ricardo questioned while I, Renzo and Renato knelt before him. “ Do you promise not to kill us?” Renato bargained even in such a situation. “ I don't like making fake promises,” he replied without a single bit of humor. “ That's not how you bargain. You're supposed to agree with our terms so we'll tell you the truth,” Renzo said. “ There's also the option of forcing you three to talk,” he threatened. “ You absolutely cannot harm us, okay? We were doing it for your own good,” Renato wanted to ensure his safety by all means. “ It depends on your answer like I said earlier,” he was rigid. “ Give us one minute,” Renato pulled us closer and whispered. “ If you say it was you and you didn't know that he had allergies, then he'd belie
Last Updated : 2024-12-30FORBIDDEN LOVE WITH THE MAFIA KING 153
KAYLA The afternoon sun cast long shadows across the cafe mini garden as I sat with Gian on a fine wooden chair with an umbrella. Laughter from the nearby playground mingled with the chirping of birds, creating a symphony of peaceful sounds. We were enjoying a brief meal after a chaotic morning – the chaos of getting out of the house without being followed and Gian having to bring Geovani along. As we ate our sandwiches, conversation flowed easily. It was peaceful and quiet here even with kids playing nearby. " He's been hyperactive since yesterday," he talked about Geovani. “ He's so cute though. I wouldn't mind keeping him,” I gushed. He looked even more ethereal in reality. “ Yeah, until you're the one taking care of him then you'd understand the problem,” Gian groaned. He had been drained of life “ Don't ruin your reputation of being every girl's ideal man,” I told him off. “ Tall, strong, and has a real way with kids - the whole package.” “ Is t
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KAYLA I felt really happy seeing him again, I nearly thought I wouldn't be able to see him again. “ Do you know him?” Gian glanced at Axel suspiciously. He really hadn't met Axel before. “ Yes, he's a friend,” I nodded my head. “ Is that your fiance by chance?” Something about Axel's tone was different. “ No, not at all,” I quickly debunked that. He really did attend my engagement. Remembering that now made things awkward. “ You two need time to talk, right?” Gian asked. “ Yes. Will you be alright alone with Geo?” I was slightly worried. “ You act like he doesn't live with me,” he laughed. “ We'll be alright.” “ Tell him that I don't think he's a baby,” I didn't want him to beef with me, not when he was that cute. “ I will make sure to pass the message. When you're done talking, let me know,” he ruffled my hair before walking away. Axel stared at the two of us. I knew he had a lot to say. “ Let's seat somewhere,” I p
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KAYLA Two days had passed since the awkward yet pleasant encounter with Axel in the cafe. The memory of his unexpected appearance, coupled with the ever-present awareness of our bond when we first met, continued to weigh heavily on me. Yet, as I sat at in the living room at home, surrounded by the familiar chaos of having Ricardo treat me indifferently and ignore me, a bit of normalcy had begun to seep back into my life. Afternoon came rather quickly today, though I had done nothing. “ It sucks staying at home all day,” I sighed. “ You can imagine how we feel,” Renato squinted his eyes. “ Sorry,” I didn't mean to rub salt in their open wound. “ I thought you had a job,” Renzo joined us in the second living room. “ Well, I did but I no longer have,” I sighed. Ever since that night I stood up to Ricardo, everything work related ended for me. “ I got fired,” it was depressing thinking about it. “ You got fired?” Renato repeated. “ W
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KAYLA I reappeared into the living room where we all were. I was all dressed up for the day. “ How do I look?” I asked, wanting to know their opinion. “ Great as expected but aren't you too concerned about your looks for ‘ just an outing ’ with a friend?” Renato bounced his brows. “ What would you know about girls?” I scoffed. “ We bother about things like this no matter who we're meeting,” I found a way to justify my actions. “ So why don't you want us to tell Ricardo or anyone else about your whereabouts?” Renzo probed. “ And why were you blushing and playing hard-to-get over the phone?” Now, they were just exaggerating. “ By the way, we're not against it. We're totally in support so there's no need to worry about such trivial things,” Renzo have me a thumbs up. A playful smile tugged at the corner of my lips despite my flustered state. "Don't tease," I mumbled, shoving a stray strand of hair behind my ear. "It's not a r
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KAYLA The motorcycle ride through the busy city streets was thrilling, giving me a brief escape from my worries. Axel parked the bike in front of a cozy restaurant on a quiet side street, bringing me a sense of relief. I had secretly been anxious about going to a fancy, high-end restaurant, fearing the expensive menu, unfamiliar rules, and possible social mistakes. “ Sometimes, I forget that I'm rich,” I sighed. Stepping off the motorcycle, I took a deep breath of the warm evening air scented with jasmine and a spicy aroma. It was a Chinese restaurant. " Ready for a surprise?" Axel asked, his eyes sparkling with mischief.I couldn't help but smile back. "Always," I replied, my apprehension replaced by a sliver of curiosity.He took my hand and led me around the back of the restaurant. My jaw dropped open in surprise. A hidden fake oasis unfolded before me.The backyard of the restaurant had been transformed into a breathtaking scene. Lotus lights sparkled on
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KAYLA We talked about random things from my siblings to his siblings. He especially went on and on about his little sister, Lexi. I hadn't seen her but I knew she'd be adorable. The food showed up, a colorful spread of hot delicacies presented with style. Every dish was well seasoned and my previous distrust quickly faded. “ I really love the food,” I savored every moment of each bite. “ I'm glad you're enjoying it,” he was satisfied by my reaction. The atmosphere became more laid back as the minutes went by, as we laughed and enjoyed our dinner. By the time dessert arrived – dumplings or what they originally call Jiaozi – my initial apprehension had completely vanished. I found myself genuinely enjoying every bit of the restaurant. As we sat there, savoring the sweetness of the dessert, a comfortable silence fell on us. Axel leaned back in his chair, his gaze fixed on me. Looking up from my food, our eyes met and I couldn't bring myself to loo
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KAYLAFive years later Liliana barged in with Nico following her behind. She was always so extra. “ Slow down, you're going to fall at the rate you're going,” I said to her. “ Lio! I've missed you,” she hugged me dramatically. “ We met like a month ago, Lily,” I reminded her. “ Even though,” she was persistent. “ I don't think I can live without you. What if we live together?” She suggested. “ You're married, Lily,” I pursed my lips. “ We can still live in the same house,” she insisted. “ You keep forgetting that you're married and you have a child,” I have her a flick on the head. “ Nico, do you need a break perhaps?” Dealing with Liliana must be too much for him. “ Apparently, I signed up for this,” he sighed as he rocked Arianna, their four-year old daughter. She looked like Nico. “ Is she still asleep?” I lowered my tone. “ Yes. She'll be sad if she can't see you today, she was antici
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KAYLATwo days later Contrary to how I thought I would feel, I didn't feel hollow or empty. I would be lying to say I wasn't sad but I also felt good that I had ended things with him. Our relationship never had a solid foundation. “ Can't believe it started out toxic and ended toxic,” I mumbled. “ What are you going on about, rambling to yourself?” Liliana said. I turned around to find her leaning against my door post. “ You startled me for a second,” I held on to my chest. “ You really should learn how to knock,” I frowned. She really had startled me. “ Yeah, yeah,” she rolled her eyes, not taking my words seriously. “ Did you want to tell me something?” I asked as she sat down on my bed. “ Yes and no,” she shrugged. “ Huh?” “ Don't think too much about your break-up with Ricardo. It was the right decision,” she said. “ Thanks,” I smiled warmly. “ I also wanted to let you in on a secret,” she leaned clos
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KAYLAI tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep. The moment Gian had stepped out of the room, I was not able to stop myself from breaking down again.I was such a weakling. I curled into myself as I cried my heart out while being mad about myself that I couldn’t stop crying and my heart wouldn’t stop hurting.I sniffled quietly, hours or probably after minutes. It seemed my eyes had dried off and there were no longer tears for me to shed.“I hate you, Ricardo” I muttered to myself as I wiped the tears that were drying on my cheeks. My sobs had turned into whimpers without tears.“How did I get here? Was everything all for nothing?” I asked myself as I turned to my back and stared at the ceiling while my heart and head wondered where it had all gone wrong.How the hell did I fall this deep from my first mission? Love was such a bastard. I was so stupid for falling for Ricardo and thinking I had his heart after all this time.Ricardo was a hardened criminal who thought of only the fami
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GIANI unlocked the door and we both went into my apartment. My legs carried me to the switch and I turned on the lights and walked in. “Do you want anything to drink?” I turned to Kayla who was still lingering by the door. She opened her mouth and closed it a few times, hesitation present in her eyes but she finally made up her mind and gave a slight nod.“Come on, stop lingering like a stranger” I told her, attempting to lighten the mood but it didn’t work.She walked into the living room and took a seat on the couch while I walked into the kitchen to drink water.I may not be as drunk as I was as a result of having to go and pick her up but I was still tipsy and Kayla’s demeanor told me that I needed to be sober in case she needed me.I reached for the orange juice in the fridge because I didn’t think it is was right to give her alcohol even though she looked like she needed one.I poured the juice into a glass cup for the both of us before going back to her in the room where sh
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GIANThe high-end club I loved to visit was known for its insane parties just like I love it. I knew I was drunk but I was still aware of my surroundings. Ladies swarmed me like bees and I wasn't one to complain about the attention as they took turns to grind their bodies against mine.The music was loud and I was certain I was going to have a headache tomorrow but who cares? all I wanted was to have fun right now.I leaned against the bar with a smirk on my face as the girls tried to get my solo attention. “Oh Gian, you're so hot” the blonde ladies dressed as provocative highschool girls kept fawning over me as they gave me more and more shots of alcohol. These girls were easy and worse still, some even came with their boyfriends! What a sad world. I had gotten into a few fights earlier tonight because of the boyfriends coming to talk smack at me for taking their girls. Like bro, how's that my fault? “Tell me something I don't know, ladies” I said with a smirk as I took another s
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KAYLAIt was raining heavily as I drove my black car down the road. I was trying my best not to show any emotions but it was hard. I found myself unable to muster any emotions as I stared blankly at the windshield drenched in water with the wipers swinging from side to side as they attempted to clean it. Where was I even going? I asked myself but I couldn't come up with any answer. I could only drive while occasionally staring at the few cars that traveled alongside me on the dark and wet road.“F*ck you, Ricardo! F*ck you!” I cussed in mutters, trying not to let my rage get the best of me. I wanted my mind to be blank but I couldn't help myself.I was annoyed, pissed, enraged, angered….ahhhh! There wasn't any word in my freaking vocabulary to accurately describe how I felt. We were engaged for Christ’s sake. Yeah, maybe I wasn't the best partner but I did my best, didn't I? I turned my back on the government because of this man and he just casually trampled on my feelings and sa
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KAYLA We talked about random things from my siblings to his siblings. He especially went on and on about his little sister, Lexi. I hadn't seen her but I knew she'd be adorable. The food showed up, a colorful spread of hot delicacies presented with style. Every dish was well seasoned and my previous distrust quickly faded. “ I really love the food,” I savored every moment of each bite. “ I'm glad you're enjoying it,” he was satisfied by my reaction. The atmosphere became more laid back as the minutes went by, as we laughed and enjoyed our dinner. By the time dessert arrived – dumplings or what they originally call Jiaozi – my initial apprehension had completely vanished. I found myself genuinely enjoying every bit of the restaurant. As we sat there, savoring the sweetness of the dessert, a comfortable silence fell on us. Axel leaned back in his chair, his gaze fixed on me. Looking up from my food, our eyes met and I couldn't bring myself to loo
FORBIDDEN LOVE WITH THE MAFIA KING 157.
KAYLA The motorcycle ride through the busy city streets was thrilling, giving me a brief escape from my worries. Axel parked the bike in front of a cozy restaurant on a quiet side street, bringing me a sense of relief. I had secretly been anxious about going to a fancy, high-end restaurant, fearing the expensive menu, unfamiliar rules, and possible social mistakes. “ Sometimes, I forget that I'm rich,” I sighed. Stepping off the motorcycle, I took a deep breath of the warm evening air scented with jasmine and a spicy aroma. It was a Chinese restaurant. " Ready for a surprise?" Axel asked, his eyes sparkling with mischief.I couldn't help but smile back. "Always," I replied, my apprehension replaced by a sliver of curiosity.He took my hand and led me around the back of the restaurant. My jaw dropped open in surprise. A hidden fake oasis unfolded before me.The backyard of the restaurant had been transformed into a breathtaking scene. Lotus lights sparkled on
FORBIDDEN LOVE WITH THE MAFIA KING 156.
KAYLA I reappeared into the living room where we all were. I was all dressed up for the day. “ How do I look?” I asked, wanting to know their opinion. “ Great as expected but aren't you too concerned about your looks for ‘ just an outing ’ with a friend?” Renato bounced his brows. “ What would you know about girls?” I scoffed. “ We bother about things like this no matter who we're meeting,” I found a way to justify my actions. “ So why don't you want us to tell Ricardo or anyone else about your whereabouts?” Renzo probed. “ And why were you blushing and playing hard-to-get over the phone?” Now, they were just exaggerating. “ By the way, we're not against it. We're totally in support so there's no need to worry about such trivial things,” Renzo have me a thumbs up. A playful smile tugged at the corner of my lips despite my flustered state. "Don't tease," I mumbled, shoving a stray strand of hair behind my ear. "It's not a r
