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Kiara's povJerking up from my sleep, I could hear the cry of my little boy sending me into a frenzy. Awakening from a deep sleep was never a happy time. But they say that a mother should sacrifice her sleep for the sake of her baby. I sat up in bed, trying to shake the fog of sleep from my brain as I reached for my phone to check the time. It was just after midnight. I sighed and swung my legs over the side of the bed, rubbing my eyes as I tried to clear the cobwebs from my head.I made my way to the nursery, my feet padding softly against the carpeted floor. As I approached the crib, I could see my little boy thrashing about, his face scrunched up in distress. My heart ached at the sight of him, and I quickly scooped him up into my arms, cradling him close."It's okay, sweetheart," I whispered, rubbing his back gently. "Mama's here. Everything's going to be okay."He wailed louder, his tiny fists flailing against my chest. I could feel his warmth and the wetness of his tears against
KIARA'S POVThe whole memory reminded me of someone else. I only imagined kissing Mateo right now, and that's unfortunately what I wanted. Daniel continued until he almost had me on the bed. I felt his weight on me, but I had to stop him, no matter how hard it became. My body is electrified already, and I yawn for more. "Stop," I muttered, but it seems I was moaning. My voice wasn't loud enough, so I had to say it one more time."Stop, please, Daniel," I said, pushing him away this time. "Oh, I... I... Am so sorry. "I might have gone too far." He stuttered and immediately jumped up from the bed, looking away from me. "There is nothing to apologize for," I lied. Although it was definitely his doing, I didn't ask for it, and he never requested my permission, but I still do not want him to carry on with the guilt. What kind of employee kisses her boss? I guess Kiara's kind. First there was Mateo, and now there is him?He stood up from the bed, wore his slippers, and headed towards the
KIARA'S POVThe whole memory reminded me of someone else. I only imagined kissing Mateo right now, and that's unfortunately what I wanted. Daniel continued until he almost had me on the bed. I felt his weight on me, but I had to stop him, no matter how hard it became. My body is electrified already, and I yawn for more. "Stop," I muttered, but it seems I was moaning. My voice wasn't loud enough, so I had to say it one more time."Stop, please, Daniel," I said, pushing him away this time. "Oh, I... I... Am so sorry. "I might have gone too far." He stuttered and immediately jumped up from the bed, looking away from me. "There is nothing to apologize for," I lied. Although it was definitely his doing, I didn't ask for it, and he never requested my permission, but I still do not want him to carry on with the guilt. What kind of employee kisses her boss? I guess Kiara's kind. First there was Mateo, and now there is him?He stood up from the bed, wore his slippers, and headed towards the
Kiara's povWe entered inside the hallway, staying close to each other while the girls followed behind us. Daniel suddenly takes the lead, he walked eloquently ahead maybe because I was slowing him down.Two men in black suit followed behind us. It's frustrating knowing this men are following me. What if they knew Mateo or the work for him?. It's absolutely possible if got a hint that I would be coming to Italy. Although Italy is not really a very large place but atleast I am sure that it his wife enough for me to go home peacefully after this one week event. Ignoring the anxiety, I focused on the beautiful hotel. "Welcome" a very pretty lady on a silver long body hug gown greeted. Her teeth was radiating in smile. I was jealous, jealous that she might be more pretty than I am but sincerely I appreciated her good looks. Once I got into the hotel and the luxerous event hall, I couldn't help but admire the arrangements. The decorations were topnotch. As I walked into the event hall,
Mila's povI woke up early, feeling a mix of excitement and nerves as I thought about finally seeing my best friend after so long. She had called me a few days ago, telling me that she would be visiting Italy and asking if I could meet her. I had immediately said yes, and she had sent me the address of where we were going to meet.As I got out of bed and started my morning routine, my mind kept racing with all the things I wanted to tell her and ask her. We had kept in touch through phone calls and video chats, but it had been months since we had seen each other in person.I showered and got dressed, carefully choosing my outfit for the day. I wanted to look my best for her, so I put on a pair of jeans and a cute top that I knew she would like. I even put on a little bit of makeup, just enough to enhance my natural features.I packed a small bag with a few essentials, including a bottle of water and a snack in case I got hungry later. As I finished getting ready, I couldn't help but f
Kiara's pov "I am so glad that a day like this came, Mila, and sadly, I will have to get going now. I have a dinner to catch up with. "We sure can hang out some other time, huh," I said to Mila a few minutes after I was done with my meal. Already? I guess you are now a busy lady. "How about your baby?" Mila asked, saying she was a little sad that I would be going. The days when we came together and went together have already passed."Dan is doing great; look at his picture." He sure takes after me." I brought out my phone and then went to my gallery to find Dan's photos and then showed them to him. "He has grown up already." "Look at his eyes," Mila said, giggling at the picture I showed her. She admired the picture for so long before I snatched the phone from her hand. "It's enough already, huh?" "Why? "I should not look at the baby I suffered for.""How.. how did you suffer for my own baby?""Because it was like I was the one pregnant for him." "All the torment meant for his fa
Kiara's pov "I am so glad that a day like this came, Mila, and sadly, I will have to get going now. I have a dinner to catch up with. "We sure can hang out some other time, huh," I said to Mila a few minutes after I was done with my meal. Already? I guess you are now a busy lady. "How about your baby?" Mila asked, saying she was a little sad that I would be going. The days when we came together and went together have already passed."Dan is doing great; look at his picture." He sure takes after me." I brought out my phone and then went to my gallery to find Dan's photos and then showed them to him. "He has grown up already." "Look at his eyes," Mila said, giggling at the picture I showed her. She admired the picture for so long before I snatched the phone from her hand. "It's enough already, huh?" "Why? "I should not look at the baby I suffered for.""How.. how did you suffer for my own baby?""Because it was like I was the one pregnant for him." "All the torment meant for his fa
A YEAR LATER."Luna Kiara," I heard my name being called. It had to take me a while, as usual, to realize that I was the one being referred to. I stood up to answer my husband, Alpha Mateo."Where are the boys, my laun?" He asked with a very worried face. "Dan has gone to school, and Rhett is busy sleeping in the house." I explained.He nodded and went in to confirm that Rhett was still there. "I'd call Dan's teacher to make sure that he is in school." "You know children of these days," Mateo said with a faint smile."You should also worry about your people this way, my Alpha." Dan is okay, as is Rhett. "Grandma wants them," "Yes," Mateo nodded. It's funny how he believes that anytime his mother seeks out her grandchildren, they might not be entirely safe. Soon enough, Dan returned from school and met his father and me at the palace entrance. With my wide arms opened to hug him, he ran to wrap himself around his father. A sting of jealousy struck me. I raised him, but he seems to
MATEO'S POVI woke up to the sound of my alarm blaring, jolting me out of a deep sleep. I rubbed my eyes and looked at the clock, realizing I had overslept by 20 minutes. I jumped out of bed and rushed to the bathroom, quickly brushing my teeth and washing my face. I barely had time to splash some water on my face to wake myself up.I ran to my closet, grabbing the first outfit I saw and quickly getting dressed. I rushed to the kitchen to make a quick cup of coffee, but the coffee machine was on the fritz. Frustrated, I chugged a glass of water and grabbed a piece of toast on my way out the door. I slept well in my old house. Very fancy, but clearly I knew it was for me. I thought about what Jim's father said. If any of my men get to see me, I might have to spend the rest of my life in prison. I sprinted to my car, praying it would start on the first try. Luckily, it did, and I was on my way to work. It doesn't really work, but I guess that's what people call it. I have to get my vis
Mateo's povThe day of the hit had finally arrived. I was dressed in all black, my face concealed by a mask. I was ready to carry out my plan to take down Jim's father once and for all.I made my way to the building where he was holed up. My heart was so willing and confident. I was nervous, but I was also determined. I was a mafia man, and I wouldn't be defeated.I entered the building quietly, my footsteps muffled by the thick carpet. I was moving stealthily, like a predator hunting its prey. I was going to take him by surprise, and he wouldn't know what hit him.I crept down the hall, my hand on my weapon, ready to use it if I needed to. I was getting closer; I could feel it. I was almost there.And then I heard a noise. It was the sound of footsteps coming from around the corner. I froze.. Had I been discovered? Was my plan about to be foiled? Those asses, I hope they weren't shitheads. If not, I will strangle them myself. I took a deep breath and stepped around the corner, my pi
MATEO'S POVThe day of the hit had finally arrived. I was dressed in all black, my face concealed by a mask. I was ready to carry out my plan to take down Jim's father once and for all.I made my way to the building where he was holed up. My heart was so willing and confident. I was nervous, but I was also determined. I was a mafia man, and I wouldn't be defeated.I entered the building quietly, my footsteps muffled by the thick carpet. I was moving stealthily, like a predator hunting its prey. I was going to take him by surprise, and he wouldn't know what hit him.I crept down the hall, my hand on my weapon, ready to use it if I needed to. I was getting closer; I could feel it. I was almost there.And then I heard a noise. It was the sound of footsteps coming from around the corner. I froze.. Had I been discovered? Was my plan about to be foiled? Those asses, I hope they weren't shitheads. If not, I will strangle them myself. I took a deep breath and stepped around the corner, my pi
MATEO'S POV"I do not appreciate it when people eavesdrop on my conversation." Miss. I hope you are ready to face the consequences if you ever disclose anything you heard to anyone. " I warned a lady whom I noticed has been unconsciously spying on me.Her face flushed with fear as she looked at me like she would break down. Her pupils burst out in fear. She was so terrified."I ...d..idn't hear anything." She stuttered carelessly. Does she really think she could lie to me? Even a fool would know that she was listening.I looked closely to observe her face, but my eyes mistakenly caught her cleavage. Gross!. She wasn't even dressed. She was putting on a very short crop top that revealed her cleavages and a short skirt that shows her straight legs. "Get lost." I said anoyingly. She was ready to scamper for safety, but I stopped her. "I know your face; if you were a snitch, I'd find you and kill you," I warned with a mean face. She ran off as fast as she could. I am so annoyed that I co
Kiara's povI worried the entire time during the ride home. Daniel kept quiet. His gaze was all on the road and me. I desperately wanted to break that icy silence, but what the hell was I going to say? Huh?. The only sound that awakens me is the honking of the cars. "Thank you so much, Daniel," I finally said, looking at him but avoiding eye contact. "For what?" He asked, still focused on the road. He didn't even spare me a glance. "For ehm everything, thank you so much." I don't know what I would have done without your help. "I stuttered helplessly with my finger clenched rightly to my cloth and my other arm holding Dan so tightly."You're welcome," he replied with a wide smile, which faded almost immediately. "About earlier....""Oh, just forget about that already." "I mean, you are now relaxed," he interrupted. as if he read my thoughts and knew exactly what I wanted to say. "Are you in?" In anyway... Uhm mad at me? " I stuttered and immediately made up my mind not to ask any
MATEO'S POVI woke up to the sound of my alarm blaring, jolting me out of a deep sleep. I rubbed my eyes and looked at the clock, realizing I had overslept by 20 minutes. I jumped out of bed and rushed to the bathroom, quickly brushing my teeth and washing my face. I barely had time to splash some water on my face to wake myself up.I ran to my closet, grabbing the first outfit I saw and quickly getting dressed. I rushed to the kitchen to make a quick cup of coffee, but the coffee machine was on the fritz. Frustrated, I chugged a glass of water and grabbed a piece of toast on my way out the door. I slept well in my old house. Very fancy, but clearly I knew it was for me. I thought about what Jim's father said. If any of my men get to see me, I might have to spend the rest of my life in prison. I sprinted to my car, praying it would start on the first try. Luckily, it did, and I was on my way to work. It doesn't really work, but I guess that's what people call it. I have to get my vis
Mateo's povThe day of the hit had finally arrived. I was dressed in all black, my face concealed by a mask. I was ready to carry out my plan to take down Jim's father once and for all.I made my way to the building where he was holed up. My heart was so willing and confident. I was nervous, but I was also determined. I was a mafia man, and I wouldn't be defeated.I entered the building quietly, my footsteps muffled by the thick carpet. I was moving stealthily, like a predator hunting its prey. I was going to take him by surprise, and he wouldn't know what hit him.I crept down the hall, my hand on my weapon, ready to use it if I needed to. I was getting closer; I could feel it. I was almost there.And then I heard a noise. It was the sound of footsteps coming from around the corner. I froze.. Had I been discovered? Was my plan about to be foiled? Those asses, I hope they weren't shitheads. If not, I will strangle them myself. I took a deep breath and stepped around the corner, my pi
MATEO'S POVThe day of the hit had finally arrived. I was dressed in all black, my face concealed by a mask. I was ready to carry out my plan to take down Jim's father once and for all.I made my way to the building where he was holed up. My heart was so willing and confident. I was nervous, but I was also determined. I was a mafia man, and I wouldn't be defeated.I entered the building quietly, my footsteps muffled by the thick carpet. I was moving stealthily, like a predator hunting its prey. I was going to take him by surprise, and he wouldn't know what hit him.I crept down the hall, my hand on my weapon, ready to use it if I needed to. I was getting closer; I could feel it. I was almost there.And then I heard a noise. It was the sound of footsteps coming from around the corner. I froze.. Had I been discovered? Was my plan about to be foiled? Those asses, I hope they weren't shitheads. If not, I will strangle them myself. I took a deep breath and stepped around the corner, my pi