The light footsteps filled the dim and empty hallway of the basement of mansion. Everything was eerily silent, but suddenly a scream echoed through the air cutting off the silence. The footsteps stopped for a second but then again they resumed on their way.
Daniel opened the metal door of the basement and saw in front of him was dead body of Lucas, the man who had stolen from Adriano almost one month before. Adriano, true to his words didn’t killed him until he paid him back every penny he stole from him, and when he was done Adriano finally took mercy on him and freed his soul from his torture. Ignoring the dead body which was stabbed right in his neck Daniel proceeded to stand next to Adriano who was cleaning his knife with his handkerchief.
“Adriano, we need to talk.” Daniel told him clearing his throat. Adriano stopped his work and give him a side glance in the past month he had become more deadly than,before he had sto
“Finally! You are back where you belong.” The cold voice whispered darkly in the dim lighted room. Oceanic blue orbs clashed with the hypnotic brown ones, one pair of eye filled with relief while other were other was almost void of any emotion, only some anger flickering in them.For a moment they both stood still, and finally Edna step away when his fingers were inches away from her face. Adriano reluctantly lowered his hand as she ran a hand through her face, not sparing him another glance she walked past him. Adriano was about to say something when she shut the door of the closet. Adriano was confused of her behavior, he was ready for her ranting, for her anger but this was something else.A shaky breath escaped passed her lips as she controlled her overwhelming anger that was flowing through her veins. Back pressed to the wooden door, her form slide to the tiled floor as her hands clutched her head fiercely. How hard was for her to n
It has been three days, three days of same routine Edna has adopted. She was trying her best to known what was the password of Adriano’s laptop but not had succeeded yet. She follows him whenever he was at home, she was getting tired of that. But she had to try, but if showed more interest than she was already showing there would be chance of Adriano doubting the situation as if he was not already disturbed by her behavior.“Damn!” she muttered under her breath, closing the book she was reading. Tugging her cardigan to herself as she folded her legs beneath her proving them her warmth. The weather today was quite stormy and the black clouds that was shadowing the sunlight thundered from time to time. She sipped the coffee feeling the bitter taste of it fill her parched throat.She was startled from her thoughts by the sudden movement of opening of doors, the doors of Adriano’s library was huge. Edna briefly looked towards the entrance wondering who had come si
“It’s fine let her out.” Daniel ordered them and Edna briefly looked at him with a small tilt of her head.“But Sir!” The guard protest was stopped when Daniel help up his palm stopping him.“I will handle him.” Daniel replied curtly making them give a small nod of understanding in return.“Argh!” Edna sighed to herself, Daniel again wanted to do her a favour when he was the one who brought her here. What makes him think that he could do these little things, and she will take his favour. If he thought that how wrong he was.“Edna you can go outside.” Daniel said quickly when he saw her coming back in the mansion. Edna ignored him , his words fall on deaf ears.“Edna please lets talk.” He whispered jogging up to her, matching her quick pace as she made her way towards the stairs.“Edna
Adriano narrowed gaze was stuck on the screen of his laptop as he worked on his new assignment. He was busy making the presentation for the next Hotel he was planning to open in California. It was an important deal for him as it will decide the partnership between his and German company who had a name for being in top. Rolling his shoulders back, his fingers went up behind his neck soothing the stiffness of it by massaging it gently. He was tried and on top of that still angry because he hasn’t caught the culprit who had invaded his warehouse. He lost a good fortune but anyway succeeded in fulfilling the shipment which was stolen from him. But the thought that someone was able to steal from Adriano Pietro didn’t let him sleep. Getting up from his chair before he saved the file and turned off the laptop his heavy boot clicked on the tiled floor.He sighed running a hand through his raven hair; he was need in the need of strong coffee. It was almost the time of dinn
The dry leaves crushed under her sneakers creating sound in the empty woods , she stumbled upon a rock losing her balance. Her brown eyes frantic searching for any person chasing after her as she stopped to catch her breath. Her fingers inserted themselves in the pocket of her jeans fishing out the metallic device as she quickly typed in the number. Her heart hammering loudly in her chest she could feel a drop of sweat rolling down mixing with blood that was on her forehead because of the cut she got a minute ago falling flat on her face." Victor!" She groaned out hurriedly as soon as the call was picked up." Edna?! What? Wher-" Victor's surprised voice came from the other end but Edna quickly cut him off shaking her head. Her brown locks slightly dancing beside her face which were a mess with tangled knots instead of he once straight brown hairs as she wiped the back of her palm of her dry lips." You are in town?" She qui
Edna peeked behind the curtains of hair, her brows pinching together in confusion as she sat up on the coach, black jacket that was loosely wrapped around her shoulders met with the titled floor with a soft thud. It's cufflinks ring like a trinket in the comforting silence of the office grabbing Edna's attention. Her brown hues snapped towards the black material pooled just below her feet, her fingers hovered above it before finally taking the material in her hand standing up from the coach too. A familiar smell of cologne hit her nostrils and it didn't even took her two second to know that this piece of fabric belonged to Adriano without wasting a minute she threw it on the coach along a heavy sigh escaping her dry lips.She raked a hand through her messy hair before they fall beside her, She was sure Martha did mixed something in her hot chocolate which she so persistently given her in the evening, because after her parents death she couldn't sleep until
" Traitors die by my hand." He declared firmly pointing the gun at her whose eyes widened for a mere second before they returned back to their normal state."First I never worked for you so I am not a traitor and second I am not afraid of dying Adriano. I had seen enough death." She replied clamly as if she was not the one put at gunpoint. Daniel didn't dared to say anything after he heard the word traitor. This was unforgivable.Adriano glared at her and if looks could kill she would have already been under 6 feet of ground. Adriano locked his jaw at her nonchalant behaviour as she tilted her head in a questioning manner when his fingers stilled on the trigger.An ear deafing sound rang in the office followed by the loud shattering noise of the glass making her took a sharp and wavy breath at his action. He had shot on the window instead of blowing her brains." Take her away. Lock her up in basement before I this time reall
Edna jerked awake in a sitting position when she heard a muffled cry. She rubbed the sleep out of her eyes looking in front of her to see Daniel holding a person whose hands were tied behind his back while Alberto was opening the cell jamming the keys in lock.She suppressed a gasp when Daniel landed a kick on that man's legs making him stmble inside." Who the f*ck you work for?" Alberto glowered ripping of the duct tape from that man's mouth making him groan in pain.Alberto left hand was wrapped in a bandage that started from his palm upto his elbow while his other hands fingers was busy digging in that man's neck strangling it.Edna felt her heart going uneasy at the scene unfolding in front of her as the man's brown orbs rolled back in his head , his face turning bluish." Alberto, we need him alive." Daniel reminded him calmly stuffing his hand in pocket and Alberto finally let go of the man who fall on the ground in a heap
EIGHT YEARS LATER - VIRGINIA, USA A frown was set upon Edna's lips, her brown hair rolled in a messy bun resting at the nape of her neck. Placing a hand on her hip she walked towards the two kids wrestling and rolling each other on the grass. " Damiano, let go of him this instant." Edna chewed out the words at the boy which was sitting on the stomach of the younger one, he stilled like a statue hearing her." Up!" Edna instructed in a harsh voice, when his blue eyes looked innocently at her. " Mama!" The boy whisphered softly reminding her of Adriano. He was just like his father. Ignoring her son, who was locking his fingers in front of him looking down at the ground like a culprit under his mother gaze, she crouched down in front of the younger one. " You okay, baby!" Edna asked her voice soft contrary to her previous harsh one. “Yes, aunt." The boy answered, his grey eyes looking at the worked up face of his aunt who was wiping the dirt from his chubby cheeks. " I'm fine reall
Adriano dropped in a crouch in front of a smirking Donatello. There was anticipation and anxiety thick in air, as everyone else held their breath waiting for the next move of their Don. " What makes you think that I don't have a backup plan too, Donatello?" there was a mocking edge to Adriano's tone as cocked his head to the side. Donatello furrowed his brow as Adriano gripped his left wrist hard, before unstrapping his nonno's watch. Grey eyed man pressed his lips in thin line, his stone cold features turning into confused one. " You think, only you are the one that can play games." Adriano kicked his brow up as he pulled out a small microphone chip from inside the vintage watch. " Too bad! You hadn't played with me." Adriano murmured twirling the chip around his cylindrical finger, stuffing his nonno's watch in his pocket. &
Edna's eyes were stuck on the screen of her iPhone, thumb hovering over Adriano's contact.She chewed her nails in anticipation, tapping her index finger on the side of the sleek phone she sighed, before stuffing it back in her pocket." Ma'am. We should leave. It's about time." Peter spoke from a few distance away from her making her jump in air, startled." God! Peter! Make some noise next time." She exclaimed putting a hand on her chest, calming her frenzy heartbeat." My apologies." Peter bowed his head before taking firm steps and opening the door of the passenger seat." Please." He nodded his head, directing her to get inside the car.Edna shook her head before getting in, her heart squeezing in her chest as her mind wondered again and again towards Adriano and Daniel." Don't worry, Ma'am
THERE DAYS LATERThe rays of sunlight creeped through the small creek between the curtain, falling on the cleenched jaw of Adriano, giving his pale skin a yellowish color." I am scared!" A low whisper catched the attention of the alpha male.His blue eyes flickered towards her brown one filled with anxiety, softening his features." You shouldn't be." His voice was firm and confident.Edna sighed standing up from the couch, taking small steps towards Adraino. Placing her palm flat on the desk she raised her body and settled there in front of him taking his cold rough hands in her small dainty ones." What if something goes wrong?" Her voice held fear, Adriano squeezed her hand assuring her." Nothing will go wrong Edna. Adriano's plan is flawless." Daniel pipped in the conversation from he was standing
Woods crackled, burning furiously providing warmth to the cold surrounding. Heat seeped through the skin of the man, sitting on the chair at a foot distance but it failed to provide warmth to his cold heart. Grey eyes turning amber as they looked at the dancing dangerous flames.The creaking sound of the door notified him of the presence of the owner of the house. Donatello put his elbow on his knees, stapling his fingers together, he rested his chin on it." How is your wound?" His deep voice resonated in the small living of the cabin.Valerio who was busy in his phone, reeked back in surprise, barely held himself from jumping." Will live." Charcoal eyes narrowed watching the back of the elder man.Valerio hadn't told him about his hideout but Donatello knew about it anyway. So, he dropped the idea of asking him how he was aware
Donatello inhaled a breath before bringing his hand up and softly let his knuckles met the hard door.A muffled ' come in' he heard. Twisting the doorknob he entered the lavish bright room, the interior of the room definitely matched with the persona of the person it belonged to." Signora, you called for me?" Dobatello questioned, hands behind his back, fingers locked together." Si." Sienna gave a nod in his direction along with a warm smile.That smile, which was the only thing that kept his otherwise dead heart alive." Show her the room. She will be staying with us." Sienna told the maid before lovingly tapping the hand of the young girl who was sitting in front of her.Donatello observed the girl as she stood up. It was Stella, the wife of Carlo. He momentarily looked at the young girl before his steely eyes drifted back to Sienna.&nbs
The wooden stairs creaked beneath the foot of Daniel, keeping his finger firmly upon the trigger he stride upwards. Fabio followed him closely. The muffled voice was getting more clear to them. Daniel pressed his ear on the wooden door at the end of the hallway.“ Someone is inside.” Daniel whispered in a hushed voice, to which Fabio nodded.Taking their position, Daniel put his hand on the doorknob. Inhaling a breath, he twisted it but he was not prepared for what was waiting for him behind that door.“ Hello, Daniel.” The heavy baritone voice of Valerio welcomed them.A gasp left Fabio eyeing the man clad in black standing in front of the man who was gagged, without they could have as much as blink. Valerio stabbed a knife across his throat.Daniel eyes flickered towards the now, dead man and Valerio while Fabio took a step away when Valerio threw a craz
Jenna.." Peter stammered out the first name, or excuse he could make.Edna frowned and Adriano followed the suit. Edna hold on Adriano loosen a bit as Peter continued." Her friend, Jenna she-" Peter stopped licking up his lips as Adriano's attention cut down to his queen who shifted in his hold." Had an accident. Her position is critical, too critical. And the flight got cancelled because of the whether so … she is like that from that time." Peter finished taking a deep breath, he could feel his hand getting clammy.Adriano closed his eyes in relief listening this piece of news.She was fine..Donatello held the urge to scoff and roll his eyes at that. So much for being the heir of the knights and wife of a Don.Edna lips curled up in a small smile, she wanted to pat Peter on the back for
A shuddering breath was what left Peter's lips, squeezing his eye shut he waited for the death that was staring right in his face. Edna quickly blinked her eyes getting rid of the moisture, turning the car, it's tyres severing on the road almost toppling the car because of the sudden resistance.Peter opened his eyes the next moment when he heard the panting of the girl sitting next to him along with his own irregular breath." How long it will take ?" Edna mumbled out the question, to a still dazed Peter who looked at her with amazement.She pulled it off.He thought, they were going to crash right in the truck but she somehow pulled it off." Not much." He answered in a whisper, as she revived the car engine, carrying on her journey of saving love of her life.___________________________An unnerving silence was filled u