Adriano's POV
I ran as quietly and as fast as I could but the angel beside me fall down. My grip on her hand loosened by both her unexpected fall and my sweaty palms.
"You okay?" I asked , croaching down on my knees taking her tear stricken face in my hands.
" I'm scared..." She whispered out, her pale blue orbs heavy with fear, her lips trembling working like a fuel to increase my rage.
" Nothing is going to happen to you, I promise you that." I vowed, pressing my lips on my sweet angel's forehead.
She nodded wordlessly, before I wiped out her tears and helped her standing up.
" Stay here and don't come out unless I tell you so..." I commanded her softly hiding her behind the wide pillar at the corner of the parking lot of the mall, where few minutese before my angel was shopping peacefully before those bas*ard decided to attack
Edna wandered deep into the woods with Daniel trailing behind her keeping a safe distance from her. He wasn't able to look at her face but he knew she wasn't alright , the front she was keeping up fall slowly when she fall down to her knees.Edna quietly looked at the knife in her hands than at the sky partly covered by the trees." I'm sorry." Edna whispered , so low that even her own ears wasn't able to catch it clearly." I'm so so sorry." A tear slipped out from her left eye. She placed the knife on the ground in front of her.Daniel green eyes quietly followed her moves giving her the space she need. She needed to get it together by her own self because if she didn't; she would be living in that trauma for the rest of the life." I couldn't be the girl you wanted me to mom. I just couldn't stop myself..." She chocked as more warm tears soaked her chee
" Long time no see!" Vincent asked with a sly smirk reminding Edna of a fox." You again?" Edna resisted the urge to groan out loud." You wound me! doll face, aren't you happy to see me?" Vincent feigned hurt putting a hand at his chest." Why am I here again?" Edna asked not really in the mood of playin7g around.Vincent just raised his brow as if silently telling her why is she here." Don't tell me you are doing the 'give and take episode' again." Annoyance in Edna voice was as clear as day. Quoting the words making the handcuffs around her wrist to jingle." Cut that attitude little girl , unlike last time I won't hesitate to cut your tongue and send it to your lover." Vincent hisses leaning towards her clashing his grey stormy eyes with the brown ones." Do you really think Adriano will just give up on Rose like that? Or Alberto will give her
" Why I am here? Did I ever harmed you ? No. Did I know you before? No. Every bad things happened to me because Adriano decided to barge in my life. He decided to fall for me. He decided to take away every good thing from me." Edna replied her voice raising with every sentence." If he never crossed my path. My life wouldn't be this miserable. So yes, I want to help you." Edna rested her expectant gaze on Vincent." Ah! Well it's bad that happened to you but I don't trust you." Vincent replied, there was no pity no sympathy whatsoever in his voice." Feeling is mutual. But didn't you heard that phrase.... Enemy of an enemy is a friend." Edna quiered arching her one brow up and a smirk crawled upon Vincent face at her statement." So, what you suggest than? How I am supposed to kill him?" Curiosity was bleeding in Vincent voice as he crossed his legs resting his ankle on the knee of his
Adriano was barely containing the fury ruining in his veins like a molten lava. His mind was unable wrap around the fact that someone so easily took away his precious when he was at just freaking few feets distance. How could nobody heard any scream because there was a small trail of blood just small but it was there.Was she hurt?He shook his head immediately as that forsaken thought crossed his mind. She couldn't be hurt. He tried to comfort his own self , running a hand through his hair which was all over the place. She had that knife, she wasn't defenseless.His horrid , anxious thoughts were cut off by the ringing of his phone." Cody" Adriano whispered his voice strained of any emotion." Boss, I found who was that partner. It's inbox was blowing up with text from a guy name Vincent and from the content it is clear that they were planning against you together. " Cody informed quickly." Of fu*
" Hello there my lovely friend." Vincent taunting voice echoed softy in Adriano's office.Adriano, Daniel and Alberto all were huddled together looking at the face of smirking Vincent at Adriano's laptop." You didn't see that coming did you? It's not like I expected such high intelligence from you, Adriano but since you don't have enemies ….. " he trailed off grinning evily, his stormy eyes that weird sparkle in them." I have you lovely lady here with me, wanna see her?" Vincent asked arching a brow and Adriano was tempted just to hurl the laptop at the screen or somehow teleport there and wipe out that disgusting smirk out of his face by punching him but all he did was took a deep breath." Tada !!!" Vincent exclaimed as if presenting a piece of unique art prepared by him.Daniel cursed loudly standing up running a hand through his dark hair and Alberto despite being hating Edna's
Let's play Vincent." He mumbled switching off the safety of the gun.It didn't take him long to enter the warehouse , the first person who was eating pizza only got the time to widen his eyes before Adriano in two long stride was in front of him snapping him neck he laid his lifeless body on the ground and hide behind one of the pillars when heard footsteps approaching and the other one who was carrying two can of drinks in his hand met with the same fate but he did alerted before dying.Rolling his eyes Adriano shot the man who barged from the one locked door right in the head. Holding the body of the guy as his shield he shot whoever comes in his way right in the head not giving any one second chance.Vincent who eyes widened as he saw Adriano behind the wall of his man and started running. Adriano growled before when his clip went empty. Taking a hide behind the pillar he quickly changed the clip ignoring the bullet that were wheezing past his sho
" Regret?" Edna took in a sharp breath looking in the deep abyss of blue eyes which were flickering from her face to the metal pressed on her temple." Only thing I regret, is he being here. He wasn't supposed to be here." Edna gritted out angrily, it wasn't that furious anger but more like worried one.Just as she finished a bullet went right through the head of one of the men who was holding Adriano." He wasn't supposed to be risking his life for me." Edna's voice raised an octave.Vincent eyes widened and Adriano smirked quickly taking the advantage of the situation, knocking his head right on the other men as more gunshot resonated from downstairs." Why would I regret when I planned all this." Edna laughed out humorlessly as a bullet went right through Vincent's shoulder making him stagger backward. A small scream of pain erupted from his throat, a fire like pain filled up in his vein making him drop the gun."
“ Ah! Once a traitor always a traitor..” Vincent voice taunted behind Adriano, his sharp grey eyes locked on Nathan’s pitiful form.“ Edna, get out of the way.” Adriano ordered through gritted teeth, removing her hand away from the gun.“You promised! You promised back in Sicily!” Edna all but screamed lowly in a hurry as he walked past her, halting him.“You gave me your words that you would give me anything. I want you to spare his life.” Edna reminded him, the promise he gave her when she had saved his grandfather life.Edna breath caught in her throat as he looked at her with his blue eyes which hold the intensity to burn the world down.“ What if I break my promise?” He asked in a cruel, cold voice and Edna flinched back at his words, closing her eyes she hold back a sob.Damon waited calm
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