ALINA I greedily took in all the surroundings, eyes scanning and roving the scenery all around as our car spend on the highway. Italy looked so beautiful. The sun was shining so elegantly on the fast moving cars.There were variety of building styles. I hungrily fed my eyes on some sky scrappers whose summit looked like it could reach the sky. We passed different shops, restaurant and malls all with fascinating special light affects. I could only imagine how beautiful they would look at night. As cars moved fast so also did the people swarm around, enjoying the sunny weather and ravishing atmosphere.Once Dante killed the traitors, he spoke briefly about some things with Homero. I couldn't make out what they discussed because it was all in Italian. Once done, he took me by hand towards a waiting limousine.I slowly closed my eyes in a bid to sleep. I hadn't had enough sleep ever since our attack in Mexico. I hadn't close my eyes for more than ten minutes when I slowly flutt
I stared dewy eyed at the spell binding environment I was in.I could tell Dante was smirking as he took sharp glances of me. It felt like I was in the surroundings of a palace. This place was bigger than Dante's house and his house was huge. I fed my eyes on the architectural design of the hotel. The hotel had glass windows that beamed and sparkled as a result of the bright rays of the sun hitting it. The door to the entrance was spinning and it shimmered, emerald gemstones designed into it. That must have cost a fortune. There were sprinklers deposited at all corners, their waters hitting the large lawn that surrounded a part of the formal building. Water fountains stood at various locations. They were decorated with marbel and they sprayed water upwards into the air. I peaked up and I saw the name of the hotel bodly written in a beautiful shade of red. It was probably in Italian and I couldn't read Italian.The entire vicinity was dazzling with light beams coupled with
ALINA "Dante what are you cooking?" I asked with a cock brow as I meandered into the broad kitchen. My eyes took in every detail of the kitchen.The kitchen was huge. It seemed like a dinning room. A long shiny marble kitchen counter laid in the middle, separating the broad kitchen into two parts. Various cupboards and carved stools of different designs were littered all around. The rays of the sun gave off rainbow specks to the grey tiles of the kitchen wall as it hit them. We had already eaten a sumptuous breakfast prepared by the hotel cooks so what was Dante cooking?Dante who had his back turned against me, stood near one of the induction stoves that were built into the kitchen counter. He had an apron on and a hair net which I really found very amusing.He was whisking eggs and cream in a bowl. He pivoted and a beam shone in his eyes. "Well this is frittata. It's just like omelette but garnished with meat, cheese and vegetables. I'm making it specially for you""W
ALINA I smiled broadly as I reminisced about my day with Dante. He really outdid himself in this one. Today had been so fun filled, amazing and beautiful to say the least. Dante took me to so many beautiful sites in Rome and I enjoyed every bit of our tour.I never kmew Dante had a vast knowledge of Roman history. He had totally planned everything. He bought us tickets to Roman Colosseum and Roman Forum ahead of our visit. It got me stuperfied.We landed in italy early this morning so how was he able to do all these in such a short time?This man was a box of surprises. The Colosseum was the largest amphitheatre in Rome with an audience capacity of fifty thousand. It was also very historical. Dante told me that this was where the famous gladiatorial combats, animal fights and Romans games were held followed by the bloody, gory and murderous deaths. I cringed knowing people actually died here some hundreds of years ago and all for sport but it was a very beautiful site.
DANTE I loomed by the door way of Alina's room, staring at her as she slept soundly. When we arrived back home yesterday, it was already past midnight and Alina felt very tired. Her body spoke it in millions. She had already fallen asleep on my body by the time we drove back and I had to carry her to her room.Strangely, on laying on her gently on her bed she didn't let go of my arm which I'm guessing gave her some sort of comfort. It felt like she wanted me to stay by her side so I ended spending the night with her.I was so tempted to touch her. Sleeping next to her for the first time made me almost go insane with lust. Was it her plump lips which literally tempted me to suck or her engorged breasts which drew my attention constantly as they heaved slowly and repeatedly? Her breathing was calm and mild, no signs of worried lines drew across her face.Alina looked so angelic when she was asleep.Her milk skin called out to me.I want to run my lips along the surface o
Alina's face turned scarlet red and she turned to face the seller who had this quirky look on his face as he watched them discussed. She stood silent for a while, wondering if she should give in to his request. "Uhm just a night together? No sex?" her voice was low, barely audible.Dante nodded. "Yes sweetheart. I won't try to do anything you don't want" he gave her his word."Fine Dante. I will" Alina gave in, trying to stop the blush forming on her cheeks. Dante chuckled at her reply and aimed the rifle at the fast moving balls. Alina closed her ears with her hands before he even pulled the trigger. She didn't want to hear the sound of the gun.He immedately shot the moving balls five consecutive times without stopping and each shot hit a ball. The seller was dazed and he looked stunned by Dante's pro handling of the rifle. Alina jumped for excitement and she immedately hugged Dante, planting a tender kiss on his lips to her own suprise. Dante kissed her back and hugged her.
ALINASunlight creeped into my room through the curtains that swayed over my windows.I pinched my eyes shut even more and stretched my hand to feel the body of the man I had cuddled last night. The bedsheet felt cold. At once my eyes flew open in a hurry and I rolled over to his side. He must have left.Fuck.I buried my face into the pillows taking in his sweet scent. It was still lingering on the bedsheets. Dante kept to his word and didn't try to have his way with me.I was hesistant at first but later on, I felt my body relaxing and relishing the feel of his warm body on mine. It was so beautiful.Thinking of what transpired between us yesterday got me suddenly beaming with smiles.Dante literally confessed his feelings to me.He told me how much he loved and wanted me. Throughout this period, Dante treated me so special and handled me like an egg. I was amazed to see how soft the ruthless mafia capo could be for the woman he truly loves."You moron"I scolded myself with
ALINA The only light illuminating the room was the one coming from the broad screen of the television. Other than that, I had turned off the lights and sat by myself, sulking to the fact that Dante had utterly left me since morning and throughout the entire day to myself. I mean where the hell did that man go to?I thought he would probably come back by noon but this was eight pm and Dante wasn't even back. He didn't even call me and I couldn't help but wonder if Dante was planning on abandoning me in Italy.I know it is a silly thought but Dante was capable of doing it.If he wasn't the capo of the Italian mafia, I would have assumed he had been kidnapped or something. But knowing Dante too well, he could never be in any sort of trouble. I've fucking witnessed him kill people. It's crazy how weeks ago, I craved for Dante's absence and now, I'm fussing and sulking all because the same Dante went out to heavens knows where and can't even be as descent enough to call me.I called s
Two years LaterALINA I sat with Dante on the bed, the bed we both had laid on for more than two years. He flashed me a concerned stare and I gave him a soft smile. In my hands held a paper which my eyes repeatedly looked at, trying to comprehend what I just read in the paper.It was a DNA report proving that I and Enzo were indeed related. Enzo was my blood brother. My elder brother.Honestly I am beyond shocked.Like what the fuck!?"How do you feel baby?" Dante nudged my shoulder with his.I sighed and took in breath. "I don't know what to even say. I'm speechless honestly. Like a part of me feels so happy that I found my family and yet another part of me is uhm shocked as hell. Like how did they let me go? Why did I get missing and away from family? Did they try searching for me? Do they miss me?" My questions were endless.After the incidents that took place two years ago and the revelation that I wasn't Russian, Dante had taken it upon himself to find my true family. I hon
ALINA "Careful Dante....no put your legs that way..no no don't apply to much pressure on your legs.." I pestered Dante as if he were toddler learning his first step. Dante groaned and sighed as we walked up the stairs leading to our room.I and Dante had just come back from a meeting with Nikolia's daughters. Dante had ordered them to leave America with immediate effect and keep away from I and him. He looked so murderous whilst speaking to them that they cowered beneath his dagger stares.They dared not counter his orders.Like loyal dogs, the two sisters agreed to Dante's conditions.Finally, that phase of my life was over and now I'll start a brand new one with Dante by my side. "I am fine Alina. It's been close to a month already. I can walk. I am not a baby ok" Dante shot me his perfect boyish grin and I rolled my eyes at him."Well you are still my baby sweetheart. You left the hospital a week ago Dante. Allow me to take care of you" I obliged as we trailed slowly up the st
ALINA "Dante will be fine. He won't die. He will be perfectly fine" I paced to and fro, wandering aimlessly around the hospital's corridor whilst repeating those words to myself in assurance that Dante would be fine.If I didn't say those words to myself repeatedly, I would not be able to breathe. Reminding myself of the hope of Dante being fine aided me in my breathing and reduced my erratic heart beat.It has been more than ten hours since we left Nikolia's home.I was worried as hell on the questions we would recieve in the hospital concerning Dante's gun wounds but Enzo told me that the Morelli's had private hospitals ran by mafia capos scattered all around the globe so nobody would interrogate us and we wouldn't have any legal records of whatever we did.It calmed me down a little but still, my fear soared to immeasurable heights on getting to the hospital.Dante had been in the Intensive care unit for so long and anxiety was eating me away slowly.The doctors won't let me s
ALINA"Dante!" I shrieked out, softly dragging him to lay on my thighs as the wet pool of his blood streamed around us."I-I am s-so-sorry A-ali-na f-for eve-ry--thing" Dante struggled for air, tears trickling down his eyes as I knelt beside him."Don't say that please Dante. I hold no grudge against you" I smiled admist my tears, but my features gave way to an even greater wailing. My heart, my entire senses, every cell in me was shutting down watching life seep out of Dante. My dress and hands were soaked with his blood which got me releasing higher ear splitting cries. My heart had a million drums in it and my throat tightened the more. I could barely even speak as I sobbed defeatedly on him. I could only quiver, my lips unable to form correct sentences with the rain drops still splattering on both of us."Dante please...." I finally found my voice, grasping on to one of his hand. "Y-you l-love me r-r-r-right?" Dante whispered breathlessly.I nodded vigorously."Yes Dante. I l
Like a movie, everything happened in slow motion to Alina.Fear soared in the air, overwhelming tensions and anxiety creating the ambience. Alina had her eyes filled with both fear, terror and relief on seeing Dante. She was hell scared but looking at Dante gave her comfort and strength. He was doing all he could to save her and the life of her unborn baby.But her heart was palpitating, her pulse rising to tremendous heights. Nikolia was trying to use her to get to Dante. She was the bait and he was the catch. She knew he wouldn't let Nikolia shoot her so the only alternative he had was to submit himself in.Alina couldn't let that happen. She couldn't stand and watch Dante sacrifice his life and mafia.Her heart broke into a million pieces as she saw the helplessness in his features. So she took a very drastic step that could cost her life.She could see the apprehension in his emerald orbs. He was warning her not to take an impulsive action. But Alina couldn't stand and wat
DANTE The ride to Nikolia's home felt like an entire century. My anxiety and anger boiled, tightening my chest and making it hard for me to focus on anything apart from Alina. My capos bickered unnecessary, rolling out plans endlessly but I couldn't even hear them.The only thing I could hear was the heavy thumping of my heart which seemed to resound in my ear, blocking out all other sounds.Nikolia gave me just twenty four hours to come meet him and hell was I ready to face that bloody motherfucker. Threatening me is one thing but kidnapping Alina and turning her into his punching bag is something I can't tolerate.I'll never tolerate it.I already feel like a big fool and an idiot for turning against Alina. I'm really trying to redeem myself.I fear Alina hates me already. Fuck.My mind is in turmoil.Whenever it comes to Alina, I go blank and nothing seems to make sense.I just want to go rescue her. I had no time to plan out a formation of men. The only thing I did was to make s
DANTE Everywhere was dead silent, the only sound being made was my shoes which paced around the tiled floors of my office. My anger was rising with each nano second and a bomb was ticking in my head. My sleeves were folded up to arms length and my shirt had a few buttons loose."Dante can you just relax for a moment?" Luca suggested. Luca, Enzo and Fabio were with me in my office, watching my sanity drain out with each passing moment.I snapped my heated orbs to face him. "I should relax?" I rhetorically asked, walking over to him."That bitch, that whore escaped and you are saying I should relax!?" I boomed, my Adams apple gobbling.It has been three fucking days since Alina escaped and I had not gotten any information about her whereabouts.It is like she just disappeared into thin air. I wanted to find her and bring her back so I can melt out my anger on her. She can't escape from me so easily.Luca sighed and moved away from me."Atleast you've found the maids. So just re
ALINA I slowly opened my eyes which felt like they weighed the size of a dumbbell.For a split second, I forgot what had transpired through out these couple of days and expected to see myself all cuddled up in Dante's duvets. But slowly it dawned on me that I wasn't dreaming, I was living a freaking nightmare.The hot rays of the sunlight filled the entire rooom making me realise that I had definitely spent the night in here. I blinked my eyes repeatedly in a fit of panic trying to make out where I was but I ended up letting out a shriek as I accidentally fell to the floor. I howled in pain and caressed my elbows, slowly sitting up straight.I pivoted to check what I fell from. I had fallen from a wooden red couch.I began looking around this somehow distinct room I was laid in, taking in the surroundings. The room seemed so distinct, like I had been here before or seen it before. The walls were painted brown.I looked forward and spotted a huge wooden table and also a swer
Alina Once I had made it outside, I kept on running as fast as my legs could carry me. I was very weary and tired but the race for survival was one I couldn't give up on. I ran holding back my flood of tears. I had no idea where I was going neither did I carry a single thing with me. I looked like a mad and dirty woman that just escaped the mental asylum. But still, I ran so fast with the fear that Dante might just pop out from anywhere. My adrenaline filled me up and my heart beat increased tremendously. After a while of running down the long lonely road of this posh gated community, I approached civilisation and slowed down in my steps. I panted heavily and tried catching my breath as I walked. I noticed the odd stares I was getting from people. They were probably wondering why I looked so unkept and dirty but I didn't mind their curious orbs. I kept on walking frantically, zoning out anyone who tried to talk to me.I still wasn't safe. Hell this was still Dante's terr