Rodrigo Pov I was sitting in my office, going through some papers when Fabio barged in. “What the hell man? What happened to knocking?”“Rodrigo, something terrible just happened.” “What, what is it?”“Louis raped Donez's daughter.” “What! Why did he do that? Doesn't he know that Donez is our drug plug?”“I just got a call from one of his men and he's not happy, he severed ties with us. Rodrigo, Louis is bad news, he just started and look at the trouble he caused.”“Well that's not my problem, it's his.”“Rodrigo it's not too late, Louis hasn't gotten his 09 fortune yet, the title only got transferred to him because he was ahead of Rafael and Pablo. You can find another girl and use her.”“Fabio, I don't think I can do that, I don't think I can even look at another woman again.”“But Rodrigo, don't you see what Louis is doing? He's wiping our connections. If we don't do anything soon he'll make sure that the empire only gets filled with his people, he's bad news.”“I'm not ready to
“A toast, for successfully taking over the empire.” “Cheers.” Julio and Louis clicked their glasses and gulped down everything. “I'm so proud of you, my son. Now, let's talk about your 09 fortune. How about your girlfriend?”“One thing I know about Kacy is that she does not love me.” “Well, find someone, fast. I can't wait to control everything Diaz once owned. He thought he could have everything forever, ha, the joke is on him now.And that disrespectful Rodrigo, he even refused to make you his right hand man. Who's at the bottom now.” Julio cackled loudly. He waited all his life for this opportunity. He always tried his best to beat his brother Diaz, but he was nothing compared to him. Diaz was smart and calculative. He always executed every mission well, but Julio was slow and unreliable. When Julio realised he couldn't get the empire back with his own efforts, he invested everything in his son Louis, and now that the empire is finally in his hands, he's going to make sure it n
Fabio and Rodrigo decided to meet up with Louis, they felt like maybe they could talk some sense into him. They arrived at the restaurant. As usual, they booked the entire venue because Rodrigo doesn't like crowded places. “What would you guys like to drink?”“Iced Americano for me, and coffee for him.” Fabio said to the nice looking lady. She wrote down their order and walked away. “Do you think he'll come?” Fabio asked Rodrigo.“He has to.” Their drinks arrived later. Rodrigo started sipping his drink slowly as he kept checking his wrist watch.The door of the restaurant flew open and Louis came to sight. “Finally.” Fabio exclaimed.Louis approached them and pulled a chair out to sit. “Hey cousin, why'd you call me here?”“You were supposed to be here 30 minutes ago, what took you so long?”“You know, I have a lot on my plate now that I'm the mafia underboss, gotta work my way out if I want to become the main boss soon.” He smirked mischievously. Rodrigo's lips curved into a smil
Rodrigo didn't drink much. He just took a few sips of his drink and stopped. He kept on thinking about his Hillary. How he missed her, how he missed her smiles, her scent, her beautiful face. He wished the clock would turn back just so he could spend more time with Hillary. Every night, he would think about her all the time. He was living with the guilt of betraying her every day. Even though it's been two months since they split, the feeling doesn't change. He grows to miss her more and more every day. “Dude, let's leave now.” Rodrigo said while rising from his chair. Fabio paid the bill and walked out of the bar. It was late. They both got in the car and began driving. “I talked to the other guys. They said they'll only work with you, so they won't meet up with Louis.” Fabio broke the silence in the car.“Oh, that's good. Have you talked to our guys in other countries?”“I've sent them emails, and they all agreed. Though some didn't reply, I'm sure they got the message.” He sai
Hillary stood by the open window, staring at the moonlit garden. The beauty of the night was mocking her freedom. If only she could just escape the clutches of Kay. Even though she loathed Rodrigo with all her heart, she just wished he'd just strom inside the house and save her, but she knew that it was impossible. She was being silly. She missed Rodrigo so badly that no matter how bad she tries to hate him, she can't get over the feeling that she loves him. She wished she could rip her stupid heart out if it could make her stop loving him. She tried to hate him so badly, but a part of her longer for her, a part of her felt like he deserved a second chance. A part of her felt like he might have a good explanation, but it was stupid to think like that.Her thoughts were interrupted when she heard Kay's footsteps behind her, making her turn slowly to face him. “You seem rather quiet tonight.” He said slowly, his face laced with menace. Hillary stared at him with daggers in her eyes.
Rodrigo sat at the back of the ambulance, his heart pounding violently as the siren blades. His hand was covered in Fabio's blood, it was sticky and warm. The paramedics worked quickly, shouting commands to each other. All he could do was sit and stare at his brother. He always felt a deep connection with Fabio but he never knew he was his brother. How is that even possible? He asked himself that question several times. His eyes shot to Fabio, who laid there like there was no life left in him. He was looking pale. The fear in Rodrigo's chest started suffocating him slowly, he held his chest to calm himself down. “We're doing all we can, we'll be at the hospital in a few seconds, don't worry.” One of the paramedics said to Rodrigo after observing his state. Rodrigo barely heard him, he was too focused on Fabio, his brother. The only real brother he has had for years, and now he's about to lose him. ‘Why does this only happen to me? Why do I lose everyone I care about?’ he asked
“Wow, I never knew I'd see you again.” Kay broke the awkward silence between them. Rodrigo didn't look very pleased to meet him. “Seems you got hurt pretty bad. Who did this to you?” “I don't know yet, but I'll make sure the person pays,” Rodrigo said sternly with a clenched jaw. Kay nodded nonchalantly. “What about you? Why are you here?”“Oh, I'm just here for a check-up.”“Don't fucking lie to me; check-up for what?” Kay's expression immediately changed to a stoic one. “I brought Hillary here.” “What is wrong with her?” Rodrigo pretended like he didn't know anything. “That is none of your business. Hillary is mine now, and our business doesn't concern you, so run along.”Rodrigo immediately held Kay by the collar. “I swear to God, if I find out that you forced her, I'll fucking kill you.”"Forced her for what? What the fuck are you talking about?"Kay pushed Rodrigo away, freeing himself from his grip. “What do you intend to do? You already lost her. She hates you now, so just
5 WEEKS LATER Rodrigo pov Fabio could finally leave the hospital now, but we had to go to the hospital once in a while to check his progress. We still haven't found the people who attacked us that day, mainly because this is mostly Fabio's job, but he's not fit for it now. I haven't asked him anything after that night, I'm pretending like everything is alright, but curiosity is eating me up. I want to ask him tons of questions, but he just got out of a coma a few days ago, and he needs to rest. Tackling him with questions would just be selfish. “Just ask me, your face is weird.” Fabio jerked me back to reality. I forget to make a face when I'm deep in my thoughts. “No, just rest, I don't have anything to ask you.” “Rodrigo, I know you well enough to know that you have a lot to ask me, just ask away.” I sighed lightly and took a seat. “Okay, if you insist.” I cleared my throat. I don't know why this was feeling so awkward, I mean, i'm talking to my brother instead of my
Things had quieted down after my father's funeral. Hillary didn't want to leave Dahlia's side for even a second. I'm very proud of her for what she did with Kay. She's not the scared little girl I met in the club anymore. She's now a woman who would kill for her child. “Freckles,” she turned to look at me. “I want to take you out on a date,” I said to her while walking closer. She smiled widely and pulled me in for a hug. “Where are we going?” She asked while giggling like a little girl. “That's not for you to think about; just look pretty and let me spend the money.” Her face turned red with my statement, and she bowed her head to hide her flushed face. It's so funny how she still behaves like a little girl around me. I handed her a brand-new dress. It was a red dress that fitted her perfectly, showcasing her curves. She got a little belly fat after Dahlia, and I love it. I mostly grab it because it feels so squishy. She said she hated it, but I loved it. The dress was d
Rodrigo Pov My phone rang. I pulled it out, and it was an unknown number. I looked at Fabio and then back to Hillary. I accepted the call and put it on speaker. “Rodrigo.” A male voice called; I recognised this voice.“Kay!” Hillary yelled. “Kay, if you have my baby, I swear to God that I'll kill you.” She threatened him.He only let out a throaty laugh. “Shouldn't you be watching that tone if you know that I have your baby?” “Kilian, you better count your fucking days.”“Shut up, Rodrigo; I want to talk to only Hillary. Listen, baby, we can still be together, just ditch this piece of trash, and we'll be together.”“Leave my baby out of this. She has nothing to do with this.”“I'll leave her on one condition.” “What is it?” She asked while breathing heavily. “Return to me. Once you do that, I'll let her go, but if not, I'll bring back your baby's dead body.” She gasped in disbelief. “I'll do it.” “Hillary,” I said angrily. “Just promise me that you'll give her back to me.” I s
I nodded and made my way downstairs. I knew this day would come but didn't know when. How did she even find me?Why is she even here? We severed ties a long time ago when she decided to choose a man over me. Not just any man, my tormenter, the man who brought great misery and pain to my life.The man who scarred me so badly that I still haven't gotten over it. She betrayed me for him, and now she's here, and for what?I reached the hall, and my heart leapt when I saw the state she was in. She did a horrible thing to me, but that doesn't mean I've forgotten that she's my sister, I grew up with her, she's my blood, and I can't change that.She looks so lean and malnourished that she has dark circles under her eyes. She has scars all over her hands and feet. She also cut her long hair into a bob.Her eyes travelled to mine and immediately started tearing. “Hillary, oh my God, I'm so glad I found you.” She said as she hurried to my side. Just before she could touch me, I moved backwards,
Hillary povDahlia kept on giggling as I swung her toys around her. The toys made a jiggling noise, and it made her laugh as she kicked her hands and her feet in the air. I'm happy to have her. She has healed a part of me that refused to heal. She made me forget that I had an ugly past. All I want to do is to protect her and to love her unconditionally. Rodrigo loves her so much. I thought he would've been angry or would've pushed me away for lying to him, but he wasn't.He tries his best to help me with Hillary, but he sucks at it. He's also very afraid to hold her, but whenever he does, he doesn't want to let her go.Where is he, though? He left in the morning, and it's almost 8 pm; why isn't he back yet? Did something happen at home? Or is he in a meeting?My thoughts were distorted when I heard his car come in. Dahlia was even falling asleep, the nerve of this girl. She sleeps anytime she wants and wakes up any time, crying like we're abusing her.Her bed is small, and beside ou
Rodrigo Pov Hillary suddenly broke the kiss and stared into the thin air.“Is everything alright?” I asked with a puzzled expression. “Dahlia is crying.” She said while shoving me off her. I looked at her with disbelief as she scooted off the bed. I scoffed and sat up. A smile crept to my lips, and I got dressed. “Guess I'm not getting laid tonight. Sleep down hard-on.” I looked at my growing erection and went on to dress up. Having Hillary by my side felt surreal. Was it a dream or my imagination? Even if it is, I pray I never wake up. Her presence filled me with some type of energy I thought I never needed. She did bring colour to my black and white life, something I thought wasn't possible. Before I met her, I thought I'd never use the statement ‘I love you’ but here I am, always wanting to express my love to her in a million ways.She has now increased my joy by bearing my child, something I never dreamt of in the past. I despised children, I didn't want to have any because
Rodrigo Pov “You… you're alive.” Hillary said with tears brimming in her eyes. She brought her hand closer to my face and I leaned into it.“Yes, I'm alive.” I said with a smile on my face. She held my hand and caressed it softly. “Were you hurt? Is everything alright with you?” She asked with concern all over her face.She looked a bit scared, like I'd disappear if she blinked. She kept on observing me. “Yes I'm fine, just a few scrapes, but I'll be fine.” She wrapped her hands around my neck and engulfed me in a warm hug. I froze for a split second, I was shocked that she just hugged me. Mainly because the last time I remember she hated me and pushed me away.I wrapped my hands around her, deepening the hug. I missed it, and I needed it so bad. I buried my face in the nook of her neck, inhaling her sweet aroma that I missed so much.Being like this wasn't even enough for me, I wanted her closer, I needed her, I wanted her and I miss her. My life felt empty and useless when I lost
*FLASHBACK* Hillary opened her eyes slowly and saw him. “Ro…Rodrigo?” “I love you, Hillary.” He smiled at her and grabbed the bomb, running away. The smile almost looked like a goodbye smile. Hillary realised what he was doing. “RODRIGO NOOO, DON'T.” Rodrigo ran as fast as he could, throwing the bomb far away, but he was close to it. The impact of the bomb exploding was so intense that it knocked him off the building, landing him elsewhere and badly injured. Fabio got to where he lay and swiftly carried him, ordering his men to attend to the now unconscious Hillary. He drove him to one of his secret apartments where he was being taken care of. Rodrigo had been unconscious for a long time, but the doctor assured him that he'd wake up. Fabio knew what he had to do. If Louis or any of their enemies found out that he's hurt, they're going to attack the empire. He knew that it was a hard decision, and it was going to leave a lot of people heartbroken, especially Hillary, but he
The room where she was being kept inside was neat and presentable. Hillary's body felt a bit weak because of the childbirth. Maids would enter her room once in a while to bring her a tray of food.All this felt like a bad dream, and somewhere in her heart, she was praying she'd wake up from this terrible dream. The maids brought her baby accessories for Dahlia. What would happen if Louis arrived before Fabio? What does he even intend to do with her? These questions flooded her mind as she sat on the bed.That day, she didn't get a wink of sleep the whole night. She kept on thinking about what would happen later. Would she really have to marry him to keep Dahlia alive? Is this where she'll end up?Her mind was clouded with all these thoughts as the morning came. She sat beside Dahlia, who was awake but didn't cry. She just looked at her mother. “Don't worry, my love, I won't let you go through anything I went through, I'll protect you until my last breath.” She said softly as she sta
“Just take the empire, take everything. We don't need to shed more blood.” Diaz spoke with a mild voice. He didn't want any more war. He was tired.Louis walked around with his hands behind his back. Fabio looked at him very carefully, his eyes not leaving him one bit. He was observing every little movement he made.“Okay, old man. I won't kill the little demon, but…” Diaz looked at him with hope in his eyes, hoping that he would just stop all this nonsense. “I'll just take the mother as compensation, yeah? Yeah? No bloodshed, everyone will be fine.” Fabio's eyes twitched at his statement, clearly annoyed at what he just suggested. “You are out of your mind, Hillary isn't part of the property. She will not be passed on to you. You are crazy.” “Silence! Then maybe I should just kill her and her wretched child. Will that be okay, huh? Will it?” Louis walked closer to Fabio. He grabbed his face roughly and forced him to look into his eyes. “You have such a sharp tongue, I hate it. Ma