Chapter 26(Sleep beside me.)Lena’s Point Of View.“Lena.” He called sternly, his voice was back to being stern and harsh.I must have overstepped my boundaries. What in the name of God is wrong with you Lena, why do you act like a crazy person, what was I going to do now?I rushed my words “It was a joke Dante, can you not take a joke?” I gave a hysterical laughter as I lied through my teeth. It wasn’t a joke, I was scared for my life and waited for someone to just watch me sleep, the way my mom would do when I needed it.“You must be tired Lena, go to bed.” He took the tray up and placed it by my bedside table.“You can make a request tomorrow. Think about it properly.” Stated and I nodded, I watched him walk out of the room in his swift and elegant steps and as soon as he walked out of the room, Irene walked in, she took the tray up and bid me good night before proceeding out of my room.That was scary Lena, what were you thinking?“Way to go Lena.” I sighed, I am such a fool, I ke
A chaotic learning day)Lena’s Point Of ViewI was better and had a few days to get everything about the meeting into my head.“You own the meeting, without you the meeting will not go on, you decide what will happen and you are the boss. You are the boss Lena and you should understand that.” Dante was at my back explaining and telling how things would go, I sat on a chair and he was at my back coaxing me with words.“You will have to do this.”“I will have to do this.”Today was one of the most chaotic learning day I had experience because it was from one teaching to another and I was already getting tired and bored.“Can I have a glass of juice, I am thirsty.” I swallowed hard and felt the dryness of my throat crave for something sweet.“Sure.” Dante left my back and I felt the tension die down the moment he was away from my back. How could one man be so huge and still have such a domineering aura. At this point I was beginning to have myself wonder how he was with his wife, was he
(A day to the meeting)Lena's Point Of ViewIt's another day getting ready for the meeting. Never before had I thought that I'd feel so much pressure. The lessons, cloth fitting and the day in general just went terribly. I had no idea what was wrong with me.I was sitting in the discussion room alone. I had just finished my Italian class and I was sluking. My Italian had gotten really good but today it was just a mess. Even Dante knew that something was wrong and he scolded me much less than he normally would. He had left to attend to some urgent business and I was left alone thinking.My face was sad and my eyes were distant. My mind was busy and full of worry. When I said that I would help Dante get his wealth back, I felt ready to do anything. Anything as long as it would help my father but now, for some reason, I felt this deep sinking feeling. I felt like I couldn't do it. I felt scared and incapable. I had seen pictures of Dante's wife, Gwen, and she looked amazing. I now felt th
(You’ll be fine)Lena's Point Of ViewHe looked at me for a while and was silent. I didn't know what he was going to say next. I felt even worse for saying what I said and lowered my head down again. He tilted my face up and used his thumb to wipe my tears."Lena,"He took a deep breath and looked away from me for a second and looked back at me."I understand how you feel. The pressure is overwhelming and you have every right to feel nervous or scared. But I believe in you. You have come so far, too far for you to give up already. I know that you can do it and you won't have to do it alone. I will be with you every step of the way to encouraege you and give you a gentle nudge if you forget antything. I just need you to be strong as you have always been. Hold your head up high and do the best you can. I have complete faith in you."I felt my heart swell. I had never heard him sound so encouraging. I wanted to wrap my arms around him and pull him into a hug but the 'No Touch' rule was st
The council meeting 1)Lena’s Point Of View“Good morning Mrs Roma, rise and shine.” Irene's voice squeaked as she tried to get me awake for the day, I stirred on the bed, shut my eyes even tighter and yawned.“Mrs Roma, Mr Roma has asked me to get you ready for the day.” I quietly sat on the bed thinking of my life and then it dawned on me that this was the day, I stretched myself on the bed, anxiety and fear gripping me. Today was the day and I hope that I don’t flop on this. I sighed, I won’t flop on this, I am Helena Brooks, my father’s daughter and now I am Mrs Helena Roma and I am doing this for my husband.“Your bath is ready, once you are done, I will call the makeup artist, she is in the waiting room waiting for you.”“Okay. I’ll call you if I need you Irene.” As I said this she nodded and walked out and I was left in my big room to talk myself into doing this.My feet were cold and I was trying to fight my anxiety and control it. I climbed out of bed and walked into the bath
Lena's Point Of View(Council Meeting 2)"Let's go babe." I uttered again and watched him stagger and walk to me."Stop drooling babe." I laughed, I had watched enough clips of how Gwen used to speak and I was sure I was speaking just like her."We do not have mucht time babe, Manuel would call any minute from now and it would not be good." I walked towards him."Irene." I called and in a few second she was rushing towards us."Take my baby's things to the car." Gwen would speak this way to Dante, she was always calling him her baby and making him feel babied and since I was Gwen for today it was only normal that I'd do this."Gwen?" He rushed to me and held me on my waist."My Gwen?" It was like he had forgotten that I was Lena and not Gwen, I had done this and it got him."Gwen." He called again, and I swear that I had seen something that I had never seen in his eyes before, there was this glow on his face and it was like nothing that I had ever seen"Dante?" I called and he paused ,
Lena’s Point Of View(Broken Rules)Dante held me strong, he had never held me in that way before, his grip around my waist was firm, it felt like authority, it felt like he owned me and it was soothing. I loved the way he held me.“You can do this.” He pulled away from me but he held into my hand, I wished that this moment would not fade away so soon and that even after this meeting Dante would still be nice to me.“We have a few broken rules Lena. I have broken a lot of rules for you Lena. I am not supposed to hold you this way but I know that you need it.” His voice was thick but low, it sent shivers down my spine, my entire system broke into pieces with just his eyes pairing me. Why was my body reacting this way? Why was I feeling this way when he was this close to me.“Just this once, hold me this close so I can feel you with me.” I found myself whispering to him. His huge arm wrapped my waist while the other one dug into my hair.A knock came on the door and we pulled away from
Lena’s Point Of View*Warning, a few dialogues are written in Italian but they are also translated into English. I am not an Italian and my Italian may not be so good since I used my little knowledge and a translator but Enjoy.*I began with explaining and telling them how all the companies of the Empire were beginning to fall all because of a careless person in charge.The fact that Fariz Verona, Gwen’s father had left this company and does care about it was just unfair. He never worked for it so he would never know what the company was facing or how it would hurt to see the company crumble.“Vino Veritas, Dolce Vita Cioccolato. Squadra di corse del Modena, tutte le compagnie sotto questo impero stanno cadendo”. Il consiglio di amministrazione di ogni azienda ha tutti bisogno di un nuovo leader, abbiamo bisogno di un nuovo capo. Sono stato via per soli due mesi e Vino Veritas non è stato in grado di arrivare tra le prime 20 aziende vinicole il mese scorso nelle vendite di mercato. Gl
EpilogueIt's been five years since I had gotten my life entangled with that of Dante, and now I am his wife and the mother of his children. The lady that had spilled coffee on him is the lady he is married to and is the lady that is his world, the mother of his children and his happy pills.I am happy to have found a man like him, because I know that even in the roughest times I would have someone that has my back.“Earth to Lena.” Gwen snapped me out of the thoughts and I looked at her a bit confused and embarrassed.“What are you thinking of again, Lena?” she asked me and I smiled. I wasn't thinking of anything that would make me anxious or cry, I was thinking about how good things have been, I was thinking of my family and I was happy.“Nothing Gwen, I just remember old times. I remember when I just had Lilly and look at my baby now, she is 3." As I said this, Lilly giggled and she lifted her hands up signaling that she wanted me to her up.I picked her up and hugged her so t
LENA’S POV“I have told you for the umpteenth time to stop moving around, you are going to spill your head all over the place and take my work back. We wouldn’t want that now, would we?” Gwen rambled while moving around the room, sliding between tables and chairs to get to whatever it was she was meaning to pick.“Sorry,” I mumbled, trying hard not to giggle at her frustration. I find it amusing, to say the least.“Yeah right” She rolled her eyes, finally returning to where she stood at my back. “As if that is going to fix the hair” She brushed back the string of hair that fell out of place and tucked it back to where it belonged before toasting and then combing aside.She went back to her previous task of trying to get my zipper up and getting me all set in the white, floor-sweeping gown she urged me to pick. She was putting in her all to make sure I looked perfect from every angle even going as far as wiping a bit of sweat resting on my forehead. “Okay, okay now take a few steps let
LENA’S POVDinner was a success.It has not been long since I found out everything about my life and all, but I felt this surging, out-of-the-world love for Gwen. I would do everything for her without a second thought. Blood is indeed thicker than water.They left a few hours after dinner, not because they wanted to but because it was getting late and Gwen needed to rest for tomorrow. The duo are really in love with each other. It was really beautiful watching them bicker and giggle while they made their way to their car.Seeing her happy stirs this overwhelming feeling of happiness within me and it’s all strange cause this was not something I was used to feeling. Having a sibling is a beautiful feeling and I would love to feel it over and over again.After they left, all we did was clear out the table and set the dishes in the dishwasher before heading straight to bed. We too, will need to rest as tomorrow is sure as heck going to come with a lot of energy-draining moments, and just
GWEN’S POVThe universe can be cruel sometimes, sometimes a bit unfair and sometimes offering you what you fully deserve. I personally think the most important factor here is time. I am the kind of person who loves to organize every single moment of her life and then follow that plan right till the very end. I hate being taken by surprise. I want to be in perfect control of the path my life goes at all time.But I guess I learnt the hard way that life is unpredictable. One moment you are having a smooth ride, living the perfect life there is, and then the next, life send you down a path you have no idea how to walk on. With that a few twists and turns in your life, Viola! You have moved from the list of people who have their life figured out to someone helpless.What mattered the most at the end is how you react to that change. Some people will just give in and accept their fate and maybe pickup from scratch again but I sure as heck wasn’t some people or any other person at that. I a
Lena’s POV“Gwen is this really you?” Dante’s voice was really low and I knew that it was because of the way he felt about losing her. Everyday seeing my face was a constant reminder that he had caused her death but now she stands in front of him alive and well.Dante turned around, he had tears in his eyes, as much as he was a strong guy, I could see the tears in his eyes.He tried to hide it, so no one could see the tears. He was very emotional after a long while he was seeing his best friend. He’d only felt like he had cause majorly all the pain in her life.“Come here.” She pulled him into a hug and Dante wrapped his hand around her. “I’m sorry Gwen, I so sorry. I was a bad friend, I didn’t treat you the way you expected.” Dante tried to explain himself but Gwen wanted no explanation.“It’s okay Dante, let by gone be by gone, you should have a very happy life, I’ll do same. Your happy with her and I’m happy with him.” She narrated.It was all full of hug and kisses from each membe
Lena’s POVThe moment the other men tried to shoot, Zane stormed in with heavy fires inside the house and shut them it was now the entire family and Adonis.Dad was so disappointed, but first he was sad. I saw the look on his face, his only daughter was dead and he was about to hand his properties to some imposter.I watched Adonis struggle to get up and the moment Dante saw this, he took his gun and shot him on his other leg and immediately he fell to the ground.Dante rushed him and began to throw punches at his face, you dare touch my wife. How dare you.He kept punching until Adonis was cover in blood it was a terrifying sight to behold and it the moment he was satisfied he turned to me and pulled me into a hug.I was so scared, my legs were shaking of fear and I wanted to be out of here immediately. I wanted to be away from all this mess. I was still holding Dante in a hug when I felt someone pull me, the moment I turned to the person who pulled me, a slap raised at my face.“Ca
Lena’s POVI was scared to death, Dante had made me hide under the table, it seemed like I didn’t know this man in front of me, my husband had a gun in his hand and he was shooting like he was some kind of boss. at the man who had invaded Dad’s house, they were all in a mask and had proven to be stubborn but Dante was not going to let them get away. He was shooting at them, dodging bullets like he was in some kind of blockbuster.Maybe my husband was a mafia boss because thinking of it, how the hell did he have so much contact and influence.I was suddenly pulled from my hiding spot, the hand pulling me was very strong and the scent of the person was very familiar.“Drop all weapons or i blow her up.” I tried to turn to see the person but I felt a sharp pain on my head, the person had hit me on my head.“Let her go.” Dad yelled from behind me and I tried to make him let me go but he tightened his grip on my neck and I gasped for air. “Dante.” I called as tears filled my eyes, I felt t
Dante’s POVI was meant to focus on the work I had to finish that morning but there’s always something about Lena that distracts me. I watched her carefully as she wore her earrings, then her necklace. She was in a smart jumpsuit that highlighted her figure. The warm nude suit made her skin color shine as bright as the sun. It seemed that all the stress we’ve been going s to through has already been wearing off her. She seemed to be in a good mood that morning, as she was humming to a particular song as she got ready. It felt like it would be a good day, I felt quite the opposite way. It seemed like something bad was going to happen, and no, it wasn’t the weather. The sky was bright and the sun smiled gently as well. I don’t know if it’s because I always know how it ends. I would always feel happy and accomplished, but then something would happen and ruin it all. I was used to it. All of a sudden, Lena gave me a cold glare. “Do you want us to be late, Dante?” “I-“ “I don’t want to
Lena's POVAfter the little conversational section with Zane and Dante the questions in my heart...the unanswered questions finally had their answers.The questions throbbing in my head,the questions I wasn't sure I was going to be able to bring myself to ask him was finally answered indirectly even if the two men who answered it didn't even know of the questions.I'm just glad I finally understand things properly and I have no one to blame.I was no longer troubled or filled with deep pain considering the hurt that Dante must have gone through all the while he tried to hide it. I'm just glad that finally I know what he has been hiding all this while. what has made him put on a strong facade even when he was vulnerable inside.No one knew about it.And literally no one caredMaybe that's why he wanted me to act like his ex-wife because maybe she was only one who showed him love because she was his best friend.People try to act all strong and fierce but forget that sometimes you need