Looking at the green wide field inside the Ildefonso's Residence. This is my favorite spot that's why I love this room. The wind blows and I shiver a bit because I am not wearing a jacket. I took a deep breath, I don't know where is Sain right now. It's been almost haft an hour since I saw him walk away, I thought he will head straight to our room so I went back here fast but then even until now, he is still not here. I close my eyes recalling the pain that lace in his voice. I think even people like Sain Czar could still feel pain. Perhaps it was indeed true that people is a collection of broken glasses. None of us are truly whole even if you are good or evil. Even if it feels as if you own everything and you are in control of everything. Despite the power, wealth, and authority. When we were young, we are free from all those pains. We are free from suffering. We are oblivious about the cruelty of life but as we grow older that's the time fear starts to get clear in our eyes. That'
I fisted my hand. Pierro was wrong because I don't only have a strong mind, I am also strong physically. I can fight like a man. I maybe small for them but I know how to protect myself. I am the Hera of Sintti Crime Organization, someone like Toshiro can't put me down. If he was not Kimura, I don't think he is still breathing today because I will really kill all of them. I hope he learn his lesson. I hope he will not try to challenge me again. He can't win against me. "I didn't know you killed someone from Accardo Triad..." Apollo whisper still couldn't believe what I did.Is that surprising? Why? Is he expecting me to be kind with someone who points a gun on my head? He knows me very well. I am not considerate. I don't spare anyone especially those who provoke me. He should know because it was our father who taught me not to be merciless. I was never been since I become Herravie Costello. I just mirror them, its shouldn't be surprising anymore."The council didn't say anything abo
"What are you doing here?" The familiar voice of Zacharias ask from behind. He doesn't sound friendly at all which made me grip the armrest of the wheelchair. I look at the direction that Eredia take and I couldn't help to frown. The last thing I wanted to happen right now is meeting Zacharias Eron. First of all, I don't want him to ask me again regarding Celeste Cortezi as if he knew that I have something to do with her. Secondly, I don't like how I feel towards this guy. Although I know his dangerous because of his desperation to find Celeste, I couldn't get mad at him. There is something in him that feels familiar but at the same time strange and I don't have time for it, obviously. And lastly, he is the one who assigned to investigate the Castania's mansion together with Vincer. For sure, it was him who found the gun. I'm worried that he might find something in my room that will lead to suspicion. "I came here to relax," I replied not looking at him. I heard him sigh and my
My past will never stop haunting me. The nights when I don't see that dream is such a big blessing for me. It's like a deep sigh of relief, a feeling of desperation and victory that I was able to survive that night not recalling about that tragic death. But then, since I marry Sain Czar my past is not only present at night. It's clear in the daylight and it's getting clearer even more at midnight. Just like now... I mask the confusion in my eyes with the look of disbelief. Even I am taken aback with this redundant question, I must get a hold of myself and control my emotion instead of letting it control me. I didn't come here to ruined my plan. I will not let him put a hole to my disguise either. "What does it mean?" I pause and tilt my head. "What made you think I know that woman? In what way I am supposed to know her?" I return the question to him. I don't know what made him ask that to me. I also don't know what is his motive. I don't believe the emotion plastered on his eyes r
"I trust you" I could feel the fast palpitation of my heart as I look at Sain Czar directly in his eyes. His handsome face doesn't have so much expression but his eyes is the opposite. They are like two deep pools. There are so many emotion in it that I couldn't name. He was like uncertain if he should let his guards down and let me saw the vulnerable side of him. His hand on my waist tighten. I look at him intently doesn't want to look away. Sain Czar is a man who doesn't need to say so much things for me to understand that there is something wrong happening. Every time I saw a different side of him, that's the time when he is not okay. That's the time when he is ready to open himself for me. "Do not imprisoned your thoughts, Sain. Let me be your safe" I reach his face and smile gently. "No matter what is the reason why I become your wife, still I am your wife. I am with you" I know how does it feels like to imprisoned your thoughts. You will drowned with it and the worst feeling
"Ferro family is part of the Ilde Famiglia because they are one of the member of Cosa Vescaria. It was a small organization that decided to joined Ilde Famiglia. At first everything was doing good, Ferro is a family of assassins. They are a known assassins in the Ilde Famiglia, they were skillful, they were merciless. They never failed a mission even just once that's why Ildefonso trusted them so much but then they betrayed Ildefonso" My eyes widened with what he said. Is that even possible? I mean, I never heard that kind of story in the Sintti Organization. I am not oblivious about the identity of the Cosa Vescaria. I am also aware that it was founded by three families. I think, Ferro was one of the founder of it. But then why did they betrayed Ildefonso? They joined Ilde Famiglia and then betrayed it afterwards. What's the purpose of that? "Why? Was the trust is not enough?" I question. One of the common reason why some members of an organization ends up betraying their own or
"And there is no Costello woman, Signora. It's impossible that there is a Costello woman" Pierro said firmly, sound so sure with the knowledge he knew. My lips form into a thin line as I tighten my grip on the glass of orange juice. No one outside our walls is aware that Costello woman exist. The people aware about that fact are those on the higher position, that includes the Serino, the Stefano, the Adhicer, the Rimar, the Romano, and the council. If Cassinno didn't saw me that day for sure he will never conclude that the owner of the gun is a woman. A woman from Costello. I need to be extra careful from now on. There is a hint of confusion and suspicion in the tone of Pierro's voice. I am not sure if that if for me or not?"Signora?" Nicolai called me. I look at him and slightly frown seeing his intent gaze. "Are you alright?" He inquire. He sound a bit with worried because of my sudden silent. I feel how Pierro gaze at me carefully as if he is intricately observing my emotion
The wind is blowing my hair as I walk behind Pierro who's leading the way. I scanned my eyes around secretly giving glances to those CCTV camera installed in the street. Every steps is monitored in this place, it is indeed difficult to just roamed around because for sure there are a lot of people watching your every move behind those cameras. Good things Pierro is with me because some men in black is already doing their routine inspection and they couldn't help to glance on us. They even greeted me and Pierro which I consider a good thing. There will be no suspicion since I am with Pierro. They know Pierro's place in the hierarchy of Ilde Famiglia. He is the great consigliere of the future Capo which is the ruthless and merciless Sain Czar Ildefonso Everyone in this place are aware how much Sain trusted Pierro. Although I am Sain's wife, still, I couldn't guarantee that they trust me as well knowing that Ilde Famiglia doesn't fully recognize me as the future Signora of their organiza
"Where is Sain? Please let me see him" I pleaded as I look at the stern expression of Sixto who's standing at the door not wanting me go inside the room."Celeste enough, you haven't fully recover yet. Let's go back to your room" Zachary said who's standing beside me while holding my arm, giving me support.It's been almost three weeks since what happen. Everything are still fresh in my memory, how I escape the Ildefonso's Residence, how Antonio help me, how I killed Teofilo, how Jaxer try to kill me and how Sain was getting shot by Apollo. It's been almost three weeks and yet I haven't saw Sain even just once. They won't let me, Sixto is always stopping me as well as Zachary who disappointingly siding at Sixto. They doesn't want me to see Sain, they are even updating me about his condition. I am dying with so much anxiousness, I am worried sick how he is doing. "Just a glance. I just have to know how he is" I insist not wanting to go back.I know it was my fault but I never wanted
The car halted in a familiar place. I took a deep breath and rolled down the car window scanning my eyes around the place. It's been a while since the last time I visit here and nothing change despite how my heart change. "Are you sure that you're doing this?" Antonio break the silence that made me look at him."What do you mean by that?" I ask in return."If Enzo is the one sitting here, for sure he will ask the same Hera. This is your enemy's place, you cannot do the first move. You just have to defend" he explain.I mentally shake my head, he almost sound like Enzo. I didn't know that he's coming to me. His loyalty is only for Enzo and I didn't know he will give it to me since he was under Sintti's training. "Have I mention to you that I have a brother? A real one and I just recently find out about him" I said."And what does it has to do with this?""He will save me together with my husband. You know how powerful my husband right? So nothing will happen to me," I confidently sai
"Hera..."I stilled on my spot when I heard the familiar voice of Apollo on the other line. Unconsciously, I turn my head to look at the direction of Sain and his brothers who's occupying the living room while discussing something that I didn't know.The trio doesn't seem to notice that I am no longer on my spot because their attentions are all on the table while Sixto is talking things that I cannot understand and follow. Perhaps it was about his organization and not Ilde Famiglia. "Please Hera, spare me a minute to talk with you" I blink my eyes and took a deep breath before living the trio. I went out and head straight to the gazebo doesn't want anyone to hear me talking to someone from Costello. "What do you want Apollo?" I ask, controlling the tone of my voice.Knowing that Teofilo Romani is the person who killed my parents, there is a sudden anger rooted inside me towards my brother. They all knew and yet they didn't say anything. They all make me look like a fool. They are a
The wind is blowing softly and it gives me a shivering sensation every time it touches my bare skin. I lifted my gaze and breath calmly. I am here in the gazebo hugging myself because of the morning breeze. I did stay but I couldn't find myself to sleep after what I find out. And now that the morning came, I still don't know what to do. I don't know where to start because I couldn't believe that I was been fooled for fifteen years and I am oblivious about it.I took a deep breath and gaze down shutting my eyes close. I am not sure if making a deal with Sain Czar is the smartest thing to do, but then I already did it. I already gave him my word in exchange of a very important information. I am not interested how did he finds out, my whole focus is on Sintti Organization and Mafia Romano. Both of them made fun of me, they made me believe a made up stories and I was such an idiot. I couldn't believe that I work for the man who killed my parents. I already meet him but I didn't recogni
"That's enough!" Sixto's voice filled the whole room, breaking the dark inclement mood that is about to explode. "Celeste is no longer the child we've been searching. She become the woman we never expected, she will not be pleased once she hears this" Zacharias agree. Well, he's right. Everything that is happening right now is not pleasing and here they are fighting as if I can't make decision on my own. Maybe my driven force to live is the vengeance inside my heart, but I stop living as Celeste. I already forgotten how does it feels like to live in the shoes of that innocent girl. "I will discuss this with Father. This is very complicated and I hope we are all expect the consequences..." Sixto added, sounding like a mature brother. "I don't want to see you two fighting about it."That make sense because he is the oldest among them. He has the authority to make the two follow him even the hardheaded Sain Czar. I immediately close my eyes and pretend that I'm still sleeping when Za
My eyes widen."What the hell are you doing?!" I blurt out and pulled my wrist from his grasp.Sain look at me with those serious and tantalizing eyes that never failed to drown me but I keep my distance with him, flaunting the anger that plastered on my face right now. "I am telling them the truth. You're Celeste Astraea Cortezi, and they should know that fact" My lips parted as I look at him disbelief. "What the hell are you saying Czar?" Zacharias suddenly intervene that made me fisted my hand.I stare at Sain Czar sharply hoping that he will stop this nonsense. There is no point even if he informed everyone about my real identity. I was molded and live as a Costello for fifteen years. I killed people, numerous lives die in my hands. That won't change and the fact that I am Celeste Astraea Cortezi will not cover the bloody life I'm living. But Sain ignore my warning gaze instead he turn to look at Zacharias."You heard me. She's Celeste Astraea Cortezi, the woman we've been fin
"What do you really want from me?" I ask before he take his step inside.We're already here, I was not able to stop him because his persistent to bring me back to Ildefonso's Residence is hard to break. But I need to know what does he really want from me. I want to know why he's doing this. If this is part of his revenge then he should stop it because I don't like playing this kind of game. Sain Czar didn't speak nor turn around to face me but he didn't walk away either. I am patiently waiting for his response because I need it. I don't know what he's up to because as I said, Sain Czar is difficult to read. He's hard to predict. I don't know what's on his mind, I cannot conclude any idea. He is that mysterious and I don't want to fall with his mystery."You're not my husband no matter how much you insist. You don't have the right to my life" I added.I step back when he suddenly face me. Standing six feet tall looking so handsome yet dangerous, Sain took a step closer to me causing m
"I am still here,Little. I am still here where you left me and I am just waiting for you to come back"An unknown warmth covers my heart, I didn't know this kind of assurance is what I needed right now. But then, I know that I am not supposed to ask for it. That would be unfair for him and everything will be mess up even more. I fisted hand giving him a void expression despite his pleading eyes. For the first time, I saw a weak side of him. Another part of him that he will never let anyone figure out. I don't want to be his weakness, he should not be swayed just because of me."You don't know what you're saying""I do" he firmly replied. "I am your husband and it will stay that way until my last breath. I warned you didn't I? When you insist to marry me, I told you there will be no turning back. You cannot turn your back at me, I won't let you" he hissed in a controlled tone. He looks determine, more serious than before. I look straight into his eyes, and just like for the first tim
A loud explosion made me cover my ears as I hide myself in the corner, hoping that a piece of wood I am leaning right now could save me from those sharp bullets that trying to kill me. "I should have killed them all" I hissed to myself, frowning while holding my gun tightly.I am now on the run. Sintti Crime Organization is chasing me just like what Luscio Costello told me. They were aware about the tragic death of my parents, they are aware that Luscio is part of the assassination happens fifteen years ago and now that I am aware about it they are hunting me. Things that I don't understand before is now make sense. The council anger is not about me being a woman, it was because I am a Cortezi the little girl who supposed to be dead years ago. They are trying to kill me now after I obey all their rules and commands for fifteen years. My hands are stained with blood because I stand before them, kill those people who tried to ruined the organization because I thought it was my family