Sain open the door beside him and the smell of gun powder that mixed on the air is the one greeted us aside from the chaotic sound of screaming and gunshots. The empty silent road suddenly become a battle field which I didn't expect since I was so happy a while ago because of the dinner date. My heart is beating fast while Sain is holding my hands tightly as if he's saying that he will not let go of me no matter what happen. I didn't see any panic in his eyes, he looks calmer than I expected. But I could see the darkness lurking on the corner of his eyes and the menacing aura clings on him. There is one thing I am sure about right now. The man who's holding my hand right now is not the gentle, caring, and considerate husband that I knew. He is the ruthless and merciless Sain Czar that I need to kill. He pulled me, urging that I should follow him. But then someone scream loudly and despite the explosion and gunshots, I heard what that man shout clearly. "It's the Costello! The Co
Everything slowdown when I felt an excruciating pain on my back while meeting Enzo's eyes. His gun is pointing to someone behind me. I am expecting to fall down on my knees but I immediately felt Sain's strong arms wrap around my waist supporting my weight. My throat went dry and I suddenly having hard time to breath and utter a word. I was about to smile at Enzo to assure him that I am fine but then the gun his holding slip into his hand and slowly he fell down on the cemented ground. My eyes widened in horror when I saw Sixto holding a gun as well standing behind Enzo. My gaze immediately turn to Enzo on the ground and my heart clench in so much pain seeing the blood on the cemented ground. "N-No..." My voice crack and tears start streaming down to my face as if on cue I remember our conversation when he pledge his loyalty to me once again. 'Did you confirm what happen?' 'I'm not sure if Dad is telling me the truth' 'What made you doubt the Capo? You know how much he cares fo
Wearing a black long dress I place the white rose carefully on the back door of Castania's mansion the specific place where Enzo always wait for me whenever I sneak out. I am grieving right now because of his death. I lost a friend, someone who never left me since I become a Costello. I finally recover now, although I am not strong enough to do strenuous activities Sain give me permission to stay here in the Castania's mansion. I can't face him right now. I can't seem to pretend that everything is alright after what his brother did to Enzo. Just like what Apollo said, I saw it. I saw how Sixto shot Enzo while he is trying to save me. His eyes was merciless, there is no hint of emotion on his face when he pulled the trigger. Even when Enzo fell into the cemented ground gasping for air, Sixto remain cold. He was not bothered at all and I hate him because of that. What he did mirrors what his father did. Cesar has the same expression when he killed Cladia in front of me. Sixto was the
"Will you make it within five days?" He ask wanting to make sure that I can do it. I was given six months for this mission and now I am proposing that I could do it in just a span of five days. For sure he is a bit doubting but at the same time he is not oblivious about the things that I can do. "You never question my capabilities, Dad. You know what can I do more than anyone in the organization" I reply. For how many months staying in the Ildefonso's Residence, I learn a lot of things. I observe silently and figure out things casually. I get along with Nicolai and I manage to gain his trust slowly. When he told me about Sain's past that's the moment I confirm that he already trust me. I did the same thing to Pierro. Because of his guilt towards me he reach me out and I didn't put too much effort in it. I was right when I play along with him and acted as if I was offended. It was indeed right that I pretend as if I am some kind of pitiful woman that's why he started to change his
I look at Nicolai with my serious face. He mirrors my expression and I couldn't read what's inside his head right now. He was like interrogating me with those suspicious stare of him. I wasn't aware that he saw that, good thing he didn't heard anything because if he does I am doomed. But the question is, did he really not hear anything or maybe he's just trying to corner me? I haven't started yet but things started to get difficult for me now. The Castania Couple must leave the country as soon as possible. Nicolai is a smart guy, even if he is friendly to me and we already get along well, one wrong move everything will be back to square one. Worst scenario might happen. "He's proposing a deal" I reply in a calm voice doesn't want him to saw that I am a bit taken aback with this sudden confrontation. The car stop and look at me while frowning as if he couldn't believe what I said but at the same time curious what kind of deal Pollux Costello propose. I mentally smirk. Of course
We arrive at the Ildefonso's Residence just on time. I presume that Sain is still not around because if he does, then it is not Nicolai who pick me to the Castania's mansion. Although it is difficult to read what's on his mind, somehow in some situation I already know what he is planning to do. Sain is difficult to predict but when the situation always happen and he knows that he has the upper hand, he will surely use the same method. He knows very well that he has the upper hand in our relationship. He is the husband that I need to follow because I agree to be the wife who will comply with everything that pleased him. The contract is deceitful and despite knowing that everything in favors to him, I just let it slide because killing him will only happen if I become his wife. My father was right ever since at the beginning even up until now that I messed up everything. If I just listen to him and didn't let those unnecessary emotion bother me then maybe I am not in this kind of situ
The forbidden west wing is no longer forbidden because I already take charge to the security system of the place. In every step that I take, I could feel the fast palpitation of my heart together with the smile of victory plastered on my lips. I am not nervous, the increase rate of my heart was because of the excitement I am feeling right now. The thrill of getting caught and finding something against my enemy. They are like two opposite pools that made me feel alive. "Walk fast Hera, someone take the stair" Pollux announce. I didn't look back and just walk faster making sure that I didn't make any sound. I am controlling the noise of my footsteps because I am wearing a freaking white heels. "What the hell are you wearing?" He suddenly blurt out that made me frown and my eyes sharpen. "It's a dress, what do you think it could be?" I sarcastically remark because of annoyance. Why is he suddenly asking that? Isn't it obvious what I am wearing right now? And for Pete's sake, I am r
"Mia Signora!" I stop walking when I heard Eredia calling me from behind. I mentally sigh controlling the annoyance because of her sudden interruption with my attempt to go upstair and rest my aching back on my room. I took a deep breath and turn around flashing my innocent smile to the innocent young lady in front of me. It's been a week since the last time I saw her. Well, nothing actually change. I just realize that she is still too young to die. I mean, I am now planning my betrayal to Sain Czar Ildefonso, my so called husband. Eredia could die if she keeps on following me around or once she finds out something about me. I cannot choose her life over the plan I have been waiting for fifteen years. I hope she keeps her distance to me just like the first time I came here. If she become more comfortable, there is a tendency that she will ends up discovering my secret. "Nice seeing you again Erie" I greeted her softly with a sweet smile. "What do you want by the way?" I query. I
"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