I always thought that I can do everything that my father Luscio Costello told me. And when I say everything, that means crossing every boundary, every lines. But then, I was wrong. Sain Czar Ildefonso, the son of the man who killed my entire family and ruined my life. He is the person I need to kill, his blood is what my father wants but I can't kill him. For the second time, I failed my father. Czar Ildefonso is just a few steps away from me. If I attempt to threaten his life, there is a possibility that I end up succeeding although I haven't test his strength and fighting skill. But I know his not just an average because he wouldn't be Czar Ildefonso if he is. He is the next Capo of Ilde Famiglia, he is more than capable of fighting me back. I took a deep breath and bit the inside of my mouth before speaking. "I didn't killed Cassinno although I already had a chance. Consider that as payment because he save my life once, were now even" I started. "And I think you should return t
"Ah, so she's that girl"I couldn't help to frown because I don't understand what does he mean by it. I lift my gaze to look at Jaxer but he's looking at Teofilo with his stoic face as if he could understand what does this old man trying to say."I never thought Luscio could raise her well" Teofilo added that made me shift back my gaze at him.Jaxer's grip on my arm tighten but with a full control not to hurt me. I attempt to utter a word but Jaxer cut me off by pulling me behind him."Don't mess up with her, you know how much Dad treasure his daughter" I gulp. It was like a instinctive response when I heard the dangerous tone of Jaxer that indicates warning to Teofilo. I don't know what is happening but one thing is for sure, my brother is not pleased with what Teofilo said. It feels as if he knew something, they both knew something that I didn't.The creased on my forehead deepen when I heard a laugh from Teofilo and then he tap Jaxer's shoulder. "Easy young man, I'm not doing any
"What's with that question?" I stare at him not wanting to missed even his micro-reaction. But he looks indifferent right now. I couldn't see the man I adore. It feels as if this is the first time I saw him, the way he look at me with those cold emotionless eyes is a bit odd and at the same time confusing. He was not the brother that I knew. He was not that man who accepted me fifteen years ago. I am seeing someone else as if I press a wrong button. Does my question means a lot to them?I shake my head and force a smile. "Nothing. Where is Dad by the way?" I ask to change the topic.He tilt a head, carefully eyeing before he reply."In his office. You better get ready what to say because he's aware that you failed to do it again" he warn leaving me questioning his indifference. Was it started because of Teofilo or maybe it was because of my question?I shrug off that thoughts and just went straight to my father's office. Standing in front of the door, I couldn't decide if I should
"W-What do you mean by that?" I stuttered, couldn't seem to understand what does he mean.That fucking man killed my entire family how am I not allowed to kill him? A lot of people die in my hands, they are not innocent but I do not have any business with them aside from the fact that I was order to assassinate them. There's no way that man can escape his death when he has a debt to pay from me. "I cannot tell you his name. You're my daughter, and you're not allowed to kill him" he answer that made me look at him in disbelief.I scoff and frustratingly pulled my hair shutting my eyes close before shifting back my gaze at him."Really? You're telling that to me after he fucking killed my family?!" My voice sound taunting but I don't care. I already lost the last string of my trust towards him including the respect. I felt betrayed, I look like a fool calling him my father not knowing that he is the accomplice of the man who killed my family. I felt so messed up right now, and I don'
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
"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
"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
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