"An eye for an eye. A tooth for a tooth, Signora. Alcatraz will not let this pass, Ilde Famiglia will get even"I press my lips together, eyes become void with emotion as I look at the dangerous smile plastered on Nicolai's face. He's whole attention is on the wide greenfield in front of us. I could feel his anger, the intensity of his gaze is like a burning fire seeking for revenge. I guess Laurent Alcatraz really means a lot to them. Nicolai is angry, it was too evident in his eyes. Although he is smiling a while ago, I could sense his silent anger as if he's controlling himself because of me. While Pierro on the other hand, he was beyond angry. He was furious as if he's ready to kill anyone. I didn't know that Pierro is related to Laurent. I didn't know how and why because I refrain myself from asking. I also don't think that this is the right time for me to ask a lot of questions. They are mourning for their loss. I just wonder if they are aware that it is all Sintti's plan. "
"Wait for me, I'll return home soon..."I went in silent. He couldn't give me an exact answer which surprisingly bother me. I don't know why, maybe because he was able to to dodge my questions smoothly and I am drown with his voice that speaks softly. I tap my foot on the floor. The other line was filled with silence as if we're listening to each other's breath and that's enough to close the distance between us. I don't know where he is right now that I need to wait until he fix those whatever problem in their organization. Can't he fix it all here? What's the use of the west wing? He said that place was forbidden, what makes it forbidden then?"I hope you'll return before this week end" I break the silence."Why?" His voice turn husky as if he's close to sleeping, but then I heard his heavy footsteps on the other line followed by the screech sound of something which I assume a chair. "I'm not comfortable that you're not around" I replied.Although it really favors me when he's bus
I woke up early than the usual. I did my usual morning routine. The sky is gloomy so different from yesterday. Dark heavy clouds is all over the sky and indication of coming rain. It so ironic because I feel the same way, I mean, I feel gloomy inside... Wearing a corduroy long sleeve mini dress I went out of the room and walk downstairs. The hallway is empty just like the usual and the only thing I could hear is the sound of my heels that echo in every corner. I flash a smile when Eredia greeted me as well as Nicolai who looks ready. We decided to leave early so that there will be no hassle along the way. "Where is Pierro?" I query when I didn't saw even his shadow. "He was already waiting outside" he replied casually.I nod and roam my eyes around trying to search someone."How about Helena?" I ask in a low voice. "She's still sleeping in her room" I glance at Nicolai and smile before nodding my head. "Shall we go now?" "Yes, yes. Everything is ready" he immediately lead the w
"What brought you here?" Surprise is evident in Mrs. Castania's voice that you would mistakenly thought she doesn't like seeing her only daughter who pay her a visit. But is she even aware with her instinctive response? The uncomfortable feeling she has for me despite trying to act like a loving mother. I force a smile, a sweet one although I'm getting sick and my lips hurt for stretching too much. I walk closer and intentionally gave her a kiss on the cheek that caught him off guard. My eyes become void with emotion while staring Mr. Castania standing behind."Everyone is watching, they might conclude that you don't want to see me" I whisper.I felt her stiffen as if I just poke her fear. I return the smile on my face as I step back."I'll be staying here for a while until my husband finish his so called business" I explain. Nicolai and Pierro is behind me. I just hope they don't find suspicious that my very own mother doesn't seem pleased seeing me when supposedly she is happy be
It was a cold gloomy day. It's already six o'clock in the morning but the sun doesn't seem to have an interest to show the rest of the day. The rain is heavier than yesterday as if it's getting along to my mourning soul. The supposed to be bright sunny sky is filled with heavy dark clouds accompanied with thunder strike. I am now ready to go. Just like what I did the first time I sneak out in this mansion, I use the door in the kitchen and take the small path that leads to the back door. I immediately saw the black sedan car waiting for me so I immediately went inside before Enzo could step out and open the door for me."Let's go" I hurriedly whisper and fasten my seatbelt.He immediately maneuver the car without asking. I check the side mirror on my side making sure that no one is following us before I start fixing my self."Did you bring the things I ask you?" I ask Enzo while brushing my short hair.Yeah, Herravie has a short hair just below my jaw. I prefer having a short hair b
"Who are you?"My eyes widened and my pulse quicken hearing the calm yet authoritative tone of Sain Czar behind me. I gritted my teeth when I felt the sudden tension between us although I am not looking at him. I tighten my grip on the umbrella I am holding while roaming my eyes around checking the surrounding without moving on my spot.What is he doing here? I thought he's busy fixing the problem about Averrius? Why is he here in this place? Don't tell me he personally investigate the disappearance of Celeste Astraea Cortezi? But why this day? Is he aware what does this day means? "I'm asking you woman, who are you? What are you doing here?" He hissed in a low dangerous tone, hinting warning.My eyes sharpen as I look straight in front of me attentively listening to his next move. I didn't speak because he might recognize my voice. Once I turn around and see my face, although I'm wearing my shade he could still recognize me. Is he with someone? "Who are you?" He growl like a mad m
"Hera, it's time to go" I check my wrist watch when I heard Enzo's voice behind me. I am standing in the balcony looking at the green hills in front of this vacation house that I bought three years ago. This is just between the city and the country side which is suits my liking. I am not a city girl because I never experience to have a normal life, I think that's the reason why I prefer living a simple life in a place like this where nature feels so close to me.Tall trees are planted around this two storey modern house. Fences are not tall enough because the lot in front was also mine including on the both side of this house. It took ten minutes ride before you saw another house which I consider my neighbor. Funny isn't it? But I like it that way, the less people the less noise. When I don't have a mission I stay here because most of my things are here. My father doesn't know that I buy a property in this place so I consider it as my safe space. Only Enzo knows this place.The cold
Third Person's Point of ViewIt was currently an hour before midnight when Sain Czar came back to Ilde Famiglia main headquarter. This was the so called hideout that other organizations trying to infiltrate but they didn't know the exact location. As he enter the main hall, everyone who was there greeted him with respect but no one dare to approach him despite seeing the flowing fresh blood coming from the wound on the corner of his forehead.He strode in the main hall with heavy footsteps dress the same two piece suit that wears during the memorial ceremony of his father's friend. His black mullet hair is messy as if he just got into trouble. The menacing and dangerous aura clings into him as he walk with arrogance. He look so dangerous, really dangerous that's why everyone didn't dare to meet his gaze nor follow his every move. He went upstairs and barge in on his private room but before he could settle on his favorite chair the door open again revealing Helena and his two brothers
"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