I'm staring the clear blue sky while Sain Czar, my so called husband is comfortably sleeping on my shoulder. There is a deafening yet comfortable silence inside the car as we're just a normal married couple that planning to have a quick getaway. The driver is silent as well, his whole attention is on the road not minding what's happening in the backseat. The car is moving in a normal pace, the danger that I've been thinking was disappear. I couldn't felt the threat against my life and I don't know did it happen. But come to think of it, its been more than a month since I become Mrs. Ildefonso. The tension I felt the first time we met was gone, I don't know when but I just realize that it was gone. Before, I felt like he was so close yet so far to reach as if he intentionally set boundaries between us. But right now? It was the opposite that happen. Sain Czar was the one who step close towards me, trying to make this marriage work.I was able to experience things that I never experien
The ceremony started. Everyone was silent while listening to the priest in front. This is my first time attending a burial because I never experience this when my parents died. I wasn't able to give them a proper burial because of their tragic death. Daddy Luscio was not able to collect their bodies because the whole house was burned into ashes. It's just sad that they don't have a grave that I could visit whenever I feel that I am losing track of my goal.When it feels like I forget the reason of my existence I wanted to have a tomb to visit. Whenever I'm sad and lonely, I was hoping that there is a place where I can visit them. But then, life is so cruel to me. Cesar Ildefonso was so cruel, he didn't even gave mercy to me and my family. Even Cladia who was supposed to be not part of his plan because Cladie is just my maid but then, he also killed her. He killed everyone in our house not just my parents but everyone who lives in our house.I look at Laurent's picture and then my eyes
Sain hold my gaze as if he doesn't agree to Cassinno. I do understand because he has that kind of attitude. When he wants something then he will have it. He has a very short and thin patience that is surprisingly adjusting when it comes to me. "Don't look at me like that" he groan lowly.I frown, confuse with what he said."What do you mean?" I glance at Cassinno and Helena who's giving me a bitch stare. "I'm just trying to convince you to calm down because I will explain everything once we're at home" I calmly explain. He shut his eyes close and hissed a curses under his breath before sighing heavily."Fine" he agree but his controlled tone and furrowed is saying the opposite. "Stay here" he instructed.He was about to let go but I immediately grab his arm. "Where are you going?" I anxiously ask.He's gonna leave me at this moment? Oh, come on. Apollo never left me when he feels like I am not safe. I am not safe right now, that freaking stare is still lingering around damn it! Onc
"But you didn't say, you don't either"I blink at him. I wanted to smack my head for gawking like an idiot to this man who's staring down at me. Just like Sain Czar, he is way taller compared to my height. I am not sure if our position right now comfortable for him, because it is not for me. My nape is now already aching because I need a lot of effort to look at him. "Did I just ring the bell?" He follow up when I didn't open my mouth to speak.There is an evident emotion in his face but I couldn't seem to figure out what kind of emotion it is. His facial expression looks casual but there is something in his eyes. I think, it was his eyes who express emotion opposite to Sain Czar who always stare at me with those two deep dark pools that drowning me in an endless darkness. "Don't put words to my mouth, Mr. Ildefonso" I retorted and look away.My gaze search Sain Czar not minding Cassinno who's standing beside me. Where is that man? I couldn't see him anymore. He was just with Nicol
"C-Cassinno..." I stammer, eyes are wide open because of what he did for me.The scent of familiar metallic tang filled my nostril. I don't need to search his body to know if he was shot because the smell of his blood is invading my nose and the slight frown of pain plastered on his face says it all. "Are you alright?" He replied in low voice as if nothing happen.His hand is on my head making sure that I wouldn't hurt on that part when we rolled to the ground because of the sudden shot that I failed to locate the direction. "Selena!" He shout my name when I didn't say anything and hold my arm tightly.I gasp for air and slowly get up. His eyes automatically scan me making sure that I am not hurt anywhere. My brow creased and look at him in disbelief. Why? Why did he save me?My gaze landed on his wounded arm my gaze sharpen seeing the blood gushing down from it. I am not scared with it rather I am getting angry with the fact that if he didn't save me, that bullet will definitely s
I am looking out of the window lost with my own thoughts. I wanted to go to Castania Mansion so that I could call my father and ask him what happen. On the other hand I am wondering what is Sain Czar doing right now, did they succeed on their plan? Was he able to catch even just one of the Sintti assassin? I press my lips together fisting my hand. I don't want him to get hurt, as much as possible I want him to keep distance with the Sintti assassin because they will not hesitate to end his life knowing that he's Sain Czar Ildefonso and the next leader of Ilde Famiglia. But at the same time, I don't want him to succeed on his plan. I want Sintti assassin to return without any harm. Obviously, I am torn in between. Although I am a Costello and my loyalty is supposed to be with Sintti still, I couldn't deny the fact that I am worried to the man I need to kill in the end of this mission. I couldn't escape that fact because the more I keep in denial, the more I am drown with unnecessary
I pulled away but Sain's hand remain on my waist gazing down at me. I ignore his intent stare and focus my gaze on his handsome face checking every corner of his facial feature. I wanted to know if he was hurt."Are you alright?" I breath out and reach his face. I'm worried. I'm damn worried and it was so evident in my eyes, in my face how worried I am for this man. I am unconsciously acting as if I am his real wife. My emotion right now was genuine and I couldn't hide it, I couldn't make it stop either.His lips curved into a playful smile and his hand hold my hand that is on his face. "Ahh, so this is how it feels like to have a wife who worry so much" he playfully mutter.My gaze sharpen and pulled my hands away from him. "I'm serious!" I exclaimed and hit his waist. "Don't act cheeky in front of me, Sain. I know what you did" I utter seriously.How can he act as if nothing happen? I was so worried to him and what? He will just laugh at me? He will just make fun of me? I want t
"I heard what you did Ajaxer," Dad breaks the silence after he finish his cup of coffee. I stilled on my spot and I eye Dad carefully who's gaze focus on my calm yet serious brother. "I want the full details of Herravie's new mission" Jax seriously demanded without any hesitation. My lips form into a thin line. I shouldn't be surprise. Jax never get scared with Dad. I never saw him flinch, step back, stuttered, or even hesitant to demand something as if he already hold the whole authority of the organization. He's the younger version of Luscio Costello. "I know you will ask that," Dad nod his head and handed us one folder each. "I prepare this whole report about Hera's new mission. I haven't discuss everything to her but one thing is for sure. I will never put your sister in danger" Yes, he never did. Luscio Costello become my father unexpectedly. I wasn't expecting anything from him when he told me that he is willing to give me a new life, a new family, a new identity becau
"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