Annie's PovI've been having morning sickness for the past two weeks and my wedding is a week away, it got me worried.Leonardo is beginning to suspect my strange behaviour of late, he even asked me to visit the hospital with him but I refused.I've been a little stressed out because of the wedding preparation even though my mum is the one taking care of most of the things. I can't wait for the wedding to be over.My dad decided to host the wedding on an island I don't know of, According to my mum, he bought that island for me when I was little. the girls and I got to the island ahead of time to get familiar with and enjoy the serenity before the wedding day, the island is very beautiful with about only seven beautiful buildings, we lodged in one of the buildings, and we are going to spend time together as women no interaction from the men. since I don't have many friends, my brother's girlfriends are my bridesmaids. Aurora, Damien's fiance, Cecelia Luca's girlfriend Rachel, a beautif
Annie's POV"Run! Annie run!"Run to the safe room"She heard her aunt Maria shout at her in the middle of the gunfire. There is no way Annie would escape leaving her Aunt in danger. Even though her aunt is very skilful in fighting, she is outnumbered. Annie quickly ran to the kitchen and picked Smith Wesson Model 686 - The Smith & Wesson Model 686 is a revolver that is commonly used by law enforcement and civilian gun owners. It fires .357 Magnum or .38 Special rounds and has a 6-round cylinder capacity. It has a stainless steel frame and is known for its accuracy and smooth trigger pull. She backed her aunt up by shooting in the opposite direction of her aunt, the two women looked like badass women at that moment. In Aunt Maria's efforts to push Annie down from getting shots, Aunt Maria was shot in the rib. Auntie Maria shouted Annie run! But there is no way Annie could escape without being hit by bullets flying from all angles.Their day was peaceful, everything was going on well
LEONARDO'S POV Leonardo dicostaage: 28Nationality: Italian-AmericanJob: CEO/Mafia leader of the Italian Mafia in AmericaFamily: Matteo Dicosta ( father) Devin Dicosta (brother)Best friend: Vicento AndrianoPersonality: Arrogant, unforgiving, Reliable, Brave, cold, and determined.Leonardo Dicosta is a name that strikes fear into the hearts of those who dare to cross him. He's a force to be reckoned with, a ruthless leader who doesn't flinch in the face of danger. His reputation precedes him, and his enemies tremble at the mere mention of his name.The police and government officials cower in his presence, knowing that he wields more power and influence than they ever could. He is the law, a kingpin who rules the criminal underworld with an iron fist. Dicosta is a master of manipulation, a cunning strategist who always seems to be one step ahead of his foes. He's a man of few words, preferring to let his actions speak for themselves. And those actions are always swift, decisive,
ANNIE'S POV I arrived at the Airport at about 1 am but our flight took off around 2 am, It was announced that the flight to California would be delayed, Mr Dicosta wanted me to go to California on his private jet but I declined. He has done so much for me already. He said a driver would be at the Airport waiting for me when I arrived, I accepted his offer, and our light landed around 8 pm. It didn't take long for me to locate the driver holding A name tag. Damn, this man qualifies as a model than a driver, he is a fine piece of art. , Hello, I am Annie, "Hello I am Mike". Mike directed Me to an SUV parked in the parking lot, I quietly sat on the passenger seat. The drive from the airport to the house was not boring, it was fun because Mike was playing a piece of music I like so much. Alan Jackson's "The older I get".The driver drove the car to a mansion, I was dumbfounded, the house was beautiful and big, Mike are you sure this is the location? I like the house already. He just no
ANNIE'S POV The picture on the table turned out to be my picture holding a gun, I think this picture was taken during my training with Aunt Maria. I think I was in elementary school when this picture was taken. When was it taken without me knowing? It's been 3 days since I came to California, and I am beginning to like my new life I am on my way to meet up with my friend Lena. We have planned on going shopping since tomorrow is my interview I have to get a few things before tomorrow. Donning skinny jeans with a floral short-sleeved top, I applied some moisturizer. I don't need to wear make-up because I am blessed with luscious soft pink lips and long thick eyelashes and I also have beautiful creamy skin. Looking at myself in the mirror, I see a beautiful confident young woman, Since I came to (California) San Francisco, I have developed some sort of confidence I don't even know where it comes from. I guess it is because of the promise I made to myself not to ever be weak.Lena and I
Annie's povIt is yet another morning and I had to prepare for my interview.I quickly ran to the bathroom to freshen up and I wore a pencil black skirt a white off-shoulder top and black heels. I tied my hair in a ponytail. When I was done, I carried my handbag and rushed downstairs to the dining room.My breakfast was served immediately after I entered the dining room by Hannah. I was going through the internet to check the daily news when I spotted news about Leonardo Dicosta CEO of the Dicosta conglomerate. and it says the big boss with his girlfriend are in an argument with an unknown woman. Immediately I saw the picture of the man, I recognised him immediately. He is the man I met when I went shopping with Lena, Isabella's boyfriend. I clicked on the video attached to the news, and I was shocked. It is the video of what transpired between me and Isabella at the mall. I was described as an arrogant woman. I hate to be the centre of attention. I never knew he was the CEO, I don't
Annies pov I could feel that someone was staring at me while eating. I called the waitress for the bills and she told me that it had been paid by Leonardo. I don't like the fact that he has paid for the food. I don't want to be indebted to the arrogant boss, I looked at him and said thank you to him, even though, I didn't it loud, he was able to read my lips. He nodded his head in acknowledgement. I don't want to be indebted to him in any way. As we were about to get out of the restaurant, Isabella and another lady walked into the restaurant, Isabella standing at the entrance scanned the restaurant's area as if looking for someone, the instance she spotted Leonardo di Costa She Walker carelessly to where he was sitting, she hugged and kissed him on the lip while he was still sitting down. Mike and I walked out of the restaurant looking back, I was not scared of Isabella but I didn't want any more of her drama. It was almost 6 p.m. when we got home. Upon reaching my room, I brought
Annie's povI woke up quite early this morning, I didn't sleep much last night. I was busy thinking about the bad big CEO and bumping into him yesterday changed something in me. I felt embracing him is where I belong forever, and I would like to embrace him again. I think I am getting crazy.At 6:30 am, am already having my breakfast. I like every food prepared by Elizabeth, Elizabeth and the other workers have been my family these few days I've spent here."Annie I'm calling to confirm if you are going to work today", I am Vicento, I am done with my breakfast and I am heading out already."Alright, have a good day at work and lest I forget, your crazy brother will join you today, he can't wait to be with you. But please be careful and don't let him influence you into doing crazy things"I can't wait to see him, I will talk to you later.Stepping out of the house, I saw Mike already standing beside the car," Good morning Annie, Are you ready""More than ever Mike"I made my way to the
Annie's PovI've been having morning sickness for the past two weeks and my wedding is a week away, it got me worried.Leonardo is beginning to suspect my strange behaviour of late, he even asked me to visit the hospital with him but I refused.I've been a little stressed out because of the wedding preparation even though my mum is the one taking care of most of the things. I can't wait for the wedding to be over.My dad decided to host the wedding on an island I don't know of, According to my mum, he bought that island for me when I was little. the girls and I got to the island ahead of time to get familiar with and enjoy the serenity before the wedding day, the island is very beautiful with about only seven beautiful buildings, we lodged in one of the buildings, and we are going to spend time together as women no interaction from the men. since I don't have many friends, my brother's girlfriends are my bridesmaids. Aurora, Damien's fiance, Cecelia Luca's girlfriend Rachel, a beautif
Annie's pot "Son are you sure about the girl?" my dad asked Luca. "Yes Dad" he answered. "You have my blessing son but we have a bigger problem, You can't be with her till Alexander is out of the picture""I know that Dad." I am a happy woman, now all my boys have women beside them, so they can't go about sleeping in anything and everything in a skirt. Everyone laughed at my mum's comment. After the last meeting with the family, we went about our various work to mislead our enemy, we want them to believe that we want them to strike first. I am currently checking my weapons I will need to fight our enemies, Aunt Maria, my mum and I are the snipers, we have already secured the place. We are in hiding while spying on the enemy, our job is the clear the path for our men and also watch their backs. Everyone is involved this time around, our lives depend on the outcome of today's fight. My uncle and his medical are on standby somewhere close while Devine, my dad and Mr. Dicosta are in
Leonardo's pov I told the family about what Gia did at the party and my suspicions that she has something to do with Alexander. "Marco, I told you to deal with these people once and for all but you refused, have you seen how wicked they are?" Mrs Andriano angrily said to her husband. "Tell the men to take her to the interrogation room, I will deal with her." Aunt Maria said No, Damien will do that, I told her. "Son it seems you have serious trust in Damien," my dad said. Yes, Dad I do, I want him to finish what he started. "We are all going to watch that bitch then," Annie said. After fifteen minutes, Mike called and informed me that everything is set. We walked to the dark room, no one and she started shouting, "Who is there?" "Help me please" "No one is going to help you, save that energy for later, he switched the torch that he was holding on and pointed it at her face, Are you ready to talk?" He asked her. "What do you want to know?""Who are you working for?" he asked
Leonardo's pov "Are you ok"I poured whisky for him and some for myself"Luca drank the whisky at once and lowered his head as if he is ashamed of whatever is about to tell me, I waited patiently for him to open up to me. "I am in love with someone I am not supposed to love bro, she is beautiful yet innocent, I am not supposed to even look her way but here I am seriously in love. ""I can't let her go yet I can't break the trust of the family, I am confused, I don't know what to do."Who is she? I asked him. "Aria"Who is Aria? I asked him again The sister of Nicolai the one who was rapped at the age of 16 by that monster Alexander. I am a little lost, I don't understand what is going on. "Nicolai sent a message some time back to rescue his family before anything happens. yes I remember "I took his family to Mexico, and I felt something for his sister the moment I saw her, I felt sorry for what happened to her so I took her number and I decided to make sure she overcome the fe
Leonardo's povWe called our men and they told us things were not looking so good since the information came late, I called Devine to help us out, and he will be able to tell us where the enemies are hiding. When we got there, it was a blood bath, They did not get to the mansion because our men met them on the way and those who sneaked into the mansion died before getting inside.I could see most of our men on the floor dead while others wounded.I saw Damien walking towards one of our enemies who was not looking in our direction but was about to shoot one of our men, he shot him effortlessly, took the man's gun and put on the man's shirt that he had on.The moment they saw me and my men they started shooting at us but Damien pretended to be one of them and started shooting them. I shot anyone that came into view, I was shooting at our enemies but I was worried as well for Damien but surprisingly the Russians still didn't notice that he was an enemy, we overpowered our enemies within 3
LEONARDO'S POV I can see the expression on the face of Damien and I know he is against the idea. "I can't force my some to marry someone against his will but if he likes her then I will support them.""I have a girlfriend I intend to marry one day," Damien said to them "But son you never told me you have a girlfriend?" "Sorry Mum but I just met her." "Damien, don't worry, you will like her", Mr Gallo said to say to Damien. "There she. Comes." a gorgeous young lady walked towards us, she look a little familiar but I didn't think much about it. "come here Aurora, the girl look pure and innocent, she walked towards us and the more she gets closer the more I recognize her, Mr Gallo junior introduced us one by one when it reached Damien, he said this is Damien your aunt here's son.""Mum, meet my girlfriend" Aunt Maria looked confused while the two old Gallos giggled. "This is the same girl I spoke to you a few minutes ago""nice to meet you, young lady," Aunt Maria said and pulled
LEONARDO POV Life has been up and down lately, my love life is calmer than before but our lives are always at risk, our enemies are looking for the right opportunity to attack us and we don't want to take chances, after the last incident, the Russia mafia tried to attack our companies, the hacked into our system and stole the blueprint of our new project we are jet to commenced, they've tried many times to hack into the company's system and do more harm but they don't know that my brother Devin is a famous computer wizard that do not show his face to the world. He is well-known in the business and IT world, and it is difficult for companies to get hold of him to do business with him. He has never shown his face to any of his clients, he once told me that the work he is doing is more dangerous and his life is more at risk than a mafia leader's. Devin is the wired one in our family and he is very calculating, he is an outgoing person but he hates to walk in public with the family, he
VINCENT'S POV I was on my way to the mansion when I received a message from Leonardo that Lena is back, I was afraid and happy at the same time when I reached the room, the scene before me was hilarious, everyone was trying to hold their laughter in, everyone was scared to offend her, they do not want to be her next victim. I've heard when women are pregnant their hormones control their emotions in different ways but this one is funny. It is funny how she is attacking everyone because of me, my mum could not hold it in and she started laughing loudly when she turned her attention to Luca. "go, girl, give it to them," Luca said to her, trying to encourage her and she turned the table around. How are you different from your brothers Luca? How different are you when apart from work all you think about is to getting a new girl and sleeping with her? "In one or more years to come, your wife will be facing the problem am facing now. She then turned to Damien, who was trying so hard
LENA'S POV Sitting in my garden admiring my painting, it is a beautiful piece of work I have invested soo much time working on. It has been six months since I decided to stay in this beautiful house without Vincento, Mr Andriano has been of great help to me, when I told him, I needed a break, he asked me if am sure and that's what I need. If I wasn't pregnant I would have stayed back and fought for our relationship but in this case, my child comes first and I don't want to be in a toxic environment with my pregnancy, so I asked Mr Adriano to help me rest a house in Milan, where vicento or any other person can locate me, he asked me to think about it but I told him there is no need because even after the birthday party incidence, vincento was still having frequent contact with the lady, I saw his call log and chats with the lady. All I wanted is to get away and when I am ready, I will come back and face them. I just wanted an environment for myself to discover myself. have three w