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Mafia’s Property. Hundred & Sixteen: Why¿?
Natalia's POV:Getting Carlo to calm down and leave that room wasn't an easy feat. It had taken Caterina giving him a resounding slap across his face to snap him out of the trance.And to be honest, I was shocked. But she did what she had to do though and if anyone knew Carlo better, she was the one.I stood at a corner, watching her talk softly to Carlo in Italian while he kept his mouth shut. His fearful expression from earlier was gone and now replaced with an unreadable one but I can only imagine what must be going through his mind.Embarrassment.Which made total sense because I know if I'd been in his shoes, I'd have bolted once I came to my senses. And maybe that was why he'd attacked me the first time I found him here, he probably wanted to distract me from the fact that he was a broken mess despite the hard, ruthless mafia boss exterior he put on for the world to see.I honestly still couldn't wrap my head around it though. Given his reputation, one would never imagine to see
Last Updated : 2025-01-09Mafia’s Property. Hundred & Seventeen: Camilla’s Revelation.
Natalia's POV: ‘Because he killed his mother.’ Doctor Camilla words echoed in my head. My brain struggled to process that little piece of information as my jaws hanged loose, my eyes unblinking as I stared at her.For a brief moment, silence stretched until I finally found my voice. “You're joking…” Carlo was ruthless, sure. But he couldn't possibly kill his own mother, right? “Please, tell me you're joking.” She let out a heavy sigh. “No. I'm not.” My heart dropped to my stomach and I had to lock my knees in place so they wouldn't buckle, my mind reeled with possibilities, excuses, reasons why a child would kill his own mother and I came up with nothing. “I…I don't understand… why would he do that?” I wanted to make up an excuse for him so badly. But she'd already confirmed it…Doctor Camilla's eyes softened, but the pain in them was as clear as day. “It's not what you think, he was only trying to protect her.” My head reared back, my face contorting with disbelief as I blinked t
Last Updated : 2025-01-10Mafia’s Property. Hundred & Eighteen: Camilla’s Revelation (2)
Natalia’s POV: ‘You love him.’ “Wh…what?” My throat tightened as I sucked in a sharp breath, only to choke on my own damn spit. A burning sensation clawed its way up to my chest to my throat, leaving me coughing and gasping for breath as her hand came down on my back repeatedly.“Shit, are you okay?” She asked, still patting my back as a worried expression plastered on her face but I couldn't respond through the harsh, forceful explosion of air leaving my lungs “Fuck,” she pulled away, twisting the cap of the bottled water open and handing it to me. “Drink this.” I lifted my hand, waving her off. “I'm…I'm fine now,” I assured her, despite the uncomfortably tickle in my throat. She let out a sigh of relief, capping the bottle back. “Okay that was dramatic, what happened?”My brows shot up as I eyed her like she was crazy and maybe she was…What happened?! Really? “How could you spring that on me? Love him? I don't love Carlo!” My voice sounded hoarse, my eyes burning with hot te
Last Updated : 2025-01-10Mafia’s Property. Hundred & Nineteen: Haunting Dreams.
Carlo's POV: I think I felt her presence as soon as her fingers met my skin but I kept my eyes firmly shut to make her believe I was still sleeping, maybe when she gets bored, she'd leave…Wasn't ready to face her and to be honest, I don't think I ever will. She'd seen me at my lowest, at the most disgusting time of my life. The very moment of my life where I'm reduced to nothing but a pathetic, sad mess.If the other heads knew I was a fucked up in the head, if they knew how weak my mind was… imagine the laugh they would have? They'd see me for what I really was… Weak and broken.That's why they can never find out…And I hated that my brain constantly fought against me to make me seem foolish, weak, pathetic…. But I deserve it, it was my punishment, something I'd leave with for the rest of my life.‘Yes, you ungrateful monster! It is your fault!’ That mocking voice at the back of my head rang out, piercing painfully at my heart. On some days I could ignore it, other times it wasn't
Last Updated : 2025-01-10Mafia’s Property. Hundred & Twenty:
Natalia's POV: Fuck. His wounds look bad. I thought, feeling my chest twist with an unpleasant feeling… If only there was a way to take his pains away, stop him from doing this to himself… Well, Doctor Camilla had said we could help… couldn't wait to hear the ideas she had.“Nngh,” Carlo grunted in pain and I craned my neck even more, watching from the side as Doctor Camilla took out the damaged bandage to redress Carlo's wounds. “You still don't want the pain meds?” She asked him.“No,” he grunted and I had to fight back an eye roll. Seriously, what is his problem? He was obviously in pain. “But you need it.” The words left my mouth before I could stop myself and he threw me a warning glare.Fine. Whatever. At least he was better now, a lot calmer which is definitely a good thing. My heart could finally be at peace.In silence, I watched her expertly replace the bandage with another one after she'd cleaned up his wounds. “I think you should be careful how you move that arm,” she s
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CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED & TWENTY-ONE: Natalia's POV: It was clear Caterina hadn't said a word to her. But why? It wasn't anything she didn't already know… I should tell her…I think it's probably nothing and I was just overthinking things. Caterina probably didn't want Angela worrying about Carlo's health.“You're unusually quiet,” She said softly, her questioning eyes not leaving mine. “Is there something you're not telling me?” I lost the battle, dropping my gaze as I pulled out my phone. “Why would you think that?” I answered her question with another. The look on her face told me she wasn't buying my bullshit. “You're deflecting.” She nudged her glasses up her straight nose. “Natalia, I'm not stupid, I've lived with zia my whole life and I can tell something is wrong. And for some weird reason, you're aware of it. So spill.” I kept my eyes glued to my phone, typing rubbish on it. “This is stupid,” she huffed, sounding upset. “Zia would definitely talk if I pester her but she loo
Last Updated : 2025-01-12Mafia’s Property. Hundred & Twenty-Two: Avoidance.
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED & TWENTY-TWO: Carlo's POV: EIGHT DAYS LATER…Thanks to the little soundproofing in the vip lounge, the loud music blasting from the club's speakers were almost muffled.At first, coming to a club to distract myself, to just have some drinks and chill seemed like a good idea. But twenty minutes in and I'm not so sure it was a good idea anyway.“Can I speak freely?” Enzo asked, leaning back against the couch as he nursed the glass of whiskey in his hand.I scoffed, tapping my cigarette against the ashtray to expel some ashes. “When have you ever not spoken freely to me? You just use my title to mask your sharp tongue.” He pretended to be shocked by my words, clutching at his heart. “Now it hurts me to think you actually think I have no respect for you.”I puffed out a ring of smoke. “Enzo, if you had no respect for me you would have been six feet under, you know that.” “Alright, alright you have a point.” He took a sip of whiskey, setting the glass down on the sm
Last Updated : 2025-01-12Mafia’s Property. Hundred & Three: 'Pity Is Mockery.'
Natalia's POV;TWO DAYS LATER…Me: so this is it? Me: you'd ignore me forever? seriously this is so fucking childish and not what I'd expected from someone like you…I stared at my messages to Carlo and heaved a tired sigh. He's read them. It literally shows that he has and yet he doesn't respond. It had been almost two weeks since anyone at home had last seen him and this was getting ridiculous…My thumb hovered over the screen as I tried to make a decision if I should send him more text messages or not. The shrill sound of my phone's ringing tone and Doctor Camilla's name flashing on the screen made a decision for me unfortunately. No texting then…I swiped to answer the call, placing my phone against my ear. “Hello?” Hrt voice crackled through the phone. “Hi, Natalia. How are you?” “Good, I guess?”I heard her exhale deeply. “He's still avoiding home?” More like avoiding me. “Yes and he won't reply to my texts yet he reads them. All of them.” I heard her curse under her breat
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Mafia’s Property. Hundred & Fifty-Eight: You knew.
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Mafia’s Property. Hundred & Fifty-Seven: Fear or Anger?¿
Carlo's POV:With a shaky hand, I grabbed the phone from Enzo, placing on my ear. “Miguel! How did this happen?” I barked out, my breath shaky, sweat breaking out on my skin. “Where the fuck are you?!” “Th‐the nngh! M-mall,” He grunted in pain. He'd been injured. Shit.My wide eyes met Enzo's, my heart was in my mouth but I pretened to be calm. “What mall?” I asked impatiently, pacing, unable to keep still. “Where are they?! Angela and Ava?!” This news was going to hurt Natalia badly, the little girl was her only family, I've seen how much she loves her and Angela… My heart ached at the thought of my sister going through another pain….“Miguel, speak up,” It was supposed to come out as a command, but it sounded more like a plea. My was heart racing wildly, chest tight with a mix of emotions. “Are the girls with you?” Please tell me they are unhurt. “Ah… nngh!... Th-the atta…ckers, too-took—” His words ended on a cough, almost like he was coughing off blood from the spluttering sou
Mafia’s Property. Hundred & Fifty-Six:
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Mafia’s Property. Hundred & Fifty-Six: Park Date :) 2
Angela’ s POV:He thinks I'm perfect?Me? I..I wasn't perfect.My eyes darted around and I realized we had people watching and that made my face flamed hard. “Rueben,” I whispered . Can you set me down already? Everyone's looking.” He glanced around briefly, then flashed me a smile. “I don't care about them, but if you do…” he leaned in, planting a chaste kiss on my lips, shocking me. “I'll do as you say.” I was still dumbfounded, heart thumping erratically from the soft kiss when he set me onto the large picnic blanket and settled down beside me. I watched quietly as he began arranging the stuff he'd probably set down before I realized he was behind me. The more I watched him, the more my chest swelled with so much emotion. I didn't just ‘like’ this man… I think… I think I'm in love with him.I could barely contain these feelings anymore. The pressing urge to kiss him, spend hours talking to him, hugging him tightly, just wanting to be around him. Love. That was what I was feel
Mafia’s Property. Hundred & Fifty-Four: Park Date :)
Angela’s POV: PRESENT…That kiss wasn't my first, but it was the first time a kiss as simple as just brushing lips had me melting on the inside, my brain short-circuiting. If only that damn nurse hadn't so rudely interrupted, I would have kept kissing him for hours!Well, enough of the daydreaming, I was seeing him today for our picnic date like he'd promised. The plan was to let Ava mingle with the other kids while we have at least twenty minutes to ourselves.Annoying right? I know, but it was all we could have for now, that is until I found the courage to tell my family I was interested in someone again after the last disaster…. Now my biggest issue was, how long was Rueben willing to endure these hide and seek and stolen moments for me? How long until he was tired of hearing my excuses?The thought of it made my heart clench and made me crazy with anger so I decided not to dwell on it.After breakfast, I waited patiently for Natalia and zia to prepare a very excited Ava for our
Mafia’s Property. Hundred & Fifty-Three: Kisses
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED & FIFTY-THREE: Angela's POV: FLASH BACK…FIRST KISS MOMENT…I think he knows… That I like him, I mean.We've been texting back and forth since Alessandro saw my chat with him. It went from formal greetings to cute gifs and stickers. Sometimes, we'd send each other reels and I decided to be sneaky, I always sent ones relating to my feelings for him but I was being subtle about it.I still worry he might reject me if I take Natalia's advice and you know, ask him out. But with each day that passes, the urge to just do it grew stronger. And maybe I was being delusional when I told myself he liked me too but who stays up texting someone they didn't like until three in the morning? The other day, he called me at midnight and we stayed up talking for hours.Can you see what I'm talking about? I've gotten to know a few things about him. I also found out he likes to read romantic novels too, how cool is that? You could call us soulmates at this point. Oh and he always
Mafia’s Property. Hundred & Fifty-Two:
Angela's POV: I waited patiently for the doctor to be done examining Natalia, given her instructions on what to do and whatever it was that a pregnant mother should know.I smiled at her expression as she was listening attentively to Doctor Fabbri. She looked cute jotting down the information on her phone. She will be a good mom irrespective of her age, I could just tell… I did kind of feel jealous though. I mean, I wanted a husband and a baby of my own and I thought one day, that wish would come to pass until I was forced to be bound to a wheelchair for life.But I was happy for her though, truly. More importantly, I was happy for my brother. He might be too stubborn to see what's in front of him or to admit it, but it wouldn't be long now until he realizes…That aside, there was a reason why I was here today. It's a secret and no one else had to know. At least, not yet. I just needed Natalia's permission to grant me the best cover I could think of…“And that's all for today,” Doc
Mafia’s Property. Hundred & Fifty-One: Found Family.
Natalia's POV: After Carlo fed me and exited my room, I realized there was something I hadn't done…Telling Tanya about my pregnancy. I was nervous as fuck and I didn't know why. Tanya was basically my sister, I knew she'd be happy for me. Deciding to ignore my nervousness, I called her. It rang on and on but no response. I tried three times more and still came up with nothing, so I decided to send a text and get it over with. It wasn't ideal, I know. But… you know, whatever.I pulled up my message thread with her and quickly typed out the message in the best way I could.Me: So uhm, hey T.Me: We haven't talked much in the last few days and uhm… something came up.Me: I don't want you to freak out okay? What the hell am I saying? I was the one freaking out.Me: I am pregnant. Me: Crazy, right? Oh and of course, it's Carlo's. I was completely shocked about it (which was stupid, cause you know, I never used condoms with the man) But on the bright side, I don't have to marry Luca
Mafia’s Property. Hundred & Fifty: Feelings¿¿
Natalia's POV: My face was burning…‘She knows. She definitely knows.’ I thought to myself as the maid carefully set the tray down on my dressing, clearly avoiding my eyes and Carlo's.“I'm leaving now, miss,” she said, hurrying out before I could even reply and I turned to Carlo with a glare.“Great, now I'll never not be awkward around that maid,” I huffed and he pulled me in for a side hug.“I could let her off, if you want,” he suggested, placing a kiss on my cheek and I tried to wriggle out of his hold. “I didn't say that,” I sighed deeply. “You can't fire someone because you refused to wait until we were alone to do…”“To do what?” He teased. “Go on, say it.”“Whatever,” I rolled my eyes. “I'm just saying it was crazy letting her stand by the door while we did what we did.” He pretended to brush something off my tee shirt. “But you liked it, didn't you?” “Liked what?” I feigned ignorance.But he wasn't buying it, if the way he was biting back his smile was any indication. “
