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Mr Romano’s Obsession Chapter 24. A Detour.
As Luca maneuvered through the labyrinthine streets of Venice, Elena found herself suffocating in the suffocating silence that had enveloped the car for the past thirty minutes. The day had started on a discordant note, and now they were faced with the prospect of spending the next three days together, that is, if Luca agreed to the arrangement.Breaking the stifling silence, Luca's voice cut through the tension. "There's a car following us," he announced, his gaze fixed on the rearview mirror. Elena twisted around in her seat and caught sight of a black Toyota tailing them closely."How did you...?" she began to ask, her voice trailing off in astonishment."For the past few minutes, it's been on our tail. My guess is that Dad asked someone to keep an eye on us, to ensure we endure this damn vacation together," Luca muttered bitterly. Elena's heart sank as she absorbed the weight of Luca's animosity."You don't intend to spend the vacation together, do you?" Elena spoke softly, her wo
Mr Romano’s Obsession Chapter 25. Longing Unveiled.
Silence enveloped the room, but Rio was prepared for it. With a teasing smile, he asked, "What?" He watched as Ryan chuckled nervously, the tension palpable between them."Shocked that I like men?" Rio prodded, waiting for a response."No, it's just that you don't strike me as someone who would be interested in men. You seem like the epitome of every lady's dream," Ryan replied, causing Rio to burst into genuine laughter. It had been a while since he had laughed so freely and openly. The laughter died down, and silence once again filled the space between them."We first met when I was ten, and he was two years younger. Our fathers were business partners, which brought us together," Rio began, his gaze fixed on Ryan."My dad made it clear that I had to look after him, that he was my responsibility," Rio continued, his voice filled with a mixture of reminiscence and intensity. "But maybe I misunderstood and ended up making him the center of my world. I realized that my whole life revolv
Mr Romano’s Obsession Chapter 26. His Muse.
"Ah..." The receptionist chuckled nervously. She knew she had been caught. Luca gave her a knowing look."Prepare another suite for me," Luca said in an urgent tone."Okay, sir," the receptionist said, giving Elena, who had been there the whole time, a sorry look. Great! Elena thought. Now everyone knows about their strained relationship, even a receptionist."Here's the key to your suite," the receptionist handed Luca a card that could be used to open his suite, and then gave Elena hers."Thanks," Elena mouthed and trailed after Luca, who had turned to leave earlier."Hey," Elena tried to catch up with his long strides."We aren't sharing a suite, Elena. Give me some space," Luca said, continuing to walk along the hallway that led to the elevator."We're married. You can't just treat me like I'm nobody," Elena said from behind him. Luca didn't spare her a glance as he advanced forward.Elena sighed in frustration. This was going to be hard. How would they make up when he wouldn't agr
Mr Romano’s Obsession Chapter 27. In Between.
"It's been a long time, Elena. I don't know why it started again," Andrew said."Tell me, father, what is it?" Elena asked impatiently."After his kidnapping when he was a teenager, Luca would always have nightmares. It lasted for a while, but stopped after he started seeing a psychiatrist," Andrew explained."Oh my God," Elena could only say. "I didn't know it was this bad. I never believed him at first when I heard him.""Now you do," Andrea said. "It was never easy for him because he had to deal with it all by himself.""Ugh? How? Were you not with him?" Elena asked."No, Elena. Luca's strong-willed. After the incident, he pretended everything was fine. He kept everything to himself, all bottled up.""Oh no," Elena gasped. "How did you find out then?" She asked when she got her voice back."From his psychiatrist, and of course, without Luca's knowledge. I still don't understand why he didn't want me to know. It hurts to know he hid something like that from me."Elena sighed and shi
Mr Romano’s Obsession Chapter 28. Softened.
"Oh..." Ryan uttered, extending the bar of soap toward Rio. His eyes remained fixated on Rio's every move as the soap landed in his outstretched palm."Good boy," Rio remarked, evoking a rush of warmth within Ryan. His heart pounded in his chest as Rio began to caress him, starting at his shoulders and trailing slowly and sensually down his hairy chest, taking his time before continuing towards his torso...Rio paused, his gaze meeting Ryan's. Ryan, who had been following Rio's hand, quickly raised his eyes to meet Rio's."Go ahead, we're both men," Ryan spoke, his tone wavering with uncertainty. Rio chuckled softly, the sound laced with amusement."I have a preference for men, Ryan," he began, piercing Ryan with his intense stare. "Aren't you uncomfortable with me touching you like..."Rio paused, anticipating Ryan's understanding of the unspoken implication. Ryan responded with a teasing tone, playing along with the game Rio seemed to initiate."Like what?" Ryan inquired, his voice
Mr Romano’s Obsession Chapter 29. I Need You.
Luca gently withdrew from her embrace and moved inches away. He weighed the thought in his mind. Sharing his past, his painful past was something he had never dreamed of doing. The whole scene pictured in his head was dreadful. He had locked it away for years. From everyone. Nobody knew about this side of him, apart from Rio of course. "Luca," Elena called, her troubled expression catching his attention.Luca regarded her for a while, while deliberately frantically how to tell her. “It’s fine if you don’t want to talk,” She said after a moment of silence. She could sense an hint of pain in his eyes. She hated seeing him like this.Luca’s tensed face softened as he sighed and sat on the bed."My allergy," he began, his tone laced with pain as memories resurfaced. His heart twisted with every recollection. It was time to share, to let her in. Elena watched him intently, her eyes encouraging him to continue."It all started after I was kidnapped a few years ago," Luca finally revealed,
Mr Romano’s Obsession Chapter 30. Don't Mess With My Man.
Elena quickly stood up from the bed and rushed to Luca. She took the phone away from his hand and cut the call. “It's nothing, Luca,” she smiled quickly, the look on Luca’s face told her he didn't believe her.She sighed as Luca gave her a probing look. “After the incident with Carlos, I would appreciate it if there was no secret between us, Elena,”“I promise you,” Elena said in a firm tone. “There are no secrets,” Luca gazed at her for a while, still not wanting to let the issue go.“Then who is Ryan?” Elena bit her lips. What was she supposed to say? Telling him about Ryan means exposing her plans. Her previous plans against him and his family. Now she was in love with him, and wouldn't want to destroy the thing they've got going.“He’s my brother,” she said finally. Luca arched a brow while showing his confusion. “We are not blood- related but Ryan is like my little brother,” Luca folded his arms and studied her. “Then why were you nervous when I wanted to pick up?” “I...I...
Mr Romano’s Obsession Chapter 31. Finding Solace.
Luca's footsteps echoed through the grand hallway of the familiar hotel as he let out a weary sigh. His hands found solace in his pockets, seeking comfort as he embarked on a much-needed stroll. He had concocted an excuse to Elena about wanting information on the bonfire party scheduled for later that day, but that was only a fraction of the truth. Tonight, he craved a moment of respite, a chance to breathe.If Elena discovered the weight still burdening his heart, it would only add to her worries. He couldn't bear to inflict more pain upon her delicate soul. She had already suffered enough on his account. Retrieving his phone from his trousers, Luca realized he hadn't updated his best friend on the recent upheaval in his life."Hey, Rio," he said as soon as he heard the familiar beep on the other end, signaling his friend's response."Luca," Rio's voice came through, laced with a hint of tension."Hey, are you alright?" Luca inquired, pausing in the hallway that branched out to vario
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Mr Romano’s Obsession Chapter 127. All This Happiness.
“Rio,” Rossi said. “There’s a commotion in the hospital he was admitted in. He is on the rooftop with Elena. Luca should have received a call by now. He keeps asking for him.” Rex turned to look at Luca who stared anxiously at him. “I’m with Luca right now. We’ll head there right away.” Rex said and hung up.“What…”“Your crazy Boyfriend has her.” Rex seethed.“What?”“There’s no time. Let’s leave.” Rex said as he walked out of the house, trailed after by Luca.As they entered Rex’s car, Luca was still oblivious to what was happening.“Aren’t you wrong? Rio is in a psychiatric hospital.”“And he has my sister. He is threatening to kill her.”“What?” Luca's eyes shone in surprise. How is that….”“I don’t fucking know!” Rex snapped as he faced the road and hit the accelerator. Luca stared at him and looked at the road ahead. What the fuck is happening?When they got to the hospital, there was greeted by the crowd in front of the hospital as Rio stood at the edge of the rooftop, with a
Mr Romano’s Obsession Chapter 126. Overwhelmed.
Rex paced around the living room frantically. It was late in the night and there was no sign of Elena. He has been trying to reach her since they left King’s Hotel. After the argument with Rossi, it was as of Elena had disappeared into thin air. She wasn’t even in the motel she has been hiding all this while. He dialed his father….they had both exchanged contacts earlier, both promising to give each other updates on how things would proceed.“I can’t seem to find her,” Rex said immediately after he heard the beep.Rex could hear him sigh from the receiver’s side. “Where she’s staying?”“Not there. And she isn’t picking up my calls. The call doesn’t seem to go through no matter how many times I try.” Rex said in frustration. “Does Levante have her?”“I will ask my people to track her. She’ll be fine, Rex.” Rossi said.Rex hung up but the gut feeling that his sister was in danger was overwhelming. He couldn’t just sit and wait without doing anything. What if Elena was in danger? A tho
Mr Romano’s Obsession Chapter 125. Lost But Found.
Luca moved instinctively towards her and drew her into his embrace. Elena's lips curved into a smile as she snuggled close to him. “What happened with Rio wasn’t your fault.” She said.“I know. I know. But I can’t seem to stop blaming myself.” He murmured in her hair. Elena rubbed his back like a child that needs consoling.“Let’s get married. And leave this place.” Luca said as Elena’s body stilled in his arms. She didn’t expect things to be going this way.She freed herself from him and looked at him. “Really?”Luca smiled at her. “And it’s not because of the child. I haven’t felt attracted to anyone the way I am to you since Angelo’s mother died. I’ve only loved her.” He said as Elena forced a smile. She hated the fact that she couldn’t tell him the truth yet. It wasn’t the time. When everything’s settled, they would have the whole time in the world. She promised herself.“For now…” Luca stared lovingly at her as he removed the strand of hair that was covering her face. “Let’s help
Mr Romano’s Obsession Chapter 124. Warranted Trust.
“What development?” Elena asked.“Someone with the same goal as us contacted me.”“What?” Elena raised a brow. “What do you mean?”“I don’t know. He wants to stay anonymous till the day we meet.” Rex said, frustration evident in his voice.“Does that make sense? Do you want to meet up with some stranger? Because of what?” Elena asked with a sarcastic look.“I don’t care. I lost Victoria. I don’t want to lose you too. As far as I know, Levante thinks you’re dead. We need to strike now. When they least expect.” Rex said with determination.“Do what you want.” Elena stood up and picked up her cell phone on the bed. “I’m going to meet the father of my unborn child.” “What? By this time? Why are so stubborn? What if Levante sees you?”“I don’t care. I might as well tell Luca the truth about them. He would stop caring about that Rio.” Elena hissed and headed for the door.The evening breeze was gentle but Elena couldn’t help but feel chilly as she stood by the roadside, looking for a cab t
Mr Romano’s Obsession Chapter 123. Disorder.
“I fucked Martino.” She said dryly as Rex's eyes flickered at her for a while and averted his gaze quickly as if trying to hide something. “I fucked him,” Victoria replied as Rex shifted his gaze to her face again. “Okay.” He shrugged. “It’s all for the plan, right.” He asked, desperation hidden in his voice.Victoria cupped her face in frustration. “I love him, Rex.” Rex's hands stiffened in his pocket. He parted his lips but nothing came out. “Say something, damn it!” She fired as Rex chuckled.“Say what?” He asked, trying to fight the emotion that was burning within him.“Curse me. Call me a filthy bitch. I can take it all. But I do love him, Rex.”“And us?” Rex asked as if that has been the question in his mind.Victoria closed her eyes for a while and opened it. “I don’t know.” She shook her head as Rex’s heart sank.“I don’t know, man. I need space.” She said as tears streamed from her eye. As she turned to leave, Rex caught her arm again.“Our plans?”“Are you kidding me ri
Mr Romano’s Obsession Chapter 122. Believe Me.
Martino sat down in the visiting room while Levante paced around in front of him. He didn’t dare to talk. After he received his call at the hospital earlier. His urgent tone signaled to Martino that Levante was, even more, crazier than his son. “PTSD ugh?” He stopped moving as he regarded Martino. Martino paused, nothing ever gets past this man. More reason why he should be more cautious.“The doctor hasn’t made any diagnosis yet. He’s still under observation.” Martino replied, careful with his words in order not to infuriate him any further.Levante nodded. “Will he be admitted to some psychiatrist hospital?”“Like I said…”“I bloody heard you the first time, Martino!” Levante fired as Martino bowed his head. That’s more like it. This was his true character. Not the unusually quiet type that was unpredictable.“I’m sorry boss.”“Did the doctor say what caused his trauma?”“I…”“I could get that information in a matter of seconds. Think before you lie.” Levante hissed.Then why did y
Mr Romano’s Obsession Chapter 121. Only You.
“What?” Luca asked, surprised. “This is crazy, Rio.” He added quickly when he noticed his surprised look wasn’t helping matters.“Yeah! I’m crazy about you, Luca!” Rio sobbed as Luca pressed his lips in exasperation.“Those times in the past…” he started slowly and his grip on the injection was less. “I would always watch your back. Dad said it was my duty. It was our duty to watch out for the Romanos.” He scoffed with a bitter smile as Luca watched him. He hated seeing him like this. He couldn’t do anything and it added to his frustration. “I misunderstood man.” He added.“You were the best thing that happened to me,” Luca said.“Were?” Rio raised a brow.“Rio…”“Those times when you would always stay alone. Angry you couldn’t approach other girls, I wished you would just look at me. Even for once.” Rio said.“I didn’t….” Luca brushed his hand through his hair. “I didn’t know, Rio.”“Well, Now you know!” He snapped.“Yes. I do. And I appreciate you….your love.”“No, you don’t,” Rio s
Mr Romano’s Obsession Chapter 120. Obsession.
“Victoria….I…” Martino started to say but the words got hung up in the air.“Martino?” Victoria called when he didn’t say anything afterward.“Anything I do in the future, just know I love you. I love you so much, Victoria.” Martino said and hung up. He swung around and marched back to the cottage. He narrowed his eyes at Elena. “I’m not going to kill you. A certain person is betting on me. So I wouldn’t want to break her trust.” Elena watched him. Was it Victoria?“Then what?” She asked with a frown.“Let’s make a deal….” “Deal?”“You already know by now that Rio wants you dead. And I can’t seem to understand why you said he tried to kill you in the past…” Martino gave her a wary look. But Elena didn’t reply. There was no use hiding it. Or was there? He is going to spare her. She should keep her mouth shut till the end.“Your deal…” she said.“Stay away from Luca. Go far away from him. Out of the country….I don’t care. Because if I see you anywhere around him, I’ll be the first to
Mr Romano’s Obsession Chapter 119. Love Vs Loyalty
“How are you feeling, Rio.” Levante ignored his initial statement.“It’s not your concern. You’ve always wanted to do my bidding right? Then take her out? I don’t want to see her ever again!” A silence ensued for a while then Levante spoke up. “Did she try to hurt you?”“Is that more important to you?”“Answer the damn question, boy. I pay my enemies back in full.” Levante spoke harshly as Rio sighed.“Not directly.”“What do you mean?”“Luca slept with her.” He said and paused but his father didn’t say a word. “I got overwhelmed with the thought and crashed on a poll.”“I can’t believe this,” Levante muttered under his breath.“Well?” Rio asked.“Focus on recovering. I’ll take care of the rest.” Levante said and hung up.“That isn’t a bloody answer,” Rio muttered as he put down the phone. He lay there in silence as he took time to eventually review his decision. He had called his dad on impulse. He was angry. Especially after that talk with Luca. His rage knew no bounds. He just cou
