“The child.” The doctor said. “I’m sorry.” He said as he tried to sound empathetic when he was used to saying the kind of word to others.Luca felt his leg weakened as the doctor’s words reverberated in his head. Elena’s gone.“She was in a bad state when she was rushed here, we tried to save both mother and child but we couldn’t.” The doctor said. Luca stood there as he heard his father say something to the doctor which he didn’t pay attention to.“Luca?” That was Lucia’s voice that brought him back to the harsh reality he escaped in a moment.“She’s gone,” Luca said almost in a whisper. Andrea who had now turned his attention to Luca watched him with a careful gaze. “It wasn’t your fault…” he said as Luca took a deep breath. “Do you want to see the child? Although He is stillborn, he’ll live according to the doctor. He said we could see him….” Andrea asked as it took a while for Luca to process the question. And to be honest, the child was not his major concern. Yes, he was happy
Six years later….“Yayyy…..Dad’s gonna make dinner!” Angelo hopped about the kitchen as Luca turned to look at his son who hovered behind him while he tried to concentrate on the ingredients he was preparing for his favorite food.“Yeah. Even though it looks unreal.” Another voice said as Luca and Angelo turned their heads to the doorway, where the sound came from. “Rio!” Angelo screamed happily as he lunged at a smiling Rio who had his eyes on Luca. Although, he turned his attention to the hoy when he was close enough. “Look who missed his favorite godson.” Rio crouched beside him so that he was the same height as him, he ruffle his hair as Angelo revealed his perfect white set of teeth as he smiled.“Where is my gift?” The enthusiastic boy asked, ignoring the older man's remark.“Of course, I can’t forget that for anything in the world. It’s in the house but you will get them on one condition.” Rio said as Angelo frowned.“Dad! Rio’s cheating again! He promised he would get me a gi
Luca pressed the accelerator as he sped off in the less busy student of Venice in the hot afternoon. He had received a call earlier in the office that day, telling him that Angelo had been rushed to the hospital due to an injury. He cursed under his breath as he overtook a black car. If Maria hadn’t come to the house to clean it up as her usual routine, no one would have been around to take him to the hospital.He didn’t have enough time for regrets as he pulled over at the hospital’s driveway. He took quickened steps towards the hospital reception where he was given full information about his son.When he got to the emergency ward where Angelo sat, with a bandaged ankle looking lost. Luca rushed up to him.“Angelo!” He held his shoulder as the boy’s eyes glinted in happiness at the sight of his dad.“Papa!”“Oh, my God. What happened to you?”Angelo pouted. “ I had a little cut but Maria freaked out and brought me to the hospital. I told her…”Luca drew him into his embrace without a
“And so?” Elena gave a sarcastic look.“Elena?” Rex gave a confused look.“My son died six years ago. Plus everything that concerns Luca. I don’t care about anyone now.” She frowned irritatedly.“Elena!” Rex eyes widened.“What!” She returned.“What have you become?” Rex voice sounded so low, calm. But it was laced with hurt.“What are your plans, Victoria? You sure do have one…” her lips curving into a smile.“That is why I was brought back here right?” Elena looked from Victoria to Rex in anticipation.“Well Elena….”Victoria started slowly.“Nothing?” Elena asked and chuckled bitterly.“Maybe I will have to take things into my own hands.” She eyes them and ascended the narrow stairs to her room.As she got to the room, she slumped on the floor and cupped her face. She sobbed as she remembered Rex’s word about her son. Caring about her child would only make her give up on her revenge. And that was the last thing she needed. She needed the Morettis to pay. When her accident happened,
“Angelo?” She breathed out absentmindedly.The little boy gave her a confused look as he let go of her skirt. “How do you know me?” Elena fought the tears that threatened to spill as she stared down at the little boy, who stared at her with this acute curiosity she bore when she was young. Even still, now.“Facebook.” She replied stupidly. What was she thinking? “Ugh? Are you a stalker?” Angelo frowned as Elena chuckled, even though his question wasn’t close to funny.“Of course not.” Elena crouched beside him, so that they would be the same height. He was smart too. She noticed.“Were you looking for someone?” Angelo changed the subject swiftly.Elena nodded. “But I found him.” She said.“Oh…” he said with a solemn look. “At least you’ve found him, I don’t know when I will find mine.” “Did you lose something?” Elena asked calmly, as she watched him carefully. She didn’t plan all this. Trying to reach out to him, make him feel happy. She had just wanted to take a glimpse of him and
Victoria and Rex exchanged glance as they opened their mouths in bewilderment. “You even know his name?” Victoria asked.“That’s not the main issue. Let’s get this over with. What’s the plan? I don’t care about any of them. I just need my son. I need him by my side.” Elena said with a new found determination.“Why did you change your mind suddenly, about Angelo? That is his name right?” Rex asked as he watched her intently.Elena stared dreamily. “You haven’t met him yet, that’s why you are so skeptical. He is a charming little kid. He would get you wrapped in his charm in just few minutes…” she sighed and rested back on her chair. “I couldn’t bear to leave him after we’ve met. And it looked like he was in pain. I felt like comforting him. It was pure misery watching him in pain.” “Wow. You’ve met.” Victoria said in awe. “I didn’t think you were interested in him.”“Which mother will not what to be with her child. I have a heart too!” She eyed Victoria as she stifled a laugh.“Sorry
“Ugh?” Rex gave her a questioning look.“Let me Seduce, Martino.” Victoria sat up, the same goes for Rex. “You know that is our best shot, Rex.” “No. Don’t. We talked about it. Elena will….”“You are worried about her. She is…”“And you are my girlfriend!” Rex interjected fiercely.“Don’t you know your plan is more dangerous. Even if Luca finds out she’s Elena, he wouldn’t dare hurt her. But you? Rio will crush you before you even know it.” Rex said with fierce determination but Victoria still gave him a insistent gaze.“They haven’t seen me before, they don’t knew we are connected….I will be just some girl Martino is hanging out with. It’s not like I’m gonna sleep with him or something.” Victoria frowned. Rex sighed as he licked his lips. Victoria held his hand and rubbed it slowly. “I will be fine. Please, let’s do this. And end it once and for all.” “Elena will never agree.” Rex said with a frown.“Not if we tell her. This will be our little secret.” Victoria gave him a reassuri
Victoria didn’t immediately tell Martino her wish in the boxing ring, instead she helped him out and when they were out of the underground boxing ground, now in a cafe. “Are you going to look at my face all night?” Martino frowned after the waiter had taken their orders.“Am I not allowed to do so?” Victoria smirked.“Where did you learn how to box like that?” Martino asked, disregarding her reply.“My father.” She said curtly as if she was not interested in furthering the conversation.“He was a professional?” Martino raised a brow.“Something like that.” Victoria shrugged.Martino nodded. “So are you a professional boxer?”Victoria watched him for while then her lips curved into a smile. “Why? You still can’t get over the fact that I kicked your ass.”Martino drew a deep breath. “Something like that.”Victoria scoffed and shook her head.“So what’s your wish? I don’t have all day.” “Aren’t you scared?” Victoria pressed.“What?”“I mean I’ve been unpredictable all night. Aren’t you