ISABELLA
I held on to my head, the minute it felt even worse.
Aurora swayed her hips and body to the sound of the music, which I just wasn't feeling anymore.
At this point, I knew I had to take a break or I would probably crash by the wayside.
“Are you good?” Aurora asked, staring at me.
I didn't know how I felt exactly, but knew It was indeed feeling different from what I had felt earlier on.
“Talk to me Bella,” Aurora said, holding on to my back.
“I…” I stuttered as I looked for the right words in my head to express myself on how I felt.
“I just need to rest” I said, holding on to my head as I felt so wasted.
I wonder how It was that I was feeling this way, and I could tell something was wrong.
“I don't…” I stuttered moving away from the crowd.
“I don't feel good,” I said, still holding on to my head as I walked away.
I scanned through the club in search of Arianna but was confused on how she had suddenly disappeared into the crowd.
I had both hands holding up my head, as I thought of why I had agreed getting this wasted in the first place.
A couple of minutes afterward, silence followed in my head as I watched in silence how the others in the club danced and moved their bodies to the rhythm of the song playing in the background.
Which apparently, at this point I couldn't hear.
And just as the silence took over my head, I heard Aurora laughing towards me as she had around her some men.
“Where's Arianna?” I asked, feeling I was slowly missing out on something in my head.
I could recall guys around the club, not being able to approach but now here they were right in front of me.
“Have you had enough fun yet?” Aurora asked, smiling at me as she threw herself over to the gentleman behind her.
I had wanted to scold and yell at her, but surprisingly the feeling up in my head made me feel less prim and more welcoming.
I smiled at the gentleman right beside them as he held on to my hand by the bar.
And then, he moved closer whispering into my ears.
“I have someone who could help you relax!” he said calmly into my ears.
The minute he did, his words sent cold chills down my spine but surprisingly I felt disgusted.
I suddenly felt the urge to have him taken out of the club and ordered to be beaten.
But soon remembered, that we were all alone here in the nightclub, surrounded by the faces of people who wanted nothing other than what they could get from the Dante's.
Either the good way or the bad way, in any way possible.
I knew I was going to get into so much trouble by morning, as I had let us wander into a nightclub without any protection.
I was more than doomed
“Fuck off!!” I said into his face as I had my head down to the table.
The music went on and on as the voice of Aurora and her new found partner echoed up in my head.
I shook my head slowly to the music, remembering I had come in with a friend who is nowhere to be found at the moment.
“Where the hell are you Arianna?” I asked myself as I struggled with my purse, in search of my phone.
I had been too wasted to even notice the time on the screen of my phone.
I swayed from left to right, trying to get a better view of the screen of my phone even in my drunken state.
But I had taken a quick faint glance, and apparently, the time turned out to be 2:10 am.
“Come on girl!” Aurora said, pulling me away from the bar as I was no longer in control of myself the moment I started walking.
The flash from the led light shone brightly into my eyes making it a bit hard to see.
As we pushed through the crowd in front of us.
And just as we kept moving, the music died down.
I held on to my head feeling lighter up in my head as it felt more like I was floating up in the air.
I could feel someone pulling me away, but in that short memory my vision suddenly became blurred as I paused by the way not knowing where we were exactly.
And in that little moment of not being in control of my vision and body, I gave up at the tip of not wanting any more worse procedure up in my head.
My eyelids were failing at a point, but still my ears could pick out a few voices as they laughed and giggled amongst themselves.
I tried calling out to Aurora, who surprisingly felt far away in my head.
“Auro…” I stuttered as I staggered by the way.
“Aurora!!” I called out calmly, as my words were slowly starting to fail me.
My hands felt more like it had a mind of its own, as It trembled over what was slowly happening to me.
The more I tried resisting the fact that I was wasted, the more it had me completely intoxicated.
What's happening?… I muttered to myself as I could no longer feel my legs.
The faint music coming from the background filled my head and I could no longer withstand any of what was happening.
I paused the minute I was done trying to get my head together, but none of any of that worked.
Instead, it was slowly getting worse.
And just then, I had my eyes closed as I could no longer hear the song in the background playing in my head anymore.
In that little moment, everything around me felt so calm as I blacked out.
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I had woken up to the loud banging sound up in my head, and as I wondered how it was I had gotten all the way to the house in one piece.
I pulled myself up holding onto my head, which didn't want to subside even as I had my fingers running through my hair.
I turned to my side in search of my phone, wondering what time it was.
I got up to my feet wandering off into the bathroom to pee.
But surprisingly, I felt a little bit different down in my pussy.
I washed up myself, walking over to the mirror by the sink.
I stood for a couple of minutes staring into my reflection in the mirror, as I splashed water to my face.
I felt a bit re-freshened the minute the warm water came in contact with my skin.
I had my face dabbed with the face towel by the side of my bathroom drawer, inhaling the fresh scent from the towel I had neatly folded into the drawers.
I could still feel my head banging so hard like I had it dashed against a rock.
“A coffee or tea should do the trick” I muttered to myself, moving away from the bathroom heading back to my room.
I sat back to the bed, contemplating whether or not to head into the kitchen to make coffee.
But I felt too lazy to move an inch, as my whole body ached from last night.
I held on to my neck as I could suddenly feel it aching a bit.
I moved closer to the mirror beside my closet, wanting to check what it was exactly.
The minute I had my hands on the left-hand side of my neck, I could now see a clearer view of what ached this bad.
Apparently there were marks by the side of my neck.
Good gracious!!!… I muttered to myself.
I stared plainly at my neck wondering how it had gotten all the way there.
I leaned forward to the mirror wanting to be sure it is what I think it is.
And the closer I zoomed in on the mark, the more convinced I was.
A love bite?…
A hickey?…
It felt weird thinking about it over and over again in my head.
I felt confused on how I had gotten a love bite, without a single memory on how it had gotten up to that point.
I stared down at my dress as it reeked of alcohol and sweat.
I had myself stripped naked in front of a full-length mirror, staring at my reflection.
I made a 360 turn around the mirror, noticing how different my body looked from the night before.
“Something isn't right,” I said to myself as I moved over to the bathtub, as I had it filled with warm bubbles.
Just what my body was so much in need of.
I stepped into the tub, as I laid to relax for a little bit and just as I did, it clicked in my head.
The hickey, the body aches and funny weird feeling down my body.
Apparently, it turns out I had sex.
Fuck!!!…
ISABELLA I stared into my reflection in the mirror as I had been shocked from the result I was getting from the strip I held in the bathroom. “No!!” “This can’t be happening!” I shot at my reflection in the bathroom as I kept yelling and yelling. “I can’t accept this!” I Yelled staring at my reflection in the mirror as I tried holding back the tears welling up in my eyes. Questions on how any of this came about, kept ringing over and over in my head as I broke into tears. I staggered my way out of the bathroom as fear gripped me. “What was I to do?” I asked myself feeling so confused. I tried pulling myself together as I sat back to the ground, with my body curled around my leg. I broke into tears as I could no longer deprive myself from the tears that rolled down my cheeks. I was in a big mess, and didn’t even know how I had gotten myself here in the process. I thought about the night I had been out with the girls, as I tried to recall all that happened on that night. I
ISABELLA I could feel my palm sweaty after I heard the news of me being pregnant. I held my hand to my mouth the minute I got into my car as I tried not to yell. “How the fuck did I get pregnant?” This apparently was the only question going on and on in my head. I broke into tears the minute I felt the world crashing in on me. I suddenly wanted it all to end. I had my head to the steering as I cried out wishing the amount of tears I had released at that point would take it all away. I couldn't stand the pain of being tagged a legitimate daughter to a well known business tycoon, getting pregnant and even worse, to a stranger. I started off the engine, not knowing where exactly to go. I sped of on the road track as I had suddenly wanted to end it all. Probably of my father loosing his daughter to death by accident would cover up the shame I was about bringing to the Family plate. I held on to the steering zooming off the tracks, and just as I did my phone buzzed in the passeng
ISABELLA"What do you mean you saw your daddy?" I questioned Sofia, squirting to her size but her smile was beeming with excitement making me doubt if it was an imagination of her's."Yes I saw him and he told me he would be back, he just had to make an important call." Sofia said to me with excitement, I looked up at the CEO who was clearly angry at the little trouble Sofia was staring at and she doesn't even seem to care about any of that."Stop saying that, how can you just assume your father was her when you have never seen him before?" I questioned again, trying my best to keep my voice down so the CEO behind me won't hear."It doesn't matter mommy, it was him. I know it was him." She insisted." Can you please take her out of here already?" The CEO said." You heard what the boss just said, we need to leave." I said to her but Sofia who smiles back," That's better, that way we would get the chance to see daddy outside. If we stay here we won't be able to see him". Sofia respond
My mind was filled with worry and confusion as I paced back and forth in our small apartment. The stranger's promise to Sofia had caught me off guard, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. How could he make such a promise when he knew nothing about us? What if he never showed up again? Sofia's hopes would be shattered, and my heart would break along with hers.I couldn't ignore the nagging feeling in my gut that something wasn't right. How could Sofia be so sure that he was her father? I had always told her that her father was on a business trip, but now doubts began to creep into my mind. What if I had been lied to all these years? What if Sofia's real father was out there somewhere?As I continued to worry, Sofia came running into the room, a big smile on her face. She had a way of bringing light into even the darkest moments."Mama, did you see how much daddy loves me?" she exclaimed, her eyes shining with excitement. "He promised to see me again!"I forced a smile, not w
ENZO —I watched as Isabella took Sofia away with her, I don't know what had suddenly gotten into me I can't even let go of Sofia for a second, like she is already a part of me and it hasn't even been up to a day."Boss, Miguel is ready to see you". One of my guard said clearly surprised to see me in the building kitchen."Tell him to come and meet me here." I instructed still trying my best to get the image of Sofia out of my mind."Sir, here in the kitchen?""Do I need to repeat myself?" I asked making the guard rush out. I need to see Sofia again atleast that would be the only way I would be in my right state of mind.Few minutes after continuously thinking about the little angel that just walked into my life.When Miguel walked also a bit stunned to see my waiting in this area of the building."ENZO?" He called joining me beside the counter."Miguel." I replied, that was our unique way of greeting each other."Why do you want to meet me here, you could have to my office or better s
"So tell me princess, what and what did your daddy buy for you?" I asked Sofia the minute we stepped into our apartment but she seemed quiet and walked directly to the sofa."Why can't daddy stay with us?" She asked, staring deep into my eyes with her sparkling deep blue eyes."That wasn't the answer to the question I asked you." I said also avoiding her questions, Sofia might be just 5 years old but she was definitely wiser than I expected."And why would you want him to stay with us don't you know he has other jobs to do than stay here?" I said a few minutes after not getting any response from Sofia."Because he is my daddy and I want to have a happy family like my friend's." She said sniffing quietly,I dropped the luggages in my hands and rushed up to her cleaning the tears on her cheeks."You don't have to cry Sofia, no one is taking your father away from you." I said but she shrugged."It's a lie," she insisted."And why do you think so?" I questioned sitting beside her."Because
ISABELLA —"Why would you assume that I was being scolded by my boss?" I asked, feeling the intensity in his eyes as she stared directly into mine with a fierce look. I slowly tried to pull my hands out of his grip but he wasn't letting go and for a split second there I was totally out of breath.Suddenly, he gave out a sheepish smirk."That's better, if he did not scold you in any way then let's go out for lunch like Sofia requested." He said relaxing back on his seat making Sofia jump up in excitement.As Enzo, Sofia, and I walked out of the building, hand in hand, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. I knew that Miguel's threat still lingered, and his encounter with Enzo earlier had only heightened my worries.As we stepped outside, the afternoon sun greeted us, casting a warm glow over the busy streets. Sofia's excitement was contagious as she bounced beside us, her little hand swinging back and forth between Enzo's and mine."Where should we go for lunch, Sofia?" Enzo aske
ISABELLA —"Sofia I love you and so does your father." I said slowly, cleaning the tears from my cheeks before she noticed anything."That's a big lie, because Daddy told me he wasn't sure he was my father."My heart broke into a thousand pieces as Sofia's words echoed in my ears. How could Enzo say such a thing to her? It felt like a knife to my chest, and I struggled to find the right words to comfort her."Sofia, Daddy loves you more than anything in this world," I said, my voice shaking. "Sometimes, people say things they don't mean when they're angry or upset. It doesn't change the fact that you are his princess, and he loves you unconditionally."Sofia's eyes welled up with tears as she looked at me, searching for reassurance. "But why would Daddy say something like that, Mama? Doesn't he want to be my Daddy anymore?"I took a deep breath, trying to gather my thoughts. "Sometimes, adults have their own problems and worries, Sofia. Life can be complicated, and people say things t
ISABELLA—-I quickly dialed Alex's number, my fingers trembling slightly with anticipation. I needed to warn him about Aurora's threats and make sure he was prepared for whatever she had planned."Isabella, what's wrong?" Alex answered, his voice filled with concern."Aurora just paid me a visit at the office," I said, my voice urgent. "She's more determined than ever to make me pay for being with Enzo. I can feel that she has a plan, Alex. We need to be more vigilant, especially when it comes to Enzo's safety."There was a brief pause on the other end of the line, and then Alex spoke, his voice steady. "I understand, Isabella. I'll make sure to increase security around Enzo. We won't let anything happen to him.""Thank you, Alex," I said, relief flooding through me. I knew I could count on him to protect Enzo. "Please keep me updated on any suspicious activities or threats. We need to stay one step ahead of Aurora.""I will, Isabella," Alex assured me. "Just focus on taking care of E
ISABELLA——“ I need to go get something’s at home I hope you can watch over Enzo safely?” I said to Alex who smiles.“ I would protect him with my life if I have to.” Alex assured before gazing back at Enzo who hasn’t been able to close his eyes since he opened them last night.“Thank you so much Alex for not ever giving up on my Enzo.” I said to Alex before placing a kiss on Enzo’s forehead.I have to return to the office and make sure they aren’t feeling relaxed because I am not around to handle them.And Sofia had to go back to school and not continue to cry her eyes out for Enzo.Immediately I came out of the hospital I saw lots of men in black gathered around my car with fierce looks.“Uhh, who are you people.” I asked while Sofia just stared at them in surprise.“Huge men.” Sofia murmured.One of the guards rushed up to me taking off his glasses.“We haven’t seen Mr Ferrari for two months or more and we had to activate the distress mode which he had set up for you two now we are
AURORA——“Ugh!!!! That bitch!!!” I exclaimed after making sure I was far from the ward.“ and what’s wrong this time?”Hugh asked from behind making me jerk up in scare.“Have you been standing here waiting for me since then?” I asked making Hugh chuckle.“I felt like strangling that Enzo’s right hand man or whatever…I wanted to see Enzo’s miserable face in that condition.” Hugh said before laughing evilly again.“Don’t dare talk about Enzo in that manner.” I warned Hugh while pointing my hands straight at his face. He unexpectedly pulls e to his chest with the same finger I pointed at him.“Ouch, Hugh you are hurting me.” I begged but he still didn’t let go.“Don’t you forget that the chances of Enzo coming back to you depends solely on me.” Hugh whispered to me through grunted teeth.I winced as Hugh's grip tightened around my wrist, his words sinking in. He was right. Enzo's recovery and his memory of me depended on Hugh's ability to manipulate the situation. I couldn't afford to le
ISABELLA—-“Enzo almost died!!!” I yelled like it just happened, “Calm down Isabella… it was really critical but we got a hang of it and that’s why you saw Enzo.” Alex assured me as I tried to keep a fake smile on my face.“You don’t have to keep trying to look happy if you are breaking down inside Isabella.” Alex added while I continued to stare at Enzo who was still lying still on the bed with his eyes wide opened.“ I missed him so much and was expecting him to come back to me in good health but he didn’t.” I whispered to myself.As I stood there, staring at Enzo lying motionless on the hospital bed, my mind began to wander. I had imagined his return so differently. I had pictured him walking through the front door, a smile on his face, his arms open wide to embrace me and our child. I had imagined him healthy and strong, ready to take on the world with us by his side.But reality had shattered those dreams. Enzo had come back to me, but not in the way I had hoped. He was weak, hi
ISABELLA—-As I was about to ask Alex about any updates, my phone buzzed with a message. It was from the doctor, informing me that Enzo had opened his eyes. Excitement and relief flooded through me, and I rushed to his room, eager to see him awake.But when I entered the room, my heart sank. Enzo was lying there, his eyes open but devoid of recognition. He stared blankly ahead, unable to move or speak. It was as if he was trapped in his own body, unable to communicate with the world.Tears welled up in my eyes as I approached him, gently taking his hand in mine. "Enzo, can you hear me?" I whispered, my voice filled with hope.There was no response. Enzo's gaze remained distant, his body still and unresponsive. It felt like a cruel twist of fate. He had opened his eyes, but he was still so far away from me.The doctor entered the room, his expression grave. He explained that Enzo had suffered a severe brain injury during the attack, which had resulted in his current condition. It was u
ISABELLA—-“ yes she had full access to Enzo for goodness sake she was Enzo’s personal doctor all through his time healing.” Alex said to me with regrets written all over his face.“Why couldn’t you force him to come back home immediately this happened to him and again why were you two rushing to come back, you do know I can actually take good care of myself without your guidance and I was doing that perfectly for more than month.” I said to Alex who tries his very best to avoid my gaze.“ I am really sorry Isabella but he is your fiancé, you know how stubborn he is and he doesn’t want you to see him in this state and secondly he was so fucking worried that barnabas got to you before he knew.”“Why is he so scared of barnabas… one thing I know about barnabas is that he is never scared of anyone no matter how you threaten him?”I asked Alex who murmured few words to himself.“ Alex, speak to me.” I said with a demanding tone to Alex.“ barnabas is more of an anonymous person in the mafi
ISABELLA—-Enzo's expression softened, and he gently brushed a strand of hair away from my face. "I'm sorry, Isabella. I never wanted to be away from you for so long," he replied, his voice filled with regret. "But I had to ensure your safety and deal with the threat that was looming over us. I couldn't risk putting you in danger."I nodded, understanding the weight of his words. As much as I had missed him, I knew that Enzo had made the right decision. Our love was strong, but it couldn't protect us from the dangers that lurked in the shadows.Enzo took a step closer, his hand caressing my cheek. "I promise, Isabella, I will do everything in my power to keep you safe. We'll face this threat together, and we'll come out stronger on the other side," he said, his voice filled with determination.“Where is Sofia?” Enzo asked, teasing my lips with his hands.“ in school.” I replied, trying my best not to blush.“She needs to stop going to school and attend private school at home to protec
ISABELLA——“Welcome Mrs Ferrari.” Few workers said to me as I marched in with a few guards by side and my dad behind me and Hugh opening the elevator for me before I got there.“Thanks Hugh, I hope you are enjoying the company on your first day?” I asked Hugh who nods with a weird smile and for some reasons I can’t point out he avoids my dads gaze…..where could aurora possibly be?“Your office?” Hugh asked about to press the elevator buttons.“Yes .” I replied.I entered my office and quickly settled in, checking my emails and going through my schedule for the day. Just as I was about to start on some paperwork, Miguel, my assistant, knocked on the door."Isabella, I'm sorry to interrupt, but there's an urgent meeting with all the staff. It seems important," Miguel informed me.I sighed, realizing that my plans for the day were about to change. "Alright, let's go," I said, grabbing my notebook and pen.As we made our way to the meeting room, I noticed my dad following closely behind.
Isabella—-Chapter 72I groaned as I opened my eyes, the morning sunlight filtering through the curtains. My body felt heavy with sleep, and I could hear Sofia's voice urging me to wake up. Rubbing the sleep from my eyes, I sat up and glanced at the clock on the bedside table. It was later than I usually woke up, but I reminded myself that I didn't have to rush off to work like everyone else.Aurora was already dressed and ready for work, sitting beside me with a teasing smile on her face. "Good morning, sister. Is this how you always sleep in and wake up late, despite having to go to work?" she asked, her tone playfully mocking.I chuckled, ruffling Sofia's hair as she climbed onto the bed with me. "Well, I don't have to adhere to the same schedule as everyone else anymore," I replied, my voice filled with amusement. "Besides, I've handed all your resumes to Miguel. He'll handle it from now on, so you're no longer under my wing."Aurora's eyes widened in surprise, and she let out a b