ISABELLA
I could feel a little dizzy already on my way in, as I held on to Arianna who had her whole body moving from left to right of the club.
I searched around for Aurora wondering where exactly she had wandered of to as I was meant to watch her all night.
I tapped on Arianna who yelled to the sound of the music as we entered.
“Seen Aurora?” I yelled into her ears as I had my eyes around the club still in search of her.
“Over there!!” she yelled pointing to the bar.
I had been a bit surprised seeing her over at the bar, as I had expected her to dance into the crowd like the spoilt little brat she was.
“Come on!” I said pulling Arianna alongside as we were headed to the bar.
“One shot of Vodka and soda please!” I said waving to the bar man.
“Two shots of Mojito!!” Arianna yelled as she settled into the chair right in front of Aurora, who seemed a little upset with us being around her.
“What are you having young lady?” I asked touching her by the shoulders.
“Negroni Sir!” she called out to the waiter beside her as she took in the shot, ignoring like I wasn't even there.
And then, I bent towards her ear as I whispered a few words to her.
“Remember, no phones tonight!” I said smiling.
“And try to be on your best behavior this time” I added moving over to the chair beside Arianna who gulped down on her shots as she had her eyes closed.
I held on to my glass as I gulped down on my shot, feeling the mild bittersweet taste as it is ran down my throat.
I had my eyes up glancing around the club, as I found eyes watching me.
I turned to the side facing the bar the minute I found it odd of them starting plainly at me.
And of course everybody knew me to be the first, legitimate daughter and heiress of my father Leonardo Dante.
The major reason I find us being quite out of the book, as a lot would want to take pictures of us being and would probably want to have us blackmailed.
I had my face turned sideways and away from the men, sitting right opposite us as they had their eyes locked in our direction.
I was used to the fact that a lot would stare from a distance and even make faces towards me, but never have the courage to walk-up to me.
And apparently, I hated how it made me feel most times.
“Come on order more shots girl!!!” Arianna yelled as she flipped her hair to the side smiling at the bar man.
“Flirt!!” I cursed under my breath.
“More of what we just had please!” I called out to the bar man.
He gave a nod as he had two glass raised pouring into them more mixtures.
The moment I realized they had taken off their eyes, I had my focus back on the lady who stripped around the pole in front of us.
I loved how sexy and bold she looked twirling herself around the pole.
I gulped down on my second shot feeling a bit dizzy, but still in place.
The minute I had my focus off the lady, I met eyes with another gentleman who couldn't take his eyes off me.
I looked away the minute I felt his eyes already taking off my clothes.
He may not have had that in mind, but that was exactly how it felt in my head.
I could tell from the way I looked away, taking my eyes off him completely he must have felt embarrassed.
But that's what a Dante that I am, is meant to do.
Isn't it?…
The minute I turned to face my glass on the table, I felt all tipsy as the walls around the club felt like they were moving in rhythm with the music which echoed in the air.
“Do you feel tipsy yet?” Arianna asked laughing out loud as I suddenly felt the urge to have more shots taken.
“More shots please!!” I called out to the waiter.
“Yes!!”
“That's the spirit!!” Arianna yelled as she had her hands up in the air.
“More shots waiter!!” I called out to the waiter.
“Ten shots of tequila should do the trick of getting completely wasted” Aurora said giggling as she joined.
“And what are you giggling about?” I asked feeling disgusted over the way she giggled staring at me.
“Just admit it, you are the worst Stepsister ever!!” she yelled at me.
“I can't hear you over this loud music Sorella!!” I responded, knowing fully well that I heard every word she said.
“You are boring!” she yelled back making silly faces.
Hearing what she had just said, I felt dared.
“You think I'm boring?!!”
“Fine!!” I said.
“Ten shots please!!” I yelled to the bar man as I stood up to my feet.
“Coming right up!!” he responded as he had ten mini shot glasses arranged in the Generic Tequila shots rack.
“One drive downtown to getting wasted!!”
“Woo hoo!!” Arianna yelled as she had her hands up in the air.
I smiled knowing exactly what I was signing up for, but then again I wasn't going to have this kind of opportunity months afterwards, as heiress to the Dante's was going to be all about the family's legacy.
“Here Miss Dante” the bar man said smiling to me as he had the rack placed right in front of me.
“Ready?!!” Aurora yelled standing right beside me.
Holding on to the first shot, I wasn't sure I was meant to do this but just for the fun anyway.
I gulped down on the first glass, as I had the second taken as well followed by the others.
I paused to belch on the fifth shot, as I could feel my head banging already.
“Go on!!”
“You are close!!” Aurora yelled like she was enjoying all of it more than I was.
I had my eyes closed feeling disgusted over the sixth glass, as it felt completely sour and bitter down my throat.
“I'm done girls!!” I yelled waving my hands to cut them off from wanting to hype me to take in the rest.
“You were so close!!” Aurora said as she gulped down on the remaining.
I held on to the table, feeling so dizzy afterward as my speech was gradually becoming slurred.
I could feel the pupil size of my eyeballs becoming dilated as I had my head down to the table not being able to withstand the swaying of the room.
And just as I had my banging head down to the table, the Dj had the music switched to the next which apparently was my favorite.
“That's our song girl!!” Arianna yelled standing up on her feet as we both sang along joining the crowd.
“Vamos a la playa!!”
“La bomba estalló!!” we both chorused as we joined the crowd.
My head banged so hard in rhythm with the music as I swayed my hips from left to right relishing the feel of the alcohol in my head.
As I danced my way through the crowd, I realized I felt a lot lightheaded than earlier before.
“I feel so amazing!!” I yelled as Arianna and I
The whole room twirled around in my head, as it felt good with the music in the air.
I had wanted to take a break from all the yelling and dancing as it was all slowly getting into my head.
But still, I was enjoying every bit of what was happening.
And just as Arianna and I danced to the music, Aurora
Suddenly thought of it fun to join us.
“Who's the boring now?” I asked mockingly enjoying myself as the music went on and on.
I had felt a bit exhausted, yet somehow energetic to dance even more.
“You seem tired!” Aurora yelled into my ear as she danced behind me.
I smiled knowing how wasted I had slowly become in the twinkle of an eye.
My head banged so hard that I could tell I was definitely going to be left with a hangover by morning.
“Do you need more shots?” Aurora asked smiling at me.
I suddenly wondered how she looked so much in shape, dancing.
Unlike me having to feel exhausted over just little shots.
I smiled nodding for her not to, but I guess she had taken my no for a yes.
She went off to the bar, as she had come back few mins afterwards holding a shot glass.
“Here!” she said handing the glass over to me, smiling as she let go of the glass.
And of course, seeing the liquor swimming in the glass felt so tempting that I couldn't resist.
“To freedom!!” I yelled as I gulped down the last shot for the night.
Freedom!!!…
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, a
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—-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