Irene —Suzy squeezed my hand, her voice filled with determination. "You are strong, Irene. Don't let this break you. Take all the time you need to heal, but remember that you deserve to be happy. And if that means moving on without Benjamin, then so be it."Her words struck a chord within me, giving me a glimmer of hope. Maybe, just maybe, there was a chance for me to find happiness again. But first, I needed to focus on healing, on figuring out what I truly wanted.Days turned into weeks, and the pain slowly began to dull. I found solace in spending time with my children, immersing myself in their laughter and joy. Sofia continued to ask about her father, and I struggled with finding the right words to explain the situation to her.One evening, as I tucked her into bed, she looked up at me with her big, innocent eyes. "Mommy, why are you still angry at Daddy?"I took a deep breath, summoning the strength to answer her question honestly. "Sweetheart, sometimes people make mistakes th
ISABELLA —" Congratulations on being Enzo's wife to be." A middle age woman said while Enzo was being congratulated."Thank you," I said a bit confused on what she was referring to."You stole another woman's fiance, I hope you enjoy it." She added, making me stare at her in surprise."What are you insinuating!!" I asked."You stole Miss Aurora's rightful position, how slutty of you." The woman said before stomping off."Haaaa, what guts she had." I said to myself before turning around to walk when I looked at myself In the mirror. It was true, I was too used to disguising myself that I look nothing like my real self, I now dye my hair and wear fake lenses all the time even Enzo doesn't know what I really look like.I entered the bathroom, closing the door behind me. My hands trembled slightly as I reached up to the mirror, staring at my reflection. It was time to reveal my true self, to let go of the disguise I had worn for so long.Taking a deep breath, I began the process of remov
ISABELLA —I took a deep breath, my mind racing with conflicting emotions. But when I looked into Enzo's eyes, I saw the unwavering love and support that he had always shown me. It gave me the strength I needed to face the challenges ahead."I'm ready, Enzo," I said, my voice steady despite the fear bubbling within me. "I'm ready to confront Aurora and my father, to stand up for our love. Let's do this together."Enzo smiled, relief washing over his face. He pulled me into a tight embrace, his arms wrapping around me protectively. In that moment, I felt safe and secure, knowing that no matter what happened, we would face it together.We spent the next few days preparing for the conference meeting. Enzo made phone calls, setting up a time and place for everyone to gather. He reached out to his friends, explaining the situation and his intentions. It wasn't an easy conversation, but Enzo was determined to make his voice heard.As the day of the conference meeting approached, the tension
Irene —-"Please don't go Benjamin, I plead with you not to go. I have a bad feeling about everything and your traveling." I said to Benjamin but instead he pulled me closer to his chest."If I don't go they would disturb my family and I am not ready to put Sofia's life at risk in any way and most especially you." Benjamin assured me.Tears streamed down my face as I listened to Benjamin explain the dangerous situation he was facing. He had always shielded me from his involvement in the mafia world, but now, I couldn't escape the reality of the danger that surrounded us.Benjamin cupped my face, his eyes filled with both determination and love. "Irene, I need to protect you and Sofia. If I don't face these threats head-on, they will continue to come after us. I can't let that happen."I nodded, my voice choked with emotion. "I understand, Benjamin. I just... I can't bear the thought of losing you."Benjamin pressed his forehead against mine, his grip on me tightening. "I won't let any
Irene —"What!!!!?!!" I yelled unexpectedly." What? You scared me." Benjamin said, acting like he was frightened."You can't do that." I said to Benjamin but he chuckled, signaling everyone to leave the office. After they all excused themselves, Benjamin pulled me up and hugged me before planting a quick kiss on my lips.."I know you would refuse, that's why I made it more like a surprise."I stared at Benjamin, my mind reeling from his announcement. Becoming the CEO of Galiano Corporation was not something I had ever expected or even considering, and the thought of taking on such a big responsibility was overwhelming."Benjamin, I can't..." I began, my voice filled with uncertainty.He held my hands firmly, his eyes pleading with mine. "Irene, please. I know it's a lot to ask, but I trust you more than anyone else to take care of this company. Miguel will be there to support you, and I believe in your abilities."Tears welled up in my eyes as I looked at Benjamin, realizing how much
AURORA —-"Ahhhh!!! That bitch….she got everything that belonged to me!!!!" I exclaimed, throwing down anything that came my way in anger while my ex boyfriend sat down smoking as he laughed out loud."I thought you would never come back to me because you had Benjamin, so what happened this time? You're Not the one I see in magazines but your sister and her child." Hugh said."You better shut the fuck up!!! I am not here because I want you to rub it on my face that I failed. I need you to help me!!" I yelled throwing the vase in his direction but it didn't get to him."So you want me to kill her or what?" Hugh asked with his same devilish smirk plastered on his face."You can't kill her so stop staring at me like that." I hissed before taking a seat in frustration."You do know you can't kidnap her because she is heavily guarded and even if you do Benjamin would not still love you." Hugh mocked."Just shut up and let me think!!"As I sat there, racking my brain for a way to separate B
Irene —-"Aurora was here?" I asked my secretary who nodded positively, before handing me a file." We also have someone who submitted his application. He said he is really in need of your aid and would be happy if you could employ him here." She added while I went through the file slowly." Hugh Culkin." I whispered to myself as I read through his file, he looked really poor. I don't really have a choice but to help him."Schedule a time with him from tomorrow."I requested before walking into my office.After reviewing Hugh Culkin's file, I couldn't help but feel a pang of empathy for him. He seemed to be in desperate need of a job, and despite my reservations about his connection to Aurora, I decided to give him a chance. I asked my secretary to schedule an interview with him for the following day, along with the other applicants.Once the interview schedule was set, I called my secretary into my office. "Could you please ask Aurora to come see me?" I requested, hoping to have a con
Irene —-Something about the way Aurora looks at Hugh makes me think she fancies him."So why should I employ in my company? And as the news goes the company belongs to my husband who is now on a business trip so I won't want him rejecting you when he returns because you don't meet up with his expectations." I said to Hugh who gives Aurora the weird looks again, something is definitely between these two."Because I have really been in search of a good job and now that I have seen one I would make sure to put in all my best to show you my worth." He said with a confident smile while his gaze still continued to linger around Aurora.I would really need to investigate more about this guy before accepting him, I won't want to make any mistake while Benjamin Is away."Is that all the plans you have for this company? And which position do you have in mind?" I asked Hugh who smiled."The plans I have for this company can only be shown to you if I join your company, I don't words can describe
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 Benjamin’s right hand man or whatever…I wanted to see Benjamin’s miserable face in that condition.” Hugh said before laughing evilly again.“Don’t dare talk about Benjamin 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 Benjamin 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. Benjamin's recovery and his memory of me depended on Hugh's ability to manipulate the situation. I c
Irene—-“Benjamin almost died!!!” I yelled like it just happened, “Calm down Irene… it was really critical but we got a hang of it and that’s why you saw Benjamin.” 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 Irene.” Alex added while I continued to stare at Benjamin 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 Benjamin 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. Benjamin had come back to me, but not in the way I had hoped. He w
Irene—-As I was about to ask Alex about any updates, my phone buzzed with a message. It was from the doctor, informing me that Benjamin 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. Benjamin 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. "Benjamin, can you hear me?" I whispered, my voice filled with hope.There was no response. Benjamin'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 Benjamin had suffered a severe brain injury during the attack, which had resulted in his current co
Irene—-“ yes she had full access to Benjamin for goodness sake she was Benjamin’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 Irene 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 ma
Irene—-Benjamin's expression softened, and he gently brushed a strand of hair away from my face. "I'm sorry, Irene. 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 Benjamin had made the right decision. Our love was strong, but it couldn't protect us from the dangers that lurked in the shadows.Benjamin took a step closer, his hand caressing my cheek. "I promise, Irene, 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?” Benjamin 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
Irene——“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."Irene, 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. I turn
I 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 breath of relief. "Oh,
As Alex drove us towards the airport , the tension in the car was palpable. The rain poured heavily, obscuring the road ahead, and thunder rumbled ominously in the distance. The weather seemed to mirror the turmoil in my heart as I desperately tried to reach irene, only to be met with a constant "call failed" message.The worry gnawed at my insides, threatening to consume me. What if something had happened to irene and Sofia? What if Barnabas had already gotten to them? The thought sent a surge of fear through me, making it difficult to breathe."Benjamin, we have to stay calm," Alex said, his voice filled with concern. "We can't jump to conclusions. irene is strong, and she knows how to protect herself and Sofia."I nodded, trying to take comfort in Alex's words. He was right. irene was a force to be reckoned with, and she had shown time and time again that she could handle herself. But that didn't stop the fear from gripping my heart.We continued on our journey, the rain pouring do
Benjamin —-It's been more than two weeks and I still haven't been able to return to Irene, what if she loses hope on my return. Those bastards!!! Barnabas and co, they would all pay for this.I won't forget the attack they planned on me and immediately I got to my warehouse. They blew it up, shooting me three times. They would pay for ever crossing paths with Benjamin Ferrari.I groaned in pain as the memories flooded my mind. It had been a peaceful day at the warehouse, or so I thought. Alex and I were going about our usual business when suddenly, the sound of gunfire erupted, shattering the silence.Bullets flew in every direction, shattering glass and tearing through walls. Alex and I dove for cover, trying to avoid getting hit. The attackers seemed relentless, their aim deadly accurate. I knew we were outnumbered and outgunned.As the chaos ensued, I could hear Alex yelling at me to stay down and take cover. But I couldn't just hide while they tried to take me out. I had to fight