Irene —Was that a gunshot I just heard? "Mommy, what was that?" Sofia asked very surprised to how loud what ever that was sounded."It's nothing honey, just stay inside while I go check it out for ." I said about to head out when one of the maids held my hand tightly." What's wrong?" I asked the maid who had a sad expression on her face." I need to keep you inside this room for your safety. We are used to things like this but this is your first witnessing things like this." The maid said like it wasn't a new thing."What if he gets hurt?" I asked.The maid chuckled before placing Sofia on a sofa and moving closer to my ear." Benjamin is a Mafia boss not just a Mafia, even death is scared of Benjamin." The maid whispered to me.I couldn't believe what the maid had just said. Benjamin, is really a Mafia boss? The man I had come to love and trust was really involved in such a dangerous and illegal world? It was overwhelming to think about."Are you serious?" I whispered, my voice fi
Irene —-Time seemed to stand still as we chased our release, our bodies moving in perfect harmony. Pleasure surged through me like waves crashing against the shore, each one stronger and more intense than the last. The world around us faded away, leaving only us and the ecstasy that consumed us.After letting go of each other, I turned to look at him as we slept side by side breathing heavily."How come you never told me you love me?" I said to him making him chuckle before staring up at the ceiling."Because when I really love someone I don't believe in mere words, I prefer to show you how much I love you and I should be asking you that question since you never really acted like you loved me from the start." Benjamin replied also placing me in a tight corner as I also realized I have never really told him how much I love him.Benjamin's words rattled me to my core. He was right, I had never fully admitted my feelings for him. I had kept my l
Irene —-After the photoshoot, I eagerly went through all the photos, my heart fluttering with excitement. Each picture captured Sofia's beauty and innocence, radiating joy and happiness. I couldn't help but smile at every shot, feeling a swell of pride as I saw my little girl shining in the spotlight.As I scrolled through the images on the photographer's website, I couldn't believe the overwhelming response they were receiving online. People were captivated by Sofia's charm and were instantly drawn to her. The comments poured in, praising her cuteness and predicting a bright future for her. The photos had truly become a sensation overnight.I showed Benjamine the photos, and he beamed with pride. "Irene, look at our little superstar. She's stealing the hearts of so many people," he said, his eyes shining with delight.I nodded, feeling a mixture of happiness and anxiety. While the positive comments were overwhelming, I couldn't shake off the fear of Sofia's biological father resurfa
Benjamine—As I made my way back to the relaxation area, my mind still filled with thoughts of Irene and Suzy, I unexpectedly bumped into Aurora, Irene's sister. My heart skipped a beat, and a knot formed in my stomach. We hadn't seen each other in days, after she made that threat to me, not since she had made her intentions towards me clear and I had rejected her advances."Benjamine, fancy meeting you here," Aurora purred, a seductive smile playing on her lips. She looked stunning, dressed in a revealing robe that left little to the imagination.I took a step back, feeling a surge of unease. "Aurora, what are you doing here? I thought we were never really going to meet."She shrugged casually, her eyes narrowing as she assessed me. "Well, things changed. And when I heard you were here with Irene and her friend, I couldn't resist seeing what all the fuss was about.""How did you even know we were coming here?" I asked her."Maybe I followed you." She said with a wicked smirk.I took
Irene —-"Is it true Benjamin??"I asked again to be sure of what I just heard. But he kept quiet like he couldn't hear any of the things I just said."Irene, it's not the way you think. I also just found out." Benjamin pleaded, making me gasp in surprise."You knew Sofia was your daughter?!!" I asked again in confusion."I just found out too. I am sorry I didn't tell you." Benjamin said to me, while Aurora laughed."You see what I am saying father, she is standing with the man who impregnated and she still can't tell even after 5 years and the huge fact that Sofia is the exact copy of Benjamin." Aurora said, making me stare at Benjamin even more kinly and it was there all along. I just couldn't see it, Benjamin and Sofia had the exact same resemblance.My mind felt like it was spinning. How could I have been so blind? How could Benjamin have kept such an important truth from me? The weight of betrayal settled heavily on my chest, and tears welled up in my eyes."Benjamin... how could
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
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