A renewed spirit overpowered me when Ethan said I could talk to Elliot. A lot of words that I wanted to say to him just started clouding my thoughts. I don't even need to practice what I'm going to say to him because I know exactly what I want to say to him to end this impasse. And that is why I was so confident in walking right through the room where Elliot was. I am Ariella Gregory, and I am a tough woman. I have to end this show once and for all. But then, as I called out to Markus and entered the room, the man I was so eager to see turned to look at me just at the exact same time that Markus did. And then he decided to just keep looking at me right there and then, as I stood directly in front of the two of them. And with Elliot gazing at me like that, I was actually left stunned, distracted, but most of all, dazed by those piercing blue eyes that seem to look right through my soul. Just as he was looking at me, I was left still in my place, looking at him the same way that he loo
And once again, I am lost in the heat of the moment. Reason deserted me again as I reciprocated the kiss with so much fervor that I could muster. And all the pain and hurt that I had felt before was totally forgotten by just this one kiss. How is it that Elliot always has this power over me? Why is it that with just a kiss, even without an apology, I can forget everything? With those questions in my mind, only one answer surfaced. Love. It is because of the love that I feel for him that makes me forget about everything. And just being in his arms makes me feel like I am home again. By closing my eyes, I tried to feel the strong desire in the kiss Elliot and I were sharing. I seemed to have no idea that it would be so much more than what I was expecting and dreamed of. Our hands are even having a mind of their own as we both explore each other's bodies. And as much as I want to gain control, my body is not letting me do so. The kiss became more heated and more fierce. But this wasn'
I have come to the point in my life where I don't want to easily believe in things because it just hurts me in the end. I don't want to have false hopes and end up being broken over and over again. I don't want to be stupid enough to just fall for a simple word of love with the slightest show of affection. I shouldn't anymore, even if I want to. And I just stood there motionless and speechless as I continued to gawk at Elliot with wide eyes. On the other hand, Elliot kept staring back at me with a worried expression on his face. We were both at a loss for words, so all we could do was gaze at each other. And as I chose to continue to be dazed by the man in front of me, the phrase "I love you, Ariella Gregory," kept repeating in my thoughts. Even though I'm not really sure whether I picked up correctly what he just said, it felt like I did though. Or at least that was what I kept telling myself. He just professed his love for me, but was that truly what he meant by those words that
At last, Elliot and I are together. Isn't that just a beautiful dream that I would want to keep holding on to forever? Elliot Allister is now my boyfriend. And how I wish that this dream wouldn't just end. In my dream, after several years of waiting, we have finally made it through the uphill battles just to be together. And now, can I just stay like this? I am afraid to wake up, knowing that once I open my eyes, everything will just disappear in a blur. But it seems that the people around me have other plans. A loud knock on the door of my bedroom suddenly startled me from the deep slumber and the wonderful dream that I was having. Then Markus starts yelling at me, "Ariella, are both of you dressed? Ari, are you done?" Why is he asking just that of me? I wondered to myself. "Ari, I'm coming in." He repeated to yell, followed by the rambling on the doorknob as he tried to get in. "Ariella, are you really not dressed?" Wait a minute, isn't the question supposed to be if I'm awake and
"Ma'am, the three bosses are waiting for you at the warehouse. And I am on strict instructions from your brother to tell you that you will only be given five minutes to show yourselves in there or he will come in here to get you both out." Those are the exact words of one of our men. But I don't seem to mind because Elliot and I are once again battling with our tongues for dominance in this lustful kiss. And I don't even know how to walk away from this just to see Ethan and Elliot's men. "Miss Ariella, can you hear me?" He shouted again from the door. I pushed Elliot on his chest, stopping the kiss as I answered, "Yeah. On our way out now. And tell him to take a chill pill." As soon as I heard him walk away from the door, I faced Elliot again with the still seductive look. "As much as I want to keep on kissing you, hun, we really have to go this time. I am sure as hell that that would be the final word before all of them came barging in here." Instead, he leaned over to me and gav
As soon as Elliot mentioned talking to my mother about us, Ethan dismissed the meeting right away. There is actually really nothing to discuss between our men and Elliot's. The issue ended the moment they saw that their big boss was absolutely and perfectly alright with me. And that was in fact, the easiest and quickest conversation we'd ever had as a mafia gang. And why should it not be when, technically speaking, the focus of the talk is my love life and not our nasty work? Following that conversation, we find ourselves in front of my mother and brother without wasting any more time. And I'm also not certain whether or not to be actually worried about all of this. To begin with, this is the very first time I have introduced my boyfriend to my mother and Ethan. Considering that I was living in my own reality at the time and my family was tolerant of me, my relationship with Matt was really just unusual. But Elliot wanted to do it this time, too. And it gives me a clearly different
I first genuinely thought that it was just a dream. And I would never want to wake up from such a beautiful dream where I am with the most important woman in my life. But from the moment I opened my eyes and felt Ari lying next to me, I just knew that everything was real. And that just made my heart giddy with excitement. I am Elliot Allister, and I am a mafia king, but I am hopelessly and foolishly in love with the woman beside me. We are really together now. And at this exact moment right now, our relationship is made official. Who would have anticipated that this was going to be the reality from which everything else would come for the both of us? Even though I may not have chosen the ideal course of action in relation to her, and even though I have absolutely hurt her, destiny has still brought me to my destination. Fate has still been good to me in lighting my way back to my love. And where else could that be but besides my love, Ariella Gregory. Ariella will always be the perfec
I kept pacing back and forth, not really knowing what I should do. Elliot has knocked several times already, and all I could say was that I'd be out in a minute or two. And that was about half an hour ago, or is it an hour already? I am really not so sure. It has taken me a lot longer than necessary to use Elliot's bathroom. And that is because of the sudden burst of apprehension and anxiety that I am feeling. Even though I want to just get out there and face him, I just can't seem to work up the courage and find the right time to do so. As soon as I thought about what was going to happen to us after I faced him in the bedroom, my heart began to beat furiously in my chest. But I can't be wrong about this. I also want this. In conformity with what he suggested earlier, I also desired a breakthrough between us tonight. But how is that supposed to happen when I am like a coward hiding in here? "Ari, sweetheart, are you coming out now?" He called again, and just merely hearing his voic
Finally, the story has come to an end. Apologies, as it took longer than I had expected because of a lot of circumstances and my busy schedule. This is not perfect as well, and I know that, but I really want to thank you all so much for the support and for giving this book a chance. I deeply appreciate all the readers and followers who are supporting my stories in GN. Please support and keep reading my other stories in GN: English: (On-going) The Dragster's Mafia Heiress The Runaways' Second Chance Mate Taglish: The Invisible Love of Billionaire (completed) Married to the Runaway Bride (completed) Falling for the Replacement Mistress (On-going) The Rise of the Fallen Ex-Wife (On-going) Entangled to the Hidden Mafia (On-going)
Two men could be seen discreetly bickering over something in the stillness of the night. And although what was happening was visible to the rest of the men on the ground with them, they all chose not to interfere at this moment. They know better than to meddle with something that is not their concern. No one can genuinely understand what the verbal hubbub that is occurring between the two is all about as well. But whatever it is, it begins to appear to be about something big and important for the two to face off on the grounds just like that. The two men exchanged dirty, mean looks as they awaited each other's next move. And it also seemed as if they were about to each draw their firearms and end this ordeal between them, but both of them subsequently changed their minds and thought better of their situation. It really shouldn't reach such an extent once more. They now behave more calmly and rationally with each other than they used to in the past as a result of the changes in their
The wedding ceremony is happening in a blur for both of them. They are just too focused on each other all the time, as they are both holding each other's hands. The couple is so overjoyed about everything that is happening that they were smiling all throughout. And why wouldn't they? They are getting married! "Now that you can, Elliot, you may now recite your vows." The priest directed him. Elliot wasn't accustomed to these situations, of course. He's never been kind to express how he really feels, especially about love topics, and most of all not in front of other people. Kyle and Brit are the only people who could possibly know everything about what his heart desires. Nevertheless, today, he is willing to voice his opinion openly about Ariella and take away all his inhibitions because he wants Ari to understand how important she is to him. Before actually beginning to say his vows, he even took a deep breath to compose himself. "Hey, you know how hard this is for me, Ari, sweetie.
As I stood beside Kyle, my heartbeat was thumping frantically in my chest. I am anxious and excited, and I can tell that every person in the hall is feeling the same way as I am. This is where it all ends now. This is the culmination of everything that we've worked so hard to achieve. Today is a very special day for me and Ari, and everyone present here today is going to celebrate this momentous occasion with us. And I've honestly been eagerly awaiting this moment as well for a very long time now. But, in addition to that, I am currently experiencing a wide range of emotions. And for the very first time in my life, I can feel my hands and legs trembling at the same time at just the thought of Ariella Gregory. A distinct kind of nervousness is what I am starting to experience because, even though I'm anxious as I stand here with my best man, my excitement for what today will bring outweighs my nervousness by a long shot. Today is my most anticipated day. I'm going to get married tod
"There may still be time for you to make up your mind and change the decisions that you made, so are you sure that this is exactly what you intended to be doing?" Markus is acting like an a-hole as usual at this moment. "Sure, everything else with the villains of your lives is done and over with, but are you absolutely able to say that you wanted to marry him, that douche? Just tell me, Ariella, and I am willing to save you from this misery that you are about to get yourself into." I scowled at him as I crossed my arms in front of my chest to just let him know that he was not in the least amusing me and that I was beginning to get upset and clearly annoyed with him. "Markus, are you done grating on my nerves? If you are, can you shut the hell up now?" "What the heck, pumpkin? Why are you being so rude and surly? I'm merely trying to provide some clarity to your muddled and disorganized thinking. And I just want to let you know there is still enough time to back out." "Shut the heck
"It’s alright, dear. It's actually a very sweet gesture from you. And it just shows how much you really love my daughter." "I really do love her." He said proudly. Ari is too pleased, and she can feel the butterflies in her stomach again just hearing Elliot's words of affection for her in front of her mother. "And I love him too, so much, mom." She said proudly as well, then turning her attention to her fiance she said. "And yeah, I'm actually making your breakfast, but I thought that something must have happened because you kept calling and shouting my name that I have to see you. Are you seriously missing me all that much?" He replied confidently, "I certainly do." Then he lowers his voice and whispers to Ari, "Let's go back up into our room and I'll show you how much I miss you and how much I love you." "I like that." Ari answered grinning. She then turned to face her mother asking her, "Mom, will you be an angel and take over in the kitchen? Elliot and I just need to discuss s
Elliot immediately woke up from his sleep when he dreamed about Ariella not being beside him. He tried to reach for her but was surprised to find out that she was really no longer lying next to him. "Ari!" He exclaimed in an instant. He's been so protective of her since the recent incident that the prospect of losing her again fills him with dread. He has lost her so many times in the past that he will not allow it to happen again. He jumped out of bed and briskly walked into the bathroom to look for her. "Baby?" He called out to her again but still got no response. He then tried looking for her in the walk-in closet, but still, she was nowhere to be seen. "Baby, where are you?" He says to himself. Instantly, he began to feel uneasy. How could she have gone anywhere without him? Did she abandon him? But why? What did he do to merit that from her? He tried reaching out to her all the time, but Ari is still finding it hard to get through the events of last time, and as he and Ethan d
It is extremely simple to fool this young man who thinks so highly of himself, and as Mattias nods his head in agreement with Lucio, the elderly man feels he has done an outstanding job. With that being said, he has to leave immediately before Mattias poses a lot of questions that he wouldn't be able to answer. After concluding his report, he said, "With all of that information revealed to you, I will put it to rest at that for the time being." He then grabbed the money and, having to put it in his bag, rose up from his seat and proceeded to go. "I need to leave right now because I have somewhere I need to be. Call me if your big boss has another assignment for me." He declared, turning to leave without waiting for Mattias to respond. "The Allisters—what's up with them then?" The moment Mattias posed that query, Lucio halted in his tracks. "What? What about the Allisters?" "Isn't it that you told me you have information concerning both Gregory and Allister?" Mattias inquired as he
Lucio was so excited about this meet-up that he greeted Mattias as soon as he came through the door, saying, "Mattias, it's been quite some time since I last heard from you. What surprises do you have in store for me now? Did the boss seem to like everything that I had to say about the Gregory and Allister families? I need details about what went through with your plans." The most recent incidents involving the Wilsons, Gregorys, and Allisters are still unknown to Lucio. He still doesn't know that Mattias and his men have been captured and are under direct orders from Elliot, nor does he know that Matthew is already dead. He made the decision to maintain a low profile after receiving numerous threats from an anonymous gang, and since he doesn't have anyone to back him up solidly, he decided to stay put and keep silent for a little while. And now he's overjoyed that Mattias has summoned him. He may not have information now, but Mattias won't know that, so it will be easy money for