Hi everyone, Did anyone guess that Cia is the Lucia we met in the first chapter? Our story is going to take a dramatic turn soon. Stay tuned! Lots of Love❤️
Anaya “Now that we’re alone,” Lucia remarked, wriggling her brows. “What’s going on between you and my older brother? Tell me everything.” “Nothing is going on,” I answered, attempting to cover my blush from Nicolas’ whispers in my ear. She snorted, “I won’t be fooled, so please stop. One thing you should know about me is that I find out anything I want to know. Sherlock Holmes is nothing compared to me!” I pursed my lips as I tried to come up with a way to get her to stop asking questions. “I believe we should get going.” “Tsk. Tsk. Tsk. Anaya, we need to work on your lying skills or you will be slaughtered out here,” she chuckled. “I don’t have to lie. In any case, Nicolas doesn’t like liars,” I said. “Oh, so if Nicolas doesn’t like something, you won’t do it,” she sang. “Lucia, stop teasing me, please,” I groaned. She chuckled. Both brother and sister have too much fun on my account. “Cia. Call me Cia,” she smiled. “You will be my sister-in-law. Therefore, no formalities.”
Nicolas Adrian answered, “I deciphered the file and discovered a few random places. I have mapped them out for you and sent the information to you on our secure server.” I said, “Good work,” and then I ended the conversation. “Ben, I want everything you can find in that file.” “Yes boss,” he replied. “I’m in my office. I have some plane footage to work on now. And bring me the locations that Adrian has sent,” I replied. He nodded and walked out of my office. I sighed and sat down in my seat. After a little while, Ben handed me the location information and sat on the couch with his papers. It has been a while since Anaya and Lucia have been shopping. I hope things are working well between them. I did not want to disturb them so I concentrated on my work trying to find a connection between the locations. But I came up empty-handed. They spread the locations all around the world. I think we have to send someone to every location so that we can have a better understanding of their ex
Anaya I hissed. “I am sorry. Did I hurt you?” Cia asked. I smiled as I peered behind me. “No. I am all right.” “It’s settling wonderfully,” she murmured as she traced her finger over my burned back. She yanked her hand away after another hiss from me. I laughed as I said, “It should heal, since you’re taking care of it.” Since I burned my back three days ago, she has visited my home every day. That night, she and Nicolas came to see me, and she designated herself as my nurse, taking care of it, helping me get dressed, and applying the ointment to my back. She smiled. “I have to look after my best friend. And if I don’t my brother will turn nuts if I don’t take care of you.” “So you are doing this for your brother and not me? I am hurt,” I fake gasped as I tugged my shirt down. We laughed. We both washed our hands before sitting in my room. During the last few days, we have spent considerable time together. She has shown me what it is like to have a friend you can rely on. When
Nick I could hardly wait to see her. After hearing her being scared, I could not control myself. I had to see her. I repositioned my watch and made slight adjustments to my pocket square. Cia insisted I wear this color. My attention was drawn to the clicking motion of the heels. When I turned around and saw her at the top of the steps, my heart stopped. If someone ever asked me if I had seen an angel, I would remember this moment. She appears to be the pinnacle of beauty. She was dressed elegantly in a champagne-colored off-the-shoulder gown with a high slit on her left leg. Her face had glamorous makeup, and she tied her hair in a bun with a few tendrils of hair falling on her neck. Her ears were studded with diamond studs, and she gripped her clutch tightly. I couldn’t resist pulling her to me as she descended the steps. “You look wonderful,” I whispered in her ear. A shutter raced through her. She said with a smile, “You don’t look half-bad yourself.” I wanted to capture the mo
Anaya I was amazed at the spectacle in front of me as we exited the armored car. I may not have seen many places, but I feel this one is the most magnificent. Cia has given me a crash course in Mafia-related things. Her report states that the event was held by one of the wealthiest mafias ever. He is richer than my father and even Nicolas. There is no question in my mind now that I have seen this. Daisy whispered, “Close your mouth or you’ll catch flies.” I instantly shut my lips and followed my father to the gate. I noticed a charming man greeting everyone as we got closer to the gate. He was intimidatingly tall, strong, and built. An air of authority surrounded him. I felt a bit nervous as we got closer to him. My father had switched to Mafia mode. A domineering and malicious presence replaced the kind and benevolent presence. “Ivankov,” my father said. The man turned, and I realized just how attractive that man was. Is everyone here unbearably hot, or is the water different in
Nicolas I walked away from Anaya and made my way directly to the bar. I need liquor or I’ll burn the men who have dared to touch my wife. “Your strongest whiskey,” I yelled at the bartender. He flinched and shivered before running to fetch me a drink. My mind was already hammering with Lucia's question, asking if I liked Anaya, which I could not answer to her as well as myself. But my reflections on that were interrupted when I saw Ivankov kissing my Anaya's hand. “You appear to be in need of one.” Noah offered me a cigarette. Wrong timing, Ivankov! “No,” I said. Not a smoker myself. I cannot tolerate it. “Are you okay, Ricci?” he inquired. The bartender placed my drink in front of me. “Fucking dandy,” I exclaimed, gulping the whiskey down in one gulp. My throat started to burn, which gave me something else to think about. “Again,” I shouted. I calmed down after downing two more drinks. He inquired, “Who is the girl with Costa?” My blood boiled. Why is my wife attracting so much
Anaya The previous two weeks have been the busiest of my life. I have no idea how, but in less than a fortnight, my father was able to plan an engagement party for Nicolas and me. That is tomorrow. The man has crazy skills, well, his party planners have crazy skills. They have inundated us with fittings, guest lists, meal menus, and engagement rings ever since my father revealed mine and Nicolas’s engagement. Sometimes I lose sight of the fact that this is only an engagement party and not a wedding. I shudder at the thought of my father’s excitement at my wedding. In the Mafia world, my father informed me, there has been a commotion about the homecoming of his daughter. My father was glad to confirm the news when people who couldn’t attend the gala contacted him. The engagement, on the other hand, had a different outcome, since many people are concerned about two of the most powerful Mafia families joining forces. According to my father, both criminal organizations and government or
Nicolas The night before the event... I was in Viler’s office. We tracked down the individual who was following Anaya while disguised as a woman. He was a scumbag hired to track Anaya’s movements from the airport. He also received an anonymous phone call and was compensated in cash for his services. I groaned and sank into the chair across from him. I was exhausted, dried out, and in need of a drink. “Are you certain he is telling us the whole truth?” Viler asked. “Yes, I am sure. He was so terrified when he saw me he peed in his pants. And let’s just say that I was adamant about getting the truth out of him. He is another lackey who doesn’t know shit,” I said. Viler looked at me with the same expression. We have spent so much time searching for leads, but have only come up with dead ends. “Okay. We will pick this up after the event tomorrow. Go get some rest,” Viler said, and I nodded. I also need to work on other issues. But before that, I need to see my soon-to-be bride. I have
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6 years later... Nicolas I brushed my fingertips over the name ‘Emma Ricci’ on the tombstone. The words ‘an amazing mother and human’ were written in capital letters below it. My mother. Even after all these years, I still miss her with all my heart. I whispered, “Maa, I miss you,” and laid the flowers Anaya had picked this morning from the garden on the grave. I am sure that my mother is resting with angels. I looked to my right and saw three more headstones. While searching for Scar, I learned more about my other half-siblings that he had killed. I never managed to locate their remains, but I was able to establish some momentum in their memory. I may never meet them, but I pray they find peace in the hereafter. I smiled and walked back to the house. The wonderful aroma of coffee drew me to the kitchen, where my beautiful wife was brewing coffee. I smiled and hugged her from behind. “Hi, kitten,” I whispered in her ear and kissed her neck. My hands stroked her stomach. She shutt
Anaya I was floating in complete darkness. My body felt as though it was fastened to a harness. I tried to get down, but I could not. I held my hand out to touch something, but it was just a whole lot of nothing. I was about to give up when I overheard a toddler babbling in the distance. I turned to glance around when I saw a kid crawling away from me. He moved away on all fours while wriggling his adorable bum, so I was unable to see his face. It felt like the child was calling out to me as the he kept babble-babbling in his child’s language. I pushed myself to follow the child. And soon I was swimming towards him. “Hold on, little one. Where is your mama?” I questioned, but the child picked up his pace. I huffed, “Stop running, baby. We need to get you back to your mama. She might be worried!” The infant babbled again, and soon I heard him laugh. I could not help but smile at the sweet laughter of a child. I must admit that seeing him laugh made me happy. As though my maternal
Nicolas “Noooo....” As soon as I noticed Anaya tumbling to the ground, I yelled. Everything was moving in slow motion for me. She had pushed me aside, taking a bullet that was meant for me. I turned to face the culprit. The blood that was pouring out of his mouth did not hide the smirk plastered on his face. He was holding a gun and pointing at her. I yelled in anger and snatched the gun out of his hand and he looked me in the eye. “You are no human. See you in hell, Scar,” I said and shot him in the middle of his forehead. His blood splattered on the floor as the bullet tore through his head. I shot him repeatedly until I felt someone grab my collar. I spun around to see a distraught Cia pleading with me to look at Anaya. I turned around and spotted Cia, Ben, and Adrian with several of my men. I’m not even sure when they walked into the room. I looked at my wife, who was bleeding on the floor and struggling to keep her eyes open, as I recovered from my vengeful daze. Her eyes were
Nicolas I grumbled and drew Anaya closer to me. Even though I was awake, I didn’t want to leave the warmth of my wife’s body. She exhaled and snuggled deeper into my chest. I opened my eyes and her naked body pressed against mine stirred my friend down south. I wanted to wake her up and have my way with her again. She must, however, be worn out from the previous night. We had been at it like rabbits. We didn’t get to sleep until the early hours of the morning, fucking until we were out of energy. Nonetheless, my body yearned for her. I don’t think I will ever be tired or fulfilled by the number of times I have her. She is my drug, and I am addicted. She had been apprehensive ever since she first met OBGYN Dr. Nile three months ago. Though he has assured her at all appointments that everything is fine, she is still doubting herself. The grief in her eyes when she sees a negative pregnancy test crushes my heart. I haven’t let her take another test for three weeks now and we are wingin
Anaya Lee’s battered body lay on the ground. His mangled body was covered in blood from head to toe. Due to the loss of blood, his skin turned pale. His clothes were ripped, and his eyes were hollow. He didn't look like the man I'd seen a few months earlier, with the Armani suit, exquisite jewelry, wide smile, and expensive watches. However, he deserves it after what he had done. He is at the topmost level of the dungeon and is used as a punching bag by all of us. Some of Marcus’s men decided to take the easy way out and kill themselves with cyanide pills while those who had been left were here in the dungeons. The evil ones have been vented, and all have been tortured. The majority of his men were killed. We didn’t have any other options. A few, such as the doctor and his brother who assisted Nicolas, are helped by him to live an honest life. “What? I unloaded my frustration on him since you wouldn't allow me to go on my trips.” Cia said nonchalantly. Nicolas sighed and rubbed his
Nicolas As I sat in my chair, I noticed that all of my commanders were listing intendly. The previous two months had been extremely hectic. I’ve begun to focus again on my work since the plasters have been removed and my body has fully recovered. We have managed to bounce back higher due to my and Anaya’s efforts. Yes, I have officially asked her to be the boss of the gang. She has declined for the time being. She wants to learn how to operate the business correctly, and she has been a tremendous student. I find it fascinating how she comes up with innovative solutions. I turned to gaze to my right where my new commander, Anaya Ricci, was presenting the information she had for our proposed warehouse to everyone. She had taken care of the repairs and security updates to the warehouse with the help of Adrain. “Nicolas, your lost in your thoughts,” she said quietly as she ended her presentation and the room applauded. I snapped out of my thoughts and looked at her. “I’m sorry. What w
Anaya I felt a tingle on the underside of my thigh. I squirmed when I felt a delicate caress near my hip. Is this a dream? Since Nicolas started teasing me with his touches and dirty words way too frequently last week, I have been exceedingly jittery and aroused. I heard Nicolas say, “I know you’re awake, kitten. Open your eyes.” when I felt hot breath near my ear. Of course, it’s him that gets me wet first thing in the morning! I thought of teasing him, returning the favor, but I jerked awake when I felt a slap on my pussy. “What the...” I lagged. I saw my handsome husband lying on top of me, freshly showered, wearing a red t-shirt and blue jeans. He smirked, “Good morning, wife. It’s always lovely to see your beautiful eyes and naked body in the morning.” I flushed as I realized I was under him, absolutely naked. He purposely made me play strip poker last night, knowing well I am terrible at cards and that’s how I ended up naked while he was fully clothed. Now that Nicolas’s ba
Nicolas I saw my beautiful wife curled up beside me. Two weeks have passed since I was released from the hospital. I was strictly ordered to stay in bed, and some of my minor bandages had been taken off. I pushed my body to move even though it was still difficult. I'm not going to be chained to a bed. I chuckled, as I remembered how mad Anaya and Cia got when I tried to stand up and fell down on the ground. Since Marcus managed to escape the helicopter when it crashed into the water, everyone has been under pressure. He was actually concealing a knife in his boot, which he used to cut through his binds discreetly. While Noah was holding him, he stabbed the knife into Noah's thigh. We were relieved Noah was safe, since we didn't need a battle with the American Mafia right now. The five men aboard the helicopter that was transporting Marcus got into a fight with him. Someone inadvertently discharged gun, shooting the pilot and causing the plane to crash. We lost Marcos, Anaya's bodygu