Aria POV
He fell on the couch groaning with blood oozing out of his shoulder.
I dropped the gun hurriedly and ran to him.
“Oh my God..” I whispered , my hands were shaking.
When he said I should shoot him , I was blinded by so much rage , it was like i relived those days in the dungeon, when he abandoned me ... everything, I didn’t know when I even pulled the trigger.
I placed a cloth on the wound to stop the bleeding , it wasn’t doing much though
Aria POVAfter everyone went back to their various rooms , I sat on my bed still shivering. It was so scary , I almost died.I sniffed.Theodore’s squatted beside me , “I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have let this happen.”“It’s not your fault , you didn’t know.” I said.He took my small hands in his large ones , “I won’t let anyone hurt you again , I promise.”We stared at each other for a while
Theodore POVI climbed up the roof top.She stood with her arms akimbo as she looked at the view.From the little I can remember , my mom loved to stay here too.I can’t tell Aria about Renee now , it will only push her further away from me , I’m still trying to win her heart again.Moreover , I’m going to divorce Renee soon.I plan on taking Aria to the art theatre today
Hernando POVLast night I called Theodore , I need to talk to him , hopefully I can make him see sense and some truth , he has to let Aria go.I arrived at the meeting place I texted him , I came down from my car and looked around , he wasn’t here yet.Then i saw a car approaching me , it stopped.It was Theodore.He came down and walked towards me with a scowl on his face.“What do you have to say Hernand
Ma’am Serena POV:Hernando walked in , he sat on the kitchen stool.I offered him a glass of water .“So how did it go , did he listen?” I asked.He shook his head , “he is blind to the truth Serena.”Hernando told me he was going to meet up with Theodore today and tell him the truth.I started working in the mansion long before I even gave birth to Matteo(her son).Giovanni and Hernando were still in their youth.&nbs
Aria POVI stretched my arms and rolled to the other side of the bed but landed on something hard instead.When did my pillow become this hard?I touched it all over but it was still hard , then I slowly opened my eyes , immediately everywhere turned , I shut it quickly and groaned holding my head.I opened it again and looked down to see Theodore smiling at me.My eyes widened , I jumped off the bed and I immediately regretted it , my head hurt badly.“Argh.” I gr
Theodore’s POVI wiped my palm on my jeans again.God I was fucking nervous.I stood in front of Aria’s door , About to ask her to come along with me on a vacation, and I’m pretty sure the answer I will get is No.Why do I still want to try anyways?Like Luce said , Aria feels like she’s a prisoner here , and that’s the last thing I want her to feel.I want to make her happy , comfortable... but judging from our story together , I’m not even sure if it’s ever going to be possible , but I’m no
Martina POV “What did you just say?” Simon asked surprised.“You heard me right , Theodore Galterio is already legally married , to Renee , whom we all thought was his cousin.” I replied.“That bastard , he planned this from the beginning, to make Aria his mistress!” He raged.I smirked , this is exactly what I want to achieve.I called Renee already and told her I would like to meet up with her , luckily she agreed.Now I just need to make sure Simon agrees
Theodore POVI walked back to Aria’s room but was surprised to see it opened.“Aria?” I called out walking into the room .I heard a groan , I rushed inside immediately.My eyes widened by what I saw ,“What happened?” I rushed to meet Reneè who laid on the floor in a pool of blood, she had a stab wound just a little above her abdomen
*One Year Later*Tears welled up in Theodore's eyes as he gently placed the flower on the grave. "It's over, mom," he whispered, his voice trembling. He reached out and intertwined his hands with Aria's, seeking comfort and support."Do you think she's proud of me?" he asked, his voice filled with uncertainty.Aria nodded, her eyes filled with love as she cupped Theodore's cheeks in her hands. “Of course, she is, my love. Despite everything, you came out stronger and a much better man. I'm sure her soul is finally at peace now," she reassured him, offering a warm smile.*** A year had passed since Alexandra died and the Romanos were finally free from their nightmare.They were all happy to have each other in the end, even though they had lost some.They mourned their losses but were also grateful for their blessings over the year.Aria gave birth to the most adorable twins, a precious little boy and a beautiful baby girl. The joy of motherhood overwhelmed her, as she and Theodo
Theodore POV“What sick game are you trying to play right now!.” I glared at Alexandra, even though I was very much weak.The beating I had received from Alexandra men that night had injured me severely and also My attempt to break free from the ropes, had me seriously bleeding out from my wrist, but I could feel it already getting loose.“You are right, it’s a game that will be played on my terms.” She sneered and pulled out a remote detonator.My pulse quickened as my eyes flew wide open in realization.She chuckled at my reaction.“Your guess is correct Theodore.”“It’s a remote detonator and it has a timer. Right now, all of your family is gathered at the Romano mansion, and a bomb has been planted there, just waiting for me to tick it off.” She concluded with a satisfactory smile.“What!.” Aria exclaimed in panic.“Hey!, This wasn’t our agreement. I told you my dad said out of this!.” Evan raged.She clicked her tongue as she shook her head, feigning pity. “Well Evan, I guess yo
Alexandra POVI groaned painfully as the doctor wrapped the bandage around my arm.“Take these prescribed medications and you will be fine.” He advised and walked away.“Who is he? Do you trust him?.” Evan queried.I nodded. “Dr. Ivan has always been my personal doctor, moreover he was blindfolded while coming here.” He sighed and ran his hand through his hair in frustration,“So what now?, the AISE are still on your trail, it won’t be long before they..” “They won’t find me.” I cut him off from his rambling.“How are you so sure?, we might be in a different house, but we are still in Corleone. What are we still doing here when we should be leaving instead!.” He grumbled.“Come with me.” I instructed.I led him into the study and walked towards the bookshelf, pushing it backwards and revealing the stairs leading down to the underground.“an underground?.” He exclaimed in shock.I walked down the stairs and he followed suit.“I bought this place immediately I moved to Corleone, just i
Theodore POVPaola fell asleep on my arms and I placed her gently on her bed, placing a kiss on her forehead before leaving the room.“Theodore?.” I turned around to see Hernando, in a very disturbed manner.“What happened?.” I asked worriedly.“I just received a call from Damien and the AISE, Rocco is dead, apparently he self strangled himself this morning.” He informed.“Shit.” I cursed, running my hands through my hair.“I can’t believe he killed himself rather than betray Alexandra.” “He was really loyal to her.” He replied.“It doesn’t matter. We are attacking Alexandra today.” I affirmed through gritted teeth.He nodded in agreement.“The AISE is ready–“He was suddenly cut off by Aria loud shriek.She ran towards me with teary eyes.“Theo!!!.” I caught her in my arms.“Hey, hey!, what’s wrong?.” “Becca.. we can’t find her.” She stuttered, with a trembling voice.“What?.” I mumbled with worry.“I went to her room to check up on her but she wasn’t there, then I called Pancho t
Martina POV“No!.” I trashed my dressing table.My heart welled up with so many emotions- Anger, regret, pain.I remembered everything vividly like I was actually reliving it.Walking into the house that night, to see Dad’s bloody head in a box being carried away by the guards I still didn’t want to believe, even though I looked around and literally saw mom’s broken soul. I still tried to convince myself that it wasn’t him, that my eyes were playing tricks with me.But it was very much true, no matter how many times I blinked and looked back into the box, I still saw it.I just couldn’t get the image of his head in that box out of my head.This was definitely Alexandra. Suddenly, an overwhelming anger filled me, I didn’t care about Aria or even Theodore anymore. All the urge I felt to destroy Aria was now doubled and was now focused on Alexandra instead, now more than ever, I need to make her pay for everything she has done to my family.“Martina.” Aria called softly as she entere
Theodore POV“Hey Princess.” I kissed Aria’s forehead gently stirring her awake.I got home late last night after talking with Damien and she had already slept.Her eyes fluttered open slowly and then widened immediately they met mine.“Theo!, you are back.” She squealed, wrapping her arms around me.“Someone missed me.” I teased with a low chuckle.“Of course I did.” She blushed, tucking some of her hair behind her ear. Then she bit her lips nervously.“So what did you find out?.” She asked as her eyes glinted with curiosity.I sighed tiredly and explained everything Aunt Agatha told us to her.“Oh my.” She gasped in shock as her face clouded with pity.“Alexandra is really broken.” She mumbled.“Yes, but it doesn’t give her the right to hunt innocent people though.” I argued.“Innocent people I dragged into this mess.” I added with a frown, and looked away in guilt.“Hey.” She turned me so I could face her,“You can’t blame yourself for her actions. They had nothing to do with you.
Luciana POV“Thank you.” I said to the movers that brought in my Sofa and closed the door after they left.I finally moved to my apartment in Milan today, after much stalling. I started having second thoughts at the last minute, maybe because of Simon.No matter how much I try, I can’t shake off that kiss from my mind, I couldn’t deny the chemistry between us and It seemed like he couldn’t either.I shook my head, heaving a deep sigh. I might just be imagining that he felt that way.He was so in love with Aria for a long time, it’s not something he could easily get over. Even if he did, I don’t think I could stand a chance, maybe if I wasn’t the granddaughter of his family’s greatest enemy, things would be easier.I fell on the sofa groaning tiredly. It doesn’t matter anyway, I’m here and he’s there, we would never work out, That was the bitter realization and I should get used to it.>I decided to keep myself busy by arranging the apartment, hopefully I get to finish today because
Theodore POVWe finally got to La Morra, it was evening just like Hernando had predicted.Through the address Giovanni gave us, we located Aunt Agatha’s house. It was indeed in a secluded area.I stopped the car and we both got down.Hernando walked over to the backseat to bring out the gift basket we bought for her.“Come on Son.” He beckoned as he walked towards the house.and surprisingly, it didn’t bother me when he called me son, it didn’t repulse me like before. Maybe it’s because of yesterday night.After what happened, I could feel us getting closer and weirdly enough, I loved it.I followed him and we got to the front door. I proceeded to knock but the door creaked open on its own. “Oh.” Hernando shrugged and walked in, I followed suit.We both looked around the house, it did look old, almost falling apart but it felt like it gave her peace.She must really despise her son, if she had to come all the way here from him.“It doesn’t look like we are breaking in right?.” Hernan
Martina POV“Martina?.” Paola called, a smile plastered on her face as she walked towards me. I heaved a deep sigh of relief as I held my chest, I could feel my body moving again.I had such a fright, I thought it was Ma’am Serena.“What are you doing in Ma’am Serena’s room?.” She questioned, tilting her head to the side and twisting her little mouth.“Uh…um, I came to see her, I had a surprise for her.” I lied, stuttering a little.“Surprise?.” She squealed excitedly, I placed my finger over her mouth immediately.“Shh!, you will ruin it.” I chided, the squatted down to her level.“Yes Paola, a surprise, so you can’t tell her I was in here, okay?.” I cajoled gently. she nodded in agreement and then skipped away giddily.I sighed and walked out of the room, closing the door quietly.Now I have to hurry. I rushed towards Hernando’s office, making sure no one was around, I unlocked the door and went in.“Where do I start from now?.” I grumbled, rubbing my chin in confusion.I checked