The past few days had been hell for Georgia. She couldn't bring herself to do anything except cry. She felt disheartened and depressed, unable to fully grasp the pain of her grandmother's death. Her grandmother would no longer be there to give her life advice or to embrace her after a bad day. Bianca wouldn't be around anymore, making jokes about her belly or giving her kisses, promising to help take care of her child. Bianca had promised to accompany Georgia during the birth of her child, but now she was gone.Although Georgia understood that this was simply a part of life, she couldn't comprehend why fate insisted on taking away the people she loved the most. It didn't make sense. Occasionally, she felt as if she were under a spell or curse. It seemed like all the important people in her life were leaving her—first her parents, and now her grandmother."Georgia, your father called. He'll be at the cemetery in half an hour," Doménico said, gently opening the door to her room.She sim
"I want to leave here now," said Georgia, unable to bear being there any longer. She simply wanted to lock herself in her room and cry over everything she couldn't control, everything that hurt her and she could no longer recover. The woman wasn't going to wait for a response from Domenico; she would wait for him inside the car if she had to. Her sole purpose was to escape from that situation, with or without him. So she turned around, ready to leave.Before she could even take a step towards the exit, she stood still, seeing the man standing there, his hands in the pockets of a black suit, as if showing respect for the whole situation.Upon seeing him, every dormant feeling within Georgia stirred. Fury, adrenaline, and contempt began to fill her veins.For a moment, Alessandro felt pleased that she was walking towards him. After everything that happened, he believed she would simply ignore him and avoid talking to him. But it seemed that the opposite was about to happen because there
Alessandro clenched his jaw so tightly that Georgia could almost hear his teeth grinding against each other. It was clear that the man was damn furious, but that was precisely Georgia's intention. She wanted to make his life as bitter as he had made hers because it was not fair for him to go around as if nothing had happened while she carried so much regret, sorrow, and repentance that were not even her own decisions but daring choices Alessandro made about her life."Are you really risking so much for this trash?" he asked, furrowing his brow in disbelief.She nodded her head."And you? Are you such a coward that you'd rather have her stand in the middle to defend you?" she questioned, glaring at Domenico with disdain.The other man didn't respond; instead, he let out a chuckle from side to side. He was thoroughly enjoying the situation. After all, Georgia was once again showing that in a war between him and Alessandro, she still preferred him. That gave him a much greater advantage
"The boss has had a car accident," said Alessandro's chauffeur, who had answered the phone call from the police informing them of what had happened."We have to be there for him. The boss doesn't have anyone else," said the leader of the house security team. "He is completely alone, and we, his employees, are all he has."The chauffeur knew that wasn't entirely true. He knew that even though she wasn't present at that specific moment, Georgia was one of the people Alessandro relied on, regardless of her tantrums and her saying she wanted to be away. Of course, at that time, the man didn't know the turmoil Georgia was going through."What happened to my daddy?" asked Thomas, who was playing with his toy cars nearby, overhearing everything."Your daddy is in the hospital, little one. He had a car accident," explained the chauffeur, crouching down to the child's eye level, tears welling up in his eyes."We have to go see him. We can't leave him alone," Thomas exclaimed, worried. "Daddy c
Young Thomas had the wrong address for Georgia's house. The boy held in his hand the small piece of paper with the old address of the woman, the apartment she used to share with Valery. Georgia hadn't been in that place for a while, and although Thomas had already been taken to Georgia's new house, the boy paused to think about it."Where are your parents, young man?" asked the taxi driver, whom Thomas had just stopped to take him to Georgia's place."They're waiting for me at this address," he cleverly replied, handing the paper to the taxi driver, who looked at it with suspicion but chose not to ask any further questions.Indeed, the taxi parked in front of Georgia's old apartment."Are you sure this is the place?" questioned the taxi driver, considering that the neighborhood tended to be dangerous, not suitable for a child to wander around."Yes, I'm sure," Thomas handed a dollar bill to the man. It wasn't enough, but the taxi driver saw how confused the boy was and decided not to
During the journey to where Georgia believed little Thomas was, the woman was absorbed, looking out the window. However, despite the wonderful landscape they were leaving behind, which she liked very much, her mind was immersed in Thomas and the guilt she felt for not accompanying him. Everything the little boy had told her was true. He had asked for her help because he needed it, and yet she hadn't granted it to him.Thomas simply wanted to make sure his father was okay, and yet she didn't even allow herself to give him the benefit of the doubt to verify the truthfulness of the child's words.For a few seconds, the woman placed her hand on her belly, gently caressing it, while intrusive thoughts tormented her, telling her that, just as she had been cruel to Thomas, she would also be cruel to her own child. What if what was happening was a sign from destiny? She questioned herself, considering the possibility that the entire pregnancy was a mistake.She still had time to do something
Georgia squeezed Thomas' hand so tightly that the boy looked at her strangely."Is everything okay, Georgia?" he asked.Georgia was lost in her thoughts, but above all, in her feelings. Her heart was beating rapidly as she imagined everything she would feel once she had him in front of her again. She knew it was very likely that Alessandro would be unconscious, but that didn't make the situation any less complicated. By that point, Georgia was so in love that any kind of contact triggered those feelings she had for the man."Georgia," Thomas insisted, still waiting for a response."Yes, everything's fine," she let go of his hand and tried to calm her nerves and the tingling sensation running down her spine.The hospital was far from Georgia's old apartment, so despite her fear, she had time to prepare, to breathe, and contemplate the situation. She would just go, take Thomas, and then leave, as quickly as she arrived. She didn't even have to see Alessandro; she could come up with any
At Georgia's house, Domenico, who had arrived a few minutes ago, was completely frantic due to her absence. While it was true that she left him a note on the table, the note wasn't clear enough for him to be at ease. In fact, he was agitated, furious, and worried - a whirlwind of emotions in his chest, with the only one missing being tranquility. The man simply needed to see her again, he needed to see her walking into the house and returning to him. He knew that if Georgia fell back into Alessandro's clutches, it would be harder for him to keep her by his side. Besides, he was starting to grow tired of this futile game.Georgia was making things very complicated for Domenico. She was making him beg for something he didn't even want. He didn't want to be her boyfriend; he didn't want to take care of her or protect her. He only desired power; he needed her to play on his side so that he could have a position within his criminal organization. Georgia could go to hell if she wanted to, i
Alessandro lay in the oppressive darkness of the basement, a prisoner of the enemy criminal organization that had sworn his destruction. Every passing second felt like an eternity of suffering, especially because the place was a perfect image of horror—an abandoned dungeon where dampness and mold clung to the walls as silent witnesses of his misfortune, much like the shackles on his wrists and ankles that bit into his skin, marking his body as a constant reminder of his helplessness.The stale air infiltrated his lungs as the cold intertwined with his bones. A single light bulb hung from the ceiling, casting a faint light that barely managed to illuminate the sordid space. Alessandro could hear the distant sounds of the city outside that hellish place, a cruel irony that reminded him of how close he was to freedom and how far it seemed at the same time.That night, Domenico, his declared enemy, entered the basement with a ruthless smile on his face. He knew he had Alessandro exactly w
The sun rose majestically over the horizon as Georgia observed the landscape from the airplane window. Her heart was pounding in her chest as the plane descended towards the airport of her hometown. She was finally coming back home, although it wasn't entirely positive. It wasn't a return to enjoy the golden beaches or the tropical climate. It was a return filled with uncertainty and, ironically, hope at the same time.Georgia looked at her children, Eva, who was peacefully asleep in her arms, and Thomas, who was happily playing, searching for shapes in the clouds. Their eyes shone with excitement for the journey and adventure that awaited them. Amidst it all, they also longed for a reunion with their father, Alessandro, who had mysteriously disappeared.The plane landed smoothly, and Georgia felt a surge of emotion coursing through her body. She held Eva in her arms and took Thomas' hand as they made their way towards the exit, which was crowded with people. But Georgia remained focu
Georgia was completely torn apart. She felt nauseous, and the world was shifting beneath her feet. This couldn't be true. The love of her life couldn't be in danger. After everything they had gone through to finally be together, life couldn't be so unfair as to separate them, especially with a baby on the way.When Georgia thought about Eva, her heart squeezed even tighter. If something happened to Alessandro, the baby wouldn't have the chance to know him or enjoy everything he could offer as a father. Alessandro was a wonderful man who loved his daughter. Destiny couldn't deny him the opportunity to see her grow and be there for every stage of Eva's life. And then there was Thomas, who had barely begun to enjoy having his father around.After hanging up with her father, Georgia needed someone to talk to about it. Since her father didn't answer, she called her best friend Valery to help clear her head."You need to calm down, Georgia," said Valery, feeling powerless being so far away.
That afternoon, Georgia wasn't feeling well. Her heart hadn't stopped racing, and she was starting to experience arrhythmia. But that was the least of her worries. Instead, she couldn't stop thinking about Alessandro. Georgia even tried to find distractions in other places, like taking Thomas to the beach, but nothing seemed to be enough. She felt trapped in that hotel room where she couldn't stop seeing the ghost of her husband.With that lingering premonition, Georgia picked up her phone to check if she had any messages or calls from Alessandro. But there was nothing. It was as if he had literally vanished from the face of the earth. Georgia wasn't going to settle for that simple absence and vague note, so she took the initiative to call him once again.As the call went to voicemail, she let out a sigh and went to tend to the baby, who started crying."It's alright, little Eva. Mommy is here with you," Georgia held Eva and rocked her around the room. That day, even Eva seemed more r
After his plane had landed back in the city, Alessandro immediately headed to the Black Temple facilities, where everyone eagerly awaited their leader. Despite the decision for Black Temple to launch the first attack under Jeremy's leadership, Alessandro had second thoughts and refused that possibility. He wanted to be the one to deliver the final blow, and something told him it would happen exactly on that day."How is Georgia?" Jeremy asked directly, without beating around the bush, as soon as he saw his neuro enter through the building's doors.Alessandro felt a lump in his throat before responding. His dark eyes reflected a mixture of determination and concern. "She's fine," he stated confidently. "I've taken all necessary precautions to keep her safe.""And the baby?" the man questioned."The baby is with Georgia, which means she's fine," Alessandro replied, trying not to dwell on the family he had left behind on their honeymoon.Jeremy nodded, but his expression remained skeptic
Gloomy and sinister, the meeting room of the Black Temple was a refuge for shadows. Jeremy, the patriarch and leader appointed by Alessandro, sat at the head of the table, observing each member of the organization with cold eyes. Silence hung in the air, only interrupted by the whisper of darkness."Tomorrow is the day," Jeremy announced with a deep and authoritative voice. "It is our responsibility to ensure that the enemy camp will be unprotected and weakened when Alessandro arrives. Our opportunity to eliminate them once and for all."The eyes of those present lit up with a mixture of excitement and determination. They knew it was a risky mission, but they trusted Jeremy's strategic ability and leadership. Of course, not everyone was happy with his appointment, but after suffering so many casualties, the desire for revenge outweighed the urge to question the boss's decisions.Jeremy distributed photographs of the enemy leaders and detailed maps of the camp. Each member of the organ
The interior of the plane filled with anticipation and excitement as Alessandro and Georgia settled into their seats, looking at each other with love and complicity. Beside them, little Eva slept peacefully in her mother's arms, while Thomas played with his cellphone in one of the airplane seats.Georgia looked at her daughter and then at Alessandro, her eyes shining with happiness and gratitude. She couldn't believe they were finally flying to Hawaii, their dream honeymoon destination. She felt a wave of love and joy as she shared this special moment with her husband and daughter, knowing they were creating memories to cherish forever."I can't believe you remembered that I told you how much I wished to go to Hawaii," Georgia said, surprised when her husband revealed their honeymoon location."I always listen to you, darling, even when you thought I wasn't," Alessandro smiled. However, behind that seemingly cheerful gesture, he concealed the worry weighing on his chest, knowing that
Weeks after Alessandro and Georgia's little daughter had been discharged from the hospital, the couple's wedding took place. They were eager and in a hurry to culminate with that final ceremony that would show the world how much they loved each other.So there they were, finishing dressing up and putting on makeup to attend the event that made them so happy."You're the most beautiful bride in the world," Valery sighed, looking at her friend who was touching up her lipstick in front of the mirror."Thank you, I hope that someday I can say the same about you," Georgia glanced quickly at Valery, who blushed immediately. "I've seen your boyfriend so happy with you that I have no doubt he'll put the ring on your finger."Valery squealed with excitement. For the first time in a long time, the idea of getting married didn't seem entirely unpleasant to her. On the contrary, she was excited and thrilled by the possibility of sharing her life with the man she was so in love with."It was a bea
After leaving the police station, Alessandro quickly headed home. But before that, he returned to the central hospital to make sure once again that his little baby was fine. He also informed the doctors and administrators that there would be bodyguards watching over the maternity ward. Alessandro didn't want to leave his daughter's safety to chance, and considering the events of the previous evening, the administrators accepted his proposal. Therefore, the pavilion was completely guarded by members of the Black Temple.However, that wasn't enough for Alessandro. He needed much more than just that. In order to set his plan in motion, he arrived at the Mascherano mansion, where Georgia was already awake, waiting for him with a cup of coffee in her hand."Darling!" she greeted him as he walked through the door. "Where did you go so early?" she asked."I had some work to take care of, and I also went to visit the baby," he confessed.Georgia's expression twisted on her face. She knew exac