In the garden, Domenico cursed his bad luck while contemplating his options to get out of the trouble he had gotten himself into. It was precisely at that moment, when his blood boiled and his hands trembled with anger, that he received a call from his brother. At any other time, knowing that he had the upper hand, Domenico would have simply ignored and rejected the call, but right there, when nothing was going his way, he couldn't afford to play the same game as always."What do you want?" he said as soon as he answered."I thought that after getting married, you would be a happier man," his brother mocked."I'm not here for games, tell me right away what's going on. Why are you calling me?""Do you have the girl?"Domenico bit the inside of his cheeks with anger, to the point where he hurt himself and drew blood."No.""What happened?""That idiot Mascherano has exposed a video that has shattered my facade," was all he said.Domenico's brother burst into laughter, truly amused by th
"How do you feel, Georgia?" Alessandro asked, genuinely concerned for her."How do you think I could be?" She gestured around, referring to the disaster that was the wedding and to her life in general.Alessandro pursed his lips, wanting to comfort her and make her feel better, but more than anyone, he knew how difficult that was. She had just been humiliated in front of all the important people in her life, and to make matters worse, she had just discovered that everything that man had promised her was nothing but lies to deceive and use her"Perhaps you don't realize it now, but one day, you'll understand that what happened here today was a favor to you. You're better off without the idiot Domenico around you."Georgia turned her back, it was one thing to show vulnerability to Valery, whom she trusted, and another thing entirely to do it in front of Alessandro, someone who at some point even seemed to enjoy seeing her suffer, or at least that was Georgia's biased version of Alessand
Alessandro remained silent, completely perplexed, for a couple of seconds. The man thought that Georgia's nod had been a simple bodily reaction, which is why he needed to hear it from her lips. He needed her to tell him the truth once and for all. No beating around the bush, no excuses, just clear and precise."Is the baby you're carrying mine?" he repeated.Georgia was not going to lie anymore. She was tired of this game, exhausted. All she wanted was to move on with her life, and she knew that in order for that to happen, she had to finish cleaning up her guilt and burdens. The best way she found at that moment was to tell the truth."Yes, the baby is yours."Alessandro's heart froze. For a few seconds, time stood still for the man. Deep down, he had always known it. There was something in his intuition that told him the baby was his, but hearing it caused sensations in his body that he didn't even know how to explainHe was excited. Happy. Sad. There were many things happening with
"This time, you won't be able to push me away, and I'm not referring to what I once wanted with you, I'm talking about the child. I won't allow you to give away our child, I regret to inform you that the decision doesn't concern only you."Georgia remained silent, torn between all the emotions swirling inside her chest. She felt guilty, she felt hurt, and at the same time, a part of her was relieved to have finally told the truth.She didn't want to pretend she could go on alone. The truth was that sometimes she felt like she couldn't go on if she didn't have someone to hold onto. For a long time, that thought tormented her, but in one of her many conversations with her grandmother, she realized that there was nothing wrong with needing help.She had spent a long time playing the role of a superwoman. She couldn't bear the charade any longer."Is that a threat?" she asked softly."No," he approached her, "it's my way of telling you that I won't leave you alone, much less at the mercy
Blood rushed to Georgia's head, anger quickly coursed through her veins in the form of adrenaline. Georgia couldn't believe he was so brazen as to be there in the house, waiting for her. Who the hell did he think he was? If Domenico thought she would forgive him, he was gravely mistaken because that possibility hadn't even crossed Georgia's mind. She wasn't willing to forgive a man who had spoken about her as if she were nothing more than an object.The way Domenico had referred to her was something Georgia would never forget."What are you doing here?" she growled angrily.Domenico changed his face to his most docile and tender expression, hoping that would be enough to convince the woman. But unfortunately, none of his efforts were going to truly work."I came because I want to talk to you. I need you to listen, to realize that it's not what you think. I never wanted to hurt you. I just let myself be blinded by the anger I feel towards Alessandro. Everything you heard in that video;
That night, Georgia fell asleep while glancing at the moon rising in the sky, shining, round, and above all, imposing. The woman took a deep breath and, with that landscape, allowed herself to reflect on her life, the events of that day, and everything she had been through.While it was true that she felt hurt by Domenico's betrayal, she was also experiencing a sense of relief. She knew that Domenico was not the man for her life; he was nothing more than a cheap excuse she had been using to keep herself away from Alessandro. Surely, she would stop using that excuse at some point, and when that happened, Georgia was certain that she would regret her marriage to him.Everyone around her knew it, and she herself was also aware of the truth she had wanted to ignore for so long. They were not meant to be together.With those thoughts swirling in her head, the woman succumbed to the arms of Morpheus. Reality ceased to matter, and her dreams became the stage she was transported to."Dear dau
The latest reports indicated that Jeremy was alive, having overcome the coma and left the hospital. In fact, Alessandro's informants had let him know that Jeremy and his organization were at war with the Sicilian mafia. At that very moment, they were attacking each other and weakening themselves. This was not convenient for Alessandro because he knew that if Jeremy got injured once again, it would be much harder for him to survive due to his age and the numerous accumulated wounds.With that in mind, Alessandro had a clear and precise objective: to ensure that Jeremy came out of that war alive."Sir, we have clearance to land," said the airplane captain carrying Alessandro.Alessandro fastened his seatbelt and alerted the three men who had accompanied him to deploy the necessary security equipment to ensure their protection. He couldn't afford to make a single wrong move. Alessandro knew that Domenico was after him, that terrorists were pursuing him, and by that point, he had too much
"I am the leader of the Black Temple," he said without hesitation, staring fiercely at the man.Jeremy raised an eyebrow in disbelief."And what is the leader of the Black Temple doing in these parts of the world? You don't have operations here. What do you want?" he growled. Speaking was difficult for him, but he had no intention of showing weakness to someone who could potentially become a rival."You're right, Jeremy. We don't have operations here, and we're not planning to get involved in these lands. The reasons for my visit are strictly personal."Jeremy clicked his tongue, and by that point, Alessandro had started to raise suspicions in him."What the hell could you and I possibly have in common?""Your daughter, Jeremy."That memory was even more painful than the wound the man had in his abdomen. Thinking of her, Jeremy closed his eyes, and like an unleashed torrent, memories of his daughter engulfed him, almost torturing him. Not a day went by without Jeremy remembering and t
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