"Valery, please open the door and tell me you're here!" It had been around five minutes since Alessandro dropped off Georgia in front of Valery's house, five minutes in which the woman had not opened the door and did not respond to her phone.Georgia was starting to get frustrated and considering the idea of going to a motel where she could stay for the night, but without enough energy to go to the main avenue to catch a taxi, Georgia sat on the porch of her best friend's house and rested her head in her hands. She was tired, sleepy, she had to take Thomas to the camp very early that day, had a lot to do and hadn't rested, and that, added to the bustle of the night, had completely worn out her body.There, in the middle of the night and the cold that was beginning to penetrate her bones, Georgia sighed and thought about Alessandro, those women, even thought about Domenico, and all the control she had lost over her own life lately. She didn't like that at all, it wasn't pleasant to fee
While Alessandro defended Georgia's dignity with those women who behaved so cruelly towards her, Georgia, on the other hand, was making breakfast with her best friend, who was a fan of pancakes, the dish that Georgia was best at making."It feels so good to do breakfast for both of us while we listen to music and have a good time," said Georgia, who was truly pleased to be sharing that time with Valery."You should have moved in with me, Georgia. I would never have closed the doors of my house to you, and you would have saved yourself all the drama with Alessandro.""You told me you were looking for a place to move to," Georgia reminded her. "Besides, this house is too far away.""I am looking, but it would be easier to look if I had someone to help me," Valery actually believed that Georgia moved in with her boss because she really wanted to, no matter how much she tried to deny it even to herself. "You can still do it, if you want to.""I don't think it's convenient, Thomas needs mo
"We're not gonna do anything you won't like," one of the men said grotesquely.Georgia was trembling with fear, her hands were cold with terror, and her head was pounding like a thousand demons. She didn't know how the hell she was going to get out of this situation. She just understood that she couldn't let them hurt her. The problem was that this was a puzzle she couldn't quite make sense of yet, especially with the alcohol still in her system. Going out drunk was definitely not the best idea, not in that neighborhood or any other.Just as one of the men smiled and approached her threateningly, ready to grab her, Georgia heard a car parking. But she didn't feel capable of opening her eyes. Somehow, she wanted to pretend that what was happening wasn't real."What the hell are you doing to her?!" a male voice shouted, which she couldn't fully recognize at the moment, maybe because of the fear or the alcohol.When she was brave enough to open her eyes, she was surprised to see two men
The next morning, Georgia's head was pounding like crazy. Everything was spinning around her, she felt dizzy and even on the verge of vomiting. The woman couldn't remember what happened the night before, she only knew that she would never drink again because she didn't want to feel that way ever again."Oh my God!" she exclaimed, seeing her clothes still on and completely dirty. Slowly, Georgia opened her eyes and tried to adjust her vision to the light coming in through the open window. But even though the day was sunny and bright, at that moment the light bothered her greatly, not to mention the annoying sound of her phone that wouldn't stop ringing in the front pocket of her jeans.Although she didn't want to talk to anyone, she took out her phone and looked at the caller ID. It was Valery, but why was Valery calling her? She wondered. But that wasn't the question she should be asking herself, but rather, why wasn't she at Valery's house?Slowly, the woman began to regain her memor
"Dad!" Thomas shouted as he saw his father.Alessandro was learning to be more affectionate and careful with his son, so he knelt to his level and hugged him tightly."How was your trip, son?" he asked.Before answering, Thomas looked around for Georgia, but there was no trace of her, which worried the little boy, who really wanted to tell Georgia everything."Where's Georgia?"Alessandro rolled his eyes, even his son was completely infatuated with her."She couldn't come to pick you up, so I came instead," he lied. The truth was that the day before, Alessandro called Georgia, telling her that she had permission to stay with her friend for a couple more days since he would be free and could take care of Thomas.That wasn't true; Alessandro's schedule was busier than ever, but he still didn't want her to come back until he had erased any trace of that night when she was drunk and confessed her love. Then he wouldn't see her again. Alessandro didn't want to behave immaturely, but he did
Thomas was jumping with excitement, getting the attention of everyone who looked towards Alessandro, who didn't remove his hand from Georgia's waist.To prevent Thomas from further drawing attention, the cunning woman knelt to his level and offered him a dollar."Go buy some cotton candy, honey. After that, we'll go to the parent-child activity," she said, caressing his cheek.Thomas hugged Georgia tightly. "You're the best mother any kid could have," he said, pleased. Georgia was good to him, treated him with love, took care of him, and even gave him money to buy candy. She was perfect!Georgia smiled at the boy and then waited until he was far enough away. When he was, she stood up and looked angrily at Alessandro, who was extremely pleased with the situation."Why the hell did you say we were husband and wife? Do you want to hurt Thomas more by getting him excited about something that's not going to happen?""Thomas doesn't care if you and I are married or not. All he wants is for
"What are you talking about? Who wants to harm you?" the man asked hurriedly, furrowing his brow and approaching her. One of his biggest fears was that his business would splash onto someone like Georgia. He didn't want to involve her in anything that could hurt her or cause her harm. That, although he hadn't wanted to admit it, was one of the many reasons why he didn't dare get involved with her. Georgia didn't have the cool head that was necessary to cope with a life alongside someone like him. She could never endure it."Who wants to harm you, Georgia?" he grabbed her arms in desperation and shook her to make her give him a name or at least a description that could give him some clue."I don't know! I don't know!" she frowned, still confused by everything that had been happening recently. "This morning when I left Valery's house, there was a car following me. I'm sure they were following me. I had to run away and hide in the backyard of a house until they left me alone," she sighed
Georgia was at home, reading one of her favorite books and enjoying the library, which had become one of her favorite spaces. In truth, the place was beautiful and pleasant, and that small space made her feel calm and safe, as if within those walls filled with books, she could escape from the reality that sometimes made her wobble, the one she often didn't understand. And it was Alessandro who had enough variety of books for her to explore those worlds she hadn't had access to yet.While she was there, reading Tolstoy, her phone began to vibrate in her pants pocket. The woman looked at the caller ID and answered as soon as she recognized the number of the public nursing home where her grandmother was."Miss Alcott?" the nurse said as soon as Georgia answered."Yes, it's me," Georgia swallowed and waited for the woman to speak. Her heart was racing. Normally, she only received calls from the nursing home when she had overdue bills, and luckily she had been up to date with each of her p
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