"This is considered kidnapping, I hope you know that so you're not surprised when the police come knocking on your door because I reported you to them," Georgia exclaimed, visibly upset in the back seat of the car."I don't care what you do, not even the police could stop me," he replied, only because he knew her well enough to know she wouldn't betray him.Alessandro shoved Georgia into his car and settled her in the passenger seat. As soon as he let her go, she struggled violently to be freed, but Alessandro had other plans and wasn't going to let her thwart them. He quickly reached for a pair of handcuffs he had in the glove compartment of the car and put them on Georgia."What the hell do you plan on doing with that?" she shouted. "You can't handcuff me, Alessandro, that crosses any boundary we've established between us," she yelled, trying to reason with him.Alessandro didn't listen to any of her complaints, he simply grabbed her left hand tightly and tightened the handcuffs unt
Alessandro quickly arrived at his office, alerted by a call from one of his security men about a possible danger."What's going on?" he questioned the man as soon as he arrived at the company."We found this. The search dogs have found the device," the security man placed a deactivated bomb on Alessandro's desk.The man quickly inspected the object. The timer had stopped just ten seconds before it was due to explode. This did not bode well for the leader of the New York mafia."Where was it?""Sir, it was in the east wing of the basement, right below your office. It's clear what their target was.""It was me," Alessandro said, running his hands through his hair as he thought about how to manage the security of his men.The past few weeks had been the most difficult he had had in a long time. He had received threats, envelopes with pictures of his son and Georgia, and losses at the hands of his enemies. Two of his closest men had died in crossfire. There was going to be bloodshed, and
"Sir, don't go over there!" one of Alessandro's men said, trying to protect him."It's not the time for cowardice," Alessandro whispered, willing to do what was necessary to at least keep one of his enemies' heads.The truth was that Alessandro was worried about a possible weakening of his organization, something he couldn't allow to happen, not with everything he had risked before...everything that was at stake.In complete caution and using the sound of the constant gunfire, Alessandro descended the stairs to the first floor of the building, where he was told the leaders of the enemy organization were located. He had to find them, no matter what.As he reached the basement, the man didn't hear anything, everything was in complete silence, they were probably hiding, he thought, while checking the perimeter.One of Alessandro's most loyal men, who warned him not to go in that direction, followed him only to make sure his boss was okay.Alessandro saw him and nodded his head, signaling
The truth was that after weeks of turbulence, the last thing Alessandro wanted was to have to make an effort to hide his feelings that were clearly there because of her and everything she brought out in him. The man had spent too much time contemplating what was right, whether he should let her go, whether she was safer with or without him. Alessandro had questioned his situation with Georgia too much, but it seemed there was no right answer to his dilemma. Every time he tried to distance himself, a voice within him compelled him to do the opposite. He loved her, no matter how dangerous it might be.Putting the situation in perspective, that cheap excuse of wanting to protect Georgia by staying away from her was nothing more than a pretext fueled by his fears. Alessandro knew he could take care of her, knew he had the ability to protect her from any danger. He would not allow anything bad to happen to one of his own, especially someone like her who had already suffered the consequence
"You woke up early today," said Valery, coming out of her room wearing only a bathrobe.Her hair was messy, her eyes were sleepy, and she yawned lazily, unlike Georgia, who was already perfectly dressed and ready for a new day of work."Good morning to you too," Georgia smiled at her friend and placed a steaming cup of hot coffee in front of her.Valery frowned, it was strange that Georgia had such a positive attitude given the recent events."Can I ask why you're awake so early?" she asked curiously, taking a sip of her coffee, which was stronger than usual."Your aunt was very patient to give me a second chance, and I don't want her to think I'm taking advantage of that. She's been very generous. I thought that after disappearing for a whole day without saying anything, I would face more consequences, but she's a very kind person."Valery rolled her eyes, knowing that wasn't the truth."My aunt only kept your job because she and her husband know that if they fire you from the restau
Alessandro, who was answering some of his emails in his office, immediately picked up his phone when he noticed that Georgia's bodyguard was calling him."Hello?" he answered immediately."Mr. Mascherano, you asked me to inform you if I noticed any anomalies regarding Miss Alcott, and I think this might be one," he said. "As usual, she went to her usual transport stop, but suddenly she took a taxi and came to San Juan Hospital. I don't know what it's about, but she hasn't left for about an hour."Alessandro frowned, wondering what Georgia could be doing at that hospital. Was she sick? He wondered, convincing himself that he should go there to find out what was going on."Don't move from there, keep an eye on her, and if she leaves the hospital, let me know where she's heading," he instructed.Immediately, he grabbed his car keys, his blazer, and left his office, determined to find out if she was okay or not."Miss Alcott, how are you feeling?" asked the nurse who was inserting the IV
"Alessandro..." Georgia sighed as she approached him. For some reason, when she was around Alessandro, she felt like a ridiculous teenager who didn't know how to behave around a man. It was as if her most natural instincts came to light, and she felt silly, foolish, like an inexperienced girl completely in love with someone she would probably never have by her side.Alessandro glanced at her and then stood up. "Are you feeling better?" he asked with genuine sincerity.The man felt a little sad seeing her like this. She was pale, had pronounced dark circles, and her lips lacked that characteristic red color that he liked so much. It was clear that Georgia wasn't doing well, and all he regretted was that she was too proud to allow herself to receive help from him."Yes, I feel much better. The doctor said it's nothing serious, it was just a faint," she replied, downplaying the issue."That's not what I heard," he clicked his tongue. "You haven't been eating well and you've been under a
Valery, Georgia, and Grandma Bianca entered together through the main door of Valery's apartment. Valery had made sure that everything was ready so that Grandma could feel comfortable and, above all, at ease."Georgia told me her favorite scent is vanilla, so I bought air fresheners with that aroma," said Valery."You two are such sweet girls, but really, dear Georgia, I don't want to be a bother. You're both young and have very busy lives that I don't fit into. I don't want to be a burden to anyone," Grandma said with genuine embarrassment.Between the treatments she had to receive and her Alzheimer's problem, she had been having a rough time lately. She didn't want the girls to worry more than necessary. After all, she was an elderly woman who had already lived her life. It was time for Georgia to do the same."Nonsense!" said Georgia. "You don't bother us. On the contrary, you'll be a distraction for us, Grandma.""Yes, because Georgia never even leaves the house," grumbled Valery.
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