"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.
Georgia was completely confused, she didn't know what her mother was referring to, it made very little sense."Mum, I don't want to waste time on things I don't understand, I'd rather you give me a hug," the girl felt tears welling up as her eyes burned from the effort."I'm not here to console you, Georgia, I'm here to tell you the truth, he's not responsible, don't try to blame him for something he had no involvement in.""But who are you talking about? Who is 'he'?" The woman was starting to get frustrated, the last thing she wanted was to lose those precious seconds she had with the woman who gave her life, the same woman she had missed for most of her life."You'll know in due time, I just hope you're smart enough to know that not everything is as it seems. You're surrounded by good people, Georgia, use that to find the truth."Georgia's head was pounding, she had so many doubts and questions that she knew wouldn't be answered at that precise moment."Is there someone around me w
"What do you need, grandma?" asked Georgia with genuine interest.Her grandmother sat up just a little to take the pillow off her back."You haven't slept at all?" The woman asked, seeing that the grandmother had one of her favorite books by her side, the one Georgia had arranged for her to be distracted with from time to time.."No, dear, I haven't been able to stop thinking. These past few days I've been feeling very nostalgic, maybe it's old age or time telling me that it's time to take my last steps before leaving this earth.""Don't say that, grandma," Georgia sighed. The idea of being alone was completely terrifying to her, and it was something she didn't even want to think about, even though she knew it was very likely to happen soon. "You still have a lot of life ahead of you. You don't think you can get rid of me that easily," Georgia teased."Okay, I'll make sure to stay a little longer. There are still goals in your life that I haven't seen you achieve, and I'd like to acco
Georgia couldn't believe what she was hearing was true. What if this was the connection to Alessandro? What if this was the reason why he continued to pursue her even when she had asked him countless times to stay away? The woman questioned herself, feeling a sudden urge to vomit. Although she expected anything from Alessandro, the idea that he had something to do with the death of her parents seemed too much."Grandma, are you sure about what you're saying?" she insisted, hoping that this was just a mental lapse from Grandma Bianca."Of course, dear. There was an investigation that never yielded results, but I was friends with a good detective at the police station. He gave me the information I needed, even though I had nothing to repay him for his gesture."Grandma continued to stroke her granddaughter's hair, thinking of those days when everything seemed gray and the only reason to stay upright was Georgia."They definitely didn't deserve a death like that. That day, they were goin
"Darling, I know it's your day off and the last thing you want is to stay at home, but would you mind staying with grandma for a while?" Georgia asked her friend Valery, who had just woken up."Of course not! Grandma Bianca has been an angel to both of us, and staying here with her will prevent me from losing my dignity and going to talk to my idiot ex-boyfriend," Valery replied.Georgia chuckled. "Since when do you have an ex-boyfriend?""Since last night, it's very recent, and that's why I need something to keep my mind occupied," Valery sighed. "But where are you going? Don't tell me you're meeting up with some man I don't know.""No, believe me, that's the last thing on my priority list. I don't want anything to do with men. I just have a job interview," Georgia lied. "It's a place that could pay me enough to get a better place for grandma.""That's great news!" Valery exclaimed, although for some reason she didn't believe the story was entirely true."I promise I won't be too lon
Upon returning home, Georgia had to wait a few seconds for her pulse to normalize. The truth was that the girl felt extremely agitated, not only because of her escape from the Mascherano mansion, but also because she had run into Thomas and, above all, because she had realized that the man she had feelings for was the very leader of the organization that had killed her parents.All of that had been too much for Georgia. In a way, she was completely overwhelmed, and the problem was that she still didn't have all the answers she needed. There was much more to that story, and that scared her because, even though she didn't know how much more she was going to be able to take, she also knew that, for the memory of her parents, she couldn't give up. She had to find the truth, no matter how painful it was."Hello, dear! Where have you been?" asked grandmother Bianca once Georgia was able to enter the house."I was in an interview, grandmother," she smiled."How did it go?" Valery approached
Trying to finally confirm that Georgia was seeking information about his business, Alessandro went to find the woman who gave Georgia entry into the house. Surely she knew something, or at least could give him a clue that would make it easier for him to confront the woman.That day, Alessandro spent the entire afternoon and night searching for his own answers. He reviewed all the security cameras and then developed a hypothesis about what had happened. Even though he knew that Georgia had always been curious about his business, she had never dared to snoop around in such a desperate way, almost as if she was looking for something specific."Come here," Alessandro called from the living room, where the woman was cleaning the fireplace. He called her over to him."Sir, do you need something?" The woman was nervous. She knew that letting Georgia into the mansion was wrong and was afraid of the consequences it could bring to her life."How was Thomas today? Was he calm?" he asked, knowing
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