CARLY'S POV With Leonardo's help, I was able to get my suitcases out of the main gate.It didn't take any time for the taxi driver I had ordered through an app to arrive.He helped me put my things in the trunk and in no time, we were on our way.I watched how the building disappeared as we went further away. The moment I was unable to see the building, my eyes teared up. I tried so hard to ignore it, but I couldn't as it betrayed me by rolling down my cheek.I quickly wiped it off hoping the driver didn't notice.The drive was smooth, but my mind wasn't. The further we got from Alessandro's estate, the heavier my heart felt. I couldn't shake the memory of his stare last night—the way his eyes seemed to carry an emotion I couldn't name. Sadness? Regret? Or was it all just in my head? Maybe it was relief.The driver glanced at me briefly through the rearview mirror. "Rough morning?" he asked, his tone casual."You could say that," I replied, my voice barely above a whisper. I turned
THIRD PERSON'S POV As Alessandro stepped out of his office with Leonardo walking behind him, he met Sandra who was dressed in her flashy purple mini gown with sparkly heels. Her hair was decorated and was parked in a bun.She was not coming alone as she was escorted by her bodyguard."Hey Ally." She greeted slyly.Alessandro gave her this intense look before he looked away, "I'm busy." He said in a bid to dismiss her.He wasn't ready for her shenanigans as he was already not feeling so good."I knew waiting would pay off." She said as she placed her hand on Alessandro's shoulders. "I knew you weren't serious with her." She said with this wide smile on her face."Go home, I'm not in the mood for your drama." Alessandro said as he gently pushes her aside.Sandra, who was so not, giving up walked aggressively behind him."What if we go back to the way we used to be, I'm willing to forgive you." She said out ignoring the stares from the workers as they entered the elevator.Hearing this,
CARLY'S POV "Take us here." Judy said as she showed the taxi driver something from her phone."Alright ma'am." He responded politely before hitting the road again, since he had stopped to listen to my sis.I stared out the window in silence before Judy broke the silence."Have you heard from Mom and Dad recently?" She asked.I looked at her, "No, have you?" I asked back."Not really." She responded as she adjusted herself on the seat. "But uhm, mom called about three days ago, but I didn't answer the call." She said. I was speechless at this point, nothing to say. "They've been texting me to come back home recently, and that's one thing I won't do." She added."I'm not surprised." I said as I looked out the window. Judy sighed deeply and leaned back into the seat. "They are not even feeling bad for what they did, they think being in the papers for fastest growing company would make me come back, I would rather eat dirt and live in rathole." She vented.I smiled, I was the one who
CARLY'S POV We finally got back to the house by 8:45 pm."I'm so exhausted." I groaned as I sat on the couch dropping the shopping bags I was with on the floor."I need to be messaged." I tiredly said as I relaxed my back.Judy took care of everything including the snacks' preparation while I got the couch ready for movie night.The night went better than I expected, the movies were great, and the snacks were irresistible as I kept eating them hungrily.In the fun of the moment, I ended up sleeping in the same bed with Judy.******The next day was great too, Judy helped me prepare for my new job.I was to always report to work by 3:00 pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays and by 8:00 am on Saturdays, perfectly matching my class schedules and I suspect it was Judy's doing."Don't forget to smile the moment you get to the office, you would be working with five more people so be jovial." She said in the evening as she prepped me for the next day."Got it." I paused. "Wait, how do you kn
CARLY'S POV"Promise you won't tell Sandro." I said to Judy as I took out my pinky finger."I promise." She said sealing it with her pinky finger."But you have to tell him one of these days." She said. "I think he deserves to know.""I don't think I need to, we no longer have anything togetherin fact, we never did. Keeping this child is my decision, and my cross to bear, if he cares about me, he would have been here." I said pouring out my pent-up anger."Hey, it's fine. Relax, we won't tell him ok." Judy said patting my head gently.At that moment, a doctor's voice interrupted."You will be discharged soon, don't forget to always come back for checkups." "Sure she will." Judy responded before I could open my mouth to respond.The doctor looked at me, and I immediately knew she wanted my confirmation."I will come, I promise." I said with a smile. She smiled back before she left.I couldn't but rub my belly gently. The fact that I was pregnant felt like a dream.I was both excited
ALESSANDRO'S POVGetting to the hospital and confirming what I was told, I felt a lot in a short span, which was strange.I gave it a lot of thoughts as I worked in one of my family's numerous hotels all day, even though it was so difficult to concentrate. All I wanted was to confirm if the child was mine, a part of me really wanted the child to be mine.I didn't just want the child, I want Carly too, her absence making me loss my mind and I needed to have her back. Back in my space, back in my life.The moment the evening came, I left the building in a hurry, heading straight to her apartment.I didn't expect her to welcome me with open arms, but I was willing to give it a try, if the child is mine, then I deserve to be in their life.I drove myself, she doesn't always like the idea of moving with bodyguards, and I wouldn't want to do anything that would ruin my chances of at least saying hi to her.I checked my car's….for the necklace I had gotten her month's back but didn't know h
CARLY'S POV I stared at the ceiling as I imagined a lot of scenes in my head.Having a beautiful family with Sandro, spending beautiful moments together, going on dates and him treating me like his world revolves around me.I couldn't tell when I slept off, but I know I woke up to Judy yelling."The heavens would fall the day you would wake me up properly without yelling." I said as I rubbed my eyes."Get up and get ready, you and your group members have a project to work on remember." "Shoot! I totally forgot." I said as I fit off from the bed in a haste."What's the time?" I asked as I rushed into the bathroom."It's 8 O' clock already." Judy responded."I'm late." I said as I hurriedly took my bath."I'm leaving, breakfast is all ready, and it's set on the table." Judy said before I heard the door shut."Have a beautiful day." I yelled, even though I doubt she heard me.The moment I was done having my bath and getting ready, I hurriedly ate my breakfast fast of pancakes and choco
THIRD PERSON'S POV The moment Alessandro stepped out of his office, his phone rang. It was Marco.He immediately answered it, even though Marco no longer works for him, he always helped with vital information."Something's wrong," Marco said the moment his call was picked."I don't know if you've heard, but I just got bad news from one of our Moles in the Baratheons family." He paused. "Carly's kidnapped, he said it was Houston, and he was taking her to his family mansion." "I Just got the news too." Alessandro responded as he walked out of the building with Leonardo, Giovanni, and Vincenzo.Tyrion also followed suit while he was still on-call with Judy."I will be coming with you." Marco said."Tyrion would have my head if I allow that." Alessandro responded as he entered the back seat of his car."It's about Carly, he wouldn't mind. I will be careful." Marcy insisted as he hurriedly left his café to the parking lot.Out of all Alessandro's rivals, Houston Batheon irritated him th
CARLY'S POV While we drove back, I took out my cellphone and texted everything that happened to Judy, I could hear her shrieks from her texts and emojis.{I knew he loved you, he was just putting up a front.} She texted.{I'm pretty sure you didn't.} I texted back smiling.{Whatever, } she sent back with multiple laughing emojis.{Just know I'm your chief bridesmaid that day.} She texted immediately.I blushed.{You will walk me down the aisle right?} I sent.{Of course, I would do anything for you.} She texted back.It's the truth, even though she didn't seem like that when we were growing up, she had always been doing things for me.{Gotta go, have fun, ok.} She sent, the beep sound disrupting me from my thoughts.{Yes I will.} I replied with a laughing emoji.{Thank you.} I sent almost immediately.********I heaved a sigh of relief as I sat on the bed.Sandro was taking off his clothes, so I used that time to freshen up. I had to keep my horny self at ease. The intense kissing w
CARLY'S POV Hearing him say those words did something to my heart, I tried hiding the fact I was blushing, but I doubt I did a good job about that.He was staring at me and I couldn't tell what he was thinking, the waiter walked up to us with a menu and I quickly took it from him to cub my embarrassment.Looking down at the menu, I got so confused. I don't understand a thing.What type of food are these and in what language.I kept looking at the menu, I couldn't look up at Sandro, I was afraid he will look me in the eyes and know the fact I was literally unable to order a thing from the menu, I couldn't pronounce the words."I will have a bottle of Brunello di Montalcino wine, and a plate of chicken Florentine Pasta." Alessandro said even without looking at the menu.I look up, "I will have the same thing." I said with a smile."Seems like you come here often." I said.He smiled, "This is one of Tyrion's favourite restaurants, he always says it tastes like home even though he doesn'
THIRD PERSON'S POV Carly stared at the shower head, the water flowing down her body doing little to cool the embarrassment she felt. She peeked around the bathroom, silently praying for some miraculous discovery of a spare towel. No luck."Damn it!" She cursed.With a deep breath, she tried to gather her courage. "Just ask him. It’s no big deal." She mutters to herself, but the idea of Alessandro seeing her in this naked state made her stomach churn."It's not like he hasn't seen you naked a lot of times." She assured herself.As she turned the water off and walked slowly towards the door."No, no, no." She said, repeatedly walking back."Oh wait, I will just show my head." She said with a smug smile as the idea struck her."Wise Carly." She said, patting herself.Just as she was about to walk back towards the door, she heard a knock accompanied by Alessandro's voice."You forgot to take a towel with you." He said. Then, the sound of his chuckle made Carly shy."Uhm, I did?" Carly
CARLY'S POV The moment I felt his arm grab my hand, my heart immediately skipped a beat."You should stay." His voice sent shivers down my spine.My eyes widened in fear maybe, but I wasn't that afraid, I was mostly shocked.Stay? Why does he want me to stay? My heart was racing, and I wasn’t sure if I could trust my legs to keep me standing.“Sandro…” I began, my voice barely above a whisper.He didn’t let go of my hand. Instead, he pulled me closer to himself gently. His intense gaze was fixed on mine, and for a moment, I couldn’t breathe. The way he looked at me wasn’t like before. It wasn’t just concern or obligation; or even this look he always gives me that made me feel more like a burden, it was something deeper, something I didn’t dare hope for.“Why do you always run from me?” he asked softly, his voice low and captivating.“I’m not running,” I replied, my voice shaky as I tried to look away.“You are,” he countered, his fingers brushing against mine as he held my hand tigh
THIRD PERSON'S POV While Alessandro and Carly arranged her things, Carly caught Alessandro stealing glances at her.She felt her heart beat increase whenever she catches his soft gaze on her, she tried not to be moved, but her heart betrayed her, she found herself yelling inside.She felt the way Alessandro sees her has changed, she believed it was as a result of her carrying his child, men do change when their babies are involved, she smiled.While Alessandro walked up to her to take the third suitcase she was pushing towards the wardrobe, his phone rang.He picked it up immediately."I will be there." He said after a while of listening."I need to go now, don't touch or do anything until I return, if you want anything, and you want to eat anything, anything at all, call Susanne on that telephone beside the bed." He said as he took the suitcase from her and kept beside the wardrobe.Carly looked around, "But I need to arrange my things, I won't have peace until I…""No, you don't do
AT JUDY'S APARTMENT Judy walked in on Carly who had been standing by the door Impatiently."What are you doing here?" Just asked, surprised."How did it go?" Carly asked impatient."Let me in first." Judy said as she removes her jacket.Carly made way for her."Now tell me, how did it go?" She asked again as she took her jacket from her.Judy paused while Carly waited in anticipation for what she has to say."Get yourself ready for the wedding of your dreams!" Judy said out in excitement.A big smile broke out on Carly’s face. “I told you he’s not as bad as you think.”“That doesn’t mean I trust him,” Judy said, narrowing her eyes. “But I’ll give him a chance—for your sake.”Carly hugged her sister tightly. “Thank you. That means a lot to me.”Judy pulled back, looking her in the eyes. “But if he ever gives me a reason to think he’s putting you or the baby in danger, I won’t hesitate to take you back.”“Fair enough,” Carly said with a grin.*********TWO WEEKS LATER CARLY'S POV Goi
THIRD PERSON'S POV Judy was waiting patiently in her apartment with Carson when Carly knocked.She immediately rushed and opened the door."What happened?" She asked as she hugged her.Her eyes caught Alessandro who was right behind Carly then she frowned."He took you again didn't he?" Judy asked her eyes glaring at him."I would be going now, carefully think about the offer." Alessandro said before he turned and left."He wasn't involved in my disappearance." Carly said to her sister with a weak smile."I knew you would say that, but must be the reason somehow." Judy said as she led Carl inside."The doctor said I'm fine, the baby is fine too." Carly said trying to change the conversation."And you're trying to avoid the question." Judy said."Hii Carson." Carly said as she sat on the couch."Glad that you're ok." Carson responded.She smiled, then stood up, ignoring her sister's rants."I'm going to have my bath and sleep, I'm feeling sleepy." She said, patting her hair."Have fun
Meanwhile, outside the Batheon's mansion, Alessandro's car and the one containing Leonardo, Giovanni, and Vincenzo screeched to a halt. Marco's vehicle and an extra vehicle that had about six members of Alessandro's bodyguards pulled up right behind them. The two men, Alessandro and Marco stepped out simultaneously, flanked by bodyguards. Marco's face was so firm, more like he couldn't wait to leave a bullet in Houston's brain, while Alessandro's cold, piercing gaze surveyed the mansion's exterior."I had to come with extra hands." Marco said to Alessandro as he signaled the guards to surround the place.Alessandro nodded, "That's thoughtful, but I don't think we would be needing them, I already have a plan in progress. "He said. Marco smiled, one of the reasons he had loved working with him so much was that he was so smart, and that's how the guards were able to survive without any one of them dying on a mission."Any sign of her?" Marco asked, his hand resting on the gun holster
THIRD PERSON'S POV The moment Alessandro stepped out of his office, his phone rang. It was Marco.He immediately answered it, even though Marco no longer works for him, he always helped with vital information."Something's wrong," Marco said the moment his call was picked."I don't know if you've heard, but I just got bad news from one of our Moles in the Baratheons family." He paused. "Carly's kidnapped, he said it was Houston, and he was taking her to his family mansion." "I Just got the news too." Alessandro responded as he walked out of the building with Leonardo, Giovanni, and Vincenzo.Tyrion also followed suit while he was still on-call with Judy."I will be coming with you." Marco said."Tyrion would have my head if I allow that." Alessandro responded as he entered the back seat of his car."It's about Carly, he wouldn't mind. I will be careful." Marcy insisted as he hurriedly left his café to the parking lot.Out of all Alessandro's rivals, Houston Batheon irritated him th