Vincenzo was leaning against the glass window of his luxurious office while smoking a cigarette. A usual smirk plastered on his face as the man in the background groaned in pain."Ahhh!"He groaned painfully again when Vincenzo's men didn't show any mercy to him, because that's what happens when you mess with the wrong person, aka Vincenzo Romano!The man's body hit the ground while he coughed blood. His face was filled with bloody bruises while Vincenzo was enjoying every second of his painful screams and pleads."P-please I beg you.. Let go of my father."He slowly turned his head towards the girl who was tied up in the corner.Vincenzo signaled his men to stop, and they occasionally did, which made that weak man kneel on his bloody knees. Vincenzo approached him with his steady steps yet dangerously. Crouching down at his level, Vincenzo's deadly gaze was piercing through his soul."This is what happens when you try to mess with me."His tone was as dark as his eyes. The man lifted
Lorenzo was about to open his mouth to say something, but the sudden knock on the door caught their attention, interrupting their conversation."Come in!"Vincenzo granted the permission.One of Vincenzo's men entered the hurriedly but bowed a little to show gratitude and respect before alerting him with a news."Capo, sorry to interrupt, but there's an emergency."Vincenzo's eyes sharpened as he waited for him to continue further."Spill!""Capo, Ms. Elena Martin is planning an escape. One of our spy informed us. She's now heading towards the bus stand since she knows that if she uses her car then we will track her within seconds."Lorenzo raised an eyebrow, amused at the fact that there was someone who was not afraid of his friend's wrath. He found it interesting, but he also knew the fact that it's not a big deal for Vincenzo to track his soon-to-be wife whether she's taking her car or not.On the other hand, Vincenzo cracked his neck in annoyance and anger. Looking up at the ceili
"Looks like you want to play hide and seek with me doll?"Saying that he started walking in her direction.Her heart threatened to come outside her ribcage as she was shaking with fear. She gulped before lifting her head but only to be gasped when he pinned her against the window."Found you!"Her breath hitched when she saw his signatory smirk displaying his lips. Elena gulped and tried to get her wrist free from his hold by twisting it, but failed miserably because every time she tried his grip only became stronger and more painful than before.His intermediating gaze never leaving hers as he watched her squirm in his hold. He was holding both her wrists with his one bare hand while holding a gun in another one and caressing her cheek with it.Letting out a heavy sigh, he spoke in his own authoritative yet calm voice."You disobeyed me. Now what should I do with you, doll?"Despite his calm voice, anger was still visible on his face like he was trying to control it with all his guts
Elena's POV'I was struggling against his strong hold on my wrist while he continued to drag me into this hell abruptly. A hell of a house which I have loathed with all my heart since the day I left it all behind to chase my dream life. As soon as we stepped inside upon noticing us, James immediately stood up on his feet from the couch.Rage filled his eyes when his eyes landed on me and shook with the same familiar scary feeling. I gasped when Vincenzo pushed me in front of that bloody monster of a stepfather while he threw daggers at me with his scary eyes. Suddenly, my childhood memories started flashing in front of me."Martins!"I flinched at Vincenzo's sudden rise of tone."Even though you loathe your daughter, but at least keep an eye on her since she is my responsibility from now on, because it is my last warning and if she tries to run again, then I'll make sure to slice your body into pieces first."James gulped visibly in fear and this was the first time I had witnessed him
"W-What are you doing?"I stuttered as the pain became too much to bear. He was literally ripping my scalp."How dare you try to run?"He yelled, making my ears go deaf. I tried to move away from the monster, but his grip on my hair was too harsh. It made me impossible to move.My eyes turned watery as I struggled against his grip, while the look in his eyes was filled with rage when he looked at me like he was going to show no mercy to me this time."Let me go, you monster."I said, still struggling."Let you go? In your dreams and you have become too fearless to address me as a monster."He jerked me by my hair, making it more painful."I know where this is coming from. It's because of those little independent wings which I have given you."My eyes snapped towards him with rage this time. He has no right to claim behind my success when in actual he did nothing."You didn't give me any wings. It's all my hard work."I looked him in the eye and that's when I saw his eyes visibly shake
I clutched my knees towards me as I sat beside the bed thinking about today's events. All the tears which I had been holding started to flow like water through a tap."Just why?"I continued staring at the floor before while the unbearable pain remained still inside my heart. I wish Maa or Kai were here to confront me. Everything went in vain. I hide my face in my palms, shedding those unbearable tears."Why is my life like this? Even after being an independent woman in this male-dominated world, why am I still helpless? Why are my life decisions still taken by them? Why?"I sobbed while wiping off my tears, because no, I'm not weak, and crying doesn't mean you are weak. That's what Maa used to tell me."I hate all this."I had so many dreams even regarding marriage. I was still hunting for love in the hope of a miracle, because miracles are bound to happen, but it seems like all my dreams got crushed like an autumn's damaged leaf."This was all because of me. I'm to blame myself. I s
I was still shocked after what I witnessed inside my bedroom last night. A freaking camera and I know who's doing that is. Of course, no other than my so-called fiancé.Thank god I didn't change clothes in the bedroom, but soon my relieved expression turned sad as the realization came crushing to me.Sooner or later he will claim me as his. It's certain in his eyes after I have noticed the way he looks at me.I shook mentally while staring at the breakfast in front of me which that maid had left for me. It feels like my appetite has died along with my hopes.Probably two days since, I haven't eaten anything despite being a doctor myself. Moving my gaze up from breakfast, I stared out of the window as the sunlight glowed my bedroom into a golden hour."I want to see Maa, so badly."I'm literally dying to see her, yet I have to ask for people's permission to meet my own mother.How ironic does it sounds right? Finally, lifting myself up, I made my way towards the door before banging on
Author's POV'The sky wore a shroud of brooding charcoal, clouds sprawling across the heavens like ink spilled on parchment. The air was thick, heavy with the scent of rain yet to fall, and the faint whispers of a restless wind curled through the barren trees.Shadows danced and deepened, casting the world in hues of muted gray and silver, as if mother-nature herself was holding her breath.A quiet melancholy hung in the atmosphere, not ominous, but serene, a tender reminder of the beauty found in the quiet embrace of darkness like the devil sitting inside his penthouse's office.The outside's dark beauty was perfectly matched with the devil himself."Did you get to know who helped her out of the house?"Litting up his cigarette, he looked out of the huge glass window while his one hand remained in his sweatpant's pocket as his back was facing Lorenzo."About that, yes."He responded while spinning the ball in his hand."And who's that?"Vincenzo asked while taking a long drag of his
Author's POV''One week later!'The day had betrayed her before it had even begun. Elena woke up to the shrill, mocking tone of her alarm, but it wasn’t just the clock that was relentless; life itself seemed to conspire against her. The sun, hidden behind a thick veil of clouds, cast a dim and suffocating light through her window—neither warm nor welcoming, just a muted gray that matched the heaviness in her chest.There was no ray of hope, no grand epiphany. Just a heavy sigh and the faint, distant echo of a woman who had given her all, only to be left with nothing to show for it but the ache of a day gone wrong.The room was a gilded cage, shimmering with luxury yet suffocating in its purpose. The bride’s chamber was an orchestra of chaos—styling tools hummed, brushes swept across delicate skin, and a dozen pairs of hands fussed over her as though she were a doll rather than a woman with a mind of her own. But Elena, the reluctant bride, sat motionless at the center of it all, her e
"There's nothing serious."I groaned when I heard someone speaking and grabbed my head unconsciously. I felt the soft mattress underneath me and those soft cushions. Where am I?I slowly opened my eyes to clear the vision and my head hurt like hell. Literally like hell. Setting up my vision clearly, I looked around my surroundings just to find the devil standing beside the bed, tall and dangerous.That's when I recalled how suddenly I fainted on his chest and the next thing I felt was him picking me up in his strong arms.Did I anger him by spoiling his mood because of the way he was staring at me with a scowling face before returning his gaze towards the doctor who was still busy inspecting me!"Give me the genuine reason behind her passing out."Vincenzo demanded in his scary voice."Lack of eating and skipping meals. How many days has it been since you haven't eaten anything?"I tried to avoid Vincenzo's gaze before responding.I knew I had to be genuine."Three days to be more spe
When I entered the huge glassed building, a man whom I consider to be one of Vincenzo's men escorted me towards his penthouse. My jaw dropped when I saw the interior inside. It was a huge penthouse. Maybe a whole floor was gathered into making it and, as usual, the interior had a dark aesthetic with a classy look.Clutching my bag, I made my way towards his study room, following the man who was escorting me."Here!"Opening the door after knocking on it, he indicated me to go inside. With a racing heart, I went inside and heard the closing of the door shut behind me. Can't he just keep it open for my sake?I gulped, looking at the scenario in front of me. Vincenzo, who was shirtless, was busy playing chess with Lorenzo. Focused on their game. I swallowed hard. What am I supposed to do now? Just stand there and watch them play until the game was over?"Welcome sister-in-law!"I flinched out of my thoughts when Lorenzo greeted me out of nowhere.He played his side of chess while my gaze
Author's POV'"Can you fill my one more wish."The driver looked at her stunned through the mirror."I'm just a mere driver, Miss."He responded while keeping his eyes on the road."I know, and I won't ask you to do anything which is out of the box for you."Elena fidgged her fingers together nervously."What's it, Miss?"Her eyes snapped at him when he said that."Actually I want to meet my mother, and she's in hospital."She looked at him through the mirror, hopefully, while he looked hesitant."But it's not up to me, Miss."He tried to convince her."I know, but the hospital is just near."She spoke while pointing outside."I'll just come back after meeting her. It won't take long, I promise."The driver's eyes looked hesitant before he picked up his phone to call his capo, making her annoyed."Capo, Mrs. Romano is asking to meet her mother, who's in a nearby hospital."Elena frowned when the driver addressed her by her soon-to-be husband's surname.Placing the phone aside after ha
Elena's POV'I made my way downstairs towards the living room. The feeling I was feeling right now was beyond anything. I'm so happy that I got his approval, so I can finally meet him.I never thought that it was going to be so easy. If he were just like this and gave in to my every demand, then life would be so easy, but whom was I fooling? Only myself."Just because the great mafia agreed on meeting you don't get your hopes high, Elena."I shook my head before taking the last stairs and was about to make my way towards the exit but got stopped by no one but James."Don't you have manners to tell me about where the hell you are going? Or you don't think it's necessary?"I turned around being annoyed. Why is he doing all this drama when he never really cared? And he knew exactly where I was going, so why the hell was he asking?"I'll go with the second one."I replied while crossing my hands across my chest. I knew he must be boiling in anger because it was crystal clear from his faci
Author's POV'The sky wore a shroud of brooding charcoal, clouds sprawling across the heavens like ink spilled on parchment. The air was thick, heavy with the scent of rain yet to fall, and the faint whispers of a restless wind curled through the barren trees.Shadows danced and deepened, casting the world in hues of muted gray and silver, as if mother-nature herself was holding her breath.A quiet melancholy hung in the atmosphere, not ominous, but serene, a tender reminder of the beauty found in the quiet embrace of darkness like the devil sitting inside his penthouse's office.The outside's dark beauty was perfectly matched with the devil himself."Did you get to know who helped her out of the house?"Litting up his cigarette, he looked out of the huge glass window while his one hand remained in his sweatpant's pocket as his back was facing Lorenzo."About that, yes."He responded while spinning the ball in his hand."And who's that?"Vincenzo asked while taking a long drag of his
I was still shocked after what I witnessed inside my bedroom last night. A freaking camera and I know who's doing that is. Of course, no other than my so-called fiancé.Thank god I didn't change clothes in the bedroom, but soon my relieved expression turned sad as the realization came crushing to me.Sooner or later he will claim me as his. It's certain in his eyes after I have noticed the way he looks at me.I shook mentally while staring at the breakfast in front of me which that maid had left for me. It feels like my appetite has died along with my hopes.Probably two days since, I haven't eaten anything despite being a doctor myself. Moving my gaze up from breakfast, I stared out of the window as the sunlight glowed my bedroom into a golden hour."I want to see Maa, so badly."I'm literally dying to see her, yet I have to ask for people's permission to meet my own mother.How ironic does it sounds right? Finally, lifting myself up, I made my way towards the door before banging on
I clutched my knees towards me as I sat beside the bed thinking about today's events. All the tears which I had been holding started to flow like water through a tap."Just why?"I continued staring at the floor before while the unbearable pain remained still inside my heart. I wish Maa or Kai were here to confront me. Everything went in vain. I hide my face in my palms, shedding those unbearable tears."Why is my life like this? Even after being an independent woman in this male-dominated world, why am I still helpless? Why are my life decisions still taken by them? Why?"I sobbed while wiping off my tears, because no, I'm not weak, and crying doesn't mean you are weak. That's what Maa used to tell me."I hate all this."I had so many dreams even regarding marriage. I was still hunting for love in the hope of a miracle, because miracles are bound to happen, but it seems like all my dreams got crushed like an autumn's damaged leaf."This was all because of me. I'm to blame myself. I s
"W-What are you doing?"I stuttered as the pain became too much to bear. He was literally ripping my scalp."How dare you try to run?"He yelled, making my ears go deaf. I tried to move away from the monster, but his grip on my hair was too harsh. It made me impossible to move.My eyes turned watery as I struggled against his grip, while the look in his eyes was filled with rage when he looked at me like he was going to show no mercy to me this time."Let me go, you monster."I said, still struggling."Let you go? In your dreams and you have become too fearless to address me as a monster."He jerked me by my hair, making it more painful."I know where this is coming from. It's because of those little independent wings which I have given you."My eyes snapped towards him with rage this time. He has no right to claim behind my success when in actual he did nothing."You didn't give me any wings. It's all my hard work."I looked him in the eye and that's when I saw his eyes visibly shake