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
Elena's POV'I was sitting by the pool side while my feets were under the cool water. I was feeling relaxed and calmer. It feels like today's day was less tough than yesterday. I almost laughed at the choice of my words. Do I really think that my life will be normal as it used to be, even if not perfect, but I was still on my own?Making food, buying groceries, clothes, taking care of my mother. I was independent, doing my dream job until the devil thought to come and destroy everything he could. Now my days are filled with no work but a spoiled princess in a castle. I could only nag about it.I miss Eva so badly. The last time I talked with her was the day she helped me escape Vincenzo. I was dying to ask her if she was okay? Because the risk she took for me by helping me meant her relationship with her husband. I even miss Arianna and now that I can't talk to them. I'm feeling a bit lonely.I can't even contact Kai given to Vincenzo's anger, because he thinks I'm seeing Kai behind h
Author's POV'Elena stepped onto the balcony since everyone was busy, which left her bored. Her cheeks turned red, recalling their kitchen encounter. She had never seen him being this soft, so it was new for her.She took a deep breath when cold breezes from spring hit her delicate skin, making her smile a little. Her long blonde hair flew with the flow of a windy breeze. Nature has the power to heal us even without trying. All you have to do is embrace it and your mind will be fresh."I should tour around this mansion instead of walking like a workless shit."Her hair started to cover her face, making her groan."I feel like an actress in the shampoo advertisement, but the only difference is that I look like a witch with hair covering my face."She tried to remove her hair strands."Why the hell does reality always go against expectations?"She said while fighting with her hair. While she was still busy fighting with her hair, her eyes fell on a familiar figure in the garden while ta
Vincenzo's POV'A sudden gasp left my wife's lips when I wrapped my arms around her from behind. It took a few seconds for her to adapt to my touch and her body stiffened as soon as she recognized my touch.A proud smirk appeared on my lips. She knows my touch well enough to ignore the changes in her body. That's the thing I love about her. There are many things I love about her and the thing which I love most about her is her defiance.The fire in her eyes which seems to be gone not completely, but she is still being careful enough to not show her defiance in front of me. She is still careful while choosing her battles in front of me.She still hasn't moved not even an inch, which made me smirk. I tightened my grip around her and, leaning down, I buried my face in the crook of her neck, which made her shiver. -I like it."What do you think you are doing, mi amore?"I whispered against her neck and felt her release a sigh. Maybe this was turning her on. I love to pull these reactions
I stepped out of the bathroom while wrapping a towel around me, but last night's scenes made my cheeks flush as, once again, embarrassment took over me. I can't help but to think about them frequently since this morning- and not to mention that he left me alone once again in bed. Does he ever sleep on the same bed as me?I sighed."I don't care if he sleeps with me or not."I shrugged my shoulder."Instead, I should be grateful that the devil at least let me sleep at night all by myself without scaring the shit out of me."I inhaled deeply as, once again, the same shame eats me out. I'm embarrassed about how I came around his fingers just because he spanked me. That was too intense. I gulp getting last night's reminders."Oh god! Please dig a hole for me, so I can actually hide in it."And even more angry at myself for letting him man handle me. How dumb am I? I'm so pitiful that every time he touches me I forget everything else around me. It's so shameful when I actually -hate him.
By the time I arrive at the devil's mansion, it's already late at night, which shouldn't mean that I'm in trouble, right? My heels clicked against the cold marble floors as I pushed the heavy door open, the sound of it echoing through the vast emptiness of the mansion.The air felt heavy, thick with silence, and the usual warmth of the house seemed to have dissipated. No lights flickered, no warmth greeted me at the threshold—only the quiet, consuming darkness just like the devil's soul. Is he home?I unconsciously bit my lower lip and closed the door behind me, the faint creak of the hinges my only company. As my eyes adjusted, I stepped further into the grand entryway, the silence pressing down on me like an invisible weight. My heart fluttered for a moment, a whisper of unease threading through my thoughts.I'm getting a Gothic vibe now, not gonna lie and to my nightmare I'm scared of darkness. Please, God save me. My heart is thudding against my ribcage, echoing my thoughts."Vinc
"There's one more thing I need to tell you, Elena."My heart skipped a beat. The tone in her voice was unusual, a mix of concern and something more. I frowned, but trying to guess her expression, she seemed serious, which was also unusual. What could it be? My curiosity only rises up at her sudden serious face. Dr. Liza glanced at me, her lips tight as if she was searching for the right words.I nervously clutched my dress."Your Mother--""My mother, what?"I snapped as my patience was running thin by now. I don't know what she wants to tell about Maa, but I already had a weird feeling."Your stepfather was here last week."I looked at her shocked. I clearly told them that no one was allowed to meet my mother, but this still happened, which wasn't a good sign."What do you mean? Didn't I tell you not to let anyone meet my mother?"My patience was running thin. The first thing which was stressing me out was that Vincenzo's men could walk in anytime here, which would get me in trouble.
Elena's POV'Looking outside the car window, I huffed in annoyance because I woke up alone in bed. Not that I'm disappointed or maybe this time I was because I'm tired of convincing myself that I don't care, but now that I think clearly, I think I do. Maybe last night made me think this way.My cheeks instantly started burning up again just by thinking about it when I shouldn't."I hate him, remember?"I questioned myself in a low voice, because I didn't want his driver to think that I had gone crazy when he literally granted me the permission to get out of his so-called golden cage to actually meet my mother.I got knocked out just by doing that. How embarrassing? I can't even name it. Keeping everything aside, I still can't forget the things he told me last night. How beautiful I look in his eyes. I blushed again. Can't I just go back on hating him? In the beginning, I used to loathe his touch, but now I am actually liking it. What's wrong with me?I should hate him, right? But at t
Author's POV'Elena's eyes widened in shock when he commanded in his authoritative voice while she was already wet by their hot encounter. She bit her lips nervously because hell she didn't know how to suck a cock. She didn't remember if she had done it before, but then again, she had never met with someone like Vincenzo before, or she thought, because he was the only Vincenzo Romano and no one could compete with him in that matter.Stepping forward, she stood in front of him and so close that she could feel his warm breath fanning her face. Swallowing hard, she grabbed his belt before unbuckling it. Vincenzo clenched his jaw at her savage movement but let her do whatever she wants. After all, it's not like they haven't done sex yet."On your knees...now!"He demanded harshly. Watching her looking this hot and eternal was already too much for him. How can someone look this beautiful even if they are crying? Vincenzo muttered mentally.Slowly bending down on her knees, she gulped."I d
Elena's POV'Even this morning, I woke up alone in bed. Not that I am disappointed, but curiosity still remains about where he was last night? Was he with another woman? My heart sank at that thought. Did he have a mistress? If yes, then why would he need me? Why can't he just leave me the fuck alone?I was better alone in my life. I was living a happy, independent life with a peace of my mind, but then why the hell did he choose to come into my life and destroy everything? Did he get bored of me? After all, women must be throwing themselves at him. And why not even if I hate him for making my life miserable, but I still have to admit that he's drop-dead handsome.But that of him with another woman alone makes me disgusted about myself. I am his wife, then why the hell would he need any other woman? Am I not enough? If so, then why can't he leave the fuck alone? So I could live my life the way I used to. Even if I was lovesick and always craved love when it wasn't in my faith, but leas