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17. Alessandro I
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The Agreement 18. Pain Or Pleasure
"Pleasure and pain, it's all the same" ~ K.A. My eyes are fixed on the kitchen's entrance, after a few seconds surely my husband rushes in, his eyes carrying the same fury as they did yesterday with a hint of sleep in them. "Vale.." he stops midway when he observes so many people in the kitchen. Everyone is staring at him with curiosity, I find their expressions cute and can't hold back my chuckle. Alessandro comes out of his daze, he looks at me, "Che cosa sta succedendo qui?" (what is going on in here?) He says something. "Signora ci ha preparato la colazione stamattina" (Ma'am prepared breakfast for us this morning) Christine answers in her soft voice, her scrambled eggs long forgotten. He studies the food items spread on the marble counter top with furrowed brows, "hai preparato tutto questo?" (you prepared all of this?) He seems shocked. I give him a puzzled look. "He is asking if you prepared all of this?" Antonio translates. "Si, si I did" I answer confidently, Alessandr
Last Updated : 2020-09-17The Agreement 19. Deal With The Devil
"It's the connection we can't explain." ~Unknown I cross the kitchen gracefully and head to the stairs, just as I am out of everyone's sight, I run away like a headless chicken to my room. I reach it and slam the door shut, I lean my back to it, I place my right hand on top on my heart. It is beating wildly like it will rip out of my chest at any second. The 'me' down there who was all confident and calm was a facade. In reality, I was so scared I thought I would pee my pants. The moment Alessandro started to choke, I didn't think that it would affect him so much, I should have had thought of it more carefully. But of course, he had to react that way, I added 4 table spoons of salt in his pancake then the coffee topped it all. When everyone was glaring at me, I began to fear for my safety, I was sure if another second had passed then no one would have had believed me, so I quickly grabbed the glass of milk. Thank God! Everything went smoothly. Suddenly my eyes waver at the torn curt
Last Updated : 2020-09-18The Agreement 20. First Kiss
"The kiss was full of all the words I didn't need to say." ~Unknown. "I want your money." I blurt out. The translated words echo from the phone's speaker, and soon I am met with very confused eyes. It is too late to realize that how wrong my words sound, he must think of me as a gold digger. "No! Not like want your money for my shopping, but more like want your money for the furniture and groceries." I quickly clear the meaning behind my words, completing the sentence in one breath. He is surprised by my reason, a minute of silence passes "So are you going to give it orrr not?" I trail out. He blinks his eyes as if he was just pulled out of a deep thought, he goes to our walk-in closet without giving me a response. "Seems like not." I answer for myself, shrugging my shoulders. I should head down, I have to overlook the lunch menu and help the maids with it's preparation. I am about to exit our room when a large hand grabs my dainty right wrist, stopping me in my track. A jolt of ele
Last Updated : 2020-09-20The Agreement 21. In His Arms
"From the first moment that we touched, your arms felt like home." ~ John Mark Green I enter the kitchen, Christine and three other maids are waiting for me. An hour passes by as we decide on this week's menu, I make sure to blend both cultures together so we can experience something unique in our food. I laugh so much with the women present around me, we also get to know each other. The other maids are Lisa, Hannah and Sarah, they are very sweet, we get along very well, Christine works as our official translator, I am trying to pick up a few words. I get to know that these women are in fact good cooks but no one really bothered with the food here so they never made an effort. This makes me think about the women of this house, like who used to run it? Antonio is clearly unmarried and I have never heard or seen Alessandro or Angelo's parents. Apart from the 3 men, I have not encountered any other family member, I make a mental note to later ask Christine about them. My thoughts are c
Last Updated : 2020-09-21The Agreement 22. His Life
"Beaware; for I am fearless, and therefore powerful." ~Mary Shelly "I'm going to the garden." I inform Christine and head out to the lovely garden, I am paying extra attention to it for the past few days. I stand in front of the red roses that arrived today at my request, the gardener planted them. I have started to decorate the mansion and maintain the garden, so far everything is going good. I have ordered decorations, paintings and new furniture online from Alessandro's laptop since I don't have a phone yet, the guards are a great help with moving the furniture around, the mansion is coming to life as new things are being added to it. Even Alessandro is happy about it but he does not verbally share his opinion. Alessandro, A smile finds its way on my lips at his name. A week ago, we had a good conversation without any arguments then I fell asleep in his arms. From that night onwards, everyday he joins us for dinner then we retire to our room where we talk for hours about our day.
Last Updated : 2020-09-23The Agreement 23. Husband
"I knew who I was this morning; but I've changed a few times since then." ~Alice In Wonderland "Tina, you not join us for pranzo again." (Lunch) Christine says in a worried tone as she tries to form a correct sentence. "Come join us for cena, niente scuse" (Dinner, no excuses) she says sternly this time. The Italian words in-between her sentences make her look cute instead of intimidating. "I'm not feeling well, leave me be." I say for the umpteenth time. She puts her right palm on my forehead to check my temperature, I gently remove it and clasp it in between my hands, I smile as I observe her worried features "I'll eat when I feel well." I assure her. She eyes me, clearly not believing a word "promettere" (promise) I say the foreign word and immediately receive a big toothy grin from her. Spending most of the time with the maids I have started to grasp on to small words, I try to use them in my sentences which in result makes them really happy. After convincing Christine a littl
Last Updated : 2020-09-24The Agreement 24. Apologies
"Even in the Chaos - don't forget to kiss." ~ Tess Guinery "Valentina" "Valentina?" He calls for me again but I stay quiet. "Valentina, ti ho chiamato" (Valentina, I've been calling for you) Alessandro walks inside our walk with an irritated expression. I continued to ignore him as I rummage through my clothes to decide what to wear for today. His large hand grasps my forearm, he turns me to face him, I observe his pissed off expression. Wow! He hides all of his expressions from me except for anger and irritation! I mentally roll my eyes. You must be thinking what happened, well I'll brief you a little. This morning mother nature came knocking at my door which also means cramps. I have a severe case of period cramps and those who know it tend to stay away from me for the first 2 days. I have also cried 2 times in the time span of an hour. First, because Christine gave me some pain killers and soothingly rubbed my stomach which reminded me of mom. Second, I realised I kind of forgav
Last Updated : 2020-09-26The Agreement 25. Invitation
"Just enough madness to make her interesting." ~Atticus "He what!?" I ask loudly, she leans back in the sofa, I think I scared her. "Mrs. Rom.." "Valentina" I interject, "Huh?" Her face contours in confusion. "Call me Valentina instead of Mrs. Romano" "Oh! Ok, M- Valentina" she corrects herself. "As I was saying that Ca- Mr. Romano has sent me to teach you Italian." she gives me a tight-lipped smile but I don't miss how she almost referred to him as Capo. I get excited at the mention of him sending her for me, that means he actually thought about what I said. It means he cares, I can't stop grinning. "Should I gather the staff?" I ask expectantly looking at her, she furrows her eyebrows. "Why would you gather the staff?" She asks back. This time it is me who is confused, "didn't you say you are a teacher?" I ask a little unsure now. She nods a little too quick at that, "are you not going to teach the staff English? Or there is another teacher for them?" I ask. Cara's f
Last Updated : 2020-09-27
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The Agreement 64. Epilogue
"With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come"~ William Shakespeare10 years later..Alessandro's POV:"We've come so far haven't we?" Antonio says with a small satisfied smile as he closes the file I had signed seconds ago."Indeed we have uncle" I agree nodding my head slightly, "the business is flourishing, you are the first one in our generation to bring this family to where it stands today" he boosts proudly about my accomplishments.I was well aware of how much he loved to talk about how our mafioso is one of the most feared one in the world, I didn't stop him either knowing that there were only very few thin
The Agreement 63. Mrs. Romano
"After all, soulmates always end up together."~Unknown"Aida.""Hmm?" I tilt my head upwards to have a better view of Alessandro, he was deep in thoughts while stroking my hairs. "I want to name our daughter Aida." he says placing his hand on my protruding stomach."It means happiness." He kisses my forehead, explaining further.I chuckle at his words, "that is a beautiful name but how are you so sure that it's going to be a girl? What if it's a boy?" I ask curiously as I place my hand above his.This was pure bliss.Him, me and our baby. No problems, no lies, no past.. Just us, our world."If it is a boy, then we will make another one so it would be a girl" he says with a big smile as if he has it all figured out, I laugh heartedly "that's not how it works, what if the
The Agreement 62. Surprise
"The best time for new beginnings is now"~ UnknownWhat is up with this man?I couldn't help but question myself as I hold out the beautiful dress infront of me. I inspect the delicate patterns that have managed to catch my breathe, I was baffled when I laid my eyes on this dress for the first time just few moments ago.After our late lunch Alessandro demanded for me to go back to our room, as quoted by him 'I have a surprise for you upstairs.' I was actually nervous about this 'surprise'.Since I have entered Alessandro's life, the surprises I have received from him— let's say they haven't been too pleasent. I couldn't help but think that maybe there was a long lost sibling of Alessandro's that has been found and is waiting for me in the room to be introduced.Just kidding!
The Agreement 61. Waves
"Sometimes in the waves of change we find our true direction"~UnknownIt has been half and hour since the whole ordeal that had transpired between us, I was sitting on one of the comfy sofa.My mind was reeling with different thoughts, but the most prominent of them was the concern for my parents, I need to ask Alessandro about how long is he going to keep me here and find a way to contact my parents.I glance at the window, my eyes settle on a figure sitting comfortable on the sand near the sea shore, the waves come clashing together but die down just as they near him. Looks like the sea is scared of him as well. I paddle upstairs towards the bedroom in search of some suitable clothes to change into, I find a wooden chester at one corner, I pull open the first drawer and surprisingly enough I find my clothes in them.
The Agreement 60. Prove yourself
"I know my worth, I've paid dearly for every ounce of it" ~ Alfa "Oh my!" I let out a breathless whisper as my eyes rake over his sturdy chest, why does he look like a fine ass meal? And why am I so hungry all of a sudden!? I clench my hands beside me as my fingers itch to trace those fine lines accentuating each peck. This man was a walking god and he knew it. I hear him clearing his throat which quickly pulls me out of my incoming lusty thoughts, I gaze at Alessandro and find a cocky smirk etched on his stupidly handsome face. I missed this man so much! My subconscious sighs dreamily. Me too girl, me too. I agree with her. "Enjoying the view?" He asks in his deep voice while striding towards me, I melt at his accent but quickly compose myself. "Yes, the sea makes it more breathtaking but I would like to go home now" I shrug my shoulders looking around the beach house, I deliberately said that even though I knew what he was referring too. He chuckles shaking his head finding amus
The Agreement 59. Maturity
"We've got to live, no matter how many skies are fallen" ~D. H. Lawrence "Tina was always the ugly sibling, look at this, her runny nose in this picture" Everett cackles, pointing at one of my pictures in which embarrassingly enough I do have a running nose. "No! I was the cute one. You resembled a grumpy grandpa when you were born. Dad tell him" I look at dad, giving him a 'please take my side' look. He looks at me nervously then back at Everett, I follow my gaze only to see Everett making the same face. Dad clears his throat, "none of you were ugly or resembled a grumpy grandpa, be-" both Everett and I groan, "–cause both were beautiful children, all thanks to me, your handsome father's genes" he points at himself proudly. Mom scoffs, rolling her eyes, we all chuckle at dad's expense. We are currently sitting around the center table in the living room, going over our old pictures. It's been 5 days since I came back, I feel like as if I have been freed but there is still somethi
The Agreement 58. Family
"Sometimes memories sneak out of my eyes and roll down my cheeks" ~Unknown Nothing can compare to the feeling of one's head resting on their mother's lap. Mother. A creation God created knowing that the world would have been doomed without these amazing women. I find myself thinking sometimes, how is it possible? How does the air around us suddenly calms down when we have our mother near us? How does a simple hug lift off one's burdens from their shoulders without even uttering a word to her? How does she know when we need her soothing words or when we just need her silence and her magical touch? Guess I will have to wait to find that out myself. After months of overworking my brain, I can finally feel it relax by mom's soothing caresses on my hair. Being near her brought me a sense of comfort that I was craving for. This incredible woman held me in the doorway until I cried my heart out. After that she walked me towards the living room, I was clinging to her like a koala, she didn
The Agreement 57. Alessandro III
"You were a risk, a mystery, and the most certain thing I'd ever know" ~Beau Taplin, "A certainty" Alessandro's POV "Tutto è coperto." (Everything's covered.) Antonio informs me, taking away the file that I had just signed. I give him a nod, he knows I am grateful, I need this break. I go over a few more things with him before heading towards the mansion, I couldn't go there directly when I arrived back from my business trip, I first had to get some work settled in the warehouse, now it's all taken care of. I have handed over my responsibilities to Antonio for a few days, I need some time away from work so I can spend time with Valentina and maybe also convince her to marry me. I know she's stubborn and she's not going to stay here not until I give her a good reason to, I know I haven't been straight with my feelings with her but I am done playing around. I won't admit it out aloud but I am afraid, afraid to let someone into my life, afraid to commit, afraid to believe in love agai
The Agreement 56. New Start
"So I close my eyes to old ends, and open my heart to new beginnings" ~Unknown Bang! Bang! Bang! Several loud gunshots resonate through the air around me at the same time, and then silence. My ears buzz from the loud sound, my eyesight gets blurry. Everything around me seems to fade away, I feel a hand gripping my hair and tugging them harshly, my back hits a hard chest earning a surprised scream from me. I gasp out a breath, blinking my eyes furiously, my hair is tugged again and instinctively my hands shot up towards my head to push away the prying hand. "Leave her!" A dark voice commands through the silent air, I put my hands on my ears and press them in an attempt to get rid of the buzzing, surprisingly it works. I look around frantically until my gaze settles on Alessandro's tense frame, standing a few feet away from me. He has his gun pulled out, pointing towards me, before I could question him, I feel something jab my lower back making me go stiff. "Don't move!" Christop
