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29. Picnic
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"My heart is so full of you, I can hardly call it my own" ~ Liana Rădulescu "Ti aspetterò." The word rolls off Cara's tongue smoothly. I listen to her intently, my eyes are fixed on her lips to notice how they move. "Ti aspetterò" I repeat confidently, making sure to keep my accent in check. "Bravo!" she nods in approval with a wide smile. She is really a mature teacher for her age, she waits patiently for me to understand, she does not get irritated even if I ask her the same question a couple of times. I have resumed my Italian classes with her, this time these sessions are strictly arranged to learn the right words. That is what Alessandro said, but I am the one learning and going in the right direction has never been my route. I am not going to disturb Cara for now, I know she got in trouble because of me but when I asked her she brushed it off saying Alessandro just warned her to teach me properly. I know he did more then just warning her, I am sure he threatened the poor wom
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"Dying to know. Afraid to find out." ~Unknown "Lunch time" Christine announces entering the room, I quickly crumble the note in my fist and hide it behind my back passing her a small smile. She gives me a confused look, her eyes travel to my hand that is behind my back, she is about say something but I stop he. "I'm coming" I nod at her. She closes her lips then nods back, I notice her eyes switching from my hand to my face. "Ok" with that she walks out, closing the door behind her, I shut my eyes with a small sigh. 'Be careful now Tina!' My subconscious says to me. If I need to get to the bottom of this, I need to be careful, I cannot trust anyone right now, especially Alessandro, if he really is hiding something from me. I hide the note and rose with the other one’s in my closet, with one last look I leave to join everyone in the staff dining room. I prefer having lunch with the staff. Antonio and Angelo also join us in here. I enter the staff dining room and take my seat. Slo
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"Even in silence there is chaos" ~ S. Ajna You know that feeling? When you lose all senses for a minute and it feels like your soul left your body? Everything around you just blurs for a moment, your heart stops. That is what I felt, when the rough voice whispered in my ear. Who scares the crap out of a person and wishes them Christmas? I cannot help but think as soon as I register his words. I try to relax my body while regulating my breathing, I cannot panic. I have seen enough thriller movies to know that panic does not end well for the victim. I feel my captors gloved hand tightening around my mouth, I take in slow long breathes, through my nose. As if being held by a stranger is not enough, I see my surroundings suddenly turn dark, the main power has been shut down. "Ah, il piano è avviato" (Ahh, the plan is set in motion) I hear my captor murmur to himself, I can sense the smirk on his face by the smugness of his tone. "Don't try anything or it won't end well for you" he spea
Last Updated : 2020-10-11The Agreement 34. Mine
"We ignore truths for temporary happiness." ~Unknown The sound of gunshots slowly dies down, I sob sitting on the floor. I feel distraught and confused but most of all scared. The reality of me being all alone struck me like a thunderous lightning, there is no one who I can call mine or run to, crying my heart out. I thought Alessandro was someone I can call mine forever, but after this encounter, I am doubting it. For the first time, I am unable to be strong, for the first time since I came here, I am unable to keep the promise that I made to myself on my wedding day. I promised myself that I will be strong. But I don't know what to fight for, I don't know what the truth is. I just feel tired and confused. I harshly wipe my tears with the backs of my hands, I take in deep breaths and stand up. The room lights up making me flinch, I close my eyes at the sudden light, it feels harsh. I blink my eyes a number of times, trying to adjust them to the bright light, when I am able to open
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Last Updated : 2020-10-14The Agreement 36. Yours
"To young hearts, keep beating, keep breaking, keep falling in love." ~Unknown I am pulled out of the secret room, my mind is running a mile per minute. The wall slides back to it's original place when we exit the room. That is when I realise about the situation in hand, Alessandro's mom is alive and someone has dragged me out of the room. I quickly look at the person who has a firm grip on my upper arm. "Christine?" I frown as I take in her pale face, she is panting heavily as if she is out of breath. Her face is a sickly pale, she looks like she is about to faint any minute. On que her knees buckle up but I am quick to hold her before her body collides on the floor. "Christine!" I shriek, patting her cheek softly. ~~~~~~ "Are you ok?" I ask her cautiously while holding the glass of water for her. She gives me an angry frown. "Maledetti ragazzi mi uccideranno un giorno" (you damn kids will kill me someday) she mutters under her breath. We are in my bedroom, she is sitting on
Last Updated : 2020-10-15The Agreement 37. His
"You touched the place in my heart where love runs wild" ~Perry Poetry I want this. No! I need this! My head rests against his hard chest, my ear is placed right above his heart, listening to it's steady beats. I think, I should give up on ever hearing it's erratic beats, this heart of his that has made me it's slave is very stubborn. Not showing me a single sign of emotion but I still love it. I place my lips over it, "You stubborn heart" I whisper with a frown, I place a small kiss over my husband's chest, imagining kissing his heart directly. Alessandro's arms tighten around me, I fix my gaze up at him to find him staring straight ahead. I roll my eyes, I guess I have to step up like always. I cup his light stubble jaw, pulling his face down leveling our eyes, "I'm going to kiss you" I say. I don't know why I said that, maybe I have a fear of his rejection so I want him to reject me before I lean in. Nonetheless, he stays stiff, hinting me to go for it, I lean in, smashing my
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