Chapter 1Lisa’s POVI can't wait to get off the airplane to breathe fresh air and stretch my legs. We have been on the flight for several hours now. My little sister and I are going to Rome for our vacation. I look out of the window and see Rome moving closer. Looking at Lilani, I can't help but think about my parents.The car accident claimed both of their lives one year ago, after they came back from one of their friends' weddings. I remember when I got the call from the hospital informing me to go to the emergency room, which changed our lives forever. Lilani is so young she needs our parents; when the tooth fairy comes to visit, she runs up to her mother and shouts, “Look, the tooth fairy was here.” On her first day at school, they stand watching her when she falls in love and can't wait to see Mom and tell her about the boy and the first heartbreak. Mom brings ice cream and says everything will be okay. The father wants to break the boy's neck for hurting his little girl. But now
Chapter 2:Mr. Mancini's POV I watched the lady from a distance. “I wonder why she's sad?” I wondered out loud.“Maybe a heartbreak.” Maria, my wife, said, “Then the man must be stupid.”My wife laughed at me. “Why don't you go to her and find out what's wrong? Maybe we can help.” I heard Maria say, “What makes you so sure she will tell me her problems?” I asked. “I can see she's got trouble, and maybe she will open up to you.”I looked at the young girl as well. “Alright, I will talk to her. I hope she doesn't think I'm some kind of pervert.” I said it out loud, only for Maria to laugh at me. I stand up and walk over to the brunette. Lisa's POV. I was so caught up in my grief that I didn't notice when an older man came to sit next to me on the bench. I sob, but then hear a male voice next to me asking, “Ti fa molto male, Signori ta?” Do you feel sick? I shook my head and wiped away my tears. “I'm sorry, but I don't understand your language, Sir, and I don't talk to strangers. Pl
Chapter 3:Lisa's POVI wondered what it could be. Maria mentioned something about hiring and then firing nurses. I hope they know I'm not qualified to be a nurse. I'm so lost in my thoughts that I've forgotten everything around me.As I stepped into the hospital's main entrance, I realized how lost I was in my thoughts.I looked at my watch and discovered there was still time for me to visit Lilani.A nurse greets me, “Buongiorno, Signorina.” I nod, wave, and go to my sister.I entered the room and felt happy at the sight in front of me.I walked closer to Lilani, said, “I'm so glad you're awake,” and kissed her on the head.A faint smile appeared on Lilani's lips.She hugged me and replied, “There was a doctor here with me. He said they needed to heal my brain, but I told him I didn't want to be here. I want to be with you. ““I know, Lily; I also want you to be with me, but first, we have to get you better so that you don't get headaches anymore,” I said.“Promise me that as soon as
Chapter 4Lisa's POVI have just finished packing our bags. In a few minutes, new life with Alessandro begins. I'm tired from all the work, but I can't even nap because Piero will be here any minute now. I just lay on the bed and thought about my marriage to Alessandro. He is so arrogant, bitter, and heartless. I wonder if he will ever be satisfied with my service. O and his lifestyle, UGG, don't get me started.Will I ever adapt to that lifestyle? I'm used to a simple life. Not this life with money and all the fancy Patsy stuff I saw last night. We have such different personalities and have nothing in common. We don't even speak the same language, for the love of all things good! Numerous questions flash through my mind, questions to which I can't get an answer. I am trying to understand why the wedding should occur so late in the evening. I can understand just as little why there are gold diggers in the world who want to make life difficult for others. Now that I think about it again
Chapter 5Lisa's POVAlessandro kept his word because the following morning, one of the maids woke me up in time to take a quick shower. I quickly got dressed and had breakfast before going to the hospital.Everyone but the servants was still asleep when I left the mansion. I wanted to ask Piero if he could take me to the hospital, but the housekeepers didn't understand a word of English, and I couldn't speak Italian. I decide to take the bus and quickly walk out of the gates. I sit here, waiting for the next bus. At this rate, I'm going to be late. Almost an hour later, a bus stops. When I arrived at the hospital, I quickly went to Lilani's room, only to find the bed empty.“I should have to wake someone up to take me to the hospital.” I think, sadly.Turning around, I walked to the waiting area. As I flip through a magazine, I constantly think about Lilani, who is in theater now.“Please, God, please heal my sister.” I begin to pray silently.Alessandro's POV“Can someone tell me how
Chapter 6:Alessandro's POVGabriele, Antonio, and I worked all night to find out who was responsible for the assault on Lisa. After three in the morning, Gabriele says he will call it a night and that it's better to continue the following day after we get some sleep. "He's right, Mr. Mancini. Let's sleep, and then we can investigate further tomorrow." Antonio tells me, but I didn’t think it was a good idea. I was not convinced until Antonio persuaded me otherwise: "Alright, let's go to bed; we will continue this investigation first thing in the morning.” I dismissed everyone. Antonio takes me up to my room after I say goodnight to Gabriele.I was lying awake, thinking how I could've prevented all of this had I just listened to Nonna, but my pride got in the way. Look where my arrogant attitude got her. Dammit, I should have asked Piero to return to the hospital to fetch my wife. What if something terrible had happened? What would I have told Lilani? My thoughts were interrupted by som
Chapter 7Lisa's POVIt's been three days since the operation. Everything has been going well with Lilani. The biopsy came back negative, which I'm thankful for. The guy responsible for the attack has received a life sentence after more women came forward.Sophia told Gabriele that they were expecting; Gabriele was over the moon when he heard the news, and now Sophia's not allowed to do anything. Lately, he has been distant and treating me with unnecessary rudeness. If they are leaving one of these days, then it's just me, Alessandro, and his grandparents. I can't wait to go to the hospital. I got up early to shower and dress. Walking down, I notice Alessandro standing at the bottom of the stairs. I can't help but admire my handsome husband; he looks hot, even in a black shirt and blue jeans. I have never seen him in anything other than his suits. When I reach the bottom, I greet Alessandro. "I'm going with you to see your sister," Alessandro says. I took him by the arm and led him to
Chapter 8Lisa's POVA few days have passed since Lilani came home. I help her with bathing and try to keep her in bed as much as possible. She needs to rest a lot and must try not to do any running or activities that can cause her to go back to the hospital. It seems that Lilani is getting better day by day. After breakfast, I take Lilani back to her room, give her medication, and tuck her into bed. “Can you please read me a story?” Lilani asked me. "Shall we delve into the enchanting tale of Cinderella?" I suggest. Lilani nods and lays down; soon she falls fast asleep. I decided to go and look for Sophia. As I walk down the stairs, Viola suddenly talks behind me, “Oh, hi, Mrs. Mancini, do you know where I can find Mr. Mancini?” She asks sweetly. “He's usually in his office,” I told her with a frown. Viola nods and skips the stairs one by one. That's weird? Why does she need to talk to him? I wonder and continue to walk downstairs.“I am glad your sister is back home; she's such a l
Chapter 50Two years later,.“Alexander! Gabriele! And JP!” Lisa shouts when she sees the mess in the kitchen."Please, come and tidy up this chaos!" She yells when they walk into the kitchen."Mommy, it was Alexander." Gabriele points his little finger at his brother."Nah, it was actually JP," Gabriele retorted.“I don't care who it was because we all know the three of you did this together,” Lisa says with her hands on her heaps.“What's going on here?” Lisa hears her husband's voice.“They made a mess with flour and eggs.” Lisa sights. Alessandro looks at the mess the boys made.“We sowwy daddy. We wanted to surprise Mommy and Lilian with a cake.” Alexander explains with his head down.“That was a nice gesture, guy, but you must clean up this mess and get ready,” Alessandro says sternly.The triplets quickly start to clean the kitchen. “I'm going to get Lilian ready for the party; please make sure these three are ready before everyone arrives,” Lisa tells him, walking out of the ki
Chapter 49Alessandro tells Lisa that he will be back late. “I'm going to meet up with the guys. Go and take a rest.” He kisses Lisa and then leaves with Kevin.“They are waiting for us with everything we need,” Kevin informs him. The drive to the house feels like an eternity for Alessandro. When they stop in front of the house, Johnny and Jake are already waiting for them.“Where are they?” Alessandro asks as soon as he climbs out of the car.“Follow me,” Jake replies, looking at Johnny. Alessandro notices how angry and disappointed Johnny looks but decides not to ask. They walk inside the basement, where three chairs stand with lights showing each one.“Alessandro! Baby! You came!!” Bianca shouts as soon as she sees Alessandro.“You thought that I would come to rescue you?” Alessandro sneered.Bianca looks confused at him. “What are you talking about, baby? They called you to come and get me!”Alessandro starts laughing. “You think that I will come to you? Haha! This was all part of
Chapter 48Alessandro takes Lisa into his arms and whispers. “Why didn't you tell me where you were?” Lisa didn't answer, too afraid.“I'm asking you a question! Why didn't you tell me where you were when you remembered who you were?” He asks in a low, dangerous voice. Lisa shook her head and opened her eyes. Alessandro was now staring down at the triplets.“I'm sorry, baby,” Lisa whispers and notices he is still not looking at her, and it hurts so bad.“Lisa?” Sophia broke the tension between them.“O my! It's you!” Sophia ran to Lisa when she saw it was Lisa. Lisa hugs Sophia while keeping her eyes on Alessandro.“We missed you so much.” Sophia cries.“I'm sorry, Sophia. I wish none of this ever happened.” Lisa whispers with tears flowing down her cheeks. Sophia let Lisa go and stepped aside, so the others could greet her. Lisa hugs everyone and cries out of happiness."Hello, my dear; you don't know how much we have missed you," Grandma tells Lisa as she hugs her."I have missed you
Chapter 47Everyone sits around the dining table, curious why Alessandro wants to talk to them so urgently. “Ali!” Lilani greets him as soon as he enters the dining room. “Hey, little one.” He went and kissed her on the head, then looked around the table and noticed everyone he cares about was there. “Thank you, Maria; this looks delicious.” Maria smiles at her boss. This was one of Lisa's favorite Lisa has shown her how to make “vetkoek” and mince. No one talks during dinner; everyone is wondering what Alessandro wants to say.After dinner, Alessandro asks them to follow him to the living room. “Thank you all for coming. What I'm about to say will come as a shock to you but no one must know about this.” Alessandro looks at them, and they nod. "Well, first thing, I'm taking you all to a safe house. Bianca wants to hurt everyone close to me.”“What are you talking about?” Gabriele interrupts. Alessandro gives him a look to shut up. “As I was explaining, Bianca hired someone to kill
Chapter 46Johnny and Jake soon arrive at the bar. “Hey, guys, what's so urgent?” Jake asks, his eyebrows raised. Alessandro shows them to sit down. “Can we get you something to drink first?” Kevin asks nervously because he knows they will have his head. Alessandro watches as Kevin gets nervous. He realizes he's trying to buy some time before dropping the bomb. A waiter brings more drinks and as soon as she leaves, Johnny asks, "Okay, will one of you tell us what's going on? Kevin looks like he's going to faint any second now.”Kevin laughs nervously. “Well, then the short version is... um, Lisa. She's still alive.” Johnny and Jake exchanged looks and then looked at Kevin as if he had just grown two heads. “What are you talking about?” Jake asks, breaking the silence. “I found out Bianca wanted to hire an assassin to take Lisa and the boys out, so I asked one of my guys to pretend to be an assassin. We got a body out of the mortuary and made the body look like Lisa. On the day of t
Chapter 45A few months after her funeral, everything seemed lifeless for him. The house felt empty without Lisa's presence. Alessandro could smell her everywhere and still can. In the kitchen and their bedroom. The pillows cover everything that smells of Lisa.After that day, he saw the SUV outside the graveyard He called Johnny to tell him, but Johnny just told him that he imagined that he was seeing things. Maybe he's right; he needs to focus on the children instead of making assumptions about who visits the graveyard.Alessandro sits in his office, looking outside from where he can see Rome. What is life if you lose the one person who made life worth living?“Mr. Mancini?” He slowly turns around and looks at Leonardo. He has been quieter than ever. It's starting to worry the people close to him. Alessandro has been walking around the house and office like a ghost.“Yes?” Alessandro replied.“It's been three months, Sir, and we are worried about you. You must...”“Yes, it's been thr
Chapter 44“Miss? Miss, can you hear me? What is your name?” A woman in white asked.“Her name is Annabelle Jackson, like I told you.” A man she's never seen before tells the nurse. Why can't I remember my name? The young lady thought."Sir, may I inquire if you two are related?" The nurse asks again. “Yes, she's my sister.” The man tells the nurse while looking at the girl. “Okay, you almost died on us, but the doctor managed to pull you through. You have been in a coma for a week now.” The nurse tells her. “The doctor will be here shortly to check on you.” With that, the nurse left, leaving her and the man alone. “So you are my brother? Do I have any other family?” She asks him. He nods and says, "Yes, your older brother." We have a younger sister too; her name is Ariana Jackson she's 23 years old. My name is Sebastian Jackson. I'm thirty-five years old. Our parents died over ten years ago in an accident. I am the one who raised you and Ariana.” Sebastian tells her. The young
Chapter 43Everyone came. Alessandro had Lisa's family come with his private jet. His family and their friends—everyone came. Sadly, this is the day of Lisa's funeral. Minutes later, three limousines arrive at the mansion. Everyone steps into the limousines. Alessandro and Sophia have triplets with them. Alessandro dreads this day. He wishes Lisa was here with him and the boys. How will he raise them without her? How must he continue without her? He never thought he would love someone as much as he loves Lisa. She was his sunshine during the stormy, dark days in his life. She's the reason he wakes up every morning, but now it all seems impossible without her by his side.The family arrived at the funeral location where the funeral would take place. The atmosphere not only looks gloomy but also feels gloomy. Everywhere he looks, there are no smiles. “I hate this. Why did she have to die.” Alessandro was tough as he went to sit in front. The flowers are white Lilies, as this was Lisa's
Chapter 42Three months have passed since Lisa gave birth to the triplets. Everything has been going great; the boys are angels. Lisa thought it would be hard to have triplets, but they proved her wrong. Alessandro is a loving father and helps Lisa a lot during the night. He will help Lisa feed and change diapers. Lisa is grateful for a husband like him. Lilani couldn't believe that her sister had three babies in her belly and wanted to know if she had stolen the other two. She fell in love with them instantly. The guys mocked Lisa, and she's got problems coming when they are all grown up. She must admit she's outnumbered by the four Mancini men in her household. Grandpa was excited when he heard that all three were boys and promised to come and visit soon. “Maria I'm going to go to the shop to get milk and diapers for the boys. Will you be alright with them alone?” Lisa asks her. “Si, Mrs. Mancini, we will be alright,” Maria assures her boss. “I won't be long; Mr. Mancini will be h