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Stefano was out there banging the door and begging me to open up for him but I couldn't bring my legs to walk towards the door. A part of me wanted him to leave me alone but another part of me wanted him to hold my face and stare into my eyes and tell me that everything was just an attempt to destroy our love. That the whole world was trying its best to conspire against our union.“I know you can hear me, please let's talk about whatever the issue might be,” I heard Stefano begging, his voice holding concern.I shook my head on the pillow as though he could see me. Nah, I wasn't doing that. There was no way on earth I would stand up to have him feel me with lies in this vulnerable moment.“Did Robin feel your head with lies?” He asked and after a minute he replied himself. “I fucking knew it, I fucking knew it. He's just as cunny as his father…”Then Stefanos's voice held urgency. “Bella, listen up. Let's just talk about it rather than letting someone from your past come between us.
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“You mean what?” “Exactly what you heard, she's alive but she didn't want her parents to be aware but eventually she told them.” “Then why are her fans not aware of it all?” “She wanted to start all over with her life without public scrutiny. She enjoyed the celebrity life but she got tired of it after a while. My only regret was that I didn't get to understand her on time. I thought she had a say in ending our marriage but she was just as tied as I was in it. She wanted to leave badly and get married to her true love Robin but her father forbade her from it and when she finally had the chance she discovered that Robin had moved on with you so she ran away but she told me all of it before she did.” His voice held this raw sincerity that I couldn't shake off. I couldn't sit and process everything. I felt like my head was exploding and I needed to go to the beach and sit there to process everything. “So if you didn't hit her, what were the eyebags all about?” “She was fucking
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I slumped on the bed and covered myself with duvet. It wasn't that I was cold or anything. I was simpy tired, exhausted buried itself deep into my bone and the duvet served as source of comfort that I lack. As I tightened the duvet around me, an image of Rosa made its way into my thoughts. I wanted to scream out loud, why was she haunting me? I hated the fact that she looked like me in an uncanny manner. It messed with my head as I constantly thought about why she looked like me. I pressed my hand to my head as I willed the thoughts away. I figured that I had to get out bed to stop the thoughts from pulling me in with an iron fist. Just as i made up my mind to leave the bed, a knock came on the door and I hoped it wasn't Stefano. “Hey,” his rich baritone reached my ears and my heart leapt. I wanted to respond to him but I didn't know how to go about it. So i kept quiet, hoping he'll talk and just go away when he was dome. “I know you can hear me because you don't sleep till 9
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StefanoWhile Bella was out with Robin, I kept calling Tomasso, he wasn't taking my calls and that plunged me into a state of anxiety. I didn't even care that I hadn't thought Marco to keep an eye on Bella. I bugged his phone with Messages and calls. When he finally responded to me, he said Tomasso was in the restaurant with my wife. I was hoping for a good sign, a concrete information that could help me ahead of Robin. So, i relaxed, surfing through the channels on the Tv and drinking champagne. I thought my whole plan was going smoothly. I called Matteo to inform him about everything.“Boss, how do you do?” He asked, I could feel the smile from his voice. He was spending rime with bis girlfriend but I could help but fucking share this with him.“Fantastic!” I replied, skipping formality. “How's your time out with Lucy? When are you going to propose?” I asked, teasing him.He hesitated, then I heard the shuffling of footsteps. “I have to leave the bed to answer this one.”“Are you ch
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“Ready ma'am?” Tomaso asked me and I nodded, not before I playfully tapped his arm.“Would you also like to send me on a special errand today? Maybe we could start brainstorming on lies before we leave.” He said the last part in a whisper, and I hushed him, looking over Marco, hoping he didn't hear anything.Tomasso raised his hands in mock surrender. “Apologies, I forgot it's our little secret to keep.” He muttered in a dramatic way.Something about the way he shook his head made a smile find it's way to my lips.I entered the carseat without saying anything but the image of the scar in his hand still spoke volumes into my mind. I had seen somewhere else but I just couldn't place my mind. Perhaps I could interrogate him? But I wouldn't want Marco to find it strange not interrupt us.Later as we drove on the road, I thought about my father and how he was fairing. Maybe I should look for sometime to travel back the US so I should could spend sometime with him? i wondered who was talkin
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I chuckled at the thought of him thinking Tomasso was blabbermouth. Bro was literally keeping my secrets.After a minutes of trying to convince Marco, a smiles stretched across his thin lips and he came down from the car.Tomasso led the way as we got into the restaurant. I adjusted my dark shades and gave them the opportunity of picking where would sit at the VIP section Stefano had already reserved for me. Marco gave that professional smile and shook his head, insisting that I chose the table instead. Tomasso rolled his eyes, looking bored already and decided to do the honours of choosing a seat while I nodded. This was about to be a fun time with their personalities clashing. Marco was extremely reserved, professional to the greatest while Tomasso still didn't care about anything. He behaved like a child who had nothing to loose.Having noticed us, a male waiter sauntered towards our direction. He was neatly dressed and well behaved as he handed three menus to each of us.As I scan
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Tomasso looked at me as though I had grown two horns on my head then he chuckled. “Where?” He questioned, amused.Even Marco paused as his eyes darted between the two of us.“I don't know, you tell me.” I replied, juggling my memory.“Hmm?” He leaned into his sit and looked at me. “Are you tryna joke with me? I'm hungry can we do this later?”“You don't have regard, do you?” Marco scolded him and then looked at me. “Don't listen to him ma'am.” Then he scratched his head. “Hanging out with Tomasso requires so much apology from me, I think I'll request to work with someone else.”“You take him too seriously,” I addressed Marco with a smile. Tomasso stuck out a tongue at him and Marco balled his hands into a fist and shot daggers at him. “And you can call me Bella, Marco.”Silently he nodded.“Tell me about you Tomasso.” I demanded in an attempt to understand where I had seen him previously.He paused his food as his eyes darkened. He stayed quiet for a while which came out oddly but I k
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My chest starts beating fast as I think about it all. No wonder eversince I set my eyes on Tomasso I've know there was something just different about it. I wasn't hallucinating, I had seen his somewhere.He noticed how I was panting faster and slowly recognition started to settle in his eyes as his lips parted slightly as he fixed his gaze on me.Tomasso's slowly raised his finger to my direction. “It was you…”“Yes, it was me and my mother that came to your aid that day.” I replied, the words sounding foreign in my mouth. I wonder if I could still call her mother, after eveything she did and the hurt she caused me by her absence. Worsst she didn't attempt looking for me. I wonder if I would ever get over this in my lifetime or maybe Perhaps she would come after me with time.“Such a small world.” Tomasso grumbled under the breath, his face solemn. I know the realization had taken him back to a moment he didn't wish to visit.“I'm sorry if I brought back bad memories.” I apologized c
Huling Na-update : 2025-02-21
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“What?!” I let out a sharp screamStefano tore his gaze from his gaze from the doctor and stared at me, holding my hands and trying to put me in place.“Please calm down.” He said calmly, cleaning the the tears that flowed from my eyes.“Doctor isn't there anything we could do to help him regain his memory faster?” He asked.The doctor shook his head. “Unfortunately no, we can only administer drugs to him but we can't ultimately decide the efficiency of the drug as it differs from person to person.”“I don't understand what you're talking about? Explain in simple terms. If you know you'll keep confusing us, we better take him somewhere else.” I ranted, losing my Patience.”“You need to calm down, madam.” He urged with that practised smile I wished I could wipe off his features. I didn't know what was amusing him.“All I'm saying is that we can only give drugs but I can give any time frame with which he'll regain. It differs from person to person and the situation involved. Two people
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But as I bathed, I couldn't stop thinking about that dream.Maybe thjs time, my dream didn't mean anything. It materialized as a product of thinking about her before my sleep? So my subconscious played a conversation in my head.As much as I wanted to believe the dream held nothing so I could save myself the stress of deciphering the meaning, I knew the dream held meaning, like all my other dreams.What could she have possibly wanted to tell me? Maybe if she had stayed alive a little longer, she could have told me about it herself.Now her death hit more. I held my chest under the shower as I felt a sharp pain. If I could feel the pain like this, I wondered how Tomasso would feel when he learns of his mother's death.Perhaps he knew already. But the pain would become anew when he wakes up this morning. His mother's death pained me on all levels because I knew how Tomasso used to talk about his mother and how he wanted the best for her.Now she was now she was no where to be found. At
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I honestly think I didn't hear him correctly.My brain struggled to process the information about Tomasso mother's death.I shook my head, pressing my hands together, trying to still myself.Before I could control myself, tears started streaming down my cheeks. I gazed at my husband, hoping he'd somehow tell me he was just being sarcastic. But with the sad expression on his face, I knew this will never be a joke and I'd have to accept her death.“How, how did this happen?” I asked, wiping my eyes with my bare hands.Stefano handed me support and I cleaned my eyes. He regarded me with a calm look, “I don't know honestly, but I'm certain Robin killed her knowing that will ruin Tomasso and probably bend him to do what they want.”“Ridiculous.” I spat out, sniffing my nose.“That's why he has been arrested.” Stefano chuckled darkly.As much as that piece of information was supposed to make me feel better, it didn't do much knowing that she would never come back to life. I sighed. “You a
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The moment I opened my eyes, I felt the sensation of Stefano's finger's grazing on my neck.“You're awake.” His soft voice, his eyes red.“Yeah.” I replied, attempting to scan the environment. I was in his room.I coughed while trying to sit upright. “Easy.” He said as he assisted me.“Maria, get her some water.” He ordered before looking back at me with deep concern in his eyes.“How are you feeling?” He asked. “You fainted the moment you stepped out of the car.” He answered.“Damn.” I wanted to say but my voice came out as a whisper.I rubbed my forehead trying to remember the events that had happened. In that moment, everything seemed foggy but I could remember going to Tomaso's mother's bar opening, Stefano leaving me at the venue…Marco urging me to go home.The memories came in little by little and now I could remember all of them.I sighed. “Where is Tomasso?” I asked, my voice croaky.“He's fine.” Stefano exhaled. “He's currently at the hospital, he was injured.”My heart sk
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Marco glanced at me at the backseat before responding.I nodded, giving him a go ahead.“I'd appreciate if you respond to me in honesty.” The corp urged calmly but firmly.“Yes we are.” I said, calmly, trying to sweep my tension under the carpet. “Any problem?”“Actually no.” He replied. “But you have to come with us.” He pointed towards the corps van.“What?!” Marco exclaimed, his voice rising with my tension. “Have we been apprehended?”“Not in the slightest.” The cop guy smiled. “Me Stefano Carlo have ordered this for your safety.”I puffed a relieved a exhaled breath as a tired smile made its way to my lips.“What about our car?” Marco asked, his voice shaky. I knew the mention of his boss' name was scaring him because he had defaulted a rule. I wasn't going to allow Stefano punish him for my own mistake, I had assured him countless times but I guess he still didn't believe.“We'll take care of it.” He answered and gave a curt nod. “This has to done quickly so please could you kin
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The moment we managed to get out from the bar, we practically pushed ourselves into the car, ignoring the confused faces around us.Our raced breath melded into each others as Marco turned in the key into the ignition. “We don't really have to race, I don't think he'll be able to get a hold of us.” Marco stated, his voice steady.Tomasso still scared, spoke. “We don't know if he came alone so we have to leave as soon as possible.”“If he came with the others they would have gotten a hold of us.” Marco interjected, glancing at him briefly as we curved into the road. “That means your mom would be in danger too!”“Oh shit.” Tomasso panicked. “You have to stop the damn car now. He might hurt her.” “You're right.” Marco reversed the car to the route leading to the bar.Unable to catch my breath, I spoke breathlessly. “So what happens to me while you all go in?”They glanced at each other as though they had forgetten that I was in the car with them earlier.“We should have dropped you hom
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I didn't know if it was the effect of the alcoholic that I had taken earlier but my knees started feeling weak. The desire to let loose suddenly became stronger.As I walked near the main bar, Marco started following me.“Ma'am don't you think it's best you go home?” He asked, in a small tone. In fact it was more like a suggestion. I knew he was just trying to avoid his boss' wrath and I was trying to have some fun.I shrugged, “no, I don't wanna go home.” And there was nothing wrong about that if you ask me. A girl just gotta have some fun.Giving up, he raised his hands in mock surrender and disappeared. I loved that.Getting to the bar, I ordered for a shot of alcohol and another. I knew I should have stopped at some point but I kept going because it really feel relaxing to my soul andbI felt myself reaching a sweet high that I hadn't reached in a long time.Soon, Tomasso waltzed to the bar, his form blurry as his doe eyes widened like that of a doll. It was funny sight and I could
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“Are you still thinking about what just happened?” Stefano nudged me.I shook my head , forcing a smile. “Not really. I mean I'm here for Tomasso and I'm going to have a great time here.”Stefano smiled, approving my answer.“Guess who's here?” Tomasso announced as soon as the music came to an abrupt halt.My ears perked up.“My mama.” He shouted at the top of his voice as an applause drifted over the air.My eyes squinted, trying to catch a glimpse of the woman walking amidst the light.His mother took slow steps as her gown swept the floor, eyes filled with suprise and gratitude as she looked around.“Mama.” He called out beckoning onto her. She walked towards him, holding him in an embrace.“So mama I was thinking about starting up with a bar for you since it was the only thing you enjoyed managing back then.” He explained as her eye misted with tears. “So this is all for you.” He waved his hands, signifying her ownership of the building and placed a key in hands, solidify eveythin
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I couldn't believe my eyes.“What is he doing here?” I whispered.Sfetano shrugged. “I guess we'll have to find out.” My heart picked up an irregular pace as I lunged towards my father, the music reverberating through the club.“What are you doing here?” My hand fell on his chest as he pushed away his alcohol and fixed his gaze on me, surprise flicking on his face.“Bella, are you here?” He asked the most obvious question.“As you can see.” I snapped imapatiently.“I thought you said you'd stop drinking.”“Come on.” He held the shot scrutinizing it. “It was just one drink, nothing you should worry about. Don't you think?”I hissed folding my hands below my chest, my face tight with irritation. “You promised not to drink again. Wnat the hell are you doing here?” I fumed.“Baby, don't make a scene.” He reached to hold my hand softly and I looked away. “I'm just here to support Chiara and that's all.”I didn't respond, I just kept shooting lazers at him before someone rapped my shoulder
