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BELALA POV “Besides why are you raging like something bad had happened. What more do you want? You have paid the debt off so I can do whatever I want. And that includes having parties like this, you shouldn't ask my guests to leave like you own the goddamn place.You should really get out of this house now, you have a way of ruining someone's mood. And don't worry, I would try not to put you into more debts, I would do you that favour even though you don't deserve it from me.” He said, picking up and shot of tequila as he gulped it down at a go.And I stared at him getting more amused by his choice of words. They no longer hurt me rather I was only feeling that he was so stupid to think I would ever give any money to him.“You are such a disgrace to fatherhood and I can't wait for you to die so the world would be rid of a pathetic thing like you. And you know what? You would need to leave my house anytime soon, I want to put it up for sale immediately, you can't get in my house an
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Bella's POV"How have you been? What's wrong?" He asked as he continued planting kisses on my forehead.A simple act but it was enough to make me feel a little bit bit, I had time to go over my actions today in his arms and I realized that maybe I had overreacted."What's wrong? Your mind isn't here, what happened?" He asked pulling me up to sit on his legs."It's Lucy.""What happened to Lucy?""Well earlier, I think I might have overreacted, I snapped at her and right now I feel horrible." I said running my fingers down his arm.He watched for some minutes in silence "why don't you just call and apologize? These things happen, must times we can't control how we react to a situation Even though our actions may seem like the right thing to do at first, it is still not to late to call and apologize when we realize we're in the wrong.""You think so? You think calling her to apologize would be the right thing to do?" I asked trying to convince myself that taking his
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Bella POVThe sound of my phone woke me up, it was raining so I slept off. I groaned in frustration and turned on the bed. The ringtone Ended and it began to ring again. I picked up after a second. I groaned and finally forced my eyes to open. I yawned and gnashed my headache immediately . I sat up, my hand reached my hand, my hand reached my head, the phone was still ringing and I forced myself out of the bed, Stumbling on my bag and clothes. I dropped everything on the floor as soon as possible. As I got home.“Good morning ma'am I'm sorry for disturbing you but there's an emergency… Before the receptionist could complete her words I interrupted her.“What emergency am I off duty tonight? I yelled with anger. Sorry ma'am we know you are stressed up lately but this patient insists you must treat him. The receptionist replied Okay, fine I will be there. I said and ended the call. I went To the car park and picked up my car and drove. I decided to call Stefano to inform him that he
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BELLA POV After Robin went out Of my office. I went to Doctor John's office.“Hi Good day, may I come in?” I asked politely. Yes you can. He replied. He gestured for me to take a seat. I sat down and explained to him what transpired between me and Robin. “Bella I understand how you feel but business Come before emotions the patient chooses you specifically there is no way it can be changed. Let's keep things professional.” Doctor John said. “I can't take care of him, and in fact am off duties for tonight. Please look for another staff member to attend to him.” I said and left the office without waiting for his reply. I went Back to my office and dial Stefano Contact. “Hi dear can you come pick me up with my car please.” I told him and sure of course, Stefano arrived shortly and we drove home.He was about to go back to his own apartment but I insist he stay tonight since it is still raining out there.“Okay, I will stay. Let me get you something for dinner.” He said. “ Thank y
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BELLA POV After Robin went out Of my office. I went to Doctor John's office.“Hi Good day, may I come in?” I asked politely. Yes you can. He replied. He gestured for me to take a seat. I sat down and explained to him what transpired between me and Robin. “Bella I understand how you feel but business Come before emotions the patient chooses you specifically there is no way it can be changed. Let's keep things professional.” Doctor John said. “I can't take care of him, and in fact am off duties for tonight. Please look for another staff member to attend to him.” I said and left the office without waiting for his reply. I went Back to my office and dial Stefano Contact. “Hi dear can you come pick me up with my car please.” I told him and sure of course, Stefano arrived shortly and we drove home.He was about to go back to his own apartment but I insist he stay tonight since it is still raining out there.“Okay, I will stay. Let me get you something for dinner.” He said. “ Thank y
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Stefano’s POVThe moment my phone buzzed, I knew it wasn’t going to be good news.I leaned back in my chair, rubbing my hands around the cell phone before picking it up and placing it on speaker.“They bugged the warehouse, boss,” The voice came through from the other end. “Robin and his father.”A dangerous silence filled the office. Then I exhaled sharply, my jaw tightening, with immediate anger consuming me.“Luca Manno,” I muttered, gripping the edge of my desk. “That bastard still has the audacity.”I looked up , away from the phone screen, my expression dark. “Tell me they didn’t find anything useful.”“They might have,” the voice from the other end admitted. “We don’t know how long the bugs were there. Could’ve picked up supply routes, contacts, shipments..”“Enough,” I Interrupted, my anger bubbling dangerously close to the surface. “They want a war? They’ve got one.” “Orders?” my second in command asked.“Send our men,” I said coldly. “No loose ends. Kill every guard they h
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Stefano’s POVBella father sat stiffly in one of the guest rooms, with a face that reveals anything.I stood near the door, arms crossed, watching him. Bella sat on the edge of the bed beside him, her hand gripping his like a lifeline.I didn’t trust him.I didn’t say it outright, but my silence was enough to show things for myself. Bella must have sensed it because she turned to me with that fierce look she always had when she was determined.“He’s my father, Stefano,” she said firmly. “I can’t abandon him or chase him out.”I exhaled, rubbing a hand over my face showing my inner character. “I’m not saying throw him out, Bella. But I don’t trust him.”Her fingers tightened around him. “He has nowhere else to go expect her.”I met her father's eyes. He flinched slightly but held my look.“That’s convenient, isn’t it?” I said coldly, without evening giving a welcoming look.Bella’s grip on my wrist stopped me from stepping closer. “Stefano, please. Not now.”I clenched my jaw. “Fine.”
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Bella’s POVThe morning sunlight reflected through the mansion windows, casting a warm glow over the marble floors. The house was totally quiet and way more calm than usual.My father stood by the front door, an unreadable expression on his face.“I should be back soon,” he said, adjusting his coat. “You sure you’ll be okay?”I nodded, forcing a small smile on my face. “I should be asking you that.”His lips pressed into a thin line. “I know I messed up last night and I ask for your forgiveness.”I looked away as if he was saying trash to me. I wasn’t ready to revisit that conversation or remember those promise's he broke. “Just take care of yourself, Dad.”He sighed, then stepped forward, pulling me into a tight hug.“I love you, Bella,” he murmured.I closed my eyes. “I love you too, dad.”After the hug he waved good bye.With my father already out of the house and Stefano still out handling business, boredom settled over me.I wandered aimlessly through the mansion until I found my
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I could feel the bass pulsing through my chest before we even stepped inside. The club was packed—neon lights cutting across the room like strobe knives, bodies grinding, drinks spilling, laughter rising in waves. I didn’t want to be here. Not really. But Stefano said he needed a night to forget, to feel powerful again, to remind the city that he hadn’t fallen off the throne they all thought he’d abandoned.He looked sharp—raven black suit, no tie, top two buttons undone. The kind of look that made people turn. The kind that reminded you he owned the room even before he spoke.But me? I felt like a footnote tonight. A pretty shadow in heels.We walked in, his hand on the small of my back. The warmth of it used to make me feel chosen. Now it just felt... routine. Decorative. Like I was another piece of the wardrobe.The place was loud. Lights flickering like memories I didn’t want. We got a private table—of course we did. Everything in Stefano’s life came with exclusivity, even when it
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Standing at the archway between the kitchen and the living room, I sense Stefano’s tension the instant he steps through our front door. He closes the door a little too hard behind him, and the sound echoes through the quiet house. I stop what I’m doing and carefully slide the towel from my hands, my breathing catching at the weight of him. My husband’s shoulders droop under a burden I cannot see, and already I can feel the tight, anxious ache swirling in my chest.“It’s been a long day,” I whisper, though I don’t even have to say it. I know the weariness in the slump of his shoulders, in the way his tie is undone and his jacket hangs limply from his forearm. I reach out to brush a fingertip over the stubble on his cheek. He stands motionless in the hallway, eyes unfocused and distant. I imagine the ghosts of the day’s battles swirling in his mind. Even before he speaks, I know I need to reach him—now.Slowly, I close the distance between us. Before I can even think, my arms slide arou
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Stefano was back home and we had to talk about this.“What's wrong with you? You have been acting all distant and aloof and it's killing me slowly.” I said, holding his hands as he slowly looked back at me with his eyes lost."I'm fine. Stop worrying yourself about me, go to bed, I will join you later when I'm sleepy.” Stefano said, bringing up a fake smile..“No! I will not! You need to tell me what's wrong with you? You can't be suffering alone when you can tell me what's wrong and we can solve it together. Or do you think I'm dumb or not hit enough to be with you? Are you tired of me?" I asked, dreading his response.He snapped his head back like I had said the most ridiculous stuff he have ever heard. I got startled by his abrupt movements, I could see anger in his eyes, clouded with disbelief.Why?“How dare you say something like that? I can never be tired of you and I won't.I yearn for you and I would never want to live a second without the thought of you not being mine or
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Just after we got out, I glanced at Tomasso briefly as we stepped out the car. His face was hard to read, like he was trying not to show anything. My heart was beating fast, like I didn’t know what was about to happen even though I had prepared myself for it.“Just try your best to smile at him okay?” I said to him, resting my hand lightly on his arm.He didn’t respond right away. Just nodded a bit and looked down at his shoes. I could tell he was nervous. Even if he didn’t want to admit it.I turned to Marco, who was already getting out from the driver’s side. “Marco,” I called gently, stopping him before he could come around.“Yeah?” he asked.“Please, just stay in the car,” I told him. “I don’t want you to see all this. It’s messy… you know, family stuff. I just want to deal with it alone.”He looked like he wanted to argue but then sighed and nodded. “Alright. I’ll be right here.”“Thanks,” I whispered before turning back to the gate.Tomasso stood by the entrance, his arms crosse
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Marco drove quietly, both hands on the wheel, his eyes fixed on the road ahead like it was the only thing that mattered. I sat in the front seat while Tomasso was at the back, earphones plugged in, head resting on the window. He hadn’t said much since we got in the car. Just a quiet “morning” to Marco and nothing else.The road was calm, barely any traffic. The sun was already out but not too hot. Light poured through the trees lining both sides of the road, dancing on the windshield like soft glitter. It was peaceful in a way that made everything feel heavier somehow. Like silence was stretching itself too wide.I kept stealing glances at Tomasso through the side mirror. His eyes were open, staring out at the road like he was somewhere else. Maybe in his head, maybe in the past. I didn’t know. I could only imagine what was going through his mind.We passed a small lake, the kind people always stopped by to take pictures. The water looked still, untouched, like nothing ever happened t
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The next morning, stefano came back home exhausted. I glared at him tired eyes."What's the problem again?" I asked him and he simply waved a dismissive flick of his wrist."Really?" I asked. "are you fucking going to act this way?" I said to him. "I thought we passed this stage Stefano. We can't Keep going around in circles." I spat out genuinely tired of how he acts when things do not go according to his plan. He mostly acted like he was my fault no matter how much I rrud to console him. It wasn't my fault and he knew it, I would do everything to within my power to help him. But right now my hands my were tied since I wasn't a mafia person. I could not even hold a gun to save my life."We couldn't kill him." He simply said and I glanced at him."How come?" I asked. I could recall that Stefano had told me that he had insructed his army commandant to get rid of him and now it's crazy that their plans had fallen through."He has been out of the country for a while and he has been secur
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As soon as we got to the club it took me hours to legit discover that the club we were at was close to Tomasso mother's club. The realization alone broke my heart but i decided to not cat according to how I felt maybe it was a bad idea, I thought to myself and decided to leave there.I rose to my feet as I informed Tomasso."I think we have left here soon." I said to him and his eyes widened."But we just got here." He replied."I know and that's the more reason why we have to leave here before anything happens again." I tried to make him understand but I knew he wouldn't even get what I was trying to make him understand even in the slightest. So I didn't even blame him"What was that?" He asked and a chuckle nearly escaped my lips with how dramatic the scene of events had turned out before now.It was just horrible that happened at the next bar. I waved a dismissive flick of my wrist hopping he wouldn't ask much questions but apparently the entire conversation interested him more t
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TomassoIt was obvious that I was alive. But I felt like I was dead. Don't get me wrong, it's not like I was sad or anything. Neither was I happy.I just felt like I wasn't truly living my life. I was just a trapped in a body that wasn't mine. Each time, I would look at my surroundings and they would look distinctly familiar yet so strange, yet I felt out of place. I didn't know if therewas a cure for all of this. But they said I had lost my memory si I was hoping that when my memories came back, I would be free from this feeling. I woul d. Stop feeling out of place in my body and surroundings.I glanced at myself in the mirror and i immediately looked away because I had no memory of this fave I couldn't even remember looking at my face before. Is it really possible that I had lived this life before.While Marco was around he had shown me pictures of myself and I couldn't see that he wss lying. In my past life or should I say before now? We used to be friends. So because of him i bel
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Yes, there was a lot I wasn't telling him right now and it made so much sense. Everything was beginning to make so much sense. I should have known but I was so blinded, I wanted him to get well so soon that I didn't deem it fit to do my research. It felt like my chest was breaking into pieces that I couldn't even fathom what I was doing as my chest shook.I barged into the Tomaso bathroom as I quickly flushed down the drug."Why are you flushing down the drugs?" He asked, he was clearly confused. He had no idea what was happening. "Thought you said you were a nurse and the drugs were good for me. So I don't understand what's happening."I slumped on his bed, my legs feeling weak. I knew I wouldn't able to work anymore and I would fall down if I attempted to leave the room without proper support.He crouched down and stared at me as my tears fell onto my laps. "Are you sure you're okay?" A concerned look was etched on his face."I am not okay and that's the point." I expressed amidst s
