It shouldn't have happened between them again, but it did. She never slept with the same person, but now she did, and that is all because, in her mind, Calix is and will always be her husband. And his words to her as they both reached their climax have been imbedded in her memory: "This is not just fuck. This is making love."Love is such a big word that entails a strong emotion. She wanted to argue over that, but she didn't have the strength to do so because, in her heart, what they did was really not just a fuck. It was genuinely something more, but she doesn't want to put love in the equation. Love will destroy her. Love will make her fail. And clearly, love will entrap her in the life that she so wanted to get rid of.Loving Calix would force her to accept the damned existence that they both are in, and she doesn't want that. She does not want to forever carry the guilt that her family is destroying lives just to make theirs better. She is still upholding her principles and strivin
"Admit it, Cal, there is something that you are not telling me. Is she your true love now?""True love, my ass! Will you stop with your bullshit, James? You are talking nonsense again!" Calix attempts to keep his displeasure from coming across to his friend, but he can't help himself as he says those words to him. James is persistently asking him to come clean about what the hell is going on with him and Kaira, as usual. "Why don't you admit it?""Goodness! Nothing, James. There is nothing else to tell you except to prepare for what's to come during the signing." He responded in irritation."You are lying, you jerk. I really find you different these past few days. Did something happen between the two of you?" He shook his head at James' additional questions. "Why do I feel that you have been extra attentive to her the past few days? What the hell is really going on? Did you, by chance, manage to score that long-awaited honeymoon with her?"That's all there is to it for him to hear and
As soon as they are by themselves, Giovanni begins to ask his Sotto Capo, "Is everything ready? I want every single element of this to be error-free, especially during the moment of signing. I would rather not allow a single mistake to take place. Ensure that all our men know this and are ready for action, whatever may come.""There's nothing to worry about, Boss. Everything has been set up appropriately. I have also additionally instructed Enzo that it's important to ensure Kaira's safety, especially throughout this transition," he answered. "Rest assured that Enzo and our men with him know the task at hand.""Excellent," Giovanni said. "Even though we are starting to establish this alliance, I still can't help the fact that I still have my reservations about Luca. But even so, I would prefer everything to be done discreetly. It is not appropriate to show skepticism and distrust toward them. It won't help with the cooperation that we are beginning to engage in if Luca realizes that I
As soon as Kaira and Enzo managed to see each other again, she declared to her cousin, "We might just need to come up with a change of plan, Enzo." Everybody at the Heralde household is relatively consumed with the planning and preparations given that the signing of the alliance is just a few days away, giving the cousins a time to speak about their own intentions.Enzo whispers back, "What about it?" Even though there are only the two of them, it is best to be cautious when focusing on their plans.She replied after casting a quick glance to her side to make sure no one was around and could hear them. "I recently received word from the director not to make any rash movements about this. He knows that Luca will surely find a way out of this by using connections, which of course I believe is my father, so he said that it would be preferable to acquire sufficient evidence before charging Luca with anything."Enzo wants to know what's next for them in that regard. "So what's on your mind,
"What? He joined the Lombardis? Since when?" Calix has just learned the news from his father and has been making an effort not to display some grave emotions at the moment. Luca cursed angrily at his son again: "You, stupid son of a bitch! This is what I have been telling you about, dammit! You should have been the first to know about this, considering that you are the Lombardi heiress's husband. But what are you doing? You're playing and having too much fun with her instead of getting the information I wanted you to have!"His father is igniting his rage, but he still manages to control his burning desire to hit him. Like his father, he does not like the news, but he is confident that their reasons for disliking it are different."Don't you have anything else to say, Calix?" Luca roared again. He is really furious and agitated upon the news that a Valentino had joined Giovanni's gang.He can't have a rival who would take away his biggest asset from him. Giovanni's gang is his and his
"What did you just say? Have you lost your mind again? You are demanding that we kill the ex-boyfriend of your wife? Why would you intend to kill him? More so, are you referring to us murdering him with our own bare hands? Why? What the hell happened to make you so enraged with Valentino once more?"Currently, James is unclear on how to respond to what Calix is saying to him. He is aware that his friend is not a fan of Drew Valentino, especially after his friend knew the past history between Kaira and Drew, but what exactly did Kaira's ex-boyfriend do to anger Calix yet again, despite the fact that they are on different continents?"You heard what I said, and however you understand it, it still ends with his death. We have to come up with a strategy to eliminate the enemy, and the sooner we do that, the better for all of us.""Enemy? Are you crazy? Drew is not an enemy here, you fucking idiot." James' disapproval of his proposal is clear from the tone of his voice. "And besides, Kaira
Kaira has been trying her best to get out of Calix's way after knowing from Enzo that Drew is already a part of their gang. She knows that this is not something that she has the power to decide on, but she is still feeling guilty over the fact that her ex-boyfriend is now a part of her crew.She knows that Calix hates Drew's guts and vice versa, and she doesn't want to be placed in a situation wherein she has to choose between her husband and a member of their gang. She doesn't want to choose because, in the end, she knows that it might be her husband that she will side with.She was not supposed to feel this way, but ever since Calix and she have been acting out as real husband and wife, she can't help feeling that this is something that would start yet another fight between them. And she hates fighting with him because all she ever wanted to do was be close to her husband.She hates herself for letting herself be overwhelmed by the joy of having her husband around, but she can't help
Members from the Lombardis and the Hendrix's are in full force at the location where the official signing was scheduled to take place, as was to be expected. Members of both parties have been looking forward to this day and are eager to complete all of the necessary paperwork and begin collaborating with one another.Giovanni's group arrived first because he wanted to survey the area, even though they were on neutral territory. He doesn't want to be too complacent because anything can happen."Zio Giovanni, everything is according to what we are expecting." It was Drew who made the report to him."Perfect. We then wait for the Hendrix's and my figlia."He was not supposed to bring Drew along because he knows that Kaira will definitely be surprised by the unexpected fact that a Valentino is now a part of their gang, but he chose otherwise. He needs to send a vague message to Luca as well, saying that if he chooses to mess with him, there is a Valentino who will haunt him."I'll wait out
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"You're still the same drop-dead gorgeous and sizzling hot woman that makes me lose control, my wife," he murmured as he clutched her face in his hands and fiercely kissed her. She didn't even hold back and kissed him as aggressively as she could. His tongue explored her mouth, and she gasped at the pleasure she was receiving from the kiss.He slips his arms behind her back and unzips her dress, allowing it to drop to the floor without breaking the kiss. When he was running out of breath, he took a step back to take in the stunning sight in front of him. His jeans continued to bulge just by looking at her in her underwear. "You’re fucking mine, Kaira!" He snarled, his lips crashing into hers once again. In between those kisses, he added, "You are mine and mine alone!""And you are mine, Calix. Only mine!"He took her in his arms and made his way to the bed, hardly breaking their kiss. They're both consumed with lust and need, and it's making them aware of just how ravenous their kisse
"After everything, you're simply going to leave me. Not even a simple explanation as to the why or when or even the how? And when are you intending to tell me about this, Cugino? I am genuinely disappointed in you that you are just shutting me out of your life simply because you found the love of your life."Kaira had been anticipating this reaction from Enzo, so she is not caught off guard when her cousin storms into her office to start interrogating her. She was even expecting him to be here before she came, and his reaction is quite understandable but a little more exaggerated than necessary."So, really no explanation at all? As in nothing coming from you that will make me understand this decision? Nada? You just want me to accept this as it is, Kaira? Don't I have a say in this?"As she rose from her seat and walked to the opposite side of the room, where her cousin was, she blurted out, "Enz, you are being overly dramatic again.""And instead of you trying to calm my nerves, here
James understood that he needed to head out as soon as Kaira entered the room so the two could have a conversation. He just motioned for the couple that he would leave them to talk to, to which the two did not even bother to respond to him.As he went out, he could only release an exhaustive sigh. He was never expecting Kaira to come around, but he is grateful that she did. To put it simply, he was also relieved that Enzo had managed to convince his cousin to be here and to give his friend a chance to explain what really happened that night that his mother was killed.Admittedly, when Calix took the choice to give up the fight and to just surrender to his fate, he was so distraught that he made an effort to contact Kaira as well, but as he had expected, she never responded to him, so he had to reach out to Enzo instead. Kaira's cousin is his only remaining chance. He was ready to be bombarded with questions from Enzo, but surprisingly, Kaira's cousin never bothered to ask anything. He
"Cal, how have you been? Are you okay here? I am sorry that it is just now that I was able to come. I am working with the lawyers right now on getting you out as soon as we can. Your testimony can't be enough grounds to lock you up.""I'm good, James; there's absolutely nothing you need to fret about. And besides, who told you to work with the lawyers? Who says anything about getting out of here? I don't want to get out. I deserve to be here and serve prison time for the crime I have committed to Kaira's mother.""This is bullshit, Calix! I am getting you out of here before you get transferred and endorsed to the Italian authorities!""Why such a response from you, though? I am good here. These people are our people; they won't do anything bad to me. And even if I get transferred, what's wrong with that? We have worked with those enforcement agencies before, and they know me.""Yes, they know you, but that was before they knew that you killed one of their citizens. We can't be sure of
"Hey, I see you're back. Done with your drama already, stepsister?" Bella was surprised to see Kaira in the mansion after several weeks of not being around.Kaira has no intention of holding back as she snaps at her wicked stepsister, "Exactly what are you still doing here in my house, Bella? Enjoying it too much, or are you still simply attempting to take my place around here?" She came back the moment Alex reported that Bella is being a pain to them and doesn't want to leave."Are you forgetting that it is you who has been taking things from me, Kaira?""Excuse me?! How can I take anything from you when you don't have anything in the first place? How pathetic can you really be to still be here? Can't you take a hint that you are not welcome here?"Bella lashed out back, "You've taken everything away from me, you bitch!" angrily. She is the one who instigated this word war between them, but she is also the first to lose her composure at Kaira's insults. She hates the fact that her ste
"Still nothing until now. We don't have any reports as to where they are. What about you? Nothing as well?" Calix can only shake his head in response to his friend's question. "So, since that day you haven't heard from your wife?""Nothing. She's refusing to return my calls or any of my messages. I've been reaching out to Enzo, but even he is unwilling to tell me where the hell they are. I've been trying to communicate with her, but she just shut me off. I have also checked with the Italian institution as well; they have not been there because they have a mission. Fuck it! Damn, Bella, for destroying the most beautiful thing that has ever happened to me!""I don't want to say this to you, but I have to. I've told you from the beginning to tell your wife the truth, but you are such a coward not to be truthful to her.""Will you stop pointing fingers at me? Can't you see that I am already in so much misery not knowing where she is? And besides, I am sure as hell that she is not mad about
"Ehi bella ragazza, ce ne stiamo andando." (Hey pretty girl, we're leaving.)"What? You're leaving? Why all of a sudden?""Father said we have to leave for America. He has a work opportunity there, and that will be good for us.""So does that mean that we will no longer be friends?""Saremo sempre amici. E ho vinto; non tornare indietro sulla mia promessa a tuo padre che un giorno ti sposerò. (We will always be friends. And I won't go back on my promise to your father that I will marry you someday.) I will marry you when I grow up, bella Kaira."Kaira's cheeks reddened and instantly blushed because of what her only friend told her. She knows that those words cannot be taken seriously, but it brings a warm feeling to her heart. "You will grow up and meet other bella ragazza someday, so don't make promises that you can't keep.""Even if I will be leaving, I will find my way back to you. Remember that, mi amore. I will find you and marry you.""Then keep true to your word, and don't you e
The following days after Giovanni's incarceration have been a whirlwind for both Kaira and Calix. They both are aware that nothing will come easy after what happened to their families. Both their missions have been completed, but the true test of their resilience lies within rebuilding the lives of what was left after the destruction.A lot of issues and backstories are still waiting to be discussed and resolved, but the couple is taking their time handling all the issues one at a time. It is critical to rebuild the lives of their gangs first, before they can start fixing what was left of theirs. Calix understands that his wife's priority at the moment is taking responsibility over the clan, and he has no problem with that because he is aware of how important family is for Kaira.His wife has a lot to take in after Giovanni's downfall. It was not easy for Alex, her father's underboss, nor the rest of the Lombardi crew to accept the fate of their beloved Don, so it is understandable tha