Bella was confused over the way He was devotedly looking after her throughout the party and even now when He was dropping her back home. There was not a moment when she felt uneasy in his presence and whenever felt overwhelmed, He was there for her. "You were perfect tonight. I hope you maintain this properness for further events, Miss Ferrari." She nodded. "I will," she said and waited for him to speak further but He didn't and glued his eyes to his laptop. Back to being a robot, she thought and looked out the window. She couldn't believe her life changed in just twenty-four hours. She was used to travelling in her grandfather's barely working car, not this limousine she was sitting in at this moment. The clothes she was wearing were more than her two year's salary and she couldn't even guess the price of the jewellery she was wearing. She recalled how expensive jewellery she bought when He ordered her to buy something expensive for someone.
"So we were right, you have been dating him."Bella closed her eyes for a moment and left the breath she was holding. Her sister was definitely in a mood and when she was in the mood, she burst like a volcano. She was not going to let this matter go easily. And Bella could only pray to Mother Mary that her sister didn't say something inappropriate to Aaron. "You disappointed me today, Bella. I thought I would be the first person you would be sharing your secrets with but I was wrong!" Elena Ferrari said to her granddaughter who suddenly came home with her fiance. She was disappointed in Bella for the first time. Bella went to her grandmother and held her hand. "Nonna. It's not what you are thinking. I wanted to tell you but things were not right…" Bella stopped. She didn't know what lie to tell her."What things?" Elena Demanded in a strict tone. She knows Bella only calls her Nonna when she wants to butter her or feel sorry about something. Elena looked at Aaron who was standing
"How could you choose her, Eldy? That woman insulted you." Asher busted on his brother the moment He entered his penthouse. Aaron raked a hand on his face and sighed deeply. The day started perfectly but its end was not what He desired. "It was a long and tiring day, Ash. We will talk about it tomorrow," He said as He removed his coat and tuxedo. "I want to talk about it now, Eldy! That girl slapped you, she insulted you in front of everyone. That Flavio was laughing behind your back. He was making fun of you for choosing a waitress!"Aaron closed his eyes to control his irritation. He understood that Flavio's mocking was the main reason behind Asher's anger. He was a twenty year old boy and had no control over his emotions. "I don't care what Flavio said, Asher. He is no one, he is jealous because now he wouldn't be able to claim Cosa Nostra as his own. So he is firing you up to create problems for me."Asher shook his head. "I am creating problems for you now and that woman doesn
"Are you going to meet your fiance?" Bella closed her eyes at her sister's taunts. She understood that Sabrina was still angry but she was taking it too far now. "I am going to the office. I still work there."Sabrina chuckled. "Work. It must be convenient to work for your fiance."Bella had enough now. She crossed her arms across her chest and looked at her younger sister who was pretending to read her book. "Will you stop taunting me? It's been more than six hours. I am already stressed!" Bella said thinking about the things that happened in the past few days. "No I won't. Because I know you can't fall in love with a man like him. I am not against him personally but still. I am more considerate about my sister. How could a girl who believes in fairytale romance fall for a man like him? He is…he is so stiff?" She fired back then squinted her eyes, "Is there something you are hiding from us? I know you said you love him but I know you, Bella."Bella swallowed the uneasiness that cr
Aaron’s hard gaze burned the assistant's face who was gulping every now and then. Bella’s eyes widened, she couldn't decipher what's gotten into Aaron.“You dared to touch her hand let alone sliding the ring into her finger?”Aaron's Voice was too harsh and intimidating. Only then the assistant realized what he was going to do, so did Bella. She rolled her lips inside, fearing Aaron’s reaction. “I..I am sorry, Sir. I was just helping…” the poor assistant couldn't say anything to save himself from the wrath of velenoso. Aaron painfully gripped his hand.“Aaron…” Bella whispered and He snapped his head to her direction. She almost flinched seeing his dark eyes but composed herself. She got near to him and whispered again,“Please leave him, he was just helping. You are hurting him.” Aaron blinked down at her and slowly a smirk curved on his lips and He twisted the hand of the assistant making him wail. Bella gasped seeing his face contorted into pain. She held Aaron’s elbow, her hands s
Bella frowned and turned around to see the source of the voice. Two girls were standing there, looking at her grudgingly, one looked a little familiar to her but Bella didn't recognize either of them. "I am sorry but do I know you both?"The girl with blonde hair moved forward, the other girl tried to hold her hand to stop her but she snatched it away and stood in front of Bella. "Rosalina De Luca doesn't like to be known by people like you. But you crossed my path," she hissed, eyeing Bella up and down, watching her loose-fitted clothes and sneakers. Bella could tell that she was disgusted by her look and seemed to have some personal grudges against her. Bella Looked at her confused. "I don't know you, Miss, so if you leave me alone, please." She requested with a straight voice, not liking her sharp tone.Cara stared at Bella in deep review while Rosalina fumed in anger. "How dare you talk back to me, you gutter moose." She acted lik
"I have called Bella's family for lunch tomorrow."Aaron raised his eyes to his mother who came unannounced at his penthouse. "What was the need for it?" He asked, closing his Macbook and focusing on her.Olivia Knight smiled. "Only ten more days before you will take your Omerta as the new Capo of Cosa Nostra and I don't want to miss any chance to celebrate that. Also, the lunch is important, it will make things official, the announcement alone is not enough, rituals and ceremonies are important too.""I understand what you are saying mother but who else is invited for Lunch. Uncle Riccardo and his family?"Olivia shook her head. "No. I don't want Lucia or her son there. Only our family will be there. I would have called Riccardo but then I have to call his family too and I don't want to see their ugly faces on one of the happiest days of my life."Aaron nodded and was about to open his Macbook again but Olivia stood up from the chair and walked to him, she rested her hand on his shou
Giovanni stared at the lady in front of him in deep inspection, recalling his memory to remember her if he ever met her. "Was Enzo Salvatore your brother because I remember you correctly, Signore? I went to the same university but then my father arranged my marriage and I had to quit my studies." Elena asked again."Elena Gellini?" Giovanni asked as he recalled the name from deep buried memories of his youth. "sì soon io, Signore," Elena replied with a smile and Giovanni blinked to process the information. The girl he once was mad about is standing in front of him after decades. Giovanni couldn't believe it. He recalled the heartbreak he felt when she suddenly stopped coming to University and his brother handled him out of heartache. Then he started his journey becoming what he is today. "Is this you, Topolina,(little mouse)" Giovanni asked Elena who smiled. "I am, I can't believe we are meeting here like this, Gio. And our Grandchildren are getting married." She said smiling. G
After Twenty years—"Taking back New York City?" Mikhail looked at his Pakhan questionably. He was surprised at the sudden demand of his boss. "But Velenoso rules over it, Pakhan."A pair of ocean-blue eyes stared at Mikhail. He blinked leisurely at Mikhail and smirked."Russians used to rule over it once. Now I want New York back under Bratva again. Velenoso has ruled over it enough, now I want my city back, Mikhail." He stated with authority in his tone and rage in his eyes.Mikhail swallowed the thickness in his throat. "It wouldn't be easy to take it back from him. He is committed to his Cosa Nostra and for this, He even killed your uncle years ago!""It's a bloody revenge, Mikhail. He snatched my uncle, my father's beloved brother from him. So it's only fair if I snatch something dear to him.”He stood up from his chair and walked to the huge glass window before looking at the dark sky with considerable vicious thoughts running in his mind. "Who does He love the most?" He asked
Bella turned around, shielding her daughter from the bullet. She shrieked when the gunshots sounded. She waited for the pain but she felt nothing. The bullet hit the wall beside her. But then the more bullets kept showering, she heard screams and curses, the loud voice of bullets made Aira's cries grow louder and louder. She didn't turn around and kept praying to Mother Mary to protect her daughter even at the cost of her life.Cara shrieked in horror when the bullet went through Killian's arm instead of hitting Bella. Killian cursed loudly as pain shot through his nerves, the gun fell down from his hand. The bullets kept showering and before he could even blink another bullet hit him in the shoulder. "Fuck!" He cursed, crouching down. His men shot back and tried to protect Killian but they all fell one by one as the bullets never stopped showering from all sides. He looked at Cara who stood there numb. "You bitch, do something!" Cara looked at the gun before her. She snarled once
"Aria! Sabby!" Bella woke up with the nightmare. She looked around to find her daughter and sister but was shocked to find herself in the bed alone. Asher moved to her immediately. "Bella, you need to calm down, the doctor said you got unconscious because of stress." He said holding a glass of water for her. Bella looked at him with teary eyes. "They took Sabby and Aria." Asher controlled his emotions and nodded. "I know. Eldy left to bring them back. He found out about the person behind the attack."Bella's eyes sparkled in hope. "He did? Who kidnapped them!" She demanded.Asher sighed. "Riccardo."Bella was stunned. "Your uncle?""Yes. We all are shocked but you don't have to worry. Eldy will come back soon with Aria and Sabrina. Trust Eldy. He will make everything fine."Bella looked at him for a long time before nodding at him. "I do."Asher smiled. "Don't worry, let me bring you a cup of coffee. You will feel good after it.""No, I don't…""Have it. You will feel good," he sai
"What do you mean they took them, Eldy?" Asher asked his brother who was staring at the dark sky. Asher came running to Aaron's penthouse the moment he got to know about the attack on Sabrina and Bella. The doctor came just after him to check on Bella. He wanted to see Sabrina but his brother was not answering him. "I am asking something Eldy! Where is Sabrina?”Asher yelled at his brother in anger. "They took them both!" Aaron snapped, turning around and facing his brother. "They took Aria and Sabrina!!" He yelled back, his cold grey eyes were screaming in anger too.Asher stiffened. "Aria?" Aaron squeezed his eyes. For the second time in his life, He felt dread. The first time was when Maria died. "They have my daughter. I felt like a fucking failure for not being able to protect her and my family. She trusted me and I…What if something happened to Aria or Sabrina. Bella will never forgive me. Hell! I will not be able to forgive myself."Asher walked to his brother and rested his
Aria started crying too when she saw Sabrina crying. "Sabby…." Bella tried to soothe her daughter but she kept crying and stretched her arms to go to Sabrina.Bella felt bad for not being able to calm her sister or daughter's cries. "Sabby. Please stop crying. You don't have to feel like this," she caressed her sister's arms while bouncing Aria in her other arm."Okay, tell me. Do you still have feelings for him?" Bella asked her sister. Sabrina swallowed and wiped her tears, averting her eyes and looking in another direction. She felt stupid for crying over Asher like this. She sighed and forced herself to control her raging emotions. "Sabrina?" Bella whispered but Aria was still crying so she turned her attention to her daughter. "Please stop crying, Ari." She begged her daughter. Sabrina squeezed her eyes and forced a smile onto her face before taking Aria from Bella."Sabby is not crying anymore. You should also stop crying, choco pie." Aria blinked innocently, her lips stretch
"You wanted to talk?" Asher asked Sabrina when she was patting Aria to sleep. She raised her eyes and nodded. This was the time for her to take her revenge. "Yes," she said, "I wanted to talk to you."Asher smiled at his niece and touched her small fingers before meeting Sabrina's eyes. "I am listening." He said, his eyes gleaming as he looked at her. "I am ready to be with you again but you have to prove your love for me, Asher."Asher beamed. "I am ready to give up on my life for you, Sabrina. Tell me what can I do to prove my love for you?"Sabrina nodded. "Give up on your brother and come with me. Leave your brother and quit this crime world. I don't want you to meet your brother again. So tell me, Asher Knight, are you ready to leave your brother for me?"Asher was stunned. Did he hear her right? She was not asking him to leave his Eldy forever, right?“Sabrina. I love you, you know that. My feelings are real for you. Yes, I was wrong two years ago but now I have changed. I am t
Giovanni held his gaze. "Ethan proved his worth. He had both brains and power. You had power but the decision you took against Russia on your first mission cost me both men and money, Riccardo. Ethan saved you."Riccardo shrugged again. "He was my captain. It was his duty to save me.""Yes But you lost your face, Riccardo. Ethan was the only one who proved himself against the Russians."Riccardo chuckled. "And you found the perfect man for your daughter. You know what hurts me the most, Gio?" He said, fixing him with a look. Giovanni sighed. "So today you are going to get this all out. Years of pent-up anger against me.""Years of pent-up pain and hurt. You may call it anything you want. I married Lucia because you wanted it. It was Cosa Nostra's tradition that if you want to become the Capo, you must marry An Italian woman. You made that rule, didn't you?""I did because that's what other seniors wanted. Cosa Nostra runs on rules.""The same rules you forgot when you made Ethan Cap
"Where are you going, Madam?" Marcus asked Sabrina when she was about to enter the elevator with Aria in her hands. "To the park downstairs. Aria and I need fresh air."Marcus shook his head. "I am sorry, Madam but you can't go out. Please get back inside."Sabrina made a face. She was grounded in the house for more than a week without getting outside air. “Why? Do I need a permission letter to walk in the park now!" She snapped at Marcus. "Yes, you do. I am under strict orders from my Capo. If you want something, you can tell me. I will bring it for you but you are not allowed to go out. It's not safe."Sabrina thinned her lips and glared at him before going back into the penthouse. She was angry at her sister for accepting that criminal back in her life. She wanted to run away again with Bella and Aria but knew that now it was almost next to impossible because her sister will never leave Aaron again. Not after knowing that He was her saviour all along. She was shocked too when Be
Cara closed her eyes in pain as Lucia slapped her hard against the cheek. "You whore! My son died because of you. You are a bad omen for my family.""She lost her child. Stop tormenting her, Lucia." Riccardo snapped and took her out of the room. "You forced me to come here. I wanted to be with my son. He will be buried in a few hours. Why didn't she die instead of him?" Lucia snapped at Riccardo and snatched her arm from his hold in anger. Riccardo gritted his jaws, anger shooting through his nerves. "You are right. I shouldn't have come here with you. It's better if she stays here alone. She has already suffered enough.""She can die for all I care!" She snapped and walked away from there holding her son's memories in her heart. Riccardo sighed and stopped the nurse who was about to enter Cara's room. "Do you want anything, Sir?" The nurse asked him.Riccardo nodded. "Yes. I want you to take care of my daughter-in-law. I am leaving for my son's funeral. Take care of her." He said