Alessia
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The breeze from the ocean nipped my skin giving me a satisfying sensation. I breathed the oceanic scent, missing the sweet smell of Rodion's Cologne. I twisted my lips at the thought of what I just did to him. I could feel a pang of guilt in my heart, maybe I overreacted.
I sighed. Clear enough, I loved him, I loved everything in him. Whenever he touched me, it wasn't an issue, or whenever he would kiss me, it wasn't supposed to be an issue. Maybe I overreacted, to think I even told Carina I missed him terribly over the day.
My eyes darted around to familiarise myself with what activities were taking place in the beach area. Some people were surfing while others were swimming around. I also sighted ladies in their bikinis walking around with their men, holding each other intimately.
I could picture Rodion and I walking along the beach. Some feelings whirled in my body just by thinking about it. I loved his touch, I di
Alessia____It had been a week since we moved to Lazza mansion. Activities had resumed. Most of the time it was me in the study room attending online classes. Rodion was busy causing chaos in the city. He mostly showed up with his shirt bloody, meaning his businesses were getting even darker.Matteo was the new Underboss. He got promoted the next day after we arrived at the mansion. Meetings after others were held until everything was running as perfectly.My classes were slowly turning out perfect. After a hard time trying to understand the accent, I managed to adapt to it.I also got to be talking to Carina and my parents almost daily. My parents strangely mentioned that I was safe with Rodion, but I had agreed with Rodion to visit them cause I missed them terribly.I had finished my classes. Being lonely, I decided to go for a wa
Alessia____The whole day went on with us doing stuff here and there. Talking about all shit that needed to be discussed by us in person. She mentioned about having been kidnapped and Matteo saved her. That was something that Rodion hid from me.I was to keep it that way because at least they saved her and clearly, it was the work of Romeo or Dmitri or whoever it was.She also kept swearing about how she could have slapped Marco for having duped us. I understood her because she put a lot of effort into teaching me how to love that son of a cow.I also lied to her that Rodion hated me and treated me like shit. She tried to outsmart me and brought up the story plot we tried to outline once in a restaurant, but I acted as though it was a made-up one.Rodion apologized, and I needed to move on to another life that only foc
Alessia____The fear of Rodion going out and never coming back home had gathered in the depths of my heart. It was killing me to even imagine it. Weird thoughts of him getting attacked and suddenly getting a seizure was causing me to have nightmares.Someone stabbed his chest with a dagger. As much as I wanted to ask what led to him being in such a serious fight, I held it back. I knew who he was and anything would happen anytime, any day.This is what scared me. His life scared me a lot. It was hard for me to expect him home not knowing whether he would return.I carried the first aid kit from the bathroom shelf and walked back to him. He had sat on a sofa in the room. I occupied the armrest and opened the box to take care of his wound.I rubbed the piece of cloth that was dampened with an antiseptic on his wound. I never uttered a word but I knew he was watching me."I am fine." He said it again, I
Alessia____I was woken up by a knock which went twice, making me groan. I rolled on the bed, thinking I would collapse on Rodion but the bed was empty. I shot my eyes open. He had left.I crawled out of the bed and then strolled to the door. I opened it as a yawn tore through my lips."Wake up big ass, we have shopping to do!" Carina wailed while pushing herself inside."Hey. Hey!" I followed her." The Lazza hates when one enters his room. Let's talk outside!""Where my friend goes I go, where she stays I stay, where she-" She paused and I didn't avert my gaze from her, she was staring down at something on the table beside the bed. "-you have a gift here.'' She grabbed a box.I ran to her and grabbed it before she got to open it. I hid it behind my back then stared up at her."What ar
Alessia____We were busy slaying in the city. The marvellous not-so-hot sun made everything look great. It was until then that I realised I really missed the sight of the crowded city and the noises. It felt so good to be out like we used to, just us being two best friends relishing the moment.We stepped out of a restaurant after we took our lunch. We were escorted by Matteo who was with another soldier but no one could notice we were actually guarded. They both kept a safe distance. At some point, we forgot that we were not safe out there and that Matteo was guarding us. We would just assume everything and enjoy our day in the city."I hate that dessert." I blurted as I faked a gag. "I ate it for the sake of that gorgeous waiter who insisted." I blurted about the free
Alessia____The moment Dmitri confessed that, I knew there was a dark side I had to brace.He sounded so evil. For a moment, he made me see Rodion in him but the whole scene was replaced with an echoing sound of his statement. "She is safe, for now. I get a hold of my grandma' and I will free-""Dmitri," I breathed fearfully. My heart was racing."She is okay." He was busy on his phone. I could feel my body going weak. He looked up at me as he held the phone to my face. My teary eyes met the screen.My mum was in a room lying on a bed, the room looked isolated and I couldn't see anyone around. "She has Twenty hours to wake up, she could wake up in her bed at home and fail to know what happened to her or she wakes up in my hands, and trust me, you'll hate me even more.""You are so inhumane!" I gritted as I glared at him. "If you even touch a hair on her head, I will not hesitate to kill you!"
Rodion____"Take care of her, and clean that mess!" I instructed the lady whose name was not ringing. All I knew was that she was the house manager in the east wing.I had arrived home when I found the sitting room was turned into a club. There were bottles scattered in every corner. The drinks from shelves in the bar inside my apartment were almost empty.The woman responsible for the mess was lying on the carpet with one leg resting on the table. Her curly hair was all over her face. Something looked serious, and I was dying to see Alessia.Alessia was in my office as I was informed. I had no idea if she knew her friend was drinking her ass off and turning our place into hell.I left for the office where Alessia was. I walked in and the lights were on, illuminating every corner of the office.She was sleeping on the couch. I sighted empty bottles of liquor on the table. She was holding another unlidded bottle which
Alessia_____"I am sorry."I felt like I was liable for the pain that Carina felt because of my brother. The idiot took a priceless thing from her and vanished like nothing happened. Like a man, he was stupid and a coward."If you apologise one more time, I will go burn this dress and we'll both forget about your date." She brawled while attending to my hair."I am sure Rodion would love me even in pyjamas." I subsisted a load of anxiety. "Seriously, if you like, I will request Rodion or Matteo to order Alonzo to stay out of your sight.""I was with Matteo last night. He promised to take care of him but again, I don't see a reason to make him think I will be hurt when I see him around, I can ignore him and focus on what's important.""I also don't wish to see him." I slipped into the thought of us hating my brother. There was a part of me that felt sorry for him. He was abandoned when he was a child, and he grew up w
The Midnight Mafioso Hello lovelies. I am sure you met Dmitri Valastro, Rodion’s brother. Some of you might be aware that book 2 of this series is about him. Book 2 is called The Midnight Mafioso. It is all about Dmitri’s story and is only available through a Ream subscription. Follow me on I*******m to learn how to access Ream • THE MIDNIGHT MAFIOSO • What happens when you lie that a random stranger is your husband and you two have a son? ~`~ When Inna's parents mysteriously disappear, she is left to take care of her young brother. She runs out of money, and she is left with no option but to lie that a random stranger is her husband and the six-year-old brother is their son. She uses this lie to steal money from this random stranger, and she gets away with it. Or not… Later, she receives a call from an unknown number. A strange man calls her, demanding to meet his ‘son’ and get his ‘wife’ back. The Random stranger is none other than Dmitri Valastro, a deadly Russian mafia bo
Rodion____Years later___I took a brief inhale to the fresh scent of flowers in my grip. A simple smile emerged at the corner of my lips and a warm feeling settled in my heart.I got upstairs and there, I could feel her presence. Her pure existence was full of Joy, calmness, and grace.The door to the room was open. I sighted her immediately when I stood by the door frame. She was seated In front of a mirror at her vanity desk at the furthest corner of her bright room. She was holding a purple hair comb, busy brushing her shoulder-length black hair.She was clad in a white dress that was as pure as she was. Her tiny back was held straight, she knew what she was doing.I lifted my fist and made a gentle knock. It got her turning to face behind. She suddenly dropped her comb, jumped off her settee, and ran towards me."Papa.""Hello, pri
Alessia____"You may now kiss the bride."As if it was our first kiss, Rodion first explored my face with a look of victory in his eyes. He ran his fingers on my cheek, leaving feathery touches as he pushed the hand behind my neck.I ignored the crowd, the way everyone was cheering us, wanting us to kiss already, but watching my husband take his time to first stare at me felt like heaven.His other hand settled on the other side of the cheek. He used his thumb to caress my skin, down to my lip and then my chin."Thank you." He murmured that I was the only one who heard him. I noticed how his eyes begged me to read beyond the words, to see his heart. Those eyes that once used to scare me, were watching me tenderly. "For being mine, thank you, baby."I nodded with a smile and tears that I had been controlling ever since the wedding started to well up again. "I love you."He bowed his eyes to mine, leaning slowly
Alessia_____I silently watched as Rodion wrapped a scarf around my neck. He towered me, with every part of him attending to me. He loved to offer all his attention to me and forget he had an empire to think of. Even his blood and every sense were acquainted to submit to me."Where are we going?" I asked when he picked a trench coat from the closet. He moved behind me and helped me wear it. It was a black one, similar to the one he was wearing."You will see." He kissed my hair then walked around and stood in front of me. His hands settled on my shoulder then he interlocked our gazes. "You are okay, right?" He asked. I had no count of the number of times he asked me that question, and if he wasn't a man I was madly in love with, I could have hollered because it was too much.I released an exhale. "Honey, if I was not okay, you know I will definitely tell you, right?" I asked way more politely.He nodded and
Rodion_____The cigar smoke sailed in the atmosphere creating a dark cloud between the two of us. I was currently seated with a man who was considered my brother. He was busy smoking while I rubbed my jawline.Yes, I couldn't smoke.My eyes were on my beautiful angel moving around the compound. She was wearing a raven umbrella dress which was above her knees. She would walk inside the house and come out carrying something. It was lovely to watch her.We were currently in the Bungalow which was in the middle of the woods. Alessia loved the place since it was away from everyone and everything.I loved the place as well. It reminded me of my first time with her. The day I tasted her, the day I sank into her sweet streams. The day she moaned for me, giving me all beautiful looks. The day I claimed her.I took a sip of the drink which was surprisingly white wine. It could perhaps wash my desires. She always mad
Alessia______I almost entered the passcode to open the door when Alice grabbed me and pulled me behind."What are you doing?" She whispered. I had no idea why we were whispering because I also whispered back."Opening the door."Her mouth fell open. Not the first time but ever since we drove to the hotel, she looked like she had seen a ghost. Judith was entirely quiet and I knew I was an asshole. I could have not lied to them."You live here?" Alice asked then turned to Carina. "She lives here?""Yes," Carina whispered. "Wait, why are we whispering?""Just open the door if this is where you live." Judith diced in with her shrill voice that made my smile disappear."Okay, Jesus, can you be less cold." I walked back to the door and I did not miss the squealing sound from Alice.I was about to enter the passcode when the door clicked and someone pulled it open. I jerked awa
Alessia_______Four months laterNothing sucks like being alone on Valentine's Day. Especially when the person you love tells you that they got busy at work. It almost feels like they choose work over you.I hid the pain and read the message that Rodion sent to me.Mine: I'm sorry this had to happen, I promise to come tomorrow after we are done. I will spend the rest of the weekend with you.Yes, he was to come but not on Valentine's day. What was the point anyway?A pang crawled in my heart at the thought of it. I knew I was supposed to understand him and the situation but I could not help the sadness in my heart.His grandma summoned him so he was flying to Russia. It happened that their grandma finally decided to be true to them. I
Alessia_____The flight took us well. I was mostly chatting with Carina about some private stuff. Rodion was mostly on his laptop but the poor man did not do anything because Isabella was on his pants. She was asking a million questions and to my surprise, Rodion was so kind to answer her.I noticed something with him, he treated kids like how he would treat a pet, with care and love. Isabella spent most of the time seated on Rodion's lap as they talked about some stuff from his laptop.I even took a few photos of them. He was more comfortable around kids than he would be around grown-ups.Dad was unwell. It had been two days since he got diagnosed with high blood pressure, so he didn't join us.Mum was busy chatting with Alonzo. The way the two had gotten close was giving me anxiety, but I was happy to see them so close. I wanted Alonzo to grow close to our family because he grew up without us.
Alessia_______I am persistent, but people would call me stubborn.I needed Carina back, so I never rested in texting her every minute. Even though I used to get zero replies from her, I never gave up. And it paid off."I know I probably moved on so quickly, but that did not mean I never adored Matteo. He was a close person to me, to us." I explained wholeheartedly. It was my first time having trouble speaking to my bestie.She always felt closer than my parents, I shared a lot more with her than I would to my mother. But seated in front of her in the restaurant we were in, it felt like I was seated with a stranger."Let's not talk about it." Her eyes darted around in an attempt to avoid looking at me. She kept sipping her tea every second and the way her fingers played on the cup, she was nervous like I was."I miss