Brando shifted in his seat and cautioned, “But I wouldn’t trust many if I were you.” “Oh, I don’t trust anyone,” I said. “Trust is a frail thing that can break anytime. What I put into deals is my belief that the other party will uphold their side of the contract and continue doing fair business wi
ROSALINE “Tanti auguri a te. Tanti auguri a te,” the entire room sang cheerfully while Fabiola stood in the centre, under the grand chandelier, in her red glittering ball gown. “Tanti auguri, dear Fabiola. Tanti auguri a te.” The glint in Fabi’s eyes said it all. Today she was the happiest I had e
“You haven’t missed out on much,” I said to her. “I’ve been busy with Eros’s wedding and then the reception party.” “Adonis has been busy with Eros as well, with his initiation and him finally making the efforts to fit into the community.” I nodded at Bella’s words. “All I hope is that he doesn’t
Her eyes sparkled as she took the box with a slow nod. The excitement in her eyes was new while her fingers tore at the colourful wrapper, eager to see what was inside. “Who’s it from?” Bella asked. Fabi did not answer, her eyes focused on the task. The colourful wrap revealed a red velvet box, wh
“We heeded your words, and we stopped a long time ago, so don’t start it,” I snapped. “If you’re here to tell me what an awful friend I am, I don’t need it. I’m not guilty and I don’t care.” “You don’t care that you backstabbed a friend?” The way she said it made my eyes round. Backstab her? Bella
ROSALINE “The reports are positive.” I stared at the doctor blankly as she uttered the words with a grin. “You’re pregnant.” I did not speak, did not react as I tried to get myself together. I had been hoping the five positive pregnancy tests were false alarms, but this changed everything. A few
It was so small—the most fragile thing I had ever seen. Guilt coursed through my nerves at the thought of stopping that frail life. No, do not get attached. I could not risk ruining everything I stood for. Then, the faint sound filled the silence of the room, and my eyes immediately widened. The so
“And what about Luciano? What if he wants to take this baby away?” That silenced me. I was not sure if he had ever felt an ounce of what I did for him, but this baby was his. What if he wanted to take it away and raise it with his wife? With Fabiola? “I don’t think he cares. Besides, he doesn’t ge