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The Mafia’s Forbidden Desire 62| Devastating News.
ROSALINDA.My bum was hurting like hell, but that was the least of my concerns at that moment. Giovanni and Sofia just caught me in Antonio’s arms, kissing passionately.That was messed up. I really messed up, and I didn’t know what to say or do except that I was filled with shame. Complete and utter shame.“Are you okay?” Antonio asked, his voice etched with urgency as he helped me back to my feet.I nodded in response, my eyes looking everywhere but in Giovanni and Sofia’s direction. My cheeks burned up with embarrassment, turning them tomato red. But Antonio on the other hand, looked really composed.He scanned my body, and after making sure that I was physically okay, his lips quirked up into an awkward smile.“I think I’ll take my leave now.” He said, and before I could even reply, he trudged towards the door and dashed out of the room. Without acknowledging Sofia and Giovanni’s presence.Knowing it was high time I faced my reality, I finally turned to look at them, my cheeks bu
The Mafia’s Forbidden Desire 63| Danger.
ANTONIO. After leaving Rosalinda’s bedroom, my next stop was Carlo’s. It’s been a while since I saw him, and I missed him. Slipping inside his room, I found him on his bed, absorbed in cartoons on his iPad, unaware of my entrance.“What are you watching, boy?" I asked, chuckling, as I approached the bed.“Uncle Antonio.” He beamed, his face lighting up with excitement as he hoisted his head to look at me.I picked him up and threw him in the air before swiftly catching him back in my arms. His giggles filled the room, and that warmed my heart.“How are you?” I asked as I dropped him back on the bed and sat beside him.“I am fine. I missed you.” He pouted, wrapping his tiny arms around me.Patting his back, I muttered. “I missed you too.”“The last time you were here, you promised to take me to an amusement park.” He reminded me, his face lighting up. “Is it today?”I totally forgot about my promise to him. But unfortunately, I couldn’t fulfil that promise with Diego suspecting that
The Mafia’s Forbidden Desire 64| Who?
ANTONIO.“Antonio.” Rosalinda whispered in fear as she clung to my side, seeking a sense of protection.“I’ll not let anything happen to you, Rosalinda. Or your son. I promise.” I assured. “Just follow me until we get to the car.”We continued walking in the direction of the car while I consciously noted the number of men following us. I have counted five so far, but there could be more. Hopefully, they won’t attempt to attack in public; that would give us the chance to get Rosalinda and Carlo to safety before they strike.Once we reached the car, I promptly got Rosalinda and Carlo inside first, before rushing to the driver’s side of the car and jumping in.Without hesitation, I turned the ignition on and slammed my foot on the gas, powering up the road.“You and Carlo should stay down.” I urged Rosalinda as I continued driving.I couldn’t spot them following us yet, but I knew it was only a matter of time.“Who are they?” Rosalinda asked, her voice filled with fear and horror.Sighin
The Mafia’s Forbidden Desire 65| Two Groups.
ROSALINDA.Carlo fell asleep almost immediately after Antonio left; he was really scared, and I couldn’t even imagine how traumatic the experience was for him. Even I was traumatized. I had experienced gun fights several times, but I could never get used to the violence.My anxiety was high as I waited for Antonio to return. He didn’t tell me where he was going, but I knew he went back to help his men fight. My heart wouldn’t stop beating dangerously fast as many scenarios of how things could go wrong subconsciously played in my mind.The more I tried to bounce the devastating thoughts out of my mind, the more they kept rushing in.Suddenly, the sound of my phone ringing cut through my thoughts, saving me from the suffocating grip of worry. I hastily grabbed my phone, hoping it was Antonio with reassuring news.But glancing at the screen, Giovanni’s name flashed on it.“Giovanni.” I said into the phone when I picked up.“Rosa. I heard you went on a baecation with your lover.” He tease
The Mafia’s Forbidden Desire 66| Seething Rage.
ANTONIO.“Who are you?!” I growled as I approached Oliver in long, hasty strides, with intense anger raging within me.“I am Oliver. Nothing more.” He weakly replied.I clenched a fist, and in a split second, I delivered a powerful punch to his nose. Blood trickled down at the impact.“What do you want from me?” He cried, spitting out the blood that rolled down his mouth. “I am innocent. Please let me go. I beg you.”“Not until you tell me who you work for.” I groaned.“I don't work for anyone, and I fucking didn't try to kill you.” He denied again, wincing in pain.“A band tatted on the wrist.” I wiggled my wrist in front of him to demonstrate. “Does that ring a bell?”“I don’t know what you are talking about.” He muttered weakly.He had been tortured repeatedly and had hardly eaten anything since he got here. That explained why he appeared so exhausted and looked like he would pass out at any moment.But I was determined to get answers from him before he did. Even if he fainted, I w
The Mafia’s Forbidden Desire 67| Trust?
ROSALINDA.He lied to me. Antonio fucking lied to me, and I couldn’t even believe that I actually fell for it. I should have known better.“You lied to me.” I called him out with rage burning furiously within me.“I—“ he trailed off, raking his fingers through his hair frustratedly.After a while, he blew out an exasperated breath, then turned to look at Oliver and completed losing the rope that was used to tie him around the chair. It seemed like he had started losing it before I went in, though.Returning his gaze to me, he muttered. “I was about to let him go. He is free to go.”“You lied to me.” I seethed again as I began to close the distance between us. "Antonio, you lied to me.”“What was I supposed to do?!” He suddenly snapped.My eyes narrowed as I gazed at him, my nose flaring in rage.He exhaled sharply before continuing with a calmer voice. “I am sorry. I lost it. But Rosa, what was I supposed to do? Sit back and do nothing when I thought he was after my life."“How sure a
The Mafia’s Forbidden Desire 68| Foul Play.
ANTONIO.On my way, I called Marco and instructed him to make sure Oliver took his bath and looked presentable before my arrival.Marco was standing on the front porch, waiting for me to arrive when I got there.“Welcome.” He greeted me as I approached him.I nodded slightly in response. Noting the curiosity on his face, I decided to brief him before he asked the question I believed he had in mind.“Nikolai Petrov called me, asking for Oliver. They have Camilla.” I told him as I walked past him, and he followed suit.“What? How is he connected with the Petrovs? Why do they want him?” He asked, surprised.I sighed. “That’s what I also want to find out. Where is he?”“In the living room.” He replied.In the living room, Oliver was seated on one of the sofas, guarded by Vito. He had taken his bath and changed clothes. Though still dishevelled, he looked way better than the way I left him.The second he saw me approaching, a hint of fear flickered in his eyes.“You said I was free to go.
The Mafia’s Forbidden Desire 69| She’s Mine. You’re Mine.
ROSALINDA.Today was birthday, and as planned, the party had already begun downstairs.I was dressed in a neon orange fitted dress with my raven black hair packed in a tight bun, accentuating my facial features.“Mommy. No. I want the blue one.” Carlo whined as he stared at the white shirt in my hand.I was in his room, dressing him up for the party.“The blue one it is, then.” I smiled sweetly as I leapt to my feet and trudged to his wardrobe to drop the white shirt.He giggled happily as I returned with the blue shirt, and I couldn’t stop the smile that spread across my lips."Mommy, is Uncle Antonio coming?“ He asked, reminding me of the wound I had been trying to close.Antonio hadn’t reached out since that night, and it hurt like hell. He told me that he’d explain everything to me when he got the full details, but that explanation never came. I guess I expected too much from a mafia lord. How absurd.I got to hear a little bit of what happened from Sofia, though. Oliver called h
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