Cesare glanced around, pointing his gun cautiously for any sign of danger.When he didn't find any except Leniela who was looking back at him, he strided ed towards her and hugged her tightly but Leniela didn't respond. He kissed her forehead, looked into her teary eyes, his hands moved in search of any bruises before asking." Are you alright? Did he hurt you? She didn't answer but kept looking at him. A loud strike of the palms resounded and Cesare slowly turned but saw oy Rico by the door who pointed at the ceiling so he could see where it came from. "I must say I wasn't expecting you to be here after two days because you came so soon". He laughed, Cesare doesn't give a damn about his sarcasm. "But all is well, I'm honored to finally meet the youngest Ferrari couple, isn't that awesome?". "What did you do to her?". He thundered looking back at Leniela who hadn't stopped crying as she kept her eyes on her. " The question should be, What did you do to her? but right now it's not
Leniela closed the door with a heavy 'bang!', made sure it was locked before leaning her back helplessly on it. Her eyes slowly shut as her body slipped down till her butts touched the cold floor. An icy tear escaped her eyes, down her cheek.Why was the world so cruel?Why was fate so cruel to her?Unlike others who had their whole life infront of them, hers was as fragile as an egg and just when she'd succeeded in her wish and found a man to love, he turned out to be her parents' murderer.Why can't she be happy for the little time she had at least?.She wrapped her hands across her soldiers and weeped more for no one could answer her questions."Lenie,". A knock came from the other side of the door but she didn't move."Lenie, open up. Your friend is here to see you". The voice persisted.Leniela instantly raised her head up."I..I'll be there shortly. Thanks Lilian". She said and heard her retreat.She struggled and rose up, went to the sink and watched her face then grabbed a to
"I don't give a damn about that Baker of yours. The bakery is yours so you decide when to go to work". Cesare said with firmness as they descended the stairs. He was already dressed in his business suite while Leniela was still in her nightwear."It doesn't work that way Cesare". She tried to make him reason with her."Do I look like I care?". He nonchalantly asked as he held her hands in his.Leniela sighs defeatedly. She had gotten up this morning to go to work as she hadn't for the past days but he adamantly refused with the excuse that she needed to rest."Tell me something, Is it that you don't want me to work simply because of the reason you gave me or it has to do with Aldo?". She asked teasingly."Both''. He replied with a hard scrowl."Why do you dislike Aldo?. He's a good man. Someone told me he came to see me but he wasn't allowed to". She said,"As far asI can remember it's our home. We decide who comes and goes out now without further adieu let's stop talking about him a
Leniela flung her head to the sound of the door opening. She smiled seeing Amalia pop her head from the door before coming inside."Am I disturbing you?" She asked, taking a seat beside her daughter on the bed and she wiggled her head negatively, putting her phone aside..Amalia stayed silent for a while before uttering a word."School will be resuming soon and you haven't mentioned anything about the university you would like to enroll in though I pray it would be the one here in Florence so I'm not worried about you being far away". She verified with a soft chortle."I know mom. I just need a bit more time to decide which one might be suitable for me". She replied guiltily."Are you sure that you don't have another reason for delaying?". She pulled her lips teasingly."W-what do you mean mom?". She asked nervously."Do you have a boyfriend?"."Mom?""Is it Aldo?". She questioned teasingly. Leniela blinked her eyelashes at her in great disbelief."Why would you think he was Aldo?".
"It's about what that bastard said about you". Cesare replied.Leniela instantly went stiff, even Cesare noticed it."It was as if he was trying to insinuate that you would die soon. Like you have an illness or something". Cesare could have easily carried out some investigations or some test while she was asleep that day but he decided to respect her privacy plus, the Doctor hadn't suspected anything when he asked him to examine her but he couldn't help but reflect about it. Rocco was a blasted liar but it sounded so real."We shouldn't believe anything that he says, that was what you told me. Besides, do I in any way look like someone who'll be flying soon?". She asked softly, trying her best not to show any emotions as she continued playing with his chain."Of Course you don't, Damigella. I just wanted to make sure cause I don't want us keeping secrets from each other". He responded."He lied to me, he lied to us and I chose to believe you instead of him. Why can't you believe me?"
"Cancel all my meetings for today Rico". Cesare instructed as the car stopped and he alighted from it."Why? Do you have something or somewhere to be?". Rico asked, walking alongside with him as they entered the living room."Yeah". Cesare didn't bother giving any further explanations as he went upstairs."He's been mysterious these days. The other night he came back home in the early hours of the morning". Savina joined Rico on the sofa with a bowl of french fries."We both know whom he was seeing that night". Rico replied, staring hungrily at her hand."Leniela?" she suggested. "I don't think it's her. Have you forgotten her mom has returned". She asked."We are talking about Cesare Ferrari here. One who is notorious for breaking rules remember".Rico replied back. Even before his men gave him the feedback that Cesare had picked up Leniela and gone to his rest house, he already foresaw his actions. At work, he hardly waited till he was finished before sending a call accross her.He
"I'm sorry mom". She whispered again, her head lowered.Amalia was still trying to let the reality settle in her."So it is true.." She whispered to herself slowly . They stared at each other then back at her."Y..you knew..about us..mom". Leniela slowly stood up and Cesare did the same with his hands still holding hers."Thelma indeed saw it". She continued to wonder off "I had a hint but refuse to look at it carefully. How was I suppose to know that my own daughter is dating a criminal". She couldn't even identify him when he came as she never seen them in reality nor on TV or magazines-just thinking of anything related to the Mafia disgusted her. If not for her customers and Thelma who would often whisper about them she wouldn't have even bothered to know the name of the Organisation."I'm sorry for keeping it away from you mom. I intended to tell you but I was waiting for the right time, please forgive me". Leniela cried going to hug her but Amalia didn't reciprocate."I trully lo
Leniela slowly fluttered her eyelids open as her eyes greeted the ceiling. She lazily rose up and leaned her back on the bed as her eyes moved around very much aware of her surroundings."You're awake!". A voice chirped from the door and she averted her gaze towards the kitchen."What are you doing?". She muttered in shock seeing him carrying a tray filled with food.Cesare placed the tray carefully on the bed before pecking her on the forehead."Good morning". He greeted with a smile still staring closely into her eyes."Good morning". Leniela softly greeted back."How are you feeling?". He asked, care evident in his voice. Last night he had to stay awake for her because even though she slept, she still sniffed a lot and only stopped till it was dawn. He was truly worried she would get sick."I..'m doing well, I think I have a slight headache". She lifted her head to palm her forehead.Cesare quickly reached for the pills on the tray, uncocked it and took a bottle of water alongside
FOUR YEARS LATER "Every one hasn't stopped talking about her from the day she started her modelling career. She's been dethroning all the superstars that have been in this business since forever. Some say it's because of her talent and natural flow which distinguish her from the rest, others say it's because of her beauty and great figure but isn't just what this modeling thing is all about?" she laughed. "All in all we come back asking the famous question on every one's lips is how did she become this popular and influencial within a span of two freaking years, conquering both local and international awards round the clock, maybe on of these days she might share her secret with us, but who I'm I talking about? It's none other than Leniela Morett!, the new queen of…". "Excuse me mam, we have arrrived". A man in black suit holding the car door upen remained. "Oh!". She mouthed, turning off the news on her phone. Grabbing her bag, she stepped down from the car. "Thank you". Sh
Few Days later."Oh my lord, you look so beautiful Princesa!". Amalia screamed almost shedding tears the moment Leniela finished dressing up and turned to face them. Amalia looked at her in admiration from head to toe. Her white lace gown had a syliylish long long sleve design. From her chest to aound her waist area glued on her body with a unique type of design. It expanded from her waist downwards to touch the floor. Her mid back was exposed as the gown flowed flawlessly to form a long train kind of style together with her long veil.. Her hair was styled fancifully in a pony where a small crown laid. Moving to her face, her makeup was light accompanied by matching diamond earrings and chain."You look very beautiful Lenie, I'm sure Cesare isn't going to take his eyes off you". Nathalia teased just as emotionally as the girls. "Thank you guys, and so do you two". She complimented. The one shoulder pink carefree satin gown was beautiful on each of them. Her mom too wore a sylish g
Cesare entered the room and closed the door behind him. He wandered around the room in search of Leniela. He saw the marriage certificate on the lampstand and found her standing by the window. He dropped his phone on the bed and slowly walked to her. He leaned in on her, wrapped his hands around her waist and positioned his chin on the crook of her neck. Neither of them said anything to each. "Are you still upset about the Certificate?" he calmly asked. "Why did you hide it from me?" She asked in soft whispers, still focusing her eyes on the moon. "I didn't hide it. I did tell you on about three occasions that you were still my wife but you didn't believe me so I let it be". He nonchalantly replied with a smile."How was I supposed to know you were actually being serious!". She half yelled at him. "Calm down baby". He kisses her jawline. "Alright It's my fault I didn't actually come straight, since you wanted to start over with a church wedding I just let it be". He replied."D
Cesare's men instantly became alert."Let her go Odessa, you've already hurt alot of innocent people!".Amalia pleaded, still bound on the seat."Shut up you whõre!". She yelled back at her, not her glance from Cesare and his men."No one takes a step if you don't want to see her head blown out!". She ordered taking backward steps towards the steps. "There's no way you are escaping this Odessa". Cesare calmly assured her.Leniela wondered why neither of them were doing anything. They just allowed her to continue escaping with the poor girl.Strangely even the girl didn't look that shaken with the gun well positioned on her head."She's going to kill her". Leniela said worriedly.Cesare went to her and gave her a small kiss. "She doesn't have any weapons". He replied with a smile.If Leniela was still looking for something else to affirm the statement that her fiancée was insane then she just got her confirmation now. "She clearly has a gun!". Leniela pointed out with a frown. "It
"What happened between my Dad and Mom?". Leniela asked, staring at Amalia first then back to Odessa."No". Amalia whispered softly, wiggling her head as fresh tears began trailing down. "You should be smart enough to know what I mean by that, Leniela. Your father and this woman here always claimed to be pure and clean but they were having an affair behind my back and you are the result of that affair". Odessa explained with a big smirk.Leniela felt her heart stop beating for a second. What was she saying?What was she hearing just now?."Don't listen to her, Lenie, your Dad and I never had a relationship, it was just a one time thing that's all". Amalia pleaded, looking at her."How could you mom?". She asked breathlessly."You say it was a one time thing when you two had feelings for each other? Do you think I never uttered a word about it because I didn't notice?". Odessa asked, Amalia remained silent in her tears."What happened to Dad? What did ypu do to him?" Leniela seethingl
"You understand what might be astake here Rico, I need that Inf…" Cesare had to stop talking when the door suddenly burst open, he raised his head to see a female figure approaching them. "May I have a word with you?" she politely asked. Rico could sense tge trouble in paradise so decided to give them some privacy. "I'll start immediately, excuse me". He smiled at her then Left the office. "I'm all ears Damigella". He stated with a not so serious face. "I didn't like what you did earlier today Cesare. You of all people should understand what my mom has been through. The last thing she needs right now is to be remembered of her nightmares!". Leniela told him in a cold voice. "I wanted to grab this chance of knowing the truth. We've been looking for anyone or something that might lead us to whoever is causing all this trouble". Cesare calmly defended. "Not at the expense of my mother's health". She countered back. "You could have waited for her to rest first before bringing ou
"You understand what might be astake here Rico, I need that Inf…" Cesare had to stop talking when the door suddenly burst open, he raised his head to see a female figure approaching them. "May I have a word with you?" she politely asked. Rico could sense tge trouble in paradise so decided to give them some privacy. "I'll start immediately, excuse me". He smiled at her then Left the office. "I'm all ears Damigella". He stated with a not so serious face. "I didn't like what you did earlier today Cesare. You of all people should understand what my mom has been through. The last thing she needs right now is to be remembered of her nightmares!". Leniela told him in a cold voice. "I wanted to grab this chance of knowing the truth. We've been looking for anyone or something that might lead us to whoever is causing all this trouble". Cesare calmly defended. "Not at the expense of my mother's health". She countered back. "You could have waited for her to rest first before bringing ou
"M-mom" Leniela whispered in disbelief.She had never and could ever forget their faces no matter how young she was when she last saw them. It was here, it really is her mother!The early forties lady rushed towards her and hugged her tightly. Leniela came out of her shock and hugged her back tightly. She closed her eyes tightly. No one said a word to each other, their tears were enough to convey their present emotions.Savina and Nathalia along with Lilian who had been serving them didn't understand what was happening but couldn't hold being emotional."Oh my baby, I missed you so much". Odessa Sanchez cried as they disengaged from the hug and she gave her a kiss on the forehead.Her eyes glanced at her in utmost admiration and astonishment. "Just look how beautiful you've grown my little girl". She cried sweetly."I thought you died mom, I thought you and Dad left me alone.". Lenila cried along with her."SShhh!, Stop crying baby, I'm here now, I'll never leave you alone again I pro
Leniela finished helping Cesare with his tie and suite then went to sit down on the bed. She continued watching him as he choosed his accesories."I'm still angry with you about your refusal to allow me to give you a massage when you were obviously tired". Leniela said, folding her arms beneath her breast."So you went to sleep holding a grudge against your future husband? That's not really christain of you dear future wife".. Cesare teased, turning to face her."Are we really going to talk about people who hold grudges?". She teased back and his grin disappered making hers widden."Speaking of grudges, I was thinking we should allow the cake thing to Aldo". She told him expecting him to burst out like he often did. "Everything is in your hands Damigella". He replied calmly. Leniela was flabbergasted. "You really are okay with it?" He nodded. "If you wish, I can also ask any spa of your choice to send some massage therapist. That way, we can both relieve our stress before the wedd