Cesare seemed unaffected, making her wonder if he didn't get her the first time."Did you get me?" she asked. "I said I'm going to die soon". She stated calmly."What type of joke is that?" he questioned with a deep scowl. "You know I don't find such jokes funny". He warned in a serious tone."It's the truth". She affirmed again.Cesare remained silent for a while, just looking directly into her eyes."You're willing to go this far? To hurt me this much just so you can leave me, Lenie?". His voice had softened at this point. Leniela could see he was starting to get a hang of it.She looked at the view of the city again, then tilted her head to look at him."What Rocco said that day was the truth. If you can't believe his words or mine reflect on my reaction". She said,Cesare gave it a thought. It's true she was visibly shaking with fear but to him it was only as a result of all the overwhelming lies of her past that he fed her with. "I had also fainted". She remained. "If after al
TWO DAYS LATER"Slowly…, take it gently and...alright,". Leniela settled Amalia cautiously on the seat with a smile."You don't have to treat me like a kid you know, I'm fine already even the Doctor said so. What's left is to get this thing off my arm". Amalia gestured to the armrest with a frown.They had just returned from a checkup at the hospital. Amalia had woken the next day in the morning after her operation. The mother and daughter cried in each other's arms , happy to see that they were still alive and together. Leniela had wept and asked for forgiveness and promised never to leave her again. Amalia on her part, welcomed her with open arms and narrated how Rocco's men barged into the house and drugged her and the next thing she knew was her passing out.Leniela wiggled her head in amusement as she went back inside the kitchen."I don't think that's what the Doctor said Mom. Stop being stubborn". She scolded."You weren't there when he said it". Amalia argued.Leniela returne
The atmosphere at the Ferrari's mansion was rather tense and frightening for the past few days.No one dared to pass across the specific room for fear of being the monster's object of frustration.Inside a dark room, a man sat on the bare floor bare footed, lost in thoughts as he smoked on his cigarettes while gulping down a bottle of whisky. His hair was rough and unkept, a contrast of his real self. His clothes were dirty and tattered but he didn't care.The door slowly opened and another man walked in rather carefully with a team of cleaners behind him.Cesare didn't wasn't the least curious to find out who it was that had dared to invade his privacy."Are you going to continue like this Cesare?". The man asked after looking at him for a good couple of seconds.He took his time before answering. "You wanted me to fall in love right? This is how I've turned out to be because of love so why complain?". He asked mockingly, still not passing a glance at him.The man wasn't hurt by his
"What?" Amalia was the one who exclaimed in shock. "What are you saying? I don't understand a thing? If it's one of your plans again I'm not finding it the least funny". Cesare vibrated looking at Alfredo.Leniela was the only one who remained resilient as if she didn't hear what had been said even though it concerned her.. "It is what it is, son". He replied. Reaching out for something from his inner pocket, he pulled a picture and stretched it towards Amalia who curiously received it."The boy there is Cesare and I'm sure you more than any one can recognise the girl in the picture". Alfredo said.Of course Amalia could. She's would recognise this little baby no matter how long it had been. "This..this is leniela" stammered looking at him in shock.Hearing that, Leniela quickly took the picture and affirmed it within herself. Cesare too got a hold of the picture and was also stunned."How is it possible that we've known each other since we were kids?". Leniela questioned."Your fat
Leniela ran as further as she could. She didn't know where she was going but she just wanted to run away."Lenie!". Cesare called running after her but she didn't stop.He had to admit she had quite some good running skills or was it perhaps the anger she was feeling now?. He had been chasing her since she ran out of the house and in less than no time she was already at the beach. It wasn't that really far from their home but she was really fast. Leniela continued to run until she couldn't anymore then decided to stop. She faced the water, the first thought that came into her mind was to jump into the water and forget abot all this once and for all."Lenie, please calm down, think about your mom. Think about how devastated she would be without you". Cesare who had just arrived managed to caution her amidst his heavy heaving as a result of the run."Ahhhh!". A long agonizing scream tore out from her throat, veins popped out of her neck. Her chest moved up and down in quick rhythm as s
"Never in the history of mankind would I have thought Nath could hold a gun, talk less of pulling the trigger". Leniela voiced out in both unbelieve and amusement, making Nathalia who was seated on the opposite side to chuckle."I for one almost had a heart attack when I couldn't find her in the house only for her to return alongside with the others and the next thing I heard was. 'I killed that son of the devil'. Savina said, mimicking Nathalia."Hey! That's not how I speak". Nathalia smacked her in the shoulder and she winced."Well, you should have expected it sooner. I've got the blood of Mafia's running in my veins yunno not just anyone for that matter, the fiercest in all of Italy". Nathalia replied, pride evident in her voice as she sipped on her cold apple juice.Leniela smiled bitterly hearing what she just said. She noticed the girls were now staring at her so she decided to divert their attention."So how do you feel now?". She referred to Nathalia."Do you really have to
"Cesare wake up!". Leniela tapped him on his hand but he instead tightened his hand on her waist.She sighed."There's someone by the door, quit sleeping around". She slapped him harder this time and he snuggled into her chest, giving it a kiss before raising his head."Good morning beautiful? I heard you whispering my name, what could you possibly want from this god in front of you so early in the morning?". Cesare asked cunningly, his eyes directed to her full chest."You weren't getting a thing I said yesterday night where you?". She asked ,removing his hands from her waist."Of course not Damigella when it comes to you I do not miss a detail. You told me we can't make love and I accepted but I don't think you're going to stop me from ravishing your lips or worshiping my favorite melons. There's no penetration in that is there?". He asked teasingly."Is there actually a day which goes by without you talking dirty?" She asked, avoiding his gaze."I only do that with you Damigella, n
"Common girl, answer him already before he has a heart attack!". Savina mocked quickly, taking the bouquet away from her. The others laughed, Leniela also did but hers was accompanied with nervousness. Leniela nodded to Cesare. "Yes!, yes I do, I'm willing to be your wife". She replied, almost shedding a tear. Cesare received her hand and slipped in the ring on her finger, kissed her hand then rose up and clashed his lips with hers. There was lots of cheering and clapping from the side of the viewers. "Thank you Damigella''. Cesare said with a smile after pulling away from the kiss, Leniela smiled. Cesare wrapped his hand around her waist possessively and whispered in her ear. "You look eatable". Leniela blushed further and waged him with her elbow to have him chuckle. "Awwn!, can't wait for my own proposal". Savina pouted cutely. "Why not try behaving like a lady first like Dad used to tell you". Cesare teased with a smile and everyone laughed. "I thought you had somethin
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