SATISFIED MIND, CRAVING HEART. "Ehmm!. Time is running out guys". Nathalia screamed and the two quickly composed themselves before standing up. Cesare handed her the last piece and she filled the empty spot. "It's all done". Nathalia moved to them and inspected it. "Congrats team Ceseila, you won the game!". "But Dad's team completed theirs first". Leniela stated. "Sure, ours was simple that's why we finished up early but you guys deserve the prize for tackling this one". Savina explained and Nathalia nodded in affirmation while Nathalia mouthed an 'oh' Cesare's eyes moved to the other side of the table, he frowned. How come theirs was very simple?. The number of pieces were small as compared to theirs and it was easy to say just from looking that it was a picture of a sleeping tiger. "So this was all a set up to get the two of us together." He thought inwardly with a devilish smirk. Did his Dad and the others think this stupid game would make him fall for her?..Well, He
AN UNSUCCESSFUL PLAN A "Good morning dear brother". Nathalia's chirpy voice greeted, aproaching Cesare who had just stepped out of his office and was about heading downstairs. "Nathalia? Why are you up so early? Is something wrong?". Cesare asked with furrowed brows as he led her hug him. He patted her hair. Nathalia disengaged from the hug. "I wanted to make sure you didn't leave for work without me noticing. Just please go get your wife and I'll be waiting downstairs". Cesare frowned. "You can tell me what it is without her here". Nathalia shoke her head. He sighed. " I'll send some one to get her, let's go downstairs". "You should wake her up yourself, it will be cute to see the both of you decending the stairs". She smiled and quickly disappered from his sight before he refuse. With no other choice, Cesare helpless turned and with a few strides he was already pushing the door knob to open his bedroom door. "Aggh!". A loud ear piercing sound welcomed him immediately
PLAN B AND C. "What are we doing here girl?We've been here for about thirty minutes now just doing nothing. I have a job and a very nasty boss". Martina complained for the hundredth time. The black car was parked a certain distance away from a certain shop which Martina had read it's letters earlier out of boredom. The name itself brought instant craving for some freshly baked pastries. "If you're bothered about that small chips paying job of yours I can get you another". The lady growled in annoyance as her eyes stayed focused in front. She wasn't offended. "Look If whatever you're planning has to do with that mafia dude of yours then count me out". Savina clarified. She knew it was only that would make her friend so determined to do or see whatever it is she wanted or was waiting for. Seeing that she didn't bother denying what she just said, her eyes slightly widened. "Don't tell me you are planning on doing something to that eighteen year old girl!". Her smirk confirmed h
ANOTHER PETTY FIGHT. "Finally the day is over!". Leniela squeaked, stepping out of the shop with her hand bag. "That's right". Aldo, who was locking the door, affirmed. "I'm surprised to see that you are closing the shop this early knowing how much of a workaholic you are". She commented with a teasing smirk. Aldo smiled. "Well, tomorrow is Saturday and we don't usually open the shop as early as other days so I thought of taking a long rest today so I can do some laundry as I will be busy on Sunday". He replied. "You got a date?". She asked teasingly. Aldo wiggled his head smiling. "Just a few things to sort out". Leniela nodded in understanding. "Do you still feel any pain?". He asked as his eyes lowered on her leg. Leniela performs a small leg stretching exercise. "Not really which is all thanks to you". She smiled appreciatively. "I'm happy to be of help. Honestly with how things happened earlier I would think the driver did it intentionally". He pointed out. Leniela's
EXCEPTIONAL CONCOCTED WIFE. "So do you finally have some time left for what I have to tell you? It's about Leniela". Rico said, following Cesare inside his office. "Don't even start with that witch. I should have known that she is the one always turning Nathalia against me.". Cesare seethed, lowering himself on the seat. Reaching out for the bottle of whisky which he had ordered earlier, he poured some began pouring something inside the glass. "You had a fight with her because of that?". Rico asked. The petty things he does because of Leniela shocked him each day. The real Cesare Ferrari didn't have time for such childishness. Cesare gulped all the content in one go repeatedly. He didn't have the patience right now to savor the taste. Hearing no response from him for the past minutes, Rico sighed. Ready to pour out what was in his mind. "Someone tried killing Leniela today". Cesare didn't immediately snap his head towards him but a frown marred his forehead. "Did you hear what
TOO TEMPTING TO RESIST. "What is the situation inside?". Cesare asked in an icy tone. The car had just stopped in front of the luxurious YAB club. "Everything is still calm in there for now". Rico replied putting his phone on his ear. "The men inside said Savina wouldn't let them take her. ". Rico told him and Cesare's jaws clenched in anger. He reached for the door knob and opened it to step outside when Rico held him. "What are you doing Cesare?". He frowned. "I will not let him lay a hand on Savina". Cesare growled, staring at him with a more intense scowl. "They are still safe because he hasn't surely noticed their presence but if you go there you are going to alert him thereby putting more people in danger!". Rico cautioned but Cesare wasn't hearing any of it as he proceeded to open the door. Rico sighed "If you insist on going inside you can at least wear this. It's easier since it's a mask party". Cesare lowered his gaze on his hand and grabbed the mask. Putting it o
A LONG ICY SHOWER Leniela stayed quiet for a while before shrugging again. Her eyes found pleasure touching the taut chest but the desire to see it clearly without being hindered by the white long sleeve shirt settled in her and she begins looking for solutions for it when he held her hand from unbottoning his shirt. She blinked her fark lashes at him. "I better get out of here now before I loose control of my sanity". Cesare mumbled to himself but before he could move an inch, her legs swiftly caged him as her arms wrap around his neck. "I don't want you to go, please stay". She pouted, making his eyes settle on her lips. This night wasn't going to well. "You wanted to know why I didn't proceed with my one night stand right?". She asked cunningly, Cesare found himself nodding. "Because you've been a bad boy. You always frown like the world's best frowner". He was shocked. All this while she rejected him because of that? "See, you're doing it again and you will get old too
THE NEW MAFIA DON "I don't know why I'm doing this, I wouldn't be surprised if Dad had organized a secret wedding for his beloved daughter-in-law". Cesare sarcastically remarked as he buttoned his white shirt. It all started about thirty minutes ago when Rico bashed into his office snd told him that his Dad wanted him to get properly dressed. Of course being the hectic Cesare he didn't move an inch from his seat as Rico refused to tell him the reason for the sudden nonsense forcing his Dad to show up and order him himself. Rico insisted that he didn't know and his Dad just ignored him when he asked. Rico chuckles at his friend's humor. He occupied the couch and kept his eyes on him. "There's no need for him to do that besides he could easily ask the both of you to get wedded especially with what you guys have been doing lately". He commented. Cesare threw him a glance. "Have you been spying on me Rico?" His face turned hard. "We both know I know everything, there's nothing bad
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