DANTE… "You won't be leaving this mansion from now henceforth you'll be confined within the walls" I said in a calm tone, putting my fingers against my lips and suddenly Ashley laughed but this time around it was with a cold sharp tone. She looked straight at me with her piercing eyes. "Who do you think you are to give me orders and expect I'll obey them? do you think I'm a kid?" she rolled her eyes at me in disgust "I wish you were a kid then you wouldn't be giving so much tantrums, I'm not asking for your suggestion it's a command from me so quit the talking!" "You excuse of a man I despise you so fucking much" she snapped, her eyes narrowing at me "Repeat your words woman!" I retorted, shaking my head and I looked at her with uncertainty "I don't abide by repeating my words and I'm pretty sure you clearly heared what I spewed out" "Why can't you see I wanna protect you and that's only possible if you don't leave my sight" I exhaled, scowling hard at her and I rose to my feet
DANTE… Ashely brought my hand to her face, guiding me in trailing a finger down her neck between her breasts and resting my hand on her stomach as she gently nibbled on her lower lip, her warm lips pressed against the soft area behind my ear making me shudder in excitement. In that moment I felt her finger on my lips and she leaned in closer, pulling my head down then my lips touched with her's as she impatiently drank me up and I surrendered to the passion she always managed to arouse in me as I clinged to her, my heart stepped up in a fast pace. My fingers trailed a warm tingly path to the back of her dress. I moaned involuntarily, my lips returning to her's I held her face in my hand and deepened the kiss, thrilled with when she responded by becoming more demanding and more passionate. My hands moved down to her inner thighs, seeking her waist and squeezing it. I drew her close and we broke apart from the kiss, her face exuding warmness. My head was filled with the thoughts of
ASHLEY... Two days had passed but Dante's revelation was met with a stunned silence, the racing beat of my heart pulsated under my finger tips and his words which lingered in my head. I rose to my feet, pacing up and down anxiously, flinging myself into a chair. I wiped the sweat which was formed on my forehead with the back of my hand, my arms crossed on the table and my head sunken into my shoulder. "It's time for me to let you go Ashley" his echo of words filled my head as my heart squeezed with cold shivers running down my spine. I had become so attached to him that I felt leaving him would mean throwing away a part of my life. After the dinner date we went home and I didn't give him a reply, I was dumbstruck and I needed time to process everything going through my head. At one moment he's making me feel loved and in another moment he's making me feel regrets. Dante was really a caring and kind man man underneath his cold and expressionless face. Soon enough I found myself
ASHLEY… "Come on, don't be a spoilt sport. It's not like he's your guardian angel who follows you everywhere, trust me Dante won't have a clue about it" Racheal, my best friend squeaked in excitement. I had missed her so much after being apart for months, unfortunately I was taken as a captive by Dante and she had no idea about it. It took me a whole lot to convince her that it wasn't her fault and because of her dangerous suggestion I had the opportunity to find love again, I was sure it was love I felt for Dante. I had fallen in love with him, I mean who wouldn't?. Dante made arrangements for his men to drop me at my destination and she was so elated to see me and we kept chatting all through without having a break. Racheal suggested we go to the club and strip for the night but I was against it. "I know what I'm saying Racheal, believe me when I say Dante has his eyes on everywhere even though he isn't present" I stated convincly "I understand you but I was so flabbergasted w
ASHLEY… My knuckles whitened as a cold chill washed over me then I felt a small bead of sweat drop down my face and ran down my neck. "Your silence is killing me, aren't you upset with me?" I asked with my arms crossed over my chest and Dante gazed down at me with a strange expression. I tried to pull away from him but I was unable to move as he pressed his body against mine and I felt my pulse quicken. He pulled me close in an embrace, his warm lips against mine in response to our silent query. Tears welled up in my eyes but I was unable to cry and also unable to realise any attachment to the moment we shared together as I let them stream down my cheeks. Dante cupped my face in his hands,making me whip my head behind and he stared open eyed and blankly at me as a kind of peacefulness overcame me. "I'm not upset with you and please don't do this, I hate seeing tears in your eyes" he stated and I swallowed hard when he used his thumb to stroke my tears away from my cheek. "You s
DANTE…The sound of thunder was muffled by the heavy rain and distant mumbling.I sat down on the chair with my legs crossed apart and my elbow placed on my lap with a cold and demeaning expression flickered on my face.My men brought in someone forcefully with a sack which covered his whole body as he let out a pitiful groan.They flung the body towards me and I raised my hand in the air as they all dismissed from my sight and slammed the door behind them.I hauled to my feet and I smiled as I grabbed his neck in my hand and gave him a little squeeze.He kept on struggling to get out of the sack and that alone was irritating and I groaned in frustration, feeling drunk on my rage.I untied the sack and pulled it off it's body as David glared at me, his expression was smug and I could see the anger in his eyes.He stood up and stepped closer to me as he raised his hand to punch me but I was an expert when it came to martial arts and before his punch could land on me, I dodged and grabb
ASHLEY… I had been trying to call Dante's number but it rang multiple times without him picking up. I was left wondering about his whereabouts because he didn't divulge anything to me while leaving. I tried his number one more time but it was switched off, tapping my feet on the floor I realised I shouldn't be too worried about him. Dante Garvino is a mafian boss and he could always protect himself even without safety measures. My stomach rumbled and I rubbed it gently while pushing my chair behind and standing up then I made my way to the kitchen. Looking at the empty kitchen, I sighed in disbelief. Of course I wasn't expecting to see a stacked up kitchen with different groceries to choose from. Racheal wasn't the type to cook, she couldn't even cook a meal without it getting burnt. She finally gave up on cooking and began to order meals online. Squinting my eyes and tapping a finger on the side of my head, I whistled and brought out a knife to chop some salad. I was just go
ASHLEY… "No more shedding of tears, I'm aware your heart is so big that you can accommodate everyone, including the one that hurt you deeply" Rachel said, consoling me. "I tried to run away from my horrible childhood but at the end of the day, the man lying unconscious is still my dad, his blood runs through my veins" I sobbed uncontrollably "So what have you decided on? I promise I'll support every decision of yours" Racheal stated, dragging a stool beside me and she gestured for me to sit down. "I'll let him stay here till he recovers and I'll also take care of him but once he's able to stand up on his own feet I'll just send him away" "It must be a tough decision right? but hopefully with time I believe your decision will change" Rachel voiced out, placing a hand on my shoulder and squeezed it lightly as I glanced up at her and faked a smile. "He needs a room to stay in so I'll just tidy up the storeroom and change it into a comfortable bedroom before he regains consciousness"
Dante's POV…I was seated on the bed. My hands were on my forehead as the incident that transpired during the day flooded through my head.In as much as Ashley wanted the best for Aria, she ended up as the scapegoat. My eyes darted towards the closet, I stood up and moved closer to it.I opened the closet as my hands found a box then I unlocked it to see a diamond ring embedded with crystals.Being apart from Ashley for five years made me realize how much I loved her and how I wanted to make her mine forever.In order for her to be all mine, I knew I had to adorn her finger with a diamond ring. I instantly smiled to myself, wondering if that day would ever come.“You made a perfect choice dad, it's beautiful” I heard a familiar voice say and I turned to see Aria standing beside me with a bright smile plastered on her face.“Aria when did you get in here?” I asked, clearing my throat.“I got in here when I saw you lost in the beauty of the diamond ring you have gotten for mama” she rep
Ashley's pov…I stoodfrozen to the ground, my legs unable to move. My eyes were fixed on Aria and Dante as a sigh of relief escaped my lips, swooshing through my body.I noticed Aria was holding tightly onto a box which was sprawled on her thighs, while twisting her lip to the side and tapping her feet on the ground.The emotion of panic that I felt turned into anger as I snapped my focus to Dante, glaring hard at him.I was just about to curse at him when Aria called out to me, her voice filling the air.“Mama” Aria called out to me and my once angry demeanor turned into a calm one, seeing the bright smile displayed across Aria's face.“My baby, sweetheart, come to mama and wrap yourself in my arms” I called out, trying hard to compose myself as Aria rushed towards me.I noticed the glow of excitement on her face and I wondered what must have been the reason behind it. Just some hours back, she looked so hurt and broken from within.“Mama look what I have got in my hands” Aria inform
Ashley's pov…I hurriedly pushed through the gates of Aria's school, my heart beating in my chest with loud thuds.My bag which was hunger on my shoulder slipped out of my grasp, falling onto the floor. My composure hadn't been the same since I got an unexpected call from Aria's school.The principal informed me that Aria was involved in an altercation. At first I couldn't believe what my ears had heard but the scene I stormed into clarified my doubts.“I have a daddy” I heard Aria cry out, her eyes brimming with tears as she stood face to face with a taller girl.It seemed as though Aria was being bullied and the teachers watched the whole scenario unfold without saying a word.“Don't listen to her girls. She's just lying, if she has a daddy like she claims then let her answer our question” one of the girl who stood beside the taller girl queried, her voice laced with mockery.“Tell us Aria, where is your daddy? or perhaps did he abandon you and your mummy?” the taller girl asked, he
Ashley's pov…My eyes were set on the knife wrapped up in Dante hands. The sharp edge was close to my wrist, instilling fear inside of me.Without any hesistance, I tried to push Dante away, but his grip on me tightened. He held me firm, the knife finding it's sharp edge into my eyes.“What the heck do you think you're doing Dante?” I asked, my voice coming off in a loud thud.“You have eyes so I'll suggest you make better use of them. It's to your own advantage afterall” he replied, shrugging his shoulders at me.“Control your self Dante” I warned, my voice trembling in stutters. “You might slash me with the knife”“You should have known better before playing with such danger and this is what you want anyways. I'm here to help you kill yourself and once it's confirmed you're dead, I'll get the custody of Aria without any hassle” he said, his eyes gleamed with a sinister intent.Tears flowed down my cheeks without any control. Once again, I felt my whole world crumbling around me as I
ASHLEY'S POV…I jerked up with an instant fear residing inside of me. My heart racing in palpitations as I squirmed my eyes open to an unfamiliar room.Just then Aria's face flashed in my mind, and I panicked, almost jumping out of bed but then my gaze landed on a man whose back was turned against me.He stood still with legs apart, just as though he was a statue and I stared hard at him, my words finding it hard to spew out of my mouth."Who are you?" I demanded, my words freely flowing out of my mouth with my gaze still fixated on the man standing with his back turned against me. MyThere was no response from him. I was met with total silence but what made me believe it wasn't a statue in front of me was the way he kept tapping his shoes on the ground and he thrusted his hand into his pocket.At that moment Jaye filled my thoughts and I wondered if the man in the room was ordered to watch over me by Shaun and Jaye?If my instincts were indeed true, then I would have to look for a wa
Ashley's POV..."I've apologized for what I did to you, so it isn't right for you to entrap me in a corner," I said, trying to sound calm despite the fact I was shivering in fear.Shaun cornered me, his body towering over me and his manly cologne filling my nostrils, and I turned my face to the side.“Look at me, baby. Have I done anything to offend you?” Shaun mocked, placing his finger under my chin as he raised my face up.I looked into his eyes, which gleamed with lustfulness, and I balled my fists tightly as fear engulfed my entire body.“Someone might see us, Shaun, so come back to your senses. I bet you don't want to ruin your reputation as a businessman because of a woman like me,” I said softly.“I'm aware you aren't in my league of women. You're so low in life, but I can't deny the fact that I'm attracted to your body. I mean, you're so hot,” Shaun said, smacking my ass, then he rubbed my lips.I threw my face away in disgust. I wasn't interested in what he was doing, and my
ASHLEY'S POV.“I just want to help you clean up the mess I have created; please let me do it,” I urged, sauntering closer to Shaun, but he pushed me away as I let out a scream, falling to the side.Jaye grabbed my waist as I held onto my stamina, then he pulled me closer to him.“I said don't touch me! Don't you easily understand words?” Shaun screamed at me, his eyes almost turning red as he flashed it at me.I gulped down hard, shivering in fear as I noticed his face was red with rage.“At least you should know better how to treat a woman, Shaun,” Jaye chirmed in.I held his hand tightly, looking into his eyes, and I shook my head, but he just gently brushed my hand aside.I didn't want him to stand up for me. It was my carelessness, and I wanted to resolve it all on my own.“What you said also applies to you. Why do you even hire such an irresponsible waitress? She messed up my outfit for the day,” he cursed out, glaring at me, and I bowed down my head.“I'm sorry. I didn't do it o
Ashley's Pov…We arrived at the hotel as I smiled at Jaye, helping him adjust his tie. “I wish you nothing but good luck in your meeting,” I said, trying to sound encouraging."Saying those words is really not needed, because you are my good luck charm, and I believe I will accomplish my task,” Jaye replied, his eyes gleaming with confidence as I used my teeth to bite lightly on my tongue.“I love a confident man,” I voiced out, my face lit up in happiness.“You've got him all to yourself," he answered back, shrugging his hands in the air, and I chuckled at his words.“Really? I never knew I was that lucky, Mr. Jaye," I teased, getting a flirtatious wink from him."That's enough of joking around for the moment. Please make yourself comfortable, and I'll make my way to the meeting, and once I'm done, I'll come to get you.”“I will make myself feel comfortable, but not when I haven't fulfilled my purpose of accompanying you,” I said, my voice laced with a hint of teasiness."What do you
Ashley's Pov…“Don't come any closer to me, Jaye. I'm getting scared,” I warned, my finger pointed at him as I took a few steps backwards.His lips were slightly parted as he pulled his lower lip into his mouth, licking it off."Ashley," he called out. "Firstly, you must take a deep breath, then calm down and listen to me,” he suggested, moving forward with a step. I shook my head at him, slightly confused at his behavior as fear engulfed me.“I said don't come any closer, Jaye!" I screamed out loudly, my elbow bruising against the wall in a hard manner as I yelped in pain.Tears began to well in my eyes. I blew air on my elbow to ease the pain I was feeling at that moment."Please, you have to listen to me. I'm not going to harm you,” he said with his hands raised up in akimbo."How do you expect me to believe you when you're acting so weirdly?” I inquired, trying to keep my shaky voice steady.“I love you, Ashley, and the fact that you don't love me back is driving me insane. I'll l