Hera and Matteo walked inside the restaurant where Lizzy and Emma are waiting for them. A hostess escorted them to their designated table. They booked a private cabin. Matteo is holding Hera's hand, while she is talking in her surroundings. The restaurant has expensive decor and everyone sitting inside the restaurant looks rich with their branded clothes and impeccable table manners. Women are openly eying Matt, which is making her feel jealous.Hera became nervous and self-cautious. She never ventured inside a place like this, as her mother couldn't afford it. So now she is feeling out of place. Despite her expensive clothes, she knows that she doesn't belong among these rich people.When Matteo noticed how stiff she is and her palms are sweating with nervousness, he squeezed her palm reassuringly."Relax baby girl" he whispered softly.She turned to look at him with insecurity. She is wondering what he must have thought about her house when he came to stay with her in the beginning.
After one hour, Hera woke up in an unfamiliar room. The room is not big, but it looks rich with its expensive interiors. The entire room is occupied by a huge bed, leaving little space for the wardrobe and another room is closed.She sat up with a start and looked around in panic. But she caught a familiar scent. It's the same scent Matteo uses. It's his cologne. Woodsy and spicy. She relaxed when she understood that where ever she is, Matteo was there.She looked around and found her mobile lying on the bedside table. She crawled towards her phone to call him, but she heard his voice coming faintly from outside the room. She abandoned her phone and slowly walked outside the room, which opened into Matteo's office. He is speaking with someone on the phone."Sure, keep me posted" with that he disconnected the call."Hey" she greeted him with her husky voice. Her hair is a mess and she still looks a little drowsy. He gave her a soft smile. He pushed his chair back and extended his arm i
"Why did you miss your morning classes? I began to get worried that you are upset with me for what I said yesterday and that's why you are avoiding me" Olivia told Hera, who attended the next two classes after lunch hour. Hera grinned happily. "This morning I met Matt's mother" she confessed. Olivia froze in her tracks. She looked at Hera with shock and her shoulders tensed. 'This is moving faster than I thought it would. Looks like there is nothing I can do now. Just hope that she finds her happiness after she finds out the hidden truths' she thought worriedly. Her mind traveled back to the man whom she doesn't want to think about. To whom, she had to sell herself to save her father. When Hera noticed that Olivia is not coming with her, she turned to find her friend staring into space blankly. "Olivia? What happened?" she inquired. Olivia snapped out of her mind and forced a smile on her face. "Nothing. Hera, will you promise me one thing?" she asked. Hera frowned with conf
"Who told you to go there?" Frederick demanded Sussane, who is red-faced and crying inconsolably.Sussane began to cry harder, which began to grate on his nerves. He doesn't like a crying woman. His wife used to do the same after their marriage, and he kicked her out. Unfortunately, Hera decided to leave along with her.He would have slapped Sussane either if the reason she was crying is for him."Darling, I have been seeing you struggling to appease those people for that hundred crore contract. I know you need Hera for this contract. But Mr. Gonsalves is adamant to send her. So I went to request Hera to understand your situation and cooperate with us for just one night. But she began yelling at me and complained to Mr. Gonsalves. She slapped me for even going there for you. She is not liking me supporting you. But I love you so much, darling, I simply can not seem to stop myself from helping you" she cried crocodile tears.Fredrick believed her words and patted her head awkwardly. He
"Neil?" Neil heard Hera's voice ringing out from outside the villa. He began to panic. He looked at the men who are assigned near the villa to guard Hera.They all turned to look at the man whom they just tied to a chair in the basement. This man intruded inside the villa and tried to sneak in. When the guards saw him, he tried to run away by shooting one of the guards. Thankfully no one is injured."Looks like Miss Wilson heard the gunfire. We are given strict instructions that she should not find out about what we do. I will go and tell her something to divert her attention from here. One of you call Nova and inform him about what happened. He will tell the boss" with that said, Neil hurried out of the basement.He found Hera near the main entrance and she is walking backward with a terrified look on her face."Miss Wilson" he called her with concern.Hera snapped her head in the direction of Neil with a start. She sighed with relief when she saw Neil."Neil, what happened? Where d
Matteo is coldly looking at the dead man lying in his own blood and feces. He did not regret killing Cerdric and now he is not regretting this either. He tortured this man for hours before he lost his life. Anyone who threatens Hera is going to pay with their lives. No matter who he is. He never thought he can be this possessive over someone else. But Hera came and introduced him to all the complicated emotions which look and feel normal. His obsession with her doesn't have any bounds. She woke up a monster inside him who is ready to tear anyone into pieces if they threaten her. The thought of something happening to her is like a blow to his heart, which is so intense that it is threatening to kill him along with her. He would happily lay down his life for her, if that is what she wants. "Where is Nova?" he asked Neil, who stood beside him holding a hand towel in his hands. Matteo finished washing his hands and took the towel from Neil. "Nova is standing outside Boss" he replied q
When Matteo walked inside the villa, he found Hera sleeping on the couch. The tv is still running, and she is sleeping soundly. He approached her, but he couldn't allow himself to touch her. He just killed a man, and he couldn't taint her innocence. So he retreated his steps. He went inside their room and quickly stripped. He disposed of his bloody clothes in a trash bag and tied them close so that she wouldn't find them. Quickly he took a shower and dressed in his sweat shorts. He went down to the living area, turned the tv off, and carried Hera into their room. When he was about to lay her down on the mattress, she stirred."Matt" she mumbled sleepily.He smiled. She knows who is touching her even though her eyes are closed."Shh. Sleep" he murmured softly.She replied something incoherent, which he didn't catch. She slipped back into sleep again. But he couldn't sleep. The thought of dangers surrounding Hera is making him feel unsettled.'If Alaric planned to intrude inside the vi
The next morning, by the time Hera woke up, Matteo is still sleeping. He is holding her in a death grip. They both are naked. She has her head resting on his chest with one of her arms wrapped around him. One of her legs is draped across his thighs. This position is intimate, and he is hard. As quietly as she could, she tried to untangle herself from him. But the moment she moved his arm from around her, his eyes snapped open. He is alert without any traces of sleep in his eyes. His hold tightened around her and he became stiff."Morning Matt. You sleep for some time. I will go and get ready for school" she whispered.He relaxed when saw her smiling face. He pecked her lips and let her go. He followed her with his gaze until she disappeared inside the bathroom.His mind wandered back to the failed attack the previous night.'I need to keep an eye on Fredrick. This should not be taken lightly ' he thought. In school, Hera and Olivia are in their class, listening to the lecture."Busi
One year later...Matteo and Hera are blessed with a baby boy. Lizzy is happy thinking that her husband Emanuel is reborn. She is pampering the little boy so much. Unlike what Hera thought, Lizzy is taking full care of the little munchkin. Hera is continuing her classes. Lizzy came as a blessing to Hera. Matteo took Hera to the island. She loved the place so much. "Wow, this place is beautiful" she whispered with awe.Matteo is watching her with a soft smile. This is the house they grew up in. He shares a lot of memories with Kyle in here. He saw his mother locking herself inside her room for weeks. That was a dark phase. She stopped doing that when she realized that she is making everyone sad. Matteo used to feel lonely until Kyle came. After that, they became close."Ya, it is" he agreed.This house sits on one of the so many beaches on this island. Marco still lives here, but Lizzy shifted back to the house where she used to live with her husband. But after Matteo's son is born,
Hera is standing in front of the mirror, looking at how gorgeous she is. Her dress has a sweetheart neckline that hugs her frame to her hips before flaring down her hips and touching the floor. The fabric is Organza. The front of the dress has expensive crystals embedded in it, which are shining whenever she is moving. The dress has full sleeves, finishing the outfit with a sheer organza veil. Her hair is pulled up into a bun which is adorned with stones and a white rose on one side. She is holding a white rose bouquet. She is looking like an angel who came down from heaven. She is happy that she is going to marry Matteo today. But there is a small dissatisfaction in her heart. She is going to walk down the aisle alone. The decor is grand, Mia, Olivia, and Chloe along with their daughters are her bridesmaids. They are wearing sky-blue matching fishtail dresses that are hugging their frames. Their little girls look super cute in this dress.Just then Mia, Chloe, and Olivia walked insi
"Congratulations, she is pregnant, " the good doctor who examined Hera told Matteo who is looking at Hera worriedly.Matteo froze with surprise. Out of all the things his mind was making up, this definitely didn't cross his mind. Nova escorted the doctor out, leaving the expecting parents alone. Here is shocked. She is too young to become a mother. She has ambitions and plans for her career. She never expected to marry anyone at such a young age. But she is eager to marry Matteo. She knows that he would always support her in everything she does. But a baby in the picture will complicate everything."Matt? Say something?" she asked him, unable to decide anything about this new unexpected turn in their life.When Matteo heard her voice, he snapped out of his head and looked at her with mixed emotions. He was not expecting to become a father so soon, but still, he is really happy to hear this news. But when he noticed the panic in her eyes, he understood that she was scared. He sat bes
The next morning In the Gonsalves villa, Lizzy is showing Hera some dates for their wedding. "I think this date would be perfect. Within one and a half months, you will finish your exams and you will have your semester break. You can have a good time without worrying about your classes. What do you think?" Lizzy asked Hera.Hera gave her a soft smile. If it is up to Hera, she wants to elope with Matteo and marry him in Vegas as soon as she can. But that will make Lizzy sad. She is very excited about their upcoming wedding. She is planning everything by herself, which Hera doesn't mind at all. As Hera doesn't have a family, she is relieved that Lizzy is helping with everything."I think it will be perfect" Hera replied softly.Lizzy clapped her hands excitedly with happiness. "Now that the date is set, we should think about the venue. I need to search for a good place" Lizzy said while simultaneously searching on her phone for a good place. But Hera already has a place in mind."Lizz
In the Gonsalves basement, the Rossi brothers are being surrounded by Matteo's men who are pointing their loaded guns at them. No one is speaking anything, but their aggressive stance is saying more than what their words are saying. None of them like the Rossi brothers. First Andre and Sergie tried to hurt Hera. So they have half a mind to fire their guns and hurt those brothers for what they did. Sergei is scared. He tried to kill Hera, which is a crime deemed to be a death sentence. Hera is the person whom Matteo loves more than himself. Sergei tried to kill that girl, so he is scared to face Matteo's wrath. He knows Matteo will not leave him without any punishment. He is scared to see what it is and how brutal it is going to be. He is not even sure if he is going to be alive or not. But Andre is not as scared as his brother. He is anxious for sure, but not scared for his life. If Matteo wanted to kill him, then he would have done it the moment he found out about what Sergie is p
"I saw your brother's body outside the Gonsalves villa" Those words are ringing loudly in Sergie's ears. He remembered how much he used to pamper Andre and how his brother used to live like a prince. But now, he came here for a woman and lost his life for the said woman. "Andre, you used to hate hot weather. Tue weather is hot here when compared to Russia. How can they just let your body stay outside their home like that? How can you do that to my brother, Matteo? Is this retribution for what I tried to do to your mate? You are dangling my brother's body in front of me like a carrot. If you think that you can make me weak by doing this, then you are wrong. I will come there, collect my brother's body and start a bloody blood bath. I am coming to Matteo Gonsalves. I am coming to take revenge. I don't care if I live or die. I want to avenge my brother's death" he said out loud with a lot of pain. Sergei is still under the Impression that Andre is dead. He hid guns under his shirt a
After taking Hera back to safety, now Matteo and his men are hunting for Sergie Rossi."Did you find him anywhere?" Neil asked one of his men. "No, none of us found him in or around the campus. He disappeared again" they shared.Neil is irritated. They have been searching for Sergie for hours now, but he is nowhere to be found. "Alright, keep looking for him. I will inform my boss about this" he said while simultaneously pulling his mobile out. In the Gonsalves villa, Hera, and Kyle are talking and laughing with Lizzy and Marco. "Dad, you should have seen his face when I lied to him that I am in love with Hera. He was half a second away from killing me" Kyle joked.Marco and Lizzy chuckled with mirth.As Marco raised Kyle along with Matteo as his own son, Kyle and Matteo call him as a dad. He raised them with love and affection. He treated them both equally. Never let them feel the loss of their own father.Kyle loves Matteo, just like how he would love his own brother. He is prot
In the safe house where Andre was kept,"What? Sergei is trying to kill Hera? For what? We saved his brother and in turn, he is trying to kill one of our own. This is unacceptable. I will bring Andre Rossi to the warehouse. Let's meet there" Nova said into the phone before disconnecting the call.Nova is shocked to hear the news from Neil. 'What the hell is wrong with this Sergie? Was Andre a trap to divide our attention from Sergie to his brother? Is Sergie the real threat?' he wondered."Andre" he called the younger Rossi louder than necessary and with a hint of anger.Andre, who was pacing in his room ran outside when he heard Nova's voice. Nova promised Andre that he would find out about his brother. So when Nova called him, he thought it was to tell him about his brother. His guess is not wrong. But he was not expecting Nova's anger."Nova? You found out about my brother?" Andre asked expectantly.Nova pulled out his gun and pointed it at Andre."You worthless ass*ole, are you t
"Hello Hera, let me properly introduce myself. This time, my true self. I am Kyle, Kyle Carter. Younger brother of Reed Carter. A friend of your beloved fiancee, Matteo Gonsalves" he said and extending his hand for a hand shake. Hera looked at his extended hand with shock. She knows who Reed Carter is. He is the most feared Mafia boss of NY. She heard about him from Matteo. Her fiance likes Reed Carter and his wife Mia Carter. She heard that Reed Carter is an orphan."I don't believe you. Reed Carter doesn't have any siblings. He is a single child. Who are you? Why are trying to fool us? Are you with Sergie?" Hera demanded firmly.Kyle pulled his hand back with a smirk."You are not as dumb as i thought you are. I don't have to lie to you Hera. I am a Carter by birth. Your finance knows that too. He also knows that i don't love you like i claimed. I came here to spy on you. That's the only reason why he left me alive even though I was running after you saying that i love you" he expl