Giselle's POV :
After the meeting was over, Mr. Moon walked up to me and asked me, "So did it work?"
"Did what work?"
"Was I successful in wooing you?"
I scoffed and said, "I'm sorry, but the only one who could woo me was Joey." Tears were welling up in my eyes remembering Joey.
"Shit! I didn't mean to make you cry. You must've loved him dearly. What was his last name?"
"Marcello. Joey Marcello." I sniffed.
"How did he look?"
"He looked like a dream come true. His dark and big eyes would immediately make you fall in love with him. The way his golden fur would fly when he ran... "
"Don't tell me you're talking about-"
"My golden retriever. He was my life. That's why I'm afraid of getting another dog."
He scoffed and burst out in laughter. After he was done he said,
Giselle's POV :We walked hand in hand to our work place.All eyes were on us. Everyone was shocked. They were baffled that their boss, TITO ARMANIO held a woman's hand.When we went to our floor, he held my face in his hands and said, "I don't want you to get disturbed because of me. I won't bother you till you're done with your work.""What brought this sudden change in you? All this affection and your cold demeanor just vanished.""I'll tell you everything over dinner tonight.""Is that a way of asking me out Mr. Armanio?""I don't ask people out Ms. Marcello. They say 'yes' to me without me even asking."With that being said, he went to his cabin. I went to mine and started doing some work.When the clock struck 8, there was a knock on my door."I think it's about time we had
Giselle's POV :Three months later :Me and Tito have been dating for about 3 months now and I really like him. He's been such a gentleman and I can tell he cares about me.I care for him a lot that it honestly surprises me. I'm not in the love stage yet. But, I'm nearing to it.During our conference meetings, he tells the men to go out of the room if they start flirting with me.I knocked on his door and walked in without waiting for his reply.He had a grim expression on his face. He's been like this for the past week. I've been trying to get it out of him, but I failed to do so. I even asked him if he wanted to leave me, but that wasn't the case either. It pained me to say that, but I just want him to be happy."What's wrong honey? Is something bothering you?""Meet me on the rooftop a
Giselle's POV :I snatched the letter as soon as he signed it."Goodbye Mr.Armanio. I wish you good luck in your life."I didn't let him respond as I went out of the room.I went to the receptionist and collected all my files.I went to my cabin and cleaned out everything.Before I left the office, I went to his room and said, "I left all the files prepared for your next assistant.""Giselle.... I l-"I cut his sentence again, "You appreciate it, I know."He sighed and said, "I do. Will you tell me where you'll go?""That's for me to know and none of your business. Goodbye."As soon as I shut his door, I heard him scream in frustration. A smirk danced on my lips.I bid my farewell to all my colleagues. I didn't really have any work friends, becaus
Giselle's POV:I looked at him quizzically.He raised his as up in surrender and said, "Don't look at me like that. I'm taken."He showed me the ring on his finger.I blushed in embarrassment and said, "I'm so sorry. What's your wife's name?""Carina Rasti. I love her a lot."I chuckled and said, "I can tell.""Anyway, the job is yours.""Thank you so much!""Your work starts from tomorrow. Everyday 8 o'clock sharp. No tardies.""No problem Mr.Rasti."I took my file and left.Celia asked me, "Well...""I got the job."She seemed to be more happier than me. She hugged me over her cubicle and said, "We'll be the best of friends, I can tell."I went back to my apartment after grabbing some dinner and
Giselle's POV:One year later:I became cold and detached throughout the year. I became a master in judo and I'm still on the search for men to join my mafia.Actually, I already got all the men I needed and I was training them by myself. They were all so bloody loyal to me and of course, I was their mama bear. I just needed a right hand man.It took a hell lot of work to find these men. I collected them from around Europe. It was only possible since I quit my job.I was establishing my own company, Inkheart Corp.I was travelling around Europe to find myself business partners and I was lucky that I found my men too. I killed two birds with one stone. My company is doing good so far with a good number of employees. It's quite small, though.For now, it's in Italy, but I will expand my company.
Giselle's POV:Still kneeling down, he said, "They are the real lucky ones to have such a caring leader like you. You act just like their mother. If they're ashamed of having you as their leader, then they're not real men. I've never seen a mafia leader like you.""Okay. Okay. Enough with the cheese, get back in the car. I'm about to puke."After that, Kaun dropped us back to my house.After we entered, I locked the door and showered. After I showered, Venettio showered as well. We both sat on the couch and I said, "Okay, now spill.""Spill what?""You know what I'm talking about."He laughed and said, "Looks like I underestimated you. Kaun blew it, didn't he?"I crossed my arms and waited for him to speak. He huffed and slumped in the sofa."There's a lot to say and there's a lot that you wouldn'
Giselle's POV :Being a mafia leader is not easy at all. Especially since I'm a woman.... the society doesn't accept easily.The new recruits are a bother to me. People challenge me at least once a week.Kicking them out is an easy task, but getting new recruits was so dang difficult.Of course, since I quit my job, I had a lot of free time. I was fending myself from the previous money that I earned.I have men working for me because of my motive, but that doesn't mean they don't challenge me.I'm viewed as a weak leader. I know it's stupid to build a mafia just because of judo and of course, I'm not stupid.I had lots of time after I quit my job. I was living off my previously earned money.After about half a year later, I started my company. I managed my time between my company and martial arts training.
Giselle's POV :The next day Venettio started his work and I started mine.I called him and said, "Celia will show you the strings of the company.""Giselle, I know the strings of the company.""How?""Do you know Inspiration Inc.?""Yes. It's gone bankrupt. It was an amazing company. Why?""That's my company.""You're joking.""I'm not joking. It's my company I established with my own hands. I'm trying to save it from its bankrupt condition."I was truly shocked. "How did it go bankrupt?"He heaved a sigh, "My father did it.""How?""It's ironical how he made the police believe that my company was illegal. I need to put his mafia down to bring my company back up. The men in his mafia are demons. They are inhumane."
Giselle's POV :"Do you take Giselle as your lawful wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish until death do you part?""I do. I take this ring as a sign of my love and faithfulness in the name of the father, the son and the holy spirit." Venettio said.I also repeated the same vows.I was wearing a white mermaid dress with lace sleeves and a shiny belt. I even had a tiara with a really long veil. My hair was done into a chignon and I had diamond earrings. When Venettio saw me, I swear his eyes got glassy.I myself was teary, but I didn't cry for the sake of my makeup.Venettio looked delicious. He was wearing a white suit, with his hair gelled back. His sharp jaw, piercing grey eyes, high cheekbones and luscious pink lips made
Giselle's POV :"He's totally whipped." I heard someone say."Come on. Let's get you washed up. I spoiled your dress."He flung me across his shoulder and carried me upstairs.I hit his back. "I can walk you know.""It's been too long sweetheart."He dropped me in the bathroom and I closed the door and took a shower.When I finished, I wrapped a towel and came out of the bathroom.As soon as I reached the bed, I was tackled."What are you doing? Get off me!"His face was centimeters from mine."No. Hear me out. I honestly love you. I told you why I left you. It's okay if you don't want to give me a chance because I don't deserve it. But, I'm selfish Giselle. I can't bear the thought of you with someone else, nor can I imagine you with anyone else.
Giselle's POV :We quietly slipped into their warehouse. There were so many members.But, when they realize that it was us, it was chaos everywhere. There was blood, bullets, and weapons everywhere.I took down whoever I could. It was all blood and gore. I got stabbed and shot. But, the men of Devil's wrath were very strong.One could say they were a little more skilled than the other mafia. Everybody was fighting and I even spotted Tito. But, he didn't recognize me.Hell's men were going down in number. It was clear that we had the upper hand. But, even our men weren't in a good condition.I saw Venettio fighting with a man. I was approaching them, and from the corner of my eyes, I saw someone aiming his gun at Venettio.It didn't take me a heartbeat to run over to him and act as his shield. I was ready to embrace the bullet, but
Giselle's POV:He was infuriating. How dare he think of me in such a way?Anyways he doesn't have to know that the 'he's that I love is Tolo.Finally, he drove to my apartment.I was about to open the door, but he locked it."What do you want?"He put his head on his steering wheel and said, "Please tell me you were lying...about loving someone else.""I do. It's irrelevant to you.it was who you broke my heart, not the other way around.""Giselle, I thought I could move on with my life. But the thought of what I did to you, kills me everyday. The thought of you being with someone else kills me. You know why I left you?""Why?" I whispered. "You could be lying to me." I told him."I swear on my mother's grave that from here on, I'll be telling you the truth.""I do
Giselle's POV :I was in a crisis! I needed a date for the event. I was ready. I had a navy blue, floor length silky dress on and my hair was in an updo.I didn't even read that I needed a date. "Who should I call?" I asked Tolo.He barked and I said, "Awesome. I hope he comes though."I called Silvio and he picked up, "Silvio, are you free?""Yes, why?""Thank God! Will you be my date tonight? I need to go to a charity event and I need a date asap. I didn't read it before, but now I read it again and realized that I needed a partner.""Calm down Bella. I'll come. Give me 15 minutes to get ready.""Thank you so much! You're a life saver. I owe you one."We said our goodbyes and I texted him my address."Baby, he said that he'll come." Tolo licked my hand and drifted off to sleep.
Giselle's POV :I went to my car in dissapointment.I drove all the way to my apartment without stopping for even a minute.I reached my apartment and breathed in the familiar homey scent.Home sweet home. I locked the door and immediately went to the bathroom. I took off my wig and showered.I looked in the mirror and sighed. Finally, I didn't have to disguise myself anymore.I immediately went to my office and I was greeted by my employees.I thanked Celia and got to work. I was checking files all day long. Finally at night, I checked and signed a good amount of files.By the time I reached my apartment, it was 9 pm. I fell back on the bed and immediately called Chelsea.I told her each and every thing that had happened. I burst out in tears when I told her about the close proximity to Joana.
Giselle's POV :I don't remember when we had reached the house.But, my mind registered Venettio placing me on the bed.I was perspiring profusely. Ugh! Raw vodka is a bad, bad idea.I didn't want him away from me. The alcohol wasn't messing with my brain."Don't go." I caught his wrist.He came closer to me and said in the softest voice, "You're drunk sweetheart."Now I was burning with fury. I hate Joana."I hate Joana!" I voiced out loud.He looked at my shoulders and back at me with amused eyes.He picked me up and cradled my head to his chest."Who are you?" He asked me."Joana.""So you hate yourself?""Yes. I hate Joana with every inch of my skin.""In that case, I hate Joana too. Rather, I
Giselle's POV :I used my superwoman skills to reach his study. I made sure there were no cameras and went into his study, which was surprisingly open.I quickly went in and started looking through his files without making it too messy.I didn't have time to read them. I just needed to take pictures of them.At last, I finally found a file which would help me. It had a several papers. Each paper consisted a profile of the people they killed. Disgusting.It was surprising that all these profiles were men.I quickly took pictures as fast as I could and placed the file back where I found it.I was about to head out, but then I heard voices. I panicked. I quickly took shelter under the desk.I had to cover my mouth to stop the sound of my labored breathing.The handle of the room twisted and I heard f
Giselle's POV :He led me to a big spacious room which looked like a man's room."This is your room.""It looks like someone else is staying here too.""Yes. I am." He replied.I slapped him. "What do you take me for."He put his hand on his jaw and said, "I deserved that, didn't I?""You deserve much worse.""I'm sorry.""Save it."I can't believe him. My heart was breaking piece by piece after seeing his behavior. If there really was another woman instead of me, she would've already been making moves on him.He pointed to the opposite room and said, "That's your room. I'll get clothes for you by tomorrow.""You can't keep me as a prisoner here!""I'll let you go after some days. When I'm sure it's safe to let you go. I run a maf