Herravie's Point of ViewMORNINGStanding in the open space balcony of my room, I saw Nicolai having a conversation to our lady helpers. He was having a coffee which I assume because of the white cup he's holding. They were laughing and by the look on their faces, they seem enjoying each other's company. But despite his approachable smile and the casual conversation I had with him, I must remind myself that he is a Licciardi. That clan master the art of lying and pretending. They have a lot of identities. They intend to live like a normal people who pretend that they excel on one career that made them known in the public. They expose their lives in public but despite those eyes that monitor their every moves and the lights that follows them. In the corner, in the shadow of their smile hidden a dangerous identity. Their real identity. I can't trust him, I shouldn't trust him.I press my lips together and I walk back inside my room. I woke up early because I couldn't sleep the whole ni

"What's your name?" I ask the lady helper with a smile on my face.I am known for being uninhibited and straightforward to everyone except to my family and the people I am close with. I don't intentionally do it but they were easily get intimidated. Just like this woman in front of me right now.The smile on her face a while ago disappear on the thin air which I don't know why. I just told her that I just need to ask a few questions but looking at her right now makes me feel like I am putting a lot of pressure on her when in fact, I didn't."Are you nervous?" I query when she didn't utter a word. She's holding the hem of her clothes which made me feel like I'm a bad guy. She look so scared for Pete's sake! Oh come on, I'm not gonna smack her head or punch her face. I just wanted to talk to her. I wanted to know if she saw me use the secret door. "S-Sorry Miss Selena" she stuttered.Her eyes remain on the floor that made me sigh in disbelief. I shake my head and cross my legs. "You

"See you tomorrow, wife. Make sure to greet me nicely" he playfully mutter under his breath."See you tomorrow..." I whisper and end the call.I flash a small casual smile when I saw Nicolai heading straight to me. I wave his phone in the air earning a formal yet friendly smile from him. I cross my arms over my chest and roam my eyes around. The heat of the sun is starting to burn my skin and the cold morning breeze was replace with warmth wind. I think it's time for me to go back inside. It would be better if I spent the rest of the day resting because tomorrow is surely a big day not just for Sain Czar but also for me. Laurent's death was a big deal because she is Alcatraz, she is not just someone who came from the unknown mobster. Her family is a known assassins. They were the protector of Ildefonso family. Her role in the organization is huge. I should expect a lot of people. People from Ilde Famiglia."Are you done?" I flinch when I heard Nicolai's voice that drags me back to m

His voice lingers on my ears. He sound serious. Dead serious. I press my lips together and blink at him in disbelief. How did he came up in that kind of conclusion? Am I really look fragile that made him think that I'm scared after everything that happen this week and he was not with me. I mentally laugh. I shake my head and look away biting my lower lip. "You're over thinking" I shifted my gaze at his handsome face that I must admit, I miss. "It was just a nightmare. It's not your fault, don't make it a big deal" I smile.But his brows furrowed and caress my face. "How could I not make it a big deal when I saw how you cry because of it?" He insist.Oh come on. I really can't believe it, the famous ruthless, merciless, and dangerous Sain Czar Ildefonso has a childish side like this. If everyone is aware with it, I don't think they still get intimidated to this man.I shake my head. "Enough. Just answer me, what are you doing here? How did you manage to enter my room? And what time i

We have a lot of things to do this day, although Sain is not telling me anything, on the back of my head I already knew the possibilities that might happen. So instead of having an early arguments with him, I just did what he's asking from me. Besides, his request is part of our deal. Without saying a word, I held his shoulders for support and tiptoe to reach his lips. It was just a peck on the lips. It was just a quick contact between his lips and mine, but ironically, I felt a sudden shiver that instantly crawl to every fiber of my nerves. My heart reacted and it start pounding fast inside my chest as if it wanted to burst out. I don't know what is that for, this is not my first time giving him a kiss but this reaction is strange. The response of my body is freaking strange. I immediately let go of him and step back, giving enough distance between us. His presence is like a strange assault to my system, that is something that never change. Since the first time, I already felt that,