All Chapters of My Lover's Choice. A fight for love and redemption. : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

TAYLOR MACKENZIEThe days of my life had turned into a cold nightmare, I could still remember the crash, the ruin, everything. The day I lost my father to a terrible accident. My name is Taylor Mackenzie, the daughter to the richest man in Italy, and the strongest mafia leader, Abraham Mackenzie. My grandfather was a wealthy man and controlled a great empire. My father took after him and also developed an empire so great. I grew out of wealth and had a beautiful family. However, everything started breaking apart when a woman showed up with a young boy just my age then. She claimed she had an affair with my father and the boy was the result of it. Father didn't deny it so he wanted to pay them off but she refused to leave, she refused to be paid off and wanted a place in our lives. Mom had a weak heart and suffered a heart attack. Immediately Mom died, dad brought the lady and her son in after a DNA test was carried out, I could remember Jason then, he used to be quiet, innocent but

TAYLOR MACKENZIE"Oh no," I whispered. Emy dropped the tray of steaming food she held on the table and walked back to the kitchen, totally ignoring me. Tears filled my eyes, this was bad. I hurriedly knelt down, parking the glass particles when I got cut. "Oh my God!" I heard the girl exclaim and stand to her feet, her eyes were wide with concern as she immediately reached out to me, her voice soft and kind. "Are you alright?" she asked gently, her hand grasping my trembling fingers."I..I.." I stammered and looked at Mr. Donovan who's stern expression remained unmoved as he regarded me with cold detachment. "Careless," he muttered under his breath, his disapproval palpable. "As always.""I'm sorry, I... I'm sorry," I begged, wondering what he'd do to me next. The girl helped me up, a soft smile playing on her lips. "It was an accident, we all saw it. I'm Olivia by the way. That's my brother, Diego," she introduced but since I was aware the Diego of a guy had been staring at me sin

TAYLOR MACKENZIEI increased my pace to my room, I didn't just share a kiss with Diego, what was I thinking? It definitely wasn't a deliberate act, it was an accident. I slammed the door to my room shut, sat on the ground and hugged my legs. What did I just do? I hope he understood it was a mistake, I just wanted to thank him for saving my life, the falling into the pool to see his reaction just came up and wasn't part of my plan. I was going to swim out when I saw him dive in, he came to get me, seems like the Salvatore children were going to be my liberation, I just needed to be on their good side all the time. I already got Olivia and soon I'll get Diego. The next morning, I woke up to myself sleeping on the ground. I must have forgotten myself while thinking and slept on the ground. I stood up and headed to the bathroom. When I was out, I was informed by Emy that Donovan has gone out for an emergency meetup, I was grateful he was gone, the man gave me the scare of my life."Tak

TAYLOR MACKENZIEDiego guided me gently to my room, his steps slow and deliberate. Once inside, he helped me sit on the edge of the bed. “Are you okay?” he asked.I nodded, but tears began to well up in my eyes."I'm fine, I mean... How can I not be? This is my life, it is literally, so I have to be fine.""Taylor-""I'm fine, Diego. I'm-" I broke down, sobbing uncontrollably. Diego on the other hand just stood by, his hands clenched into fists at his sides as he watched me with a stoic expression. Why was he just there, staring at me like I was the first person he's seen crying. I sniffed, continuously stealing glances at him severally, he looked like he was waiting for me to be done before he can say whatever he wanted to say."What are you doing?" I asked between tears."What am I doing?" He asked. I lowered my gaze. "Do you have to be so heartless?" I asked."Elaborate." I sniffed again, glancing up at him through my tears. “Why are you just staring at me?” I asked, my voice b

TAYLOR MACKENZIEI watched feeling grateful as Diego walked away. He knew about me, knew I was weak and couldn't defend myself, maybe that was why he stood up for me when Jason showed up. I concluded he took me to be weak. However, I wasn't weak on purpose. The frustration I passed through with Jason and his mother was enough to shut me up and take my confidence away. I felt vulnerable right now. Although he said nothing changed, I was uncertain whether Diego would now see me differently, perhaps as someone unworthy of his respect or affection. Nevertheless, I owe him my life and will remain on his good side. I walked towards Emy who was seated alone, the party was ending and the caterers were packing up. "I'm making nothing for dinner, Taylor. Have something to eat from the caterers."I smiled. We both started tidying up as the guests started leaving, plating dishes and cleaning up spills, the clatter of utensils creating a background noise.When the house was quiet, signaling the