Nobela ni Onome D

LORENZO“Settle in,” I released the most dreaded words from my lips, my eyes narrowly fixed on Lola, whom I had just introduced into another inner room in my underworld.She smiled, her eyes dimly lit and sparkling with excitement. She took a few steps into the room, examined it and glared at me. “Pretty cool.”I nodded at her words, my thoughts suddenly drifting back to Rosina and what she might be feeling. My heart trembled erratically at the thought, and my whole body went numb.Gosh.“I’ll leave you to settle in. Come down for dinner when you’re ready.”She sighed and walked to me after I finished my sentence. I watched her slowly drop her luggage, taking seductive steps towards me before grabbing my waist. With our eyes matching, she said, “You aren’t staying to see me unpack?”Her hands moved to my neck, clapping them slowly around it, moving from my waist. “I thought we’d stay together.”I shifted from her and took her hands off me. “You didn’t ask about that.”She nodded. “Of

~ROSINA~"I wished I could hold you tight every day, without any further complications and adjournment." These words ring in my ear.I slowly fought my eyes open.It was all a dream?I could have sworn he was here.I felt it—his alluring presence, his dark eyes that were piercing through mine, his hard hands that were ruffling my hair.His gaze that never left mine and his lips that were devouring mine.Was all that a dream?I felt it all. Why does it all seem just like a dream?Damn it, I am slowly losing my mind, I guess.I now see him even in my dreams too?Since when did I become this vulnerable? And I can now see him in my dreams?Was I beginning to lust over him?Are these feelings normal?I am beginning to doubt what I felt for him.How can I be seeing him everywhere?A call from my phone jolted me back to reality. As I picked the phone from the side of the bed—Strange number?Who could that be?I hesitated for a few minutes before pressing the answer button, and Alex's lively

~ROSINA~"So, you guys finally decided to get married?" Lola asked, sipping a drink from her glass.Her eyes were scanning mine, with a sense of hate and a hint of disappointment etched on her face."Isn't that what dating is all about?" Irritation coursed through her at my question, as she narrowed her gaze.She gulped down the drink and dropped the glass, just to smirk, roll her eyes, and stare at me."Oh," she pouted her lips narrowly. "That's what arranged marriage is all about?" Her question came sarcastically as she stared at me.Meeting her here tonight was the biggest fate of my life.How did I not know she'd be here?She's been my rival since I was little. We literally grew up hating each other and fighting over a man.Practically.According to her, he loved her, and I was the sour grape in their relationship.Alex, myself, and her used to be very close, until he asked me out, and she became hurt."You're still the same old Lola," I pointed out sarcastically.I mean, it's bee

~ROSINA~"Grow up, Rosy. What you feel is different from what he feels, his world demands that!" I sighed, plopping onto the bed with every one of Diana’s words stuck in my head.How can I forget the look of displeasure that was sadly worn on her face when she made that last statement?I knew I was playing a dangerous game the moment I got stuck with a bloodsucker.But when my feelings are involved, will I be able to fight it all and figure it out, especially when what I want and desire is suddenly different?A love between an ordinary girl and a Mafia don. What was I expecting?That things would suddenly work out fine and Renzo would what?Love me?Cherish me?Scoff.What a perfect joke for a time like this.I continued to toss on the bed, my eyes glued to the ceiling and the fan rotating simultaneously while different questions lingered in my head.My heart thudded!Every beat was a yielding of desires that I couldn't deny, even if I tried to. I could never deny the fact that I lov

~ROSINA~“Damn it—I slept off.”That was the first set of words I emitted from my lips the minute I pushed my eyes open, only to be welcomed by the sun rays emitting from the window.A yawn escaped my lips. I sat on the bed as realization hit me.I was still in the clothes that were sent in by Carpo.We were supposed to go out for dinner. He didn’t show up.He stood me up, and not even a text came from him.I waited all day for him, even had to text him, yet there was no response.He promised to take me out. What suddenly happened that he changed his mind without letting me know?Several messages were sent to him by me, and yet he responded to none.I kept wondering what happened.I was more devastatingly worried about what might have happened to him.This is so unlike him.Renzo would never stand me up unless it was an emergency. When I called and he didn’t pick up, I panicked.I looked around the room, and there was no sign of him.“He didn’t come in last night?” I unknowingly asked

~LORENZO~My world has suddenly crashed down in a matter of seconds, with every one of the Mafia don's eyes devouring mine in pure anger.Their demand was clear, simple, calculated, and expected.That's what they thought, since I did the same thing to every one of their women.Realizing I have been living in darkness suddenly forced my heart to tremble, not in fear but with guilt and anger.It suddenly dawned on me that over the years I’ve been caught up in this world, I did things their way—slept with every one of their wives.And now, it’s my turn to reciprocate the energy.But how can I? Rosina isn’t just some ordinary wild girl.She’s innocent, pure, and brave.Each time my eyes met hers, my heart always melted and trembled.Her gaze always sent sparks within me, causing shivers to run down my spine.The moment I had an encounter with her that night, I knew things were going to be different.I knew I was in for a round of trouble, but I didn’t expect it to come this early.I wasn’

ARIELLA"So, Reid. Why are you here to see me?""A date.""A date?" I asked in surprise.I wasn’t expecting it.I didn’t think he’d ask me out on a date."Yes, let’s go on a date. Friendship date, you need to ease your pain a little, that would help you heal faster."I forced a fake smile on my face as I glared at him.Of course, I wanted to go out, but did it have to be him?I desperately wanted Jaden to take me out, beg for my forgiveness. Why did it have to be Reid instead?Shouldn’t Jaden have been here?He had left me hanging and it had been twenty-four hours, yet there were no traces of him around.He was my mate. Despite all he had done, I still wanted him.I desperately craved him, I desired him, and the thought of him always caused my heart to flood with emotions.I glared awkwardly at Reid. With every part of me becoming nervous, I said, "I’d love to."Reid smiled, sighing as he released some air. "Thank the moon goddess, you agreed."I rolled my eyes and he smirked. "Old ha

~JADEN~My fists tightened against the table, my heart beating so fast, drenched in agony, resentment, and pain. I couldn't help but wonder what was going on.Aliya’s son had been attacked.He was unconscious, under this roof, and no one knew.The security was tight, yet everyone had their way.First, it was Ariella. Now him?I couldn't help but feel devastated and anxious.I didn't know what was happening, but I needed no soothsayer to tell me this was being pulled to trigger me."I'll check in on him. You go take a bath," I muttered, glaring at Aliya, who'd been sitting by her son's side for the past few hours, her eyes pale."You've done enough already. I'd be here." She now looked so pale, her voice barely above a whisper.I shook my head, walked closer to her, and slowly rested my hand on her shoulder before saying, "I'll do the work."She sighed, hurtfully. "I'll take care of him, Jaden. Go sort out your case with Ariella. You left her in the middle of an important discussion."

ARIELLAI couldn't believe what had just happened.I held my chest tightly, still letting the tears stream down my eyes with a heavy knack that hit so hard on my chest.I couldn't believe he left, once again.Jaden left."He left the moment Aliya walked in."I couldn't help but mutter, with my voice shaking."He'd definitely choose her over me, despite all she's done," I added, my heart thudding loudly in my chest. The dimly lit room, mixed with the cold serenity, caused shivers to rush down my spine."He wouldn't hesitate to die for her." Tears brimmed as I mumbled hurtfully."Why do I have to be the second girl in his life?" Heat coursed through me immediately, even though the environment was cold.I still couldn't believe he ran after her.I am his wife, his mate, goddess-designed destined mate, yet he never treated me as one.I can't believe he abandoned me once again.When he finally had the chance to treat me as his mate, he dashed out the minute she walked in.He even held her

~ARIELLA~"Ma'am," Bella called. She paused in her words to glare at me.Her eyes were still glued to mine, but they were filled with fright.Her vulnerability, her fragile look, caused me to look away before asking, "Yes? Bella!""The... the..." she stammered. The words refused to leave her lips as they curled up with fright."Say it."I pressured. I presumed she had something to say, but she only glared at me. She took a deep, feeble breath, her eyes scanning mine.She seemed to be checking what had happened to me.Maybe I changed a lot the moment they took away what mattered to me.I decided to start all over from scratch, without letting anyone have access to me.Not again."Ariella, we need to talk." Jaden bashed into the room.His gaze rested upon me, meeting with my cold demeanour.I didn’t flinch. I only glared steadily at him with disdain, one that was amplified enough to make him walk off.Instead, he moved closer to me. Still glaring at me, he said, "It's important, Ariel.

~JADEN~"What's happening?""She's becoming violent each day! I've never seen this part of her.""I know, but—""What?""I think it's because she's hurt.""I know, still... she almost hurt you.""You think I don't—""Deserved it?" I sighed frustratedly, my eyes scanned Aliya who kept glaring at me.She remained mute for a few seconds before she ruffled her hair in frustration and said, "You don't—""Whatever happened was the goddess' design, so you don't—"I smirked. "You think I don't?"She nodded, glaring hard at me with unreadable emotions. "No, you don't," she added, her voice firm and thick with emotions. "You don't deserve to be treated the way she did. She's your wife, not your mother. Neither is she your father.""And you?" I muttered, glaring angrily at her.She.To think she's the woman who has hurt me a lot.I gritted my teeth the moment our eyes collided. Looking away, I muttered hurtfully, "You are not someone important to give me an opinion.""I—" she stuttered.I gently

~ARIELLA~I stared hurtfully at Jaden after my last words.With each glare, I was filled with hurt, pain, and anger.The weight of his betrayal was so strong that a part of me wanted to pounce on him, break him, and make him feel all the pain I was feeling right now.Words failed me.I was only grieving in pain, and to think she actually came here?After everything? She even mocked me, and now she pretends to be a saint.After another deadly glare at Jaden, I pushed Aliya out of the way, ready to walk off, until his voice came in, clear and loud."How are you, Ariella?"Paused. Scoffed. Smirked.I just ignored him and tried to walk off. His hands grabbed mine immediately, and I felt a deep spark—one that caused my heart to be heavy with pain and desire.He glared simultaneously at me, his face reading some unclear emotions. His eyes were filled with guilt, hurt, and pain.It only irked me and made me want to succumb to him."Let’s go," I half yelled thunderously."Please," his voice c