DOMINIC POV My heart drops in my chest at the news but I gulp, thinking it over, we can always have more children when we are ready. Despite the news breaking me, I face the doctor, “What about her? I want to see her now” I say my voice bold and filled with determination. I will do anything for her at this point, even if it costs me the world, everyone else can go and find a different planet to live on as long as I can keep her happy. “She is out of surgery but we can’t tell from her current condition right now,” he pauses looking through the files in his hands. “She will be transferred to the ICU soon but she can’t have visitors for now due to hospital policy,” he says with a sad frown. “Hospital policy? Do you know who I am?” I raise a brow at him, my tone coming out as a threat. He bites his lips stepping back as I step forward threateningly “I am sorry Mr DeLuca, it is hospital policy, she will remain in the ICU for a few days and after that, when we transfer her, you can
DOMINIC POV “Thank you, I will reach out to you later” I nod at the phone, my eyes moving back to Isabella’s form on the bed, the beeping of the monitors filling my ears. “I promise you Bella, I will find who did this to you, and I will punish that person severely,” I say my voice filled with anger. I swallow the lump in my throat, my heart thumping in my chest, as much as I am filled with anger, I am also filled with fear, “who would do such a thing? Who could have the access to do this?” I sigh thinking it through, there is no way this had happened in my home or the DeLuca Mansion, leaving only one place. Dave’s apartment complex, she had parked her car there for a few minutes and anything would have happened around that time. “But how did this person know where she was heading to? Was she being followed?” I frown at my thought wave, my mind jumbled up with different ideas. “Who would hate us this much to go this far?” I whisper to myself, “I took the threats seriousl
DOMINIC POV The walk to the hallway makes my heart thump as I have no idea what I would say to her. I shut my eyes taking everything in before I walk forward. “When you’re ready you can enter,” the Doctor tells me as we reach the transparent window. My eyes meet with Isabella's weak form on the bed, the pipe in her mouth removed as she looks around the room confused. My fingers slip across my shirt, nervously gulping the lump in my throat, “I can do this, I have to do this” I whisper to myself reassuringly. My fingers grip the door open pushing it open She gasps, her eyes turning to the door with her eyes wide, “Dom” she whispers, her voice frail and weak. “I am right here, you’re fine” I whisper moving closer to her as the monitor's beep, the sound echoing around the room. “Where am I? What happened?” She tries to speak hurriedly, followed by a strong cough. My eyes move across the room, spotting the jug of water, quickly getting water, I carefully feed her a bit,
ISABELLA POV “I don’t understand” the words pour out of my lips in confusion, my eyes move to Dominic guilty ones and back to the nurse with a deep frown on my face. “What do you mean loss of my baby?” I turn to Dominic a sad smile on my lips, I think it’s time I confess to him. “During the surgery, you-“ The nurse pauses, her eyes moving between me and Dominic. “Can we be alone please?” Dominic turns to her, his eyes narrowed at her form. “Yes sir” she squeaks hurriedly leaving the room with a guilty expression on her face. “Bella” Dominic turns his eyes to me, filled with guilt and regret. “No Dominic, I have to speak to you first, I have to confess something delicate” I gulp my eyes nervously meeting with his. “I am so sorry I lied to you, I am sure by now you have discovered the painful truth” I sigh bowing my head down in shame. “I am not pregnant Dominic, I lied-“ I pause my eyes rising to meet his. “I lied about being pregnant because I was covering up for R
ISABELLA POV “Doctor” Dominic turns to the door, slowly calming me down as he walks in “Do you want me to come back later?” He asks sadly, his eyes a reflection of his expression Dominic turns his eyes to me with questions. I nod wiping away the tears on my cheek, but the thought of the baby fills my mind again, the fact I had no idea the entire time, my mind flashes with the nausea I had developed and I only thought I was sick, the cravings, the fact I could not stand the smell of eggs. I ignored all the signs, I ignored everything, and didn't put my baby first, my eyes moves to Dominic, he must be so sad, an heir lost just like a pencil disappearing into thin air. I gulp turning to the Doctor who sends me a smile. “How are you doing now Mrs DeLuca?” He raises a brow at me moving closer to examine me, “Any pain? Complaints? Your husband made sure you had the best care” he sends me a smile trying to ease the tension In the room. “I mean he even had to buy out the enti
ISABELLA POV I am wheeled back into the house by Dominic, my family, and his right behind me as they escort us. “Oh, mam!!” Thelma moves towards me swiftly a tray in hand, “Thank God you are okay, I would have not been able to forgive myself” she cries pulling me into a hug. The staff behind her all look on with shock in their eyes with my presence in a wheelchair. We stayed at the hospital for a few more days before I was finally discharged today. “It’s fine Thelma, none of this was your fault, it was my whole stubborn self” I send her a wide smile looking up at her face as she discreetly wipes away her tears. “Thelma, get our bedroom ready for Bella please, and some lunch also” Dominic instructs her fussing over me as he rolls me into the living room. “Are you comfortable? Do you want to lay down?” My mom comes to my side sweetly tucking my hair behind my ear “I am fine, I promise” I send them a soft smile. She sighs heavily her eyes moving around the room, “I ha
ISABELLA POV “Yes she is going to marry him, what do you want to do? Make her a single mom when she has a man already?” I raise a brow at him my voice defiant as Rachel stands up in shock looking between the both of us “He denied the pregnancy the first time, what makes you think he won’t marry her now and abandon her later when the baby is out?” Dominic’s voice rises, a deep frown taking over his features “I have a perfect solution to this, I will arrange a marriage for Rachel and that’s final” he states walking towards us “No no, I don’t want to marry some random man!” Rachel cries next to me “No she will not be marrying some random rich boy you pick Dominic, that’s not how it works, you can’t control everyone’s lives around you like this” I frown turning my head to him slightly “Yes I can, this is why I am the head of this family and you have no say in this Bella, and neither do you Rachel” he turns to her eyes narrowed, not minding her tears. “The boy was only runni
ISABELLA POV “Oh my gosh, I am so sorry” I quickly use my fingers to close my eyes while he laughs wholeheartedly at me. “Why are you covering your eyes? It’s not like it’s not something you have not seen before?” He grabs the towel tying it around his waist again I breathe out a sigh of relief removing my fingers from my eyes, “I have no reply for you Dominic” I turn my eyes away from him, a shy smile on my lips and a red blush creeping up my cheeks. We hear a heavy knock on the door prompting us to turn around. “Mam, sir, Miss Rachel and a Mr Dave are here to see you?” Thelma’s voice calls from the other side of the bedroom. I turn to Dominic, and he sends me a nod, “We will be down in a few minutes alright” I yell back at the shut doors. “I will quickly freshen up and call in the guards to help you back downstairs” he heaved a sigh turning around but pauses turning his head slightly to me, “I hope you know what you’re doing Bella, I hope that joy doesn’t play with Rac
Isabella POV “What? No deal!!” he yells out, pacing the room I shrug, “Then we will be stuck here for a very long time Rafaelle” I mutter my eyes on his pacing figure “I can't trust you!” he turns to me with pointed fingers I sigh turning my head away from him as I put up more drama to make him believe in me. “I...I just want to see it live, see him one more time as he betrays me” I say my voice cracking as I speak, my cheeks staining with tears. “I need it as some sought-of closure before I move on with you Rafaelle” I grit out, trying to convince him He bites his lips, his expression changing as he stares down at me with a look of unbelief. “How can I trust you?” he lifts a brow at me, his voice low and threatening “Why the sudden change of heart?” he asks further, his voice cautious. “I can't run from you Rafaelle, you have made that clear, and if Dominic is actually going to betray me and marry Grace, then I want to see it,” I say harshly, convincing him completely He
ISABELLA POV I watch Rafaelle as his phone rings multiple times after his call with grace but he refuses to pick up the calls I frown still silent as I watch him, after force-feeding me he has barely spoken a word to me. The sunlight from the sun bounces into the cabin, the sound of the waves smashing against the side of the boat, and all I can think about is finding an escape out of here. Rafaelle walks back into the room, how eyes fixed on me, his unwavering gaze makes my skin crawl and I physically want to hurl myself out of the chair I'm tied to. “You know, Bella, Dominic will be married in a few days” he spreads his arm out, his voice low and menancing. “Can you believe it?” he smirks moving closer I roll my teary eyes ignoring his words, I feel a pang of sadness hit me that Dominic might be playing directly into their trap but at the same time, a tinge of hope fills me. “Dominic won’t marry Grace, Rafaelle and we both know it” I grit out finally responding to his
GRACE POV I smile to myself as I leave Francesca’s office, my kitten heels clicking on the marble floor loudly. My eyes move to my phone screen, tapping the stop button as I was recording the entire conversation between Francesca and I Now, all I have to do is alter the recording to ensure that only Francesca is seen in a bad light, and I? The victim. I smile happily to myself as I leave the office, “I need to continue with my next plan of action” I head back to my car, happy that my plan is coming to fruition, it's been months of waiting and planning, and finally, in a few days, I will have everything. I almost jump in the seat of my car as I take the long drive to the shipping docks. “Bianca” I mutter, my lips set in a thin line as I park my car. I walk directly to the caravan where we kept her and the guard eyes me. “Mam, you're here, Miss Francesca didn't inform me you were coming” he lifts a suspicious brow at me I pull out my purse, my fingers clenching the l
GRACE POV “Just a few more days,” I mutter to myself, pacing my new bedroom. Soon, I will be moving to Dominic's room, and nobody will be able to stop me. I sigh heavily, the sun reflecting down on my figure, I could swear Matilda and Dominic were talking about me last night in his bedroom but I could not hear them properly. I was sneaking closer to the room when they caught me, I pause, “I hope he doesn't suspect a thing yet?” I frown. I also can’t believe Dominic has yet to say yes to the wedding, he has been dragging his feet about it while Madam Deluca and I made preparations “I need to get him to agree to this quickly,” I mutter to myself, grabbing my purse. I need to find the man and get an answer from him quickly before our plans are destroyed. My car comes to a halt in front of his office and eyes follow my movement as I walk in. I know many of them have gossiped about me, especially after I released the news of our marriage to the press But I dont care, I'm li
Dominic POV I push the door of my bedroom open and my gaze lands on a sight that I've been dragging myself through for weeks since Bella’s kidnapping I sigh heavily, my eyes scanning the area, bottles of alcohol at the side of the bedroom, Bella’s clothes strewn across the bed where I had dragged them out in anguish, sleeping with the materials for weeks to no end. The balcony doors have been permanently shut close with a board displaying pictures and a list of suspects. My feet carry me to the board, and the feeling in my chest prompts me to reach out towards the table. I've never had a reason to suspect Grace in Bella’s kidnapping. “But maybe I should,” I say to myself, pulling out a picture of her, I turn to the board pinning it right beside Rafaelle. I mean she has motive now that I think about it and with her pushing for the wedding so bad, I have more reason to suspect her. I bit my lip nervously, I don’t know if I should straight up accuse her and then alert her
Bianca POV Just like a deer caught in headlights, Francesca runs towards me just as the elevator door opens behind me I try to run inside to close it but she grips me pulling out her phone. I grab her by the hair as the elevator doors close, shutting us away from Grace and Dominic. I try to fight, grunting slightly as I grab her by the shirt. We tumble on the floor together and she takes power over me, slamming herself against me and pushing my back into the cold metal floor She pulls out a gun from her side making me squeak out in fear “Don’t kill me!!” I yell out my eyes widening in panic. She laughs wiping the sweat from the top of her forehead, “You escaped and played right back into my trap, you are so dumb Bianca” she laughs pulling me to my feet the gun still pointed at my back “You won't get away with this, Dominic will find out, he will see the security footage” I grit out, my hands raised up in surrender She changes the course of the elevator down to the gar
Dominic POV “What are the both of you doing here?” my voice booms across the hallway, my eyes on Grace and Francesca as they whisper between themselves “Dominic!!” Grace sings, practically shouting while Francesca runs towards the elevator My eyes brows shoot up in shock at Francesca suddenly running away at the sight of me Does she think I'm angry about her taking numerous trips without my approval? I roll my eyes at that, I've been so stuck trying to find Bella that I've lost concentration on every other thing. I sigh heavily as my eyes settle on Grace properly, her eyes move between the elevator door and me as she struts towards me Annoyance bubbles in my throat and my gaze finally settles on the dress she's wearing. My eyes narrows at her impending figure, “What the hell are you doing wearing that dress?” I demand, my voice echoing off the walls She pauses looking down at the dress, “uhm, Dom, I saw the dress and thought you would like it” she says quietly her e
Rafaelle POV I stand on the deck of the ship, the wind whipping in my blonde hair. We are back on sea and on our way back to New York, I didn't know where else to go and Francesca gave no direction so this will be the best decision. And if they find Bianca they can easily bring her back to the ship My knuckles turn white as I grip the ship handle tighter, “No more playing by anybody's rules but mine” I mutter to myself I turn around heading below deck. Bella is seated at the head of the table, one hand tied to the chair and the other scrambling her fork across her plate of food. She looks up as I approach and I can see the fear in her eyes, I bite my lip, smiling slightly to reassure her but she looks away from me I sigh, one of the reasons I want to be back in New York is because I want to kill Dominic for myself, I know Francesca wants to do it but it's my revenge and I plan on taking out Dominic for good. Just as I sit down, my phone rings in my pocket. I glance do
Rafaelle POV “I need you to get Bella out of town, take her to a whole other continent I don’t care but get her out of here quickly before Dominic can get any ideas” Francesca rattles off as she walks towards the car quickly “I can't believe these idiots, one minute with her and they let her escape” My heart pounds in my chest as the evening breeze blows across my skin “Maybe if you had not sat down to drink and if you had carried her yourself we wouldn't be in this mess by now!” she yells back her eyes angry Annoyance erupts in my throat, rolling my eyes at her like she is the head of this plan, Like she controls us. I gulp, “Call Grace, I will get Bella out and I will call you when we are safe” I turn my back against her She huffs, entering the car to the private airport where she will take an urgent trip back to town, just incase Bianca heads there. My feet hit the floor quickly and adrenaline flows through my veins as I head inside the room with Bella. She's asleep