19.15 CET, NAPLES
A taxi pulled up in front of the gates of the Belgenza mansion, and Delilah rushed out in a hurry. After she paid for the cab, Delilah immediately ran towards the fence. The guard who recognized her opened the door for her.
"Thank You!" said Delilah and directly ran through the way to the mansion. The guard who opened the door furrowed his brows and glanced at his companions, who were also on guard. Shouldn't Delilah be with their Master by now? Why did she come back alone?
Delilah ran from the front gate through the central garden of the parking lobby near the stone steps and fountain. She only stopped for a moment to take a breath and reran a slight uphill to go up to the mansion's main entrance—several guards who later saw her approach.
"Miss...!" called one of them and came over. Delilah instantly put on a smiling face as if nothing had happened.
"Are you just coming back? Are you alone?" asked one of the guards.
It feels like time is a difficult moment right now. James kept his hands to his nose and counted the seconds he passed anxiously, but also nervous and scared. Well, fear was something James had never experienced in his life.Men like James have no idea what it feels like to have such a feeling. But now, it was starting to dominate his mind, although he didn't do anything."Sir… you'd better eat something. You haven't eaten anything yet," said Grey worriedly while staring at restless James. James then shook and rubbed his forehead."Grey... I'm scared of losing Delilah," James muttered to Grey. His breath hitched, and he lowered his head. Grey didn't reply anything other than just watching his anxiety. At the same time, Grey also felt the same way. He was afraid that Delilah would get hurt because of Moretti.There is currently no one that he can contact at the Belgenza mansion. They both felt uncomfortable, adding to the tense surroundings on the p
"Oww… leave me alone, Oliver!" Delilah adorably pushed her brother's hand when Oliver tapped a pencil on Delilah's head. She was playing with her shabby doll on the floor back in their small house in a town named Crawford. Oliver only chuckled at her but kept teasing her because she was the only sibling."Hey, don't bug your little sister, Oliver," their grandmother scolded in a soft voice. Nancy Starley was serving food to her very young granddaughter. Seven-year-old Oliver and four-year-old Delilah."What did you cook, Nana?" asked little Delilah pulling up her grandmother’s apron. Her Grandmother, Nancy, smiled and lowered her head slightly."Today, I earned a bit more money for us. So we're going to have some delicious Spaghetti and pasta.""Hooray!" Oliver and Delilah shrieked in happiness. They were jumping together beside a small dining table. They shouted with joy because their grandmother served their favorite food."Now, let'
"GET OUT OF HERE!" Fratti yelled to some of the Il Rosso fellows. Unfortunately, most of them did not have time to escape the explosion. The bomb exploded and tossed Fratti into the fountain in front of the mansion due to the strong impact. Meanwhile, Gabriel Moretti had his chance to run and jump before he hurt. He has to hide behind a giant statue in front of the building."Huh... you damn scumbag! When did he plant a bomb in that house!" BHAAMM... the explosion sounded wholly and again destroyed the entire Belgenza mansion. Moretti looked back to see the house down into pieces. It was supposed to be his property now. But it had been demolished and burned.Fratti, who suffered burns to his legs, dragged his body towards Moretti."We have to go now. Before this place is filled with the cops!" shouted Fratti. Gabriel was so aggravated and mad. He then pulled Fratti without saying anything to leave their hiding site. James managed to kill most of the Il Rosso gan
Delilah sat on the sofa while staring blankly at the balcony in front of her room. The breeze before noon caressed Delilah's hair. Delilah clasped her two fingers which were still shaking occasionally. Delilah could never forget Oliver's last reflection and smile. At his last moment, Oliver had said that he loved Delilah. It was the most affectionate moment with her brother and tore her heart. At the end of the time, Delilah has to witness the cruelness of Oliver's death. Didn't he deserve it? No. Not for Delilah.That affection radiated sincerely from Oliver's eyes as they parted for good. Delilah couldn't stand to reminiscence and ended up crying again. She covered her face with two palms and sobbed."Candy," James called, gently caressing Delilah's shoulder and sitting next to her. Delilah kept sobbing, thus allowing James to hold her in his arms tightly. James didn't say anything but cuddled and gently stroked her shoulder. His lips occasionally kissed Delilah's ti
An Audi stopped slowly near Hoston Park, east of the Ritz apartment in Manhattan. Only a few people were crossing the road in front of the park. The rest are just garden lights, and the condition of the park is tranquil; no one is there. It was dim and a bit creepy.Grey braked the car slowly and kept his eyes on the surroundings. Meanwhile, it clicked the sound of James' revolver magazine had put on, as he cocked it. His eyes were also skimming across the garden."There's the chapel, sir," pointed Grey while taking his gun along with him."Get ready, Grey. We never knew they could have some snipers here!" Grey nodded understandingly and came out of the car with James. James didn't even change his pajamas yet. He only wore shoes so he wouldn't get cold.James then coded by nodding to Grey, who detoured while walking through the dark side of the chapel. There was a slight sound of an owl nesting in one of the big trees. It watched James walk across the path to get to the church. He con
"Delilah is not a toy! I will never toss her away," answered James firmly."If she's not a toy, then what is she for you?""She is my lover!" James unhesitantly replied to him. Alberto smiled and lowered his head slightly."Is that also the name you gave to your mistresses before her? Then what happens if one day you meet the woman who is supposed to be your wife by destiny? Are you going to toss her out?" James was stunned and froze at his place. He had never thought that far."Delilah is an innocent girl. She may hate you now, but when she falls for a man like you, and you start to get bored of her innocence, you will throw her off like trash. She will be very hurt. Let her go before all that happens," added Alberto, still looking at James expectantly. James hardened his jaw. He did not want to compromise to the disguise matter of an uncertain future."Stay away from Delilah and me! Do not try to convey her on your sickness trap of lies!" threate
James leaned closer and was about to kiss Delilah. But he stopped when his face was close to her. His nose was about to touch Delilah's forehead, though he retrieved back a bit. One hand stroked Delilah's blonde hair while his eyes fixed on him, staring intensely. Delilah slept peacefully, and it was something good after all she had going through in her life recently.'Is it true that I will be bored one day? Was falling in love always ended up hurt?' James whispered through his heart. The slight smell of alcohol mixed with the scent of James' perfume made Delilah squirm a little and start to wake up."Hhhmm..." James smiled and finally kissed Delilah's cheekbones gently instead."Good morning, Candy," James mumbled as he kissed her. Delilah's eyes were fully open, and she was slightly stunned to see James. James also raised his face and gazed up at her beautiful bare face. His lips carved a small smile, but Delilah didn't send him back the same smile.
THE HEIST"I heard you were on your honeymoon, huh?" James abruptly questioned Bryan after their previous group talk. Now they were in more casual discussion than before. Bryan slightly chuckled and shook his head."I've been married for more than four months, James. I went home to escort Arya. He's going to propose to his girlfriend!" Bryan announced, smiling happily. James raised his brows and nodded while Aidan, who accidentally eavesdropped, instantly clapped."The player has conquered now! What news!" stated James, still with a big smile on his face."I thought Arya was dating a girl from his hometown, Bryan!" Aidan chimed in. Bryan smiled and shook his head."No, fortunately, his girl is a New Yorker!" Bryan answered while nodding and raising his glass."Boy, when is he going to do that?""About tonight. He can't wait to get married," Bryan replied."Then I have to meet him now… Mars!" called Aidan and Mars walked