[ Ella ]âSo, this is the end of the story. The prince married the princess in the end. They lived happily ever after with their little daughter who was just like you, my princess.â I closed the fairytale book that I was reading to the young girl who looked sleepy but she was still awake.âThis is your and Uncle Marcelloâs story, right?â She asked me cuddling into my lap.âYes, our story is like a fairytale you can say. There were demons in our story too but your uncle fought with them bravely and we are together.â I said with a smile. She blinked her big blue eyes at me.âWhen will uncle return. I miss him.â the little girl pouted and I started tickling her to lift up her mood.âYour uncle is very busy in his work but he will come soon. I am also missing him but I think he doesnât miss us or heâd come home early.â I pouted with her.âI heard you both.âMarcelloâs voice drew our attention on the door where he was standing. He looked tired but his smile was radiant.âUncle Mars!â Lila
[ Ella ]I tried to open my eyes but a banging headache forced me to groan in pain. I tried to move but I couldnât because I felt my hands and feet tied up. I shot my eyes open and found myself in a ramshackle building, the plaster was gone, I could see iron rods on the ceiling and the smell was putrid. I was tied on a chair with no source of light except a small window.âHelp!â I cried but I could hear my own voice resonating in the empty walls.I cried recalling the moment when Molly sprayed something on my face and I fainted, and now I am in a shabby place. Someone kidnapped me.âWho are you and why are you keeping me here?â I shouted and cried. I knew my kidnappers were there. They could hear me.A few moments later, I heard footsteps approaching and a man appeared first, behind them entered Molly. She was smirking. Anger rushed through my veins when I saw her. She deceived Lucy.âYou bitch! I am gonna kill you.â I shouted and wiggled in the ropes.âI fear you wonât be alive by th
[ Marcello ]âFuck! Why did I let her leave without security?â I punched the wall as there was no sign of Ella. we searched the whole area where the bar was located but the kidnappers left no clues behind.âI am asking you for one last time, tell me if you are involved with the enemies. Ella was with you two when she went missing.â Massimo pointed his finger at Ellaâs friends. The girls were shaking with fear and also crying silently.I rubbed my temple and breathed deeply.âMassimo, donât blame them. They have nothing to do with her disappearance. Just look at them.â I said and approached them calmly.âI swear, Capo. We donât know where that girl took her. We were in the bar. Ella went to the restroom and Lucyâs girlfriend followed her. We had no idea that she was a spy who was with Lucy just to track Ella.â Rita cried and pointed her finger at a really heartbroken Lucy.She was dealing with heartbreak. She was betrayed by someone she truly loved and trusted so I had to talk to her v
[ Marcello ]The life seemed meaningless without her. I thought pushing her away from me will help me to clear my mind but I failed miserably. I still find it hard to accept that my brother and my fiancĂŠe had a past and he still harbours feelings for her.Does she also feel something for him?I donât want to go down that lane. I love Ella and seeing her with another man makes my heart go restless. She left the estate with her family. I didnât stop her because then itâd be impossible for me to keep my distance from her but my mind goes to her when I donât have work.I havenât talked to Massimo as well. I donât know if our equation is changed or he is still my younger brother. He hides such an important truth from me.âCapo, Mr. Whitford is on the call. He says Billy is in Sicily. Why didnât we see him?â Vincenzoâs voice broke the chain of my thoughts.I snapped my head in his direction. My senses got alert.âHow can he be so sure?â I asked him.âMany informers confirmed it. We must be
[ Ella ]âElla, letâs go for shopping. We know that youâre going to the city of fashion but we want us to hang out together before you leave or we donât know when next weâll get a chance to hang out, just three of us.â Rita said.After talking to Mama who encouraged me to keep faith in my love and prepare to leave for Paris because she doesnât want me to give up on my dreams. Marcello wouldnât want me to quit them either so the next morning, I woke up early and packed my stuffs.I decided to resume working in the cafĂŠ to fight the ache of heartbreak. I would go mad if I stay home any longer because with passing time, I am missing him more and more.âThe cafĂŠ was closed for two days and now we have bulk of orders, flooding customers and no Enzo to manage the cafĂŠ with us. Sorry, girls but I donât think we can leave the cafĂŠ today or weâll be fired. Actually, you two because I am leaving tomorrow.â I answered her and put the fresh set of buns into the oven.âI donât agree with Rita usua
[ Ella ]âElla, my baby, please eat something. Itâs been two days since you have touched a grain or left this room. I am worried about you. Life doesnât go on like this.â My aunt rubbed my back.I was laying on my bed like a motionless vegetable for past two day, my tears have dried up. I didnât expect Marcello to learn about my past in this way. In fact, I decided to tell him everything after our wedding and ask for his forgiveness. He didnât try to stop me nor he said a word to me when I left his house with my family.Massimo Romano, you ruined my happiness. I didnât hate you before but now, I surely do.âElla, please... Mrs. Romano also called in the morning. She is worried about you. Why arenât you telling me what exactly happened between you and Marcello. Did you two fight? Please, say something.âI want be alone, Aunt.â I said in a barely audible whisper. My strength had given up. I donât want to live any longer.She sighed and gave me a helpless look.âI am putting the food her