Catalina Dela Vega, a woman who buried by debt. She needs a huge amount of funds to pay the capital amount she owes from the loan sharks. She had no parents and friends to asked for help, so in order to survive, she have to take a risk by dealing with a Mafia boss, Rostam Lombardi. Calm with a sadistic personality but he's willing to give all her needs in exchange for a one night stand and by giving him a child. Being a desperate woman, she agreed by dealing with the most influential person of the Mafia. However, she immediately regretted her words when accidentally heard that they will dispose her after he get what he wants from her. She run for her life without knowing that she's already have a fetus inside her womb.
View MoreCatalina's heart almost went out when she got out of the car while holding her daughter's hand next to her. She did not know what to feel at these moments because of the mixed emotions as soon as she saw the mansion where her life has become a mess.
It has been four years since she fled this place. She promised herself that he would never return to this place again but she ate her words. She's now standing right in front of the mansion she condemns.
" Mom, is this my father's house? " She looked at the girl who was with her. The eagerness to see her father is written all over her face. " That's right, this is your father's house, Azalea. " She bowed her head a little to look straight in the eye at her daughter. " Azalea, don't forget what Mama told you, okay? Be a good girl once we get inside. There are a lot of monsters inside your father's house, so please be quiet. "The daughter nodded with a bright smile yet Catalina's will still not be assured. She took a deep breath before pressing the doorbell from the huge gate of this mansion. Moments later, it opened spontaneously indicating that they were being invited inside." Azalea, be quiet okay? " she reminded her daughter again before they finally went into the gate. With every step she takes, her chest was pounding more and more because of nervousness. She couldn't count how many she swallows her saliva while her palms are getting sweaty.
She didn't know how she would react when sees this person again. She didn't know how to explain herself to the person she elude four years ago.
" Miss Catalina? " She stopped walking in the hallway when he heard a man's voice behind her. She looked back and saw a familiar face but unfortunately, she couldn't remember his name. " Hey, long time no see, " she greeted back while nervously smiling at him. " Yeah, it's been four years, " he said and look at the girl who was standing next to her. " Oh, I didn't notice that you were with someone. Is this your child? "She nodded. " Yeah and we're looking for her dad. "His eyes widened. She has not yet mentioned a name but he knows who she is referring to.
" Sh*t, I'm sure he will be happy with this news. "" Hey, watch your words. " Catalina warned him and pointed to the girl next to her who seems wondering about what they talking about. " I'm sorry. I just can't control my excitement, " he said and approached the girl. " Hi, what's your name? "" I'm Azalea, " she answered while scanning his face. " Oh, wow. That's...that's a beautiful name. " He slightly raised his right hand to give her a handshake. " By the way, I'm your uncle Baron. Nice meeting you, our princess. "" I'm not a princess. " Azalea pointed her index finger towards Lorenzo's face. " Uncle, why do you have a scar on your face? "" Oh, this? " Baron touch his scar right on his cheek. " This scar symbolize my braveness. "" Braveness? " Azalea seems clueless about what he said. " Why do you have a wound if you're brave? "There was a moment of silence between them. Baron couldn't figure out whether he should laugh at the girl's innocentness or get hurt because she had a point.Catalina cleared her throat to take Baron's attention. " Anyway, where is he? Can you guide us so we can see him now?" Sure! Just follow me, " Lorenzo willingly turned around to take their two special guests to his boss. He had a lot of stories as they walked into the hallway but Catalina couldn't listen to him because she was busy thinking about how to begin explaining her side to the man he had promised to give a child but she had to put it away." Did you know that boss hired some private investigators just to find you? He also had to fly abroad just to find the woman who stole his money? "
Catalina raised her eyebrow towards Lorenzo who still talking about the past while walking straight to the hallway. She had no intention to answer him back, instead, she looked at her daughter, and to her surprise, Azalea was no longer at her side.
" Oh my goodness, Azalea! " She immediately stopped walking and called her daughter's name at the top of her lungs.
" Hey, why? What happened? " Baron turned back to see what's the reason for her panicking but he quickly understood the situation when he didn't see the little girl around them.On the other hand, there is tension going on inside a room where the boss is busy negotiating with his client. He sat comfortably as he listened to this person who almost had to kneel just to restore his trust in him. " Mr. Lombardi, please give me one more chance to prove myself. I didn't expect that some of my personnel have the guts to betray me. I'm beginning you, please don't breach our deal, " he pleaded and he even kneeled in front of him just to show his sincerity. " My plan did not go well and I am aware of that mistakes, so please let me clean my mess. I can assure you that this time, our negotiations will be successful. "" How can you be sure? " he calmly asked but the tone of his voice is enough to give you goosebumps. " You already disappoint me, do you think I'll let you do the same mistake twice? "He stood up from his couch carrying his glass of wine. He walked toward his client who still kneeling in front of him. Fear is written all over his face while praying for his forgiveness.
" Any last words? " Mr. Lombardi asked and had to take a sip of his wine while waiting for the last words of this man." Mr. Lombardi, please give me one more chance. I promise—" he was not able to continue what he was planning to say when Mr. Lombardi, stepped on his right shoulder.
" You know what I don't like the most? " he asked while torturing his client by kicking his shoulder which caused him to cry out in pain. " I despise liars and a person who knows a lot of words but lacks of deeds. "Amid the tension, the door suddenly opened and a young girl appeared in front of them. There was a big smile on her face while looking directly at him. " Dad! " she couldn't hide her excitement and began running towards her father who seems clueless about the little girl. ---Catalina could feel the pain in her hips and soreness between her thighs when she got up from the bed. She swore several times in her mind before she decided to stand up and go to the bathroom. She stared at her own reflection in the mirror. Looked at every mark on her neck down to her body." He's a beast, " she whispered to herself, remembering what Rostam did to her every night they feel desired towards each other. She misjudged him and It might be true that he has never had a girlfriend before, but it seems he has a lot of experiences when it comes to sex. Catalina tied her red long hair to wash her face before she leaves her bedroom. Weeks had passed yet her daily routine was still the same. In the morning she was doing nothing but by midnight, that's the start of having an activity with Rostam. Three nights a week was enough for her to feel how this man can be a sex monster on the bed, table, sofa, and in every corner of the room. There's no pressure going on because she whole
Catalina was greeted by a loud noise and a boisterous laugh when she entered a room holding a tray with a glass of juice and a portion of food. The people inside the room were stunned and quickly covered the mahjong table where they gamble. " Don't worry, I'm not going to say anything to your boss," she clarified and lowered the tray to the table next to them. She shifted her eyes around and saw an ashtray full of cigarette butts. " Seriously? Are you guys have no plans to throw away those cigarette butts? "" O-of course, we have! " Esteban stood up to take the ashtray and discarded the cigarette butts in the trashcan." A question, why are you the one who brings these snacks? You don't have to help with the housework here. You're a guest, not a maid, " Baron said and he pulled a chair away from them to give her a seat. " Boss might see you, we're doomed. "" I volunteered because I was bored. I have nothing to do here in the mansion. Yes, it's huge but I feel dull. I have no one to
" Hi Papa, long time no see, " Catalina greets her father's grave with a smile. She removes the cap to give herself a glimpse of the heat of the weather and the intensity of the sun where she was standing. Because her father's tomb was an apartment type, Catalina had no choice but to stand in front of the grave, light a candle, and talk to his father. In fact, her family home was close but she had no intention of going. She didn't want to see the mother she had left behind with her new husband for a long time. " Papa, sorry if I failed you again. Well, what do you expect from a gold digger like me? I just want to be rich so I can live a life, " she said while removing the dried leaves scattered around on her father's grave. " I didn't even fulfill one of my promises. I'm going to have a house but it's not from my money. Is that okay with you, Pa? " One of her late father's dreams was to finish her college since a college diploma was one of the main requirements to have a stable job.
" How long have you been here? And how much have you heard? " Rostam asked Catalina who is still unable to move, aside from being surprised by Rostam's sudden approach, she also felt fear and nervous because, at this point, she knows he won't believe her if she doesn't tell the truth." In the part where you said you're not going to waste time to clean his mess because they're not part of the family any longer..." she said, turning her head to face him. " I swear, I didn't intentionally hear those things. I've been here for hours but suddenly I heard a voice and uh...of course, it's weird if I cover both of my ears just to unheard your conversation on phone "" That's why you listen? "" I'm not! I just heard it. Do you know the difference between listening and hearing? "Rostam didn't say anything. His eyes remained in Catalina's direction who also stares at him back. " Tell me...what kind of people are you? " she asked without breaking the eye contact. " You're probably not crimin
Catalina looked straight at the man in front of her, sitting comfortably as he translated wine into two rocks glass on the table. Every moves he does, she follows. She's trying to read his mind through his action and hoping she'll not regret the decision she made. " Why don't you eat? Wasting food is like committing a sin, " he said, swirling the wine. " If you think there's poison in it, then I would have been dead in front of you since I'm the only one who was eating these luxury foods. "" I'm not here to eat these kinds of luxury foods, " she replied, " It's been almost thirty minutes but we haven't talked about your offer yet. Are you just making fun of me? "Rostam didn't help but to chuckle because of her short patience. " As far as I can remember, you punched me because you were mad and you said that my offer was full of idiocy that's why you rejected it. But now, it seems like you change your mind. What happened? "She rolled her eyes. " If you don't want me to accept it any
Catalina didn't know what to do or to say. She didn't know how to act or move if the two people she don't want to see anymore were standing beside her. She felt like this is the end of the world since she couldn't escape from the people who were ready to charge her. " Who are you, young man? Do you know each other? " the old man asked Rostam, staring at him intensely trying to fright. " If you have nothing to do with us, leave. Don't try to intervene. I'm having a serious talk with this young lady. "Rostam smile slightly and simply take a glance at the lady beside him." How can I leave if you're trying to harass her? " he asked and looked at the bodyguard behind the old man, holding a gun while looking steady at him." What are you talking about, young man? I'm not doing anything—I'm not harassing her. " He glowers at Catalina who still thinking about what the right thing to do in this situation. " I'm decently talking to her but all of sudden, you intervened. If I were you, just l
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