I wanted a relationship like the one my mother and father had. It wasn't perfect; they had to work on it. But there was unbelievable mutual respect. -Mary Steenburgen-Nicolo and Gisella arrived at the fashion mall and every eye is on them, people taking pictures of Nicolo and Gisella who was dressed in disguise. Nicolo walks behind her, holding her hand. "Is that not Nicolo Caruso?""That lady who is all cover up in hijab, who is she? is she Nicolo's new mistress or his secret wife?" "Since Nicolo regained his sight he has not gone public to the eye of the people and also, I've heard that his secret wife is pregnant but we don't know if it's for Nicolo or her ex-boyfriend,""What do you mean?" A lady who was about Gisella's age says."I've heard that his secret wife was in a relationship with another man before but the man betrayed her, only God knows if that baby is for Nicolo or her Ex,"Hearing all these, Nicolo covered Gisella's hand fully with his and walks faster with Zeta w
Being right too soon is socially unacceptable. -Robert A. Heinlein GISELLA"Signor Moretti?" I called Viola's father, Luigi Moretti, who was about to climb the stairs. The sparkles escaping his eyes were indescribable.With a grinning smile. "Gisella, my dear, you're here," He walks up to me and hugs me."Gisella Caruso, you have the gots to come to this house?" Viola shouts from upstairs. Her mama held her arm as they both walked down. "If it weren't for you, Pietro wouldn't have broken up with me. It's all your fault," she added with anger from her voice spreading in her mother's eyes.Immediately, Viola's mama tugs my arm angrily. "I knew you were up to no good after all we've done for you," She says. "I even invited you for dinner without knowing that you're the reason why our daughter has been locked up in her room crying,""And how is that her fault? She's happily married, for chrissake," Signor Luigi sides me. I raised a confused eyebrow at Viola. "What is going on?" Signor qu
GISELLAI stood beside one of the decorated trees with my not-so-pointed pregnant stomach, watching from afar as Viola and Pietro stood on the altar. I felt my heart stumble, looking at both of them. Nicolo warned me not to attend the wedding ceremony of the two people who betrayed me, but I can't seem to miss the very event. Zeta helped me with my wish. She drove me here because I pleaded with her."Breathe, Signora," Zeta says in a worried voice.I felt broken as I watched both of them exchange wedding vows and rings, the priest holding both their hands together. "Zeta," I whimpered.She shrugs. "Yes, Signora,"She held my shoulders. "Look at that lady standing at the altar. She is getting married to the man I loved, my first love, and do you know who that lady is to me? She's my best friend,"Zeta was immediately angry. "Signora, you know what? How about we get a little drama started without getting caught?"I furrowed my confused eyebrow at her. Only God knows what Zeta is thinkin
GISELLAThe drive to Vecchio Maestro Guiseppe Mansion was a bit tiring. "Honey, why are we here instead of your stepmother's house?" I asked confusedly.He smiles lightly at me. "My dear, Papa told me he's back this morning, and Signora Ludovia and Lorenzo are there. So, I'll see my Papa in the first building. The house help and Zeta will follow you to meet them in the second building," he points at a gray building closer to the first building. I sighed as he exited the car, and then Alessandro drove further. Zeta opened the gate and gestured for me to go in. "You're here, Mia Signora. Signora Ludovia is here," the house help says with a bright smile.Immediately I entered the sitting room, my eyes landed on angry faces. Is this the Signora Ludovia and Lorenzo? Lorenzo looks way different from Nicolo and Diego; he is smaller in stature and a bit older than them, but Nicolo is the most senior, and the way Signora Ludovia is looking at me right now, it's like she wants to rip me apart
"Gisella Molinero, please come here," Signora Jolanda called from her office landline.I got up from my chair and walked down to her office. "Here I am, Team leader,"She looks at me with a bright smile. "Gisella, you did very well last month. Thus, I was hoping you could do this important interview. Director Santoro from the Apex company will be broadcasting live, so we'll interview him this time,""Director Santoro? Pietro Santoro?" I flinched in shock.Signora Jolanda's face was immediately fixed with confusion. "Yes, that's him,"I grasp. "I...I..think, I can't..." I murmured.She raised a confused eyebrow. "Why not? Several people in the company saw him and came to see you,"Oh dear lord, It's true, Pietro has been here before. "It's not like that, Team leader, I..."She exhales. "Gisella, I see you as a great person. That is why I decided to let you do this interview. You are the perfect interviewer for this, so prepare the interview's print line first!" she smiles. "You can go
Gisella's POVI sat on my chair and glanced through the note on my desk. "Why is she doing this? What have I done to her? " I look at Leonora, who was in a rage at what was written on the note. She groans at me. "Gisella, Why do I think that she is provoking you? "To ease the tension in our presence, I fake a smile at her. "Nora, you overthink. It's just a letter," I smile reluctantly. "I need to go to the washroom,"She sighs with a breath of relief. "Okay, but just to let you know that you look pale and a bit fat lately," These words got me in shock as I looked at her. My pregnancy plumpness is not that visible yet because of the kind of dress I put on. My pregnancy is twenty-one weeks old, six months in particular, and I am already pale. What to do now? I gave her an assured smile. "I'm okay. I'll be out in a minute," I walk into the washroom, leaving her muted. With a slight splash, the tap was running, and I started washing my hands. I felt a little footstep behind me. With
Month 6 of Pregnancy-21 Week-"Oh my dear lord," The cleaner yells on top of her lungs as she falls flat on the floor out of shock. Leonora who was busy waiting for Gisella ran to the washroom as she kneels and holds her."What is it, Signora Anne," She questions the frightened lady.She turns at her and points straight to the female's toilet. "Some...somebody is dead inside," She turns in haste and her eyes landed on a wet lavender gown and brown hair. "Gisella?" she yells and runs to where she is laying on the cold floor. "What happened to you? wake up please Gisella," She stammered. She turns and looks at the cleaner. "Please, call the ambulance, hurry,"She nods. "Okay," she ran very fast as she exits the door.On her way out of the company gate, she came in contact with the chief publisher then she stops. "Signora Anne, What is the fuss about? why are you running so fast?"She exhales and inhales in hast. "Sir Russo, Gisella, Gisella," That was the only words that came out from
"You've been released, finally," Nicolo whispers with a smile as I carry the stuff that Nora arranged for me before she left with a piss-off expression. I smiled as Nicolo walked to me with open arms. He rested his head on the crook of my neck as his arms were wrapped securely around my waist. He began to sway us back and forth."I'm sorry for all the troubles you've been passing through without my knowledge." he lets go and grabbed my bags. I said goodbye to the nurses and also to the doctor who took very good care of me on Nicolo's wish. Dr. Aldo Castellani and he gives me my prescription and I have an appointment with the other female doctor next week. Dr. Abella Vixenalle.Before we walk out, Nicolo wore me a new hood cardigan. We walk outside of the Ospedale San Raffaele the paparazzi were there but were held by the police who have been here now and then. I get my heads down as we enter the car. "I don't know how to hide and get used to that. Since they found out that you've reg