CHAPTER 30Ariella This man is ruthless. I wish I could just stop what I am doing, but my father's grave deserves justice. I was in the study the entire time and did not see Luis when he returned. Is it possible that another entrance leads inside this mansion? I asked myself deep into my crazy thoughts.I resumed studying for the second test and eventually fell asleep due to exhaustion. This was something I would typically do at home, and my father would take me to bed, but this time I awoke in the devil's study. I glanced at the clock and could not believe I was going to be late when I heard someone attempting to break into Luis' study. Who could be trying to get in here so early?Not wanting to move, I just waited for the person to open the door before pressing a biometric button to turn on the lights when my gaze landed on Marcus.“Ariella! What are you doing here?" He inquired, attempting to mask his embarrassment, but I was too skilled for that game."I assumed this was my hus
CHAPTER 31Ariella Emma and I headed to her office. I simply loved spending time there rather than returning to the estate where firearms can be seen from every angle. I am just hoping there are no explosives in there."So, Ariella Johnson, what is your next plan?" Emma inquired, and I did not mind when she addressed me by my father's surname. It is not like I want anything to do with the DeLuca surname."Girl, you should call me that frequently; I truly feel at ease with that last name," I said.“I know right, so answer the question." "I was initially eager to get rid of that beast of a man's surname, but now I want him behind bars for murdering my father. I will have an easier time dealing with Enrico if I first deal with the most vicious Don," I explained."Ariella you are becoming more aggressive by the day; are you sure you are okay?""I am not doing given the things I have been doing lately, but—""Oh, baby, that is all right; I am here," she said, hugging me.I sobbed for a l
CHAPTER 32Luis I can't lose to a woman. I am not sure why I raced out like an idiot when she requested me to apply lotion to her back. That's not supposed to be something difficult. It is not the first time I have touched a woman or seen her naked, but something about Ariella is ready to drive me insane if I do not get myself together.I returned to her room and found her on her phone, about to make a call, but stopped when she spotted me. “Aren't you going to respond?" I inquired while Emma repeatedly called her name, but she remained focused on me.“Emma, I'll call you back later, my…My husband has arrived," she added before hanging up the phone.That is hardly something she would say with much enthusiasm. What the hell am I missing?"I am returned to apply lotion to your back," I remarked, but she merely grinned and took a big breath before informing me she had already done it herself.Dammit, I missed that chance. Now I feel like some idiot.“Boss—”"David, please wait for me a
CHAPTER 33Ariella “What have you done?!" Luis questioned in a gruff tone, but I had to remain cool and appear as if it did not shake my feet.“Seriously now? I thought you knew you are not just my husband but also a wonderful brother, so let your sister live her life and enjoy the world beyond these walls," I said, going to walk away when he took my hand.“Uhmm would you like anything?" I asked."We will be attending an occasion tonight; prepare to meet my designer and appear like my wife or else—""Will there ever be a day when you stop threatening me?" I cut him off before walking away.I made my way upstairs and met Marcus at Kendy's door. “Arie…—”"Please get rid of that smile I have not forgotten about our bargain yet, so get ready because I will need you tonight," I remarked before walking away.I entered my room and shut the door before standing in front of the mirror and taking a deep breath. I stroked my cheek and gently brushed away the tears that had made my eyesight clou
CHAPTER 34Ariella Monica sat on the opposite side of the table, flashing me a nasty smirk. Simply glancing at her, one could tell she was dressed boldly. The chandeliers illuminated the space, and I could tell Luis was worried, though it was not evident.I've studied my devil husband."Too bad it looks like you are ready to lose when we are still not well into the game," Monica said coyly."Confidence without prudence is a hazardous habit in our world, especially when it comes from someone unfamiliar with Newton's third law, don't you think?" I replied looking into her eyes."It is not that essential anyway, I am far better at these than you would ever believe, so do yourself a favor and surrender," Monica grinned as she moved her knight."I enjoy the attitude; I only hope it lasts," I reacted, keeping my eyes on the board and moving my bishop.“Take a look at that sweetie," I added."Hmm, pretty good for a beginning, but pros do not worry," Monica grins as she scans the board."I a
CHAPTER 35Luis This woman is becoming a hazard, and I am not sure why I am showing her so much sympathy. After all that transpired, she is just being normal, if not a little strange.I just hope there's nothing I don't know about. I have seen her partly nude several times and must agree that she has great form, but what she looked like in the dress simply stole my breath away.Ariella is damn gorgeous.When we arrived at the Red Rose event, I did not anticipate her agreeing to play Chess with a McDonald's maid, but what surprised me much more was that she beat that Monica woman.Something difficult for anybody to perform, even after several efforts. I wanted to congratulate her, but I was not ready to seem foolish.‘I'm your wife not some damn slave!” her words echoed in my head."Boss, we are home," David announced, and I immediately got out of the car to open the door for Ariella, who was furious."Please excuse me," she murmured as she stepped into the house, and I followed her,
CHAPTER 36Ariella I can not believe that beast of a man locked me in here without a second thought simply because he feels I am to blame for his sister getting drunk at the party. I assumed she was going to have fun with Emma but not go to that level, but I was mistaken. I tried calling Emma and Annie, but neither of them wanted to answer.I tried Kendy's, and she picked it up. "Kendy, please tell Luis to come open the door; I am late for something," I pleaded, but she did not appear to hear anything.“Hello, hello can you hear me?" She responded, and I was weary of repeating what I had told her, so I decided to continue banging from the inside.I became exhausted and walked to the balcony, but nobody was there, and the guards could not hear me.I was ready to give up hope when Luis and David walked out. Just as he was about to get into the car, I threw water on him from above, and I could not believe how quickly David pointed the pistol in my direction before putting it back whe
CHAPTER 37Luis I suspected Ariella was up to something, but her collaboration with Marcus was unexpected. I have been asking her to explain what she meant by truth, but she simply told me not to worry. Sometimes I feel like marrying this woman was a bad idea. She's driving me to my grave."Ariella Johnson, will you speak up, or do you want me to make you speak up?" I inquired about seizing her arm, recalling that she was already in agony."I will talk, OK? I was just asking Marcus to teach me how to shoot because I want to be excellent at it," she explained.“Why?!" I'm her husband, not him.“Huh? I am thinking of going hunting in the woods sometime," she said, smiling."Look, I am not joking; either you tell me or I deal with you in the best way I see fit," I threatened her immediately."Luis, please, I already told you the truth; you can go ask Marcus," she pleaded, and I hurried out of my room to meet the frog—Marcus.I stormed into his room and grabbed him from his chair. “Lui
CHAPTER 41Ariella Dinner was over and I surely felt like an outcast. Everyone was ecstatic, expressing their joy for Hope returning to Georgia. I had to pretend to grin every time they looked at me, but I was unable to maintain the act, so I left for my room a little early. I don't know why I was picturing myself in Hope.The laughing, the love, and the sensation of being secure with everyone she cared about. That was how I felt around my small family until I started pursuing my aspirations and everyone started chasing me.Knock. Knock. Knock.I heard a knock on my door and instantly requested Annie to come in since I knew it was her.“Hey is everything OK?" I asked, attempting to fake a smile."I am OK, but you are not. I will not go until you tell me what happened," she added, staring at me."Come on, hey, I'm OK. It's nothing; I'm just feeling a little tired,” I lied."Nice effort, but I am not buying it, Ariella. You can talk to me; you know I want to help, even if it is only a
CHAPTER 40Ariella That was terrible, and all I could do was swallow hard and grin every time Luis' daughter said, "Right Aunt?"Aunt? So I'm now Luis' daughter's Aunt. We had barely arrived home when the automobile suddenly stopped. “Daddy what's happening?" she asked Luis."I guess Uncle David will go find out, honey," Luis said as David hopped out of the car.“OK Aunt Ariella, do you have a daughter?" she asked me."No, honey, I do not have one yet," I said with a smile."OK, I assumed you had one, so I could play with them whenever Daddy goes to work," she said with a smile."Well, I will play with you instead, so do not worry," I responded.“You?" she asked with shock written all over her face.“Yes, is there a problem?" I reacted.“No, let's hear what Daddy has to say," she turned to Luis."Are you sure about this princess?” He inquired, perhaps hoping she would say no."Yes, I would be happy to have a playmate since Aunt Kendy is constantly busy with housework, Emily feels li
CHAPTER 39Ariella “Are you sure that's how the bullet was found?" Luis asked David."Yes, Boss, and there is no way we can delete the proof that it is yours," David said as I put my ear tighter against the door."Damn it, maybe you should contact the chemist; there is nothing science can not hide," Luis replied, and my heart rate quickened.I've been right this whole time! Luis is responsible for my father's murder and is now attempting to cover it up. I am not going to let such a thing happen. This beast has to go to jail, and I will make certain of it."Come here, I need you to bury this," he said to David, and I suspiciously opened the door."Madam,” David bowed his head."Sorry I…I just wanted to come tell you that —" "I have been monitoring you on video the entire time. Are you attempting to spy on me?” Luis inquired as I was busy figuring out how to defend myself.“No, come on, why would I do that?" I asked with a confident look."David, please excuse us," Luis murmured to Da
CHAPTER 38AriellaI feel terrible that the NGO nearly watched the shooting of two vicious beasts fighting over a woman who does not love either of them. I thought I was free, but now I am very sure that the beast has a tracker on me, and the worst part is that I do not know where it is. My books, body, pens, and even combs.When I went to the NGO, I just wanted to spend some time with the kids because my mother used to take me there as a youngster whenever we were free. I got to play with the kids and sometimes assist with serving. But I had not been there in a while, and just as I got there, I ran into Enrico, who was giving me some items.I could see that the caretakers and kids were afraid, yet they accepted his donations. When he attempted to strike up a discussion with me, I made an effort to keep diverting from him, but even that failed when Luis entered."Madam, you have not eaten breakfast; do you want me to cook you something?" Kendy asked with a smile."No, I am OK," I said
CHAPTER 37Luis I suspected Ariella was up to something, but her collaboration with Marcus was unexpected. I have been asking her to explain what she meant by truth, but she simply told me not to worry. Sometimes I feel like marrying this woman was a bad idea. She's driving me to my grave."Ariella Johnson, will you speak up, or do you want me to make you speak up?" I inquired about seizing her arm, recalling that she was already in agony."I will talk, OK? I was just asking Marcus to teach me how to shoot because I want to be excellent at it," she explained.“Why?!" I'm her husband, not him.“Huh? I am thinking of going hunting in the woods sometime," she said, smiling."Look, I am not joking; either you tell me or I deal with you in the best way I see fit," I threatened her immediately."Luis, please, I already told you the truth; you can go ask Marcus," she pleaded, and I hurried out of my room to meet the frog—Marcus.I stormed into his room and grabbed him from his chair. “Lui
CHAPTER 36Ariella I can not believe that beast of a man locked me in here without a second thought simply because he feels I am to blame for his sister getting drunk at the party. I assumed she was going to have fun with Emma but not go to that level, but I was mistaken. I tried calling Emma and Annie, but neither of them wanted to answer.I tried Kendy's, and she picked it up. "Kendy, please tell Luis to come open the door; I am late for something," I pleaded, but she did not appear to hear anything.“Hello, hello can you hear me?" She responded, and I was weary of repeating what I had told her, so I decided to continue banging from the inside.I became exhausted and walked to the balcony, but nobody was there, and the guards could not hear me.I was ready to give up hope when Luis and David walked out. Just as he was about to get into the car, I threw water on him from above, and I could not believe how quickly David pointed the pistol in my direction before putting it back whe
CHAPTER 35Luis This woman is becoming a hazard, and I am not sure why I am showing her so much sympathy. After all that transpired, she is just being normal, if not a little strange.I just hope there's nothing I don't know about. I have seen her partly nude several times and must agree that she has great form, but what she looked like in the dress simply stole my breath away.Ariella is damn gorgeous.When we arrived at the Red Rose event, I did not anticipate her agreeing to play Chess with a McDonald's maid, but what surprised me much more was that she beat that Monica woman.Something difficult for anybody to perform, even after several efforts. I wanted to congratulate her, but I was not ready to seem foolish.‘I'm your wife not some damn slave!” her words echoed in my head."Boss, we are home," David announced, and I immediately got out of the car to open the door for Ariella, who was furious."Please excuse me," she murmured as she stepped into the house, and I followed her,
CHAPTER 34Ariella Monica sat on the opposite side of the table, flashing me a nasty smirk. Simply glancing at her, one could tell she was dressed boldly. The chandeliers illuminated the space, and I could tell Luis was worried, though it was not evident.I've studied my devil husband."Too bad it looks like you are ready to lose when we are still not well into the game," Monica said coyly."Confidence without prudence is a hazardous habit in our world, especially when it comes from someone unfamiliar with Newton's third law, don't you think?" I replied looking into her eyes."It is not that essential anyway, I am far better at these than you would ever believe, so do yourself a favor and surrender," Monica grinned as she moved her knight."I enjoy the attitude; I only hope it lasts," I reacted, keeping my eyes on the board and moving my bishop.“Take a look at that sweetie," I added."Hmm, pretty good for a beginning, but pros do not worry," Monica grins as she scans the board."I a
CHAPTER 33Ariella “What have you done?!" Luis questioned in a gruff tone, but I had to remain cool and appear as if it did not shake my feet.“Seriously now? I thought you knew you are not just my husband but also a wonderful brother, so let your sister live her life and enjoy the world beyond these walls," I said, going to walk away when he took my hand.“Uhmm would you like anything?" I asked."We will be attending an occasion tonight; prepare to meet my designer and appear like my wife or else—""Will there ever be a day when you stop threatening me?" I cut him off before walking away.I made my way upstairs and met Marcus at Kendy's door. “Arie…—”"Please get rid of that smile I have not forgotten about our bargain yet, so get ready because I will need you tonight," I remarked before walking away.I entered my room and shut the door before standing in front of the mirror and taking a deep breath. I stroked my cheek and gently brushed away the tears that had made my eyesight clou