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 1Atlanta, Georgia ~Ariella~"If you move your head, you will die, so you better stand still, woman," Emily said, as Luis stood next to her without saying anything. I am not sure how a wife and lover can live together.Examinations were quickly approaching, and I had not yet paid my outstanding examination fees. As a law student, things have been difficult, but holding onto the hope of one day making my father proud has kept me going. I know things would not have progressed this far if my mother, the only person who truly provided me with everything I needed, was still alive. A brave and supportive woman who had always fueled my desire to become a top lawyer left when I did not expect her to, and now I am stuck in a mess I do not know how to get out of. I took on a serving job for the night because I knew the money I would make would be more than enough to pay for my exam and buy a gift for my father's birthday. I had never served before but was eager to do so because I did
CHAPTER 2Ariella I finished dressing and made my way downstairs, amazed at how romantic Luis was pretending to be. "Oh, there comes my darling wife," Lius said, approaching me as I took my final step. He reached out for my hand and kissed it. "Papa," I smiled as I sat on the couch beside him holding back my tears."How are you doing, princess? I have missed you; why didn't you tell me you loved Lius and not Enrico?" He asked, and I had no idea how to respond.“No, it's not like that I —" "Dad, Ariella, and I are very sorry; we should have told you sooner," Luis interrupted me."Yes, I am sorry papa," I agreed, not wanting Luis to reveal any secrets."I will forgive both of you, but not again," Dad said, and we smiled at each other."I will excuse both of you and come back later to have fun," Luis said, exiting the living room."Madam, would you like us to bring you anything?" the maid inquired, standing beside my father.“Uh, no, I'm OK. Just make my father coffee and bring it to
CHAPTER 3Atlanta, Georgia Luis Ariella is undeniably beautiful and intelligent. I am relieved Enrico did not get to make the first move; otherwise, my entire Mafia would be in trouble. "Boss, we sent the message to Enrico," David, my right-hand man, said, standing on the opposite side of the table. "Good, I can not wait to hear from him," I replied, smiling devilishly."You outsmarted him on this one," David responded."I always enjoy crushing my rivals' pride.”“So, what are we going to do with Ms. Johnson?” David asked."Ms. Johnson huh? Do not let anyone hear you call her by her original surname," I told him as I prepared my cigarette."Sure, Boss, I won't," David agreed before approaching me with a lighter.He returned to stand at the door while I completed some paperwork. "May I come in?" I heard a voice ask from outside, and I looked up to see Emily."I hope you came for something important because you, of all people, know how much I dislike being disturbed," I said, looking
CHAPTER 4Ariella “Please don't shoot!" I exclaimed as I opened my eyes."Mrs. Deluca calm down,” a strange man said."Who—who are you?” I asked."My name is Thomas Guerra. I am Deluca's family doctor, which means I will be your doctor as well," the man said, and I confirmed with his dressing.“OK, what happened?" I asked, feeling so weak."Your fear of guns got the best of you, and you passed out," Luis explained as he walked in.I felt like jumping on him and slicing him up; how dare he point a gun at me? “You will —" I could not even finish my sentence because I started to feel weaker.“What's happening to her?" Luis asked the doctor."Nothing; it is just the side effect of the medication I gave her. Mrs. Deluca will come around soon, and please ensure she eats enough," the doctor said before walking away."David accompany him,” Luis said while walking towards me."Ariella Johnson, the only adamant law student to bring down the mafia, why do you think you are brave enough if you
CHAPTER 5Atlanta, Georgia Enrico "Call everyone here right now!" I told my right hand, Mathews, in an angry tone.“Boss, is everything OK?" He asked, but I threw everything on my table to the ground and turned it over.“Are you going or should I do it myself?" I asked him this time, pointing a gun directly at his chest, and we both knew my bullets never missed. "I—I will," he said quickly, hurrying out.I was still in my office, destroying everything in my path as a sense of defeat burned inside me. "Oh my goodness, Enrico, what is the matter?" Monica inquired as she and my men hurried into my office."I should be asking all of you that now," I said, staring at everyone fiercely, including Monica, who did not bow her head like the others because she was my girlfriend."What happened, Enrico—did the Delucas offend you, or is it that stubborn bitch?" Monica asked as she attempted to approach me, but I pointed my gun at her."Stop or you might regret taking another step," I warned in
CHAPTER 6Ariella I'm so worried and don't even know what to do. I know Lius has his men closely watching me on campus and everywhere I go from now on. I was in the car thinking about something when the driver took out a black card and a lunch box. "Mrs. Deluca, sir, asked me to give you this," he said, and I just wanted to throw it all away but could not because I was not sure what punishment I would face if I did. "I am fine; you can take that back. I will manage," I said, faking a smile."Madam, please take it; I will lose my life or break a bone if I return this to Mr. Deluca," the driver begged, but how was that going to be my problem? I assured him that nothing would happen and was about to get out of the car when I remembered how blood dripped from Luis' face when he forced me to sign the paperwork, so I quickly returned to take the card and launch box."I am sorry I was not thinking straight," I said, apologizing for nearly killing the innocent driver.“Ariella!" I heard Emm
CHAPTER 7Ariella Emma seemed to have a lot of questions after class. "I think I need to tell the both of you something," I said as I was about to speak when she interrupted me. “When did this happen?" "It is not what you think; I was forced into this whole thing, and I would not want anything to do with the Mafia. Just help me get out of this mess; I'm—”"Honey, you should not say stuff like that; people might think I am mistreating you, right Klara?" Luis interrupted, handing Klara a box of chocolates.“Ye—Yes,” she stuttered with fear in her tone."Calm down, I am your brother-in-law, so I do not mean any harm to you, my wife, and I have to go home now; if you do not mind, I can have my driver drop you off," Luis said, and Emma hesitated, but Klara gave in. We all went to the car, and the driver went to drop off Klara and Emma before driving us home. Luis removed his arm from my shoulder as soon as the car came to a stop and pulled me out by hand. "What are you doing? Let go." I
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
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 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