Antonio"s POV.
A smile escaped from my lips the moment Silvia knocked at the door. I didn't need anyone to tell me she was the one since she had called earlier to inform me about her visit. It always made me feel better to see the one lady my heart had chosen despite all the obstacles. Even though my mother would never welcome any Don Winfold family member as one of us.The moment I saw her, I wrapped my hands around her in excitement,"I miss you so much, Silvia," I said with sincerity."I miss you more babe," she chuckled as I carried her in my arms into the apartment."I love you so much, Silvia," I said and tried to kiss her but she shrugged."How could you have kept that from me?” Silvia asked and I scoffed.Our love had been the both of us secret since it was never going to be acceptable by either of our families who were once best friends but were now complete Rivals."Your reaction right now is the exact reason I never told you, to avoid making you worry,” I said remorsefully and Silvia turned in her seat to look at me."I have a plan babe and I'm working... "“Yeah, I will never hear the end of that, will I? The same words have been hearing for years," Silvia said, and I flashed her a sweet smile."Sylvia, I wanted to tell you all about your brother's threat but I didn't want to bother you," I said and she frowned.Bobby Winfold, Don Winfold's first son and Sylvia's only brother, detested me greatly for no apparent reason. If anyone would permit my affair with Sylvia, it would never be him. He sent one of his men to warn me about staying far from his sister or risk losing my life."Bother me? The only reason he spared your life was because of Don Pablo and he will keep coming until you put him in his place," She said."How do I possibly do that?""Your mom, my family hates her so much and I can tell my brother is afraid of her with how he spoke about their ordeal in the past but quickly changes topic when I try to press further," She said and I laughed."My mom? How would your brother be scared of a harmless woman? She worked for the Don even before I was born and nothing more, your brother has heavily armed men," I said defensively and Sylvia frowned."There's a lot we both don't know yet about our families and I wonder what they are protecting us from," Sylvia was right. A lot about the past had been locked away but the fragment kept haunting us.“You must have been exhausted,” I said wanting to change the topic since I noticed the room had become too tense."Yeah,"“I should go set the table for dinner,” I said, and Silvia frowned and held me back."Babe, are you not attracted to me?" She questioned innocently and I raised a brow."You know I do. I love everything about you,""Then what's stopping us from Having sex?" She asked in an unfamiliar voice and I swallowed hard."Silvia, I wouldn't want to hurt you and you know the consequences.... ""Damn the consequences, babe, my family has no right over me. I want you. I am ready to give you my body and virginity," She said holding me against herself and I smiled."Babe, let's have dinner," I said in a husky voice and she frowned and pushed me away.For a year now, Silvia and I had been having a secret affair. We became friends after meeting at a beach party, and the more we grew close, the more we knew we were in love. Silvia's family had bluntly refused to be together the moment they found out who my Mother was. Our families were sworn enemies and no matter of plea would change my mother's mind. Even when I asked for the reason she hated the Winfolds so much, my mom had always found a way to change the topic."I've missed this," I said when I raised my head from my meal and saw Silvia devouring her food."Missed what? The meal or watching me eat?" Sylvia asked, and I nodded."Both. I miss everything about us," I said before taking another spoon from his rice and curry stew."You have no idea how lonely it felt after you left," Sylvia said, and I nodded.“I'm sorry babe, well, I’m here now,” I said and She rolled her eyes."For how long?" Sylvia asked dryly, and I shrugged."Well, what matters is that I’m here right now, With you,” I said and she nodded."I don't just want right now, I want forever in your arms," Sylvia said."How long should we continue this hide-and-seek Game huh? We have to come plain with our families and force them to accept," Sylvia said, and I took a deep breath."It's more than just what we've been told, Babe, I've never seen my mom talk about someone with so much hatred as she does whenever I mention your family," I said in sincerity not wanting to hurt her."For my dad, it's always about the Don. Your granddad, hates him so much, and from what I've heard they've been rivals for years, but we can change the narrative babe, and create a new path for our lineage," Sylvia said. I could see the innocence in her eyes and wished she would understand my fears even though my love for her was greater than it. Don Pablo was my mother's boss and the man I had grown to call a grandfather since the death of my dad. I never met my biological dad, my mom claimed he died long before I was born and had always shunned conversations about him. She had given her surname. A thing that made me ridicule my schoolmate who knew my family while I was young. I had accepted my fate, I had also accepted my mother and grandmother as the only family I had. Sylvia's father Don Winfold was as influential as my granddad in Columbia They were the two Dons and the powerhouse of Columbia. My mom had always refused me getting close to Don Pablo or any of his businesses. Mom had always warned me about Don Pablo and promised that I would have a better life and not become one of his tools, despise her working for him."Take me into your arms Antonio and make me a woman, I want you," Slyvia said cutting my thought off."Sylvia..... ""I'm ready for it Antonio, I am Eighteen and should know what's best for me," She said."That's not the thing, You will gain admission into the college soon and we will be together, far from their reach and watches and then we will have enough time to plan how we can pull through," I assured her and she nodded."My dad and brother want me to further in the state and not here in Columbia anymore," She said, and my heart skipped a beat.Despite my mother's persistent pleas for me to move to New York, I decided to finish my college education in Columbia because I wanted to be with Sylvia."I'm sorry Antonio. I think my family wants me to marry a family friend's son and wants me to get acquainted with him in the state against my wish," She said and I felt my heart racing."I thought you gained admission here already. Why the sudden changes?" I questioned."It's all my brother's idea," She said shakingly"Can't we go against it for our sake?" I asked even though I knew the answer already."You have no idea what he is capable of doing if I dare go against him," She said and I nodded.A few minutes later we were both seated on my bed as my thoughts wandered. I'd given up on my desire to go far from home and discover the truth about my father because of Sylvia. My love for Sylvia had caused me to choose to let go of this yearning and focus on the two of us, even though it was difficult to stay in Columbia and make such a discovery without my mother finding out given the kind of influence she had.Upon initially seeing us together, her brother had ordered his men to physically abuse me. However, he stopped when one of them revealed that I was a member of the Don Pablo camp and that any contact with someone from the other camp would indicate an impending war or conflict.I feel hot,” she said as she unfastened the belt of her trench coat, and I swallowed hard as she took off the trenchcoat to reveal a red mini bodycon dress with spaghetti straps. The dress revealed enough of her cleavage for me to know she wasn’t wearing a bra under it.“Like my dress?” She asked with a seductive smile as she watched my eyes slowly sweep over her outfit.Seeing her full-rounded boobs made my cock hard as I tried to look away.“Sylvia,” I groaned as I took her coat from her to hang it and she grinned.She wrapped her arms around my neck and crushed her body against mine with her hips tilted against mine, and her breasts pressed against my chest, her whole body sending an undeniable message as she kissed me."Sylvia please stop," I muttered beneath my breath trying to suppress my racing passion."I want you deep inside of me. Even if this would be the first and only time, please just make me feel like a woman," She whispered and I shut my eyes. I had no notion what to anticipate going into my first sexual experience.This wasn’t what I had planned or the way I had planned for us to go about it. I liked her and wanted her in my life forever. I had dreamed of us having our first sex the night of our wedding and pleasuring her in all possible ways. Free from the chaos and noise of families and haters."Making love to you will make you mine forever," I muttered and she smiled."That's all I want to be yours forever," She replied softly and pulled me closer to her.since she was unwilling to listen and had her mind made up, I parted my lips to give in to her requests. I put my arms around her waist and raised her so she could sit on top of me.With our hearts pounding, I watched as she undid my trousers and pulled my briefs down my legs and over my thighs."What are you doing?" I questioned."I spent the entire night browsing the internet for tutorials on how to make our first sex enjoyable," she stated naively, causing an uncontrollable smile to appear on my lips.“I want to see it, and feel it,” she said as she met my gaze, and I gave her a nod and watched as she brushed the length of my cock with her palm.“It is hot and feels smooth,” she said as she continued to brush it, while I shut my eyes as I fought the urge to pull her back up.“Sylvia, you’re killing me,” I said in a husky voice.“Can I put it in my mouth? I’ve always wondered what it feels like to give a blowjob,” she said unashamedly and I nodded. It seems we both had the same thought going through our minds.“I’d be happy to be your first,” I said."And only one," she whispered, causing me to sigh as she moved her inexperienced lips to my cock.Sylvia's pov. "Fuck.... Sylvia," He muttered in a husky voice as I pulled my lips away from his cock and watched in satisfaction as he slurped his juice all over the bed.All I wanted was to pleasure him and make him moan. With my stepbrother's loathing for anything and everyone associated with Don Pablo, I didn't mind sacrificing everything for our love, even though it seemed so unattainable. His animosity toward Antonio's mother, Monalisa Parker, was more severe. To have the tension between our families ruin the moment was the last thing I desired. Being that this would be our first sexual experience, for a few minutes we were both confused and had no idea what to do. "I thought you made research already," He teased and I chuckled. "I guessed I only remembered how to give a blow job," I said shyly. "How about we see an erotic movie together? " I nodded voluntarily and watched him walk into the kitchen with his dangling cock. He got two empty glasses, a bottle of juice, and a
Sylvia's pov, The Next morning, the joy in my heart was short-lived as I sneaked back into the house and saw the look of sadness on my cousin's face. Her expression was one of fear and worry, and I knew immediately that something was wrong. "Your brother Is here," She spoke to me in a hushed voice, barely audible, I knew what that meant. It meant I was in trouble, I felt my heart sink as I realized the gravity of the situation."Where is he?" I asked calmly and she pointed to the living room. As I walked into the living room, I saw my brother Bobby standing near the window, flanked by a few of his men. He turned to look at me, and his face was expressionless. I knew that look, and it meant trouble. My heart was pounding in my chest, and I tried to keep my composure as I walked towards him. "Where have you been?" He questioned and I swallowed hard as I tried to compose a few words. "I took a drive to cool off," I stuttered and Bobby smiled as he walked up to me. "You went out for
Antonio's Pov, "You cannot love a Winfold, Antonio!" my mother screamed, her face flushed with anger. "It would bring nothing but shame and dishonor upon our family." I looked at her, dumbfounded. I had never seen her so furious, and I struggled to find the words to respond. "But why, Mother?" I pleaded, my voice rising. "Why can't you accept my happiness? She makes me feel alive, she makes me feel loved." I could see the disappointment in her eyes, "I have seen the pain and destruction that the Winfolds have caused many, and I cannot in good conscience allow you to marry into that family, It would only lead to heartache and misery for you, and I cannot bear to see you suffer." She pleaded. "Mom, but Sylvia is different," I said defensively and she shook her head. "She's a winfold and has her blood flowing in her veins. She is just like her family. Cold-hearted and evil"My mom added. "That's a gross generalization, Mom, you're condemning Sylvia based on the actions of her family
Joe-Bruno's POV. "On the outskirts of Choco, Columbia lived a man called Joe Bruno. Someone who had learned to relish his own company and that of his seven-year-old daughter Isabella. To Him, only she was important." Martin teased. The moment I heard those words I knew it was Martins, my very good friend. I smiled and turned to look at him. "He also loves his coffee Shop where he makes quality coffees for the people of Choco, " we both chorused and hugged each other. Two years have passed since our last encounter, so I was surprised to learn that he could still recall Isabella's all-time favorite poetry. She would always sing them to me while I prepared coffee for customers in the early hours of the day. I remarked, "You are wise to have added her present age to her favorite rhythms," and we both burst out laughing. "Where Is Isabella," Martins questioned as he looked around my shop in search of her. "Bella started school last year and has gone to school," I replied. "It's
Monalisa Parker's Pov. The last heist had claimed the lives of four of my men and left me heartbroken. The last thing I wanted was for Don to sweep that under the carpet without proper compensation. Even when I had wanted to break free from Don's grip for the sake of my son, He has always found a way to bring me back to the gang. I would never want my son to find out how dirty my work for Don was just to keep us alive. As I walked into Don's mansion for the urgent meeting he had called all I could think of was how I almost lost my life even when I was the best female gangster in Don's team. Was I getting too old for operation already? Perhaps I wasn't prepared for the operation or the years I had gone into hiding for the sake of my children had made me weak.The last thing I wanted was to let anyone find out how I had run for cover when the shooting by the police became intense and had abandoned my men to face them by themselves. Everyone was seated at the table waiting for Don's
Monalisa's POV. "This is a bad idea and you know it," Missy said. "Do I have a choice? You talk like I do and I am refusing to accept it," I said angrily and she sighed. "Facing Bruno after all these years shouldn't be an option. That guy almost made you kill yourself when he got married... ""You don't have to remind me about all that, I remember and I have my plan after Don's mission with him is over," I said. "And you think Don's mission with Him would be done after the heist? " Missy scowled. "You should know Don better Lisa, He wouldn't let us go that freely," Missy added and I frowned. She was right. Don releasing us unhindered after this assignment was impossible. He had previously made promises to others, and we never heard from them again after they departed. There are rumors that he killed them, but no one has been able to provide evidence. "How are you even sure Joe Bruno is still alive?" Missy questioned. "Because I keep seeing him in my dreams putting a bullet
Joe Bruno's POV. Martin's words kept bothering me throughout the night, making it impossible for me to fall asleep. How on earth was I not aware my wife was pregnant? I wished I could see Martina again, to live a new, tranquil life together, as she had always desired. "Daddy, It's morning already," Isabella said as she walked into my room and I smiled. She was my only consolation since she was Martina's replica. "Yes my not-so-little princess," I said and poked her nose while she laughed cheerfully as usual. I wished I could be as cheerful as my daughter was. Even when I try hard not to think about my past, I can't let go of the constant fear I keep having about my past haunting her someday. I would have chosen the better option if I had been given one. I was naive and all I wanted was a better life for myself. My mother had been continuously humiliated by my father till she passed away, leaving my two sisters and me. Malissa and Selena. Nobody knew Selena's whereabouts, a
Monalisa Parker's POV. "Lisa, You can still change your mind," Missa said as soon as we got to Bobby's residence. The mansion's strategic positions were manned by snipers equipped with advanced weaponry. Like Don Pablo, Don Winfold was a man of courage. They had been fierce rivals and each other's worst nightmares. Even when his security wasn't on guard, nobody dared to enter Don Winfold's mansion. After a botched business, they got into an intense dispute, and Don-Winfold attempted, but failed, to stage a coup against Don Pablo. Don Pablo planned to send four of his strongest men to Winfold's house at night in revenge. Bruno's late friends Alex, Pascal, Bruno, and I. Bruno had insisted he would go alone and deliver Don Pablo's message. Since Winfold wouldn't spare his life if they caught me, I tried to persuade him out of it because we all didn't think that was possible. He had humiliated their son by making him apologize to me. Pascal became enraged and told the winfold abo