Chapter 29Alessia’s POVThe next day, while Clarissa and I were inside the studio to finish some last touch-ups, Johnny came walking inside.His hair fell onto his forehead, and his hands were shoved into the pockets of his suit.Clarissa walked up to him, wrapping her arms around him and whispering something to him. She kisses him on the cheeks, then leaves.He nodded and walked closer to me, and I put the last paint on its shelf, turning to him.He cleared his voice and stood next to the table, biting my lips I went and stood next to him.It was silent between us when I heard him say, "My mother came to me this morning and told me what happened yesterday."I looked away and suddenly found the floor more interesting.He cleared his throat again. "I'm sorry for the way I acted; I'm not that kind of man who shouts or abuses women."Biting my lips, I nodded."I can't tell you why I acted the way I did, even though I know you have a suspension about who my siblings are."I nodded as he l
Chapter 30Johnny’s POVI found myself waking up before five in the morning, feeling excited about today. I'm not sure why, maybe because Alessia forgave me so quickly?I showered and wrapped the towel around me before walking to my closet. I decided to wear a pair of jeans and a black button-up shirt with my black dress shoes.By the time I was done, the clock showed six.I groaned, wondering if Alessia was ready yet. Just as I wanted to go to her room, I heard a knock on my door.Opening the door, I saw my mother standing there smiling, still in her pajamas. "Good morning, mom." I greeted her with a smile.She looked me up and down and said, "It's good to see you in casual wear instead of a suit." She said it with a sly grin.I rolled my eyes, stepping back so that she could come in.She walked in and sat on my bed, "I just want to check up on you before you go out.""I know that’s not the real reason you’re here, mom.” I said I was closing the door.She shrugged and asked, "Why did
Chapter 31Alessia’s POVI watched as the car disappeared when I finally went inside."Alessia, your back is early," Clarissa said as she looked over my shoulder."Where's Johnny? Didn't he come with you?"I looked at her, not knowing how to tell her what Johnny went to do. "He went to Ciro."She raised her eyebrows and covered her mouth as if she realized something."They are going to kill Francisco; he found out what he did to you."I nodded. "I don't know about the killing part but yes, he found out about the bruises. I forgot about it." I whispered."O, my dear. I am so sorry, but sooner or later he would have found out."I just nodded, not knowing what to say."Don't worry, dear; Johnny can take care of himself. Come, let's get some hot chocolate; it looks like you need it." She smiled at me.I followed her to the kitchen and noticed Elma busy making food for an army."Are you expecting any visitors?" I couldn't help but ask.Elma looked up to me and smiled broadly. "Yes, my husb
Chapter 32Alessia’s POVLast night was nice. Johnny's grandpa is a sweet old man, except for the fact that he kept saying that Johnny and I are dating.I went up to my room just after dinner—well, more like after my third glass of wine. I can't believe that I was tipsy.The bedroom door opened and Johnny walked in, smiling at me. Gosh, that smile."I see you are up. Breakfast is ready." He said this while looking at me.I nodded. "Thank you. I'm just going to take a quick shower. Give me ten minutes."He nodded and walked out of my room. I quickly got up and went to my closet, where I decided to wear my ripped denim and a white t-shirt with my red trench coat.I quickly showered and got dressed. I put my hair in a high ponytail and walked out of the room.I hear music coming from downstairs, wondering what's happening.Ciro and Johnny were already seated and had served their food when I entered."What's with the music"? I asked them."Grandma and grandpa have some friends over; they
Chapter 33Alessia’s POVEver since what happened this morning, things have been weird between Johnny and me. I wonder if he heard me in the shower. Because just after I was done, I found him in my room. To make things worse, Elma would point out my blushing face whenever she saw me with Johnny, but he just acts like nothing has happened, or maybe I'm overthinking. Elma, Clarissa, and I stayed up drinking wine and just talking."Do you want to see what the boys looked like when they were younger?" Clarissa asked me."I will tell her the embarrassing stories." Elma now also smiles at us."Yeah, sure, why not?" I said, pouring myself another glass of wine.Clarissa went to get the albums and soon the three of us laughed at the baby pictures of Johnny. I noticed that, at the age of six or seven, Ciro came into the picture."Where are Ciro's parents?" I asked the two ladies in front of me.Elma looked sad all of a sudden. "That's something he has to tell you; it's not our story to tell.
Chapter 34Alessia’s POVI had just finished my shower when there was a knock on my door. I quickly wrapped my towel around me, walked to the door, and opened it, finding Johnny on the other side. "Hey!" I smiled at him.He didn't smile or acknowledge me; instead, he pushed past me and walked into my room. I frowned, was confused, and brushed it off.He placed down a few boxes, and I guess it's for the ball that's happening tonight. "Here is your dress for the ball tonight," he said, looking anywhere but at me."Thank you, but you didn't have to.""It's not a big deal, Alessia," he said rudely.I hummed, "Is everything alright?"He turned towards me, and the look in his eyes scared me; it wasn't the same look he had last night."What's wrong?" I asked, stepping back, afraid of this man in front of me."You and I will never get close."My eyes widened. Look, I..." "No, because of you, my men are being attacked back home; because of you, they see me as weak; and because of you, my bes
Chapter 35Johnny’s POVI was talking to some of the other mafia bosses not wanting to be near Alessia, and I knew that I wouldn't stop myself from doing something stupid. She looks breathtaking in that dress.I was making my way over to grandpa when Susan stopped me."Hey, handsome," She purred at me, touching my arm."Susan," I said in a cold voice, wanting to get away from this barbie."Oh, you don't take that tone out on me.""What do you want, Susan?" I became increasingly irritated by her presence."You, you know, just like old times when we used to fuck in one of the rooms", she said seductively."I don't have time for this, Susan. Look, you're a good fuck and that's all," I said, smirking at her.She started to giggle, "Johnny, you know you want to go somewhere more private", She said she was putting her hands on my crouch.I looked up and saw Alessia looking our way; she looks sad, but I can't be with her.I look down at her, thinking that maybe this is just what I need to ge
Chapter 36Warning! This chapter contains violent scenes! Read at your own risk. Alessia’s POVJohnny...He was dressed in a denim and black shirt with his hair combed back. He looked at me with disgust.Samuele, Stefano, Ciro, Luca, and the girls stood by his side with the same look on their faces. I called out to them, but they didn't answer; they just kept staring at me with hate. I looked behind them and saw Elma, Clarissa, and grandpa looking at me the same way."Johnny!" He didn't look at me; instead, they started walking away from me."Johnny please!" I sobbed.He turned around and looked at me, "I told you there will never be a US; just look at yourself so fucking disgusting. Do you think anyone will ever love you? You deserve to be abused." He looks over my shoulder and says, "Make it painful."I turned around, and my eyes widen when I see my father smirking, "You thought that they would help you? No one will love you, Alessia. Take her to the basement." Someone grabbed m