"Why are you saying sorry?" My lips move attempting to say something but there's no voice came out. There is a long silence between us because Sain patiently waited for my response. His expression is impassive, I can't read what's on his mind. My continues attempt always lead me back to the dead end of a maze puzzle. I felt as if solving a maze puzzle that I couldn't find the right route to find the end.I gaze down, unintentionally my eyes landed on the glistening diamond from my wedding ring. As if on cue, I was threw back in time when my mother scolded me because I was such a hardheaded girl who intentionally gives a hard time to all of my nanny and they all end up resigning. Only Cladia stay beside me until I grew up. Cladia who teaches me not to hurt anyone despite my anger.I press my lips together and squeeze my eyes close before I lifted my head. Our gaze collide that made me sigh."Because I know you will stain your hands with blood because of me" I bit my lower lip and clas
I couldn't recall exactly how we made it home because the long drive was like in a daze. I couldn't remember anything honestly, maybe because my mind is just forcing my body that I am already fine but it was actually the opposite. Perhaps it was the effect of those freaking medicines that was directly injected to me that's why my body feels weak even more as if I was tortured for three days. By the time Sain guided me inside the house, relief instantly crept into me that lessen the exhaustion I've been experiencing. I take a deep, calming breath the moment we step in on the capacious living room. The familiar scent in the air filled my nostril and somehow, it makes me feel at ease."Welcome back home, Mia Signora" Eredia greeted me who I failed to notice when we enter. I flash a weak smile. "Thank you Erie" I saw her blushed because of my response and shyly smile at me. I mentally giggle because of that. I find this young woman adorable, for sure Enzo will like her because that guy
NEXT MORNINGSain left earlier than he used to and again, I don't know where he's up to. As I've mentioned yesterday, he was strangely busy these past few days. Well, I am not complaining because I prefer that he's not around so that I have the free will to look around the mansion. What's not good about is was because I couldn't monitor what he's doing, I am a bit worried that he's been having a serious discussion with the Ilde Famiglia council to plan something against Sintti. Wearing a long white floral midi dress, I decided to went down on the kitchen and have my breakfast in gazebo. I am not sure if Pierro and Nicolai is around or maybe they were with Sain because I felt as if I was locked inside our room, staying there the whole freaking day because of my sprained ankle. Good thing it is getting better now. Stuck in one place is not really my thing because I've been into a lot of places for the past fifteen years because of my responsibility in the organization."I feel sickened
"I'm Helena, nice meeting you Mrs. Ildefonso" Her friendly smile is suspicious, even the way she look at me as if memorizing every corner of my face because of her intent stare.Helena? Her name sound familiar. Was she the Helena Brown that Nicolai mentioned to me. The woman who was supposed to be Sain's wife but unfortunately, Sain rejected their marriage. "Helena Millie Brown," she stretches her smile even more and step closer. "I'm sure Czar already mentioned me to you" she confidently said.Out of the corner of my eyes, I saw a woman on her white blonde hair standing a few feet from us which I assume her companion. She's shamelessly staring at me and this woman who's silently boasting that she's Helena Brown."No he didn't" I replied and casually fix my hair when the wind once again stirred my hair. I stood up and her eyes automatically landed on my sprained ankle but she immediately shifted her gaze back at me.Her expression change and I am not sure if she was offended or some
I feel like most of my life was spent planning for my revenge. The world spins faster than it used to but I was left behind because I choose a different path. A path that Luscio Costello wanted me to take, the path that will save me from all of my pains and mourning. It's a bit disheartening seeing how those women like me spent their lives in a normal every day routine while I am living in the shadow chasing a prey at night and hiding in the eyes of everyone in the morning.I don't have a normal life. The only thing I find normal is when I got home after a life threatening mission and Dad made a huge dinner preparation for me. It feels normal sitting on the same table together with the man who treated me as his daughter, while getting along to his sons who I consider as my brothers. We're like a normal family except the fact that we're discussing how to kill someone over dinner.The vague memories of my childhood that I spent with my real parents is slowly fading away. Those are happ
"Mia Signora"I wheeled around at the sound of Nicolai's voice. Holding the railing of the staircase, I tilt my head with an eyes asking him. Helena already left and that was a good thing because I don't think I can stay on the same place with her the whole day. I don't know, I just really don't like the idea that she was the first woman who manage to get close to Sain Czar. Let's just say that I don't like it when someone gets ahead of me."I apologize of what Helena did or say that upset you" he sincerely said.I look at him intently. Why am I seeing a different side of him?"Do you like that woman?" I ask without hesitation.I saw him stilled for a moment. He glance on his back before shifting back his gaze at me."What made you think of that?" He query but I could feel the uneasiness lace on his voice.I raised my shoulder. "Let's just say that I'm good at guessing" Nicolai doesn't have to answer me because I already know. The instinctive response of his expression was too obviou
His skin is so soft for someone who's all too familiar with the battlefield. He held me so gently with his arms as if I was a fragile glass that he's afraid to break but contrary to his touches, his kisses is wild and burning with so much desire that I find dangerous but at the same time irresistible. I can't come to my senses, I am too drown to let go, I am fallen into his trap. I don't know when did it started but I am responding to his kisses, giving the same intensity of passion and desire. This is wrong. This is not supposed to be part of my mission. I was only distracted two things, spy Sain Czar Ildefonso and kill him but because of the contract things become out of control. I am become out of control, I did unnecessary things, say words that I am not sure if I really mean it or not. I feel unwanted emotions, swayed with simple gestures. I am not weak but whenever he's just a few steps away from me, I can't help to feel vulnerable. I like the feeling of how he treated me like
Standing in the dimly lighted balcony of Sain's room, I saw how the two guards open the gate letting the white car enter. My face become serious when another car followed after a couple of minutes. I frown, wondering what's happening but the creased on my forehead slowly disappear when I saw Helena Brown came out from the white car followed by Sixto who's riding the other car. I press my lips together and my eyes become dead with emotion. I saw how the two greeted each other with a smile on their faces. It seems that it's been a while since they had met seeing how engage they are to their conversation. Looking back at what Helena told me this morning, I guess my assumption is right. I just wonder why did she came back. What are they doing here? And last but not the least, who is Sinno? Did they cane here because of that man? The night cold breeze blows, the sound of friction of the three branches and the rustling of dry leaves added tension around me. I keep my gaze on the two and f