I tilt my head as I look at the serious face of Sain Czar. There is an evident darkness lurking in the corner of his eyes and I am not sure what is that for. He's suppressing the dangerous aura around him but the light creased on his forehead is like an indication that I'm giving him a hard time while the clenching of his jaw was his way to control his temper. I bit the inside of my mouth and straighten my back. We're in the gazebo right now because I insist that we need to talk. "You're standing too far," he stated in a low tone of voice. "Come closer" My gaze check our distance. I'm standing about five feet away from him just enough to keep myself safe because he looks like a volcano that ready to erupt any minute by now. Precaution is better than cure, I don't know and I haven't witness how ruthless and merciless he could be. "Selena" he called my attention when I didn't move.I lifted my head and our gaze collided."You're not planning grab my neck and choke me, right?" I make
"The outside of these walls is dangerous for you, Signora" Nicolai told me when the car stop in front of the tall gate waiting it to open for us leaving the vicinity of Ildefonso's Residence. Dangerous? I look out of the window and rested my head while scanning my eyes around with my hands clasp together."I don't think there is a safe place for me since I become an Ildefonso's woman" I whisper as the car start moving when the gate finally open.Does he think Ildefonso's Residence is the safest place for me? He's been part of the Ilde Famiglia for how many years and I am just someone who suddenly puff out on the air. None of them expected me, perhaps, Sain doesn't expect me either although I was chosen to become his future wife.Nicolai should know better, there is no safe place in this world for Ildefonso's women. Even Sain is aware with that fact. Women in their clan can't live a normal and longer life because they all end up dying. They were like the target board, they received
I wasn't able to response immediately because I am taken aback. I was not expecting him to patiently talk to me right now because he was furious when we left the mansion. The heat of his palm on my waist sip through my skin and I couldn't help to stop the bolt of electric sensation that running through my veins. I press my lips together and bit the inside of my mouth. "Alright" I nod.I was about to tiptoe for me to reach his lips but Sain bend down to level his head to mine. I stop with my attempt to kiss him but the jerk lean closer and kiss me instead. My eyes widened and I felt how his lips curved into a smile against mine so I instantly pulled away. "You kissed me!" I hissed, frowning.He shrug his shoulder and slide his hands on the pocket of his jeans. My gaze sharpen but Sain was not bothered at all. My eyes went to Nicolai and Vencer until it landed to Pierro."Eyes on me, wife" I flinch and shifted back my gaze at my demanding husband."We will talk tomorrow" he said firm
"Where are you going, Selena?" I stop on my track the moment I heard Mrs. Castania's voice behind me. I lick my lower lip and straighten my back before I slowly turn around to face her. She's wearing her night dress ready for bed while holding a cup of tea if I am not mistaken because I could smell the sweet scent of honey with a mixture of rosemary. Her eyes automatically train on me from head to toe back to my face. There is a glint of confusion in her eyes seeing me on my short hair while wearing an all black clothes. She take a small steps closer until her pace turn quick to approach me. Her hand reach my arm and cautiously look around as if it already sink in to her where I'm planning to go. "You can't leave, Miss. It's dangerous, Ildefonso's men are just probably around to guard this house because you are here" she whisper, afraid that someone might hear what she said.My face went serious. We are both standing in the dimly lighted living room near the glass window. The maids
The clear night sky suddenly covers with heavy dark clouds. Slowly, the small droplets of rain begun pouring down from the sky and as the second passed by it turns heavy creating a clattering sound as it hits on the roof of the car. The beautiful night sky turn gloomy and the glass window beside me slowly covers with moist and fogs.I press my lips together, the inclement weather stirred something inside me. It drags me back on that night. I recall how the rain pours heavily from the sky that night while I was watching how the huge fire swallow our house. Together with the raindrops, my tears was blinding my eyes. The fire was so huge that even the heavy rain doesn't make it stop. I was crying and screaming for help but no one listen. The inclement weather that night get along with my breaking heart and grieving soul. And up until now, everything was all vivid inside my head.Enzo was right. How did I manage to hold back seeing my enemy every day? I fisted my hands and my gaze sharpe
The dining room is filled with silence as we eat our dinner. Enzo was right, my father indeed prepare a dinner for us. The table is filled with different kind of dishes, most of it are my favorites and my brother's favorite except with my father's wine of course- his favorite wine that was place near him. The only thing I can hear is the sound of our utensils. The silence is so deafening and it's giving me an uncomfortable feeling when in fact I am used into this kind of set up. I mean, I grew up in this kind of silence. This is not new to me but suddenly, it feels different. So different from my previous meal time together with Sain Czar. I bite the inside of my mouth and slice the steak slowly. The surrounding feels cold and it's bothering me that Apollo who's sitting right beside me is giving me a cold shoulder. He doesn't even give me a single glance since I arrived and I am sure that Jaxer and Pollux could feel the tension between us. Well, I wanted to talk to him. I don't wa
"Come here hija, don't be afraid"I bit my lower lip and clasp my fingers together. My small feet start to make a step closer to the smiling face of Luscio Costello. I could feel the fast beating of my heart but at the same time couldn't ignore the white sheep stuff toy he's holding. He said it was a gift for me because I was a good girl. I stop when I take about five steps away from my previous spot and the slowly I look at the lady who brought me in this beautiful huge house. I look at her with my innocent eyes flashing the hesitation. I am silently asking permission from her because she was always with me during my speech therapy. I tried to open my mouth to create a small sound but no voice came out and all I could do is to talk to her through my eyes."He's a friend sweetie. He save you remember? You can trust him" the woman said with a warm smile.Yes... He save me."Come here now, hija. Give me a hug, it's been a week since I last visited you in the hospital right?" Luscio Cos
I went back to Castania Mansion with a lot of thoughts inside my head. I couldn't seem to process what Enzo told me. I am uncertain if I suppose to feel special because I am the first Costello woman. Perhaps, the reason was because I don't really know why I am the first Costello woman even after how many generations has passed. I just couldn't believe that there is no Costello woman was born because come to think of it, I am not a Costello by blood. I was adopted and it was given to me. It was like a privilege that was gifted to me. Why it was gifted to me? In what way Dad consider me as special? I am a woman to begin with. None of them trust a woman and yet they are trusting me. Someone like me who doesn't even belong in their clan in the first place. I took a deep breath and start brushing my hair. I just finished taking shower and changing my clothes. My body feels tired but I couldn't force myself to sleep. My senses are all wide awake, my mind is filled with unnecessary thought