Diego's POV A soft knock came at my door, then it creaked open. Luis stepped in, his face etched with worry. I glanced at him and looked away, sighing.“Diego,” he called.“Just leave, Luis. Leave me.”Luis hadn't abandoned me, the only one who tried to coax me into the daylight. But I wasn't still alright.“How long do you intend to lie down on the bed, doing nothing?”I heaved.“Come on, Diego,” he said, his voice gentle. “You can't be like this forever.”I grunted, turning my head away. The thought of feigning normalcy was exhausting.“Don't let guilt eat you up. Snap out of it, man.”“Go away. I want to be alone.”“For real, you didn't mean for it to happen,” Luis said. “You were betrayed and deceived by your family.” “Have you found them? Antonio and Miguel?”Luis shook his head. “I haven't. They went under the radar again.”I grunted again, louder than before.“Don't worry. I'll find them within three days.”“Whatever, just leave. I don't want to talk,” I said.There was a bri
Adriana's POV As I stumbled back, Juan held me from falling. I didn't believe what Miguel said. I didn't want to. It wasn't true.I stared at Diego, expecting him to say something. He stood, glaring at Miguel.“Ask him for yourself. He will tell you if I'm lying or not.”“Diego, what is he saying? Tell us,” Camilia said. I went to closer to Diego. “What is he saying, Diego. I know it's a lie, right?”“It's not a lie, Mrs. If he doesn't want to talk, ask Luis.”I looked at Luis and went to him. “Luis, please what is he saying? Do you know about what he just said? Both Luis and Diego didn't speak. They just looked at me, their eyes filled with regrets.“Just tell me, don't keep shut. I want to know,” I shouted, my voice echoing off the walls.“Diego, what is he saying?” I asked again, holding his hand.Diego looked at me and embraced me. “It was a mistake, Adriana. I didn't mean to do it, it was my fault,” he said. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I pulled myself away from his
Adriana's POV {One Month Later}I paced about in the living room, rubbing my hands together and constantly glancing towards the staircase. The black slim gown I wore swept the floor as I paced. Today was my father's burial and also the day I finally got to stay beside Diego for a long time.Ever since the night we slept together, Diego had been distant towards me. He barely talked to me or look at me. Whenever he would come home and see me in the living room, he would walk right past me, without a word.Whenever is was time for dinner and he came and saw me there, he would either eat silently or instruct the servant to bring his food to his room; even if he didn't like eating in his room.I glanced towards the stairs again and saw Diego descending. He wore a black suit and fixed his hair neatly. He looked handsome and I couldn't look away.He glanced at me but quickly averted his eyes. “Umm…. Diego, I need to tell you something important,” I said as he was about to leave the house.
Diego's POV I gazed towards the window and darkness had covered everywhere. I dropped the bottle of wine I held on the floor beside me and stood up from the sofa. I reeked of alcohol and it was evident.As I tried to move, I staggered back, holding the sofa for support. Then, I staggered to the door and left the room.As I strolled in the passageway, I reached Adriana's room door and stopped. I couldn't hear any sound coming from the room. “Has she slept?” I wondered.I slowly opened her room door and entered inside. She was crouched on the bed, her knees drawn up to her chest and her face buried on her knees. I strode to her and stood there, listening to her whimperings and silent sobs. “Adriana,” I called. She quickly raised her head and looked at me. Her eyes were red and swollen from excessive crying and she was worn out.Before I could say another word, she stood and hugged me tightly. Her sobs increased and tears began to roll down her eyes and onto my shoulder.My heart skip
Diego's POV I stared at Miguel, really seeing him for the first time in years. The smile, the laughter, the camaraderie with our father —it was the real him. He didn't need to wear a mask to hide his true nature.Rage, raw and untamed, surged through me. I didn't know what to do about the mess I had created. I lunged at Marco, grabbing him by the collar, pulling him from where he stood beside my father.“You!” I roared, my voice filled with fury I didn't know I possessed. “After all these years, you are still trying to kill me? You want to make sure I die at all costs?”My father approached me and tried to push me away from Miguel. “Enough, Diego! You caused this to happen to you.”I paused, looking at my dad and still grabbing Miguel’s collar. “I caused this? You were in on all his plans all this time?”“We had to kill you at all costs,” my father said.I glared at Miguel and he chuckled, his eyes a flicker of something dangerous. “You've killed Mr Javier right? What are you gonna
Diego's POV {Four days later}As I was in my room, preparing to go out, Luis knocked and entered my room. I glanced at him and continued to button my shirt.“Where are you going, Diego?”I didn't respond and focused on knotting my tie. He came closer and stood beside me.“You haven't recovered yet? Where are you going?”I sighed. “Don't make a big deal out of this,” I said. “This isn't the first time that I've been hit by a dagger or something more dangerous.”“Even so, Diego, you can't leave the house for now. Your life is still in danger.”I stopped what I was doing and turned to face Luis. “Enough with that, Luis. I've recovered and I'm fine.”“Alright. But where are you going? Let me follow you.”“I'm going to see my father,” I said, resuming with my tie. “And you can't follow me.”He sat down on the sofa, looking at me. “You have finally decided to attend your brother's death anniversary?”I paused, narrowing my eyes. “Is it today? Dammit.” I sat on the bed, rubbing my temples.