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No Way Back to Sicily

No Way Back to Sicily

Short Story · Mafia
By:  M. June Completed
Language: English
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Tragic Love

Plot Twists

Melodramatic

Mafia

Scumbag

Independence

Countdown

Marriage

Winning Back the Wife

I had been secretly dating Carlo Mandelli, heir to the Mandelli Mafia family, for five years when he finally agreed to marry me. A month before our supposed wedding, I went to discuss the guest list with him, but I overheard him talking to his underboss. "Your wedding to Ginetta is in seven days. What about Alessia?" Carlo's underboss asked. Carlo answered without hesitation, "Ginetta and I grew up together. Our marriage is for the good of the Mandelli family, not for love. I can't make Alessia my wife, but I'll give her all my love. She'll understand. Once the alliance is secured, I'll give Alessia a wedding ceremony of her own." His underboss shrugged and continued, "Then you'd better explain things to Alessia clearly. She's already pregnant, and stress isn't good for her." Carlo smiled but said nothing. Standing outside the door, I stared at the guest list I had just finished writing. I struggled to take in what I had just heard. Carlo had once promised to make me the happiest, most beautiful bride. He'd spent the past month secretly planning the wedding venue. I thought he was preparing a surprise for me, but he had actually been planning his wedding to another woman! Carlo thought I would love him no matter what, but he was wrong. I wouldn't spend the rest of my life with a man who was married to someone else. I decided I would leave on his wedding day and end things for good.

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Chapter 1

Chapter 1

Ginetta Giordano placed the stack of invitations in front of Carlo Mandelli.

"I've finished writing the wedding invitations," she said.

"Thanks for your hard work." Carlo affectionately kissed her on the cheek.

I peered through the crack in the study door and watched them, feeling a deep ache in my chest.

There could only be one bride at the wedding, and it wouldn't be me.

I turned and went back to my bedroom. I tore up the guest list I had prepared and flushed the pieces down the toilet.

Just then, someone opened the bedroom door quietly.

Carlo walked toward me. "Alessia, get some rest at home today. I have something to take care of."

As he approached, I took a step back and avoided his outstretched hand.

Carlo froze. "I'm sorry I can't spend your birthday with you today. I'll make it up to you later."

I remembered how close he had been to Ginetta just moments ago, and tears nearly filled my eyes again.

"Okay." I fought back my tears. Unable to speak, I just nodded.

Carlo hurriedly wiped away my tears with his fingers. "Alessia, what's wrong? Does your stomach hurt?"

I looked him in the eye. "I'm fine. You should go."

A look of concern crossed Carlo's face, and he pulled me into his arms. "Alessia, no matter what happens, you're the only one I love."

"Carlo, I need to rest." I was exhausted and didn't want to hear any of it.

He studied me with a troubled look.

"Okay. I'll take care of some family business and come back to spend time with you later."

He planned to marry another woman and have a child with her behind my back, yet he still expected me to wait for him.

Just three months ago, we were happily planning our wedding. Now, I learned he was actually going to marry someone else!

After saying that, Carlo turned and left the villa with Ginetta.

I stood by the second-floor window and watched him and Ginetta get into the car, holding hands and laughing together.

He had even forgotten the goodbye kiss he always gave me before leaving.

I rested my hand on my belly as my feelings for him slowly faded.

I took out my phone and contacted Francesca Bellini, the professor who had been trying to recruit me.

"Professor Bellini, I've made up my mind. I'll join your lab and accept the research position that requires us to work in isolation."

Francesca replied almost at once. "Alessia, I'm so glad you've made your decision! But weren't you preparing for your wedding?"

"Professor Bellini, the wedding is off. See you in seven days," I replied calmly.

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9 Chapters
Chapter 1
Ginetta Giordano placed the stack of invitations in front of Carlo Mandelli."I've finished writing the wedding invitations," she said."Thanks for your hard work." Carlo affectionately kissed her on the cheek.I peered through the crack in the study door and watched them, feeling a deep ache in my chest.There could only be one bride at the wedding, and it wouldn't be me.I turned and went back to my bedroom. I tore up the guest list I had prepared and flushed the pieces down the toilet. Just then, someone opened the bedroom door quietly.Carlo walked toward me. "Alessia, get some rest at home today. I have something to take care of."As he approached, I took a step back and avoided his outstretched hand.Carlo froze. "I'm sorry I can't spend your birthday with you today. I'll make it up to you later."I remembered how close he had been to Ginetta just moments ago, and tears nearly filled my eyes again."Okay." I fought back my tears. Unable to speak, I just nodded.Carlo
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Chapter 2
That night, a message from Ginetta suddenly popped up on my phone.It was a digital wedding invitation from her and Carlo. The cover showed their wedding photo. Carlo held her in his arms and kissed her passionately.I stared at their photo on my phone, unable to sleep until late into the night.Carlo still hadn't come home.I couldn't stop thinking about what he was doing and why he was still out so late.The clock on the wall seemed to move slowly. Every tick made me feel worse.It wasn't until 2:00 am that the bedroom door finally opened.In the dim light, I saw Carlo sit down on the edge of the bed. When our eyes met, he seemed surprised to find me still awake."Alessia, I didn't know you were waiting for me. I'm sorry I got back so late."Before I could speak, I noticed the red mark on his neck.I knew exactly what it meant.Carlo quickly covered his neck. His voice was filled with guilt."Alessia, don't get the wrong idea. Some bug bit me earlier."My eyes began to s
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Chapter 3
Ginetta walked toward me and looked down at my slightly rounded belly."Who's the father of your baby? Alessia, Carlo and I will be the ones who are legally married. You're just a desperate wretch who won't leave him alone! Or do you want your child to be an illegitimate bastard from the day they're born?"My hand on the railing trembled as I stared at Ginetta, unable to believe how cruel she was being."I don't want anyone coming between Carlo and me. I think you understand that," she continued. "If you keep hanging around Carlo, I can't promise I won't…" Before she could finish, Ginetta grabbed my wrist in a tight grip."That bracelet is reserved for the wife of the Mandelli family's boss. Why are you wearing it?"I fought back the pain and looked at the emerald bracelet on my wrist.Carlo had put it on my wrist three months ago when he proposed to me. He told me I was the love of his life and that we'd never be apart.But now he was going to marry Ginetta instead, and they
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Chapter 4
Pietro had me locked away in the holding room. It was pitch-black, and the air reeked of blood.I lay on the filthy bed, trying to ease the cramps in my belly. After some time, the door to the holding room suddenly swung open.Ginetta appeared in front of me. "Bring that bitch over here!"Two men grabbed my arms from either side and forced me onto my knees in front of Ginetta."I'm Carlo's wife, and I'm the only one who can have his child. The baby you're carrying is nothing but a bastard!" Ginetta snarled. Then she added, "Actually, I'm not pregnant at all. I just wanted to see if Carlo cared about me and the baby. And you've seen the result for yourself. Men, beat her up!"Ginetta stood a short distance away, directing the men beside her.The next moment, the men began kicking and punching my belly. The pain grew unbearable, and cold sweat broke out across my skin.I felt something leave my body, and the smell of fresh blood filled my nose."No! Please don't hurt my baby!"
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Chapter 5
As I stood in the Milars airport, I looked at the setting sun casting its light across the ground outside. For the first time, I felt like I had a fresh start.When I checked my phone, I saw dozens of missed calls. There were also countless new messages on my social media apps.I thought Francesca had called about the research project. When I checked, I found that all the calls and messages were from Carlo.[Alessia, where are you? Why aren't you answering my calls?][Ginetta and I are only together because of our families' deal. I've told you that you're the one I love most. Can you please stop this nonsense?][Just answer the phone! You still need to rest and recover!][If you come back now, I'll forgive you for leaving!]As I continued to ignore his messages and calls, he kept texting me, growing more desperate with each message.[Alessia, please come back. I'll marry you right now!][I know I shouldn't have lied to you. Please don't leave!][Alessia, I'll find you no matt
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Chapter 6
After I met Claire, she took me to the research institute where Francesca worked.I expected to be rusty after all these years, but the opposite was true. As soon as I picked up the lab equipment again, I knew this was where I belonged."I'm glad you've decided to come back to work." Francesca stood before me in her white lab coat, smiling warmly. "Alessia, welcome back!"Her gentle smile almost brought me to tears. For a moment, I could hardly believe I was really there.It felt like five years ago all over again. Francesca had urged me to stay in the lab, but I had chosen a very different path for Carlo.Thankfully, I still had the chance to come back.At Francesca's insistence, I took two days off to rest.Two days later, I put on my sterile lab suit and officially returned to the lab.The lab had living quarters, and this research project required us to work in a closed facility with no outside contact. We wouldn't be allowed out for at least two months.Once inside, I dev
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Chapter 7
"Alessia, I know I was wrong! Papa said I could only marry you after I had an heir. I never would have agreed to this otherwise." Carlo tried to explain, looking frantic."The wedding is just a formality. You're the only woman I've ever considered my wife!"He seemed afraid I wouldn't believe him, so he kept trying to explain. "I kept it from you because I was afraid you'd get upset and hurt. I thought I'd be free once it was all over!"I used my free hand to pry his fingers off my wrist, one by one. "I get it. Carlo, we're over. Don't come looking for me again."Carlo looked frantic. He grabbed my hand and tried to drag me toward a car parked by the road.I never expected him to do something like that. Just as I was about to call for help, a familiar figure appeared."Carlo, today is the banquet where your family will announce my pregnancy. You have to be there!"Ginetta stepped out of another car. She gave me a sharp look before turning her gaze to Carlo.She wore a loose d
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Chapter 8
After all this time in the lab, I had gotten better and better at running my experiments.Even Francesca said that at this rate, I could finish the project at least three months ahead of schedule.Just when I thought my life was finally settling down, I saw Carlo standing by the road as I left the building.He held a huge bouquet of red roses and ran straight toward me when he saw me."Alessia, it's been a long time. I'm not trying to force you to come back with me. I just want to win you back!"Carlo looked perfectly at ease, as if we had never argued or had any problems.It was as if this were just another ordinary day, and he'd come to take me home.But I only found him annoying now.I had wanted him to give me roses before, and I had told him so outright. However, he ignored my feelings and failed to understand me at all."What good are flowers? You'd be better off buying a gem at an auction. You always ask for pointless things like these."After that, I never asked him f
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Chapter 9
It wasn't until the police came to investigate that I learned Carlo had been the one who shoved me out of the way and saved my life.He had known I was holding a press conference that day, so he'd come to see me. That was when he'd seen Ginetta trying to run me over. He'd pushed me out of the way just in time.The doctors examined me at the hospital and found no physical injuries. But since I had witnessed the crash, I needed some counseling.A few days later, I learned from someone else that after saving me, Carlo had been struck by the car and killed on the spot.Ginetta had also been left paralyzed from the waist down after the car slammed into the wall.Later, I heard from an old friend that Carlo had paid a steep price to take control of the Mandelli family.The first thing he did after securing his position was announce that he would end his marriage to Ginetta.Everyone in the family opposed his decision, but no one could change his mind.In the end, the family insisted
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