How hard would it be to love someone who couldn't love you back? How painful is it to chase someone that will never turn to look at you? How many litters of tears would you cry for your sacrifices? Adriana "Adi" Lopez, a beautiful, smart, and lovely person who had an unrequited love with her mafia boss. She knew this would be hard for her but who would have known that everything will turn her world outside down? None. She ignored a lot and sacrificed a lot, but she never get his heart, was it worth it?
View MoreThree girls were in the car, and they traveled through the bustling city streets, its occupants brimming with anticipation as they made their way to the headquarters of La Xiena Mafia. That's right, these three girls were part of one of the most respected mafias in their country. However, their identities were hidden. Although they are part of the underworld, they still needed to mingle outside. Thus, no one knew about it. Besides, their mafia has a legal business wherein they buy a mask for them.
Amethyst sat between her two friends and fellow members of the upper echelon, Venna and Maureen, her heart fluttering with nervous excitement. How could they not? This is the first time their boss will throw a party for his own birthday. Usually, they will only eat outside, and that's it. However, tonight was not just any celebration; it was Dylan Villarosa's birthday, the man who had captured Amethyst's heart for five long years. The man who had given them an order made them feel respected and appreciated.They couldn't help but feel more than they should. Especially, Amethyst. Everyone in their circle knew about her feelings, and sometimes they felt sorry for her.It was because Dylan was indifferent.As they neared their destination, Venna couldn't resist teasing Amethyst about her carefully chosen gift for Dylan. Even though they witnessed a lot of Amethyst's pain in pursuing Dylan, they didn't have the heart to tell her everything since they knew that Amethyst knew about it somehow.Venna jabbed Amethyst in her waist. "I wonder what extravagant present Amethyst has cooked up for our boss this year," she mused with a playful smirk. Even though it is still the same as last time, they still want to help her. "Something to win his heart, perhaps?" she said, raising an eyebrow to tease her even more.Maureen looked at Venna, and in one eye contact, she knew that Venna was just trying to build up Amethyst's confidence. Thus, she did not mind and joined in with a chuckle, her eyes twinkling mischievously. "Knowing Amethyst, it's probably something that will make all the other gifts pale in comparison. You know that she's good at buying gifts, right?" she remarked, nudging Amethyst teasingly. "You really know how to spoil him, don't you?"Venna and Maureen had always been there for Amethyst, and ever since they joined the mafia, they have never been separated from each other. Well, aside from sleeping, their condominium units are just right next to each other.Amethyst blushed at their teasing, but she couldn't help but smile at her friends' playful banter. Her worries seem to have lifted up a little. She knew that something might happen, and even so, she wanted to convey her love to him, their boss. Deep down, she hoped her gift would convey the depth of her feelings for Dylan, even if she dared not speak them aloud.She was worried, but she is ready for everything. After all, for the past years she has gifted him, none of it has made him accept her gift.Everything seems unimportant to him when it is from her. It made her heart hurt, but she didn't want to give up.As they stepped out of the car and entered the bustling headquarters, they were met with warm greetings from their fellow mafia members. Of course, these members were all the staff of their legal business. They don't want to hire someone from outside since it would be a hassle and make them feel restrained, so they just hire their own people.Amethysts were loved by everyone. From the lower members of their mafia up until their circle. This made her feel warm. However, one person seems not interested in her. Okay, she doesn't want to think about it. She just wanted to greet them back.Amethyst's heart swelled with pride as she exchanged nods and smiles with familiar faces, feeling a sense of belonging wash over her.However, as they approached the center of the room, where Dylan stood, the atmosphere shifted. While everyone else welcomed them with open arms, Dylan's gaze merely flickered in their direction before returning to his conversation, his expression unreadable.Amethyst's heart sank at the sight, a knot forming in her stomach as she exchanged worried glances with Venna and Maureen. Had she done something to upset him? Was he purposely ignoring her?Or was it because he didn't want to see her?Oh, that's right, she forgot about it. He never even tried to make her feel welcome.Despite her inner turmoil, Amethyst plastered a smile on her face and tried to push aside her doubts. After all, this is a happy occasion, and she doesn't want to ruin it. Maybe Dylan was just preoccupied with the festivities, she reasoned, forcing herself to remain optimistic.This is the only thing she could do, after all.As the night wore on, Amethyst couldn't shake the feeling of unease that lingered in the air. Even as she laughed and mingled with the other guests, her thoughts kept drifting back to Dylan, wondering why he seemed so distant.His distance is even greater than before. Amethyst knew that Dylan did not like her, and he kind of hated her. However, was this kind of distance necessary?Was it really hateful to be loved by her?Finally, as the party began to wind down and guests started to depart, Amethyst found herself standing alone in a quiet corner of the room, her heart heavy with disappointment. She had hoped tonight would be the perfect opportunity to show Dylan how much he meant to her, but instead, she was left feeling more uncertain than ever.This was just wishful thinking. Dylan saw her as nothing but a subordinate. She knew about it. However, for her, who has loved him for five years, it is still hard to swallow.Just then, she felt a gentle hand on her shoulder, and she turned to see Dylan standing beside her, his eyes softening as he looked at her. "I'm sorry for being distant tonight," he said quietly, his voice tinged with regret. "I had a lot on my mind, but that's no excuse for ignoring you."Amethyst's heart skipped a beat at his words, a rush of relief flooding through her. "It's okay," she replied softly, her eyes meeting his with unspoken longing. "As long as you're here now, that's all that matters."However, despite saying those words, Amethyst's heart couldn't calm down. It was because she knew he was lying.Everyone finally settled down. The only ones who remained in the headquarters were them, the core of the mafia.After the lively celebrations in the upper echelon, the atmosphere shifted as the members transitioned to the meeting room. It was time for them to have their own time. After all, they were core members, and it is only reasonable to have their own party.Amethyst's heart raced as she watched each person present their gifts to Dylan, her hands growing clammy with nervous anticipation. She really doesn't know if he's going to accept it or not, like the last four years. Somehow, she felt like he'd accept it, but she didn't want to have high expectations.She couldn't help but notice the thoughtful gestures and extravagant presents that adorned the table before him, each one a testament to the deep respect and admiration his subordinates held for him.Well, it is normal for them to gift him expensive things since he's generous with their own salary. Even so, Amethyst took a deep breath, as she knew this was the gift he wanted.As the last gift was presented, Amethyst felt a surge of courage welling up inside her. With a determined resolve, she stepped forward, her pulse thundering in her ears as she approached Dylan. The room fell silent as all eyes turned towards her, curiosity mingling with anticipation.They knew Amethyst, and they wanted her to succeed. This time, they wanted her gift to be accepted by Dylan.With trembling hands, Amethyst extended her gift towards Dylan, her heart pounding with every step she took. She could feel the weight of his gaze on her, his dark eyes piercing through her with an intensity that sent shivers down her spine."Happy birthday, Dylan," she murmured softly, her voice barely more than a whisper as she held out the small box towards him. "I hope you like it."She almost couldn't hear her own voice as her heart beat so loudly.Before Dylan could respond, a chorus of playful laughter erupted from the crowd, followed by a smattering of teasing remarks. It was because they knew that Amethyst had something for their boss and weren't against it. After all, they all shared the same thought: it was for Amethyst and Dylan to be together. However, it seems like a star from the start and won't be able to reach.Amethyst felt her cheeks flush crimson as she realized she had become the center of attention once again, her secret affection for Dylan laid bare for all to see.But before she could retreat into the safety of anonymity, Dylan's voice cut through the laughter like a knife, his tone stern and disapproving. "Enough," he admonished, his gaze sweeping over the room with a cold glare. Everybody shuts their mouth up. No one talks. "It's not appropriate to tease Amethyst—or anyone else—for their feelings. Show some respect."Amethyst felt a pang of pain shoot through her heart at Dylan's words, a sharp reminder of the gaping chasm that lay between them. Though he hadn't explicitly rejected her, his rebuke stung nonetheless, a stark contrast to the warmth and affection she had hoped to receive.But as the moment passed and the room fell silent once again, Amethyst forced a smile onto her lips, masking the hurt and disappointment that threatened to consume her. She had grown accustomed to hiding her true feelings, burying them deep beneath layers of stoicism and composure.How many times had she been smiling while hurting inside? She couldn't count it yet.She felt hurt.She wanted to cry.But how? She couldn't even shed tears. It was as if her tears were exhausted. For the past five years, she had been chasing her.Well, she's not blaming him. After all, it was all her intention to chase him. He had always been telling her not to chase him, but she couldn't. She's the one who doesn't know how to give up.In order for them to talk more properly, Amethyst immediately took Dylan to where he was staying. Amethyst led Dylan down a narrow path to a small, cozy house nestled among the trees. This is the only house that no one lives in, and the owner also lets him live in it because his son is not there to take care of the house. Because the house needs to be taken care of so that it doesn't get damaged immediately.Because it was the afternoon that Dylan arrived, the change in the sky could be seen immediately. The evening sun cast a warm glow over the village, adding a sense of tranquility to the scene. Dylan rarely gets to see it, so as Amethyst leads Dylan to where it's staying, Dylan can't help but be impressed.When they got to the house, Dylan looked at it. The house wasn't old, but it wasn't the kind of house he wanted Amethyst to live in either. For Dylan, all the best must be given to Amethyst. Amethyst deserves all the best; that's why the house that Amethyst lives in now is not pe
Now that he knows that Amethyst is still alive, his determination has never wavered, and his hope has raised even more. He never stopped looking for Amethyst. For seven grueling months, he poured a lot of resources and effort into finding Amethyst; even one day, he didn't stop until he got any information about Amethyst's whereabouts.With many sleepless nights and a lot of information coming in, most of it is not true. However, one day, one of his private investigators called him and said that he had the same information. A private investigator said that all the leads he got led him to a small, secluded village far from the city. The private investigator has not yet confirmed if it was true or not, but he wanted Dylan to know about it. Since he's not updating Dylan on everything he had to say, Dylan felt that his words were even more solid than those who reported him with wrong information.When Dylan received the tip from this private investigator about Amethyst's location, he did n
When Dylan brought Nancy and Alice to the front of the headquarters, he immediately returned. As he turned away, the smile he was giving to Amethyst's mother and aunt disappeared. Right now, he is happy because there is a chance that Amethyst is still alive. Now, all he had to do was find it.He will really do his best to find her.Dylan went to the floor with the elders by his side. Those old people are the ones who have always supported his decision. However, if they could do something, he wouldn't hesitate to punish them as well. Punishments are the same at all levels. It's more severe in the higher ranks because they need to be controlled.As Dylan walks the dimly lit corridors of La Xiena Mafia, he can't help but think about the things he should be doing. This is also one of the reasons why he will talk to those old people. To also get their suggestions and ideas.When Dylan was approaching the office room of the old geezers, he knew there was someone there. It was because the so
When the fire was extinguished on the floor where Amethyst's ward was, leaving the smoky ruin, they were sure it was safe. When the firefighters entered, Dylan didn't give up, so they didn't do anything but put on the firefighters' protective gear. They knew it was illegal, but they couldn't do anything because it was Dylan.Even so, when he arrived at the very floor of Amethyst's ward, he was not allowed inside the building because it was still hot. He stood at the edge of the scene; his eyes were red and filled with wild, desperate hope. He knows that there is a good chance that Amethyst is gone, but he is still clinging to the hope that Amethyst will not leave him.It didn't take long; his heart almost dropped when he saw firefighters holding a stretcher with a body wrapped around it."No," Dylan said softly. His whisper made him tremble, and he shook his head violently. "No, it can't be her," he added.When they got down, they couldn't help but ask Dylan's face for meaning. When t
When Dylan came out of Amethyst's room, his heart was heavy with conflicting emotions. He clenched his fist and couldn't help but feel the pain. He took out his phone and dialed Nathan and Alex's numbers. His fingers were still trembling. He wanted to be happy, but he was still worried.When they answered, he barely managed to get the words out of his mouth. "Meet me at my condo," he said, his voice hoarse. "I have something to tell you guys."When Nathan and Alex heard this, they didn't hesitate to go to Dylan's condo. With what is happening now with Dylan, they really need to observe. Just because they killed everyone who went against Dylan's wishes didn't mean that everything was fine.When Nathan and Alex arrived, they found Dylan at his kitchen counter, a bottle of whiskey in his hand. Dylan looked at them, and they didn't know what to feel. Dylan looked up at them with bloodshot eyes and a haunted look on his face."The fuck? What the hell are you doing right now, Dylan?” Nathan
Amethyst hesitates to enter Amethyst's room in the hospital owned by their mafia. It was in the middle of the night, and he always visited him at a time like this. He felt that he couldn't visit Amethyst in the morning because he couldn't face Amethyst's mother and aunt. He knew that even though they knew the reason why Amethyst agreed to get married, even though Dylan knew that they wouldn't blame him for this, with his conscience, he couldn't help but feel that these were all his fault.He felt like a coward, like a man who had failed her in every possible way.Take a deep breath before opening the door. He opened it very gently and stepped inside. The room is as gloomy as it was before and was only dimly lit by the light from the moon outside that entered through the window.Dylan also immediately saw Amethyst; as usual, she was still sitting and staring out the window. She is staring outside with a distant look, her mind seemingly lost in a far-off place. It was like she wasn't st
Two weeks.Two weeks passed, and Amethyst's situation was still the same; nothing had changed. She was still trapped in her own world. The other one of the doctors, if there is anything that can bring him back to reality, is if he is heard or given what he wants. But no one knows it.For two weeks, the only thing sustaining nutrients in Amethyst's body were the IV drips. Amethyst has lost weight, and her face can no longer look like it used to. He changed too much.Her once vibrant presence that could bring energy to everyone was like a bubble that suddenly disappeared; it was now a ghostly shell. If you look at it, when his eyes are closed because they don't respond, he looks like he's comatose. If it was open, her eyes stared vacantly into the distance, as if her mind were traveling as far as her eyes. Unseeing and unresponsive.When Nancy and Alice found out what happened to Amethyst, when they were able to leave their hiding place, they i
Dylan stared for a few moments at the lifeless bodies of Jonathan and the woman who died for him. Both of them lay crumpled on the floor, but Dylan had no intention of changing his position. Dylan only stood in front of them with a sneer on his lips. Even though he didn't feel like winning, he still couldn't help but be sneered at.Jonathan's face, once twisted in anger, is now frozen in shock and pain. Of course, Dylan didn't give him a chance to recover from his emotions. Miranda's face, however, looked soft and as if it were ready to die."Pathetic," Dylan muttered, shaking his head and mockingly looking at them. He knows that he has also committed many sins, but these two people are much worse than him. That is what he thinks. "He loved her enough to let her die for him, but he still married another woman." Dylan shook his head and then looked emotionlessly at the two bodies lying on the floor. "No respect at all."Dylan ignored it and started walking away from Jonathan's corpse.
If you look at Jonathan's entire mansion, it shows its destruction. Some expensive items were broken, and some furniture worth millions was wasted. Anyway, Dylan didn't care about it. All that was on his mind was to save Amethyst. Meanwhile, some of his staff are regretting it because they can benefit others if they sell.Of course, they are still in the right frame of mind to not use things that their opponent has outgrown. However, they wanted to sell it so that they could have extra money.In one part of the mansion, the dim light of the burning mansion cast flickering shadows on the walls. It's obvious that Dylan has no intention of leaving anything in the mansion. It is also said that Dylan asked some of his subordinates to go and retrieve some important documents in Jonathan's office that Jonathan did not find. And of course, it was led by L.K., the strongest spy of the La Xiena Mafia inside the La Victima Mafia.Dylan was standing in a corner. Dust and smoke filled the air, and
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