MARCELLAS POV
“Hello? Mom?” I called through the phone, I could hear the relief and joy in her voice as she responded.
“Baby, where are you my love”
“I can’t tell you mom, but I’m safe and…”
“Are you out of your mind?” Antonio yelled yanking the phone from my hands.
“What the hell!” I yelled back
“I told you no fucking phone calls without my knowledge. Why the hell will you do that?”
“I needed to call my mom, its being weeks and she’s probably crying herself to death”
“I don’t give a fuck about that Marcella. Do you realize what you have just done?” He questioned, slamming the phone on the table just as Alberta walked in.
“Forgive me sir I must have left the phone unattended.” Alberta apologized.
“This not your fault Alberta, just stay out of it.” he assured her
“…and it’s my fault?” I questioned “It’s my fault I can’t choose whom to marry? It’s my fault I have to hide even from my own parents? It’s my fucking fault my life is miserable now?”
“Don’t be pathetic, you agreed to the terms of staying here, and right now your actions may have just exposed our location.”“I missed my mother. I missed home!” I retorted.
“I understand, but you still have to bear the consequences of your actions.
“You’re going to get punished marcella.” He said staring straight at me. “I hope you understand this.” I shook my head.
“You mean you didn’t read the entire contract?” He questioned worriedly.
I shook my head again as I saw Alberta walk away. The atmosphere suddenly became tense. I couldn’t place a description on the look on Antonios face. I tilted my head subconsciously in attempt to read his expression, that’s when I noticed he looked lean than he was when I first saw him. He had traces of worry on his face. He looked like he needed some sleep and a break from his hectic schedule.
“When was the last time you slept?” I blurted out. He turned away from me before replying:
“Don’t worry about it” he said blankly
“You need some sleep Antonio, you have men all over the parameter, you deserve a break.”
“I said don’t worry about it.” He repeated without turning. I walked up behind him, then I hugged him from behind.
“I appreciate the protection, but you need to rest. Come on…” I encouraged holding him by the hand and dragging him behind me, without hesitation he followed my lead. Just when we arrived at the entrance of his bedroom, he swinged me around and brought my face so close to his. I could smell the familiar minty breath. He smiled then kissed my forehead. I smiled back and raised myself on tippy toes before kissing his lips shyly.
He giggled at my attempt to reach his height, and without notice he slammed his lips into mine. I returned the kiss passionately as I tried to savor all the taste I could find in his mouth. Then suddenly, he pushed me back.
“Take off your cloths and lay on the bed princess, you’re going to get punished.” I didn’t know what he meant but I was excited to be in his bed. I hurriedly pulled down my jeans and T shirt. I hopped onto the bed with a big smile plastered on my face. Antonio walked to a drawer nearby and brought out a pair of pink fluffy handcuffs and a red ball, I panicked and he could tell.
“It’s okay princess I will be gentle.” he assured then locked both of my wrist to the handcuffs and positioned them above my head before placing the red ball in my hands.
“When this becomes too much for you to handle, just drop the ball.” He instructed. I nodded in anticipation as Antonio settled inbetween my legs.
“Spread them for me he ordered.” My legs obeyed before my mind could assimilate what he had said. My breath increased as my pussy begun pulsating vigorously. He gently slid two fingers into my pussy, I breathed heavily as the tension building up between my thighs got more intense. He started thrusting his fingers in and out of my pussy, as his pace increased,his focus remained on my vaginal opening. A smirk formed on his face when my walls tightened.
“You cannot cum till I ask you to”
“Huh”
“You cannot fucking cum without my permission” he repeated.
My head did a little spin as I tried to hold back the orgasm I felt building up. He didn’t stop, his fingers kept thrusting in and out of my pussy, as I felt another orgasm approach. He cupped one of my breasts in his hands and gave it a hard squeeze, pussy juices flooded the bed as I felt it wet my ass. He brought his attention to my clit and started rubbing it. My heart rate increased as my thighs started shaking from so much pleasure.
“May I cum now please?” I heard myself plead.
“No, you may not”. He replied and just like that, he stopped everything.
“What the fuck! Don’t stop please.”
“That’s your punishment princess, don’t make calls without my permission.” He said unhooking my habds from the cuffs before walking out of the room. I brought my hands to my pussy in an attempt to satisfy the urge that had built up , but as if on cue,he poked his head through the door.
“…and don’t try to finish without my permission princess. You are mine, read the contract!”
I was frustrated, I needed a release. I was angry with myself for letting him leave me hanging again. I got up and stormed out of the room fully naked and I didn’t care.
“You need to wear something” Alberta said as I passed her.
“No, I won’t, no one can tell me what to do. I am my own person” I replied and kept walking. I walked down stairs into the living room only to meet an army of men with their guns pointing at each other. Antonio quickly grabbed a sheet from the sofa to cover my nakedness.
“Uncle Tee? Alejandro? how did you find me? I asked confused.
“Hello sis” my brother Alejandro called.
“Come with us, your father is waiting at home.” Uncle Tee informed me.
“I’m not going anywhere with you”
“It’s okay marcella we’re here to take you home”. My uncle Tyronne assured.
“I’m not leaving this place, and stop pointing your fucking guns at us.” I yelled.
“Don’t let this get any complicated than it already is” Uncle Tee said cocking his gun, immediately triggering Antonio’s men and the remaining of dad’s men to cock their guns too. The atmosphere became quiet as the men kept their guns aimed at each other.
“You can’t come into my house and point a fucking gun at me and my family. I’m going to repeat myself only once, keep your weapons off my face.” Antonio said the veins on his neck becoming eminent as his authoritative aura filled the room.
“Shit! get down…” Alejandro shouted as a single gunshot fired through the window. Antonio held onto me tightly as his shirt got soaked with blood.
“You’re bleeding Antonio” I said just as my feet became numb and vision became dark.
ANTONIO'S POVWe spent the rest of the day searching the house for any clues Alberta may have left behind to guide our search. Aside the dusty surfaces, the house looked well arranged, she seemed to have taken her time to clean up and put things in order before leaving. This also threatens to prove Alvarez’s theory that, Alberta left on her own accord and was indeed determined not to be found.I stepped into Alberta’s room hoping to find any clues of her whereabouts but the empty room only made my heart sink with disappointment. I walked around the empty room for a while before accepting the reality and stepping out. The guest room where mother occupied now was to the left of Albertas room. The door was slightly ajar and I spotted mom sleeping soundly. I tiptoed into the room and gave her a goodnight kiss before adjusting the duvet over her shoulders. She looked tired and deserved the rest, so I sneaked back out making sure not to wake up.“Bratva” Alvarez called just as I stepped out
ANTONIO'S POVIt was raining heavily when we arrived in Italy, it was the most uncomfortable and longest ride of my life. I was anxious, I was worried, we hadn’t heard from Alberta in days. The events that took place in Spain made me certain something could be wrong, Alberta’s sister suddenly disappeared, we couldn’t find Jessica and her best friend was also killed in the shootout at my Abuela’s burial. Something was definitely wrong and I couldn’t figure it out.The ride home was quite slow because of the rain, I held my mother’s hand tightly and was grateful she agreed to come with us back to Italy. I would never have forgiven myself if she had refused and I had to leave her behind. What if something happened to her? what if the men after me and Albertas family hurt her? There was nothing left for us back in Spain, fathers mafia was now totally useless, and I needed to keep my mother close to me so I can protect her.I will rebuild father’s mafia; I can’t just allow his legacy to be
MARCELLA’S POV I soon found my self seated at the back of Salvadors SUV. I felt I had been in this situation before a few months ago, except this time, in different cloths, my hair was a mess and I hadn’t showered in two days. The seat beside me dipped as Salvador occupied it, a serious expression on his face as he slammed the door shut. “Don’t fucking do that again!” He scolded immediately he sat in the car. I just scoffed and folded my arms across my chest.”and don’t do that either” he added as the car came to life and zoomed out of the compound. “…do what?” I chuckled with a shrug, then went ahead to fold my arms again. “…that, that right there. The attitude, I am your husband!” He growled. “I don’t acknowledge that, and I am never going to accept it” I replied. “Well, then I guess we will have to do this the hard way!” He said then instantly pinned me to the seat with his masculinity, he started wrapping a duct tape around my wrist, binding then together behind me. “
MARCELLA’S POV We had been sitting for a little over two hours, all eyes fixed on my father, who seemed unconcerned. Mother held unto his hand tightly with a pleading look, but father remained unbothered. He wasn’t going to drop his pride, he wasn’t going to let go of ego and confess to me. “El Russo, speak?” Salvador asked in a demanding way when it had become obvious father wasn’t going to talk. “Alright then, I will take my wife…” He added pulling me up by the arm. “…and leave” “I am not going anywhere with you Alphonse!” I protested, clinging tightly to my seat as Alphonse tried to pull me up. “You are only going to make things complicated for your family. You either come with me now or…” “Or what?…” I snapped back at Alphonse. “What would happen huh, tell me!” I yelled courageously even though every cell within my brain screamed fear. “I owe you nothing! What ever arrangements you have is between you and El Russo, leave me out of it” “You are only a part of the debts
MARCELLA’S POV We sat motionless as the Mexicans paraded my fathers manor. I had no idea what had happened to the security men outside, but for now, it was just us against these ruthless men. Salvador did a complete walk around the table and stopped behind my mother’s chair. She looked terrified, her hand shakily came to her face as she wiped tears from her eyes. Salvador picked a picture or two from the table and looked at them carefully. “Sophia right?” He asked no one in particular. “Pfft, I never even got to meet her” he chuckled , putting the pictures down. “I woke up that day with a huge bandage on my abdomen, and I didn’t understand what was happening, I was too young! Too young to give consent for my body parts to be removed” he said in a tone that sounded almost like a scream. “When I was old enough to understand what had happened, I was very upset with my father, and no matter how he tried to convince me it was a good deal, I could never understand how a parent co
MARCELLA’S POV I turned abruptly towards to door, my heart beating loudly in my chest. ‘No. Theres no way, that cant be…’ I thought. My hands trembled and my palms became sweaty, I took a step back as the man got closer. “Hello! Wifey” Salvador said with a broad annoying smile. I was absolutely dumbfounded, fear stricken and in shock. I couldn’t decide my next words and Salvador was already at the table directly in front of me. He stood tall like a god that commands worship, his intimidating eyes pierced straight through mine. The smirk on his face left me totally confused, Was he angry? Was he pretending to be happy to meet me? What were his plans? “Don’t be too shocked” he said bringing his hands to my mouth. “Close your mouth …” he added guiding me to press my lips together as I didn’t realize they were wide open in disbelief. ‘This can’t be real, I have been hallucinating a lot lately, theres no way this is real’ I thought, then went ahead to pinch my arm. I winced s
MARCELLA’S POV Mother was still sobbing, Alejandro was rubbing her shoulders, in an attempt to comfort her. ‘Maybe that’s why he was their favorite child’. I thought, my fist clinched hard as I resisted every urge to rush to my mothers side. After a while she gathered composure, used a napkin to wipe her face and cleared her throat. I saw father brush a tiny drop of tear from the corner of his eyes, and I tried so hard to hide the shock on my face. In my twenty six years on earth, I had never seen El Russo sheared a tear and whatever this story was, my father seem to relate to it quite well as he wiped yet another tear from his eye. He tried to hide his little moment of weakness but it was too obvious, the great El Russo dropped not just a tear, but two. I drunk some water as mother cleared her throat again and begun to speak. “That little girls name was Sophia, our first child…” my eyes widened in shock, the water in my mouth spout out covering the plates before me. My broth
MARCELLA’S POV “You cant keep me in here for ever, open the damn door!” I yelled, my fist banging loudly on the door, yet there was no response. I had been in here for two days without food or water and I was getting weak. The harder I screamed and knocked on the door, the more energy I lost, and the more my fathers heart was hardened against me. “I am your daughter! Let me out of here” I pleaded with my last energy, I was drifting into unconsciousness when sharp rays of lights flooded the room from the corridor outside. The silhouette that formed at the door was that of a male. “Here, I’ve got you” he said lifting me up. “Antonio? You came for me?” I asked confused, for the the voice that came sounded exactly like Antonio’s. “Yes, I came, I am so sorry for leaving you alone” his voice soothing and comforting and even though he carried me on his strong arms, I still felt like I was laying on the rigid table in the room. My arm and neck hurt and I tried to adjust my self
ANTONIO’S POV “Why is everyone trying to kill us since we arrived here?” Alvarez asked as we drove back home. “Who did you offend again Mijo?” Mother asked worriedly from the back seat she and Gabriella occupied. “I didn’t offend anybody mother” I said trying to be calm. “Then why? Why would this happen at your Abuela’s burial ?” She questioned. “ I don’t know mother! Father had too many enemies I can’t tell which of them is trying to kill us” “ don’t you dare blame this on your father, he lived his life and is resting now, handle your issues Antonio!” “I am doing that, I literally just took over the mafia” “ its almost a year Antonio, this place is no longer safe for me…for us” “I Know…” I said giving her a look through the rearview mirror. “That is why I have decided to take you back with me to Italy” I added. “What? I cant just leave?” Mother said shifting forward in her seat. “Isn’t that too sudden Bravta?” Alvarez asked, his eyes fixed on the road. “There’