Chapter 7.

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• The Architect of His Ruin   Chapter 8

  AILANI’S POV.The cab dropped me off in front of the hospital and I walked down the hallways to my grandma's ward.“Hey Josh, how's she doin-” before I could finish my sentence Josh pulled me to the side, his eyes were scanning frantically as if we were going to get caught doing something bad.“What happened?” I asked drawing his attention, and he wrapped his arms around me.“I was worried about you , are you okay?” His touch was possessive.“Huh, why wouldn't I be okay?” I asked confused.“There were these sketchy looking men that came around the hospital saying they were hired to protect your grandma.” He started. “When I told them to leave they flashed me their guns and told me to mind my business.”“Ali please tell me you're not in trouble,” he grabbed my shoulders, eyes desperately searching mine for answers.I didn't know what to tell him because I was not so sure myself. Was I really in trouble?“I'm fine Josh, I hired them to watch over her.” “You don't need to worry.” I gave

• The Architect of His Ruin   Chapter 7.

  ENZO POV.

• The Architect of His Ruin   Chapter 6

  AILANI’S POV.“What the fuck are you doing in here?”I spinned around sharply bumping into a shelf, the wood shaking and threatening to fall over.I closed my eyes prepared for the impact.The sound of old books and the smell of the dust that covered them invaded my senses. A few moments passed after not feeling the impact so I opened my eyes. They widened from what they were witnessing.The wood hanging above our heads had splintered into two sharp ends and one of them pierced Enzo in his right arm, just below his elbow. Blood gushing out from the assaulted area.He must have used it to shield us from the impact of the fall. I reached for his arm,but he jerked it away from me.“Your bleeding!!” I exclaimed, using my scarf to staunch the bleeding. He didn't look the least bit phased that he was injured. In fact if it wasn't for the blood as evidence, I would have thought I imagined everything.He watched me as I tried to stop the bleeding as much as possible, never once taking his eyes

• The Architect of His Ruin   Chapter 5.

  AILANI’S POV.Have you lost your damn mind?” Daylia reprimanded me, while I folded the remaining of my stuff into my luggage.“You can't just move in with a man you hardly know, what if he's a serial killer.”“You watch too many true crime documentaries.” I scoffed.“I'm just saying if you have to move in with him just to work, it sounds like some nasty shit is going down.” She flopped on my bed, her eyebrows creased.The conversation from his office kept playing in my mind. FLASHBACK“Architetta.” He leaned over the desk, hands gripping each side while his voice dropped dangerously low. ”Then this job may take more from you than you expect.” Architetta?I squinted my eyes at the nickname, the way the Italian accent rolled off his tongue sounded almost sinful. It makes me weak everytime.“Do you understand?” He tilted his head, angling his lips with mine.“Crystal.” I let out a heated breath.He drew back letting more space between us. “Before finalising the contract

• The Architect of His Ruin   Chapter 4

  AILANI’S POV)And at the corner of those glass walls stood Enzo Romano … Shirtless!!!.Warmth coated me, flushing my skin bright red. I had to wrestle a gasp back down before it was able to make an ugly appearance.His broad shoulders were drenched in the golden rays from the sun. His torso was marked with scars, spanning across his back in cruel slashes. The image itself should be appalling but it only heightens his masculinity. A suit jacket hung lazily from his desk chair, discarded while his dress shirt laid unbuttoned in the seat, both fabrics as if they never existed, totally forgotten.I could feel him in every inch of this room. This man looked like he could end humanity with one wave of his hand. “You're late.” He mentioned, his voice thick with an Italian accent and hands dug low into his pockets.I tore my gaze from the sharp linings of his back. My mouth watering at the sight.This was the man I was supposed to deal with?!! God really had favourites.“And you’re inappro

• The Architect of His Ruin   Chapter 3

  AILANI’S POV( PRESENT).On the outside, it looks like a multibillion dollar company, clean slate, impeccable reputation. But it's all a farce. A beautiful image painted and wrapped in pretty lies.Drugs, guns, ammunition, name it. They do it all. These bastards have no morals and I can bet my money that this project is just another means to fund their criminal lifestyle.How convenient.What's not convenient is that I have to come all the way to his penthouse to sign a damn contract.I could have done it yesterday but he was supposedly busy with scheduled meetings, so the contract finalisation has to be done today.The bus was as crowded as it could be on a Monday morning. A mixture of sweat, perfumes and body odour, not a pleasant one but it's quite common on this side of town. Just a bunch of hustlers trying to make a living and put food on the table.We finally pulled up at my station and I got down. The building was even more massive than in the photos. My anxiety levels were risi

• The Architect of His Ruin   Chapter 2

  ENZO'S POV (24 hours before).I rolled my neck to the side, groaning when it didn't give me any relief.Last night's sessions went hard, but I was able to crack him. That's what I do. I get the job done fast and efficiently, but I also enjoy breaking them. You see fear is best understood when the

• The Architect of His Ruin   Chapter 1

  You will not alter the foundation.” He uttered in silent warning, as he traced lazy circles on his oakwood desk.She raised her chin in defiance, ready to argue back.“You will not touch the foundation without my consent.” He sharpened his warning, looking her square in the eyes.“And if the design