Della's POVI look around the room when I wake up in Alessandro's bed, but he's not there. I shift the blanket a little bit before checking the time on my phone: 7:53pm.When I try to stand up after throwing the blanket off of me, I feel pain between my legs. I prefer to simply sit upright on the bed after grumbling in disgust.Alessandro exits the restroom with his towel hanging perilously low around his waist.I was just about to wake you up. While getting some clothing, he says.I observe him dropping his towel and donning his clothes while remaining silent."What?" He asks, which prompts me to stare into his eyes for a while and blink a few times."What?" I mimic his speech."You were staring at me with so much desire," he says while crossing his arms across his chest.I wasn't, I said. As I fiddle with the blanket.Come on, get dressed so we can eat dinner, he urges me."Okay." I inform him while remaining motionless."Now what," he sighs.Nothing, I shrug my shoulders.He gives
Della's POVEveryone is looking at Apricot as she approaches the table. Camillo immediately moves his chair away from her once she sits down next to him, acting as though she has a deadly virus.Why are you forced to sit next to me? He inquires as he scans her in all directions."Stop talking so much," She retorts sharply.Who the fuck let the beast out of her cage? Nat looks closely at Apricot and asks."Don't worry about it whore," Apricot mocks."Stupid tramp! I'm going to leap over this table and slash some bitch." As she lays her palms flat on the table, poised to pounce, she speaks with a venomous undertone."Enough." I reply firmly, breaking the silence.What is she doing here? I ask Alessandro as I turn in his arms.She only left her room because she was pregnant and needed to move around, not for any other reason. He explains as he pats my leg."I questioned why she was allowed in the dinning room with us when we were meant to be enjoying a "family dinner," not why she was ou
Della’s POVBefore going to Daisy's room, I take a few moments to collect myself. I enter her room, close the door, and lock it from the inside. I approach her bed, carefully place her down, and then crawl up next to her.I wrap my arms around her tiny body in a protective manner as she rests her head on my chest."Mommy?" As her weeping start to stop, she speaks in a whisper."Yes bubbles?" I ask as I kiss her forehead and trace circles on her back.Are you furious with my father? She asks, tilting her head slightly in my direction.I sit up and lean my back against the headboard after giving her a forlorn grin and looking down at her. She gets to her feet as well and turns to face me.I take her hands in mine and say, "Bubbles, I need to talk to you about something.""Regarding what?" She asks, wiping away any remaining tears that might be on her face."The woman who had dinner with your father and I …" I add with a shrug and shake my head.I don't like her, you got furious at her,"
Della's POVOne month has passed since I had last seen Alessandro. Daisy has seen him; a week after we returned, she began spending time with him once more. I haven't seen him yet.She insisted repeatedly that she was still upset with him for making her sad, but I knew she missed him and I was correct because she smiled when I initially told her he was coming to pick her up so they could spend some time together. She started to bounce on her toes and her smile broadened.I used to be confined in my room every time he came over to pick her up. I would say goodbye to Daisy and head to my room while Nat unlocked the door for Alessandro because I simply wasn't ready to see him yet.I contacted Nat and Luca to come over after Daisy and I left Alessandro's home.There is no right or proper way to mourn the loss of your unborn child, but I didn't even have the chance to do so. As a result of what happened at Alessandro's house, all of the sad emotions I was unable to experience earlier sudde
Della’s POVWe head to the bar to buy drinks after arriving at the club, which is not Alessandro's club but a different one that is approximately a mile from his.What will it be for the women? The bartender asks us as he throws a rag over his shoulder.I would enjoy a mojito. Before Nat can respond, Ashley speaks.And I will have. She takes a breath and averts her gaze. "Ummm...."We are all looking at her as I raise an eyebrow, waiting for her to decide what she wants to drink."Hmmm...." She touches a finger on her chin and hums."Any moment now." Crossing her arms, Ashley says.Nat shouts "Woo Woo!" and covers her lips with her hands instantly.The bartender arches an eyebrow as I slightly recoil.He briefly looks my way before turning to face Nat. Will you place a drink order?"I simply did." She informs him in a tone of "duh."You did, I see. He asks tentatively.Aren't you supposed to be a bartender, she sneers at him."I am." The bartender responds defensively while crossing h
Della's POVI get on the hospital bed next to Daisy and get closer to her tiny body while tears roll down my cheeks.She is currently sleeping. Thanks to Ann and Adelmo, she avoided breathing in too much fire smoke that could have injured her lungs or airways and avoided getting burned or hurt in any other manner. Since the doctor brought Daisy into Pediatrics, I haven't yet paid them a visit.A while ago, Nat left the room and entered the corridor to make some calls. I have a strong suspicion that this was not an accident, even if I have no idea what started the fire or how it even came to be.Such an event wouldn't be permitted by Ann and Adelmo. My stomach turns at the very thought of them not doing so, and to be completely honest, it terrifies me to death.I look up as the door to Daisy's room slams open to see Alessandro moving with great speed and force toward Daisy's bedside. He approaches her and leans down, placing his hands on her face and softly caressing her cheeks. I imme
Della’s POVI let out a sigh and turn to face the ground as Alessandro asks, "What was that?"Adelmo is waiting for us, so hurry up. I reply, disregarding his question, and make my way to Adelmo's ward.I notice Adelmo on the hospital bed as we enter his room. His right arm is bandaged, and his mouth is covered by an oxygen mask. Ann is holding his left hand in her own hands while she sits on a chair next to his hospital bed.I call out, causing them to both turn to face us.You feeling okay, dad?" Alessandro asks as he approaches him and puts his hand on his shoulder.Adelmo takes off his face's oxygen mask and says, "I'm alright, son."He has a rather scratchy voice when he speaks.You sound unwell, I think. Alessandro asks as he commands Adelmo to reapply the oxygen mask."He inhaled some smoke, but not enough to harm his airways, according to the doctor, so they gave him some medication and oxygen. He also had burns on his arm, so they cleaned it up and bandaged it." Ann replies a
Della's POVAnn responds in a low, threatening voice to Beatrice, "Why would you bring her here?Are you really asking me that question, Beatrice asks with a small head tilt?Ann says, "You know what, no. I don't know what you thought you were trying to achieve by bringing this woman here, but I'm not going to do this right now." as she shuts her eyes and exhales deeply.Beatrice raises her eyebrow as she asks in the form of a question, "Oh?"I don't have time for you, this woman, or any tricks you're going to try to play on me,Ann crosses her arms over her chest and says, "My husband is lying in a hospital bed right now and my granddaughter is on admission in another ward in this damn hospital."Beatrice asks as she turns in Adelmo’s direction, "Granddaughter?"Yes, but now that Annabella has brought her up..," he sighs, before turning toAlessandro and saying, "Figlio, why don't you and Della go get her?"Alessandro is already looking at me when I turn to face him."Let's go," he s