I loved this moment!After laughing for a few seconds, silence fell, and our eyes locked as we stared deeply into each other's eyes.“I am glad you are okay.” He said after a while, breaking the silence, and I nodded slightly.“Thank you.” A small smile curled my lips. “Thank you for making me laugh. I was bored to death before you came.”Thoughts of Ruby suddenly crossed my mind again, and I reached for my phone to try her line again.“Who are you calling?” Antonio asked as I dialled her number.“Ruby. She’s my best friend. I’ve been trying her line; I don’t know why she’s not reachable. I just hope she’s okay.” I told him, and he only nodded in response.He embodied all the traits of a typical mafia boss. He was so emotionless. He didn’t even care if my friend was in trouble or not. I just hoped she wasn’t.I sighed in frustration after trying Ruby's line for a while, but to no avail. I really hoped she was okay.“Are you okay?” Antonio asked, and I turned to look at him.I wasn’t
ANTONIO.I had never been so soft and tender with anyone before. But Rosalinda? She compelled me to do things that I had never imagined. She was stubborn, yet she always found a way to fill me with joy. When I told her she wouldn’t want to know what I wished for, I meant it. She wouldn’t want to know that I wished for her to be mine so I could fuck her every minute of her life. Fuck! What has she done to me?I pushed the door to the room where Ruby was kept open, and I paused for a second to observe the surroundings. Marco wasn’t exaggerating when he called and told me that Ruby was causing a tantrum and might end up bringing the building down. She had destroyed almost everything in the room. The mirror, windows, flower vases—every breakable thing!“Finally!” She yelled. “I have finally gotten your attention.”A scowl masked my face as I shook my head disapprovingly. “What have you done?”“I would continue breaking things if you don’t get me out of here.” She threatened as she approac
I missed him. I missed him so much. He shouldn’t have shown up only to make me fall in love with him harder than I already was. He was all that I could think of, and I hated it as much as I loved it.My family was with me. I was surrounded by the greatest form of love, but I still felt empty, like something was missing, and I knew exactly what was missing—him. It was crazy, but I wanted him by my side all the time."Mommy," Carlo called, pulling me out of my deep thought.Even after pleading with Mama not to bring Carlo here, she still did anyway. In her defence, Carlo missed me, needed me, and desperately wanted to see me. I was glad she brought him, though, because I also missed him.“Yes, baby.” I ruffled his hair. “What do you want?”“I want to watch cartoons. I don’t like the news.” He complained, pouting.“Okay baby.” A smile curled on my lips as I turned to look at Matteo, who had the remote in his possession, and asked nicely. “Can you please change the channel?”“Why?” He ask
It’s been two weeks now, and I have been discharged from the hospital, but my memory still hasn’t returned. I also hadn’t seen Antonio since that day. Although I missed him and taught about him every single day, I persuaded myself that his absence was for the best.Ruby’s absence, on the other hand, hurt me even more than Antonio’s absence did. I was worried that something might have happened to her, only to realise that she was hale, hearty, and well aware that I was in the hospital. After calling her several times without reaching her, I decided to try using another phone, and behold, Ruby picked up. The second she realised that I was the one on the line, she ended it, without hesitation, shattering my heart to pieces.“Here it is.” Grace said, cutting through my thoughts as she placed a cup of coffee before me on the counter. “You look so lost in thoughts. What are you thinking about?” She continued, her face brimming with curiosity.“Nothing.” I cleared my throat. "Uhm, where’s Ca
ANTONIO.“You are beautiful, Rosalinda.” I told her as I placed my hand on her face, tracing every detail as I stared at her, my desires threatening to overwhelm me.“This is the 100th time you’re telling me this today.” The blush that appeared on her face made my co.ck even harder.“You are not complaining, are you?” I traced my fingers down to her chin and held them between two fingers.“Your compliments make me happy.” She replied, prompting me to swiftly wrap my arm around her waist, drawing her so close that there was barely an inch between us.“I am so fucking attracted to you, Rosa. I want you.” I confessed, my eyes filled with desire. I wanted her!I could feel her heart beating so fast against her ribcage, the desire in her eyes matching mine, as she whispered. “Then take me."Without hesitation, I leaned in, ready to devour every inch of her body, when I felt a light tap on my arm, jolting me awake.I opened my eyes to see Marco standing before me, and the annoying grin on h
. ROSALINDA.The morning sun emitted a gentle warmth. The temperature was just right—neither too hot nor too cold—creating perfect weather.Papà and I were seated on the porch, enjoying the tranquilly of the atmosphere. He immersed himself in a magazine while I scrolled through social media on my phone. At that moment, my mind was clear, and I wasn’t thinking about anything bothersome like I always did—well, not until my father suddenly broke the silence.“Rosalinda.” He called, and I lifted my head to meet his gaze. “There’s something I observed and want to discuss with you.”Quickly turning off my phone's screen, I gave him my full attention. "What is it, Papà?"“You and Sofia have been acting strangely.” He said, and my heart sank to my stomach. “What happened?”I knew it was only a matter of time before my family noticed, but still, I wasn’t prepared for the question. What could I possibly tell him? Sofia was mad at me because she thought I had a thing with Antonio. Definitely no
ROSALINDA.Ruby ran so fast that I missed her. After looking through the park for a while with no avail, I finally gave up and started making my way back to Antonio and my son. But as I walked through the park, my eyes caught sight of something—a red-haired girl standing behind a tree. Instantly, I knew it was Ruby, and I rushed towards the tree. Her fiery red hair gave her away.“Ruby.” I called when I came to a stop behind her, and she gasped in shock as she turned to look at me, realising I had caught her.“Rosa.” She whispered.“What did I do to you?” I shot the question at her without hesitation.“You didn’t do anything. It’s just…” She raked her fingers through her hair anxiously, causing me to arch my brow.What was wrong with her?"It is just what?” I prodded.“It’s just…” She blew out a sharp breath, and her demeanour suddenly changed to an angry one.“What?” I encouraged her to continue.“Nothing. I just don’t want to be friends with you anymore. Can’t you get that and leave
ROSALINDA.“How was it? I bet you had a blast.” Sofia sneered, walking past us.She was the first person Carlo and I encountered upon returning home after a long day at the park, and I was sick and tired of the games she had been playing. It was high time we talked about it and smoothed things out. I wouldn’t want Papà asking me the same question he asked this morning again.“Sofia.” I called, my brows furrowing, and she turned to look at me. “We need to talk.”“Talk about what exactly?” She raised a brow.“Please.” I added. “In my room, now.”“I’m not interested in anything you want to say, but okay.” She rolled her eyes as she began to walk in the direction of my room.“Mommy. Is Aunt Sofia upset?” Carlo asked, and I shook my head slightly, a small smile touching my lips.“She is not. Why don’t you go and play with Joy?” I suggested when I sighted Joy.Joy smiled approvingly, opening her arms wide for Carlo to run into, and he did just that.When I got to my room, Sofia was sitting