Lahat ng Kabanata ng FORBIDDEN LOVE WITH THE MAFIA KING: Kabanata 121 - Kabanata 130

KAYLA Four days later I sat down quietly watching as Lisa took off my bandages. I'm glad it healed quite fast. “ The ointment the doctor gave me really worked,” I said, stretching my hands as I stared at it. “ Yes, I'm glad you're alright now,” she sighed. “ Would you like anything? Like a drink or food or just something,” she asked. “ Maybe an apple juice? Yeah, probably that,” I nodded my head. “ Alright, I'll be right back,” she excused herself to get me the drink of my choice. My mind went back to what had happened five days ago when I had gotten back from the team dinner. Even when I had first been with Ricardo for the mission, I wasn't this afraid of him. The look in his eyes as he forcefully scrubbed me was a sight I wouldn't easily forget. It was scary seeing him like that and for a moment, I doubted my choice. “ Maybe I should have listened to Miro and Liliana,” I muttered but I couldn't leave now, not after fighting

KAYLA After letting some time pass, I headed downstairs. I had nothing else to do since I couldn't go out, so maybe I could have a snack. “ Miss Kayla, what are you doing here?” One of the maids gasped as I walked into the kitchen. I had rarely entered into the kitchen since I and Ricardo's engagement and even when we were just dating, I rarely ever did. “ I was wondering if I could snack on a thing or two,” I lied. I had gone downstairs in hopes of seeing Lisa. I wanted to let her know that my decision shouldn't affect our friendship, though I doubt she'd care to listen. “ Is that so?” “ Yes,” I nodded. “ Then, I'll whip up something for you. You must be hungry. You haven't had breakfast yet, have you?” She asked. “ No, I haven't,” I took sometime before answering. I had actually forgotten that I was yet to have breakfast because my morning had been quite hectic. “ Alright, I'll make you breakfast,” she smiled. “

KAYLA We sat down opposite each other in the gazebo and some maids brought us drinks and snacks. I honestly wasn't hungry since I had just eaten so I sipped from my glass. This was awkward. “ You aren't as wary as before,” he broke the silence. “ That's because everyone seems to know who you are. They wouldn't act that way if they really didn't know who you are,” I answered with a shrug. “ True,” he nodded his head. Why did he want to take a stroll with me? Did he have anything to say to me? “ Does Ricardo know you're here?” I felt the sudden need to ask. “ Of course not. You should have suspected that with my attitude, if he was aware, he'd have rushed down here,” he laughed it off. “ He didn't want me to meet his wife,” he smirked at me. “ Fiancee,” I didn't know why I felt the need to correct but I ended up doing so regardless. “ Hmmm, I thought you were some sorta lovestruck dummy,” he stuck out his tongue in disgust. “

RICARDO I sat inside my car with a rigid and bored expression as Enzo and the others postured and threatened. I hate having to deal with bothersome people and it was absolutely boring having to sit here and watch them beat up the defectors. “ Do you really think you can get away with stealing from the mafia and boycotting dealers?” Enzo stomped on a members head. “ I swear, I'm not involved,” one of the young men being beaten by Enzo and his men denied. “ Huh? Aren't you supposed to be the ring leader of the whole charade?” Enzo went ahead to kick him in the stomach. I was beginning to get annoyed and tired of this. Though it was the same monotonous routine year after year, finding criminals like them wasn't new - it sounds weird to call them criminals now. It was accurate to say that my mind was elsewhere. “ You look out of it, Boss,” Luca who was in the driver's seat stared at me through the rearview mirror. “ Are you not feeling well?”

KAYLA I walked up the stairs as fast as I could, I couldn't cry in front of Gian. Getting to a soft spot where they both couldn't see me, I waited to hear what Ricardo had to say and why he was just mad. I could feel the tears well up in my eyes as I listened to every word of their conversation. “ So it was okay for him to treat me like this?” I thought to myself. He didn't want Gian around because he didn't want him giving me ideas. I had been so lost in thoughts that I hadn't noticed when the conversation had ended. Gian walked out through the front door and Ricardo sighed. I stood up from my crouching position and headed to my room, my eyes red and devoid of emotion. Walking into my room, I stared at the full moon which illuminated my room so perfectly. I had never once liked the dark but recently it feels like I've been finding comfort in the dark. “ Like it's my only safe space where I can be real with me,” I walked towards the balcony of my roo