Lahat ng Kabanata ng FORBIDDEN LOVE WITH THE MAFIA KING: Kabanata 151 - Kabanata 160

KAYLA After eating the dessert he brought, we went ahead to catch up since we hadn't been in contact for a while now. I told him everything that had happened and how I had stood up to Ricardo on many occasions. We spoke for a little while longer, mostly about mundane things – the hospital food, the boring TV show I had watched while taking care of Ricardo. As exhaustion finally claimed me, I settled into the uncomfortable armchair beside Ricardo's bed. Despite how things had turned out, a strange sense of peace settled over me. I didn't know if it was right to feel happy with him in this state. He was calm and vulnerable like this and something about it made me feel at ease. The harsh hospital fluorescent lights jolted me awake. Disoriented for a moment, I blinked and took in my surroundings. The white walls and the hospital bed came to view. A glance at the window confirmed my suspicions. The harsh light filtering through indicated it was well past sunrise.

KAYLA The afternoon sun cast long shadows across the cafe mini garden as I sat with Gian on a fine wooden chair with an umbrella. Laughter from the nearby playground mingled with the chirping of birds, creating a symphony of peaceful sounds. We were enjoying a brief meal after a chaotic morning – the chaos of getting out of the house without being followed and Gian having to bring Geovani along. As we ate our sandwiches, conversation flowed easily. It was peaceful and quiet here even with kids playing nearby. " He's been hyperactive since yesterday," he talked about Geovani. “ He's so cute though. I wouldn't mind keeping him,” I gushed. He looked even more ethereal in reality. “ Yeah, until you're the one taking care of him then you'd understand the problem,” Gian groaned. He had been drained of life “ Don't ruin your reputation of being every girl's ideal man,” I told him off. “ Tall, strong, and has a real way with kids - the whole package.” “ Is t

KAYLA Two days had passed since the awkward yet pleasant encounter with Axel in the cafe. The memory of his unexpected appearance, coupled with the ever-present awareness of our bond when we first met, continued to weigh heavily on me. Yet, as I sat at in the living room at home, surrounded by the familiar chaos of having Ricardo treat me indifferently and ignore me, a bit of normalcy had begun to seep back into my life. Afternoon came rather quickly today, though I had done nothing. “ It sucks staying at home all day,” I sighed. “ You can imagine how we feel,” Renato squinted his eyes. “ Sorry,” I didn't mean to rub salt in their open wound. “ I thought you had a job,” Renzo joined us in the second living room. “ Well, I did but I no longer have,” I sighed. Ever since that night I stood up to Ricardo, everything work related ended for me. “ I got fired,” it was depressing thinking about it. “ You got fired?” Renato repeated. “ W

KAYLA The motorcycle ride through the busy city streets was thrilling, giving me a brief escape from my worries. Axel parked the bike in front of a cozy restaurant on a quiet side street, bringing me a sense of relief. I had secretly been anxious about going to a fancy, high-end restaurant, fearing the expensive menu, unfamiliar rules, and possible social mistakes. “ Sometimes, I forget that I'm rich,” I sighed. Stepping off the motorcycle, I took a deep breath of the warm evening air scented with jasmine and a spicy aroma. It was a Chinese restaurant. " Ready for a surprise?" Axel asked, his eyes sparkling with mischief.I couldn't help but smile back. "Always," I replied, my apprehension replaced by a sliver of curiosity.He took my hand and led me around the back of the restaurant. My jaw dropped open in surprise. A hidden fake oasis unfolded before me.The backyard of the restaurant had been transformed into a breathtaking scene. Lotus lights sparkled on

KAYLAIt was raining heavily as I drove my black car down the road. I was trying my best not to show any emotions but it was hard. I found myself unable to muster any emotions as I stared blankly at the windshield drenched in water with the wipers swinging from side to side as they attempted to clean it. Where was I even going? I asked myself but I couldn't come up with any answer. I could only drive while occasionally staring at the few cars that traveled alongside me on the dark and wet road.“F*ck you, Ricardo! F*ck you!” I cussed in mutters, trying not to let my rage get the best of me. I wanted my mind to be blank but I couldn't help myself.I was annoyed, pissed, enraged, angered….ahhhh! There wasn't any word in my freaking vocabulary to accurately describe how I felt. We were engaged for Christ’s sake. Yeah, maybe I wasn't the best partner but I did my best, didn't I? I turned my back on the government because of this man and he just casually trampled on my feelings and sa