Semua Bab MY FRIENDS FATHER: Bab 51 - Bab 60

Alessa de LucaI was startled when I saw Giulia enter my room with a huge white box. Hearing her talk about marriage left me somewhat dazed, not quite sure what to think. Watching Ruslan and Giu's happiness as she started to open the box in front of me, I barely had time to absorb everything that was happening. I only heard the door closing and Mattia saying he would wait for me."Do you love my dad?" Giulia asked me again.I was so frightened that I hardly heard anything she had said before I sat down on the bed and saw the delicate fabric in the box."You know I do. Everything happened so fast, but you know I gave my heart to my friend’s father!" I said affectionately."Then why are you like this?" I ran my hand over the fabric.My confused thoughts drifted to my parents. Only now, with the word 'marriage' echoing in my mind, did I realize I wouldn't have my dad to walk me down the aisle, to kiss my forehead and give my hand to my groom at the altar.A tear rolled down my cheek with

Mattia de LucaI close my eyes and cherish Alessa’s approach towards me, her emotional smile as she holds Giulia's hand, being given away to me by her best friend and sister. Her skin, under such subtle makeup, made her even more beautiful, just as she truly is.Her smile as she touched my hand was the confirmation that I am her safe haven, that I am the one beside whom she will always feel calm and confident. I am damn lucky to have found happiness in another woman, even though she isn't close to my age.I saw how much she had matured since I met her and decided to become a mother to a little boy who will need medical care for a long time after all he has been through. I watched through a cellphone screen as Alessa, who left home to help others, became a mother day by day, watching over and caring for Ruslan.I feel proud, knowing that the woman now in my arms is decisive, brave, and most importantly, beautiful.The sun was already shining on the horizon, driving away the last stars

Mattia de LucaI wasn’t expecting Salim himself to come greet us at his private airstrip, especially not as the most powerful man in the Middle East. I thought he would send someone to pick us up here, but the look from that security guard irritated me. I felt like punching him when he looked at my girl. Wasn’t the huge ring on her finger enough to show that she’s my wife?I noticed that Alessa caught the man’s stares too. I touched her veil and helped her adjust it better, hiding her blonde hair. I looked at my daughter and saw that Erick also seemed uncomfortable and positioned Giulia behind him.I held Alessa’s hand and saw her pulling Ruslan in front of her with affection. As we approached the car, I held the door for her to get in, and I saw my daughter and Erick enter the other car.As powerful as he is, I still worry that something might happen to us. There are many people who believe they can make a lot of money from a kidnapping. Especially if they recognize me as a potential

Mattia de LucaWe were already on our third pot of this tea; it's quite sweet but definitely alcoholic—I could feel how strong it was. Erick was also feeling the effects of the tea, he was excessively happy.We talked throughout the night, not just about work, but about family, his culture, and the future of his empire with his grandson.Just before dawn started to break, Hassan helped us get to our own room. I wished I could have my beloved wife in my arms, but due to his culture, I would only see her on the last day when all the guests were at the palace.I barely managed to speak with Alessa; I passed out and left her talking alone in her own room. At that moment, I was experiencing a terrible headache. I need to remember never to drink that damned tea again—I don’t know what was in it, but it certainly knocked me out.I managed to open my eyes despite a sharp pain behind them. My body and my head felt heavier than any time I’d been drunk before.“Non berrò mai più quel tè!!”“I’ll

Mattia de Luca"Tell me, Alessa, what happened during the night?"As soon as I asked her what really happened, I saw her pale, her eyes searching for something, trying to dodge the question.I knew I had drunk too much, and at some point during the night, she must have entered the room and covered me up, since I had lain down on the bed haphazardly.Not to mention, the atmosphere around us was very tense throughout the day of the party. I had asked everyone what had happened. However, my daughter didn't know anything and had also noticed everyone's slightly strange behavior.Now, with Alessa in my arms, her eyes tired after the day-long celebration, I felt her body tremble, which made me worried about what she was trying to hide from me.I hadn't missed that the house's security guards had been keeping even further away from my family, especially from my wife and daughter. Erick also commented on this during the night. It was his remark that made me worried."Nothing you need to worry