Semua Bab In The Arms Of A Mafia Boss : Bab 181 - Bab 190

(Alessio's POV) I watched the rain as it hit the window in the hotel suite. It's raining just like Lisa had announced yesterday. I couldn't stop thinking about her throughout the night. The way she laughed carefreely with her co-workers lingered in my mind. She seemed happy, as if she had forgotten what she did to me. Why I hid from her is still a mystery I am yet to solve. No matter how hard I think, I can't come up with one specific reason why I hid away from her like I was the one who had done her wrong. I didn't know what she did to me that I can't forget about her or even my feelings for her. I never resented her like I thought I did. Just seeing her face after five years melted all the resentment I had against her. I wanted her back, and I hated myself for craving the woman who almost sent me to my early grave. The ringing of my phone brought me back to reality, and when I looked at the caller, it happened to be Ivan. "What do you want?" I asked after I swiped green

(Lisa's POV) I tried to stop myself from crying, but I couldn't stop my tears no matter how hard I tried. It hurts. It hurts so much, and it's killing me like a slow poison. Five years. Five fucking years. I waited for five years and kept hoping that the universe would give me a second chance to be with Alessio, but it's never going to happen because he's engaged. He made it clear to me that he wasn't going to get married, but he still put a ring on Chloe's finger. The way he kissed her earlier at the restaurant lingered in my mind, and it shattered my heart even more. I was so filled with jealousy when he fed her steak and even kissed her. All those times, I wished it was me. His hurtful words replayed in my head—of me being a backstabber—but they didn't hurt as much as finding out he's already engaged. He's right. I'm a backstabber, a betrayer. I don't mind his painful words. I could take all of it, because I deserve them. What I couldn't accept is him getting married to

(Alessio's POV) On hearing Chloe's voice from outside, Lisa pushed me away with full force. I nearly tripped on the floor if not for the fact that I was strong enough to hold my ground. Her eyes held fear. Fear that meant she had betrayed Chloe, who had been nice to her. I didn't expect to see her here, let alone in the toilet. She’s someone I can't resist no matter how hard I try, which is why I lost control and kissed her—and was almost on the brink of fucking her right here in the toilet. It felt overwhelming when she kissed me back. The way she kissed me held so much detail—it was clear she had always longed to kiss me. It made my heart flutter more than it ever had. "Lisa, are you in there?" Chloe’s voice came again as she knocked gently on the door. The intense fear in her eyes multiplied as she glued them on me. "What should I do?" she whispered, fear gripping her. "Give me a moment to think," I whispered back. "Lisa?" Chloe knocked again. Chloe hadn’t not

(Writer's POV) It’s been a month since Chloe last saw Lisa. She has texted and called her, but Lisa isn't replying to her texts or returning her calls. “I wonder what’s going on? It’s been a month since I last heard from Lisa. I hope she’s okay,” Chloe muttered to herself and tried to call Lisa again, when she received a call from Salvatore. A smile spread across her face before answering the phone. “Hi Godfather. How are you doing?” she asked. “I’m good. How’s California?” “It’s great, like I presumed it would be. It’s really so different from Italy,” she replied. “I’m glad you’re enjoying your stay in California. So how’s Alessio? I’ve been calling him, but he’s been ignoring my calls,” Salvatore said. “Don’t act like you don’t know who Alessio is, Godfather. He always does whatever he wants, and that’s one of the main reasons why I fell in love with him,” she smiled. “He’s really stubborn. I wish I hadn’t trained him to be so. Anyway, how is he? Did you notice any

(Writer's POV) "Are you sure you don't need anything else?" Isabella asked as her hand strolled through the shelves inside the convenience store. She was on the phone with Lisa, who was currently sick. After she sent Alessio away, it greatly affected her, and she fell sick—really bad. "I don't need anything else, Isa," Lisa replied, her voice feverish. "I think you should go to the hospital. Your sickness is getting bad," Isabella said worriedly. "No, Isa. I'll be fine. I don't need to go to the hospital," she sneezed. "Should I get Alessio for you? Because I think he's the pill you need right now." "Your joke isn't funny, Isabella," she muttered. "I'm being serious, Lisa. You got sick after you chose to push Alessio away just because you don't want to wrong Chloe. You really love Alessio. Can't you just choose your happiness over Chloe's happiness?" Isabella asked. "I can't do that. Chloe saved my life. It's all I can do to repay her. I'm sure I'll be fine. I stayed away fro