Chapter 41

~LORENZO~My world has suddenly crashed down in a matter of seconds, with every one of the Mafia don's eyes devouring mine in pure anger.Their demand was clear, simple, calculated, and expected.That's what they thought, since I did the same thing to every one of their women.Realizing I have been living in darkness suddenly forced my heart to tremble, not in fear but with guilt and anger.It suddenly dawned on me that over the years I’ve been caught up in this world, I did things their way—slept with every one of their wives.And now, it’s my turn to reciprocate the energy.But how can I? Rosina isn’t just some ordinary wild girl.She’s innocent, pure, and brave.Each time my eyes met hers, my heart always melted and trembled.Her gaze always sent sparks within me, causing shivers to run down my spine.The moment I had an encounter with her that night, I knew things were going to be different.I knew I was in for a round of trouble, but I didn’t expect it to come this early.I wasn’

Last Updated : 2025-05-04

Chapter 42

~ROSINA~“Damn it—I slept off.”That was the first set of words I emitted from my lips the minute I pushed my eyes open, only to be welcomed by the sun rays emitting from the window.A yawn escaped my lips. I sat on the bed as realization hit me.I was still in the clothes that were sent in by Carpo.We were supposed to go out for dinner. He didn’t show up.He stood me up, and not even a text came from him.I waited all day for him, even had to text him, yet there was no response.He promised to take me out. What suddenly happened that he changed his mind without letting me know?Several messages were sent to him by me, and yet he responded to none.I kept wondering what happened.I was more devastatingly worried about what might have happened to him.This is so unlike him.Renzo would never stand me up unless it was an emergency. When I called and he didn’t pick up, I panicked.I looked around the room, and there was no sign of him.“He didn’t come in last night?” I unknowingly asked

Last Updated : 2025-05-31

Chapter 43

~ROSINA~"Grow up, Rosy. What you feel is different from what he feels, his world demands that!" I sighed, plopping onto the bed with every one of Diana’s words stuck in my head.How can I forget the look of displeasure that was sadly worn on her face when she made that last statement?I knew I was playing a dangerous game the moment I got stuck with a bloodsucker.But when my feelings are involved, will I be able to fight it all and figure it out, especially when what I want and desire is suddenly different?A love between an ordinary girl and a Mafia don. What was I expecting?That things would suddenly work out fine and Renzo would what?Love me?Cherish me?Scoff.What a perfect joke for a time like this.I continued to toss on the bed, my eyes glued to the ceiling and the fan rotating simultaneously while different questions lingered in my head.My heart thudded!Every beat was a yielding of desires that I couldn't deny, even if I tried to. I could never deny the fact that I lov

Last Updated : 2025-06-09

Chapter 44

~ROSINA~"So, you guys finally decided to get married?" Lola asked, sipping a drink from her glass.Her eyes were scanning mine, with a sense of hate and a hint of disappointment etched on her face."Isn't that what dating is all about?" Irritation coursed through her at my question, as she narrowed her gaze.She gulped down the drink and dropped the glass, just to smirk, roll her eyes, and stare at me."Oh," she pouted her lips narrowly. "That's what arranged marriage is all about?" Her question came sarcastically as she stared at me.Meeting her here tonight was the biggest fate of my life.How did I not know she'd be here?She's been my rival since I was little. We literally grew up hating each other and fighting over a man.Practically.According to her, he loved her, and I was the sour grape in their relationship.Alex, myself, and her used to be very close, until he asked me out, and she became hurt."You're still the same old Lola," I pointed out sarcastically.I mean, it's bee

Last Updated : 2025-06-12

Chapter 45

~ROSINA~"I wished I could hold you tight every day, without any further complications and adjournment." These words ring in my ear.I slowly fought my eyes open.It was all a dream?I could have sworn he was here.I felt it—his alluring presence, his dark eyes that were piercing through mine, his hard hands that were ruffling my hair.His gaze that never left mine and his lips that were devouring mine.Was all that a dream?I felt it all. Why does it all seem just like a dream?Damn it, I am slowly losing my mind, I guess.I now see him even in my dreams too?Since when did I become this vulnerable? And I can now see him in my dreams?Was I beginning to lust over him?Are these feelings normal?I am beginning to doubt what I felt for him.How can I be seeing him everywhere?A call from my phone jolted me back to reality. As I picked the phone from the side of the bed—Strange number?Who could that be?I hesitated for a few minutes before pressing the answer button, and Alex's lively

Last Updated : 2025-06-14

Chapter 46

LORENZO“Settle in,” I released the most dreaded words from my lips, my eyes narrowly fixed on Lola, whom I had just introduced into another inner room in my underworld.She smiled, her eyes dimly lit and sparkling with excitement. She took a few steps into the room, examined it and glared at me. “Pretty cool.”I nodded at her words, my thoughts suddenly drifting back to Rosina and what she might be feeling. My heart trembled erratically at the thought, and my whole body went numb.Gosh.“I’ll leave you to settle in. Come down for dinner when you’re ready.”She sighed and walked to me after I finished my sentence. I watched her slowly drop her luggage, taking seductive steps towards me before grabbing my waist. With our eyes matching, she said, “You aren’t staying to see me unpack?”Her hands moved to my neck, clapping them slowly around it, moving from my waist. “I thought we’d stay together.”I shifted from her and took her hands off me. “You didn’t ask about that.”She nodded. “Of

Last Updated : 2025-10-01