GABRIEL'S POV Nicola?"You're finally up." She said, flashing me a warm smile.I tried to sit up on the bed, and she rushed to help me. "Easy there. You just sustained a serious injury." She softly chastised. I was currently trying so hard to not find her show of care weird. She was most probably showing up as a friend, but..."Did you..." I paused, doing a quick mental check to know if it seemed appropriate, demanding for my nephew's wife almost immediately after I woke."Did I...?" Nicola repeated, an expectant look in her eyes. "Did I what?""Uhm... nothing" I shook my head, letting my helpless curiosity eat me up. Was Kayla really here last night? Had she looked at me with tears in her eyes as she caressed my cheeks, or was it barely an imagination?"I should inform Enzo and the doctor that you're awake now." She said, before excusing herself and heading out of my room.Some minutes later, a knock sounded against my door and Doctor Jones walked in, Enzo following behind."Gabr

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THIRD PERSON'S POV Enzo stood at the arrivals section at the airport, his feet tapping against the floor as he waited for Elena to show up.Soon enough, he sighted her making her way down, a small suitcase in hand, and her handbag hanging on one shoulder. She saw him immediately, and gave a wave.Enzo walked toward her, and they met halfway. "Hi..." She exhaled lightly, a small smile on her face. Enzo couldn't help himself, but inhale. She smelled so good, even after a nine hour flight. He looked at her glowy face, but found himself looking away almost immediately. What the fuck was that?The atmosphere between them started to feel quite tense, and he awkwardly licked his lips."And here I was, thinking that the first thing you'd do when you see me, is pick a fight." He managed a chuckle, but realized how odd he sounded. Like he was a bag of nerves."I want to, but I'm just not settled enough to do so." She muttered, a bit too calmly. "How is my brother?""Yes, yes." Enzo nodded qu

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THREE DAYS LATERGABRIEL'S POV As I alighted the stairs, my eyes fell on my family members who were currently sitting in the living room. They had all come, which was quite... surprising. But the only person my eyes searched for, was a certain ginger head. I finally found her, sitting next to Jeffery and looking down at her hands. That was such an obvious action at avoiding my gaze.She had been the only person I had longed to see all day, every day, for the past three days. I wasn't sure if anything had happened before she left my house that morning, but ever since, she hadn't done as much as even leave me a message. I thought she was worried about me?"Gabriel." Father called just then, standing on his feet and making his way to me. He looked so tired, and I didn't like how I felt my heart tug at the sight of that. He had consistently called to check on me these past few days actually. "I was so worried about you." He sighed, taking my hand in his. My gaze slowly turned cold,

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KAYLA'S POVI stood before the mirror, doing a final check over my look. I was putting on one of the dresses from my collection. It was a red and black gown that stretched below my knees. Exaggerated puffy sleeves, turtle neck, with a stylish opening that mapped from the valley between my breasts, down to my belly button.I had my hair packed in a neat, sleek, ponytail, my baby hair beautifully done. Just then, Jeffery appeared behind me, circling his hands round my waist. There was really no point asking why he came into my room, so I remained silent. I looked at our reflection on the mirror, and it wasn't flattering in any way. We didn't belong together. I pictured a different man in his place, and my heart clenched at the thought that some wishes could only be wishes.Gabriel.I couldn't say I hated him now. I just hated it when he wasn't mine. Ever since Nicola had announced to the entire family during our hospitality visit to Gabriel's, that he had proposed to her already, I

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GABRIEL'S POV For a whole week, I hadn't seen her. She didn't reply my texts, and I had even found myself calling, knowing how risky that was. She didn't take my two calls either. The whole thing was eating at me now, and I couldn't help it. It was so bad that I had snuck out of the house last night, to go to 'the apartment'.Pathetic. I had gotten there, somewhat hopeful I was going to meet her, also waiting for me. I was disappointed when I didn't see her there. I waited for some more hours, but she didn't show up.Now I was dressing up for my company's event today, half excited and half... dissatisfied. Somehow, the thoughts of my current situation with Kayla still managed to soil my mood.Just then, the door opened and Aunt Beatrice poked her head through, flashing me a smile. She and the rest of the family had arrived New York from Italy last night, and I was very overwhelmed that they all made it.She fully stepped in and made her way to me, arranging my bow tie."I'm so pro

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