Lahat ng Kabanata ng Grimaldi's Blood and Vows: Kabanata 51 - Kabanata 60

[ARIETTA’S POV]We arrived in front of my apartment. I hurried out of the car before he could open the door for me. Right now, I was too scared to talk to Pierce.His earlier words about no one breaking up still echoed in my mind, but I couldn’t help but wonder, what about his father’s wishes? Would he go against them for me?As I was walking toward my apartment, I felt someone pull me closer to them. I hadn’t even realized Pierce had gotten out of the car and was following me. He buried me in his chest and held me tightly.I couldn’t hold back anymore. With the weight of everything I was feeling right now, I let the tears fall from my eyes.It still hurt so much to think... that Pierce’s father didn’t want me."No one’s breaking up, do you understand?" he said. "I know you heard our conversation, and I want to make sure you know that no matter what my dad says, I’m not breaking up with you."I let out a sob, despite trying to hold it in. Pierce gently rubbed my back and let me cry in

[ARIETTA’S POV]I took a breath after speaking so quickly. Mr. Marcello raised an eyebrow but didn’t say anything. I seized the opportunity to continue expressing what I wanted to say."I don’t know why you’re angry with us, but I just want to clarify that I have no ill intentions. I love your son, and my feelings for him are genuine. All I want is for you to accept us because I know Pierce is also struggling with our situation. I don’t want him to always feel torn between choosing to please his father or staying by my side. We both want him to be happy."My words were interrupted when I noticed Mr. Marcello’s sarcastic laugh. I looked back at him, and he met my gaze with a condescending squint."You... really have a way with words, huh? I’m not surprised you’re able to manipulate and twist my son around with everything you say to him. You want him to be happy? Let him go."That was when I realized that no matter what I said to Mr. Marcello, he would never believe me. His mind was mad

[ARIETTA’S POV]I hadn’t noticed that tears had started streaming down my face as I thought about all this. I sniffled and let those tears fall, hoping it might help ease the weight I was feeling.My phone rang. I had no intention of answering it since I didn’t feel like moving, but in the end, I did. I didn’t even check who was calling before I picked it up.“Hello,” I greeted weakly.“Arietta…”My eyes widened when I heard Pierce’s voice on the other end. Instead of making me feel lighter, it only made my chest feel heavier. I didn’t know why; it just did.“I’m outside your apartment. Can you open the door for me, please?”I quickly sat up and checked the date. It was only Friday—he wasn’t supposed to be back until next week. What was he doing here in New York already?I ran to the door of my apartment and opened it. He wasn’t joking; the moment I opened it, there stood Pierce.“Hi,” he greeted me.I couldn’t bring myself to greet him back. I just found myself walking toward him, re

[ARIETTA’S POV]When we arrived at his penthouse, a few men in uniforms greeted us. They greeted Pierce and handed him something before leaving.Pierce opened the door to the penthouse, and my smile immediately faded as I jumped at the sight of two Rottweilers charging toward us."Pierce!" I screamed in fear as the two dogs chased and followed me. They were so big, and I felt like they might attack me."Easy," Pierce said, and I even heard him laugh as he calmed down his two dogs. "Zeus, sit!"One dog with a blue collar sat down, while the other wagged its tail, waiting for Pierce to give him a command."Good boy!" Pierce petted one dog’s head and did the same with the other.Pierce took my hand, as if telling me I could stop clinging to him, but I was still scared of the two dogs."Don't worry, they're not going to eat you. I'm the only one who can eat you." I slapped him, and he laughed. "Aww!" I trusted Pierce, so I pulled away from him. But as soon as the dogs saw me standing on

[ARIETTA’S POV]While I was cleaning a room, I remembered that Pierce’s birthday was coming up. He’s turning twenty-eight! I started thinking about what I should give him. What could I possibly give him that he doesn’t already have? I couldn’t afford to buy anything too expensive since I had drained my savings when I lost my job.During my break, I scrolled online for ideas on what to give my boyfriend, but I still couldn’t think of anything.He’s rich, successful, and he almost has everything. What else could someone like Pierce want?"I know!" I called Blaire to ask for ideas."Why don’t you gift-wrap yourself and tie a ribbon around you? You could be your own gift to him."Blaire laughed loudly while I sighed at her suggestions. The only thing missing was me saying that whenever Pierce and I were together, that’s all we did, but of course, I didn’t say that to Blaire.“Is there no better suggestion?” I asked her while scowling. I was panicking. Why didn’t I think of looking for a g