All Chapters of ROSES ON FIRE: Chapter 111 - Chapter 120

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NO ONE TO SAVE HER

VINCENZOWhat I was going to do today was going to be out of my comfort zone. My lie is going to be right on target.I was in a strange mood. Since early this morning I felt the depths of my soul being racked by a strange combination of desire and anger. I had one burning wish now and today seemed to define my purpose in life: to make the life of this woman, Francesca, of the Serratore family bitter. She was beautiful, I couldn't deny that, but that was precisely the weapon with which I was going to take my revenge. I knew that for a woman who came from this important family, pride and image were extremely important. So I put my plan into action. I would make her fall in love with me, and then I would destroy her soul as her rotten family had destroyed mine.Walking resolutely into her office, I dryly announced that I had a therapy appointment. I sat comfortably in my chair, and in front of me, those big, glowing eyes looked at me with anger and doubt. The soft sigh of her breath stir

REMEMBER THIS

FRANCESCAI was feeling so overwhelmed at this moment, thoughts were circling and my heart was pounding in my chest. I barely closed the door after Vincenzo left and now, Maria walked into my office, looking angry and puzzled at the same time. She was already expecting an answer to her cutting question. "What the hell was that man doing here?"Initially, I chose to ignore this seemingly rhetorical question, but when Maria called out my name again, I realized I couldn't continue to avoid her. So I answered with my voice muffled and my eyes focused on the floor. "I don't know what Vincenzo's plan was, but it certainly couldn't have been anything good."Maria's curiosity seemed to have turned to a mixture of concern and amusement, and she held back her laughter. "And what exactly did he say to you?" she asked in disbelief.I swallowed dryly, knowing it would elicit my naive laughter, but continued to tell her. "He confessed to me that he thinks about me day and night, like I'm the on

A DAY OFF

FRANCESCA“ Can we have a day off?” Maria asked enthusiastically. “ And do what?” “ Well, we can go see…the Colosseum?” "Considering it's Saturday and I don't have any appointments, I think we can take advantage of this day" "By the way, any news from...Vincenzo?" asked Maria coming close to my ear. I felt as if his name was some kind of sin we were not allowed to say or think. I ignored her question and went to the kitchen. I so wanted a coffee. Just then my cell rang.I felt a thrill of excitement in my stomach as I recognized my mother's number."Mom's calling me, Maria," I said to Maria as I showed her the phone screen.Maria smiled encouragingly at me. "Answer it, maybe she just wants to ask how you are."I accepted the call and brought the phone to my ear."Hi, Mom!" I greeted excitedly."Hello, my dear Francesca! How's your business going? I hope all is going well for you two there in Rome," my mother asked me with warmth in her voice."We're going very well, Mother. We

HIS EYES SPARKLED

FRANCESCAI looked at the photo Vincenzo had taken of me and Maria, and Maria's smile got even brighter. At that moment, I was thinking that my encounters with Vincenzo no longer seemed random. It was as if there was a purpose to these encounters, a game of chance that brought us together."Mmm, what do you say, Francesca? Do you want to go with Vincenzo? Let him steal you away for a few hours!" she said, smiling at me knowingly.I looked at Maria, ready to answer that I wouldn't go with him, that I'd rather stay with her. But before I could open my mouth, Maria intervened."It's okay, you can go with him. We'll figure it out in the meantime. Plus, you never know what adventures this evening in Rome has in store for you two!" she whispered close to my ear. Not so close apparently as Vincenzo's smile was so large.I was mildly surprised by her response and the fact that she didn't seem at all bothered by the idea of being alone for a few hours. It was obvious that she trusted me and th

IT'S WORTH A TRY

VINCENZOBehind the shadows and the games of intrigue, there was a tumult of emotions that I couldn’t yet truly understand. Francesca Serratore, the daughter of the man I was supposed to destroy, had messed up my plans, and I didn’t know how to deal with the situation.Every day I saw her, I felt my heart flutter with emotion, even though deep down I knew I shouldn’t feel that way. I was trying to deny my feelings, to just focus on my mission, to make the entire Serratore suffer, but her beauty and the way every smile shone through all my thoughts.It was completely impossible to stop thinking about her. Even in moments when I wanted to be strong and cold, my thoughts always turned to Francesca. It wasn’t just the physical attraction; it was something deeper, something I couldn’t quite define. As if my soul was desperately searching for her, unable to understand why it was she who troubled me so much.I was trying to find my answers, to understand what was happening to me, but with ea

I HAVE FEELINGS FOR HIM

FRANCESCAThe date with Vincenzo simply left me in a dreamy state. From the very first moments around him, I felt there was something special between us, a deep and inexplicable connection. With every smile of his, with every mysterious look, my heart trembled with joy and emotion.It was obvious Vincenzo had a dark side, and in the mafia world, that was quite normal. However, I always remembered my mother’s words, trying to warn me about the risks involved in such a relationship. Still, I tried to reassure myself that maybe things weren’t so bad and that there were good people, even in the darkest places. I was from such a place myself, and my soul was pure.But regardless of his past, my feelings for Vincenzo were intense and sincere. I no longer needed reasons to know why I felt the way I did. I simply enjoyed being around him, listening to him talk, or watching him when he was lost in thought. He was a mystery that I wanted to reveal gradually.But yesterday, I realized I didn’t k

WILLING TO GIVE A CHANCE

FRANCESCAI felt like prey, stalked through the narrow streets of the city. It was as if I could hear my heartbeat as I ran like a frightened rabbit. Despite my efforts to quicken my pace, that mysterious person, an unknown man to me, was following me step by step. I couldn’t see his face, but I felt he was laughing inwardly at my uneasiness.With each pace, I felt closer and closer to danger. My heart was pounding in my chest and my breathing got labored. I didn’t know what he wanted from me, but my instinct was telling me to stay away from him. But I couldn’t escape, and my office seemed further and further away, as if it had become an isolated island.Finally, he caught up with me. I tried to keep calm and ask him what he wanted, but my voice trembled with fear. “Do you want to play with me?” he whispered in a low, threatening tone. Frozen in place, I felt my heart pounding so hard it felt like it was about to break my chest.“S-stay away from me!” I said, sitting frozen with fear

HIS STUPID LITTLE CRUSH

VINCENZOI could feel my heart pounding in my chest and the adrenaline seemed to envelop my whole body. Francesca was safe now, but the memory of the attack on her was still chilling me.I tried to calm my breathing and quiet my mind, but my thoughts kept returning to that moment when I saved her. She had a swollen eye and a few scratches, but she was safe now. She was in my house, and her presence brought new light to those rooms where I lived alone.Francesca was a beautiful woman, and her purity fascinated me. I couldn’t help looking at her and wanting to protect her and make her happy. I wanted to heal her wounds, both the physical ones and the ones in her soul. In her eyes, I saw an extraordinary vulnerability and strength at the same time. I wanted to be there for her, to listen and support her.Despite saving her, I didn’t feel like a hero. I felt like an ordinary person who did what anyone would have to do in that situation. But to Francesca, I had become so much more. I could

BETWEEN REASON AND HEART

FRANCESCAWith each battle between reason and heart, I felt more and more lost in the maze of emotions and memories that haunted my thoughts. It had been a few days since I hadn’t looked for any sign, any hint of Vincenzo’s presence around me. But my heart refused to let the past fade into oblivion and let distance create barriers between us.I kept thinking about that day when everything changed. It was as if the memory of those moments had taken root in me with undeniable power. The day that man attacked me haunted me as a reminder of my vulnerability, but also as a guide to when my life intersected again with Vincenzo’s. This time going much deeper. With each step he took to save me, I felt more and more drawn to him.I remembered in great detail how he had defended me that day, how he had killed in cold blood that man who was trying to rape me. My breathing quickened as I recalled how his powerful body had protected me and kept me from danger. His eyes burned with intent and the c

THE OTHER MAN

FRANCESCAI opened my eyes in the morning and felt my nerves twisting in my stomach. It was that day of the week again - Monday. This time, it wasn’t just a regular day at the beginning of the week, but it was the day I had to report to the office for my first therapy patient of the day. Also, it was the day I finally acknowledged I had feelings for Vincenzo. Not only that. Also, I decided to give us a chance. But back to my patient. I studied his chart late last night. His name was Smith, and he was in his early 30s. His wife was cheating on him, and he had found out.I spent a good part of the evening reading about his situation. Looks of pity, weariness and a dose of anger mingled in his file photo. The woman he loved had betrayed him, and now we had to find a way to overcome this complicated situation. Late last night, I flipped through each page of his file, but my thoughts wandered in a different direction. Vincenzo - his name rang in my mind like a gentle melody. Despite my b

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