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He called me 'Mate'! seventy -six
MATEO'S POVIt has been almost a year since I last saw Kiara. Everyday, I wake up with the hope of going back to her or even seeing her across the road. Even if I don't get to talk to her, I will be equally happy, and my mind will have been put at ease. Those past months felt like decades to me, and the worst of it is that I can't seem to be forgetting her very soon. I hate the feeling of not knowing where my Kiara has gone. Whether she was safe at all, whether she was dead or alive,I rarely let anyone know how Kiara's departure affected me. I still couldn't conclude that it was my fault, even when guilt was killing me from the inside. She made the right decision after all—who would like to be with a bad jerk like myself? It was almost impossible to see that. I thought maybe after her departure I would feel better, but time makes it worse. I miss her every damn day that I manage to wake up without seeing my lousy angel with me. On a normal day, she would wake me up from sleep with a
He called me 'Mate'! seventy -seven
Kiara's povJust when I thought things couldn't get any worse, there was a knock at the door. I opened it to find a representative from brinn cucina, holding a large envelope. I was so anxious to know what what was inside the envelope. Daniel had called me earlier to tell me that he sent something over to me."Mrs. Kiara?" the woman asked, her voice kind and sympathetic. I which I could correct her and tell her that I am still a miss but unfortunately a single mother but I don't even have the liver to say that now. "Yes, that's me," I replied, my heart sinking. The woman handed me the big brown envelope and said, "This is for you. It's a gift from a generous donor who wants to help families like yours get back on their feet. Inside, you'll find the keys to a brand new apartment, fully furnished and ready for you to move in. It's a fresh start for you and your children."Tears welled up in my eyes as she opened the envelope and saw the keys to my new home. I couldn't believe her
He called me 'Mate'! seventy -eight
Kiara's pov_I woke up early on the day of the model shoot, my nerves already jangling. I had been working on how to become a model for a few days now, because this was the biggest opportunity I had ever gotten. The problem was, I was poor. Really poor. I lived in a tiny, run-down apartment with thin walls and even thinner blankets. I didn't have much in the way of clothes, either. And it was this damn modelling that got me an advance residence to live comfortably and right now, I can even put my life to it to make sure it becomes a success. But I wasn't going to let that hold me back. I pulled out my best dress - a simple, black shift that I had picked up at a thrift store - and carefully laid it out on my bed. I didn't have any fancy lingerie or shapewear, so I made do with a plain white bra and panties. I grabbed a pair of tights and slipped them on, then added a pair of black heels that I had scrounged up from a yard sale.Next, I turned to my makeup. I didn't have a lot of fancy
He called me 'Mate'! seventy -eight
Kiara's pov_I woke up early on the day of the model shoot, my nerves already jangling. I had been working on how to become a model for a few days now, because this was the biggest opportunity I had ever gotten. The problem was, I was poor. Really poor. I lived in a tiny, run-down apartment with thin walls and even thinner blankets. I didn't have much in the way of clothes, either. And it was this damn modelling that got me an advance residence to live comfortably and right now, I can even put my life to it to make sure it becomes a success. But I wasn't going to let that hold me back. I pulled out my best dress - a simple, black shift that I had picked up at a thrift store - and carefully laid it out on my bed. I didn't have any fancy lingerie or shapewear, so I made do with a plain white bra and panties. I grabbed a pair of tights and slipped them on, then added a pair of black heels that I had scrounged up from a yard sale.Next, I turned to my makeup. I didn't have a lot of fancy
He called me 'Mate'! seventy -nine
MATEO'S POVI sat in my apartment, staring at the wall in front of me. It was just after midnight, and I had been given my next assignment. I was a Mafia killer, and my job was to take out anyone who posed a threat to the organization.I sighed and stood up, heading over to my closet. I pulled out my black suit and slipped it on, checking my reflection in the mirror. I looked like a shadow, all dressed in black. It was a fitting look for a killer.I walked over to my nightstand and picked up my gun, loading it with precision. I had been trained to use a variety of weapons, but this was my favorite. It was small and easy to conceal, but it packed a powerful punch.With my gun in hand, I left my apartment and headed towards the meeting place. It was a secluded alleyway on the outskirts of town, far from prying eyes. I knew that the other members of the Mafia would be waiting for me there.As I arrived at the alleyway, I saw that the others were already there. They were all dressed in bl
He called me 'Mate'! eighty
KIARA'S POV Months later...It felt as if I had been robbed of my breath as I saw the man I loved most being rushed to the hospital in a state that I could never imagine. My heart flipped, and then tears came. I gathered all of my strength as I ran down the stairs towards him. He should live! I wanted him so desperately to live, even though we are not together anymore.I knew he would be mad at me for running in my current state. heavily loaded with a five-month pregnancy. I held the stair rod and ran down, also being careful not to fall. "What happened to him?" Will he be okay? I asked, running after one of the nurses. She managed to spare a glance at me and then continued with his rush to the emergency room. I saw Caleb; he was walking up and down at a panicked pace. I wanted to ask him, but I was not sure if he would be able to listen to me. He had pleaded for me to get back with Mateo, claiming that his life and happiness depended on it, but I won't listen to that shit. He was
He called me 'Mate'! eighty-one
"Caleb?.. how the hell did you escape?" I asked. staring at the owner of the car."It doesn't matter." Someone called the policemen on purpose. It was to frame us all, or rather, get us all. "Who could that possibly be?" I asked. I was done panting and am now relaxed. This was obviously the first time I have had this kind of run in my life ever since I have lived. "And who owns this old excuse car?" I asked, and I was also curious to know how he got away and when he started to drive his own car. Fine he has a car of his own but this.... This is supposed to be a 1990 model. "Ehmm...robed it. I couldn't hesitate to take it away from the old man, not that I really wanted to hurt him. "What did you just do?" You actually took that from an old man when I have warned you nit to hurt any innocent person even if it's on my name. I wouldn't accept it. I couldn't contain my anger. Ever since Kiara's grandmother's death, I have added both old men and women to the list of people I can never ha
He called me 'Mate'! eighty -two
Mateo's pov.I couldn't believe what I was doing. Here I was, following this woman down the street, trying to get a sense of where she lived. I knew it was wrong, but I couldn't help myself. I had to know where she lived, I needed to do that.As she walked down the street, I followed behind her, trying to stay hidden in the shadows. I knew it was crazy, but I couldn't help myself. I needed to know where she lived.Finally, after what felt like an eternity, she turned onto a quiet residential street and walked up to a cozy-looking bungalow. She unlocked the front door and disappeared inside, leaving me standing on the sidewalk, staring at the house.I stood there for a moment, trying to process what I had just seen. I knew that I should just turn around and go home, but something kept me rooted to the spot. I couldn't tear my eyes away from the house. It wasn't as fascinated as I thought it would be. Finally, with a sigh, I turned and walked away. I knew that I had crossed a line, and
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