"My real name is Celeste Astraea Cortezi, the promised bride of Cassinno, your brother" I stare at Sain Czar's face not wanting to miss even just a little change of his emotion. I am attentive even to the movement of his brows and blink of his eyes a sign of him taken aback with my statement. Perhaps he already had a hint about my real identity but I am still expecting a surprise reaction from him but then I got nothing. His handsome face remain stoic, his eyes are darker than its normal shade, and his lips is on the thin line. If he was difficult to read a while ago, I think it got harder even more right now. It feels as if there is a sudden dark force that surround Sain Czar and the menacing around that revolves around him is a bit alarming. My mind is giving me a warning signal that I should stay away from him because I might end up dead with his hands but at the same time the other side of me is confident that Sain will not do anything to hurt me which sound so freaking stupid
"Do you really want to kill me?" I stilled on my spot as he look at me straight to my eyes. His dark soulful eyes holds so much emotion, the intensity of his gaze makes me feel as if he could see what's on my mind. But despite with that, his tone is challenging as if he's provoking me to say something that I will make him believe. My lips move but surprisingly, there's no voice came out. There is a sudden lump on my throat giving me difficulties to breath in I don't know the reason. One thing is for sure, I am having a hard time to answer Sain Czar as if it was the most difficult question that I have ever encounter. "I am asking you, woman" he hissed. "Do you really intend to kill?" His voice is demanding and the strong presence he exude suddenly makes me feel small. For the first time, I feel intimidated with him and all I wanted to do right now is to step back and run away. Why? What's with me? Was my mind already sided to Sain Czar but I am just being in denial? Did I really
I always thought that I can do everything that my father Luscio Costello told me. And when I say everything, that means crossing every boundary, every lines. But then, I was wrong. Sain Czar Ildefonso, the son of the man who killed my entire family and ruined my life. He is the person I need to kill, his blood is what my father wants but I can't kill him. For the second time, I failed my father. Czar Ildefonso is just a few steps away from me. If I attempt to threaten his life, there is a possibility that I end up succeeding although I haven't test his strength and fighting skill. But I know his not just an average because he wouldn't be Czar Ildefonso if he is. He is the next Capo of Ilde Famiglia, he is more than capable of fighting me back. I took a deep breath and bit the inside of my mouth before speaking. "I didn't killed Cassinno although I already had a chance. Consider that as payment because he save my life once, were now even" I started. "And I think you should return t
"Ah, so she's that girl"I couldn't help to frown because I don't understand what does he mean by it. I lift my gaze to look at Jaxer but he's looking at Teofilo with his stoic face as if he could understand what does this old man trying to say."I never thought Luscio could raise her well" Teofilo added that made me shift back my gaze at him.Jaxer's grip on my arm tighten but with a full control not to hurt me. I attempt to utter a word but Jaxer cut me off by pulling me behind him."Don't mess up with her, you know how much Dad treasure his daughter" I gulp. It was like a instinctive response when I heard the dangerous tone of Jaxer that indicates warning to Teofilo. I don't know what is happening but one thing is for sure, my brother is not pleased with what Teofilo said. It feels as if he knew something, they both knew something that I didn't.The creased on my forehead deepen when I heard a laugh from Teofilo and then he tap Jaxer's shoulder. "Easy young man, I'm not doing any
"What's with that question?" I stare at him not wanting to missed even his micro-reaction. But he looks indifferent right now. I couldn't see the man I adore. It feels as if this is the first time I saw him, the way he look at me with those cold emotionless eyes is a bit odd and at the same time confusing. He was not the brother that I knew. He was not that man who accepted me fifteen years ago. I am seeing someone else as if I press a wrong button. Does my question means a lot to them?I shake my head and force a smile. "Nothing. Where is Dad by the way?" I ask to change the topic.He tilt a head, carefully eyeing before he reply."In his office. You better get ready what to say because he's aware that you failed to do it again" he warn leaving me questioning his indifference. Was it started because of Teofilo or maybe it was because of my question?I shrug off that thoughts and just went straight to my father's office. Standing in front of the door, I couldn't decide if I should
"W-What do you mean by that?" I stuttered, couldn't seem to understand what does he mean.That fucking man killed my entire family how am I not allowed to kill him? A lot of people die in my hands, they are not innocent but I do not have any business with them aside from the fact that I was order to assassinate them. There's no way that man can escape his death when he has a debt to pay from me. "I cannot tell you his name. You're my daughter, and you're not allowed to kill him" he answer that made me look at him in disbelief.I scoff and frustratingly pulled my hair shutting my eyes close before shifting back my gaze at him."Really? You're telling that to me after he fucking killed my family?!" My voice sound taunting but I don't care. I already lost the last string of my trust towards him including the respect. I felt betrayed, I look like a fool calling him my father not knowing that he is the accomplice of the man who killed my family. I felt so messed up right now, and I don'
A loud explosion made me cover my ears as I hide myself in the corner, hoping that a piece of wood I am leaning right now could save me from those sharp bullets that trying to kill me. "I should have killed them all" I hissed to myself, frowning while holding my gun tightly.I am now on the run. Sintti Crime Organization is chasing me just like what Luscio Costello told me. They were aware about the tragic death of my parents, they are aware that Luscio is part of the assassination happens fifteen years ago and now that I am aware about it they are hunting me. Things that I don't understand before is now make sense. The council anger is not about me being a woman, it was because I am a Cortezi the little girl who supposed to be dead years ago. They are trying to kill me now after I obey all their rules and commands for fifteen years. My hands are stained with blood because I stand before them, kill those people who tried to ruined the organization because I thought it was my family
"I am still here,Little. I am still here where you left me and I am just waiting for you to come back"An unknown warmth covers my heart, I didn't know this kind of assurance is what I needed right now. But then, I know that I am not supposed to ask for it. That would be unfair for him and everything will be mess up even more. I fisted hand giving him a void expression despite his pleading eyes. For the first time, I saw a weak side of him. Another part of him that he will never let anyone figure out. I don't want to be his weakness, he should not be swayed just because of me."You don't know what you're saying""I do" he firmly replied. "I am your husband and it will stay that way until my last breath. I warned you didn't I? When you insist to marry me, I told you there will be no turning back. You cannot turn your back at me, I won't let you" he hissed in a controlled tone. He looks determine, more serious than before. I look straight into his eyes, and just like for the first tim