The next morning was hectic for Lucia as reporters found their ways inside the mansion and had dared to question her about her father's health condition. The new headlines that morning were all about the famous Rich man's daughter that caused her father to fall ill on his birthday. While Lucia was struggling to leave the mansion and head to the company, her car was flooded by these reporters. Ricardo hurried towards the scene and shielded her till they got inside the mansion. Lucia's dress was torn in some parts as they were rough with her. A video showcased online and its content was about everything that transpired between her and her father during his birthday the previous evening. "Investigate from which angle the video git recorded" Ricardo spoke with someone over the phone as he stood near the door inside Lucia's room. Lucia was sitting on the bed, panicking.Reporters were still outside her door knocking and more were flooding inside the apartment premises.Noticing how pale a
For the first time in Ricardo's life, he felt his body tremble as a result of the kiss Lucia gave him. The kiss lasted for a while before she pulled out. Ricardo held her close and hugged her tight. "I'll be back, I promise" he said and left. Lucia heaved a heavy sigh as she slumped on the bed. She pulled out her phone from the plug and began to surf the internet. At least, that was the only thing that she could do without anyone restraining her. After a while, she felt like everything had become boring to her. The internet was filled with several news about her, despite the fact that Ricardo had dealt with the publication of the news, some platforms still published it. She was called several names, a slut and a drug addict. Lucia was devastated. They didn't disclose her identity but they kept saying "the Don's daughter" and in the city, Mr. Roberto of the most powerful Don. Which would make anyone guess that it was her who is the drug addict. Lucia felt devastated for the very fir
It was in the middle of the night when Lucia woke up from sleep. At first, she wanted to go downstairs and get a glass of milk to help her sleep again.But this time, Lucia thought of doing something different. She's consumed a lot of milk these days, trying to suppress her constant hunger for the drugs.She was slowly getting over it and she didn't want to get addicted to something else in return. She stood on the balcony, gazing outside and enjoying the cold midnight breeze.Lucia closed her eyes for a second and opened it. She suddenly felt like seeing Ricardo, she missed him and they haven't seen each other since afternoon.Lucia was disturbed about his absence. At first, she assumed that he was busy. Her father sent him on a lot of errands these days, since he was short of men to use.Lucia decided to go outside and search for him. She moved towards her huge wardrobe and searched for some clothes to wear.It was almost winter, she dared not expose her skin because of the cold. Lu
Lucia was busy packing up her luggages to leave the villa. She feared that her life was in danger and wanted to leave.She wanted to flee from the country with the little money she had. She would be able to go away for months.She was still busy packing up when the door was opened by Roberto, Ricardo was standing behind him.They were stunned by Lucia's current actions. "What are you doing?" Roberto was the first to ask but Ricardo was the most curious.He didn't understand why Lucia was packing up her luggage."I asked you a question," Roberto questioned, moving towards her.Lucia left the luggage and focused on her father. "I'm leaving, Roberto. I can't stay here anymore. My life is in danger and you aren't doing anything about it!" She declared harshly."Lucia, you can't leave" "I can't stay either, father. I do not want to get killed" She retorted sharply."I would sort that out." "Father, you do not understand how it feels to live in fear everyday! It's devastating. I no longer
In an airport filled with people moving to various areas, A tall slim woman, about twenty-three years old, with long black curly hair and pale skin. Dressed in a white crop top, black palazzo trousers, and a black coat. wearing sunglasses and her luggage in her hand. Walking majestically towards the exit of the airport. Lucia had just returned to Italy from London by the sudden calls from her father.She had stayed in London for many years, ever since her mother died and her father remarried.She takes out her phone and dials his number which wasn't going through.She noticed the handsome-looking man dressed in a black suit and his curly black hair covering one side of his forehead to his eyes."Is he coming to approach me?" She thought to herself and smiled shyly. Quickly, she arranged her hair waiting for him to reach her."Miss Roberto, I'm Ricardo. your bodyguard we are assigned by Mr.Roberto to escort you back home." The man said.she frowned. but Ricardo didn't notice because of
"Claudia, I had lots of work to do today. it's skipped my mind I'm sorry. " Mr. Roberto said moving towards her."Such an important issue, you've forgotten to tell me. what else do I need to know? huh!" She retorted and turned her face away from the man behind her."Common, you shouldn't be angry over unimportant things, I'm only having her stay for a while. Business purposes only." Mr. Roberto grabbed her waist, moving her close to himself.Claudia smiled, then frowned when she realized he just said business."I hope it's not what I'm thinking?""What are you thinking? love." He kissed her neck seductively."Are you trying to make her your successor?" Her voice sounded cold when she asked the question."No, Claudia. That's not it." "Then what?""Don't worry, I'll tell you when the time is right. okay?""Don't forget we have a daughter who is older and intelligent. capable of taking over your businesses. Remember how my family supported you when you hit rock bottom." She said in a th
"What's this? the light went off?" The assassin said, looking through his microscope. He stood upright, held his waist with both hands, and looked up."Shit" He kicked on an empty can on the floor in frustration. Then he remembers the bugging devices and plugged his earphones. "Fuck, There's no." signal. "Don't tell me the bodyguard found and disabled it? Argh, Who the tell trained that bodyguard?" He asked, rhetorically. He packed his gun into a case and wore his facemask and face cap properly, heading towards the stairs.He paused abruptly after hearing footsteps."Someone is coming up the stairs." He said to himself, hid behind the door, and brought out his shotgun.And watch the person, who seems to be Ricardo, come out to the rooftop. He waited for a while, observing Ricardo and he attempts to use his gun to hit him. instead, within a blink of an eye, Ricardo caught his hand and they exchanged a couple of blows on each other. The man, surprised by Ricardo's skills in martial ar
Lucia buried her head in between her knees. Sobbing. She started to become uncomfortable."Lucia, are you alright?" Ricardo asked.She was surprised, he didn't call her to miss. instead, he called her by her name. He did the same last night when he looked for her. It seems he becomes considerate whenever he feared something that happened to her.She looked up at him."we..We're going to die here right?" she trembled."No, we are not going to die. Why do you think so?""There's no fucking ventilation in here, we'll die once the Little air runs out.""Don't worry, someone will get out soon.""How soon? we've been here for almost an hour, besides there's no signal." She yelled out, crying loudly.This time, he sits close to her and hugged her.He admits caring for her at that moment and didn't want to see her crying.He used his thumb to wipe the tears off her eyes slowly. Let's just sleep till they come.They were still in the dark, elevator for a while.Lucia woke up from her nap and s