When the two came back to their lodge, neither of them spoke any word. Madonna stood behind Dante with her face down and Dante was embarrassed about his actions.
"Have they always been disturbing you?"
"Yes." Madonna answered with a frown.
"We still have a week to spend, I will always be with you till then." Dante left the lodge immediately after speaking. He left with the excuse to go get food but in truth, he feared he would lose his cool if he stayed a moment longer
"Evil tyrant, leaving after speaking his mind." Madonna muttered but didn't hate the idea of Dante tagging along.
True to his words, Dante always tags along with her whenever she steps outside. Though they don't talk to each other Dante made sure to provide all she needed and Madonna made sure to make use of the opportunity.
"I would like to have a glass of grape juice." Dante glared at her but still went and got her order. Madonna was having the best time of her life treating the Mafia boss like her personal shuffle.
"Husband, I would love you to help me apply some lotion." Madonna was annoyed seeing some ladies beside Dante. When they came to the beach, Dante left her alone to read a book while lying a distance away from her. At first, she wasn't bothered by it as she lay on her mat and enjoyed the warmness of the sun. Her tranquility was disturbed when she saw some ladies approaching Dante. She thought they would leave but they sat down and started discussing with Dante. Madonna believes that Dante has condemned her to a life of misery so she should try her best to make his life miserable too.
"I would be right there." Dante replied without looking her way. One of the ladies looked at Madonna and flipped her hair taunting Madonna.
"You little " Madonna stopped herself from swearing at the lady. Madonna stood up from where she was lying and walked straight to Dante.
"Why don't you introduce me to your friends dear." Madonna sat between Dante's legs and relaxed her back on his chest. Since they were on the beach she was wearing only a bikini, she had removed the scarf she wrapped her body with.
"Madonna." Dante whispered as he found himself getting hot by the contact of their skin. Dante has been trying to control himself ever since he saw Madonna's naked body. When the ladies came to him he thought he would be able to ease himself with the girls. Madonna has come and spoiled his plan and even made his situation worse.
"Come on, I am waiting." Madonna had her attention on the ladies and didn't bother about her current sitting position.
"They are.." Dante tried to introduce them and discovered he has forgotten their name which they just said a moment ago.
"We would continue our discussion later." The ladies decided to leave the couple, though their anger for Madonna was visible they had no choice.
"So sad, they left." Madonna pouted but was glad that her mission was a success.
"What are you doing?"
"Me? What is a married man doing entertaining such ladies."
"I was just having a friendly conversation with them."
"Friendly? Do you think I am a child? You think you can leave me in misery while you have fun." They were still sitting in their current position but it didn't bother them. If they were being truthful to themselves they would accept the fact they don't mind the position. Dante loves the sensational feeling he was having from Madonna's back pressed against his chest, and Madonna loves the warmth Dante's chest was giving her.
"Why don't you be a good husband and read to me."
"Since you have succeeded, won't you go back to your position." Dante knew he didn't want that but he had to say it.
"I don't want them coming back. You are not having fun when we are on our honeymoon." Dante realized he owe her the honor and even cursed himself for thinking he would have fun with the ladies.
"Alright, make yourself comfortable and enjoy the book." Dante stretched out his right leg and bend his left knee to support his left arm which holds the book. Madonna relaxed further into his warmth and listened to Dante's voice as he read.
Madonna felt sleep taking over her as she listened to Dante's voice. She likened it to that of honey, the steady voice and warmth made her succumb to the sleep. Dante kept reading even after Madonna has slept off. He noticed her steady breathing and realized she has slept off. Madonna changed her position and snuggled deeper into Dante's embrace. Dante's cheek loosened as he strokes her hair. Her black silky hair was smooth to the touch and Dante made a mental note not to get addicted to it.
"Are you not such a child. How can you easily fall asleep in the embrace of a devil." Dante muttered.
When Madonna woke up it was evening and she woke up in the comfort of her bed. She faced palm as she realized how comfortably she slept off in the arms of Dante.
"Get your act together." She reprimanded herself and stood up to go get her food. When she came out, Dante was already setting up the table and something about him strike Madonna differently.
"You are awake?" Dante asked. Though he wasn't smiling Madonna felt something was different about him. It alarmed Madonna and he wondered what Dante did when she was asleep and she even started thinking if the sleep was truly natural.
"Did you do anything I should be concerned about?"
"What do you mean by that?"
"The last I remember was you reading at the beach. I woke up comfortably on my bed."
"And is it bad?"
"Judging by our history together, I am worried."
"Are you suggesting I might have done something to you?" Madonna didn't answer but her silence was enough to answer for Dante. "Yes, you should think worse of me. Never let your guard down, every second you spend me is an eternity in hell." Dante left immediately and Madonna realized her manner of thinking had greatly angered Dante.
"How am I supposed to think?" She muttered as she sat on the dining and her appetite was lost.
"I can't even be appreciated for the stress of carrying her in, bridal style." Dante complains to nobody in particular as he sips the cocktail he ordered in the bar. He knew that Madonna wasn't wrong in being careful. Judging by what he did, he was already surprised that Madonna hasn't planned to poison him. "You are here?" Madonna came looking for Dante after waiting for one hour. "What do you care." Dante didn't look back to know it was Madonna. The night was chilly so the scarf Madonna wrapped around her body wasn't enough. Though she knew she was right in being cautious, she still can't shake away the guilt she was feeling. "Come let's go back." Madonna thought she was feeling guilty because not for once has Dante tried to do anything funny since they arrived in the Maldives. "Don't worry, you would feel safer with me not sleeping under the same roof." Dante took a sip of his cocktail and can't remember how many of those he has taken. The alcohol content wasn't much but he was
"Boss, there is an emergency." Anthony's voice brought them back to reality and Madonna was the first to move away. She floated to her end and looked away thereby backing them."What's the emergency?" Dante felt a pint of sadness and a load of anger at what just happened."Ricci is moving towards the market revenue." Dante let out a low growl and looked at the daughter of his rival. He dare not admit to himself what was about to happen."Ready the flight, we are going home now.""Everything is ready boss." Anthony bowed and left the two to talk. Anthony was oblivious to what he had just done."Get ready we are leaving.""I thought....""Don't question my word, if I say we are leaving we are leaving. Go and back up your belongings woman." Dante was never the type to shout but when he spoke with strong emotion, the density would be felt even without raising his voice. Madonna felt a cold shiver run down her spine as she left the pool to do as she was told. Madonna didn't hear what Anth
Chapter 10"You mean they are back?" Roman Ricci asked his personal assistant John."Yes, they are back, it's already all over the news.""Where are they now?" Roman loved his daughter so much that he never wanted to expose her to the world he is living in."He took her to his mansion, it's his wife after all.""Wife? Are you mad? There is no way that monster would think of my angel as a wife. This is what you call legal kidnapping." Roman fumes. He has been trying to get hold of his daughter ever since he saw the news of the marriage but he couldn't."What do you suggest we do?" John asked. He had known Madonna ever since she was born so she was like a daughter to him and he had his personal plans for her."I heard Madonna is back, why isn't she here yet." Mrs. Ricci barged into her husband's study without knocking."She went to Dante's house.""Good, we can go meet her there. How could she get married without informing us." Mrs. Ricci knew of her husband's business and knew about th
Dante stopped in front of Roman Ricci and the tension between them was so thick. Dante has no regard for his father in and the feeling was mutual. "I want to see my daughter." Roman gritted but Dante only smirked. "It's rude to keep your guest outside." John remarked. Dante didn't allow them to get past the gate. "Not when the guest is trying to steal my treasure." "Steal? Boy, you and I know who the real thief is." Roman was boiling with rage. "Don't lump me together with you, I am not a kidnapper." Dante smirked as he made Roman remember what started all these. "You want the government project back? I can give it back and even compensate you." Roman doesn't care about any of that with his daughter's life in danger. Now he feels what his business oppositions feel whenever he kidnaps their loved ones to make them surrender to him. Roman is not a saint and he knew one day he would pay for the crimes he has done but he didn't want the payment to be his daughter's life. "How kin
Madonna was filled with joy when she arrived at her father's house. Dante returned her phone to her and she made sure to reply to most of the messages on her phone. Since she wasn't so close to any of her friends, she didn't feel like she owe any of them any explanation. They were all about her sudden marriage and even her ex asked about it. "My daughter, I missed you so much." Mrs. Ricci took her daughter in a tight embrace. "I missed you too mother." Mr. Ricci watched the two most important people in her life hugging each other. He half doubted Dante when he said they would be visiting. "Dad, you haven't aged a day." Madonna hugged her father and took everything in him not to cry. "Why not go catch up with your mother, I have something to discuss with him." Roman pointed at Dante. "Oh, my husband." Roman winced at her daughter calling his archenemy husband. "Gone on dear, I have some things to discuss with your father." Dante urged Madonna and she left after a moment of hesita
"This is Williams, my P.A's son, I have always thought they would end together." Roman said loud enough for only Dante to hear. "These two have always been inseparable in the past." Veronica fanned the fire in Dante's heart without even knowing. "How long has it been? You promised to visit but you never did." Madonna broke the embrace and sat back with William seating beside her. "I have been busy, so what is this I am hearing about marriage?" Williams asked and Madonna rolled her eyes. "Long story, this is Dante." She turned and introduced Dante. Dante didn't miss the fact she didn't use the term husband. "Hi, I am Dante." "Hi, I am Williams." The two men stood and shook each other with Madonna sitting in the middle. Roman smiled as he loved what was happening so he decided to use the situation well. "Tell me, Williams, how is firm?" Williams is a law and not a corrupt one. Though his father is Roman's assistant, Williams didn't want to get involved in the business. "Great,
Madonna went back inside and tried her best to hide her sadness. When she got back her parents asked if she was alright and she confirmed that nothing was wrong. She looked outside and saw Dante walking back in with a steady step and nothing about him showed he was affected by the situation. "Mr. Roman, I would have to impose on you." Williams spoke but Madonna paid him no attention as she was counting how many steps it would take Dante to reach her. "What is that my son." "I would be staying with you for a while." Williams smiled and Roman couldn't have been happier. "Of course, you are always welcomed." Williams always stays over whenever he visits so it wasn't something new. "Oh dear, did you hear that? Williams would be staying over." Veronica drew her daughter's attention. "Yes, I would be staying over." Madonna spoke without actually hearing what her mother just said. Because she heard staying over, she thought her mother was asking about her. "Great, you two staying over
"What is wrong with you?" Veronica asked her daughter. Madonna had bags around her eyes as she was unable to sleep last night."Good morning mom, nothing is wrong? I was just unable to sleep." She went to the counter to make herself a coffee."What of Dad?""He went out for a jog with Williams." "Alright." She took a sip of her coffee and moan at the rich taste."Is everything alright with your husband? Last night when you came back you seem sad." Veronica noticed the changes in her daughter."Yes, everything is fine.""How long would you be staying?""A week." "You're stronger than you look." Williams and Roman came in at that moment sweating due to their jog."You are awake angel." Roman noticed the bag around her eyes. "Trouble sleeping?" She nodded."You should go back and sleep more, you have a whole week to spend with us." Veronica offered."About that, I think I will be leaving today. Dad, can you tell one of the drivers to take me back?""Why so sudden, I thought we had a lo