Dante was just a few feet away from Madonna when he stopped. He scoffed as he realized he just lost control of himself. He was about to go back when he saw two men walking up to Madonna.
"I thought this island is only for couples, why do people approach strangers for a one-night stand if they came here with their couple." Dante was now feeling frustrated by the people of the island.
"Hello, pretty girl." One of the men said as they approached Madonna. Madonna was wearing a pair of sunglass so they didn't see her roll her eyes, this wasn't the first time she was experiencing such.
"I am married." She was quick to tell them and continued walking.
"I don't see no ring and no man beside you. He must be stupid to have left such a beautiful girl to roam free." Madonna didn't bother answering them and continued walking down the beach.
"Come on lady, let's just have some fun." The two guys followed Madonna and kept bothering her. Dante just followed behind keeping enough distance for them not to be bothered by his presence.
"Can't you just go and bother some other girl?" Madonna spoke harshly as she was already fed up with their constant pestering.
"No girl on this island is as seductive as you are." The guys on the island have had eyes on Madonna ever since they saw her the first time. Madonna is a very beautiful and seductive woman. The curves of her body could make any man lose his mind.
"I don't care about that, I just want to be alone." Madonna wished Dante was around, she was sure Dante's presence would have scared them away. "Don't think about that." Madonna admonished herself for thinking about Dante. Since Dante left her the day they arrived, she hasn't seen him. She would always hear him when he is or whenever he is coming back.
"What are mumbling about dear, it doesn't suit your character." One of the men tried to touch Madonna but she took a step back.
"Come on we don't bite." The other chuckled. Madonna took her time to study and felt like they were nothing compared to Dante. One had blonde hair while the other has boring brown hair. Their body was nothing out of the ordinary and nothing seems intimidating or mysterious about them. She found herself comparing them with Dante, she scoffed as she thought about the mysteries locked in Dante's gaze. Madonna hasn't been in a crowd with Dante but she knew that he would be able to attract all attention and intimidate all men. Dante is best described as tall and dark, he always gives off the vibe of the prince of hell.
"What's amusing you?" One of the guys asked making Madonna realize she was smiling while thinking of Dante.
"It's none of your business." She tried to step away from the two men but they stopped her as they were already tired of being treated like bugs.
"Let go of me." Madonna tried to wiggle away but couldn't.
"It's time you come with us." The two guys have lost all sanity as they didn't care they were outside. The ladies watching the scene from a distance were even pleased as they were all jealous of Madonna.
"It's good for her." A man that was among the first to approach Madonna muttered as he watched the two men struggling with Madonna.
"You see, nobody is willing to help you. They are tired of you trying to seduce all men on the island." The one with blonde hair said with closed teeth as he struggled to keep Madonna at bay.
"I am not trying to seduce anybody, leave me alone." She stopped yelling as she figured nobody was coming to her rescue.
"Stop." Madonna wiggles as she felt the man's hand going up to her chest.
"Didn't you hear the lady?" Madonna heard Dante's voice and it also made the blonde hair man loosen his grip. Madonna used the opportunity to run behind Dante. She never knew she would one day be happy to see Dante.
"And who are you?" The brown hair one asked.
"My husband." Madonna spoke before Dante. It was loud enough for even the spectators to hear. Part of Madonna wanted to prove to everyone that she wasn't lying and other parts of her wanted to scream to the world that her husband is such a fine man.
"So you're the careless man that always leaves his wife unattended." The blonde guy walked closer to Dante. They both knew that Dante spells danger, it's written in his eyes and the firmness of his arms but they knew backing away would be embarrassing.
"Now you have seen my husband, we should all go our ways." Madonna wanted to leave. She thought the two men would try to hurt Dante. Though Dante is to blame for her current situation, she doesn't want him to get hurt.
"I think it's better to teach the young man a lesson for leaving his wife unattended." Dante saw when the blonde guy was trying to touch Madonna without her consent. It angered him so much that his heart was filled with rage.
"You...Aaaaaaah!" The blonde guy screamed as Dante grabbed the hand that he placed on Dante's shoulder.
"What a coincidence, you just brought the hand that I wanted." Dante smirked as he twisted the man's wrist till he knelt on the ground crying in pain.
"Let him go." The brown hair one tried to throw a punch but Dante kicked him away. He clutched his stomach and cried in pain.
"Dante, stop." Madonna spoke barely above a whisper and Dante realized that this was the first time she has spoken his name.
"You are in luck." Dante left the wrist but knew he has done some damage to the man. "Come let's go." Dante took her by the hand and walked away. He ignored the jolt he received from the mere contact of her skin. Madonna followed obediently and the spectators thought the couples are the prettiest on the island.
"What fine children they would have." One of the spectators muttered.
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.
"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