Kaira has been trying her best to get out of Calix's way after knowing from Enzo that Drew is already a part of their gang. She knows that this is not something that she has the power to decide on, but she is still feeling guilty over the fact that her ex-boyfriend is now a part of her crew.
She knows that Calix hates Drew's guts and vice versa, and she doesn't want to be placed in a situation wherein she has to choose between her husband and a member of their gang. She doesn't want to choose because, in the end, she knows that it might be her husband that she will side with.
She was not supposed to feel this way, but ever since Calix and she have been acting out as real husband and wife, she can't help feeling that this is something that would start yet another fight between them. And she hates fighting with him because all she ever wanted to do was be close
Members from the Lombardis and the Hendrix's are in full force at the location where the official signing was scheduled to take place, as was to be expected. Members of both parties have been looking forward to this day and are eager to complete all of the necessary paperwork and begin collaborating with one another. Giovanni's group arrived first because he wanted to survey the area, even though they were on neutral territory. He doesn't want to be too complacent because anything can happen. "Zio Giovanni, everything is according to what we are expecting." It was Drew who made the report to him. "Perfect. We then wait for the Hendrix's and my figlia." He was not supposed to bring Drew along because he knows that Kaira will definitely be surprised by the unexpected f
As Giovanni and Luca sealed the agreement between their families, Kaira and Calix were both in stunned silence. They know this will happen, but they are still not prepared for the reality that is about to unfold between them. As the agreement is signed, their respective missions are at the forefront of their minds, and they are both immersed in their own thoughts. This is what they have both been waiting for to happen so they can move on to their missions. In the first phase of the plan, they have succeeded. Both of them have been able to infiltrate each other's families without knowing about their true intentions towards each other's father. And that secret that they are both hiding is what is keeping them uneasy at this exact moment. The beginning of the Lombardis and Hendrix's clandestine operation is going to
It was just now that Enzo had the chance to have a conversation with his cousin, as they had both been busy during the signing of the alliance. And it was a good thing that upon their return to the Hendrix estate, they both found a chance to discuss their next plans. "Hey, why the long face? Missing your husband already?" Calix had been summoned to a discussion by Giovanni and Luca, and that is why Enzo took that opportunity to talk to Kaira immediately. They needed to prepare for the next steps in their mission now that the partnership between the two families has been completed. "I've been making an effort to be able to talk to you since earlier, but your attention has been tied to your husband ever since." Kaira responded immediately, saying, "Don't start with me right now, Enz. I am not in the mood for your absurdities. Whatever you want to say, I don't want to hear it, so just zip it." It is true that a celebration had been organized in the Hendrix mansion in celebration of th
"Drew, it's good that you are here. We need to talk." Kaira said in a flippant tone as a response to Drew's jovial earlier question. She is actually trying to maintain her calmness despite the loud beating of her heart. She is adamant about completing this discussion with Drew while Calix is busy and is still out of the scene. "Miss me much, Babe? Don't worry, I miss you that much too." "I am not in the mood for games, Drew." "I honestly don't like the way you've been calling me today. What happened? Why are we on a first-name basis now? What happened to the babe and the baby? Is this all because of your fake husband?" Drew questioned, igniting more of Kaira's annoyance for him. "Drew, will you stop it?" She answered, glancing around to see if any of the Hendrix's me
Calix heard Giovanni address him, "So what do you think, Calix? Will that work for you? Either way, we have to arrive at some sort of agreement here as the current set-up will definitely not work." All he could manage to do was take a glimpse nonchalantly at his father and his father-in-law. The two leaders had summoned him for a brief discussion, but it had been over two hours since they had started this conversation, and yet here they are still unable to arrive at a decision to finish their talk. But who is really to blame for the time being wasted? Can he actually say it is him? Despite the fact that he has spent the last two hours physically with them, his mind seems to have been elsewhere. He is not really listening to what Giovanni is talking about because all he can think about is his wife and Drew Valentino. Since he feels that Drew is only lingering
Calix shouted, channeling all of his bottled-up emotions toward Drew like a furious bull. "You asshole, who do you think you are?! I told you to stay away from her, didn't I? You really don't heed my warnings, Valentino; do you want to die?" James is doing everything he can in order to prevent his best friend from harming Drew and from causing a commotion that could alert their leaders. He is grumbling, "Calix, stop this. Fuck it! You know we can't make a scene around here, especially not when Giovanni and your father had just signed the partnership." But he doesn't care at all. Calix has had it with Drew, and he doesn't care anymore how his father would feel about this because all he ever wanted to do was put a bullet in Drew's head and kill him at this exact moment. "I am going to fucking kill you today, jackas
James could only let out a tired sigh at Kaira as soon as Calix left. He is aware that his friend needs some time to himself in order to control his emotions and overcome his fury. "We just have to let him be on his own for the time being, Kaira. He needs this in order to pacify himself." Without saying anything, Kaira has been focusing on her husband's receding figure. Although she is aware of what James said, she is obsessing over what Calix might be thinking. She shouldn't have bothered to talk to Drew right now—especially not here—because everything has become a complete mess. She made a mistake—a very significant one, at that—and she is unsure of how to correct it. "I'm sure that he's going to be fine, Kaira. You know how Calix can be, but he'll get through this." "I messed up, right?" She asks more to herse
"Why would he decide on doing something like that? Why would he bring me back to Italy without bothering to ask me in the first place if I wanted to? He pushed me into this marriage; why is it then that he is deciding for me again? Fuck this life!" Kaira shrieked with anger the moment she had the chance to speak to her cousin. The mere idea that she and Calix will be parting ways makes her feel like she might begin crying in front of Enzo, even if she doesn't want to. All Enzo could do was give his cousin a hug while attempting to comfort her. "Kai, I know you are upset and furious about this, but try to remain calm. We don't want to bring your father and Luca into the picture right now. Besides, you should have expected that your father would do something like this," he said. Kaira let out a deep breath and sank back into the chair, exhaling a defeated sigh.