Bella was confused over the way He was devotedly looking after her throughout the party and even now when He was dropping her back home. There was not a moment when she felt uneasy in his presence and whenever felt overwhelmed, He was there for her.
"You were perfect tonight. I hope you maintain this properness for further events, Miss Ferrari."She nodded. "I will," she said and waited for him to speak further but He didn't and glued his eyes to his laptop. Back to being a robot, she thought and looked out the window.She couldn't believe her life changed in just twenty-four hours. She was used to travelling in her grandfather's barely working car, not this limousine she was sitting in at this moment. The clothes she was wearing were more than her two year's salary and she couldn't even guess the price of the jewellery she was wearing. She recalled how expensive jewellery she bought when He ordered her to buy something expensive for someone."So we were right, you have been dating him."Bella closed her eyes for a moment and left the breath she was holding. Her sister was definitely in a mood and when she was in the mood, she burst like a volcano. She was not going to let this matter go easily. And Bella could only pray to Mother Mary that her sister didn't say something inappropriate to Aaron. "You disappointed me today, Bella. I thought I would be the first person you would be sharing your secrets with but I was wrong!" Elena Ferrari said to her granddaughter who suddenly came home with her fiance. She was disappointed in Bella for the first time. Bella went to her grandmother and held her hand. "Nonna. It's not what you are thinking. I wanted to tell you but things were not right…" Bella stopped. She didn't know what lie to tell her."What things?" Elena Demanded in a strict tone. She knows Bella only calls her Nonna when she wants to butter her or feel sorry about something. Elena looked at Aaron who was standing
"How could you choose her, Eldy? That woman insulted you." Asher busted on his brother the moment He entered his penthouse. Aaron raked a hand on his face and sighed deeply. The day started perfectly but its end was not what He desired. "It was a long and tiring day, Ash. We will talk about it tomorrow," He said as He removed his coat and tuxedo. "I want to talk about it now, Eldy! That girl slapped you, she insulted you in front of everyone. That Flavio was laughing behind your back. He was making fun of you for choosing a waitress!"Aaron closed his eyes to control his irritation. He understood that Flavio's mocking was the main reason behind Asher's anger. He was a twenty year old boy and had no control over his emotions. "I don't care what Flavio said, Asher. He is no one, he is jealous because now he wouldn't be able to claim Cosa Nostra as his own. So he is firing you up to create problems for me."Asher shook his head. "I am creating problems for you now and that woman doesn
"Are you going to meet your fiance?" Bella closed her eyes at her sister's taunts. She understood that Sabrina was still angry but she was taking it too far now. "I am going to the office. I still work there."Sabrina chuckled. "Work. It must be convenient to work for your fiance."Bella had enough now. She crossed her arms across her chest and looked at her younger sister who was pretending to read her book. "Will you stop taunting me? It's been more than six hours. I am already stressed!" Bella said thinking about the things that happened in the past few days. "No I won't. Because I know you can't fall in love with a man like him. I am not against him personally but still. I am more considerate about my sister. How could a girl who believes in fairytale romance fall for a man like him? He is…he is so stiff?" She fired back then squinted her eyes, "Is there something you are hiding from us? I know you said you love him but I know you, Bella."Bella swallowed the uneasiness that cr
Aaron’s hard gaze burned the assistant's face who was gulping every now and then. Bella’s eyes widened, she couldn't decipher what's gotten into Aaron.“You dared to touch her hand let alone sliding the ring into her finger?”Aaron's Voice was too harsh and intimidating. Only then the assistant realized what he was going to do, so did Bella. She rolled her lips inside, fearing Aaron’s reaction. “I..I am sorry, Sir. I was just helping…” the poor assistant couldn't say anything to save himself from the wrath of velenoso. Aaron painfully gripped his hand.“Aaron…” Bella whispered and He snapped his head to her direction. She almost flinched seeing his dark eyes but composed herself. She got near to him and whispered again,“Please leave him, he was just helping. You are hurting him.” Aaron blinked down at her and slowly a smirk curved on his lips and He twisted the hand of the assistant making him wail. Bella gasped seeing his face contorted into pain. She held Aaron’s elbow, her hands s
Bella frowned and turned around to see the source of the voice. Two girls were standing there, looking at her grudgingly, one looked a little familiar to her but Bella didn't recognize either of them. "I am sorry but do I know you both?"The girl with blonde hair moved forward, the other girl tried to hold her hand to stop her but she snatched it away and stood in front of Bella. "Rosalina De Luca doesn't like to be known by people like you. But you crossed my path," she hissed, eyeing Bella up and down, watching her loose-fitted clothes and sneakers. Bella could tell that she was disgusted by her look and seemed to have some personal grudges against her. Bella Looked at her confused. "I don't know you, Miss, so if you leave me alone, please." She requested with a straight voice, not liking her sharp tone.Cara stared at Bella in deep review while Rosalina fumed in anger. "How dare you talk back to me, you gutter moose." She acted lik
"I have called Bella's family for lunch tomorrow."Aaron raised his eyes to his mother who came unannounced at his penthouse. "What was the need for it?" He asked, closing his Macbook and focusing on her.Olivia Knight smiled. "Only ten more days before you will take your Omerta as the new Capo of Cosa Nostra and I don't want to miss any chance to celebrate that. Also, the lunch is important, it will make things official, the announcement alone is not enough, rituals and ceremonies are important too.""I understand what you are saying mother but who else is invited for Lunch. Uncle Riccardo and his family?"Olivia shook her head. "No. I don't want Lucia or her son there. Only our family will be there. I would have called Riccardo but then I have to call his family too and I don't want to see their ugly faces on one of the happiest days of my life."Aaron nodded and was about to open his Macbook again but Olivia stood up from the chair and walked to him, she rested her hand on his shou
Giovanni stared at the lady in front of him in deep inspection, recalling his memory to remember her if he ever met her. "Was Enzo Salvatore your brother because I remember you correctly, Signore? I went to the same university but then my father arranged my marriage and I had to quit my studies." Elena asked again."Elena Gellini?" Giovanni asked as he recalled the name from deep buried memories of his youth. "sì soon io, Signore," Elena replied with a smile and Giovanni blinked to process the information. The girl he once was mad about is standing in front of him after decades. Giovanni couldn't believe it. He recalled the heartbreak he felt when she suddenly stopped coming to University and his brother handled him out of heartache. Then he started his journey becoming what he is today. "Is this you, Topolina,(little mouse)" Giovanni asked Elena who smiled. "I am, I can't believe we are meeting here like this, Gio. And our Grandchildren are getting married." She said smiling. G
Aaron was watching Bella throughout lunch. He excused them as they finished their lunch and took Bella with him to stroll around the garden. Walking to the other side of the garden behind the mansion, He pulled her in front of him and left her hand. “Speak!”She looked up at him questioningly.“I know something is disturbing you, Bella. It's written all over your face.” He stated and beckoned her with his hand to speak. Bella sighed and bit her lips.“I.. I was thinking about Stephan.. he hasn't done anything since that day nor did he disturb me with any calls. Did you.. did you do something?” She trailed off not knowing what to ask him. She was afraid that Aaron had warned him or done something horrible to him. Aaron stepped near Bella and stared at her tense face keenly. He raised his hand and cupped her cheek. Bella stilled in anticipation and with a foreign emotion.“You are Mine, Bella. My wife-to-be. So think about me before you. Consider the title of Mrs Aaron salvatore knigh