Chapter 8
Author.Leonardo Bernardi." Your bandages doesn't seem like you went to ahospital. Because they won't leave the deep cuts with outstitching." Sam concluded. He is the family doctor of theBernardi family. He injected pain killer and then stitched his wounded arm.Being a specialist, he is well aware how a professional dressing on wounds were done. And his previous bandages look like someone amateur did the job.It wasn't professional.After inspecting his work, he pressed a fresh bandage over the wound and stood up. "Anyways, if the bandage wasn't done on time then the flow of blood won't have stopped as the cut was too deep. Here is the medicine, take it timely."Leonardo let out a deep sigh and Victor took the piece of paper from Sam and studied what's written on it." I'll take leave now. One of my efficient nurses is appointed for your services." Sam said and flashed an assuring smile at Leo and then his gaze turned towards Fernando who stared at him with arched brows as if trying to understand his words.Victor took the bag of the doctor and escorted him out of the room. Once the door was closed Fernando diverted his gaze from the door and his focus was on Leonardo, his grandson. His eyes roamed all around his bare body, mostly the wounded areas."Who were they? " Fernando asked." Russian's...." Leonardo gritted out with his hardened eyes. Those fuckers thought that it was easy to tackle him all alone in the road. But what they didn't realize that lion hunts alone. Each one met their worst brutal death.Fernando appeared pissed with the mention of them enemy." It seems like now it's time to take this enmity to the next level. Stealing our women, our consignment andbribing our men weren't enough that they want to spill blood. " Fernando grimaced.Something flashed in front of Leo's eyes and his eyes turned bloodshot red.Flashback-" dad""dad"" Please wake up."" Nano, why isn't he getting up!!"Flashback endsFernando noticed the changed demeanour of hisgrandson. His thoughtful hardened gaze indicates that he was lost in his past, reminiscing and reliving those difficult moments.Leo's hands were itching. It wants to spill blood of every fucking Ivanov and eliminate them from the Earth." If you hadn't been to the hospital then how did you manage to get aids in the middle of the night? ' Fernando enquired distracting the topic.Leo diverted his raging thoughtful gaze and quickly schooled his features. He looked back at his nano and then dropped his eyes observing the bandages." These dressings weren't done by the hospital staff. It's a long story."Big forest green innocent eyes flashes in front of him.Those eyes held so much serene.Those eyes held so much innocence.They were worried for him.Why?He means nobody to her. And yet. Why?Why those eyes were concerned for him?So much concerned for his well-being.Fernando, who was watching his grandson could clearly see how his face relaxed back and his eyes held a glint imagining something. His facial expressions filled with tenderness which wasn't a good sign. Being a Mafia boss feelings and tenderness shouldn't have place in his life.But the question is what brought these emotions, all of a sudden within him.He has raised him to be a cold hearted, merciless king.An unsympathetic, ruthless ruler of the underworld. His hand never flinched an ounce whenever he would press trigger or erase any enemy from the land of the earth. Vicious and murderous were his traits. Tenderness, affection and gentleness only turns a man into weak. That's what he taught him. And he can't let those poisonous emotions destroy his long-built dream.Long story?? Fernando took mental note but didn't raisefurther question."Take rest. I have a meeting to attend. I will see youtomorrow " Fernando eyed him with curious yet suspicious look and rose up from the couch fixing his coat.Leo was back from his trance of though and answered with a curt node. Fernando sauntered out of the room followed by Angelo, his trusted man. Though his face stoic yet he was analysing the reason behind Leo's sudden softness in his face." Mr. Mateo wants to reschedule the meeting. His secretary rang up for the fifth time. I have messaged assuring the don’s well-being but they were insisting to meet personally. "" Do one thing? Arrange a meeting by the weekend. Let us get free with our drug consignment till then. One more thing...." Fernando paused, his eyes calculative as they kept climbing down the stairs. He was pondering whether it would be right in his part to do what he was thinking. The work was risky but important for his grandson. He can't take risk." Assign a man to keep an eye on Leonardo. I want every detail. Make sure that in any circumstances this matter doesn't leak." He concluded in his gruff deep voice.His face impassive as usual."Yes boss, I will personally take charge on this matter."Angelo concurred and opened the door of the car for his master.Fernando slide inside and buttoned his suit.The car rolled out of the penthouse.History won't repeat itself.***Ana.She was anxiously waiting for the class to end. This was the last class of the day. Her eyes moved between the white board and her notebook while her fingers moved with the pen pressed between her fingers as she copied down the notes. A long vibration from her cell phone halted her moving hand. For once she glanced at her mentor who was facing the whiteboard. Sliding her fingers inside her jeans pocket she pulled out her cell phone and pressed the unlock code.' Wanna kill me waiting. Make it fast. 😞'She pursed her lips which wants to break into a admiring smile.' Fifteen minutes more. 😊'She typed and scooted back her cell phone inside her pocket and paid attention to the teacher. Her features back to an attentive learner.Soon the buzzer whizzed around the campus indicating ending of the day.Assigning some worksheet, the teacher abandoned the students. Ana also collected her notes and nudged into her bag. Without waiting for Elsa, she rushed out of the classroom. Moreover, she hadn't seen her since morning.And wasting time in search of her friend would only put her late. Her eyes for a fraction glanced at her wrist watch and her legs speeded the next instance. She was half an hour late.When she reached the juice shop, her eyes spotted the person clad in black jeans and white shirt. He was standing waiting for her. He was busy typing on his cell phone but when he lifted his head for a quick check at her direction, hehad to glance twice within a second. There she was, her steps slowed down, hands roaming around the strap of her bag. A sign of being shy and nervous under his keen gaze.He studied her petite frame wrapped in a loose jean and pink round neck loose top, school bag hanging behind her back. Her face was bare from any makeup. Simple yet beauty with purity.After some time, she stood in front of him with herblushing cheeks and big eyes staring at him. A smile curved his lips watching her in amusement.Ana smiled back, a shy one. Her vision downcast unable to thwart his constant stare on her." Shall we?" The man asked in a raspy voice. One corner of his lips curved into a soft smile gazing at her face.He had missed her so much all this month as he was busy with the dealing of the casinos in other part of the country, his boss assigned him. And when he got a day off today, he decided to visit the girl he planned to spend rest of his life.Once she steps in her legal age, he planned to make it official with her adopted uncle and aunt.Ana nodded meekly tucking few silky strands of hair behind her ear. Her confirmation swelled his heart."Let's go." He showed with his hand to proceed.Acknowledging his gesture Ana walked along with him through the footpath passing shops and crowds. While walking his hand brushed against her hand, knuckles rubbing against each other's. She lifted her lashes and peered at him. His face had a smirk as he started at the road which indicates that he was well aware what happened. He didn't mind and why would he. Blush crept her cheeks, her head tilted down. It happenedunintentionally, a small touch of skin against skin and yet it felt so intimate to her. Abruptly Ana wrapped her hands around her arms, her stomach felt giddy. Goosebumps rose over her skin. She massaged her arms to calm the rapid heartbeats.Both reached their regular spot where the spend few minutes in each other's company exchanging small conversations.It's a pastry shop with minimum tables and chairsarranged for the customers to enjoy their food.The man got busy with the shopper ordering for her.Ana loves vanilla cake and Oreo milkshake. So, heordered her favourite one.Ana being a reserved girl never ever mentioned her liking for anything. Whenever they met, he asks her choice of food and each time her answer was the same item. From that perspective he got the hint that it was her favourite one.Grabbing the food tray both settled in one of the corners table.He placed the plate of pastry and glass of shake in front of her while he took only a cup of coffee for himself.While Ana digs the fork and scooped a fragment from the pastry and savoured the flavour, the man admired watching her while enjoying his coffee." How is uncle and aunt?" He asked after some time." They are fine?" She answered while chewing her food.Ana could feel his constant stare and she felt nervous.After few tiny pieces she dropped the fork and cleaned her lips with the napkin." Will you stop staring at me? Jesus, it's so embarrassing"Ana complained her hands folded around her chest and eyes blinking staring at the table."It's not my fault. I can't help it. Moreover, I'm only looking at my girlfriend after a long time." He replied shrugging his shoulder.Just then his cell phone chimed. He pulled out and attend the call." Hello.... yes...fine... I'm back in the city...give me halfan hour." With that he disconnected the line and glanced at her.Ana only heard his side of conversation which only Indicates that it was time to end their meet up session. He has more important work now." We have to leave. " Ana nodded and both rose from their chair and walked down the street. Although he brought his car be as usual decides to walk only to spend few moreminutes with her.Once they reached the old Church the man bided her for the final time and walked away. Not before assuring to meet soon.***Chapter 9 Author Leonardo Bernardi The door knocked and Blaze entered inside. Victor was already present. Although it was cold outside but the room heater seeped warmth in his body. With measured steps he walked near Victor. Leo cocked his head to the side, staring at Blaze for some time, then diverted his gaze and faced Victor. With one raised brow he signalled him to start “As far my sources the Ivansov are planning something big this time. They wants to take the coastal route and secretly made connection to land their shipments with the help of Mr. Massimo. He is the in-charge officer of all incoming and outgoing cargos through waterways. “Victor reported. Leo slammed his fist on the table before furiously pushing his chair away and standing up. “Make sure that they get no aids in this matter. At any cost those fuckers shouldn’t get shipping licenses. Set an appointment with the honourable minister of waterways. I will personally have a talk with him.” His glares could kill a
Chapter 10 Author Leonardo Bernardi. Has he gone insane? How can he act so reckless? What was he doing here without proper arms and without a single guard? All alone. In this scorching afternoon. Clasping his fingers tightly around the steering wheel he was enraged beyond imagination. What an impulsive act? Something was definitely wrong with him. Otherwise, he won't have acted the way he is doing right now. Frustrated, infuriated with himself for his own irrational behaviour, he banged the steering wheel pronouncing a few curses in-between his gritted teeth. There was a voice in the back of his head nagging to take such an illogical move on his part. To see her for once. What the fucking hell!!! He wasn't some random guy to park his car beside the by lane of a girl like some.... some brainless, foolish man who has lost his mind after a girl. Just because she showed care and kindness towards him? So what? It was so unlike him to drive all the way for some girl. Never had
Chapter 11 Author. "These are the rare stones of diamond. If we sell them in the Italian market we can earn millions. The black market will shake under its price and dealing." Mateo claimed proudly. His eyes shone as he forwarded the red clothes in his palm towards Fernando who very cautiously took in his palm like some valuable diamonds which indeed is. Each diamond is of 20 carat, an exceptional one. Fernando concluded after examining minutely. He took out a wooden box from the drawer below his table and carefully placed each one inside it. After that the dialled the pin digit and locked the box. "The Mexican cartel, David is one of my most important client. We have done trading for many years. But since my daughter is going to be the Queen of the Italian's, I thought to strengthen our relationship with the first preference as a gift. After all I'm giving everything only to my son in law." Mateo shrugged as if it not a big deal for him. "Of course....of course...you know how
Chapter 12 Author. “Patience babygirl.” Elsa coaxed the girl while her fingers moved over her eyelids drawing a dark black line with the liner brush tip. “El, have some mercy upon me.” Ana pleaded for the hundredth time but nothing has the power to shake the girl who was hell bend to doll her. “It’s your birthday and you are going to turn 18 tonight. Now onwards you aren't a kid anymore. If you utter one more word, I swear I won’t attend your little party. Now sit quietly and let me do my work.” Elsa warned the poor soul who sealed her lips fearing her. She knew her friend. If she says something then she means it. Fifteen minutes passed staying in the same position with closed eyes. “My sweet Ana. Open your eyes now. “Elsa said with excitement in her voice. “Oh lord!” Ana exclaimed watching her reflection in the mirror. She looked different with the light make up. Her forest green eyes were defined with liner and her lips were tinted with peach shade matching her grown as per
Chapter 13 Author. " So, we are done with the deal." Michael said with pleased tone shaking his hand with Fernando and then moved for a shake with Leonardo. "Rest of the payment will be done once the shipment crosses our land. My men will bring you the money." Leonardo said and stood up. Along with him rest of the men got up and meeting adjourned for tonight. The meeting was done in his hotel. Now they were all moving out of the VIP cabin towards the exit door. The guards got active following behind them. Within few minutes they were in the basement, moving inside their cars. Victor took the driver seat and ignite the engine once Leo settled inside. He took a reverse gear and speed up when he saw a female figure kneeling few feet away. With an abrupt halt he pressed the brake. Victor being an assassin mistook Ana to be a threat. " Boss, target." He pulled out his gun. Leonardo was looking at her with shock and unbelief. He wasn't expecting to find her there. Once his heart
Chapter 14 Author. "You never plan to fall in love. It just happens. And then you are doomed!!!" Leonardo Bernardi. "Leo!!!! What was that?" Fernando growled seeking explanation, walking along with him inside the hall. Leonardo knew what he was referring to yet ignored and walked further towards the mini bar on the other side. Pouring a glass of whisky, he sipped down his parched throat. Fernando glared at him before picking a glass from the counter tray, he grabbed the bottle and poured a glass for himself. The sight of her slapping him flashed and Leo's lips turned into a vicious and insidious smile. He gulped the last sip of drink in one go. His mind flashed the kissing scene he had few hours back. There is a glint reflecting in his bluish eyes as he stared ahead. He went too far for her liking. When he felt her soft luscious lips against his warm ones, he lost every fucking control. He wanted nothing more but to keep continuing driving pleasure from those suck able lips. F
Chapter 15 Author. Ana. Run…. Run…………Keep running. She told herself. And that's what her legs did. Kept running. The surrounding was covered with darkness. Trees like ghost stayed rooted either side on her way as she kept passing, her movement speedy. She doesn’t know where her feet were taking her but one thing, she knew was she needs to run and run. And Escape. Just then her eyes looked on the ground and the next instance she fell in the pit of never-ending darkness. She was sliding through the darkness moving down as if some negative energy pulling her towards itself. Trrriiiiiiiinnnnngggggggg!!! Trrriiiiiiiinnnnngggggggg!!! Ana flew her eyes open and the next with a jerk she sat down on the bed panting heavily. Her eyes landed on the front window with curtains. Bright sunlight of early morning trespassing through the narrow space between the curtains. What was that? A..A nightmare!!! She concluded and massaged her templates. Her finger pads wiped the sweat beads from h
Chapter 16 Author Something below her body kept moving in a moderate pace. It’s the car in which she was kidnapped. She has no strength of her own. Like a lifeless body she kept lying in an awkward position inside the car. Though the drug had consumed her strength but her senses weren’t completely lost yet. “Yes, boss...It’s done...... Okay boss......Okay boss, send me the address. Now. Okay boss.” A man’s voice broke the calmness of the night. “What did he say?” Another voice was heard. “He wants to deport this girl to the Mexican. And worst is we have to leave right now.” The first man spoke in annoyance. “Only one girl to Mexican?” The other man asked with doubt. "yes". After that Ana didn’t hear anything. With her dopey head, from their conversation she understood one thing. They are taking her out of the country. Why? Why they are taking her out of the country? What has she done??? Even her body was numb but her senses were still working, yet faintly. She could f