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7 Disaster bowling Luca’s cold eyes pierced through me, calculating and distant, as Alessandro and Isobel followed him out of the private lane. Alessandro’s frustration was obvious, while Isobel’s presence made my stomach churn. I turned back to Luca, trying to suppress the tremor in my voice. “You know what, Luca?” I spat, the weight … Read More “The Mafia’s Redemption Fierce Love Chapter 7” »
6 Another outing The fading light outside signaled the end of the day, and I absentmindedly reached for my phone, turning off airplane mode. The sound of laughter and clattering bowling pins filtered through the thin walls of the bowling alley lounge. It was unusually quiet where I was sitting, a private room reserved for … Read More “The Mafia’s Redemption Fierce Love Chapter 6” »
5 Stepping down as girlfriend The sharp ring of the doorbell echoed through my apartment, pulling me from my thoughts as I brushed my hair. I glanced at my watch–it read 5:45 AM. Too early for any normal visit. Who on earth could it be at this hour? “One second!” I called, securing my hair … Read More “The Mafia’s Redemption Fierce Love Chapter 5” »
4 Who is the girlfriend? I glanced down to find Alessandro‘ s eyes. boring into mine, his grip unyielding, he growled, his voice low but dangerous. “Are you really still mad about Luca going with Isobel yesterday?” I blinked, startled by the sudden aggression in his tone. Alessandro wasn’t the type to confront me like … Read More “The Mafia’s Redemption Fierce Love Chapter 4” »
3 Zero attention The rich aroma of sandalwood and the sharp tang of grapes filled the air…. It was unmistakable and nearly overwhelming. Luca was waiting for me in the lobby, his scent announcing his presence long before I saw him. It seemed he was here for another one of his ‘makeup‘ visits. I wrinkled … Read More “The Mafia’s Redemption Fierce Love Chapter 3” »
2 Never A choice A distant crackle of fireworks briefly interrupted the silence on Luca‘ s line, followed by a heavy sigh. “Elena, not this again,” his voice carried a hint of weary irritation. What did he mean by ‘not this again‘ ? He had broken his promise, and now I was being blamed for … Read More “The Mafia’s Redemption Fierce Love Chapter 2” »
Fierce Love–Season 1 -Anniversary I discovered through whispers, not from him. Our anniversary–four years together -meant nothing to Luca. Not when Isobella Calderon, his plaything, came calling. The post that lit up the evening, showcased with all her arrogance on social media, was meant to humiliate me. Isobel had taken to flaunting their so–called intimacy … Read More “The Mafia’s Redemption Fierce Love Chapter 1” »