♥ Chapter 64 ♥

Isabella Conti.

Saturday.


Why does he think that? Doesn't he trust me? Have I really hurt Alessio so much that he feels so insecure? I thought he'd be happy, but does he think I'd leave him for our son? I need to show him that this will never happen and that I love him more than anything.

The pain in my chest is overwhelming, and I feel every tear like a stab in the soul. Alessio has always been a strong and ruthless man, but he has also been vulnerable in ways he would never admit. Getting to know his softer side, which only I saw, made me love him even more, but now I'm seeing a side I never expected to find.

My hands tremble as I reach for the temporary ring he gave me, a symbol of a future that now seems uncertain. I slowly get up from the floor, my legs are still weak, but my heart is determined. I can't let this misunderstanding destroy us.

Furthermore, I walk out of the mansion towards the garden, where I have always found a little peace. I sit on a stone bench, trying to organize my thoughts. He needs to understand that my love for him has not diminished and that having his child is the greatest joy of my life.

I relive the precious moments we had together, remembering every promise and every word of affection we exchanged. I take a deep breath, feeling the strength of our connection, and decide that I won't give up on us.

Likewise, I can't be shy and always refuse, I have to be strong for both of us. I get up and walk back into the mansion. Just as I'm about to go upstairs, I hear my cell phone ring, telling me that a message has arrived. I feel my heart racing. Could it be Alessio? I run to my bag, take out my cell phone, and feel a little disappointed to see that it's a message from Gabi.

Message:

Gabi: Isa, can you come here, please? Something's happened, I can't tell you on my cell phone.

I feel my heart racing with this message, a sense of urgency is taking over me. I don't even reply, I just grab my bag and leave the mansion once again.

'' Ma'am? '' I look back, seeing Dante approaching. '' Is something wrong?

I notice his worried look; he must have noticed that Alessio and I had a fight.

'' I'm going home, I need to talk to my friend. '' I explain.

"I can take her. "He offers, but I turn my head away.

''I… I want to be alone, Dante.'' I try to disguise my need for solitude. ''I'll go, thank you.

I leave the mansion, and, as luck would have it, I see a cab approaching. I signal, and it stops. Furthermore, I get in quickly and give it the address of my apartment.

During the journey, my mind is a whirlwind of thoughts and emotions. What could have happened for Gabi to send me a message like that? What about Alessio? Will he ever text me? Will he understand that I would never abandon him?

The streets pass quickly as my thoughts swirl. I try to calm down and breathe deeply, but it's difficult. Every beat of my heart is a reminder of the love I feel for Alessio and the baby we're expecting. I have to be strong, I can't let these uncertainties overwhelm me.

When I finally arrive at my apartment, the relief of being close to Gabi is almost palpable. I pay the taxi driver and get out of the car, trying to calm down before I see my friend. I rub my face hard, trying to wipe away any traces of tears. Likewise, I wonder what Gabi needs to tell me. The tension is almost unbearable.

Before I can take a step toward the door, I hear the frightening sound of skidding tires. My heart races instantly. Before I can react, I feel a cloth being pressed against my mouth, and a brutal force pulls me into a car. Despair sets in as I realize the metallic coldness of a gun at my back.

"You'd better stay still." The voice is cold and threatening. I feel my blood freeze. ''If you scream, you can kiss your life goodbye.

I nod, trying to remain calm despite the terror that consumes me. The cloth is removed from my mouth, and when I turn my face to see who it is, the shock almost paralyzes me. It's one of the security guards at Alessio's mansion. What is he doing? Why is he doing this?

'' Good girl. '' His voice is cold and cruel as he binds my wrists tightly, making me groan in pain.

He takes a ribbon and puts it in my mouth, sealing my ability to scream.

''You'd better say goodbye to Alessio, because you'll never see him again. '' He laughs, a sinister sound that echoes in my ears.

The despair is unbearable. My thoughts spin in a whirlwind of fear and anguish. My vision begins to darken, and panic consumes me. Every thought is a silent plea for Alessio to come and save me. I feel my body begin to give way, and, before the darkness takes over, a flood of happy, intense memories with Alessio flood my mind.

I remember the most precious moments with him, the passionate kisses that always left a comforting warmth in my body, the harsh and cold words that, behind the harshness, hid a deep care and affection. The warmth of his arms as he held me, the tender gaze he had only for me-all this comes like a current of love and pain.

The memories of our moments together are a painful contrast to the present reality. The fear of never feeling his touch again and of never seeing the sparkle in his eyes is overwhelming. My heart breaks at the thought that I may never be able to be by his side again.

The darkness slowly closes in around me, and absolute emptiness seems to swallow everything up. My last thought is Alessio, the man I love more than anything, and the desperate pain of not knowing if I will ever see him again. With despair and love mixed together, I feel my consciousness fading.