56. Love and its sacrifices

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Are any of you good at sketching or painting or anything artistic ?

I wanted to make a poster for Valentina and Luciano..of any one scene from the book for social media but I'm pathetic at anything artistic.

I would love it if you guys help me in this if you can. The more the merrier.

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"Just because we didn't work out does not mean you didn't matter to me." I whispered back finally admitting it to him after three years.

Why is he working for them though?

He smiled softly and took me to the bed making me sit. Wow. My body really hurts.

"Why are you working for them though and why is Sofia involved?" I asked.

"On the day when the shooting happened...it was these people. They thought I kidnapped Mia and the reason why they did that was to rescue her. My father was there too but you ran away so you don't know this. Mia told them everything about you and me which made him mad and lets just say he said a few things and threatened me to join him and when I refused he didnt take it well to the point where he was going to kill me." He scoffed looking at the wall.

"So it just happened...I killed my own father and even then the suffering didn't end because turned out that my father was a loyal servant of the Russian mafia and summing it all up...I had to work for them. Nothing new when you're in mafia.." He said sighing.

"I'm sorry you had to go through that because of me Dante. "I said softly looking at him.

"Its alright now...And as you know I had nowhere to be but then Mom got to know somehow and Sofe entered into my life. She is amazing and at that day in the mall? I sent her because they were planning to take you. She is not involved with the mafia. She just helped me. I needed to know your whereabouts. They told me to text you and call you and all the stuff to scare you but they didn't give me any information as they knew how I felt about you."

"Wow. That's so messed up. Why are these people being like this!?" I talked to myself mostly and he shook his head tiredly.

"VALENTINA...WHY THE HELL AM I GETTING TO KNOW RIGHT NOW THAT YOUR MAN IS A GREEK GOD!? FORGET GREEK GOD I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW YOU HAD A MAN!!!" I hear Sofia yelling from outside making my eyes widen.

He is here!

Oh, my god.

I quickly get up trying to run but of course my dumb self didn't think it through and I fell but thankfully Dante caught me.

He stood up grinning at me as he held me completely because I needed the support as my body is not supporting me at the moment.

At that very moment, the door opened with a loud bang as I heard footsteps enter the room and all of a sudden I was enveloped in warm, familiar arms.

Bliss is back.

"I love you so much. Thank God you're okay." He whispered squeezing me and kissed my forehead finally looking into my eyes.

"I missed you." I whispered back, stealing a long much needed kiss from this amazing man.

"I think you missed your bed." He teased even though his eyes and expression screamed that he was worried.

"And aren't you my bed?" I smirked kissing his jaw while staring into his eyes.

"Now is not the time sweetheart." He chuckled checking me from head to toe making me pout.

He does have a point though.

"Injuries are not that severe. Just a few cuts and bruises. You'll survive." He said looking at all the bandages wrapped around me.

Of course. Only Luciano can say something like that..if it was someone else, he would be making sure that their girlfriend is well rested and not in pain.

I smiled at the thought but then it wouldn't be really us if he did that.

"Dante." I blinked out of thoughts and realized that Dante was here. Its his house.

"Luciano." Dante nodded standing a few steps away from us.

"Speak before I kill you." Luciano spat holding me tightly by his side.

"Luciano its not..." I started when he shot me the look.

"Don't make the mistake of taking his side right now. Especially when I'm trying very hard to control my anger in front of you. He can speak for himself." He replied coldly tightening his hold on me making me feel butterflies in my stomach, the only difference being the scared kind of butterflies.

"Okay so you know what happened and she must have told you about the kidnapping and shooting already so after that..." I zoned out as Dante told Luciano the same thing he told me a few minutes ago.

I was brought back to the present with their voices discussing.

"So what is the plan now?

"We'll think about something."

I jerked suddenly scaring myself as my eyes widened.

"What happened?!" I looked around finding Luciano and Dante staring at me amused.

"You slept standing beside me." Luciano chuckled as I lifted my head  from  his chest.

"And you didn't have the decency to lay me down on bed?!" I asked annoyed as I didn't get to complete my nap.

"It has just been ten minutes." Dante replied rolling his eyes making me glare at him.

"So what happened while I was sleeping?"

"He told me everything and now that I know who is behind this so we will be prepared now." Luciano smiled still holding me.

"Well I'll let Sofia know any information I get as I can't contact you directly." Dante replied looking at us with an unknown look.

"That would be appreciated." Luciano nodded.

"Did you come alone?" I asked him.

"Nope. Luca and Angelo are here with other guards of course." He said making me nod.

"So now?" I asked as I felt everything starting to get awkward as well three look at each other.

"Now we go home so you can rest." He replied.

"Yeah but wait...I totally forgot. What about Mia?" I asked looking at Dante in confusion as Luciano stiffened beside me.

She ran away with him and he said that she is alive so where is she?

"I don't know. That was the last day I saw her too. They took us to their headquarters and we didn't meet then also because she was shot. I don't know if she ran away or is with them." Dante replied.

"Ohh..."

"If you ever find her or even get any information...please let me know...I'm searching for so long but it's like she has vanished." Luciano whispered looking sad making me squeeze his hand in comfort.

"Sure I will."

I left Luciano's side and walked slowly towards Dante to stand in front of him.

"Thank you. Thank you so much for being my guardian angel while putting your life at risk. You didn't have to but you did and I'll forever be grateful to you." I said taking his hand in mine.

"I forgive you and I hope you forgive me for being such a terrible friend to you. I was scared of accepting my feelings for you and hurting Vanessa but you've and you always will hold a special place in my life Dante." I said as I felt my eyes water.

"You're wrong in one thing though. You can be happy. You can make a good life for yourself Dante. You joined them because of me and I'm telling you now to leave. Leave and start a new life. You don't have to suffer because of me. Don't be so blind in love that you forget to take care of yourself. You deserve the happiness Dante." Tears flowed freely now but it didn't matter.

I wanted to do something right for once in my life. I can't let him suffer for me.

"I'm not suffering because of you tesoro. I'm in love with you and I'll always be. You're my life even though we aren't together and I'm simply protecting my life." He smiled wiping my tears away.

"I think its time I let you go and that's so hard to do because a part of me will always love you for the rest of my life. I think we were meant to be but our timing was wrong. Maybe one day we will meet again and start over..." He smiled sadly giving my hand one final squeeze and stepped away.

"You're one lucky man Luciano. Don't worry about me interfering in your life. I won't come in between you two. I can't come between love." He smiled at him making Luciano smile slightly in return.

"She is right though..you can leave if you want. My men will help you settle somewhere away from here if you want." Luciano offered.

"I chose this and I'll do this till I die. Goodbye guys." He said.

Maybe this is how life is. Unexpected and so spontaneous.

I feel Luciano's hand encircle around my waist making me look up at him to see him smiling down at me.

"Let's go." He whispered as I looked at Dante nodding.

"She is not going anywhere with you." I heard a soft yet cold familiar authoritative voice.

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