Is This Family?

Chapter 44: Hang in there

I just thought it was a mere attraction. That it will pass away soon. But it couldn't. I see her everywhere. When I close my eyes her face appears. Without even knowing her, she was an unshakable part of my life.

9 months ago, I saw her. In real. I was in London for a meeting with her brother Alexander Wright. I saw her in her school uniform. I never believed school uniform could make someone look so beautiful. When I saw her, everything stopped. Time stopped. My heart stopped. She was just 15. Four years younger than me. Yet I was undeniably attracted to her.

I knew my darkness would try to consume her. My sins would taint her. But some part of me wanted her to be my salvation. I didn't want to consume her in my darkness. But her light was attracting me. Calling me to her.

When she sent me that thank you letter, I kept on rereading it for hours. I could imagine her smiling as she wrote every sentence in her beautiful handwriting.

We were so different. She was pure and innocent. I was tainted with desire. She was calm and soft. I was dangerous and destructive. She was kind and selfless. I was a heartless selfish monster. She had a big heart full of love. I was sure I didn't had one. Until I could feel its presence when near her.

When I got that call from my father telling me she was kidnapped I was livid. I had a burning rage inside of me which would only calm down with the blood of those who thought they could hurt my precious angel.

Mine. I didn't know when it happened. She had never seen me. She didn't know me. Yet I wanted to make her mine. But I didn't wanted to scare her away. I knew I had to wait for her. I knew I had to make her fall for me.

Just like I fell for her.

I killed everyone who got in my way to find her. I killed everyone who couldn't lead me to her. When I found her location I didn't kill anyone. I kept them alive. All of them. They will beg for death but I wont give to them that luxury.

And when I finally found her, the sight in front of me couldn't even be the worst of my nightmares. There she was in that dirty cell. Covered in blood and bruises. Her face looked pale and lifeless. As if she wanted death. I couldn't see her fading away into darkness.

I carried her in my arms to the car. I took her to the hospital. I threatened the whole hospital to save her. That their lives depended on her life. And I was never known to give empty threats.

I still hadn't called Alexander. I didn't wanted to give him false hope. One could only imagine the love her brothers had for her. And I wasn't surprised. She deserved that love. And it scares me. What if I couldn't give her that love? I would give up the entire world for her. No doubt there. What if she couldn't love me? Like all the other people. Only time will tell. And I'm willing to bare the wait.

I called Alexander. He picked up almost immediately.

"Wright." I could hear his desperation. It was an untraceable phone. He didn't know it was me.

"Wright. Donnatiello here."

"Capo. Any news of my sister?" He asked with desperation

"Si. Your sister has been saved. She's with me."

"Oh thank God. How-how is she?"

"She isnt in good shape Wright. I have brought her to the hospital. The doctors are working." There was a pause.

"I'll be 3 hours." He said impatiently.

"Hold on. The doctor is here. Listen to him first."

"Signore." The doctor acknowledged me and I nodded.

"The patient isn't breathing for herself. We have put her on life support system. As of the extent of her injuries is concerning. A very deep cut on the inner side of her arm. We had to transfused 3 units of blood. Some nerves are damaged. She'll need physical therapy for that. Or we'll have to operate once she's stable. She has injuries almost everywhere. We think someone tried to choke her. We think some vocal cords are damaged but the extent of damage can only be known once she wakes up. Her lungs were filled with water so we passed a needle to remove it. We are doing more tests to check for infections. She has hand prints and shoe prints. Whip marks on her back. She's been through brutal torture." And that did it for me. The next moment I was punching the wall as if it was my biggest enemy.

"Calmati capo" My second in command Stephano said placing a hand on my shoulder. I jerked it away in anger. I could hear Alexander curse on the other end.

"Was was sh she......touched?" Alexander asked and I stiffened. I looked at the doctor expecting the answer I wanted to hear.

"No. There are no signs of any form of sexual trauma." I released a breadth I didn't know I was holding.

"I'll keep you updating further."

"Voglio Vederla."
(I want to see her.)

"She's being shifted to the private floor you requested. You can see her then."

"Remember nobody should have a whiff about this. o avrò la tua testa."
(Or I'll have your head)

He visibly gulped, said a small yes and scurried away.

"That's it I'm coming." Alexander said.

"Control yourself Wright. Stephano has news."

"According to Nikolai's conversation with Roman, Roman is personally coming to Sicily to take her. Roman has no idea that Nikolai was captured. And we will make sure he doesn't. If everything goes accordingly, we can capture Roman in our territory. But he's keeping a close eye on every move of the Wrights. If they come here, he will sense it and never set a foot here. We have to take him in confidence."

"You heard him Wright. This may be our only chance. Father is coming from Germany in 3 days. If we capture Roman, your family will be able to live in peace."

"But what about Katherine? I need to take care of her. She'll need me."

"I understand your concern. But I give you my word. I wont leave your sister's side. I will take care of her. She's stronger than you think. Dont trust me as your capo Wright. Trust me as your friend."

"She isn't breathing on her own. She's on life support."

"Give it 24 hours. If she doesn't start breathing on her own in the next 24 hours I won't stop you."

"I..uh I. Okay. We'll wait." He said breathing out.

"You are taking the correct decision Wright. And father wants to talk to you. He'll call you soon."

"Okay. Please keep updating me."

"I will." And the line went off.

"Capo è stata spostata." Stephano said.
(Boss she has been shifted)

I wanted to see her. I opened the door to her room. And there she was. Laying on the  white bed. All sorts of equipment connected to her body. Breathing for her. She looked so pale. Her body covering in white bandages.

I went near her and gently tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. I took a seat near her bed and gently held her hand in mine.

Those who did this to her will pay. I'll destroy everyone who even looks at her the wrong way.

My anger melts when think about her smiling face and her brown eyes. I ached to see those beautiful eyes.

"Hang in there Preziosa." I said.

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Hello readers. I know you all were so impatient for this chapter.
So finally a love interest.
Tell me how you feel about Massimo Donnatiello.
Please dont call him a paedophile. I beg you.
Sorry if the Italian is horrible. I blame Google translate.
Hope you enjoyed it.
2 more chapters will come back to back in the next 12 hours hopefully.
You all make me so happy with your excitement
Keep up your enthusiasm!
Lots of love
Writer❤