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The book contains swearing and abuse scenes.
It is fully based on imagination and I have used Google Translation for the Italian language and translated version was written may be inaccurate.
This story mainly depicts
The greed for money, the dominance of mafias all over the world and the quench for power.
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Grace Point of View (POV)
"Wake up Grace" shouted Ace from the phone that was lying aimlessly on the bed. I wanted to sleep more, so I ignored the irritating screams of Ace and switched off my phone.
When I finally thought that I would be able to go back to sleep, Grandfather's annoyed voice could be heard "Graciella Giordano Hernandez, if you don't wake up this second, I am going to call your Madre (mother)".
As soon as he finished his sentence I jumped out of the bed, I couldn't bear my mother's anger, especially in the mornings.
Waking up would certainly be a better option, than facing the dangerous mammoth in the morning.
Almost tripping on the floor from the blanket tangled in my legs, I saved my self from hitting the floor face front and ran into the bathroom to complete my daily chores.
Sorry I forgot to introduce myself, as you all know my name is Grace (Don't you dare to call me Graciella if you fear your life). My life before was...
Flashback
On 6th September 1996 in Sicily, Italy screams of pain could be heard in the hospital labour room. The family outside was eagerly waiting for the birth of their princess. Alessandro was pacing back and forth. Though he had many children before, this was his only daughter, the baby girl he always wanted.
Suddenly, the most beautiful cry of a baby echoed throughout the room. Mason and Elijah were so excited that they couldn't even control their happiness and started jumping on their seats outside the labour room.
Damien, Andrew and Xavier were on the way with Antonio their grandfather who was most excited to see his granddaughter 'The mafia princess.'
Alessandro went inside only to see one pair of small grey eyes looking towards him with a cute smile and a glow on her face that brightened the entire room.
Mason and Elijah were eagerly waiting to hold their sorellina (baby sister) who was their little bundle of happiness, and light of hope in the dark world. She had all of them wrapped around her little fingers.
Suddenly shouts and screams could be heard, people were running helter-skelter disrupting the silent hospital atmosphere.
A nurse came inside the room scared looking at the aura of Alessandro and said "Mr Giordano, some mob has attacked the hospital. You need to leave with your family as soon as possible. "
Hearing about the sudden attack Alessandro was shocked. He needed to protect his family at all costs. Quickly helping Elora on her feet, he along with everyone ran towards the back exit door. He ordered his guards to call for emergency backup and clear the way towards the back exit. Before the guards could walk out they were attacked by the mob.
Alessandro fought the people trying his best to prevent any attack on his children who were crying. He tried to get out of the room.
But before he could even leave the room, a person with a mask hiding behind the door, hit him with a rod. Mason and Elijah were drugged by other mobsters whereas their leader tried to snatch the baby from Elora's hand.
But little did he knew, that Elora was an assassin, who was trained in martial arts. She quickly kicked him on his guts. The person fell down writhing in pain. Elora quickly took to baby and started running towards the exit. She could have fought them, but due to her weak condition, she needed to save herself and the baby first.
Before anyone could catch her, she entered the parking lot and stole a car. Driving furiously to the best of her capabilities she was finally able to mislead the fierce mob and entered a cheap motel. Not having enough money, she gave the owner 'her ring', to stay there.
Back at the hospital, Alessandro was finally awakened. His eyes flickered open under the bright lights. He searched for his love Elora and his princess among the people in the room. All his guards in the room had bowed their head in embarrassment.
He couldn't remember anything, before we could even say or do anything, his father entered the room and told him about the murder of his wife and daughter.
His Underboss came inside and showed them the CCTV footage of the hospital that showed that Elora and the baby were murdered by the mob. When he returned to his mansion he saw the bodies of his wife and daughter destroyed which couldn't be identified except the ring which he gave to his loving wife Elora on their engagement.
In the Hotel
The next day, the newspaper carried the headline 'Mr. Alessandro Giordano married Emma Hernandez.' Elora couldn't believe her eyes when she read the news. It came as a shock, as she never expected the love of her life, her partner to betray her and marry her own sister. 'How could he marry her when I'm still alive' this thought occupied her mind.
Suddenly some sounds were heard outside her motel room. "Capo we have found your wife, should I kill her here itself, or should I bring her to the warehouse," the person outside said on his phone. Some murmurs were heard from the other side which was not clear.
"Yes, I will kill her and your daughter." ..."Yes, I will take care that nobody will know that you have planned to kill your own wife and seeing the bodies your family already thinks that they are dead"...." Yes Sir, I have brought safety backup and cleaning staff, so no traces will be left." the person continues.
'Shock' would be an understatement how could a person whom I trusted more than myself betray and try to kill me.
Didn't he love me or his own daughter. I couldn't think properly I wanted to break down, but first I needed to protect myself and my daughter.
I quickly ran towards the balcony carrying the baby. I slowly tried to climb down with the help of the pipe. Luckily my room was on the second floor. So, it was quick enough. But I couldn't wait there, I needed to move away from where he or even his shadow could never find me. I ran fast hiding from his mobsters towards the nearest phone booth.
I never thought that I would call this number ever in my life. But life is unpredictable.
After few rings, someone received the call. "Hello Olivia"..."Elora, how are you alive? I got the news that you were dead!!" Olivia exclaimed.
"I need your help Olivia please, some mobsters are behind me and my daughter, I'll explain everything when I meet you. Can you please trace my location and send a car here. And also your private jet to the Silica airport without anyone knowing about it," begged Elora.
"I'll tell Shane and send help but please take care of yourself, I can't lose my best friend again."....
Luckily me and Mom escaped this but couldn't be more prepared for the next one.
This event was nothing compared to that incident that was caused by Alessandro which ruined my entire life. I couldn't remain my old self nor could I bring myself to forget those memories that still haunted me in my dreams. He.....
Flashback over.
Before I could even think further Grandpa's voice could be heard.
"Grace, are you day dreaming again? Come on hurry up, you will be late for the meeting, I have arranged for you with Emma".
He took the name of his youngest daughter with so much disgust as he knew all the problems which she had created in our lives.
"I know Gramps I need to reach there on time to impress your 'dear' daughter". When I said dear with soo much emphasis, I could literally see smoke coming out from his ears just like in cartoons...
"Grace you know, how much I hate her. If it were not for my grandchildren and you, I would have most certainly abandoned her" Grandpa shouted.
I loved to see Gramps so worked up.
With a slight smile on my face, I went to get ready to meet my 'dearest' aunt Emma.
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