Bellissima

Author’s POV

“Maybe you were not wrong to punish him” She looked at him.

“But the way you punished him, was it right… Was it humane…”

She sighed looking down.

“I don’t know Alex…. This is not how i have imagined my life. Till now I have dealt with that man’s violence. I used to live in terror. And escaped from that house so I can live a better and safe life.”Nôvel(D)rama.Org's content.

“You are safe with me.”

He stated.

“Not like this… This is not how i imagined my partner to be… You are different, you are___”

She couldn’t complete. “I am what?” He asked, quite aware of the answer.

“I thought you were a gentleman, you have a good sense of humor, you are friendly, approachable… You took care of me in the first days so i started liking you…. But when i saw you in the basement”

Her eyes watered.

“I saw that man in you… He is not my father anymore and he can’t hurt me but___ today when you were yelling at me, i had a flashback… And it’s___” Emotions coiled up in her throat.

“Bella”

Alex cupped her cheeks.

“You thought i was a gentleman”

She looked into his eyes.

“I won’t lie to you… You were wrong” He stated.

“I am a mafia… I am no gentleman. I am not Luca or cute chocolate boys you meet at the coffee shop… I am a killer, i do illegal things, i hurt people and trust me i have never been so considerate towards anyone until you entered my life…”

He wiped the fresh tear from her eyes. “I liked your nature… The way you are so real… The way you talk, you behave, you look at things so uniquely… I love that about you… And i become different Alex when i am around you… You won’t see me talking friendly with other people, i won’t be winning Tedy Bear for them, i won’t go shopping with them, i won’t treat their wounds… It’s just you, only for you…” He leaned down and pecked her lips. “Because I love you…” He wasn’t surprised by her shocked face. “And i will never hurt you… I promise you, i will be the safest place for you in this whole world… And you know it, otherwise you wouldn’t have crawled between my legs.”

Bella was completely taken aback by his confession. She kind of assumed it but never thought that he would confess.

“I__” “You have all the time” He assured her. “I understand that you are facing difficulties to trust me. You are confused and scared…”

He caressed her head.

“Take your time… I have no rush…” Bella’s face was on fire.

“I can see your red face even in the dark”

He whispered in her ear with smirk. “You like the attention, don’t you?” She blushed.

“Not like, Handsome men confess to me everyday… Of course it makes me feel special.”

She shrugged.

“It’s not like you… Women must be dropping panties in front of you every night… Rich, arrogant, handsome devil…”

She mocked.

Alex let out a free laugh at her words. “No one has dared to say this to me.” He said.

“I am different” She flaunted.

“So we are okay now?” He asked.

“Like… You are not going to pull those stunts again.”

She thought for a second. “But as you said, I need time to accept all these things… Otherwise it will be overwhelming… But we can be friends”

“Friends?” He raised his eyebrows.

“I have fucked you, remember?… We can’t be friends” He straight away denied.

“It’s for a short time… Until I adjusted” She whined.

“Fine…” He sighed.

“as you say.”

She smiled. “You are not that bad… Sweet”

“Really” He teased. “You want to taste something sweet.”

She slapped his arm playfully. “Don’t try it.”

Alex chuckled and leaned against the trunk. “Alex..” She said and he hummed. “I was thinking about that girl… The one with your brother” “Grace”

He rested his head on his arms against the trunk. “Yes, Grace…” Bella nodded. “I don’t know why but i don’t think she is happy with your brother… I mean, look at us. We fight but we talk like normal people… They look kind of… Umm… I don’t know what to say… And isn’t she too young for Dominick. She looks like a high school girl.”

Alexander sighed. “Grace is older than you Bella… She just looks younger… And she has topped in her collage in accountancy… She is Dominick’s personal accountant… She is actually very smart, I am impressed with her marks.”

“Wow! She is older than me… It doesn’t look like it.” Bella said amused.

“What does she eat… Gotta ask her. Because that skin is flawless.”

“Hmmm… She has a baby face.” Alex agreed.

“But… Don’t you think she is scared of your brother…” Bella asked again.

“Bella, it’s their life… And I was worried too but Grace is with Dominick by her own will… And I know Dominick won’t hurt her…” He assured.

“Fair enough” She shrugged. “But i don’t trust your brother.”

“He did something to you?” Alex frowned.

“No but he called me potato eyes…” She complained. “Does my eyes look like a potato?”

He scoffed. “Of course not… He is jealous of your beauty.”

“See, i know… My eyes are beautiful” She shook her head.

Alex leaned forward. “Yes, most beautiful in the whole world” His hand caressed her thigh and slowly traveled upward.

“Tell him…” She scoffed.

“he called me wild… And said that i talk too much… Do I talk to much?”

His hands were snaked around her waist till now but she didn’t realize. “Definitely not” Alex Smirked.

“You are the most peaceful person.”

“You need to tell h___” Bella’s words stuck in her throat when she realized that he is a few inches away from her lips. Her eyes dangled between his lips and his eyes. Those tempting lips are irresistible.

“You were saying something?” He whispered on her lips. Bella gulped. Her voice turned soft. “You need to tell him___” Before she completes, he places his lips on hers. Bella closed her eyes when it made her float in the air. She can feel butterflies in her stomach. His lips danced with hers. Tongue mingled together. Her hands wrapped around his neck and he pulled her on his lap. He grabbed her butt, Invaded it while dominating her mouth. “You are so fucking addictive.” He said between kisses. His hands grabbed her love handles and she hissed breaking the kiss. He eyes snapped open and he looked at her alert.

“What happened?” Bella made a painful face.

“It hurt”

Alex frowned. “Let me see.” He gently lifted her shirt up. “Bella how did you got these rashes?” He asked looking at the red patches on her skin.

“I don’t know but since I have woken up my whole body is sore…” She said.

“Are you allergic to something? Did you eat seafood again?” He asked.

“No… I didn’t eat anything.” She replied.

“May be it was because of sedative…” He rubbed his forehead. “I am sorry, i should have been more careful… It’s all my fault.”

“It will be fine in no time… It’s actually better than it was in the morning. It’s fading, don’t worry.” She assured.

He pulled her to his chest as he leaned back. “You are so delicate” He kissed her forehead. Bella sighed.

“Alex, can I talk to Jasmine now…” She asked hopefully. “Bella Jasmine is___” Alex paused.

Bella got alert. “Jasmine what?” She looked at him suspiciously. “She is fine but she is out of the country… Luca had to take her with him” He declared and Bella looked at him shocked. “What?” She yelled.