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The Mafia's Addiction: His Obsession

The Mafia's Addiction: His Obsession

Eliana P. Sparkles

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Aria Alessandro's life is turned upside down when she's taken by Valtor, Italy's most feared crime lord. Her only crime? Being a pawn in a debt she didn't know existed. With her innocence and beauty captivating this devil, Aria must survive his treacherous world of power and obsession. But Valtor, known as "Il Diavolo" (The Devil), is a man shrouded in mystery and feared by all. His cold calculation and merciless ambition have earned him the respect and terror of his enemies. Will she escape the clutches of Valtor ? What happens when she starts falling in love with this heartless monster ?

Chapter 1 First Encounter

Aria woke to the warm embrace of sunlight streaming through the window, casting a golden glow on the terracotta floor. She stretched, yawned, and swung her legs over the side of the bed, her feet dangling in the air.

A faint rustling sound came from the next room, followed by the slow creaking of the wooden rocking chair.

Nonna Rosa, her grandmother, appeared in the doorway, her frail figure illuminated against the morning light. Her silver hair was thinning, her face etched with the lines of a life well-lived.

"Good morning, Nonna!" Aria called out softly, using the Italian endearment "Nonna" (Grandmother).

"Buongiorno, cara," Nonna Rosa whispered, her voice weak but full of love. "Come, help me with breakfast."

Aria nodded, getting out of bed, following Nonna Rosa to the kitchen. Nonna Rosa's hands trembled as she tried to pour the coffee, and Aria gently took the pot from her. "Let me, Nonna."

Nonna Rosa smiled as she nodded her head before taking a seat in front of the small round dining table with two chairs by it side.

Aria set the table before taking a seat opposite Nonna Rosa. She noticed the faint scent of medicine lingering on Nonna Rosa's skin. "Nonna, you should stay home today. You're not feeling well."

"Ah, cara (dear), I'm fine," Nonna Rosa insisted. "We need to go to the Bakery. We can't leave our customers without their favourite pastries."

"But, Nonna, the doctor said you need to rest," Aria pleaded, concern etched on her face.

"Pfft, doctors!" Nonna Rosa waved her hand dismissively. "I've been running the bakery for fifty years. I know what I need."

Aria sighed, trying to persuade her grandmother. "Nonna, please. Just this once. Stay home and rest. I'll handle the shop."

Nonna Rosa's expression softened, but her eyes still sparkled with determination. "Va bene (okay), cara. But just for today. And only because I don't want to worry you."

"Grazie (thank you), Nonna. I'll make sure everything runs smoothly." Aria smiled, relieved.

"I trust you, Cara," Nonna Rosa smiled, eating her breakfast

After they were done having breakfast, Aria washed the dishes and helped Nonna Rosa back to her room.

Rosa settled into bed, her eyes clouding with concern. "Aria, cara, I have a bad feeling. Something's off.

"It's just your imagination, Nonna. You've been worrying too much about the Bakery." Aria smiled reassuringly.

But Rosa's expression remained grave. "No, cara. This is different. I feel it in my bones. Something's coming, something that will change everything."

Aria sat beside her, taking her hand.

"Nonna, you're just tired. You need to rest. It's just an illusion."

"Listen to me, Cara. I know when something's not right. You must be careful, cara. Il mondo è pieno di ombre (the world is full of shadows)." Rosa's gaze intensified.

Aria's smile faltered for a moment, but she quickly regained her composure.

"Nonna, don't worry. I'll be fine. I'll take care of the bakery and everything will be okay."

Nonna Rosa's eyes lingered on Aria's face, searching for reassurance. Finally, she nodded, her voice barely above a whisper. "Va bene, cara. But promise me you'll be careful."

"I promise, Nonna. I'll be careful." Aria nodded.

As she stood to leave, Nonna Rosa called out again. "Aria?".

"Yes, Nonna?"

"Non dimenticare (don't forget), cara. Ti amo (I love you)."

"Ti amo anch'io ( I love you too)," Aria went back and pecked Nonna Rosa's forehead before leaving the room. She went to her room and took a warm shower.

As she finished getting ready, her hands moved swiftly as she styled her brown hair and applied a light layer of makeup. She slipped into her favourite yellow sundress.

She grabbed her purse, a vintage leather bag that Nonna Rosa had given her, and checked its contents: phone, wallet, keys, and a small notebook.

She entered the kitchen, where the sweet aroma of freshly baked cookies wafted through the air.

Her eyes then landed on the tray, perfectly arranged with an assortment of chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, and lemon sugar cookies. She smiled, remembering the routine she shared with Rosa.

Every morning, they would bake a fresh batch of cookies, carefully selecting the perfect combination to take to the market.

It was a tradition that brought them joy and connected them to their community. And Rosa had already baked the cookies before she could wake up.

She carefully lifted the tray, the warmth of the cookies radiating through her fingers she poured them into a picnic like basket before proceeding to the exit.

The warm sunlight enveloped her as she stepped onto the sidewalk. She raised her hand, hailing a taxi that cruised down the street. The driver, a gruff-looking man with a kind smile, pulled over and opened the door.

"Dove vuoi andare, signorina?" (Where do you want to go, miss?) he asked.

"Reggio Calabria, per favore," (To Reggio calabria, please) Aria replied, settling into the backseat.

In no time, the taxi came to a holt a few distance away bakery. Aria stepped down and paid her taxi fare.

She was busy searching for the key to the bakery with one hand and was not focused on where she was going when she bumped into someone.

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