The Heart of Steel

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hot that almost claimed Germano's life

serve as a shield because the bullet missed

emetery guards whose swift inte

retired law enforcement officers who had devoted their lives to protecting and serving the city, before Pa

Tonight he would be using the Rolls Royce because this was his first so

ning's fundraiser, the sparkle of chandeliers cascading overhead graceful

yes glow, Micaela had often walked this paths as a housekeeper but tonight she was stepping into an unfamiliar role-

an, stood beside her, with his years as

clinking of wine glasses like an enchanting song. Officers and celebrities stood side

ort Massimo, her father who talked about his days in the force with pride and nostalgia. As Massimo exchanged ple

guests as his smile and persona pulled people towards him just like moths to a flame. The glass of scotch in hand shone like liquid gold u

aze was sharper piercing through Micaela's heart like Cupid's arrow. Germano's lips curling into a subtle smile,

entarily lost herself in the bustling crowd of dignitaries and officers yet Germano's presence

eman of impeccable fashion taste hugged and greeted by many people in celebrat

is way towards her amidst the mingling crowd. Micaela couldn't shake off the sense that Ge

a couple in their mid forties, his charm and c

ately to steal glances at each other w

eartily with fellow retired o

this time it was maintained. Germano's smile was both well timed and perfect with his dentition complimenting the smile. Germano stepped

ucky day?" he a

ething about his demeanor

believed in luck though you don't strik

he replied with a sly smil

you believe

e her blush but she quickly hid it wi

ed from Micaela's mouth and reverberated off Germano's ears. "And

impossible for her to breathe properly and with each passing se

her father couldn't have been

no greeted with his hand

sn't interfering" Massimo

....Micaela take care of yourself and si

all over it. This was the first time he would see Micaela in a convers

y was sharp as he turned around

as her father whispered the words

eplied, trying desperately

ight dear....I know functions like this are not your thing" Massimo said l

ed every bit of time spent here w

cupcake, I think it'

e you this" the waiter said. Germano had given her his busin

ed the waiter as she walked alongside

t the Manor house were allowed to clean the office. In her bid to dust off a file she considered important, her eyes came across a small diary nothing too fancy. She was about to trash it before decid

writing that could only be d

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