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Standing in front of his beloved wife's portrait ,

Darren Knight sighed.
He looked at her lovingly caressing the piece of art that contained his heart.

"My love , I need you so much , so much . A sob broke through his mouth.
" Why ,
Why was god so cruel to us .  You were the purest soul I ever came across . Why did he snatch you away from me . Why did he snatch our boy's mother from him ? Why ,why ? He cried out loud.
" You weren't just the woman I loved but  you made me the man I am today . "
As if smiling remember the souvenirs of his love he spoke ,
"I can still remember the day a daring young girl spoke to me directly looking at me in my eyes , the eyes people were scared to glance at . She had no fear because she believed in her god and her truth. "

" That girl taught me the value of conscience , the value of Mercy .

Whose presence in my dark life seeped brightness into it.

I always wondered whether it was possible to love someone so much , more than the very essence of life. You proved me it was .

You loved me more than I could ever love you .

But I know that you loved someone even more than you loved me .
I admit love I was and am very jealous but I can't complain I am completing against my son here.

I can't forget the glow on your face when we came to know about his existence .

I couldn't forget how you jumped through the entire house in your glee .
Why would you not even I had turned into a grinning fool that day. "

He chuckled at his own words .

But today I feel ashamed to see you , ashamed to talk to you.
I failed to inculcate the values you lived by , the value that made you an angel .

All the dreams you had for him, the dreams you weaved in broad daylight .You always wanted to keep  him away from the darkness I was a part of.

I still  remember how you fought like a tigress when announced the arrival of the heir to the gang .

You were adamant to keep him away from this life .
You tried every way to convince me . I always dismissed your words of caution and tried to convince you otherwise .

Love , I lost , I lost love . You warned me and I payed no need and this is where it bought me.

I always wanted to see you being proud of me , I always wanted to be someone deserving of you , someone who fulfilled all your dreams .

But today I have become that unfortunate man who couldn't fulfill your last wish ."
He broke down crying kneeling in front of his wife's portrait.

He choked out
" You were right my love , you were right this life is cursed , there is so much darkness surrounding it that it can darken the purest of souls .
God took you away from me to punish me . I still didn't learn my lesson .

And I pushed my boy into this darkness.  My ignorance did .

You always said that even the most ethereal ( beautiful) of the flowers needs to be brought up with delicacy.
Otherwise it would wither way.

My ignorance destroyed our son's character.

I don't even know if you would except a sorry from my mouth but your Darren promises you  il Mio amore , Il  Mio tottu that I will set things right .

I will bring justice to that little girl who is like a daughter to me . I promise you Mio tottu , I promise you."
Wiping his tears he stood up . Just then his most trusted guard entered the highly confidential room that contained his beloved's precious memories.

The guard bowed to the grand lord.  He always admired this man's  courage and strength but the thing that touched his heart was the love and respect his lord showed to his woman.
He had won a place in his heart for his undying loyalty to his wife who he surely believed was a remarkable  woman.
Today the monstrosity his lord's son showed to a young girl scared him .
He had never seen his lord this torn after the death of the boss lady .

"My lord , you called for me ."

" Yes , Sean I want you to call Andrew here . I want to talk to both of you . "
" My lord , forgive me but are you okay"

" I don't know Sean , I don't know . At this point I am feeling a lot of emotions . "

" You can always share it with me ."

" I know  my old mate , I know . You and my  men  are my family . I am glad to have you ."

" I am always here sire I will call commander Andrew here in an instant ".
" Hmm Sean "

" Uncle you called for me " . Andrew entered the room . The gloominess and tension was so thick that it could be sliced with a sword . Darren sat on the high chair facing him and Sean who stood attentive .

"Yes Andrew"

" Uncle , I apologize I didn't mean to kill Hades , I lost control . I know how much he means to you . But I couldn't stand watching him do that to Ms Payton ."

Darren interrupted him , " You love Andrea ." It wasn't a question ,it was a statement.

" I ...."

Andrew abruptly stopped . He didn't know how to respond to this . In their world it was beyond acceptable to harbour feelings for your brother 's women . He didn't want to offend Darren.

"You cannot hide from me son . You are like Hades to me ,I have know you since your childhood . You are my son. You are an open book Andrew and as your father  I can read you .
Though it is a shame I couldn't read Hades . I have seen the look of longing and helplessness on your face when you saw Andrea with Hades . You were mesmerized with her from the first sight . "

"Don't consider that this old man of your's doesn't know about his son's heart. "

"Father I don't know how to respond . "

"I know Andrew , I know you , you didn't want to disappoint me but I am disappointed Andrew you knew about Hade's monstrosity and you still choose to hide it . Was the love for your brother greater than the thrive for justice. "

Andrew bowed down his head in shame . He had no argument to justify his doing .  If Doer of  a crime is a criminal the one hiding his crime is also a criminal . He knew it . If Hades was a monster then by hiding his crimes Andrew was creating a bigger monster .

"I have decided something .
Sean , Hades will be locked  in our  punishment cell for 6 months . He will be treated like a prisoner only not like my son there . I want a good guilt and grieve instructed to remind him of his misdeeds everyday . If he mends his way only then will he be released . If is not willing to change his ways then he may well be locked up for his entire life . "
There was a pregnant pause in the room the men did not utter a single word. Andrew and Sean were shocked . They  knew Darren Knight loved his wife's last living part more than life itself . Italian mafia's prisons were the strictest . The amount of labor the prisoners had to do could be terrifying. It was managed by the most ruthless of the lot. Only the hard core criminals and biggest and most dangerous enemies were kept there . There respect for this man grew . They respected his strive for justice in his power .

Sean responded " Yes Sire , I will get to work immediately . "
He was dismissed .

Darren looked at Andrew who just stood there shocked .

"And Drew you will get married to Andrea in a week with her consent of course . "
Andrew was startled . He never in his Wildest dreams had expected this .

Come on Son don't look at me like that .

Meanwhile in Hades Room .

He stabbed the poor doctor in the his shoulder because the tincture with which his wounds were been cleaned hurt him . 

"AHH it hurts you bastard ", Hades shouted at the top of his voice . The poor doctor bleeding continue to do his work out of sheer terror .

"Forgive me master" he cried .

Just then Hades Sean and his father's trusted guard surrounded his room .
"What is it dog?" he asked Sean .

"Sire had punished you to the prison cell . "

Hades smirked
" My father , my father" he cackled "that poor old man  can never do that and who would escort me you  dog " . He chuckled like a physcotic criminal.

"Go dog get your dog meat ."

He mocked Sean who stood there with a emotionless face but didn't budge .
AHH
"Your audacity  you dog , don't forget I own you . "

"You do not own me Hades . My life belongs to your father and not you .

It would be better if you would walk to the dungeons by yourself or you will be escorted accordingly."

Hades anger knew no bounds . He charged at Sean with his gun.

I knew that crippled old bastard is no man that he can't even control the tongue of his dogs.

I am going to rip you out Sean for disobeying your master .

I am ....." Before he could do anything the guards killed him right in the balls and the very next second he was rolling on the floor in pain.

" You bastards how dare you I am going to burn you all .
Ahhh ahhh "

" Escort him boys "

"Don't you dare come near me I will rip all of you out I will remember this disrespect forever. "
Suddenly the mansion echoed with Hade' s curses while he was been dragged for his befitting punishment.

Meanwhile in Andrew 's room

" My lady have something , you are too weak and malnourished .

"I can't Lucy I can't when Drew is with the grand lord .
You know he loves his son so much and today Drew tried to kill him ."

"Have faith on the grand lord my lady sir Andrew is his son also . He doesn't let any crime go unpunished. "

Andrea who was pacing in Andrew 's room stopped abruptly ..

" My trust on him has led me to this ."
She sighed.

"My lady ..."

"I know Andrea you are hurt but I know my father also he is a man who  is fair in his justice . I know he had  blind faith on Hades but now when he has seen his true self that fanicuilla ( bastard)  cannot go unpunished . He is already been taken to his rightful place."

Andrew who was listening to their conversation chimed in .

He could understand Andrea 's concern but he loved his father very much.

Andrea shuddered at that mention of the name that haunts her dreams .

Noticing her discomfort Drew brought her closer to himself offering her his warmth.

Noticing the couple sharing a warm moment Ms Lucy quickly bowed and left smiling to herself admiring the young couple.

"I know love I know it hurts but I am here and always will be . No harm is going to come to you anymore. "
He caressed her cheeks softly looking at her like she was his everything .

Andrea snuggled to the warmth he was offering . She loved his soothing touches . They were like warmth on the parched and scorned desert left of her heart.

Andrew picked her up and gently laid her down on the bed tucking her in the warm comforters and kissed her forehead . He slid in with her and laid her completely on him.

"Andrea, father has given his permission for our marriage if you agree. "

"Hmmm .... "She hummed lost in the surreal feeling of  his fingers on her silky locks were giving.

As if realising what he just uttered her reverie broke and her head shot up towards him in surprise and shock .

Drew smiled at her startled expression and kissed both her eyes softly .
"Don't look at me like that love it is true ."

"Andrea will you make me yours love , will you give me this honour to be called your husband ".

"But isn't it forbidden here Andrew . "

"Not until the grand lord permits it."

" He did? " He asked innocently.

He smiled at her innocence . This woman had proved him that you could walk through hell and still be an angel.
He admired and respected her courage .

" Yes ."
"I will marry you drew , I will marry you .

But ...."

"But what love ..." He asked

"I want my family to know everything . They are my best friends and biggest support ,I cannot keep them in the dark anymore . "
"
Sure Andrea father wants the marriage to happen next week, we can visit your family in Romalina before that. "

" Ok . " She said.
" I want to ask you a question drew ".

"Yes love go on you don't have to ask permission."

"Andrew are you not disgusted by a broken and used woman like me . "

She asked him expectantly reigning in her sob , her eyes brimming with unshed tears .

He sighed and wiped her  tears softly
" Andrea it is ok to be broken but always remember you can break as many times but I will always be there to collect those pieces and join them with our love .

You know Andrea my mother always said it is ok to be broken .
Broken is beautiful and beautiful is strong enough to be loved again. "

She smiled softly as a tear slipped through her eyes.

" I love you "

" I love you too " .

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