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𝘈𝘳𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘦, 𝘋𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘓𝘢𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦

「𝑵𝑰𝑪𝑶」

𝑰 𝑾𝑨𝑺 𝑺𝑰𝑻𝑻𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑰𝑵 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑴𝑬𝑬𝑻𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑹𝑶𝑶𝑴. I bounced my leg up and down wanting to leave already. I winced and placed my hand on my chest when I felt a pain as if someone stabbed me right there. ''Are you okay?'' Zain whispered. I got off the chair and walked outside.

I grabbed the collar trying to breathe. ''Nico dude.'' Zain said worried. ''Dude what happened did you take anything?'' He asked. ''No I didn't.'' I sighed and winced again. ''My heart hurts.'' I whispered. I grabbed my phone and called Bella. I run a hand through my hair waiting for her to answer.

But she didn't.

''Fuck.'' I whispered. ''Dude what is going on can you explain?'' Zain asked. ''I don't know Zain. Bella won't pick up.'' I sighed then called Mike hoping he would answer. But he didn't.

''NICOLA!'' I looked up at Jason that was running my way. ''What happened?'' I asked and he breathed heavily. ''There was gunfire. Mike and Achilles got shoot.'' He said. ''What?'' I asked shocked looking at him. ''B-Bella? Bella is fine right?'' I asked. ''They took her.'' He whispered and looked down.

''W-Who took her? WHO TOOK HER JASON?'' I snapped. ''I don't know. Nobody saw. Mike and Achilles are the only ones that know-''

I run towards the stairs and made my way down. I run out of the building and got in my car driving off. I have never speed like this in my life. I arrived at the hospital in couple minutes. I got out of the car and rushed in the hospital.

I saw Flynn one of the security kids and rushed his way. ''Where are they are they okay?'' I asked. ''Fifth floor. They're both good now. They're out of risk.'' He said and I nodded. I run upstairs to the fifth floor and walked in the room they both were. ''Nico.'' Achilles said and both him and Mike tried sitting up. ''Are you stupid don't force yourself to sit idiots. Are you okay?'' I asked and they nodded.

''I'm sorry. I failed.'' Mike said looking down. ''We failed, you entrusted us the woman you love and we-''

''-you did as I said. Who took Bella?'' I asked. ''Rodriguez.'' Mike muttered. I clenched my jaw and my fists. ''We'll come and help find her.'' Achilles said. ''No. You will stay here and take care of yourselves. You will get well okay?'' I said and hugged Achilles.

''I'll get Bella back. Don't worry.'' I said and walked out of the room. ''Nicola.'' I turned and looked at Zain that run my way. ''What happened did you find out where Bella is who took her?'' He asked. ''The Rodriguez.'' I said and clenched my jaw. ''Fuck.'' He said. ''What the hell is happening?'' Alexander asked as he walked my way with the rest.

''They took Bella.'' Zain muttered. ''Fuck. How the fuck did they take her?'' Sam asked angrily. ''I need to find Bella. I can't breathe.'' I said and kneeled down rubbing my chest. ''Nicola hey. Hey bro.'' Zain said bending in front of me. ''We're going to find her dude. We will. I promise.'' He said cupping my face. ''We will right? She will be fine right?'' I asked. ''She will of course she will.'' Alexander said and I nodded.

''Yeah she will.'' I said and stood up. ''Let's go. Let's go.'' I said and rushed out of there. Just when I walked towards the car I saw a note on the window. I frowned and grabbed it reading it.

Like Romeo and Juliet. The tragic end. Will that be really the end?

''Fucking bastard.'' Vince said. ''It's a clue.'' I whispered and reread it. ''Nico he must be playing around.'' Alex said softly. ''No it's a clue.'' I said. Just then my phone rang and I answered it immediately.

''Like Romeo and Juliet. The tragic end. Will that be really the end?'' Diego Rodriguez, Adonis son said making me clench my jaw. ''If you lay a finger on my woman.. the end will be near for you. Fucking bastard.'' I said.

''It was so easy killing Leo. It wasn't fun though. This time is going to be fun. You have three hours to find your girl. The clock has started ticking. If you don't find her boom. She's gone just like that. Good luck De Luca. See you at the end of the road.'' He said and ended the call.

Just then a video came on my phone and I clicked on it.

My heart just broke in million pieces when I saw Bella tied on a chair a jacket full of explosions was wore on her. I sat on the ground and looked at the video. ''What am I going to do? How will I find her?'' I whispered. ''We all will help Nico. The whole Sin City will help.'' Zain said.

''Dude hey look at me. You're Nicola fucking De Luca. You're stronger than any Rodriguez. You got this. You will find your woman. We trust you she trusts you. Come on little bro. You can do this.'' Alex said and I nodded. ''Yeah yeah you're right.'' I said and stood up.

''Get in your cars.'' I said and got in my car. Zain came with me and I started driving. ''Like Romeo and Juliet.'' I whispered. ''What could it be?'' I asked pulling my hair in frustration. ''Think bro. What could it mean?'' Zain asked.

''Romeo and Juliet is a play. Ugh last time it was played it was...'' I tried to remember in which theatre the play was put on the very last time. ''The theatre... the theatre Romeo and Juliet.'' I whispered.

''The old theatre.'' I said and Zain nodded. ''You're right.'' He smiled. ''Yeah that's where she probably is. Inform the rest now.'' I said and speed off. The theatre was pretty away from Sin City. It was out of Sin City. But I was going to find Bella and take her from there. Or die there with her.

It took us a while until we arrived but when we did I got out of the car and took my gun out as I run in the old theatre. ''BELLA.'' I called looking around and walking in every room I saw. ''BELLA I'M HERE.'' I said and sniffled. ''I'M HERE WHERE ARE YOU?'' I cried.

''NICO!''

My heart stopped when I heard her voice. I smiled and Zain looked at me. ''It's Bella.'' I said. ''BELLA.'' I called and tried to open the metallic door but it was impossible. I shoot it so it could open but once again it didn't work. ''UGHHHHH!!'' I hit the door and breathed heavily.

''What happened?'' Alex asked rushing our way. ''Bella is in there but the door doesn't seem like it will open anytime soon.'' Zain muttered. ''IT WILL OPEN.'' I snapped. ''It has to open.'' I said and sighed.

''Nico leave.'' I heard Bella say. I kneeled down and shook my head. ''I can't leave.'' I cried. ''Nico go please. This will explode any minute. Go.'' She said softly but I could still hear her. ''I can't go. I can't.'' I sniffled. ''Nico please there is not much time please.'' She cried. ''LEAVE PLEASE.'' She cried.

''I'm sorry I'm not leaving. I love you. I'm staying here. If we die we die together.'' I said and wiped my tears.

I looked at my brother and wiped a few tears. ''Go away. Leave.'' I said. ''You can't be serious. We can't go.'' Alex said. ''LEAVE.'' I said standing up. ''Leave now okay? Go outside. I'll save Bella and we're also coming now go wait outside. Listen to me for once. Just once.'' I said and Alex sighed. ''Okay take care. We're going to see if there's a second entrance.'' He said and walked off.

I hit the door once again causing my knuckles to bleed. ''God help me. Please let me save her.'' I cried. ''Nico please go. Please Please.'' She cried. ''NICO! I found a second door.'' Zain said and I stood up. ''What?'' I asked and he smiled softly nodding. ''Come on.'' He said and I followed him. This door was not as hard to open.

I broke the door and found Bella on the chair. She turned at me and I immediately rushed her way. ''Bella.'' I whispered cupping her face. ''Nico.. leave.'' She whispered. ''I can't go.'' I sobbed. ''You can. You can please please.'' She cried and I checked the bomb timer that said 55 seconds.

Zain took out a pocket knife and kneeled down. ''You think you can do this?'' I asked. ''Either I do it or we die together.'' He said. I kissed Bella's forehead then hand. ''Hey look at me. We're getting out of here alive." I said and she nodded.

I looked at Zain that took a deep breath looking at the cables and I looked back at the bomb that counted backwards.

10

I looked at Bella and her eyes met mine making me smile. "I love you so fucking much." I said. "I love you." She whispered.

Zain cut one of the cables and closed his eyes but nothing happened. I looked at Bella then Zain and smiled. "You did it." I said and he smiled looking down. I took the jacket off Bella throwing it away but I noticed blood on her sweater.

I frowned and untied her before pulling her sweater a little up.

T.O.D

Time Of Death was engraved with a knife on Bella's skin. Right under her breast. And she had been stabbed on her side. I didn't notice when the jacket was on her it was hiding her injuries.

I clenched my jaw and Zain looked at me. "We have to get her at the hospital." He said and Bella tried to keep her eyes open.

"Hey hey hey. Look at me." I said cupping her face. "We're going at the hospital. It's going to be okay. Look at me Bella." I said and she looked at me. "How's Mike and Achilles?" She whispered. "They're good. They're good." I smiled softly and picked her up bridal style.

She winced and I looked at Zain. "Come on get the car ready. We have to rush her." I gritted my teeth and he nodded.

We rushed outside and Alexander run my way. "Are you all okay?" He asked. "What happened?" Sam asked. I wasn't in the right state of mind to answer to them.

I got in the back holding Bella. "It's okay. You're okay." I whispered. Zain drove off and I kissed Bella's forehead. "I knew you would come." She whispered and smiled weakly.

"Of course I'll come. I will always come." I said a tear falling down my face. Bella placed her hand on my cheek wiping my tear. "Don't cry." She whispered. I tried my best not to break down in front of her.

"I'm not." I said and sniffled wiping my tears putting on a small smile. "Talk to me. What do you wanna do? Huh? We can go on vacation. Wherever you want. We can do whatever you want. I promise I won't complain." I sniffled.

"You never complain." She said weakly and I chuckled softly. "Because I don't wanna upset you. You're my precious woman." I whispered and kissed her hand. "I had a dream about Elsa." She whispered closing her eyes.

"What was the dream about? Huh tell me habibti." I said.

"She was cold." She said. "She was?" I said tears falling down my face. "She missed me." She whispered. "Bella. Bella hey keep your eyes on me habibti. Keep them on me." I said and she opened her eyes looking at me. She smiled weakly again placing her hand on my cheek.

"I love you." She whispered and just like that she closed her eyes and her hand limped.

"No. B-Bella? Bella open your eyes. BELLA." I cried. "No! Please. Hold on. Stay with me please." I cried.

Zain pulled over and opened the door for me. I got out with Bella in my arms. "HELP! Someone help please." I cried for help when finally nurses rushed my way. They took Bella away and I was left behind.

I kneeled down in the middle of the meeting room and looked down at my hands that were covered in her blood.

"Bella... don't go." I whispered. "Don't go Bella. I need you." I cried. Zain walked my way and pulled me in a hug. "She'll be okay." He said. I pulled away and swallowed.

"I'll take his life with my own bare hands." I growled. "He thinks he can traumatize MY WOMAN?" I snapped and Alex, Vince and Sam walked our way.

"What happened?" Vince asked. "The Rodriguez are dead that's what WILL happen." I said.

I don't know how long I stayed there. Praying to whatever is in Heaven.

I rubbed my forehead stressfully. I still hadn't clean myself from Bella's blood. I was scared.

I looked up and rushed towards the doctor that took Bella. "Are you here for Bella Ricci?" He asked. "Yes. Yes is she okay? Please say she's fine." I said. "She's okay. She lost a lot of blood but she's better now. You can see her. Just one person can at a time." He said and I nodded.

"Thank you." I said and smiled softly. "It's my job Mr De Luca." He said and walked off. I immediately rushed in Bella's hospital room.

She had her eyes closed sleeping peacefully. I walked towards her and took a seat on the armchair that was near her bed. I took her hand in mine kissing it repeatedly.

"I thought I lost you." I whispered. "Please never leave me." I said a tear falling down my face.

I laid my head on the bed holding her hand. "I love you." I whispered. "I'm sorry. It was my fault." I whispered.

"N-no don't touch me. Please." She cried and I pulled away. "Bella, Bella open your eyes. Open your eyes." I said and she opened her eyes and sat up hugging me. I hugged her back kissing her head. "Shshsh it's okay I'm here. You're safe now." I whispered and pulled away.

Bella pulled the hospital gown up and saw the bandage she had over the engraving she had. "It really happened." She whispered and pulled her hair. "He grabbed the knife and did this while I screamed at him not to." She sobbed.

I looked down ashamed. I couldn't even protect her. I promised but I couldn't even keep one fucking promise.

"He stabbed me... he said I'll bleed to death." She cried. "Hey." I whispered cupping her face. "Look at me. Look at me." I said and her eyes finally locked with mine. "You're with me. You're here. And I won't allow anyone to get to you." I whispered.

"But he did. How did he—" she whispered. "He won't do shit anymore. Because I'll torture him like he tortured you." I said. "I was so scared." She cried and I pulled her in a hug. "I know. I know. I was scared too." I whispered.

"I was scared I was losing you." I said. She sniffled and calmed down a little after I rubbed her back. "Wanna get some sleep?" I asked pulling away. She immediately shook her head.

"I can't sleep. I can't sleep they might get me." She said and looked around.

My heart broke in million fucking pieces seeing her so lost. "No one will get you habibti. I promise on my life." I whispered. "I can't sleep." She said and I nodded. "Okay okay." I said and kissed her forehead.

"I wanna go home." She whispered. "Please take me home." She whispered. "Okay. Okay habibti." I said and wiped her tears.

I helped her get dressed in some clothes of mine that one of the kids brought me. I then helped her walk. She winced and I decided to pick her up so that's what I did. Bella wrapped her arms around my neck and rested her head on my shoulder.

"Alex can we borrow your car?" I asked softly. "Of course no need to ask." He said and we started walking.

My car had Bella's blood and I didn't want her to keep seeing that. We walked outside and I saw every guy from Sin City standing out of the hospital.

"Sin City is our home and Bella is our sister." They called and I smiled softly. "We're here and we'll be here. To get revenge and keep our sister safe. Always." Jason said and I nodded. "Thank you." I said and got in the car.

I had Bella's in my arms as Alex got in the drivers seat and Zain in the passengers.

I looked down at Bella that looked tired but refused to close her eyes. Because of me the woman I love became traumatised.

I sighed and rubbed my eyes.

When we arrived home Bella got out and I saw my whole family standing in front of us. "Bella... sweetie." My mum said and Bella looked at her. "Mum." She cried causing my mum to pull her in a hug. "My beautiful daughter." My mum said rubbing Bella's back softly.

I looked away trying not to let my tears fall. "Shshsh I'm here. We're all here." Mum said and helped Bella inside.

"Find me Diego." I told Zain before following Bella inside. I picked Bella up and carried her upstairs. I walked in our bedroom and placed her on our bed. "You need some rest." I said. "No." She said wanting to get off the bed. "Bella... please. Look let's lay together okay?" I asked.

She nodded and I took off my jacket and laid next to her. She looked at me and tried her best not to close her eyes. "You're tried." I whispered placing my hand on her cheek rubbing it softly with my thumb.

"I'm scared to close my eyes." She whispered as if someone was in the room listening to us. "What did they do to you habibti?" I whispered trying my best not to let any tears fall.

I noticed how she started breathing heavily. "Shshsh it's okay." I whispered and kissed her forehead. "Look at me. I'm here." I said and she looked in my eyes her breathing almost immediately going back to normal.

"They engraved it on my body." She whispered and sat up. I sat up as well and looked at her. "Nico they engraved it on my body. They touched me here." She said pointing at the engraving they did on her.

"I need to have a shower." She said and was about to walked off but I grabbed her hand and she sat on the bed again. "I'm sorry." I whispered and let a tear I couldn't hold fall.

"It happened because of me. If I was there none of this would happen. I shouldn't have left you." I said and Bella looked at me. "It wasn't your fault.." she whispered and wrapped her arms around my waist hugging me her head resting on my chest.

I wrapped my arms around her holding her. "I knew you would come." She whispered and I smiled softly wiping my tears. "I told you I always will." I sniffled.

"They didn't do anything." She suddenly whispered. "They were just aggressive. And left that engraving on my body. I tried to pull away. I pushed him. But he was too strong and engraved that anyway. I think I passed out and when I woke up I was tied on that chair with explosions.." she said and I kissed her head.

"I'm sorry you had to go through that." I whispered. "Go to sleep. I promise I'll be here and watch you okay? I won't leave your side. Please get some sleep though. You really need it." I said and she looked at me.

She laid and I smiled softly. I kissed her hand and she finally closed her eyes. "I love you." I whispered. As I promised I looked at her while she slept.

Her innocence was what made them take her. They want to kill Bella just to hurt me. But I won't just let that slide. They will pay for what they did. In the worst way.

I slowly pulled the hoodie she was wearing a little up and looked at the bandage she had over the engraving. I clenched my jaw and pulled the hoodie back down. I grabbed a blanket and covered Bella as I watched her sleep.

"Nico... Nico leave. Leave times up leave." I heard Bella cry in her sleep and slowly shook her. "Bella.. hey wake up. Wake up look at me I'm here we're home." I whispered.

"NICO!" She sat up breathing heavily and looked at me. She sighed in relief pulling me in a hug. "You're okay." She whispered. "I'm okay." I whispered hugging her back.

I grabbed the glass of water that was on Bella's nightstand and helped her drink some water before placing the glass back on its place.

Bella laid again and I looked down at her. "Are you hungry?" I asked. "No." She whispered. "You need to eat amore. Or else you might get sick." I whispered. "No. Please let's just stay here." She whispered and I sighed brushing her hair out of her face.

It took Bella three days to get off the bed.

Today she was even getting ready so we can go have breakfast downstairs. When she took off her shirt she looked at the engraving that was now exposed. She looked at it through the mirror and wiped a tear that fell. She then grabbed some make up and started covering it.

I made my way towards her and cupped her face. "Hey." I whispered. She tried to cover herself since she was in her bra only. I took her hands away and kissed them.

"Don't be ashamed of your scars. They mean you survived." I said. "Do something.. I want this to disappear from my body." She said referring to the engraving T.O.D. I helped her cover it with make up and kissed it softly.

Bella then grabbed a hoodie putting it on after I was done. She wiped her tears and sighed washing her face. She then wiped her face and looked at me.

"We can go." She whispered. "Bella I don't want you to feel forced. If you're not ready to eat down there or are not ready to be around a crowd of people I understand. We can go at my penthouse and stay there for couple days." I suggested.

"No. No I'm okay." She said and I sighed. "If you say so." I said and grabbed her hand in mine. We made our way out of the bedroom and I looked at Bella that took a deep breath before walking out of the bedroom.

We walked downstairs where everyone was already sitting around the table. They all looked at Bella in sympathy. My dad gave us a small smile as we took our seats.

"Good morning." I said softly. Other soft good mornings were heard and my mum looked at Bella. "Bella what do you wanna eat?" She asked and I looked at Bella.

She looked out of it again. "Issie.." I said causing her to snap out of it and look up at us. "Huh?" She said confused. "Sweetie.. what do you wanna eat?" My mum asked again causing Bella to rub her forehead softly.

"I'll just take some of this." Bella said softly and took eggs and bacon in her plate. Everyone started eating and I looked at Bella that was slowly eating.

I felt a little revealed that she was finally eating. It broke me seeing her lost.

"Nico can I talk to you? Uhm I need to tell you something.." Zain said signaling me to walk out with him.

"Yes sure." I said and as fast as I stood up Bella grabbed my wrist. "Where are you going?" She asked. "Bella I'll be outside with Zain. I'll be right back I promise." I said. "Don't go." She said and I looked at my mum.

"Bella we're all here." My mum said. "I'll be right here. You can come outside when you finish breakfast and find me. Okay?" I said and kissed her forehead before walking outside with Zain.

I sighed and rubbed my forehead stressfully. "What happened any news?" I asked. "I had Flynn follow Diego. I think we found a way to get him when he's alone." He said and I clenched my jaw even at that bastards name.

"Okay good. Get him and tell me when you do. I'll handle the rest." I said. "We all will handle it Nico. Bella is my sister. And I won't let anyone that hurts her live." He said.

"I know.. and if anything someday happens to me—"

"—dude don't start." Zain sighed. "Okay hypothetically speaking. Bella is entrusted on you." I said and squeezed his shoulder.

"I'll get Diego by the night. Don't worry. But how are you leaving Bella? She seems too tense up whenever you leave her side." He said softly. "Yeah.. I don't know what to do. But I'll see what I can do." I said and Zain nodded.

"I gotta go. I'll see you tonight." He said and with that he walked off.

I walked inside again and saw Bella helping mum and the girls clean the table. She walked my way when she saw me.

"Wanna go out?" I asked. "No." She said shaking her head. "Okay.. what do you wanna do?" I asked. "Oh wait. I have an idea." I smiled and took her hand in mine as I pulled her upstairs with me.

I unlocked the door to the library I had here and we walked in. Bella gasped and looked around smiling softly. "Wow. This is amazing." She said and I smiled when I finally saw her smile.

"Any book you would like grab it read it then grab the next book and the next." I said and she smiled. She grabbed a book and looked at it.

"Nice choice." I said and she smiled looking up at me. "You've read every book that's here haven't you?" She asked and I nodded. "I have." I said and she chuckled.

Bella was holding one of the books I had read about three times. Dark Secret, I love you.

She took a seat on the comfortable couch that was in the library and I sat next to her. "Have you ever heard a story about a man secretly loving someone? Well this is my only dark secret, that I love you." Bella read and smiled.

After reading half of the book already Bella fell asleep. I picked her up softly bridal style and walked in my bedroom. I softly placed her in bed and covered her.

I got a text from Zain and checked it.

Diego is at our hands. Old factory now.

I replied with an okay and I'll be there before putting my phone in my pocket. I kissed Bella's side of head and looked at her. "I love you. I promise I'll be back before you're awake." I whispered and kissed her once more before leaving the bedroom.

I walked downstairs and when I saw the girls I walked towards them. "Please keep an eye on Bella. I have some work to deal with. I'll be back in no time." I said. "Okay don't worry." Amelie said and smiled softly.

I nodded and walked out of the house. I made my way towards my car and Jason got in as well making me look at him. "What? You don't think I'll leave my brother alone do you?" He asked and I smiled softly.

"Thanks Jase." I said before driving off. It took us a while to arrive at the old factory. As fast as we arrived I got out of the car and made my way in.

I took my jacket off throwing it on the floor and looked at Diego that was tight on a chair. "Fucking bastard." I punched him causing him to chuckle. "Such a warm welcome. Nice to see you too Nicola." He said.

"Don't fucking play with me. You know you're dead huh? I'm gonna make sure by the end of the night you beg me to kill you." I gritted my teeth. "You're smart. I didn't expect you to save your bitch in no time De Luca." He chuckled causing me to clenched my jaw at the bitch word.

"You're the only bitch here." I said. "Falling in love makes you weak." Diego finally said and I looked at him. "Look at you. You're going to always worry about your girl. Your rivals are all after her. Like hungry lions." He smirked. "Back then people really feared you Nicola. You know why? Cause you had no one in your life. We didn't have anyone to grab from your arms. But now things have changed. You're running after a girl that one day will be gone. And you won't be able to do anything about it." He smirked.

"You shut your mouth." Zain said. I pulled my pocket knife out and looked at Diego. "Your dad will be really hurt when he finds out his older son is dead." I said.

"You took our brother from us. You tried taking our sister from us... now root in hell Diego." Alexander said and I smirked.

"Oh he will beg to die. Isn't that right little Diego?" I grinned. I ripped his shirt off and he clenched his jaw. "Now let's see.. what did you do to Bella?" I asked him. "Oh hey now I remember." I smiled and started engraving on his body causing him to scream in pain.

"Oh come on. It's not a big deal is it?" I smirked. "I mean you did the same shit to MY WOMAN! She probably begged you not to. But you still did it. You traumatized her but she's way stronger than all that. She will stand on her feet again. But you? You will burn in hell Diego." I said and clenched my jaw.

I was done engraving on his body. He was still screaming groaning in pain. "What's wrong big guy?" I smirked. "You're going to pay for this Nicola." He said and groaned in pain.

"Hmm. Sure." I muttered. I engraved the exact same words he had engraved on Bella. But I engraved them deeper and did a worse damage on him.

"Ohh is our little Diego a little helpless?" Sam pouted and I smirked. "Little Diego is ready for some shit." Vince said handing everyone baseball bats.

I untied Diego and everyone started hitting him. I watched as they did. My mind went back at Leo's lifeless body. He died because of Diego. Then my mind went at Bella. She's going through all this trauma because of him.

He deserves this and worse. No mercy.

"You will burn alive." I said once they stopped beating him. "Why don't we get our friend here something to drink?" I asked and Jason smiled. He walked my way and handed me a bottle of whiskey.

I grabbed the bottle and opened it. "Come on take some dude." I said and poured some on him laughing. "Oh sorry." I said as he winced. "You'll pay." He said and breathed heavily. "After you." I said and poured the whole bottle on his body.

I then grabbed a lighter and threw it on him. He started burning alive screaming. I just took steps back and looked up. "We did it brother. We took our blood back." I said and smiled.

"Now rest Leo. Rest brother." I whispered.

After I made sure Diego was dead we left the factory. I drove back home and walked in the house.

I looked at my mother that walked my way. "What happened?" I asked. "Is Bella okay?" I asked. "She's fine. I checked on her. She was sleeping." She said and I nodded. "Thank you.. mum. For finally accepting her." I said.

"After everything she went through... she's still here with you. That shows a lot Nicola." She said and I nodded. "That does show a lot." I said and started making my way upstairs.

"Good night mum." I said and she said a goodnight back before I walked in my bedroom.

I looked at Bella that was sleeping and placed a kiss on her head before walking in the bathroom to take a shower throwing my clothes in the bin.

After I was done I wrapped a towel around me and brushed my teeth. I then grabbed a towel and dried my hair. I walked in my closet and grabbed some grey sweatpants and a white T-shirt.

I threw the towels in the bin in the bathroom and walked back in the bedroom. I laid next to Bella and placed my hand on her cheek.

''Nico?'' She whispered opening her eyes slowly. ''Did I wake you up?'' I whispered and she smiled softly. ''No.'' She sighed and looked up at the ceiling. ''I've been sleeping for too long haven't I?'' She asked softly. ''No not long.'' I said and kissed her forehead.

''Do you want to go out tomorrow? I have a beautiful day planned if you agree.'' I said and she smiled softly.

''Okay.'' She said and I smiled. ''Now what should we do? You kind of just woke up so. What do you wanna do?'' I asked. Bella smiled and sat up resting her back on the headboard. ''Let's go outside. Take some fresh air?'' She asked and I nodded. ''Of course.'' I said and put on some socks before putting my shoes on. Bella also put her shoes on and we walked downstairs hand in hand.

We walked at the garden and I wrapped my arm around Bella's shoulders. Max run our way and I chuckled. ''Look at you.'' Bella said bending down petting him. I did the same and smiled. ''Look at you little one. You're a good boy.'' She smiled.

''He seems to like you more than me. What does that mean?'' I joked and Bella laughed softly. ''He does.'' She smirked. ''Hmm.'' I hummed and pet Max. He then run off and I stood up with Bella.

''I always wanted to get a dog. But my mum never allowed me to have one.'' She chuckled and I smiled softly. ''You have Max now.'' I grinned. ''I do I guess.'' She whispered.

I cupped her face and looked in her eyes that made me get lost in them. ''I love you habibti.'' I whispered leaning my forehead against hers.

''I love you too mad man.'' She smiled whispering back. I leaned in locking my lips with hers smiling through the kiss.

We pulled away and I wrapped my arms around her waist. ''Wanna slow dance under the stars?'' I whispered causing Bella to laugh softly. ''Quiet romantic.'' She said wrapping her hands around my neck.

''Hmm I've always been romantic to you haven't I?'' I teased as we slow danced. ''You have.'' She whispered and I hummed softly to The Way You Look Tonight as we danced slowly.

Bella rested her head on my chest and I smiled kissing the top of her head enjoying the moment. Wishing for this moment to never end.