His Bride: Being the mafia’s princess

Sir Antonio nodded and watched as he walked out of the ward.

Shortly, the door opened, and his daughter stepped in, closing the door behind her quietly.

“Father…” She called out, making her way towards him on the bed.

“Why did you lie to him?”

“What?” Sir Antonio feigned ignorance and she scoffed out.

“I overheard your conversation, and you said the opposite of what the doctor told us. You and I know that there’s nothing fine about your situation right now.” Diana was at the verge of tears, and she wiped off the droplets that escaped from her eyes.

He took her hands into his and she sniffled.

“Dear, nothing is going to change even if I tell him. It’s just better to let things be the way they are now.”

“But father….”

“We’ve talked about it for quite a long time, so there’s nothing more to talk about.”

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“Really? Are you sure my brother is fine?” Bella threw a series of questions at the person over the phone.

“Oh! Alright, thanks for the information.” She stated and hung up.

“Did anything happen to Don?”

She glanced down to see Lillian staring at her keenly. Her gaze held questions and her look expressed fear.

“Nothing. I just spoke with Draco, and he confirmed he was with my brother. It looks like he won’t be coming home today after all.” Bella stated, hoping to clear up her curiosity, but it only got worsened.

“Why? Was that the reason he isn’t picking his calls?” Lillian’s voice was in a panic.

“He was probably busy because with what Draco had just told me, he must be.” Bella nodded and took her sitting position back on the stool.

They were in the bar, talking over a wine.

“But he should have at least picked up his call.” Lillian mumbled and took a sip of her red wine.

“Yeah, he should. But, it must be really important, I guess.”

“You don’t have to worry, he will be fine. My brother isn’t the type to go down easily, even if he has countless enemies.” Bella added with a nod.

“Alright. But, it’s a good thing, you know.” Lillian shrugged and it got Bella confused.

“What is?” Bella asked with a raised eyebrow.

“I mean to say that you’re looking happy now, unlike this morning and even last night at the party, you looked so terrified, and it made me wonder if there was anything going on between the both of you.” Lillian was now staring at suspiciously.

“What are you talking about right now?” Bella chuckled out nervously and sipped from her glass of juice, but didn’t take it away from her lips.

She understood Lillian was talking about Rex but just wanted to play dumb for the main time.

Lillian observed her reaction and busted into short laughter.

“Seriously, Bella? Are you really having something to do with Rex?” Lillian gasped out, making Bella almost choke on her wine.

“What the hell, Lillian? That’s not what it’s about.” She whined and it made Lillian laugh even more.

“I know, right? You had almost died of terror that night, and there is no way I’m going to believe that you feel nothing for him, especially after what I saw that night.” Lillian stated the obvious with a smile.

“Alright, fine. You might be right when you say that I have feelings for him but, it’s just a little and I believe it won’t last long anyway.” Bella remarked with an eye roll.

“Why did you say so?” Lillian’s gaze was fixed on Bella in amusement, and she just shrugged.

“Doesn’t he feel the same way?” She asked again and this time, Bella heaved a sigh.

“Well…..” She trailed off and shrugged out.

“I think he does, but it’s just that he hasn’t confessed it to me yet, and I’m thinking it’s because he feels I’m superior to him.” She finally expressed after a few seconds.

“Oh!” Lillian mumbled with a nod.

“Yeah. So, enough of me now. You?” Bella dismissed as she dumped her glass of wine on the table and faced Lillian completely.

“What?” Lillian asked back, not seeming to understand the last part of Bella’s statement.

“I noticed you and Drake are torn apart, more like you’re ignoring him while he is trying to plead or something like that.” Bella announced her observation.

She was there when they arrived home, and she could bet there was something wrong between the both of them, as she could read their every movement.

Lillian heaved a sigh and bit her lower lip.

“Umm, it’s nothing actually, so there’s no much to say about it.” She shrugged off, but it didn’t move the look Bella had on.

“I would be telling lies if I tell you that I believe that.” Bella leaned on her side.

“You have to believe me. Nothing happened. I was just pissed that your brother dumped me at the hospital, and Drake, on the other hand, was trying to plead on behalf of his boss. That was all that happened.” Lillian finished her statement with a considerable smile on her face.

She would rather not tell Bella the truth because she feared her reaction. What if she told Don?

“Are you sure?” Bella asked with uncertainty.

“Yes.” Lillian nodded and she shrugged.

“You’re still going to the hospital, right?” Lillian changed the conversation.

“Yes.”

“Then, I’d like you to drop me off at where Don will be spending the night.”All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.