The Mafia’s Forbidden Desire

I loved this moment!

After laughing for a few seconds, silence fell, and our eyes locked as we stared deeply into each other’s eyes.

“I am glad you are okay.” He said after a while, breaking the silence, and I nodded slightly.

“Thank you.” A small smile curled my lips. “Thank you for making me laugh. I was bored to death before you came.”

Thoughts of Ruby suddenly crossed my mind again, and I reached for my phone to try her line again.

“Who are you calling?” Antonio asked as I dialed her number.

“Ruby. She’s my best friend. I’ve been trying her line; I don’t know why she’s not reachable. I just hope she’s okay.” I told him, and he only nodded in response.

He embodied all the traits of a typical mafia boss. He was so emotionless. He didn’t even care if my friend was in trouble or not. I just hoped she wasn’t.

I sighed in frustration after trying Ruby’s line for a while, but to no avail. I really hoped she was okay.

“Are you okay?” Antonio asked, and I turned to look at him.

I wasn’t okay. Not at all. My friend’s line wasn’t reachable, and I was worried sick about her. I was also sick and tired of the hospital already. I needed a breath of fresh air.

“I am not okay.” I breathed out. “I want to walk out and receive fresh air. But the guards outside won’t let me.”

“You aren’t feeling well.” He leapt to his feet and trudged to the over-bed table to drop the plate he used to eat.

“Who said so?” I quickly lifted myself and sat up before he could stop me. “I am strong.” I continued, flexing my biceps.NôvelD(ram)a.ôrg owns this content.

He chuckled softly. “Stubborn girl.”

A small smile curled on my lips as I slowly leapt to my feet, but the smile quickly disappeared when my head took a quick spin the second I stood up, causing me to stagger.

“Get back to bed.” Antonio groaned, his eyes growing darker, as he swiftly grabbed my shoulders, stabilizing me.

His sudden change in demeanor terrified me, and I widened my eyes in perplexity.

“Sorry.” His voice immediately softened. “I was just worried. Go back to the bed. You are still hurt.”

Why did I get scared of him? I wondered. Perhaps it was because I was sick.

I blew out a sharp breath to calm myself. “Who said so?” I asked, raising a brow. “I’ve walked around the room three times before you came. I am strong.”

He pressed his lips together in a thin line and sighed. “Okay. Where do you want to walk?”

“Rooftop.” I said excitedly.

Antonio was able to convince the guards stationed outside my room to allow me to stroll to the rooftop. When we got there, we sat on the floor and stared at the beautiful view of the city before us in silence as a refreshing breeze brushed against our skin.

“Are you sure you don’t remember what happened?” He suddenly asked after a while.

I shook my head. “I can’t remember anything, and it’s frustrating.”

I suddenly sighted a shooting star, and I pointed at it excitedly. “A shooting star. Make a wish.”

I made my own wish, hoping I could recover soon and get out of the hospital. Also…

I flicked my gaze at Antonio and made an impossible wish. I wished he could be mine.

“What did you wish for?” He asked, cutting through my thoughts, and I cleared my throat.

“What did you wish for?” I shot the question right back at him.

He shook his head slightly. “I won’t tell you.”

“Please.” I pressed.

“You’ll rather not know.” He abruptly flicked his head to the side to look at me, and my heart beat accelerated as our eyes met.

“But it’s about you.” He added, intensifying my curiosity.

“What did you wish for?” I asked again, my voice coming out as a whisper.

He didn’t utter a word as we continued staring deeply into each other’s eyes. The intensity of his gaze caused my core to contract as I craved his touch.

I could also see it in the eyes. The way he yearned for me was undeniable, and I wanted him as much as he wanted me. Fuck! There was nothing I wanted more than kissing him at that moment.

“Rosa.” He rasped as he moved closer to me, wrapping his palm around the nape of my neck without breaking eye contact.

My already rapid heartbeat accelerated, and my breathing became labored as we got lost in the depths of each other’s eyes.

I wanted him.

His phone suddenly started ringing, and he quickly jerked away from me as if we were doing something bad. Something forbidden. He took a few deep breaths before finally picking up the call.

“Okay. I’ll be there soon.” He spoke into the phone and ended the call.

I didn’t know who called him or what the person told him. But I knew he was leaving me, and that broke me.

Blowing out a sharp breath, he returned his gaze to me. “I have an emergency to attend to.”

“Hope nothing’s wrong?” I asked, concerned.

“Business.” He simply said before hoisting up.

He turned to look at the guards who had followed us. “Make sure to escort her back safely. Nothing must happen to her.”

The last part unmistakably came out as a warning.

Returning his gaze to me, he muttered. “Goodnight, Rosalinda.”

“Goodnight.” I replied, my voice in a murmur.

He stared at me for a few seconds before finally turning around and walking away from me.

I desperately wanted to beg him to stay with me and never leave. But I couldn’t. He had business to attend to, and he would never choose me over his business.

I missed him so much already. Today, he showed me a soft side I never knew he was capable of possessing, and I loved it. So much.

Thoughts of Sofia suddenly crossed my mind, and an overwhelming wave of guilt hit me.

I vigorously shook my head in an attempt to lift the guilt off my chest. I did nothing wrong. Antonio and I only established a harmless brother-in-law/sister-in-law relationship. Nothing more-so I made myself believe.