Chapter Twenty one

' Aimee Savedra claims being abducted'

'Business tycoon exposed of murder'

' Savedra empire crumbles '

Numerous catastrophic headlines decorated the papers during the week. The event with the anti mafia squad blew up more than expected. The papers held different stories concerning the incident, more lies than truth. While some news line said Luca got arrested for an uncertain illegal business others took the situation into their hands and pronounced him guilty of the killing of an unknown man.

The day the incident transpired, I was taken to a cabin after an hour drive. According to one of the officers, the area was secured and my maniac husband wouldn't attempt anything stupid.

The interior of the cabin was nicely decorated with few things here and there but overall homely.

The next day, two antimafia men arrived at the cabin to get information on Luca.

Questions were thrown at me both those I had answers to and those I knew nothing about. To the less serious ones, I provided appropriate answers but to the more complicated questions, I kept silent.

They had questioned me on Luca's line of work to which I gave the obvious reply of him being a business tycoon.

Questions on my being abducted were brought up to which I opposed stating we were legally married. After that, the one million dollar question was asked. - was Luca responsible for the death of Maximiliano

Though it shattered my heart to a million pieces as I was present the day the love of my life was taken away from me, I didn't give an answer to that. I replied with the excuse that I had no idea where Maximiliano was or if Luca had killed him as claimed by the squad.

"Then why did you leave Luca?" one of the officers asked. As simple as it sounded, I had no response to this. I knew why I left but at the same time I seemed lost as to why I left.

I could say I left because of my child but that wouldn't be reason enough

I would love to say I left because my husband was a monster but that would only complicate everything and put me in more harm than I already was.

"It just felt right at that moment" I simply said.

The men had offered reaching out to my family to which I kindly declined their offer stating that I didn't want my family involved in this mess while in actual sense I was avoiding my father giving out my location to Luca.

I was currently lying on the couch watching the news trying to get any information as to Luca's whereabouts, was he in the antimafia custody or if he had somehow found a loophole to the situation.

A week of tension being cranked up in this cabin was enough to put me at the edge. After the second day, I hadn't met with any of the men to get information on Luca and his men. My hand went to my baby bump in a bead to sooth the situation as I listened to what the lady on the television had to say.

"Business tycoon Luca Savedra who was arrested a week ago has been down on a home arrest as he was a suspect in the recent killing of a certain Maximiliano Russo"

"recently" I scuffed rolling my eyes. I was sure Maximiliano's body had begun decaying and here they were saying it was recent

"wife to the billionaire Aimee Savedra was said to have been taken away from him by the antimafia squad for safe keep as she is said to be with child. The Savedra enterprises and establishments have since then been on lock down and watch by the cops" she spoke on.

"we are yet to get any words from Mr Luca Savedra but based on an insider report, the situation seems to have taken a toll on this power family. Over to sports news..." a knock at the door drew my attention.

"Coming!" I called out getting off were I occupied. Walking over to the wooden door, I pulled it open.

My legs weakened and I held onto the door for support. A shiver ran down my spine as I stared ahead. There was no way he could be standing before me.

"Gustavo" I whispered

"capo wants you home" he held a stern tone, his eyes taking in my appearance as if searching for something

"You can go with him, everything has been cleared out Mrs Savedra" a female officer who I hadn't noticed before said.

This people had to be kidding me. What was this?? Were they trying to get me killed?? I turned my back on my husband and now they were seriously sending me back to the valley of shadow of death.

"What??" I asked stunned

"I said everything has been cleared out now, we're sorry for the inconvenience" she said more proudly than I wanted.

Gustavo stood at the side giving me the way to walk out of the cabin. Few seconds went by before I stepped out of the house. Fighting or struggling would have been stupid at this point, I was hundred percent sure he wouldn't go back to Luca without taking me along.

Gustavo led the way to where a black tinted Lamborghini waited with a guy I wasn't familiar with in the driver's seat.

He helped me into the vehicle and within a few minutes we were off to the place I dreaded the most, that hell hole.

My mind wandered aimlessly without rest, I was drawn to the darkness in my head to get some sort of courage. I felt like I wasn't existing due to the fear of the unknown, the fear of not knowing how Luca would take my betrayal.

I watched the sun get deem as the clouds hid it off, it seemed like it'll rain at some point as the car sped off. Gustavo seemed concerned as he kept stealing glances at me searching for what I had no idea about.

An hour later and we approached the mansion gates. My head rested on the window, I was looking but wasn't seeing. My heart thudding violently I was scared it would pop out any moment.

The mansion gates opened and we drove through to the long driveway, parking up front. My heart drummed faster as I didn't know what to expect, I had ran away after all and my guts hinted me that something bad and dreadful was awaiting me. I couldn't help but get nervous and fear for my life.

Gustavo got off the car and walked over to my side, opening the door he helped me alight the vehicle. He led the way into the house like I was a stranger to the surrounding. Guards scattered round the premises probably at their duty posts spared me cautious glances like I was an enemy, maybe that was how they viewed me after my recent actions.

Stepping into the house, it was empty with no maids up and about. Maybe Luca had sent them away or given them the day off. We walked up the stairs to the hall.

"is he home?" I asked, I knew he was aware who I was speaking of

"I'm not sure"

I nodded before opening the door to the master bedroom. Walking in, I locked it behind me before leaning on it.. I stared rooted in place too afraid my devil of a husband would come and knock down the door.

Finally stepping away from the door, I decided to get a warm shower to calm my nerves. Everything in the room and bathroom was still in place, not a single item destroyed or misplaced. Considering the way the past week had been I had expected my husband to be quite destructive but then he proved me wrong.

Relaxing in the tub for a while, it somehow relieved a little of the stress I had been feeling. Stepping out and wrapping a towel on my body, I walked to the mirror to take in my appearance. My eye bags seemed to have somewhat increased in only the minutes of being back to this house.

My hands went to my stomach, I needed to feel my child .

"hey baby, mommy has messed up big time" I said giving myself a sad smile. This was a way of embracing whatever punishment Luca had in store for me.

Loud knocks on the door to the room snapped me out of my self pity. Walking out of the bathroom, I covered up with my robe before moving to answer whoever was at the door.

"Aimee!!" Monica exclaimed immediately the door was opened. Her arms wrapped around me in a hug.

"It's so good to have you back, I thought we'd never make it through this" she said breaking away from the hug to take in my appearance

"Mona I'm really sorry, I-I know you might hate me now for betraying you and Luca. I just - I'm just so sorry please don't hate me. You're the only one I have" with my head cast down, I offered a sincere apology

"As if I could ever hate you A!! Yes I was mad at first that you could turn your back on us but I can't hate you"

"really Mona!!! Oh thank you so much" I threw my arms around her for a hug.

"Your leg, it's all better??"

"Ya, told you I was fine. It was just a bullet scratch didn't affect any important artery or vein whatever those are called" she replied making me chuckle.

Clearing her throat she spoke "Luca's back, he wants you in his office"

I nodded before making my way into the walk in closet to look for anything comfortable to wear.

"uhm Mona..."

"Ya????"

"About Rico... Uhm is he really.. You know, dead???" this question had been on my mind since I watched his body hit the ground

"Yes he is, took a bullet straight to the heart and died instantly"

"Oh my God, this is all my fault"

"Well ya it is, cause according to what I heard you made him take the bullet, he couldn't stand and watch his capo in a helpless state"

"I know Mona, and I'll live with that guilt for the rest of my life" I said walking out dressed in a comfortable mini free gown.

"he was buried two days ago, with his family present. Luca had also been generous to his family offering his mother and two sisters five million dollars. At least he didn't leave behind any grieving spouse or fiancée, that would have been awful"

"I wish I could meet with his family but it won't right my wrong"

"Ya I get that feeling, just don't think too much about it. You should go meet Luca now, don't keep him waiting"

"Ya I'm leaving now" I said back

" I'll be on my way now, Raffaelle needs me for something" having one last hug, Monica walked out of the room with me trailing behind her to Luca's office.

Knocking twice on the door, I walked in on hearing a harsh si

He sat behind his desk a blunt in his hand and a glass of whiskey on the desk. He took in a wisp of his blunt probably weed before puffing it out. I stood by the closed door, fear rippled through my body as no one said a word. He was angry and I could see it, his patience was running out and it showed clearly from his veins of anger.

I couldn't say a word, I was afraid that if I eventually opened my mouth to speak, I would say something that could get me killed.

He looked nothing like he had a week ago, the glint in his eyes were gone and now decorated with a hooded dark look.

Placing the blunt on the ashtray, he finally raised his gaze to meet my standing figure. Hooded eyes tearing right through me in an intense gaze.

"The reason you're still alive and here right now is because of that child you're carrying" he said pointing toward my belly.

I understood where he was going, his words cut right through me as I saw all evidence of sincerity in his words.

"L-Luca - I -"

"You thought it'll be so easy to walk away with my son??" he questioned cutting me off

I looked down at my feet feeling my eyes burn as a bile rose to my throat.

"You're dumb now???" opening one of the drawers of the desk he brought out a gun.

"deaf also?? I shook my head giving a negative reply

" then answer me! " he said rather calmly rising from his seat

He raised the gun, pointing directly at me.. Before I had the chance to speak and beg him not to take any drastic action, he pulled the trigger.

Chills ran down my spine and my ears were ringing. It was the loudest sound I had ever heard..my hands instantly came up to my ear to act as some earplug.

He aimed and shot at the door but there was no bullet hole nor dent, the sound stayed in the room.

"Everything has been reformed tesoro. Bulletproof and passcodes everywhere" an evil smirk stood proudly on his face

"Luca please... I know I did bad by leaving but I swear I didn't snitch on you to the cops please forgive me" I rushed out the words as tears begun spilling out my eyes.

"shhh, calm down bambino" he didn't seem phased by my tears "it'll all be over in few months. You won't have any responsibilities once the baby is born"

His words were enough to make me stop. I just hope he wasn't insinuating what I think he was.

"What do you mean??"

"You give birth and you're gone, I no longer need you" he simply stated

"No! Luca you can't do that, no no no no you can't take my child away from me!!!" I yelled.

"It's quite amusing how you think you have a say in the decision of my son's life"

"I have a right Luca!! I'm his mother, your wife"

"Well there's a little truth to that, you're indeed the mother but won't be my wife for a long while" he said walking back behind the desk and occupying the seat.

"Sit " he said and I did as told.

"Everything is changing now Aimee, from now till you birth my son"

"and after that???"

"I will raise my child and you will be shipped off to a different continent although I haven't picked a suitable one yet but I sure will before time runs out"

"Luca please - we can work this out" I begged, my hands reaching out to his placed on the desk but he withdrew it. Pulling out the drawer, he searched and brought out a piece of document.

"I didn't want this, but you pushed me to it now I want you gone. After the child birth, the divorce would be finalized" he announced

Divorce??? If it was months ago when I had recently gotten married to Luca I would have been over joyed at the announcement of this divorce but now with a child I was about to loose to my monster husband I couldn't feel any sort of joy.

" Please don't do this to me Luca " I cried scared of the truth to his words

" don't get this way Aimee, you'll be allowed to meet with the child once a month. I'm not that heartless. Just sign here and that will be all" he said pointing at the dotted area

Pushing back the chair, I went over to where Luca sat and got on my knees, tears falling out my eyes in a rush

"Please Luca, forgive me, I promise I won't ever do anything like this again. I swear I didn't say anything to the officers please don't take my baby away from me"

"Don't waste my time Aimee, FUCKING PLACE YOUR SIGNATURE THERE!!!" his tone increased

"Luca please!!!"

"You're getting on my nerves tesoro! DON'T MAKE ME REDUCE YOUR VISITING DAY TO ONCE IN TWO MONTHS!!!" he yelled cocking the gun at me.

I stood up, stumbling a little. I walked back to where I sat before then stared at the document before me

"FUCKING SIGN IT GODDAMMIT!!" picking up the pen, I placed my signature on the required area with trembling hands..

Placing the pen back down, tears rolled down my eyes. In a second, I sealed my fate with a simple signature just like my father had sealed mine with his signature.