Theodore POV
"Is the file ready?" I asked the personal investigator coldly .
He placed it on front of me , I opened it.
It was truly her.
'Aria Isabel Romano' , the first daughter of the Romanos'.
I squeezed my eyes tightly and clenched my fists .
It's finally time for me to get my revenge.
I stood up and walked to the glass window , looking at her necklace in my hands.
I placed it in my pocket and dismissed the investigator.
Just then my friend and right hand man , Pancho , walked in.
"Hey grumpy." He joked.
Pancho has been my friend from childhood , he is the son of my Dad's right hand man .
We practically grew up together , I didn't see anyone to make fit my right hand man except him , I trust him so much .
Pancho is a skilled mafiaoso , dangerous too , but he is real playful , he is the only one that manages to get on my nerves all the fucking time.
"What do you want Pancho?"
"I just want to hang out with my buddy." He grinned , I raised my brows.
"We can hit the club , get some ladies." He winked and smacked his lips.
I rolled my eyes , I knew he was here to persuade me to go out again.
"Unfortunately, I don't have time for that."
"I have found the first daughter of the Romanos." I said coldly .
"Really? ... when?" He asked surprised.
"Well , Mr Romano agreed to the contract , he's willing to partner up now." I smirked wickedly.
"Such a greedy old fool , he doesn't know what's coming for him." Pancho scoffed.
"So you saw her at the house?" He asked further.
"No , Mr Romano insisted on us having a drink , I decided to play along ... I was heading there when suddenly she rode her horse into the main road , she lost control then fell.
I helped her not knowing who she was , I was surprised when she mentioned the Romano mansion was her home , I had a strong feeling she was one of his daughters, either the first or second , then she actually turned out to be the first , Aria , their princess." I explained and then rested on the arm chair.
"Wow... I guess you guys are really destined to be." Pancho laughed , I glared at him .
"So what now , are you still pushing with the plan ... to marry her?" He asked , I nodded.
Then the door opened , my Noni (Grandmother) walked in.
"Noni." I greeted , Pancho did same and then left , he figured she wanted to talk to me alone.
She walked up to me and placed her hands on my cheek .
"I heard you found her." She said , I nodded.
"The hiding is over , The whole plan is finally setting into place , my dear grandson." She smiled slightly.
"We can finally avenge their deaths and then claim back your real name as Theodore Galterio." She said as a tear dropped from her eyes , I wiped it away and kissed her knuckles.
"I swear to avenge their deaths even with my last blood Noni , every single member of the Romanos will pay." I said through gritted teeth.
"We shall disgrace and Shame their precious daughter just as they did to mom , I will slaughter every member of her family and send their remains to her so she will get to live with the agony I lived with for years , she will beg for death to come her way , but no , she would be my Slave." I said with red blood shot eyes and clenched fists.
"That's it , let them all feel your wrath." Noni kissed my temple and then hugged me.
Aria POV
I woke up , my ribs and leg still hurt .
I brushed and took my bath .
I was going to tend to the stable today , I couldn't do yesterday cause of what happened , if Ma'am Celina finds out , that's another problem for me .
I walked to the kitchen to have something to eat first.
I walked over to ma'am Serena and hugged her .
"Good morning." I smiled brightly.
"Oh morning dear , how are you feeling now?" She asked concerned.
"I'm fine , don't worry." I said
"How can you ask me not to worry.."
Then ma'am Celine walked in , "where's the breakfast already Serena!" She yelled at Ma'am Serena .
"It's almost done." She replied.
Then Ma'am Celine turned to look at me .
"It's funny how you have the guts to eat after what you caused yesterday." She scowled at me.
"I'm sorry." I simply uttered.
"Useless girl." She hissed and walked away.
I sighed and sat on the stool , Ma'am Serena hugged me .
"It will be okay my child."
I ate my breakfast and went over to the stables.
"Hey Silvia." I chirped happily , I took out the horse brush and gently brushed her white fur.
Then all of a sudden , I remembered my necklace , I touched my neck , it wasn't there .
I was always wearing it , maybe I forgot to wear it today .
I rushed in to go wear it.
My grandmother gifted me that necklace , she said it would be my good luck charm.
I wear it all the time to remember her , in a way I'm closer to her through the necklace .
I got to my room and opened the drawers but it wasn't there , I searched thoroughly , still nothing .
"where could it be?" I grumbled.
Then I remembered the incident yesterday .
"Mr stranger!... could it be with him? , but how am I going to get it back , argh!." I groaned.
I can't believe I lost it , I feel so sad right now .
"Please forgive me grandma." I mumbled sadly.
"Aria!" My step mother yelled .
I ran out of the room to meet her .
"We have important guests coming , make sure things are ready." She ordered and then eyed me .
"Make sure to dress presentable too , we can't have you disgracing us." She hissed and walked away.
I sighed , I really thought I could rest a bit , but of course who am I kidding?
I walked to the kitchen and started preparing the dish , I made Lasagna , Ravioli and Spaghetti.
Then I made some desserts .
It was almost evening by the time I was done , I guess the guests would soon arrive , I tidied up everywhere and double- checked to make up sure it was perfect , then I went to get ready .
I wonder who the guests are because ma'am Celine seemed nervous .
I wore a blue simple gown and white sandals , I let my black silk hair down .
I walked to the main house .
"It doesn't matter if you wear nice clothes , you still look like a slave." Martina snorted and walked past me .
"Don't listen to her my beautiful one." Ma'am Serena said as she stroked my hair , I smiled slightly.
"I should set the table already , the guests would soon arrive." I said and started arranging the dishes .
I was done , then Ma'am Serena came down with Dad .
"They are here!" She ordered for the door to be opened.
I decided to go stand with them , Dad flashed me a look that said 'don't disgrace me tonight.'
I guess they are really important people.
I saw Martina adjusting her upper body , the gown she wore was extremely revealing.
Then the door opened and the guest were revealed .
'Mr Stranger'...