Episode 10

Thomas arrived where Luisa and Hector were.

"I hope I'm not interrupting anything," he said, a little annoyed.

"Oh, hello cousin, how have you been?" Luisa spoke sarcastically. "I wanted to congratulate you on having a beautiful wife."

Luisa blushed at Hector's comment, which only infuriated Thomas more. He grabbed her hand and dragged her inside the house.

"What's gotten into you?" she asked, rubbing her wrists.

"The problem, Luisa, is that you've been flirting with Hector, and that bothers me."

"I am not flirting with anyone. Hector was just keeping me company."

"Well, you should behave like a good wife and stay with your husband."

"Listen, Thomas, let me make it clear who should behave. You left me alone and never came back. I'm not going to follow you like a dog sniffing your tail. Now, if you'll excuse me, the guests are waiting."

Thomas blinked several times, completely stunned by Luisa's response. She was strong, and he liked that about her. She wouldn't let anyone walk all over her, as she had proven when she put Lorena in her place and now him too.

He smiled like a fool, watching Luisa so self-assured. Despite the guests' disapproving stares, she remained imposing, and that made him happy.

"A worthy wife of yours, don't you think?" Thomas jumped as his father appeared suddenly.

"For God's sake, Father, you almost gave me a heart attack," he touched his chest. "What's your obsession with showing up out of nowhere and eavesdropping on things that are none of your business?"

"Everything that concerns you matters to me, son."

"If that were true, why did you arrange this marriage with the daughter of my enemy?"

"I didn't see you complaining. In fact, I saw you quite excited this morning."

"My excitement is because soon I'll have Santiago on the streets, and he will pay for everything he's done to me."

FLASHBACK

The day after the accident, Santiago thoroughly investigated every person who was in the car that collided with his. He didn't want any problems, and there was nothing that money couldn't buy.

The information revealed that two people had died, one of whom was a pregnant woman. However, the child had survived. Without hesitation, Santiago ordered to find the child. He had plans for the baby: he would sell it to a wealthy family so that it would not trouble him in the future with thoughts of revenge.

At Raul's mansion, everything was ready for their return to Italy. Raul was tired since baby Thomas had woken up several times during the night crying for his parents.

"Sir, we have a problem," Raul signaled to continue.

"The cause of the accident is Santiago Brown, and he's looking for the child," the person said.

"Call the lawyer and tell him I need to see him urgently," Raul nodded, and the man left.

"Good morning, Mr. Raul," the lawyer greeted.

"Oh, hello champ," he sat him on his lap. "Ready to go back to Italy?" The boy nodded sadly.

"Look, Thomas, I promise you that as you grow up, we will avenge your parents' death. Are you okay with that?" The child nodded, and a smile appeared on his face.

"But for now, we have to leave here. Santiago is looking for you, and he's very powerful in this country." Thomas listened attentively, despite his young age, he was very astute.

"And he's not powerful in Italy?"

"Not there. I am the one who reigns, and when you grow up, you will be my successor. But for that, I have to change your last name so that no one can find you in Italy."

"Okay, Mr. Raul, what will my last name be?"

"Mine, my boy. From now on, you will be Thomas Moretti, my son and the future leader of the Italian mafia."

"Mafia? What is that?"

"You're too young to understand now, but you will learn with time."

"Since that day, Raul gave Thomas his surname, and he became a part of the Italian mafia. His family welcomed him with love and treated him as a member of their own."

"On the other hand, Santiago couldn't find the child, neither in the United States nor in Italy, and it made him extremely nervous. If the child didn't appear in the future, it would be a problem for him."

"""PRESENT"""

"But remember one thing, son: that girl is just another victim of Santiago's cruelty. Don't hurt her."

" You know that I would never harm a woman, Father, and even though she is the daughter of my parents' killer, I will protect her as long as she is my wife."

Raul became nervous when he heard Thomas say those last words, and Thomas noticed.

" Is there anything you want to tell me, Father?"

" Um, well, let me explain. He motioned for him to follow and they locked themselves in the office to talk without anyone overhearing."

" Now, tell me, Dad."

Raul sighed. The thing is, son, when you marry Luisa, everything related to Santiago will become yours, right?

" Yes, Father, you already explained that to me."

" Well, the thing is, you cannot divorce her in three years."

" But it can be arranged. I will talk to Luisa and tell her it will be in five years."

" No, son, you're not understanding me. Look, you cannot divorce Luisa in two, three, five, or twenty years."

" What the hell are you talking about?"

" You have to remain married to her until death do you part, because if you don't, everything will go back to Santiago."

" Damn it, Father! He punched the wall. When were you planning to tell me?"

" I'm sorry, son, but I only want the best for you."

" The best for me? Father, you just told me not to harm Luisa and yet you condemn her to a loveless life by my side."

" I know you'll thank me someday, but if you want to divorce, it's your right. Thomas could only laugh; his father was a whole Pandora's box."

" Are you happy now, son? Thomas glared at him. Well, I better go. He got up from the chair and headed for the door. Good luck talking to Luisa. Thomas looked at him angrily, and he left."

He stayed in the office for a while, and when he came out, there were no guests left. He rubbed his frustrated face and went to Luisa's room.

" Luisa, you..."

" Shit! Luisa tried to cover herself with something. Can't you ever knock before entering?"

Thomas didn't respond, and like a lion, he pounced on his prey. Luisa didn't have time to react when she felt her husband's lips devouring hers.

Since he saw her in some photos, he found her beautiful, but seeing her the previous day with her breasts exposed had him on the verge of delirium. Despite trying to disguise it, he couldn't resist it any longer.

He grabbed her hips and pulled her closer to his body. Luisa was dazed; no matter how much she tried to push him away, he only held her tighter. She surrendered and let herself be carried away by the kiss that was starting to ignite her intimate area.

They separated due to lack of air, but Thomas kissed her again, and this time, Luisa willingly received his tongue. A small moan escaped from her lips, and it only heightened Thomas's desire. He led her to the bed and positioned himself above her. His lips now explored Luisa's neck, leaving wet kisses.

A knock on the door brought them back to reality, and they separated as if they were burning. Luisa quickly put on a robe.

" Come in, Lucía, she said, trying to control her breathing."

Lucía entered but immediately regretted it as she assumed she had interrupted something. She smiled mischievously, informed them that dinner was ready, and left.

" I'll wait for you downstairs, Thomas said."

He descended the stairs with a smile, still feeling the taste of his wife's lips. He didn't know why he had acted that way, but seeing her in just her underwear ignited an immense desire to possess her.

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