Tormented Hearts EP 3

- AN HOUR PASSED BY -

- The Mansion of Moretti stood tall and foreboding, its presence sending chills down the spines of all who dared to gaze upon it. Whispers of its dark secrets echoed through the town, as the mansion remained an enigma, accessible only to the maids and the elusive private doctor. Its doors remained firmly shut, denying entry to the curious and the brave. Tales of forbidden rooms and hidden passages circulated, fueling the imagination of those who wondered what lay within. The Mansion of Moretti stood as a silent sentinel, guarding its secrets with an unwavering resolve. -

Ace Moretti (ML)

I'm heading to my room for some alone time, so please give me some space. *Remove his necktie*

Maverick Ricci (ML BFF/Assistant)

*Nods* Alright!

Ace Moretti (ML)

*Take his leave*

- MEANWHILE -

Donovan Moretti (ML Son)

*Heading over to Ace's room*

Maids: *Muttering* Have you caught wind of the latest gossip? The boss is actually getting hitched! Can you believe it? Who's the lucky lady who's stolen his heart? It's that eccentric gal from the Tyler family! I wonder how the young master will take to having her as his new mom.

Donovan Moretti (ML Son)

*Freezes*

Donovan Moretti (ML Son)

(Dad's getting hitched? But why didn't he let me in on the secret?)

Donovan Moretti (ML Son)

*Tight smile* Out of all the ladies out there, he chose to marry her? That wild girl? Unbelievable!

Maids: I heard through the grapevine that she even attempted something terrible with her own sister. What if she tries to harm our little boy? We absolutely can't let that happen! We need to do everything in our power to convince the boss not to marry that wild girl. She's just not the right fit for him, and our little master deserves a mother's love that she may not be able to provide.

Donovan Moretti (ML Son)

(Is she faking her health just to get dad's sympathy or is she really... off her rocker?)

Maids: Come on, let's make a move before the boss catches us gossiping. You know how much he detests us talking about him behind his back. I don't want to risk getting fired either.

Donovan Moretti (ML Son)

*Roll eyes* Ugh, those maids can be such a pain!

- IN ACE'S SANCTUARY -

Donovan Moretti (ML Son)

*Bowing slightly* Afternoon, father!

Donovan Moretti (ML Son)

I hope your day is going well. *Coldly*

Ace Moretti (ML)

*Small smile* Come on over here.

Donovan Moretti (ML Son)

*Shoot him a fierce look* Is it true I'm going to get a mother?

Ace Moretti (ML)

*Give him a quizzical look* You want one?

Donovan Moretti (ML Son)

(To be honest, I really want to have a mother who will shower me with love and care. Someone who will hold me tight and let me release all my tears in her comforting arms.)

Ace Moretti (ML)

Do you honestly desire a mother, Dono? *Voice quivering with vulnerability*

Donovan Moretti (ML Son)

*Slowly nods*

Ace Moretti (ML)

*Crouch down* She's got some mental health issues, son. What if she ends up hurting you or even trying to harm you?

Donovan Moretti (ML Son)

*Heart tightens* I won't allow her to come anywhere near me.

Ace Moretti (ML)

And imagine if she caught a glimpse of you? *Tightening his jaw*

Donovan Moretti (ML Son)

She won't. 'Cause nobody else knows the secret password to get into my room.

Ace Moretti (ML)

*Let out a deep sigh* But I ain't keen on tying the knot with her.

Donovan Moretti (ML Son)

Dad, I don't want to feel like I'm weighing you down.

Ace Moretti (ML)

Donovan, it breaks my heart to hear you say that. You've never been a burden to me, not for a single moment. *Teary*

Donovan Moretti (ML Son)

*Forced smile* Well then, why don't you go ahead and tie the knot with her?

Ace Moretti (ML)

*Nods solemnly* I'll give it some thought.

Donovan Moretti (ML Son)

Alright, dad, make sure to bring me some fantastic news, okay? *Walk away*

Ace Moretti (ML)

*Tightly gripped his hand* But I won't let her get away if she hurts you, son.

- AT TYLER'S MANSION -

Audrey Tyler (FL)

*Sobbing*

Audrey Tyler (FL)

I-I'm not insane. B-Baby A-Audrey isn't insane.

Natalia Tyler (FL Cousin)

*Sneer* Get over here, you insolent wretch !

Audrey Tyler (FL)

*Terrified as a mouse*

Audrey Tyler (FL)

D-DADDA!

Natalia Tyler (FL Cousin)

*Give her a firm strike* How dare you raise your fuxking voice, bitxh!

Audrey Tyler (FL)

Please, d-don't h-hurt me. D-Don't h-hurt b-baby Audrey, I beg you. *Hic*

Natalia Tyler (FL Cousin)

*Smug smile* Guards keep her restrained while I proceed to administer the medicine.

Guards

*Gently affirming* Yes, my young lady.

Audrey Tyler (FL)

*Tears streaming down* No... not the medicine... baby Audrey d-despise it.

Natalia Tyler (FL Cousin)

*Scoffs*

Guards

*Keep a firm grip on her* Open your damn mouth, slxt.

Audrey Tyler (FL)

*Sobbing louder* DADDA!

- IN THE KITCHEN -

Dante Tyler (FL Dad)

*Cleaning the dishes*

Giovanni Tyler (FL Brother)

*Having a gut instinct that something is off*

Giovanni Tyler (FL Brother)

Dad, I have this strong intuition that we should go and see Audrey because I feel like she's trying to reach out to us.

Dante Tyler (FL Dad)

*Frown* Alright!

- Truly, their princess was in dire need of them. Gio dismissed it as mere imagination, but it was real. Audrey fervently prayed to God, pleading for her brother and dad to rescue her. -

Natalia Tyler (FL Cousin)

*Pry her mouth open*

Audrey Tyler (FL)

AHHHHHHHHHHHH! L-LET G-GO!

Natalia Tyler (FL Cousin)

*Force-feed her the medicine*

Audrey Tyler (FL)

*Coughing relentlessly* H-Hah!

Natalia Tyler (FL Cousin)

*Smiles* Now you won't have any chance of returning to normal.

Guards

This medicine will permanently drive her insane, young lady.

Natalia Tyler (FL Cousin)

*Chuckles* No doubt about it!

Audrey Tyler (FL)

*Fuzzy eyesight* D-Dadda.

Natalia Tyler (FL Cousin)

*Murmur* See, I knew it. Your dad and brother really can't stand you.

Audrey Tyler (FL)

*Tearful*

Natalia Tyler (FL Cousin)

*Grin* They didn't even bother to come and see you.

- Audrey felt a deep sadness as she realized that those she loved didn't want her presence. The weight of their indifference and hate crushed her fragile heart, leaving her feeling lost and alone. She longed for acceptance and warmth, yearning for a love that seemed forever out of reach. The pain she carried within her was a heavy burden, consuming her every thought and leaving her questioning her worth. -

Audrey Tyler (FL)

*Passed out*

Natalia Tyler (FL Cousin)

Let's make a quick exit before they caught sight of us.

Guards

Yes, lady.

- TO BE CONTINUED -