Tormented Hearts EP 5

- MORETTI'S MANSION -

Maverick Ricci (ML BFF/Assistant)

*Arch an eyebrow* Alright then, spill the beans, mate. What's your final decision?

Donovan Moretti (ML Son)

Donovan Moretti (ML Son)

(Wh-What's dad's take on this? Will he actually tie the knot with her?)

Ace Moretti (ML)

*Glances at Donovan*

Donovan Moretti (ML Son)

*Munching quietly*

Ace Moretti (ML)

*Letting out a long, weary breath* I guess I have no choice but to embrace it.

Maverick Ricci (ML BFF/Assistant)

Dude, you gotta be kidding me! Is this for real?

Maverick Ricci (ML BFF/Assistant)

Damn, bro, she's straight-up messed in the head. Like, she's not normal and might never be.

Ace Moretti (ML)

(Even though she might never fit in, she's stuck in my head for some reason. I really wanna lend a hand. Damn, why am I even thinking like this? I'm only doing it 'cause Dono asked me to, otherwise I wouldn't have married her.)

Maverick Ricci (ML BFF/Assistant)

Ugh, why bother tying the knot if she'll never truly love Donovan?

Donovan Moretti (ML Son)

(I understand what Uncle Rick is saying, but the ache in my heart remains. I yearn for a mother, even if it feels like an impossible dream.)

Ace Moretti (ML)

*Get up* Inform Mr. Tyler that I've agreed to marry her niece. That settles it, end of the road.

Maverick Ricci (ML BFF/Assistant)

*Soft smile* Won't you feel remorseful about this decision?

Donovan Moretti (ML Son)

*Eyes fixed on his father*

Ace Moretti (ML)

*Soft chuckle filled with sorrow* Perhaps it's written in the stars that I shall wed her.

Maverick Ricci (ML BFF/Assistant)

*Heavy heart* I shall relay your choice to Mr. Tyler and advise him to make arrangements for the wedding.

- MEANWHILE -

- Giovanni and Dante tirelessly scoured the vast Mansion, combing through each room in a desperate quest to find Audrey. Their souls were restless, tormented by the absence of their beloved princess. The passing seconds felt like an eternity, especially since Natalia and Bianca were nowhere to be found, intensifying their anguish. -

Giovanni Tyler (FL Brother)

*Void of emotion* How is it that she remains elusive? I cannot fathom her whereabouts.

Dante Tyler (FL Dad)

*Tears welling up* My princess, where in the world did they take you?

Nova Conti (FL Nanny)

*Voice trembling with sorrow* H-How I wish I h-hadn't left her a-all by herself.

*CLICK*

Natalia Tyler (FL Cousin)

*Weary grin* Finally, I'm back home!

Giovanni Tyler (FL Brother)

*Enraged* Dare to take another step, and I'll snap both of your legs, you bitxh !

Natalia Tyler (FL Cousin)

*Startled* G-Gio, w-what brings you here?

Dante Tyler (FL Dad)

*Grasp his hand* Son, cease this futile endeavor. Speaking with such individuals is fruitless, and our princess shouldn't suffer for our transgressions.

Giovanni Tyler (FL Brother)

SERIOUSLY, DAD, ENOUGH ALREADY! CAN YOU PLEASE JUST CUT IT OUT?

Dante Tyler (FL Dad)

*Choked up* Gio, p-please...

Nova Conti (FL Nanny)

(That's the first time I've witnessed him in such a rage. It's like he's a completely different person.)

Natalia Tyler (FL Cousin)

(Ugh! What's gotten into this jerk now? He's acting like a total lunatic!)

Giovanni Tyler (FL Brother)

*In a fierce grip, he clutched her throat* Tell me, you whxre, where have you brought my sister?

Giovanni Tyler (FL Brother)

I DEMAND ANSWERS!

Natalia Tyler (FL Cousin)

*In a desperate struggle* A-Argh, y-you filthy scoundrel, re-release me t-this in-instant!

Dante Tyler (FL Dad)

*Jerking him away* Gio, you better release her right now. Let her go, I said!

Giovanni Tyler (FL Brother)

*Quivering voice* Dad, if I set her free, do you honestly believe my little sister will return unscathed?

Dante Tyler (FL Dad)

*With a strained voice* Please, I beg you, release her. Let her go.

Natalia Tyler (FL Cousin)

*Gasping for breath* I-I beg of you... set me free. Please... let me go.

Giovanni Tyler (FL Brother)

*Toss her on the ground* Alright!

Natalia Tyler (FL Cousin)

AHHHHHHHHHHH! *Head collided with the table*

Dante Tyler (FL Dad)

(I told him to release her gently, not to forcefully slam her to the ground. ☻)

Nova Conti (FL Nanny)

(Men maths: If they can't slap a woman, they resort to forcefully hurling them down.)

Giovanni Tyler (FL Brother)

*Grimace* Revolting sorceress!

Natalia Tyler (FL Cousin)

*Narrowed eyes* That scoundrel, I won't let him off the hook.

Dante Tyler (FL Dad)

*Bowed head* I apologize on behalf of my son, Lady.

Giovanni Tyler (FL Brother)

*Fury in his eyes* Bitxh!

Natalia Tyler (FL Cousin)

*Furious tone* You're nothing but a lowly servant! How dare you raise your hand against your lady?

Dante Tyler (FL Dad)

*Apologetic tone* I'm so sorry, Lady.

Natalia Tyler (FL Cousin)

*Get on her feet* Tsk!

Giovanni Tyler (FL Brother)

*Scoffs*

Natalia Tyler (FL Cousin)

*Slyly chuckle* Instead of despising me, you should be thanking me for discovering your wild daughter.

Dante Tyler (FL Dad)

*Confused tone* What do you mean, Lady?

Giovanni Tyler (FL Brother)

*Frown* Where is she?

Giovanni Tyler (FL Brother)

(I swear on my life, if anything happens to my princess, I will take matters into my own hands and ensure her safety, no matter the cost.)

Nova Conti (FL Nanny)

(Has she caused harm to her once more?)

Natalia Tyler (FL Cousin)

*Mocking tone* Heh, I stumbled upon her on the street, desperately pleading for money. Such a pitiful sight, I must say.

Dante Tyler (FL Dad)

*Stuttering* W-Wait a minute! A-Are you s-saying that my o-own daughter was out t-there, b-begging for m-money?

Giovanni Tyler (FL Brother)

*Through clenched teeth* Did you force her to beg for money, or are you fabricating this story?

Nova Conti (FL Nanny)

*Firmly* Because Ana would never stoop to such actions. *Tightens fist*

Natalia Tyler (FL Cousin)

*Pained expression* I swear on everything I hold dear, this time I'm telling you the truth. I witnessed her consuming narcotics.

Dante Tyler (FL Dad)

*Utter disbelief* A-Audrey i-is taking d-drugs?

Giovanni Tyler (FL Brother)

*Stunned beyond words* M-My sister w-would never s-stoop to such depths. I can't believe it.

Nova Conti (FL Nanny)

*Completely taken aback*

Nova Conti (FL Nanny)

(I'm in total disbelief, my mind struggling to comprehend what I just heard.)

Bianca Tyler (FL Aunt)

*Pretends to cry* I've been saying all along that she needs to seek treatment. It's for her own well-being.

Nova Conti (FL Nanny)

(She would never even consider taking those substances. They're just fabricating stories about Lady's well-being.)

Dante Tyler (FL Dad)

*Voice filled with anguish* Where i-is my d-daughter?

Natalia Tyler (FL Cousin)

*Whispering with a devious smirk* The guards shall bring her to you.

- TO BE CONTINUED -