The Kiss Of The Vendetta

To A Fresh Start

Giovanni's POV:

After my phone call, I go back to join Valentina, Luca, and Massimo. If I'm being genuine, I'm not seriously mad that they brought Valentina. I'm disappointed he didn't follow my orders, and everyone could die because of that, but I'm not mad. Some may say they prefer me to be mad, because me being disappointed in them hurts more than my words ever could.

When I stepped onto the plane, and I first saw Valentina, I knew she was going to be trouble. She didn't care who I was. She was mouthy with me, and looked as though she wouldn't care if I kill her or not. When she said she gave up her freedom for her brother's; it infuriated me. How could someone allow their sister to go to a country they have never been before, after having your childhood best friend betray you, and just giving your sister to him. He probably didn't even care if I sold her into sex trafficking or not.

As I make my way back to my seat I see Valentina smiling. For some reason, I felt a weight lifted off of my shoulders. I didn't feel like dealing with a women's hormones today; or any day. "What are you smiling about?", I furrowed my eyebrows. "I'm just excited to be here, that's all", she said while her smile was fading away. No matter what she says, I know a part of her is scared. Maybe not of me, but definitely of this whole situation. It's honestly fucked up. The amount of betrayal she probably feels right now is definitely skyrocket.

"You know you don't have to be scared, right? I'm not going to put you in sex trafficking. And I would never hit you, unless you asked me to", I said sending a wink. In return I got the rolling of her crystal blue eyes. "It's not good to roll your eyes, it's very disrespectful", I frowned. "Wanna know what else is not good and disrespectful", she asks. "What's that?", I questioned. "Kidnapping people.", a wave of sadness overcame her face. But in a quick second, it was like she put on another face, as if she felt no emotion at all.

Right when I was going to clap back at her smart ass remark, my phone started buzzing. It was my Mom, great. I abruptly ended it. She always seems to call at the wrong times. Sometimes, I honestly wonder how she does it.

"Who was that? Your girlfriend?", Valentina asked in  a childish voice. "No", I growled. I heard her mumble under her breath, but I didn't hear what she had said. She has such a strong personality. I feel bad for that poor bastard that marries her.

I see Massimo staring at her, like he wants to eat her or something. And for some reason, that rubs me the wrong way. Listen, Valentina is probably the most beautiful girl I have ever laid my eyes on, hourglass figure, full lips, nice breasts, probably a nice ass, but she hasn't gotten up yet. She's just hot, and I have a feeling she knows it too.

She looked me, with her beautiful blue eyes, and said; "You're so handsome, do you know that?". "So I've been told", I replied. "So can you untie me now? I pinky promise to be a good girl for you.", she pleaded with her puppy eyes. I send a glare at Massimo to untie her. A part of me believed she wouldn't do anything too stupid.

He untied her, they really restrained her. They had zip ties around her hands and legs, then ropes surrounding her body. That was unnecessary. The last thing to go is the zip ties on her hands. Massimo cuts them off, but they were so tight the knife scrapped her hands. She lets out a small whimper, but when everyone looked she just smiled.

I hate when she does that. When she's in pain, or mad, or any emotion, she just puts this numb face on. I wouldn't be upset if it was once or twice. It's just the fact that she can do it quickly and doesn't crack. That's what makes me wonder who hurt her so bad. And it makes me feel bad for having her here even more

What a shitty brother she has. If I had a sister, I would never allow her to do that. He's a little bitch, and he should be ashamed of himself. He was a coward and ran from his problems in exchange for his sister.

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After Valentina is cut from everything she gets up and brushes herself off. She looks me dead in the eyes and full sprints to the open airplane door. Everyone's heads turn to see her run away. Right when we thought she would leave, she turns around. "You guys are the worst, the WORST, kidnappers ever! Who allows their prisoner to run to the door and do nothing?", she asked. "Shut the hell up, you wouldn't have gone too far.", Luca spoke out. "And who would've stopped me? Oh wait, you would. Cause you value stupid shit like this Mafia over family and friends. I forgot, sorry", she snapped.

Luca's eyes filled with tears, Massimo's mouth is fully open, and my eyes are wide, as if she killed him. She didn't even stab him in the back, she stabbed him in the face and dragged the knife to his heart. "You're just a little bitch. And don't you ever talk to me again, because I promise you, I'll kill you with my own two hands. Cause if you think your boss is scary, you underestimated me.", she spoke confidently. I don't know what I expected her to say, but that definitely wasn't it.

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Luca's POV:

I hate the circumstance I put Valentina in, and I hate even more the position I put myself in with her. It makes my stomach ache. I know she's hurt, and it hurts me that I know every word that comes out of her mouth is actually true. Valentina isn't someone who says something they don't mean. When she says it, rest assured she means it.

Hearing her say those things to me sting. I see Val as my soulmate...even though I promised her brother I wouldn't make a move on her. I guess it was bro code. After what I did, I don't think our bro code exists anymore; and that's all my fault. I did chose the Mafia over family and friends. And I will forever regret that decision.

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Valentina's POV:

Every word that has come out of my mouth tasted like vinegar. It pained me to say what I said to Luca. His face showed that he didn't care, but his eyes told a whole other story. He deserved it. He ruined my life. Giovanni doesn't even want me here. Hell, who would want me here. I've been a bitch to everyone, which is damn well deserved too. Instead of looking for the negative, I'll start looking for the positive. I needed a change. So here's to a fresh start.