Blood Or Love (COMPLETED)

Chapter 22

Anastasia's POV

It's been a whole day and I still can't believe it. I'm here. Again. With Lorenzo. I don't know why but it feels like what he did was something he did not want to do. I wanted my answers. But again I was scared to be hurt. Yesterday he talked with boys for three whole hours. I don't know what he talked about or what they did. All I know is that my boys are safe here.

He would be a Mafia king for the world but he is a father for his children. And maybe a husband for me... I still don't know where we stand in our relationship. From one side, I still feel the same.. I still love him... But my past haunts me. I don't know how to react. After I left, I was faced with another problem and then any touch haunts me, scares me. As if that day will be repeated. I immediately contract or go away from that person. I don't let anyone touch me except for babies.

I was randomly reading a book in the library of Lorenzo's house when I heard some sounds. "You better not be joking." It was Lorenzo. I walked towards the voice and saw him talking on his cell with someone. "She never said something like that. I guess we really need to talk now." What is he talking about? Luckily his back was towards me so he couldn't see me eavesdropping. "No, I can't risk losing her again. I'll tell her everything first. I don't want to make the same mistake twice. I won't hide a single thing for her, though I know it costs my life." He said and hung up.

He threw his phone on the bed beside him and ran his hand through his hair. What was he talking about? I kept the book in the library again and decided to check on the children who were all playing with Nana. I was stopped mid-way on the stairs with a strong grasp. I already knew who it was. None other than Lorenzo.

"Ana, can we talk? There's something you should really be knowing." He spoke, since I had no other option, I nodded. "Let's go in the backyard." He suggested and we walked down the stairs. "It's gonna be really long and some bitter truths are also there so I really really want you to at least try to believe me. By the way, do you want some light snacks or maybe coffee or something like that? You'd be probably hungry right now." He asked before sitting.

"Coffee and some snacks will do. Thank you." I answered. The best part of his backyard was the benches and small cute tables in front of it. We've spent some time together here too. Soon he came out with a plate of light snacks and two cups of coffee.

"First of all... Ana, I want to know everything that has happened in the past five years." Okay so this is where it is going... "Can you just tell me that real long thing and the bitter truths that I need to know?" I asked, trying not to be rude. But I did sound rude. "Okay, let me get this straight. After you uhh left me... Were you kidnapped?" How does he know? I never told this to even a single soul. "I know it's hard Ana but you have to open up one day or another. I have got to know about it and I just want to clear things up. Can you please believe in me one last time and trust me on this? I promise you, you won't regret." How should I say I never stopped trusting or believing in him. I trust him more than anyone but what he did was not correct. That thing hurt but after knowing dad was doing very well and actually better than before, that long lost hurt was also gone. I totally loved him.

I nodded my head slightly looking at the ground. "Ana, didn't you think even once that you should reach out to me at that time? Not even once Ana?" He asked as he grabbed my hand. How should I tell him that my ego was bigger than my brain back then... "Can you please explain in detail? What happened and everything else you know..." He bent down to look in my eyes but I didn't dare to look up. I knew I'd break down any moment and I'd end up being in his arms.

"Ana I know you don't like it when anyone sees you getting weak or crying but this topic is like that and I really need to look into your eyes. Never ever hide it from me. Please look up." He begged. After a few minutes, I was still looking down as those dark days were roaming in my mind. He pushed the table aside and sat down. Just to look in my eyes.