Catching feelings for the mafia

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Chapter 25: Turbulent Confessions

Tristan returned from his business trip, a mix of exhaustion and anticipation swirling within him. He longed to be reunited with Isabella, hoping their bond had grown stronger in his absence. However, his joy was short-lived as Isabella's words revealed Alessandro's confession of his feelings for her.
The news struck Tristan like a blow to the chest, igniting a storm of anger within him. He stormed out of the room, determined to confront Alessandro and quell the rising turmoil within his heart. With each step, his fists clenched and his jaw tightened, fueling his resolve.
Finding Alessandro in the courtyard, Tristan's voice seethed with fury. "How dare you, Alessandro? How could you betray me like this? I trusted you as family!"

As he got up close he threw wild punches hitting him in face and stomach Alessandro who could have blocked let it happen 
Alessandro, battered and bruised from the confrontation, looked up at Tristan with remorse in his eyes. "Tristan, I... I couldn't help my feelings for Isabella. I never intended to hurt you. Please understand."

Tristan's anger flickered momentarily, replaced by a deep sadness. "Understand? How can I understand when it feels like my heart has been torn apart? Isabella means everything to me, and the thought of losing her to someone else..."

Alessandro struggled to rise to his feet, wincing in pain. "Tristan, I am truly sorry. I never meant to come between you two. I will do whatever it takes to make amends."

Tristan's anger began to dissipate, replaced by a weariness that settled over him. He sighed heavily, his gaze softening. "Alessandro, you've been like a brother to me. But my love for Isabella is undeniable. I can't stand the thought of losing her."

Alessandro nodded, his voice filled with remorse. "I understand, Tristan. I don't expect you to forgive me easily. All I can ask is for your understanding and that you find it in your heart to forgive me someday."

Tristan's gaze turned distant, his thoughts consumed by the magnitude of his feelings for Isabella. "Isabella is everything to me. I can't imagine a life without her. I need to talk to her, to make her understand the depth of my love."

With a heavy heart, Tristan left Alessandro and made his way back to Isabella. As he approached her, his face etched with a mix of vulnerability and determination, he found her waiting, her eyes filled with a mix of worry and longing.

"Isabella," he began, his voice filled with both pain and devotion, "I know about Alessandro's confession. But I want you to know that my love for you is unyielding, unwavering. He may have spoken his heart, but my heart belongs to you, and only you."

Isabella's eyes welled with tears, her voice quivering. "Tristan, I... I was so scared. Scared of losing you, of the thought of being torn between the two of you. But my heart has always been yours, and nothing Alessandro said could change that."

Tristan closed the distance between them, his touch gentle as he wiped away her tears. "Isabella, you are the light that illuminates my darkness, the one who has captured my heart completely. I love you, and I promise to protect and cherish you for as long as I live."

Isabella's lips trembled as she spoke, her voice filled with vulnerability and love. "Tristan, I love you too. You are my everything, and I never want to be apart from you. Let's move forward together, leaving behind the shadows of doubt and embracing the love we share."

In that moment, their hearts found solace in each other's arms, the pain of betrayal fading away as their love prevailed. They stood, their love rekindled amidst the storm of emotions, ready to face the challenges that lay ahead, united in their devotion and commitment to each other