Under A Dark Cloud

Chapter 38

Cloud's Pov :

Rays of small light peeking from the curtains, indicating me that it's morning, hit me in the face as I slowly woke up with a slight headache. Normally, I'd feel happy and fresh start off with a smile on my face, ready to take on everything today has to throw on me but now, I felt like empty and it's like the world is mocking me and putting me down.

I sat up and stretched for a bit, flexing my muscles in the process. I was about to put my arms down for support until I stopped midway when I heard a voice.

" Good morning, Honey. "

I immediately looked down, thinking that she's here right beside me and the pictures I saw last night in my phone was just a mere part of my dream but instead of seeing my lovely betrothed, I only see an empty space beside me.

I exhaled deeply as I ran a hand through my face. So last night was true then and my suspicions and doubts were right. She's probably not here right now because she slept with her lover. She'd be back right here in this room, acting as if she's all innocent but she can't fool me anymore.

I just layed back on the bed with my arms behind my head as I waited for my cue. I knew it. All women are the same. They only come after my money and will do anything to get it.

To my predicament, Someone knocked on the door. This morning, I'm going to get my answers straight from her and deal with it, so I can immediately leave for work and forget about her.

I pulled the blanket away to reveal I'm in my boxers. There's nothing wrong walking around the Villa in my boxers and my naked torso. After all, This is the Valentino estate and no one can judge me after all.

I walked towards the door and made a cold emotionless face. When I opened it, I expected someone with brown hair and pleading eyes infront of me but I only saw a blur of something fast as it shot towards my ear and yanked it down. I yelped.

I was speechless and didn't expect that to happen to me. As I looked up, My emerald ones found an angry pair of honey brown ones glaring at me right back and She is way scarier than before, hell, She looked so pissed off as if just by going near her, you'd cower in fear.

" L-Luca? I didn't expect you to come here in my- "

" Oh, Cut the c*ap, Cloudy. You have no valid excuses for what you have done. " If Luca swears, Hell is coming over sooner or later.

She swung the door open with her free hand and dragged me inside the room and kicked the door closed. Luca is seriously pissed right now, even more than I am.

She gave my ear a big quick yank as shouted in pain and let out a silent string of curses in Italian. I looked at her, angry and exclaimed,

" What the hell was that for, woman?! "

" No! What the heck is wrong with you, man!, " She countered me back with the same tone.

" What did I do this time, Luca?, " I whined as I held my painful ear. It's useless to exclaim this whole conversation and this would disturb the rest of the inhabitants in this Villa as well.

" You know very well with what you did! You just couldn't let go of your stupid bachelor ways!, " Luca exclaimed but she minimized her voice a bit.

" What are you talking about? What bachelor ways?, " I asked back, confused with the situation.

" Just shut up with your ' What 's, Cloudy! You know what I'm talking about! Why did you do that to Keira? Your own fishing wife!, " She snapped.

I would have laughed when she changed the word ' f*king ' into fishing since she isn't used to saying cuss words. But the topic about Keira alone, changed the mood.

I laughed humorlessly as I pointed at myself and spoke in deep Italian,

" Me? You think I do this? To her? You should have asked her that than accusing me of something I do not know of. "

" Don't you put her in the subject here, Cloudy. Not even with that Italianni Linguini Mozarelli attitude of yours, " Luca spoke back in English.

" So, Where is she now? With her secret lover? Did she tell you that too? Hmmm? "

" God! Can you even hear yourself speaking right now?! Keira with a secret lover? Maybe you! You are the one with your bachelor ways!, " She spat.

" Me? But I'm not the one isn't sleeping here in the Villa right now! So, Tell me Luca. Where is she right now and why isn't she here with me?, " I spat back. Our voice raising with each argument.

" Because you forking hurt her for sleeping with that.. that wh◆re a-and She isn't here because she's too busy crying in her  room!, " Luca lightly stuttered, her voice slightly cracking at the end of her sentence as she loses her composure.

" Sleep with a whore? But I didn't and she hugged and kissed another man... " I found myself suddenly feeling heavy and guilty.

" She was hugging her friend, Cloud. She was just hugging him in a friendly way. She struggled to explain to me without having to choke a sob, " Luca said in a small voice, looking down as I notice her hands clenched into fists.

" But the pictures... I saw them and- "

" Who do you trust more, Cloud? Her or those stupid pictures that person sent you? She's your wife, dammit. She's fragile a-and she wasn't meant to be treaten this way, " Luca voiced cracked into small sobs as tears pooled in her eyes as she tried to keep it in, " She's fragile, Cloud... She's a strong woman but she has her limits too... you can't just do this behind her back... not when she's carrying your child... Hearing her cry was too painful for me to bear and my heart broke. She was in deep emotional pain, Cloud...I'm very disappointed in you... I thought you were better than this... "

Just that, a tear had broken out and fell then followed by the rest as Luca cracked out into sobs. With everything heard and Luca infront of me crying, I felt like I've been punched in the gut countless of times. I felt like the world weighing on my shoulders for doubting her and for hurting her as well.

Suddenly, The door swung open as someone bursted in through the door. He took in the appearance and seemed to have noticed what was happening here and Luca crying.

" Really? Of all women who cried because of you, You made Luca cry. Real mature, mi fratello. Real mature. Who's next, Keira? " I bowed my head down as he said it.

" Oh. But right now this morning, Gian was found dead in the parking space with a gunshot wound on his abdomen. It seemed to be like few hours ago from what they have seen and checked. It was probably midnight and reports as well, 2 missing soldiers and a car was seen driving somewhere out of the Villa around midnight. "

Something clicked in when He told me about that. Panic fueled me in as I dashed out of the room, bumping and pushing Damanico out in the process.

" Hey! What are you-! "

I immediately ran for it towards Keira's room as I tried to comfort myself that she's still in her room, asleep. Safe and sound. I hoped that she is still here in the Villa alive and safe. I don't care if she doesn't want to see me or hate me but as long as she's here.

As I saw her door, I quickly dashed for it and opened the door fast, swinging the door open wide as it slammed on the wall as it bounced back for a bit. The room lights were on but empty and the bathroom door was wide open with the lights off.

" Keira.... "

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Well, I managed to sober up and update all thanks to you guys :) You're really the best, guys, and your comments and messages gave me enough comfort and assurance that everything will be fine as long as I remain strong. I pretty much cried while smiling as I read your comments.

I love you all so much and thank you so much like a lot. I would have been down in the dumps if it weren't for your support and comfort.

I love you, You beautiful and awesome people. Thank you.

* sings ' I can go the distance ' ost from Hercules *