𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐔𝐩𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐭 (Gemstones Series #1) | ✔

EPILOGUE

In the year 1752, two influential families, the Matsunagis and the Del Fianzas, formed a prosperous business partnership. Each generation contributed to the success of their joint ventures, solidifying the bond between these two powerful dynasties. However, beneath the surface of their partnership, deep-seated tensions simmered, waiting to erupt.

Hana Matsunagi harbored a secret love for Alessandro Del Fianza, the financial head of his family's estates. Their feelings for each other were kept hidden, as the families prioritized tradition over personal desires. Despite this, their affection grew, bridging the gap between their families in both business and personal matters.

As Hana and Alessandro grew closer, Hana's brother Kazuo became suspicious. Ambitious and distrustful of the Del Fianzas, Kazuo viewed Alessandro as a threat to his family's wealth. Driven by greed and a desire for power, Kazuo plotted to eliminate Alessandro and seize control of the fortune for himself.

One fateful night, Kazuo arranged a private meeting with Alessandro to discuss business matters. Unbeknownst to Alessandro, Kazuo's heart was consumed by greed, leading him to betray Alessandro. In a tragic twist of fate, Kazuo's actions resulted in Alessandro's death, leaving Hana devastated by the loss of her beloved.

In her sorrow and rage, Hana cursed both families before taking her own life. She declared that each member of the Matsunagis and Del Fianzas would enter relationships doomed to end in heartbreak and ruin. As she drew her final breath, her spirit fragmented and scattered across their lands, taking root in the very soil they walked upon. The curse took hold with a chilling intensity, an unseen force binding their fates.

Hana's final, vengeful words echoed through the generations: any love between the Matsunagis and Del Fianzas would be forever cursed, bringing misfortune and despair to all who dared defy it. From that moment on, whispers of her curse haunted both families, weaving a tapestry of tragic love stories, each more devastating than the last. Whether through sudden illness, tragic accidents, or insurmountable obstacles, Hana's curse ensured that true happiness remained ever elusive, a shadow over every blossoming romance.

Her spirit, restless and vengeful, watched from the beyond, ensuring her bitter promise was kept, and the legacy of her anguish lived on through the generations. The land itself seemed to mourn, with wilting flowers and ominous skies serving as a constant reminder of the sorrow that bound the Matsunagis and Del Fianzas, as love and loss became their inevitable fate.

True to Hana's curse, both families experienced a series of misfortunes. Kazuo fell ill with a mysterious disease, and the Del Fianza family faced financial ruin as their businesses collapsed. The love between the two families seemed to bring nothing but disaster, from failed crops to sinking ships.

Believing in the power of Hana's curse, both families forbade any romantic involvement between Matsunagis and Del Fianzas. They understood the importance of maintaining harmony and avoiding personal vendettas or supernatural consequences in their business dealings.

As the years passed, the rule became an unspoken law, casting a dark shadow over any potential friendship or alliance. The two families continued to thrive in business, but there was always an undercurrent of suspicion and apprehension. The story of Hana and Alessandro, and the curse that came with their love, served as a whispered warning during moments of silence.