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Qᴜᴀʀᴀɴᴛᴜɴᴏ - ᴘᴀꜱᴛ

One of the hardest lessons in life is letting go. Whether it is guilt, anger, love, loss or betrayal. Change is never easy. We fight to hold on and we fight to let go. ~ Unknown.

Valentinia:

Past (3 years ago).

Previously...

I don't know why I said this day was going to be good, because now I felt like something bad is coming...

"Speranza, I think it is best that we cut this conversation short and leave." Alessio said, a frown aligning his brows.

"Why? Is there something wrong?" I questioned, curiosity could be easily distinguished within my voice.

"Not that I am aware of, I just have an intuition. That's all, nothing to worry about." He assured me, now standing and grabbing my arm gently. However, I knew that he was sugar-coating something. Otherwise, why would he just want to leave so abruptly?

Deciding to pry and get a truthful answer, I demand.

"There must be something wrong Alessio, you're just choosing to keep it hidden from me. Tell me." I tugged my arm from out of his grasp and crossed my arms over my chest, now halting both his and my steps.

"Nothing is wrong Speranza, I am just taking precautions. I promise." He answered, his voice firm, but he was avoiding eye contact with me. Confirming my suspicions about something being wrong. He attempted to grab my arm again, but I am avoiding him and glared up at him stubbornly.

"Oh, cut the act Alessio, I know that you are hiding something from me. You make out that I can trust you, but can I? You just lied straight to my face, friends don't lie to your face." I stated, disappointed with his act.

I could feel the people around us burning gazes, they probably viewed me as childish. Due to my standing in the middle of the walkway with my arms crossed and a frown etched upon my face.

"Speranza, I am just trying to protect you, you do not need to know, it will just place you in more danger. Mr Morelli would be livid if he even had the slightest clue that you left the compound today, knowing that his supposed righthand man allowed you to. He would have my head! I feel like something bad is going on, I didn't even bring any security. So, please just come with me, we must leave now!" He pleaded, his eyes were gleaming with anxiousness and were observing the surrounding area continuously.

"Oh, so now it is back to 'Mr. Morelli'? Seriously? All formal, I don't know what is wrong with the pair of you! You both can change your emotions within short time intervals. Is it a skill that the Mafia acquires you to have? Alessio just tell me, I deserve to know if I am in danger!" I declared, I could feel my frustration with this man rushing through my veins.

"Valentinia please, I will explain everything when we are back at the compound, but until then I must make sure that you are out of harm's way." He once again pleaded, he stepped forward to grab my arm again. But, I didn't give him the chance as I walked ahead of him at a fast pace, trying to locate the exit of the mall that we were currently in.

Catching up to me, he placed his palm onto the small of my back and carefully guided me towards the correct direction.

Huffing, I state,

"You better have a good explanation for this!"

"I assure you that I do, and I promise that I will explain everything as soon as I know that you are safe." He said, now leading me through the exit door and towards the carpark.