Paint Me Red

12. A Moment Of Weakness

IGNAZIO'S POV:

"Mr. Moretti." she mumbled.

I frowned at her extremely flushed face when she shook her head at me and my eyes widened in alarm.

There was something wrong with her today. I have been noticing her discomfort and crimson face all along. Her head fell back as she lost consciousness and I instantly wrapped my arms around her.

"Ellaria?" I called her name. But nothing.

Oh Lord.

I picked up her limp body in my arms and rushed out. My men watched the scene in surprise and confusion.

"Fai il tuo lavoro!" I commanded.
(Do you work!)

They all resumed whatever they were doing and I spotted Damien smirking at me.

"What happened to her?" he asked walking closer.

"No clue. She just up and fainted." I replied.

"I am heading out now. I will see you tonight." I said and left.

I rushed towards my Maserati and laid her in the passenger seat. I looked at her after buckling her seat belt and for the hundredth time, I was awestruck. She was a Goddess.

I revved the engine and drove towards her house. I knew where she lived. Her file came in yesterday after she left. It contained only basic information about her like her name, age, address, qualification and occupation. Neither her parents nor her child were mentioned. The phone number she had stated was of the restaurant's and the archery club she owns.

Honestly, I admired her for her achievements at such a young age. She was so similar to Ma-

My thoughts came to an abrupt halt and so as the car. My mood immediately worsening than before.

One of my newest recruits, Blaze, raped one of the maids at the house. Red is what I saw when they brought him to me and so I finished him then and there.

I got out and rounded the car before opening her door and picking her up bridal style. I saw a few guards standing outside with guns tucked in either sides of their pants.

Fear flashed in their eyes as soon as they saw me but quickly composed themselves with their blank expressions returning. They nodded at me and looked at the woman in my arms worryingly.

The door opened and a man who seemed to be a butler stood there.

"Welcome, Mr. Moretti. I am John. What happened to Piccola padrona?" he asked looking at her. (little masteress)

"She fainted during training. Is anybody else at home?" I asked.

I did not know who else lived here.

Just then I heard rushed footsteps hitting the front porch stairs and I turned around to see... the girl from the club?

What is she doing here?

"Hi, Johnny bear. How's it been?" she chirped.

She seemed rather excited today.

Her eyes then moved to mine and her smile immediately dropped when she saw Ellaria in my arms.

"Oh my God, what happened to Aria?" she asked frantically looking at her body to check for any bruises.

"She just fainted while we were practicing. Her face turned extremely red and I saw her trying to control maybe the... pain from time to time. I really have no clue." I explained.