A Z A L E A

Chapter 18

ALTHEA

As I was seating on the plane bound to Italy, I tried to remember everything that has happened for the last 24 hours.

A lot happened!

It was awfully cold inside the plane so I was thankful that I still had Nicholas'  jacket.

I still don't understand why Nicholas did what he did considering the fact that he still thought of me as his fianceé, but I was thankful.

If it wasn't for him, I wouldn't have been able to realize just how much I love Luca.

I checked the time.

1 more hour left before we land on Italy, I took that time to take a rest knowing all too well that there would be a lot happening once I return.

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ALTHEA

*1 hour and 40 minutes later*

I felt so nervous as I stood in front of the estate that I called my home for 3 months.

It is rather quiet, I mean it's not like it was a happy house in the first place but not even a single trace of life can be felt.

I opened the gates by myself and walked towards the front door.

I knocked once, then twice then thrice.

No answer.

I twisted the knob and surprised that it was unlocked.

I stepped inside the empty living room pulling my suit case along with me.

"Rosalie?" I called.

No answer.

"Luca?"

Again no answer.

I ditched my suit case and marched towards the kitchen to look for a maid at least but there was no one there.

Dishes litter the sink, and a lot of spoilt food was left on the pans to rot.

That's when I knew that something was wrong.

I ran up stairs towards the master's and the moment I opened the door I tried not to scream.

Our bedroom was a mess, like a crowd went in and decided to flip every single thing they can get their hands on.

Furnitures were turned upside down, some broken, some still intact, shattered glass litter the floor, clothes and papers were everywhere.

What the hell happened here?

I tried to make my way around the room looking for any sign or anything that could give me a lead to at least where I can find Luca.

Nothing.

I decided to call his office.

"Hello?" I heard the familiar voice of Violet.

"Violet," I mentioned her name and like last time there was a crashing sound on her end of the line.

"Azalea!" she mentioned my old name.

"Azalea, is this really you?!" she asked like she cannot believe her ears.

"Yes, yes Violet it's me, I just wanted to ask if you know where Luca is?" I asked.