What Went Wrong (Crushed)

Chapter 29

            Richard pov.
    We need to talk,  I said walking out. She nodded and followed me outside.
We walked and stopped at some trees. I saw her fiddling with the necklace on her neck. I looked closely and found her wedding ring as the pendent for the necklace.
Even after everything that happened I couldn't take of our wedding ring off, I said. I saw her look at my fingers.
"When I was pregnant with Gian. The doctors would always look at my fingers and ask for my husband. I was tired of giving explanations so I took it off. I couldn't find it in me to put it away so I used it as a pendent for my necklace," she replied touching the ring.
The night before the incident resulted to Gian. , I said. A small smile forming on my face.
"Yes", she answered softly.
"I also need to take pills so that last night won't result to another kid," she said chuckling a little.
I hope last night result to another kid or some other steamy nights to come, I answered with a smirk.
"There won't be any more steamy nights or kid", she said scoffing a little and rolling her eyes.
"Being pregnant without support was hard. I am thankful my best friend stella was there for me. You know how I crave and how my emotions tend to change", she  said. It took me back to how grumpy she was when she was pregnant with Austin. And how she would cry for every little thing when she was pregnant with Ally. I actually love those moments. I look forward to them again.
    "I saw the blast happen in front of me. How did the kids survive," she asked.
Ivan Montenegro planned it all. After kidnapping the kids. He wanted me to hand over every property the manroe owned to him. So he called you that day to the building to witness the blast. He didn't tie any bomb to Austin and Ally. He fooled you into thinking he tied the bombs and that Austin and Ally died in the blast. He wanted to use them to shield himself when the time comes to blackmail me and to have is revenge.
    The spy I sent to get information told me he found our kids in one of Ivan's torture room. That bastard kept them locked up for a year. I rescued them. Aiden and I made sure to ruin Ivan Montenegro. He is dead. He committed suicide because he couldn't stand the torture I gave him. I had to get a therapist for Austin and Ally. Ally had nightmares for a year before she went back to normal," I said remembering everything my kids went through and how strong they are for a nine  and six year old. I saw vee crying. I held her and she sobbed in my chest.
"I can't believe my babies went through all that. I wasn't there for them," she said still sobbing. Her sobs reduced and she left my hold wiping tears from her eyes.
"Who is Ivan Montenegro", she asked.
Some years ago in the mafia there was an attack on an operation my dad put me in charge of. They tried to hijack our shipments. It resulted into shooting of guns. Ivan Montenegro's brother attacked me. We fought and I shot him dead. He vowed to take revenge on me for his brothers death. He made so many attempts on my life. My dad handled him and he stopped until he wrote a letter telling me he was going to take the most precious things from me one by one", I said. Vee looked at me a little shocked.
    Why didn't you tell me about Gian, I asked facing her.
"I wanted to protect him. I didn't want him to get into any mafia shit," she said looking at me.
"You hid my son from me. You were never planning on telling me", I said raising my voice a bit.
"Austin and Ally went through a lot of things kids there age shouldn't go through. I suffered for four years thinking they both died. You fucking expect me to tell you about Gian knowing fully well he could get kidnapped and tortured as well by a fucking mafia psycho who wants revenge for the death of his brother," she said. I completely understand her point of view for some reason.
"I trusted you.  You lied to me. You never told me you were in the mafia or that you were from a mafia family", she asked the sadness in her eyes made my heart clench.
" I tried not to fall for you many years ago but my stupid heart did. I left the mafia, my ruthlessness and everything behind to give you the life I knew you wanted after we got married. I choosed you what you would want over what my dad wanted. Because I didn't want to lose you. I guess it all went Wrong. I love you, I said holding her hand.
"Our lives will always be in danger as long as you are still in the mafia", she said removing her hands from mine.
"We should get a divorce", she said making my heart stop for a second.
"I want my kids to leave normal lives without fear," she said.
"They won't be happy knowing that we are separating. I know it will affect their lives especially after everything that has happened but it is for their own good and protection. It is for the best," she continued.
We are not getting a divorce. Even after I left the mafia. Our kids lives were in danger. I went back to the mafia world because I wanted to take revenge for you and our kids. There will always be danger out there. That is why we need to stick together. I will do everything in my power to protect our kids. Nothing will happen to them. I love them to much to put them or you in harms way, I said. Vee looked at me for what felt like three minutes probably thinking.
Trust me, I said softly. moving close to her.
"I love you", I  said nuzzling my nose to hers.
"I love you too", she replied making my heart flutter at the words she just said. It made me happy that she  loves me and is ready to give me a second chance. We both sealed it with a kiss.