FIFTY-NINE

Kamilla Lopez

I look away from the window, my heart was reproaching me, judging the decision that at that impulsive moment seemed to be the best thing to do. Dona Carolina didn't say much to me, she just said that I was taking great risks with Nick and that he was to blame for all my misfortunes. I was confused by his words, but even so, I let her take me.

Bianca is next to me, sitting in the armchair with a thoughtful look, since Dona Carolina appeared she's been like this. I'm confused, how did Carolina get into that office? Wasn't she in Nick's hands? Did she manage to escape? And all these men? Many questions arose in my thoughts.

Dona Carolina approaches us, sits opposite us, she was thinner, her white hair longer. With a smile on her lips, she said:

— You're safe now, you two.

— How did you know we were in that office?— Bianca was the first to ask, she had a questioning look.

— I began to study Kamilla's exits day after day. She replied peacefully.

— Did you run away from him?— I asked a little nervously.

— Yes, I managed to escape from the place where I was being held, being tortured.

— Why did he torture you?— Bianca asked again. — He kidnapped me too, but I wasn't tortured.

I realized at that moment that Bianca was suspicious of Dona Carolina, I also started to suspect, everything was very strange, there was a lot to explain.

— You weren't tortured because the deputy head of the organization took an interest in you. — she answered. — Nick Ross tortured me because I discovered the truth.

— What truth are you talking about?— I asked.

— Kamilla, there are things you don't know about your life, about your family.

Did I get a shock at that moment, my family? Nothing made sense, I'm confused, my head hurts, right now I should be happy next to Nick for finding out the gender of my baby, my daughter.

— Nick destroyed your family, killed your mother and abandoned you in an orphanage.

I didn't know what was going on, everything was catching me off guard, I wasn't prepared for that revelation. My eyes flooded with tears, my feelings are confused. I always thought I was abandoned by my mother, that I meant nothing to her, now with this revelation it feels like my heart is ripping in my chest.

— What is Dona Carolina saying? I asked in tears, Bianca was shocked.

— You're from a mafia family in Italy, the Cosa Nostra. I've been friends with your mom since high school, we were inseparable. But there came a day when she met her father, they got married, and it didn't take long to have you.

She pauses as if sifting through all the information in her memories.

—But one day she decided to go out with you, she was attacked and killed, you had been robbed, they took you out of Italy Kamilla.

Tears roll down my face, sobs escaped my mouth, I was broken, Bianca remained silent listening to everything.

— Did you know all this when you met me?— I asked in a shaky voice.

— No, when I met you I sympathized with you, I felt a strong connection, that's why I welcomed you into my home.

— But, it doesn't make sense. I said between sobs.

— I came to Costa Rica trying to find you, take you to your father, he was crazy after you.

— What's he like? What is his name?

— Fabricio Bellucci, I didn't spend much time with your father.

Dona Carolina, looking at me tenderly, takes my hand and squeezes it hard, I feel that at any moment I would collapse, that the ground would open, and I would fall into a deep abyss.

— How did you know about all this?— Bianca asked, breaking that brief silence.

— Because he found out as soon as he kidnapped me, don't be fooled by Nick Rosa, he always researches the lives of everyone who gets in his way.

— I saw him torture you, I watched it all in anguish. I said through tears.

— And it was on that same day that I discovered the truth, Kamilla, Nick is not what he appears to be, he is evil, cruel.

I couldn't believe it all, I burst into a compulsive cry, Bianca pulled me into a hug and supported me like a good friend. After a while I recovered, I was no longer sad with Carolina, however, an immeasurable pain is growing by the minute.

— Why did he do all this? I asked, reassured.

— You come from a very powerful Mafia lineage in Italy, he did all this to get you in his hands. That's why he traced your life for months, hired you to be his son's nanny, took your virginity, got you pregnant, everything was planned.

At that moment I remembered Erick, being gone will make him suffer, my son.

— He did it for the power, with you pregnant, Nick will have more access to the criminal world.

— I don't understand.

— When your baby is born, Nick will have his family's mafia in his hands, is that what you want?— That he conquers over his mother's death?

— No!

— That's why we're going to Dubai, let's stop him from getting it.

— Enough of this conversation. Bianca said. — Kamilla is pregnant!— She needs to rest, she has already received too much information for today.

— You're right, Bianca. I'll leave you alone.

Dona Carolina got up from her seat and went to another part of the plane. I looked at Bianca again, my eyes filled with tears. With his arms open, I snuggled into them, sobs escaping my lips. I was devastated by everything Carolina had said, I couldn't believe that Nick ended my childhood, that he destroyed my family, that he killed my mother, that he deprived me of having a normal life.

We had left Costa Rica at 9 am, we had two stops for fuel, and we were back in the air. We arrived at our destination around midnight. I was tired, physically and psychologically, I spent most of the flight crying, I looked like a zombie.

I didn't know what to feel, I wasn't knowing how to deal with my emotions, anger, pain, sadness, joy, all at once. I took my hand to my belly, smoothed it letting a small smile leave my lips, I'm carrying a girl, my daughter, my baby, my everything. My smile dies, it was all just a strategy for Nick, I'm sure he planned the pregnancy, maybe he manipulated my pack.

We were in a car, Bianca was by my side at all times, Dona Carolina still hasn't explained to us the reason for all these men, they looked like security guards, just like the ones Nick had. I blame myself for thinking of him, I must forget him, hate him and destroy him, yes, destroy him. Nick destroyed my life, and he's still trying to end it for good, it was just a game to him.

I know I didn't want to be in his life, living with a dangerous man, however, I was already accepting my fate, I loved him. The vehicle is stopped, I looked behind the window at a huge hotel, I admired the huge sign, it was luxurious. The car entered the underground parking lot, as soon as it parked, Bianca and I got out, and we waited for Dona Carolina to do the same.

— What are we doing here? I asked, as she approached us.

— We'll stay here until tomorrow morning, then we'll go to Mr. Hunt.

— Who is this man?

— You know him, but maybe you don't remember.

— What are we going to do on the estate?

— All in good time Kamilla, tomorrow you will know everything, but now, you need to rest.

She guided us to an elevator, pressed for a presidential suite, there, Dona Carolina opened the door with a card and showed us the room, it was huge.

— Will we stay here?— Bianca asked.

— Yes, but don't worry, I'll be in the next room.

— Okay, thanks. — I thanked her sadly, she kissed me on the cheek and left the room, leaving us alone.

I still didn't believe in all the turnaround in my life, a little while ago I was happy, at that moment I was supposed to be happy, but I'm not. I'm sad, disappointed, betrayed. I sat on the edge of the huge bed, I let out a low sob, Bianca approaches me and hugs me tight.

— Friend, I wish I had words to comfort you, but I'm sorry for all of this.

— Don't worry, Bianca, just being by my side comforts me.

— I don't want you to cry anymore, you need to rest, take a shower and sleep.

— Do you think I'll be able to sleep?— After knowing everything.

— Look, do you really believe Nick did this?

— Dona Carolina told us.

— I don't know.... — Bianca gets up and walks to the window.

— Why are you questioning? Do you think she's lying? I asked, wiping away the tears.

— I don't think anything, but as it was told, it seemed false to me. Do you remember how old Nick is?

— I do not remember.

Bianca looked thoughtful, something was swirling in her mind, but instead of sharing me, she was silent. She turned to me and opened a small smile of tenderness, and said to me:

— Come on, I'll help you take a shower.

Gabriele Romano

I'm in the bathtub, in my hands a glass of champagne, everything is going as planned, I'm glad I managed to get it out of Nick Ross. When I ran away from him, I quickly looked for Ethan Hunt, I needed his help, now, it's not just Fabricio I want to revenge on, but Nick as well. He tortured me for days, starved and thirsted me, he has a weakness and I have it, Kamilla.

I hear the device next to me ring, I pick up the device and read the saved number, it was Ethan, I answer it while taking a sip of champagne.

— You did it? He asked, waiting for confirmation.

— I said I could, at least I had to use force.

— Did she ask you questions?

— But of course, I knew she would believe me, she never disbelieved.

— Very well, I will reward you, as soon as she accepts my request.

— My reward is that you kill Fabricio and Nick Ross.

I hear your loud laugh on the call, close to the device controlling my nerves, that was the deal.

— Do you really want that kind of reward?— Wouldn't money be better?

— I'll have it as soon as you kill Fabrício, did you forget the deal?

— Of course not, you brought me what I wanted, now I need to convince you to marry me.

— She'll accept it, Kamilla is spiteful, she has the blood of the Bellucci family.

— Does Fabricio know about her?— Does he know she's alive and now in my hands?

I hate remembering that part, so I bring the phone to my other ear and finish speaking:

— Not yet. But I know Nick will get in touch with him, that shitty mobster is in love with Kamilla, he won't give up, he'll want his toy back with the bastard.

— Bastard?

— Don't forget she's pregnant, she's carrying a girl.

— I had forgotten about that shit, but it doesn't matter, when she's born I'll send her to an orphanage.

We laughed together, both Ethan and I wanted revenge, I for Fabrício and he for Nick.

— Do you know what you're going to do with Nick Ross yet?— I asked, stopping smiling.

— That bastard is going to pay me for leaving me in a hospital bed.

— We will have our revenge, all in good time.

— Okay, enough of that shit, I hope you've got your lies memorized in your head.

— Don't worry, tomorrow you'll have your dream come true.