Chapter 2 Pain

Theodore POV

"Is the file ready?" I asked the personal investigator coldly .

He placed it on front of me , I opened it.

It was truly her.

'Aria Isabel Romano' , the first daughter of the Romanos'.

I squeezed my eyes tightly and clenched my fists .

It's finally time for me to get my revenge.

I stood up and walked to the glass window , looking at her necklace in my hands.

I placed it in my pocket and dismissed the investigator.

Just then my friend and right hand man , Pancho , walked in.

"Hey grumpy." He joked.

Pancho has been my friend from childhood , he is the son of my Dad's right hand man .

We practically grew up together , I didn't see anyone to make fit my right hand man except him , I trust him so much .

Pancho is a skilled mafiaoso , dangerous too , but he is real playful , he is the only one that manages to get on my nerves all the fucking time.

"What do you want Pancho?"

"I just want to hang out with my buddy." He grinned , I raised my brows.

"We can hit the club , get some ladies." He winked and smacked his lips.

I rolled my eyes , I knew he was here to persuade me to go out again.

"Unfortunately, I don't have time for that."

"I have found the first daughter of the Romanos." I said coldly .

"Really? ... when?" He asked surprised.

"Well , Mr Romano agreed to the contract , he's willing to partner up now." I smirked wickedly.

"Such a greedy old fool , he doesn't know what's coming for him." Pancho scoffed.

"So you saw her at the house?" He asked further.

"No , Mr Romano insisted on us having a drink , I decided to play along ... I was heading there when suddenly she rode her horse into the main road , she lost control then fell.

I helped her not knowing who she was , I was surprised when she mentioned the Romano mansion was her home , I had a strong feeling she was one of his daughters, either the first or second , then she actually turned out to be the first , Aria , their princess." I explained and then rested on the arm chair.

"Wow... I guess you guys are really destined to be." Pancho laughed , I glared at him .

"So what now , are you still pushing with the plan ... to marry her?" He asked , I nodded.

Then the door opened , my Noni (Grandmother) walked in.

"Noni." I greeted , Pancho did same and then left , he figured she wanted to talk to me alone.

She walked up to me and placed her hands on my cheek .

"I heard you found her." She said , I nodded.

"The hiding is over , The whole plan is finally setting into place , my dear grandson." She smiled slightly.

"We can finally avenge their deaths and then claim back your real name as Theodore Galterio." She said as a tear dropped from her eyes , I wiped it away and kissed her knuckles.

"I swear to avenge their deaths even with my last blood Noni , every single member of the Romanos will pay." I said through gritted teeth.

"We shall disgrace and Shame their precious daughter just as they did to mom , I will slaughter every member of her family and send their remains to her so she will get to live with the agony I lived with for years , she will beg for death to come her way , but no , she would be my Slave." I said with red blood shot eyes and clenched fists.

"That's it , let them all feel your wrath." Noni kissed my temple and then hugged me.

Aria POV

I woke up , my ribs and leg still hurt .

I brushed and took my bath .

I was going to tend to the stable today , I couldn't do yesterday cause of what happened , if Ma'am Celina finds out , that's another problem for me .

I walked to the kitchen to have something to eat first.

I walked over to ma'am Serena and hugged her .

"Good morning." I smiled brightly.

"Oh morning dear , how are you feeling now?" She asked concerned.

"I'm fine , don't worry." I said

"How can you ask me not to worry.."

Then ma'am Celine walked in , "where's the breakfast already Serena!" She yelled at Ma'am Serena .

"It's almost done." She replied.

Then Ma'am Celine turned to look at me .

"It's funny how you have the guts to eat after what you caused yesterday." She scowled at me.

"I'm sorry." I simply uttered.

"Useless girl." She hissed and walked away.

I sighed and sat on the stool , Ma'am Serena hugged me .

"It will be okay my child."

I ate my breakfast and went over to the stables.

"Hey Silvia." I chirped happily , I took out the horse brush and gently brushed her white fur.

Then all of a sudden , I remembered my necklace , I touched my neck , it wasn't there .

I was always wearing it , maybe I forgot to wear it today .

I rushed in to go wear it.

My grandmother gifted me that necklace , she said it would be my good luck charm.

I wear it all the time to remember her , in a way I'm closer to her through the necklace .

I got to my room and opened the drawers but it wasn't there , I searched thoroughly , still nothing .

"where could it be?" I grumbled.

Then I remembered the incident yesterday .

"Mr stranger!... could it be with him? , but how am I going to get it back , argh!." I groaned.

I can't believe I lost it , I feel so sad right now .

"Please forgive me grandma." I mumbled sadly.

"Aria!" My step mother yelled .

I ran out of the room to meet her .

"We have important guests coming , make sure things are ready." She ordered and then eyed me .

"Make sure to dress presentable too , we can't have you disgracing us." She hissed and walked away.

I sighed , I really thought I could rest a bit , but of course who am I kidding?

I walked to the kitchen and started preparing the dish , I made Lasagna , Ravioli and Spaghetti.

Then I made some desserts .

It was almost evening by the time I was done , I guess the guests would soon arrive , I tidied up everywhere and double- checked to make up sure it was perfect , then I went to get ready .

I wonder who the guests are because ma'am Celine seemed nervous .

I wore a blue simple gown and white sandals , I let my black silk hair down .

I walked to the main house .

"It doesn't matter if you wear nice clothes , you still look like a slave." Martina snorted and walked past me .

"Don't listen to her my beautiful one." Ma'am Serena said as she stroked my hair , I smiled slightly.

"I should set the table already , the guests would soon arrive." I said and started arranging the dishes .

I was done , then Ma'am Serena came down with Dad .

"They are here!" She ordered for the door to be opened.

I decided to go stand with them , Dad flashed me a look that said 'don't disgrace me tonight.'

I guess they are really important people.

I saw Martina adjusting her upper body , the gown she wore was extremely revealing.

Then the door opened and the guest were revealed .

'Mr Stranger'...