Daughter of the Mafia's Consigliere

MARIANNE.

**The next morning**

I gave up searching for that particular male worker and decided to return back to my room.

I came across numerous male workers but I couldn't identify the particular one who tried to take advantage of me last night. I really felt so helpless, Ricardo is not willing to help me out, he said it wasn't necessary.

I don't blame him because he wasn't in my shoes, I really wish I could lay my hands on that bastard. I've tried trying to paint his face in my head but I just couldn't.

I wonder where Ricardo went with those guns and what he has in mind to do with them.

Does he have to kill somebody or what? Being married to one who is literally a murderer and engages in all kinds of dirty business is dangerous.

What's even the point of staying here when I am all by myself with a heavy restriction placed on me? This honeymoon was not really necessary, this is just the fourth day and we still have three days left before we return back home. It's better back at the mansion, at least, I still communicate with Emelia and also Isabella.

I am sure my Mum would be busy having the best moments of her life while her daughter is stuck in an unhappy marriage.

She has finally gotten what she wanted right? I wonder how my dad was able to end up with someone like her, he is the complete opposite of my mom.

I only heard the news of his death and never went to his burial ceremony. I ran away from home during my teenage days so it's been long since I saw him last.

I only called him once in a while and made sure there was no way he could trace me back and I also asked him not to look for me.

It's still surprising how my mother got to find me so easily, Giovanni must have helped her find me with his numerous connections.

I sighed heavily as I sipped from my cup of coffee while staring around. So is this how I'm just going to keep looking around without doing anything?

I have no idea when Ricardo is going to return back here after leaving last night, the fact that he left with guns shows he has an assignment to take care of.

I felt dumped and abandoned and the worst part of it all was that Ricardo strictly warned me never to step out of this hotel for any reason.

It doesn't seem right! He is allowed to move around and go anywhere he wants while I'm left all by myself in here.

I stared at the debit card Ricardo left behind in case I needed to pay for anything.

He said the debit card was unlimited so I could actually get anything I wanted, I guess that's the only nice thing he has for me.

I picked up the debit card and began thinking deeply, I could actually go have fun without Ricardo's knowledge.

I'm not sure he is returning back to this hotel and must probably be busy with something else or even Kathy.

Instead of getting killed by boredom by just staying in a particular place, I can go out and have fun by myself.

I'm actually scared of falling asleep so another male worker doesn't try to take advantage of me, I'm actually a very deep sleeper.

Well, that wouldn't happen since the door is even locked already.

Oliver already left this morning. I asked the receptionist for his room number but I was told that he checked out this morning.

Anytime he pops into my head, I feel so guilty but I don't feel heartbroken. Was I beginning to lose feelings for him during the period we were apart from each other? The question would forever remain unanswered. I just hope he moves on quickly, finds a better girl and also finds happiness.

My phone suddenly indicated that a notification came in and I checked immediately.

It was a message from Sophia, my heart jumped that instant. I haven't heard from her since she returned back to Arizona, she wasn't replying to my texts nor was she picking up my calls.

I've been so worried and hoped nothing has gone wrong, the far distance between us makes everything worse.

"Please call me,"

The message read and I immediately began calling her, she picked up on the first ring.

"Sophia! What happened? Do you know how much I was worried about you? You weren't picking up my calls nor even texting me back, I was scared." I asked worriedly.

"I'm sorry, I got into an accident on my way in a taxi back to my apartment. I was so scared and thought I might die, I never realized I've been unconscious at the hospital for close to four days now." Sophia confessed crying profusely and I sprang up with widened eyes.

"What! How... come? When... my goodness! How serious is it? Sophia... I..." I couldn't make up a simple sentence and just kept stammering.

I was enveloped with shock and hearing Sophia's cries broke my heart into a million pieces. I wish I could fly over to the hospital she was in right now, I can't believe this!

"Sophia, stop crying before I lose my mind, are you in pain? I hope you're already taking treatment. Please tell me everything I need to know, do you need more money?"

"You don't have to worry that much, I'm getting better already, I was just too scared and thought I might have actually died because the driver didn't survive the accident. I was the only lucky one,"

"Oh my goodness! Why does this have to happen to you? Is your injuries that fatal,"

"You don't have to worry too much about me since I'm being taken care of at the hospital. I shouldn't have called because you're busy having your honeymoon with your husband and I shouldn't interrupt. I just had to call so you won't stop getting worried,"

This is one thing about Sophia, the accident might be a very fatal one but she wouldn't like to tell me anything.

She is the type that likes to bear pain by herself and doesn't share her problems with anyone. It's going to be worse since we are far away from each other.

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"Stop caring about me instead, you got hurt because of me. If you had not come to my wedding, you would not have gotten into an accident. What if you had died?" I blamed myself, I was already tearing up.

"Please don't even start crying right now, this is the reason why I never wanted to call. You don't have to worry, I'm getting better already and I'm sure I'm going to be fine.

I will get discharged in less than a week so just calm your nerves, have you forgotten how strong I am?" Sophia asked with a chuckle and I sniffed.

"This is a serious matter, even though the accident didn't cost your life but I'm sure you were injured and your plans for this week will be ruined also. I'm so sorry Sophia, I wish I was there with you right now. Will you be okay being by yourself?"

"Of course, don't bother too much about me and continue having fun with..."

The call suddenly ended and I realized the phone went off all of a sudden.

Dang! What's up with this stupid phone Ricardo gave to me? It shouldn't start messing up now, I need to keep communicating with Sophia.

I tried turning it back on but I guess it was actually out of battery and the charger available doesn't fit the charging port.

The phone Ricardo gave to me is actually so weird and looks outdated, there are so many things I can't do with it.

I angrily flung the phone at one corner of the room and ruffled my hair.

Sophia almost lost her life because of the stupid wedding I had with Ricardo, I would never have forgiven myself if the accident had taken her life.

She must be in so much pain right now, she doesn't deserve this for real! She only wanted to be present on the day she thinks is the happiest day of my life.

I bit my lower lip as I tried to back my tears, I began pacing to and fro while picking on my nails.

My mind can't be at rest now until Sophia is fine. I could sense the pain in her voice when she spoke to me.

I dashed out of the hotel room with the debit card Ricardo left with me and decided to go get a new phone and shop for other things.

I'm disobeying Ricardo this time and I frigging don't care! He can keep his stupid reasons for restricting me to himself, I have to keep in touch with my best friend.