Chapter 11

LUCYA

Now I've realised how much Maximo cares for me. Yesterday was the first time that he had shown concerns toward me. I had never seen this side of him, he can be cruel, but I must admit that he is actually very caring also. Moreover, I didn't expect him to kiss me. Last night that woman had almost killed Maximo, I knew nothing would've happened to him, but still I was extremely scared at that time. I can barely remember how I've separated him from being shot.

"Good morning Lucya," Stella rolled her cart inside my bedroom.

"Hey" I waved at her with a smile.

"Last night I saw how Mr. Guillermo was concerned about you" she said while taking out some towels from the cart.

"Yeah, even I am confused of his reaction" I mumbled.

"Lucya, just give him the opportunity to fall for you, maybe he can smile a little. He is a nice person but the circumstances makes him feel like an evil. At least try to be his friend," Stella added with a half smile.

"Why are you telling me this?"

"Because since you came here Mr. Guillermo has remembered that he has a mansion to handle, a room to sleep, and a backyard which he had never visited before!" She remains quieted for a moment then she spoke up again "Mr. Guillermo used to care about this place, but everything changed since the day he lost his parents, and he was the only one who needed to handle everything. Before you came here there was a time when he used to come at home only one time per month. He used to suffer from insomnia, but since you've shown up, he has been sleeping every night. He has begun to eat at home. He spend most of his time here and all those miracles are pointing toward you Lucya. You've changed him."

Oh my god, I can't believe about what I've heard. He is behaving normal because of me. What I should do for him? What does he want for me?

"How can you sound promising that he is a nice person?"

"Some years ago, I was completely lost in this area, I had lost my family who used to work for the Guillermo's. Then I got a support again when Mr. Guillermo told me to work at his place. He has never made me feel uncomfortable, he always cared about everything for me. But I should say that be is more like a brother for me, who has supported me during my worst days... Lucya I'm telling you this because I know somehow you feel something toward him"

I was misunderstanding him, he is really a perfect person. Maybe Stella is right, I should try to talk with him for once! If he can change from my presence then I reassure that I won't let him feel down until I'm staying here. I will try to console him for every second.

"Thank you for telling me this, I'll think about it" I respond.

"Ms. Doeven, Mr. Guillermo is calling you in the garden!" Marco commanded, he stands by the door and waited for my answer.

"Which garden?" I questioned because I think the house is surrounded by gardens!

"The backyard one."

"Sure, I'm coming" I stand up and made my way toward the garden. Why he called me, there must be something important for sure.

MAXIMO'S POV

I told Marco to bring Lucya in the garden. I need to talk to her of what happened yesterday. I've kissed her and I just hope she is not guilty about it. I don't know why I'm feeling sorry about it. I've never felt this before, especially toward any girls. I don't know why I'm behaving like a gentleman which I'm not. I feel retrieved from every situation since Lucya is staying in this mansion.

I watch her as she walks toward me, she is wearing a small baby blue coloured dress in a pair of white sneakers, her hair is in a ponytail, and she doesn't have any idea of how beautiful she is. She seated in front of me with the round table in between of us. She meet my gazes with a welcoming smile.

"Good morning," I mumble with a smirk. "Morning" she said with a half smile.

"Why you've called me here? Is there any problem?" She asked me with an innocent face. Wow, she has an angelic face, heaven on earth. She doesn't belong to this cruel world! I feel sorry for being a burden in her life.

"Yeah, whatever happened..." I was still talking when she interrupt me, "forget about it! It just happened, I'm not disappointed with it" she stated. I glance at her with my cold reaction.

"Fine" I nodded.

"If you don't mind, can I ask you something?" She questioned confusedly with her arch brows. I nodded my head in response.

"I've heard that it have been years since you've come to this garden, can I know the reason?" Why she'd asked me this! I should answer her, I can't lie about this situation.

"Some years ago my family used to come here, it was the only place where we used to have breakfast and dinner. But since I've lost my family, I didn't felt like coming here again, it used to feel strange like a wired feeling" she watches me without blinking off her eyes from me.

"Why you've come here then?" She asked me, I know she wants to know how I feel toward her.

"I got the courage to..."

"You're lying, wasn't it because I am here, that's why?" She said while meeting my gazes. "Something like that." I exclaimed.

"By the way how did you lost your parents?" Oh, no what are you asking me. Your father has killed them.

"The Russian Mafia was our rival, after a dreadful attack they murdered my parents"

"Didn't you attack back?" She added.

"I'm still on this mission, and this time I will kill all of them."

"I'm sure that you will be able to attack them." She said with a supportive smile.

Thank god she didn't realise that I've mentioned the Russian mafia, if not she would've doubted, and she would learn the truth. Because Trinidad is the Russian mafia, and I told her that he is my boss. I just hope she will not notice it, if not, I will have to kill her. Which has been difficult for me, I will not be able to attack on her. She is innocent, my revenge is with her father not with her, but she is the only weakness of her father. I am using her and I'm not the gentleman who would forgive everyone easily. I'm that beast who has the vicious heart.

Trinidad is already dead. I don't know what will happen when Lucya will learn about it. I will try to hide it from her but I don't think it will last forever. My revenge is not over yet.

We were both sitting when suddenly Lucya turned her face toward the door, and she swiftly walked toward it. "Lucya." I stopped her, she turned to me, "where are you going?"

"I think I've heard Lea's voice," she stated while opening the door, and she rush in.

"Minchia"

I followed her to the living room. But no one was there except for Marco. Marco gave me a signal that Lea was in my room. I nodded at him and I went to my room.

"Lea! What are you doing here?" I closed the door behind me. Her face can simply tell me that she's worried.

"Dami-en" she catches some breath which seems difficult for her.

"Calm down, what happen to Damien?"

"They've abducted him. The Russians Mafia," she stated. "They ordered us to release Lucya then they'll free Damien," she added with teary eyes.

"Ok, don't worry nothing will happen to him. The Russian's mafia are in Italy! We will go to rescue Damien, be ready at night"

"Maximo, it is not easy! You know they are dangerous"

"Don't teach a fish how to swim! They can be dangerous, but not for me."

"How is Lucya?"

"She is fine! She doesn't know anything about you, she should not learn about tonight's plan also! I'll have to hide it, it is difficult for me to hide everything from her."

"Do you love her?" Lea asked me all of a sudden. I gave a gesturing look. "The person who used to stay awake for one month is now sleeping for eight hours every day. I know she is the one who has prevented you from suffering insomnia! You've changed Maxi..." she stated with a half smile.

Everyone is pointing toward Lucya, am I the only one who is blind in this reality?

"Forget about her, let's focus on Damien. We need to release him!"

"I'll be waiting for you this night"

"I'll bring the squad along, leave from here now."

I will not leave Damon for what he did today. He has kidnapped Damien! I know he will not show up, but I will make sure to murder all his men.

"Damon Doeven! The father of Lucya Doeven..."