THE MAFIA'S DEADLY DEVOTION
The Mafia's Deadly Devotion- Episode 67&68
(..Stuck with the mafia boss..)
By; Cherry Love F.
"Angelo and Alyssa are each other's souls, one can't survive without the other". Kate mumbled.
"Call the f+cking fire department". Carlos finally said.
"I didn't bring my phone". Kate said and looked at Emily, she was just staring at the warehouse that was covered up in smoke. Tears were forming in her eyes but they wouldn't fall. The fire just reflected back in her eyes.
Carlos cursed and searched his pockets, luckily, he had left his phone there.
Angelo rushed through the smoke-filled warehouse, his eyes scanning the debris-strewn floor. The flames engulfed the building, casting flickering shadows on the walls. He coughed, covering his mouth with his shirt.
"Alyssa!" he shouted, his voice hoarse from the smoke.
No response.
He navigated through the wreckage, dodging falling beams and leaping over burning crates. The heat intensified, making him struggle to even breathe.
"Alyssa!!?". Angelo called out.
No response.
The fire was spreading now, everything was burning, his senses were shutting down, his mind was foggy, like he couldn't even think straight and remember where the control room was.
"Alyssa, I know you're in here, f+cking say something". Angelo snapped and made to move again but a pillar fell in front of him, the area lighting up.
Angelo cursed and changed roots, the smoke was filling up his lungs and he soon reached the control room.
"A-angelo". A voice called out weakly and Angelo turned, but it wasn't Alyssa. It was Emily.
Her clothes were burnt up, even some pieces of her skin were beginning to burn up.
"Where's Alyssa?". Angelo asked, Elena coughed.
"I....i don't know". She choked out.
Suddenly, Angelo heard a faint cry from the corner.
"Alyssa!" he yelled, sprinting toward the source.
He found her pinned beneath a collapsed shelf, her leg twisted at an insanely awkward angle. Angelo lifted the debris, his hand burning in the process.
"Alyssa, I've got you," he whispered, cradling her in his arms.
Alyssa's eyes fluttered open, her gaze locking onto Angelo's.
"Angelo...I..... I can't breathe.....you shouldn't have come back here," she whispered, her voice barely audible.
"Stop talking, just stop. We'll get out of here," Angelo promised, lifting her into his arms.
"The window....". Alyssa started but fell unconscious midway. Angelo looked around, nothing was visible, it's impossible to get out unhurt.
Taking a shaky breath, he aimed to the door, running. That's the only thing he can do now but fuck!, Every freaking luck was against them, the exit was already burned up.
It's over, no escape for them Angelo knew. He had made a lot of bad choices in his life, even his own existence was a bad choice but he'd never regret dying to save Alyssa. He just wished that he could get her out alive.
He could feel the life leaving, the unhealthy air had infiltrated his lungs and his knees bucked.
"I'm sorry, Emily, you should have never met me". He said in his heart and lost consciousness.
One month later* 7am.
Emily sat down looking at the machine that was beeping slowly, it was the only noise in the room. There were no tears left to fall, for her, she'd shed every damn tear these last four weeks.
Today is his birthday but how the hell is he supposed to celebrate a birthday if he has refused to get up.
"You promised me that you'll come back...... it's been a month already, why are you still unconscious?". Emily mumbled weakly, dropping her head next to Angelo.
"Happy birthday, Angelo, will you spend your birthday in a hospital?, Alyssa told me how much you hate hospitals....".
Flashback*
The firefighters burst into the building, getting to work immediately, the rescue team searched for the Gerald twins, both of them were unconscious but their fingers had remained intertwined. They had even tried to separate them but it's as if they were holding themselves for life.
They were carried out of the burning house, rushed into the ambulance and in the hospital, had to undergo surgery.
Emily remembered that they literally weren't breathing, their lungs were blocked from the smoke.
Alyssa was unconscious for two weeks but Angelo fell into a coma.
The doctor said it was his brain's way of staying sane. A result of bottling up pain and all those feelings, it's like it finally found relief by shutting itself down.
Emily's voice cracked as she whispered to Angelo's unconscious form.
"Please....".
The warehouse inferno. Angelo's desperate search. Alyssa's weak voice. Emily's own screams as she watched Angelo disappear into the flames.
Emily's thoughts drifted back to the present.
"Alyssa woke up, didn't she?" Emily whispered, her eyes welling up with tears. "But you're still stubborn, You're still here. Why won't you wake up?"
The door creaked open, and Kate entered with a somber expression.
"Emily, you've got to rest." Kate said.
Emily's grip on Angelo's hand tightened.
"He'll pull through. He has to."
Kate placed a gentle hand on Emily's shoulder.
"We're all rooting for him, Emily. You know him, he's Angelo freaking Gerald, he has to come back but you also need to rest."
Emily's gaze locked onto Angelo's face, her voice barely above a whisper.
"Give me five more minutes".
Kate sighed but still nodded and walked out of the room.
Emily looked at the necklace around her neck and smiled.
"I still have your prized possession, you know?, And it's getting really heavy, having to wear it everyday".
Suddenly, Angelo's hand moved against hers and Emily froze, his eyes opened just a fraction.
"Angelo!". She squeaked.
Numerous voices flooded Angelo's head.
🗣️ Angelo wake up, it's me Levi, and I have no one to trouble if you won't get up, so stop being a wimp and get the fuck up.
🗣️ Angelo, Alyssa woke up today and she nearly lost consciousness when she saw you in this state. Wake up, man.
🗣️ You can't just confess and refuse to wake up, you said you love me.... I don't believe that so please get up and say it again....
🗣️ Alyssa didn't make it... I'm sorry
🗣️Alyssa...
🗣️ Emily... I'm sorry
Only one voice was getting clearer now...
"Angelo...can you hear me?". It's Emily's voice.
Angelo's eyes snapped open and he nearly had to squint them shut because of the bright lights.
The doctor rushed in and started checking Angelo's vitals. Angelo didn't say anything, he didn't move, just stared at Emily wordlessly. Emily looked back at him, his gaze was lifeless and indifferent, like the first time he saw her.
"His vitals are okay, his heartbeat is back to normal". The doctor commented.
"Why am i in a hospital?". Angelo finally asked.
"You had an accident..you and Alyssa were trapped in the fire". Emily explained.
Just then, Carlos and Alyssa burst in through the doors, towards Angelo. The doctor moved a bit to give them space.
"Angelo, you're finally awake". Carlos said.
"Don't scare me like that again...I even thought.....
"Angelo say something". Emily muttered.
Angelo looked at her, then checked himself.
"Where the hell is my gun?". He asked and Emily blinked.
"What....
"What accident are you talking about and who the f+ck is she?". Angelo asked, glancing at Emily.
Emily's throat suddenly dried and she choked on nothing.
How can Angelo not know her?.
"Gelo, this is Emily.... how can you be asking who she is?". Carlos asked slowly.
"Can you recognize me?". Alyssa breathed out, feeling her chest tightening.
"What sort of question is that, Lyssa?, How will I not recognize you and Carlos?". Angelo was exasperated now and tried to stand but there were multiple pipes connected to his body.
"Do you remember.... Kate, blade, Hades..... queen mother?". Carlos tried.
"Yeah, so?". Angelo raised his brow.
"Then you know that the queen....
"Mother is fine". Carlos cut her off, she glared at him, then looked at the doctor.
"Please ma'am, step aside". The doctor said and Emily stood away. Angelo stared at her for a few seconds and his head started spinning and banging badly.
"Sir....".
Angelo closed his eyes for a second, then opened them again.
"Get out". He said and looked Emily in the eyes directly.
"This is a joke, right?". Emily choked.
"Emily... Just leave please, you can't be around Angelo for now". Alyssa uttered.
Emily looked at Angelo once and headed towards the door, on her way out, Kate was coming in and she nearly screamed when she saw Angelo awake.
"What year is this?". The doctor, Sam asked Angelo and he scoffed.
"It's f+cking 2023, cut the bullshit and say what you want".
Alyssa turned to the doctor and pulled him aside. Carlos followed too.
"You can tell us".
"I think he lost a year of his memory, I'm a psychologist too and I think there's something that he's trying to block it out, possibly in denial of an event. I'd suggest that you try to keep him happy at all cost, he's still in the process of recovering. Apart from that, the rest of his memories are intact". Doctor Sam said.
"Oh gawd, sooner or later, he'll find out, I don't know how he'll react". Alyssa muttered.
"For now, keep him away from anything that triggers his memory or makes him remember everything that has happened in this one year". Doctor Sam advised.
"But will Emily understand though?". Carlos blurted out.
"She will". Alyssa said confidently. "She has too". She added, a bit quietly.
Doctor Sam glanced over at Angelo and Kate, she was talking and he was just there with his poker face.
"Excuse me, I need to run some checks on him". He said.
Emily slid down from the car she was leaning against, no matter how she tried, those tears would not stop falling already.
All the times they spent together, every threat, every kiss, everything, Angelo's forgotten about it, it's as if her very existence is hurting him and irritating him at the same time.
Carlos came out and it wasn't hard to find her, he walked over to her with a bottle of water.
"Hey".
"How's he?". Emily looked at him.
"The doctor needs to run some tests on him, I think the death of the queen mother triggered him so much that his brain is trying to block out the incident". Carlos said.
"I....I just wish I could help him". Emily mumbled.
"I wish that too, hopefully he'll regain his memory in no time". Carlos said positively.
"Thanks". She smiled.
"But for now, the doctor suggests he doesn't remember, just yet". He added.
Emily pursed her lips and took a deep breath.
"I think I have to get going, Hades and blade will be coming, Alyssa shouldn't move around too much so I'll take her home". He stood up and patted her head before leaving.
INSIDE ANGELO'S WARD
Doctor Sam struggled to breathe, his legs dangled freely in the air, he kicked and shoved desperately but Angelo wasn't relenting.
"Will you tell me now?". Angelo asked and Sam nodded. Angelo smiled and released him.
"Don't waste my time".
"Y-you lost....a year of your memory. You were brought in here along with mistress Alyssa, the two of you were trapped in a fire, and I was in charge of treating you, you fell into a coma and didn't wake up for a month.... that's all I know, sir". Doctor Sam rushed.
Angelo stepped back, nothing was coming back to him. He still couldn't remember a damn thing. Doctor Sam made sure to maintain distant between them. Angelo noticed that and rolled his eyes, deciding to go for a walk to cool off.
"Sir, you need to rest". He spoke as soon as Angelo reached the door.
"I'll be making you rest if you say one more word". Angelo deadpanned.
Doctor Sam placed his finger over his lip and turned the other way.
"Someone help me". He mouthed.
....
Blade and Hades arrived at the hospital in their own separate cars, Kate was in the waiting room, pacing around.
Her eyes immediately met with blade's own and he looked away instantly. Hades came in too and sat down.
"Is he really awake?". Hades asked.
Kate nodded and walked to the window.
"Why is Emily outside?". Blade suddenly asked.
"Angelo doesn't remember her". Kate started and both of them looked at her. "He's lost a year's worth of his memory".
"So.... he doesn't remember about the queen mother?". Hades asked carefully.
"He doesn't". Kate glanced at blade, he was staring at her and just looked away when their eyes met. Kate just sighed and turned back to the window.
......
Angelo stared at the lady sitting on the hospital stairs, the wind was pushing her hair into her eyes and she didn't even attempt to push it away, her chin was rested on the knee that hoisted her body up.
As if sensing the stare, Emily turned and her eyes locked with Angelo's, she looked away.
Angelo walked till he was beside her, she was stil sitting.
"Have we met before?". Angelo suddenly asked.
Emily shrugged and looked at him.
"Do you think we've met before?". She asked instead.
Angelo raised his brow, that's when he noticed the necklace around her neck. He then noticed that his necklace was missing.
"How did you get that?".
"You gave it to me". Emily replied. "And I promised to return it to you when you wake up".
She unhooked the necklace and handed it over to him, he narrowed his eyes but collected it anyways.
When they hands grazed each other, Angelo's head banged again. He ignored it and looked around.
"Name?". Angelo quirked and leaned against the railing.
"It doesn't matter, I have to go". Emily stood up and started walking away without glancing at Angelo again. She felt as if_if she turned back, she might slip up.
"Wait.....". Angelo started.
But she wasn't listening anymore.
When she had gone a reasonable distance, Emily turned back, Angelo wasn't there anymore, she sighed and turned again but a speeding vehicle suddenly appeared in front of her, Emily screamed and tried to brace up for the impact.
A hand grabbed her waist pulling her off the road and to the side of the hospital. Emily spun in his arm, then his grip tightened, her back against his chest.
"What were you thinking about, hm?". The person asked.
Angelo.
Emily took a shaky breath, his lips were dangerously close to her ear, his breath fanning her neck, doing unthinkable things to her body, her heart would literally explode from her ribcage.
"W-what a-are y-you d-doing?". Emily stuttered really badly.
"What am I doing?". Angelo asked instead, his lips were on her neck now, nibbling, sucking, biting. Creating a hickey.
"S-stop it". Emily stuttered again.
"Stop what?". Angelo chuckled, his husky voice resonating in her ear.
"I'm the same girl you ordered to get out of the ward....you can't suddenly be doing this, you'll have to make up your mind if you want me to get out or really stay". Emily was even surprised that she could form a whole sentence.
"Hm.....stay". Angelo mumbled and bit her ear lobe, eliciting a moan from Emily.
He loved her voice. He loved the way she moaned.
All that echoed in Angelo's mind was Mine. Mine. F+cking mine.
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