Dante POV:

"I'm here to talk to you" he said.

"Get the fuck out you asshole!" I yelled.

"Dante please"

"Dad, get out!" I yelled.

"Listen I know you hate me, but this is important"

"How are you even alive?"

"I escaped just in time before the place exploded. Now can I please come in?" he asked.

"No, leave!"

"I guess Camilla got here in time, didn't she?" he asked.

"No, she didn't..." I replied.

"What? But you're alive" he said.

"I am, but Ella isn't going to be" I said.

"What?"

"She drank the poison, she couldn't bring herself to kill me, so she drank it"

"I'm sorry"

"Mhm like you mean it. But how did you know about Camilla and the poison?" I asked.

"Because I was the one who told Camilla to stop Ella, because I couldn't let Marco kill you" he replied.

"Do you really think I believe you?" I asked.

"Dante, let me in. I have a lot to tell you" he said.

I rolled my eyes, "Fine come in"

He simply nodded and walked in, and I closed the door.

"I'm going to bed Dante, good night" Alessandro said.

"Good night" I said, as Alessandro walked off.

"Talk!" I demanded.

"Marco still thinks I'm on his side but trust me I'm not. When I found out he was actually going to kill you I warned Camilla to save you, but from what you've told me... Ella paid the price" he said.

"Why did you warn Camilla? You never gave a shit about me, so why did you want me to live?" I asked.

"Because despite everything, you're still my son" he said.

I slapped him, "Cut the bullshit asshole. You abused me and called me a mistake all my life. So, why the change of heart all of a sudden?" I asked.

"You know the story of Gabriel and I, right?" he asked.

"Yeah, Gabriel told us that you were 'brothers'" I replied.

"Well, he left out a big part from it" he said.

"What?"

"Yes, my parents favoured him over me, despite him being adopted. But they always saw him as the better son. When I tried to ask them why they preferred him over me, instead of telling me, they hit me for the first time. I thought that they didn't mean it, or they were just mad about something that day. But I was wrong, they never stopped hitting me and abusing me. That's why I got into drinking, to make the pain go away. And then I got a girl pregnant one night. And then I made the mistake of telling my parents"

"I know this part, they kicked you out" I said.

"Yes, then your mother and I lived together for a few years. When you were born, I still couldn't get my parents and what they did to me out of my head. And when your sister was born, I thought I was happy, I thought we could be a happy family"

"Then why the fuck did you abuse me?" I yelled.

"Because that's how I thought a father was supposed to treat his son. I thought hitting and abusing your son was the only way your son would grow up to be strong" he replied.

"That's fucking bullshit, then why did you abuse mum too!?" I asked.

"I- was drunk every time I did, I didn't know what I was doing. But I'm not asking you to forgive me or anything because I'm a monster and what I did to you and your mother is unforgivable... Just know that I do love you and your sister"

"I want to believe you dad, I really do... But I can't, not after everything you did to me... So, you're right, I can't forgive you. Not today, not tomorrow, not ever" I said.

"I understand and I hope Ella wakes up soon" he said, as he stood up.

"I hope so too dad" I said.

"She really makes you happy, doesn't she?" he asked.

"Yes, she does, I love her dad. And I'll lose myself if she leaves me" I said.

"I'm sorry son" he said, as he hugged me.

I felt so numb and broken that I hugged him back. I felt too vulnerable, too weak, and useless. I never felt like this, and I don't know what to do anymore. I don't want to lose her; I love her too much to lose her.

"I should get going and you should get some rest" he said.

"Mhm, um thank you dad" I said.

"Wow, I never thought you might say that to me. But you're welcome, bye Dante" he said as he left.

I fell to my knees crying, I've never felt this broken. Even when my dad abused me and called me horrible things, I've never felt this broken. I feel so numb, like I can't feel nothing at all, but at the same time I'm feeling everything all together. If only I told her how much I loved her before, if only I told her how much I cared about her... And now I might never get the chance to do so...

* * * *

It's been a few days now and Ella still hasn't woken up, the doctor comes everyday but he already told us that she may not live. I still can't wrap my head around the fact that Ella could die. If her father never sold her to me, she would never be in this mess, her life wouldn't be on the line. She would get a job, she would find a nice boyfriend, marry him, have kids, and grow old. She would have had a shot at a normal life.

Third POV:

It was a Friday evening and Dante was working in his office and Camilla was in her room, cleaning out her wardrobe. Alessandro was training, and Ella was still unconscious. But this time, Antonio was there with Ella, trying to figure out how to wake her up. Suddenly Ella slowly opens her eyes.

"What's going on?" Ella asked.

"You're awake?" Antonio asked.

"What the- how are you alive?" Ella screamed.

"Ella, I'm not going to hurt you" he said, stepping closer towards Ella.

"Get away from me!" Ella screamed.

"Ella, please just listen to me" Antonio said.

"HELP!" Ella screamed.

Ella POV:

"What's wrong?" Dante came running in with Camilla and Alessandro.

"Ella, you're awake!" Camilla screamed.

"What the hell is he doing here?" I screamed, pointing to Antonio.

"Ella, oh my god, you're okay" Dante said, running up to me.

"How am I alive? I drank the poison, I'm supposed to be dead" I said, as Dante cupped my cheeks.

"I don't know, but I'm just glad that you're okay now" Dante said.

Suddenly he pressed his lips against mine and I wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed him back.

"Yeah, um how about we go" Camilla said.

"Yup, this is getting too awkward now" Alessandro said.

"And I'm right behind you" Antonio said, as they all walked out.

We parted lips and looked into each other's eyes, still not letting go of each other.

"I thought I would lose you" Dante said.

"I'm fine, I promise" I said, kissing him again.

"Ella, listen there's something I need to tell you and I can't wait any longer. I should've told you before, but I was too much of a coward, but not anymore, because I'm going to tell you. Ella, I love you. I love you so much. I never felt this way about anyone before, and I just couldn't wait-" I cut him off and kissed him.

"Toi idiot, I love you too" I said. (You idiot)

"You love me?" he asked.

"Yeah, I love you so much" I said.

"I love you more" he said, kissing me again.

* * * *

Dante POV:

"Camilla" I called out.

"Hmm?" she asked. She was in the main lounge sitting at a table with Alessandro and some of my other men.

"I have a question" I said.

"What is it? And since when did you ask me stuff?" she asked.

"Oh, sta 'zitto" I said. (Oh, shut up)

"Whatever, what do you want?" she asked.

"Do you like it?" I asked, pulling out a small red box.

"What is this?" she asked, turning the box around in her hand.

"Oh my god, you need to open it, idiota" I said. (Dumbass)

"Oh, oops," she said, opening the box. "OH MY GOD!"

"Is that a fucking engagement ring?" Alessandro screamed.

"You're actually going to propose!?" Camilla shrieked.

"Yeah" I said.

"Wait, what if she doesn't love you?" she asked.

"I do love him" Ella said, kissing my cheek.

Camilla quickly hid the box, "You didn't hear what we said, right?" she asked.

"No, what were you talking about?" Ella asked.

"Nothing, just that Dante is um telling us how much he loves you and he was embarrassed about it" Camilla said.

"What? Why would I be embarrassed about it? You say such dumb things sometimes" I said.

"So, are you two like friends with benefits now?" a man asked.

"What? We're getting married in a week" I snapped.

"About time" Alessandro said.

"Hmm, anyways, Ella I was thinking that tonight we could go out for dinner" I said.

"Okay, what time are we leaving?" Ella asked.

"In two hours" I replied.

"Oh, I'll go get ready then" Ella said, as she kissed me and ran off.

"Are you going to propose tonight?" Camilla asked.

"Yeah, I hope everything goes well" I said.

"I'm sure it will, good luck man" Alessandro said.

"Thank you. I wanted to ask you, when are you getting a girlfriend?" I asked Alessandro.

"Um, probably never, why?" Alessandro asked.

"Oh, then enjoy single life man" I said, standing up.

"Hmm, anyways, you should go get ready" Alessandro said.

"Yeah, I will, bye" I said.

"Bye" Camilla and Alessandro said.

Ella POV:

I was almost done getting ready, I was putting on my heels, when my door swung open. And Camilla came running in with tears running down her cheeks.

"Camilla, what happened?" I asked, standing up and running to hug her.

"I-I... I don't know what to say" she stuttered.

"Camilla, what happened, please tell me" I said.

"Alessandro doesn't love me"

"W-what? You confessed to him?" I asked.

"No, but he said that he'll never get a girlfriend, which means he doesn't love anyone" she replied.

"Oh, Camilla I'm so sorry" I said, hugging her tighter than before.

"Babe, are you ready to go?" Dante asked walking in.

"I- was um talking to Camilla" I said.

"Camilla, what happened?" Dante asked.

"I-... it's nothing, I'm fine. You two should go" she said, drying her eyes.

"But-" I said, as she cut me off.

"Go please, I'll be fine" she said, giving me a smile.

"Come on then let's go" Dante said, grabbing my arm.

"Bye Camilla" I said.

~~~

"Are you sure she'll be fine?" I asked Dante as we were driving to our date.

"I'm sure she's just fine, did she tell you why she was crying?" he asked pulling up to a restaurant.

"Um, no- she didn't tell me" I said, as he gave me his hand to hold.

"Don't worry, I'm sure she's fine" he said, as he led me into the restaurant.

I hope you're right...

~~~

"What would you like to order?" the waiter asked.

"I'll have pizza" I said.

"And I'll have a burger" Dante said.

"Okay, I'll be right back with your food" he said.

"So, after here I want to take you somewhere, if you'd like" he said.

"Yeah, but where are we going?" I asked.

"It's a surprise" he said, with a smirk.

"Oh okay. I'm so excited to find out what it is" I said with a grin.

"I hope you like it" he said.

"Hmm?" I hummed, not hearing what he just said.

"Nothing"

~~~

"Can I see now?" I asked.

We had finished dinner and we were at the surprise. He had my eyes covered with his hand, with his body pressed up against mine.

"Yeah" he said, removing his hand. He held onto my waist as I opened my eyes.

"Oh my god, it's beautiful" I said, with a huge smile.

We were on a huge cliff, with the ocean at the bottom. It was breath-taking, the most beautiful sight I have ever seen. I walked to the edge and Dante walked with me and held my waist from behind me.

"But why did you bring me here?" I asked, turning to face him.

"Ella, I wanted to ask you a question. Before I met you, I thought that marriage was a waste of time, that love wasn't real. But you changed my mind, you made me believe in love, I fell for you immediately. And yes, I know that you were sold to marry me, but now I don't want you to think that I want to marry you just because you were sold to me, I want to marry you because I love you. So, Ella Avril, will you marry me?" he asked.

"Dante, ever since I met you, I have never felt happier. You saved me in every single way that a person can be saved. You lit up my life, you made me believe in love, when I thought that it didn't exist. I met your amazing sister and now I actually feel like I have a family. And all this is because of you, I love you so much Dante, so yes, I will marry you" I said, with tears in my eyes.

He got on one knee and slid the ring on and stood back up. I pulled him in from his shirt and kissed him.

"I love you..." I mumbled.

"I love you too, cara mia" he mumbled kissing me again. (my darling)

Camilla POV:

I ran down to the main lounge crying, with my palms covering my face. There were so many men, including Alessandro. I thought that they would've went to their rooms by now.

"Is she okay?" a man asked.

"Camilla, what happened?" Alessandro asked, running up to me.

"I-I... it's nothing, just leave me alone" I said. I tried to walk away, but he grabbed my arm.

"Camilla. If you were okay, you wouldn't be crying" he said.

"It's nothing, I'm fine, seriously" I said, drying my tears. Suddenly Dante and Ella come walking in.

"Camilla, are you okay?" Ella said, as she ran up to me and hugged me.

"I'm fine..." I replied, hugging her back.

"What's going on?" Alessandro asked Dante.

"No clue. Ella what is going on?" Dante asked.

"Uh Camilla just wasn't feeling well, and she told me about it and that's what we were talking about before you came in" Ella replied.

"Esattamente" I agreed. (exactly)

"Talking about you two going out, what happened?" Alessandro asked, with a smirk.

"Dante proposed and I said yes" I said, showing them the ring.

"Oh my god, we're going to be sisters!" Camilla shrieked.

"Like, we already didn't know that" Alessandro said.

"Mhm, anyways how did you know?" Ella asked.

"Dante showed us the ring before you left" Camilla replied.

"Oh, well I'm going to sleep cause I'm tired" Ella said.

"And I'm right behind you" Dante said, as they both walked to their room.

"And I'm going to bed too" I said, walking back to my room.

I showered and got changed to go to bed. I'm so happy for Dante and Ella, I just wish that I could be like them, that Alessandro would ask me to marry him. But you don't always get what you want... Suddenly I heard a knock at my door. Who could be knocking at my bedroom door at this hour? I walked over to the door and opened it.

"Alessandro? What are you doing here?" I asked.

"I wanted to talk to you, about something important" he said, as he let himself in.

"Um, about what?" I asked, closing the door.

He walked towards me and cupped my cheeks and brought his face closer to mine.

"Alessandro what are-" but before I could ask what he was doing, he kissed me. I widened my eyes, but slowly gave in and kissed him back. If this is a dream, please don't ever wake me up.

We parted lips, "Why did you kiss me?" I asked.

"I guess I was right" he said.

"What?"

"You love me, don't you?" he asked. How the hell did he know? My cheeks immediately turned bright red, how am I going to lie about this?

"I-I don't know what you're talking about" I stuttered.

"That's why you were crying, right? Because of what I said" he said.

"N-no"

"Mhm, then why did you kiss me back?" he asked.

"B-because..."

"Camilla, I said that to your brother, that I don't want a girlfriend because I'm in love with his younger sister- you. But Dante would never allow us to be together, he wants the best for you, and I'm definitely not what you deserve" he said.

"Y-you love me?" I asked, in disbelief.

"Of course, I do, I have always loved you. You are the sweetest person, and you always try to put on a smile on everyone's face, no matter how sad or broken they are. So yes, I do love you, Camilla. I love you so much" he said.

"I love you too" I said, kissing him.

"But your brother. He'll kill me if finds out about us dating" he said.

"I'll talk to him, I'll tell him that I have a boyfriend and if he seems calm enough, I'll tell him that it's you" I said.

"Then Camilla, will you be my girlfriend?" he asked.

"Yes, I will be your girlfriend" I said, kissing him.

Ella POV:

I woke up to Dante's tight grip around my waist. Dante was still asleep when I woke up, I turned around to face him and saw him sleeping peacefully with his arms still around me. I felt safe in his arms, like nothing in the world could hurt me. I could see Dante slowly open his eyes.

"Good morning, cara mia" he said, kissing my forehead. (my darling)

"Good morning," I said, standing up. "I'm going to go use the bathroom"

"Ella!" someone screamed, running into my room.

"Hmm?" I hummed.

"Guess what?" she said.

"What?"

"We're dating! Alessandro and I are dating!" she shrieked.

"Oh my god, yes!" I screamed.

"I know right, I just don't know how to tell Dante" she said.

"Then I'll tell him for you, you and Alessandro still come with me, but I'll break the news for you" I said.

"You'd do that?"

"Yeah, come on, let's go" I said, grabbing her hand and running out.

"Woah, why are you two running?" Alessandro asked us.

"We're going to tell Dante about you two dating, so you're coming with us" I said.

"Wait, what? Do I even have a say in this?" Alessandro asked.

"Non, maintenant allez" I said. (Nope, now come on)

"Dante, I have to talk to you" I said, running into his office.

"What? And what are Camilla and Alessandro doing here?" Dante asked.

"I need to tell you something about them, and you can't be mad" I said.

"Hmm?" he hummed.

"What would you do if Camilla had a boyfriend?" I asked.

"I don't know, why?" he asked.



"Well, Camilla and Alessandro are dating" I said.