Prisioner In Your Arms

Alizza headed to the bathroom, took her phone, and made a call.

“Hello.”

“Sir, Mrs. Nicole and Mr. Bruno are still together.”

“I already know that.”

“She’s pregnant.”

“Well, well, that’s interesting. That’s something new. Keep me informed of everything that happens.”

“Yes, sir.”

Alizza hung up the phone after the man on the other end ended the call. She hated that man because he forced her to be his spy, but she knew he was willing to make Nicole disappear, and she was pleased about that.

Two days later, they gathered at Rina’s house. It was the day she was discharged from the hospital, and they had organized a welcome party.

Shortly after, she arrived with Gío. She was still in a wheelchair and would be for some time since she had fractured her foot.

“Welcome home, Mom,” Nicole exclaimed and approached her, hugging her while handing her a beautiful bouquet of roses.

Leandro did the same. Bruno and Nicole took advantage of everyone being gathered to share the news of their pregnancy. Everyone congratulated them, and Nicole’s parents were overjoyed with the news.

“This time, it will be a girl, I’m sure of it,” Bruno exclaimed happily.

Sophie became excited; she would be able to share the experience of pregnancy with her friend.

“Dante, didn’t you tell him?” Nicole asked.

“No, I thought you would want to tell him, sister-in-law,” Dante replied.

“You’re so mean. You should have told him,” she said, playfully hitting his arm with her fist.

“Ouch, that hurt,” Dante said, rubbing his arm.

“Crybaby,” Sophie responded, pretending to be angry.

This made everyone laugh, and they spent a pleasant afternoon together. Later, the men went inside the house, while the women stayed in the garden.

“What have you found out, Leandro?” Bruno asked.

“I hacked into my father’s personal computer and copied some files that show he’s involved in shady business. But I feel like it’s not enough,” Leandro replied.

“Rina has been considering filing a complaint against him for everything he did in the past, but without solid evidence, he’ll just laugh at us. It would only alert him,” Bruno explained.

“My father is a dangerous person, and I’m well aware of that,” Leandro said.

They talked for a couple of hours, and then everyone said their goodbyes to let Rina rest. Her brain was still inflamed.

Later, Nicole was arranging some boxes, and Bruno rushed to take them away.

“What are you doing? Don’t do that again,” he exclaimed, alarmed.

“Hey, they’re not heavy,” Nicole felt that Bruno was exaggerating.

“It doesn’t matter; you shouldn’t exert yourself in any way,” he insisted.

Nicole rolled her eyes. She was starting to dislike Bruno’s overprotectiveness.

Meanwhile, in a bar in the city, Máx was having a drink. He had changed locations, as he didn’t want to run into Amadeus. Unfortunately for him, the Russian had thought the same.

Both were surprised to encounter each other.

“What are you doing here?” Máx asked, puzzled.

“I was going to ask you the same thing,” Amadeus replied with some annoyance.

“I decided to change bars.”

“We’re in the same boat, so since we’re here, let’s have a drink,” Máx reluctantly agreed, not wanting the Russian to think he would always run away from him.

They sat at a table since they had encountered each other at the bar.

“I like women,” they said in unison, turning to look into each other’s eyes.

“This has never happened to me before,” Amadeus said.

“Me neither,” Máx replied.

Tension filled the air.

After several bottles, they decided to leave. Máx left his car behind since they were both too intoxicated. Amadeus’s driver took them to Máx’s apartment.

The next morning, Máx woke up startled, realizing he was in his underwear, with Amadeus sleeping next to him.

“Damn it! What the hell happened?” Máx exclaimed, and Amadeus woke up startled as well, unable to believe that something like this had occurred.

“Wait, there must be an explanation for this. I don’t understand how we ended up spending the night together,” Amadeus tried to calm himself down.

“I hope there is, or we’re screwed,” Máx said, rubbing his hands over his face nervously as he always did when he was anxious.

Amadeus called his driver, feeling like his head was about to explode. He needed to know the truth.

“Sir.”

“What happened last night? How did we end up here?” The man cleared his throat loudly before speaking, as he was used to seeing his boss only in the company of beautiful women. He had even seen him travel to distant countries to pursue a girl he had met. He didn’t mind going to the ends of the earth to be with the woman he was interested in.

“You instructed me to drop off Mr. Máx. You insisted on getting out of the van, and I accompanied you to the apartment because both of you were having difficulty walking in your state. In Mr. Máx’s apartment, there was only one bedroom. Both of you undressed with difficulty until you were in your underwear. I want to clarify that you undressed yourselves individually.”

“And?” At this point, Amadeus couldn’t handle the nerves anymore; he imagined the worst.

“Then you both turned to look at each other, and you and Mr. Máx said something like ‘I like women.’ You each lay on one side of the bed, and soon after, you both fell into a deep sleep. I covered you with a blanket before leaving. I’m heading there now, bringing a change of clothes, sir.”

“Thank you.”

Amadeus told Máx what his driver had told him, and the young man breathed a sigh of relief.

“This is getting out of hand.”

“It’s probably best to try not to see each other again. Another drunken episode like this could make us lose control over ourselves,” Máx said. He went to take a shower, and when he came out, Amadeus entered the bathroom. But when he emerged, the young man was no longer in his room. The clothes his driver had brought were left on the bed. Máx gathered his things and left.

Máx was in the kitchen when he heard Amadeus leaving. He offered him a coffee, and Amadeus thanked him.

“Thanks, but I have to go. I’m returning to my country today; I’ve finished my business here.”

“Well, good luck, Russian,” Máx said before taking a sip from the cup in his hands.

Amadeus left, and his driver was waiting downstairs. As he sat in the van, he thought it was the strangest thing that had ever happened to him. He would definitely stop drinking in large quantities. He had read in a scientific journal that a study conducted in some bars revealed that consuming large amounts of alcohol could make men find other men attractive, even if they were heterosexual. That was truly concerning.

He decided to stop by the Leone Corporation to say goodbye to Nicole. She was surprised to see him.

“Hello, beautiful,” Amadeus greeted her.

“Hello.”

“I’ve come to bid farewell. I know I don’t stand a chance with you, and I accept that. I just ask that you be happy. If you ever need my help, don’t hesitate to call me.”

“Thank you, I’ll keep that in mind.”

He gave her a hug as a farewell, and at that moment, Bruno walked in.

“Well, it seems like you’re busy. I won’t interrupt. I’ll come back later,” Bruno said.

“Wait, Bruno,” Amadeus said.

“I just came to say goodbye; I’m returning to Russia.”

“Ah, well, have a safe flight,” Amadeus extended his hand to bid farewell, and Bruno hesitated before extending his own.

“My assistant will be keeping an eye on your work with my company. I hope you can send me the finished project soon.”

“It will be very soon; we just need to make some final adjustments.”

“Well, I’ll take my leave. I wish you both happiness in your lives.”

“Thank you,” Bruno replied.

As Amadeus left, Nicole stared at Bruno.

“And what was that?”

“What do you mean?”

“The little jealousy act just now. I’m upset; no matter what happens, Bruno, it seems like you never change.”

“I’m sorry. I don’t like seeing you close to other men, especially when they touch you.”

“Bruno, Bruno, they say, ‘a leopard can’t change its spots.'”

He approached her and kissed her. He loved her too much, so much that he couldn’t bear to lose her again.

That day, Sara took Santi to daycare, and Nicole went downstairs to see him.

“Hello, my beautiful little one.”

“Hello, Mommy, Miss Alizza came to see me. I don’t like her; she wants to be my mommy,” Santi said.

Nicole was puzzled by what the child said and thought he might be mistaken.Material © NôvelDrama.Org.

Later, they returned home, and the bodyguards informed Bruno that someone had been following them. Worried, he ordered increased surveillance for his wife and son.

Sergio and Deborah were determined to get rid of Nicole and Rina. No one was going to take away their fortune, and they weren’t willing to give up anything.

At Bruno’s mansion, they were getting ready for dinner when the doorbell started ringing insistently. The maid opened the door, but Deborah pushed her aside and entered the mansion. Bruno hurried to see what was happening when he heard the argument and found his mother there.

“What do you want, ma’am? You’re not welcome here,” Bruno said.

“I’m your mother, and I’ve come to meet my grandson. I have the right to do so,” Deborah replied.

“After everything you’ve done, you have the audacity to show up in my house. You’ll never get close to my son. Leave now, or I’ll throw you out. It’s your choice,” Bruno said firmly.

Deborah was furious, but she was good at acting, so she managed to pretend to be sad.

Nicole approached at that moment, having asked Sara to bring the child upstairs.

“What’s going on?” Nicole asked.

“This woman is leaving,” Bruno replied.

“Nicole, please make him understand. I just want his forgiveness. I’m truly sorry for everything that happened. I love my son, and I want to meet my grandson,” Deborah pleaded.

“You need to convince Bruno to listen to you. I can’t interfere; you’ve caused him too much pain,” Nicole said.

Bruno approached and wrapped his arm around Nicole’s waist while Deborah watched them, seething with anger on the inside.