The Mafia's Redemption

Chapter 2

A month had passed since then and Adelaide put her flower for Sebastian. She is crying so hard that no matter what the doctor said about her pregnancy, it does not matter at all.

Leila, Sebastian's mother, is in the hospital and weak due to stress. Luckily, her fiance had made a fortune on her medical expenses, and she had money for the baby too.

“Aunty,” she called her and she smiled at her.

“Hello, Adelaide,” she called her and there was oxygen in her nose. “Come, sit here,” and smiled sadly at her.

“How are you?” she asked and walked towards her. Leila bit her lips and smiled at her.

“I’m fine, I just didn’t expect my Son to go first before me,” she cried, “I always dreamed of him getting married to you so I can rest in peace,”

Adelaide held her hand and tears started falling from her eyes. She held it tightly because she does not know what to say now. Leila noticed the ring in her finger and touch it.

“It looks beautiful to you,” and smiled. She remembered the last time they talked.

"Sebastian..." his mother called to him, "You should give this to her." it was a beautiful ring with a large diamond pendant in the middle.

"Isn't this your beloved ring that was given to you by my father?" he asked and looked at her. She smiled.

"I'm old now, Sebastian," she said, "Adelaide is a wonderful woman, and now you two are planning to get married, she deserves it," He immediately smiled and hugged her.

"Thank you, Mother,"

"Be happy, My Son,"

They talked all afternoon about life and somehow that gave relief to both of them. However, in the end, Adelaide failed to mention the baby in her womb. She closed the door and left.

The funeral was held in a small chapel where friends and acquaintances appeared.

"Adelaide," she looked up to see that. He was a dashing young man of his age, except that he was extremely powerful for that age. She wiped her tears and was still mourning the unfortunate incident that happened.

"What are you doing here?" she asked, and tried to be polite as much as possible, even though she felt like dying right there and followed Sebastian. She was so devastated at what happened that she did not have the strength to deal with other people.

"I just wanted to check on you," she smiled, because there were a lot of people who wanted to sympathize with her and were by her side. But what she needs right now is not that. She still remember how they first met.

Morning came and an invitation from Luceria, one of the biggest names in the fashion industry and owned the biggest airline in the world. Their family is one of the largest distributors of the lotus flower fabric.

“Oh my gosh, Sebastian!” Adelaide excitedly said, and Sebastian rushed to her and his hands crawled around her waist, giving her a morning backhug.

“What is it, huh?” he asked while hugging her tightly and sniffing her neck.

“Stop it, Sebby!” she said, “It tickles!” she said when he suddenly cupped her breast while she was still facing the sink. “Ahhh…” she moaned and wanted more, but then she had stopped.

“This is very important!” she said and slightly pushed him, “An invitation from the Luceria!” she excitedly gave it to him.

“Really? We got invited?” he asked with a face full of excitement.

“Yes!”

The night of the party came and there were different people— all with established names in the fashion industry and other industries-who were invited!

“Stay here,” he said when one of the executives called for him. Adelaide smiled and grabbed a wine glass.

“Sure,” she said, looking around and he left. Adelaide is not really fond of parties like this, but because she needed to stay by his side, she did not hesitate to come.

The venue is different from usual ones. It was an old castle that is said to be one of the estates owned by the Luceria Family. She decided to go to one of the terraces, open it and see the moon and the beautiful view of the garden.

“This place is so beautiful,” she said when she saw a lake nearby, glistening under the moonlight, “So beautiful,” she said, and took a sip of a glass of the wine again when someone had opened the door on the terrace.

“H–Hi!” she stuttered, but the man had remained silent. He was wearing a mask and he had blonde hair. It was dark and she could not see him clearly.

“What are you doing in my special place?” he asked coldly, and she gulped.

“I’m sorry, it was unlocked and I didn’t know that it was not allowed to come here,” she had apologized instantly.

“Well, I shouted that no one is allowed to come here,” he shrugged his shoulders, “You must be new to these parties,” he said, as he walked towards the end of the terrace. His composure is so bold and powerful.

“I—uhh, yes,” she answered and when she felt that it was getting awkward, “I’ll go now,” she said when he looked at her again.

“Wait,” he said, “You know, it’s been a while since I talked to someone. Do you mind staying for a bit?”

Adelaide was not sure what to respond and how at that moment. Sebastian takes time during his meetings, and she likes the scenery too. It was the only place that was not locked. Moreover, she is getting bored at the banquet.

“Well, I would love to,” she said, and they talked about it.

It was a week after that birthday party banquet when they had met. Adelaide has been getting gifts from him, and they are frequently invited to Luceria's company.

She could not utter the word thanks. Because this moment would never have happened if it weren't for her beloved. The investigation is still going on right now into what happened.

"I'm sorry Sir, but I wanted to be alone," she said with a crackling voice. She did not want to cry like that anymore. Every day has been hard for her.

"I understand," he said and handed her a handkerchief instead, "I'll always be here if you need me." he added.

That moment, Adelaide was not sure why he said that. Friends joined her.

Months later, Adelaide is getting by. She tried to move on and was almost sent to an asylum, but thanks to Damien, she did not have to.

"You don't have to do this," she said and smiled at Damien. "I know you are a busy person," she said, but Damien just smiled at her and smelled her hair.

"You smell so sweet," he said, ignoring her and continuing smelling her hair.

"No, I haven't even taken a bath yet!" she said and blushed, continuing to water her plants. She then turned to him and faced him. Her stomach is big, and it can be seen now.

Damien chuckled and looked at her eyes. He then squatted until he was at the level of the baby.

"You know, your mommy is getting more and more ill-tempered as the day goes by," and he poked Adelaide's stomach, "Don't be like her, okay?" he said and smiled.

Adelaide rolled her eyes but then smiled.

“Hey, I’m not that ill-tempered!” she said.

“Well, that's what you think,” It was a warm and comfortable morning for both of them. Damien looked up at her and stood up.

"Adelaide, I've been thinking..." he said, and she looked at him. He held her two hands very gently. "It would be sad if your child grew up without a father," he said, and that had struck Adelaide because she had been thinking the same thing too.

It was sad enough to see her beloved fiance die like that when they had planned everything. He put her right on his face, while he was smiling.

"I am willing to be the father of your child, Adelaide."

Adelaide was taken back by that question.

"W-what?" she asked again, wondering if she had just heard him wrong, but then he kissed her hand and grabbed it.

"I said that I am willing to be the father of your child," he said, and Adelaide pulled it off.

"You know, I am thankful and all for your help, but I don't think I am ready for that yet..." she said and looked away. Damien knew that was not going to be easy and thus prepared for the rejection. After all, he is not a man who will give up. After all those things he had done so far.

"I am willing to wait, Adelaide," he said and stood up, "Just know that I will always be here for you," he said. But then Adelaide couldn't even answer him and just looked at him. She sighed.

"Thank you," Damien smiled at that response, because she was not rejecting her or knew, and he knew that was such a positive response coming from her.

"I'll go now," he said, and Adelaide nodded, and was left there alone.