ENZO
When I opened my eyes, I was hoping to see my wife around. But I was disappointed when I had everyone around me but her. It angered me. But at the moment, I didn't have much strength in me to fight with anyone over that. Unlike my wife, Valentina was there to help me out.
Suzie was extremely clingy. I was trying not to be ungrateful. But I had just woken up and I was still not sure what actually happened. Just as I was about to ask Valentina, Monty entered the room. He looked into my eyes and nodded his head once. I knew he had something important he needed to talk to me about.
“Suzie and Valentina, why don't you both go and get something to eat? Monty is here with me.” I suggested and Monty was quick to grab my wallet and hand my credit card to Suzie.
As greedy as they both were, they didn't even ask me anything and left with my card. Once they left, Monty closed the door and locked it. “What happened?” I asked.
“It is still a mystery how you were targeted and who actually targeted you. We're still looking for answers.” Monty replied in a low tone.
“You don't think it can be Armani after how I threatened him?” I asked him, anger boiling in my chest.
“I couldn't find any connections yet, boss. He left for the hospital with that fat ass right after you left. And he hasn't left his side ever since. Even his mistress is busy at the hospital.” Monty replied in a low tone.
We were talking in hushed whispers so no one would be able to hear us. I knew Monty was very cautious. Especially whenever we talked about business. “Don't underestimate him. He didn't just come here for no reason. He is in this city to take over my empire. Otherwise, he would have stayed in Rome and strengthened his feet there.” Of course, I couldn't just digest the fact that I openly threatened the bastard and he didn't do anything.
For a few minutes, Monty was quiet. I looked at him and found him lost in his thoughts. “What are you thinking?” I asked out of curiosity.
“I still believe it wasn't him. I know we can't trust him. But we both know Armani is not a fool to try and directly take the headshot.” Monty's words left me speechless suddenly.
“They took the bullet out from the centre of my chest. It wasn't anywhere near my head.” I was actually telling myself that it was impossible. Maybe I just wanted to believe that it was Armani and just kill the bastard and forget about it.
“According to the experts, it was a straight headshot. It was supposed to hit right between your eyes. But you got lucky. So lucky that it hit the center of your chest but it didn't hit your heart. Because your heart squeezed up right at that very second. You got very very lucky, boss. Even I am stunned.” Monty added further, leaving me in utter shock.
Just as he was done talking, I remembered I actually turned the music on. It was some song Ariana would often listen to. I never liked that song personally but for some reason, I had started to like it after we got married. That day, I was just too happy. Too happy that I totally ignored the safety protocols and drove through the danger zone, I was not allowed the cross. Not only that, I was distracted by that music and I was dancing.
It was embarrassing to even admit that it was all my fault. Soon, I realized that I was supposed to change the topic at that point. “For now, just keep an eye on Armani and inform me about his movements.” I added, turning my head to the other side.
To be honest, I just wanted to be alone with my wife at that moment. But I was angry at her for both being there with me. “Was Ariana not informed?” The question rebelliously forced its way out of my mouth and before I could even try to stop it, I had already said it.
“She was informed, boss. A little later, but I told her about your condition.” Monty replied.
It saddened me even more when I found out that she knew, yet she didn't come. “And yet, she's the only one who didn't come to check up on me.” I growled in annoyance. If I could just walk, I felt like I would have slammed her in some wall and took her so brutally, she would have bled for a while after I would have been done with her.
“Don't judge her yet, boss. There is a long story that you don't know of.” Monty added and I frowned in confusion.
“When I found out about you, I was too busy dealing with your security and the investigation and hospital, I forgot to even inform your wife. I was surprised to see your ex and Suzie here because I never informed them either. I was about to call your wife when I saw your ex. She told me she had informed your wife. But later on, when you were in surgery, I received a call from Mrs De Luca, asking for you. She came here alone, within minutes a d she hasn't left the hospital, even for a second ever since.” confusion was one thing that crossed my expressions as I listened to the whole story.
But then again, I was under the influence of heavy medication. I couldn't think straight. “Then where is she now?” I asked, growling in anger.
“I had to take her downstairs for her safety. Suzie was very cruel in this situation when your wife can't even think straight. I am sorry, boss. But you actually need to create at least some boundaries if you want to be happy with your wife. Because I have a feeling, your ex is here to break you both.” I was stunned to hear Monty repeat exactly the same words that Ariana had been nagging me about. It made me wonder if my decision to shelter the mother and daughter was right or wrong.