I'm not weak

✴Isabella Marciano✴

''What happened to you?'' John worriedly inquired, I opened the fridge and took a glass of OJ, drank it bottoms up to help me calm down.

''Nothing'' I fibbed. ''I decided I didn't like gelato anymore.'' Before John could make a reply I added, ''I'm going for a run.''

Slamming my bedroom door shut, I went under the shower and let out the tears I was holding on the way here. I hate being weak. Especially in front of Kumag. He saw how broken I am.

This facade I wear every day was gradually becoming too thin that a simple scratch would break it and I hate it. I was not born to be a weakling. I was born a Marciano, a leader by nature but now, I'm just a nameless monster.

The sun was starting to set and the beach was less populated at this time. I change into my Nike dark blue legging and white Swoosh sports bra paired with my trainers. Locking in my earphones, I played Eminem 'Lose Yourself' as I jogged.

I'm not weak. I repeated.

'Take this time to strengthen yourself' John said when I woke up in the hospital bed eight years ago after Drake pushed me off the cliff.

At that time, I wanted to forget who I am, who I was, I wanted to act as if I have amnesia and move on with my life. But who was I kidding? It will be okay for everyone if I just died but not for me. Too much was taken away from me and I'll take everything back. Down to every tear and penny they give and take. I'll unleash hell in my Father's mafia, burn it to ashes and build a better one. One which will be built on trust and loyalty.

When I died, I realized that family is not always chosen by blood, and what had been there when you were born, it's what you find in the dark. That's John. We might not be related by blood but he's much fúcking loyal than my uncle.

🎶You can do anything you set your mind to, man🎶

I can.

I will.

I'll come back raging fire and take back what's mine.

The sunset was something I always watched since then. I'll never forget how betrayal feels. Everyone I ever trusted turned their backs on me and left me to die.

''Red'' I thought I heard Kon's voice through my earphones. I turned around and saw Konstantine standing a few feet away from me.

''Kon!'' I ran in his open arms, jumping like a kid, hanging like a koala on his waist.

''Whoa'' he stumbled back a little but steadied both of us, not letting go of my ass he was holding into. ''I'm guessing you miss me, agapi mou.''

''Isn't it obvious?'' I murmured, letting his spicy pine and apricot scent engulf me.

Kon snickered, ''I miss you, Baby girl.''

''I miss you.'' I was melting in his touch, at least until he squeezed my ass. ''Kon!'' I slapped his shoulders playfully.

''What?'' he asked, pouting his lips. ''Where's my kiss if you miss me?''

I giggled and kissed his cheeks, teasing him. He once again squeezed my butt. ''Kon…'' I groaned.

''Just on the cheeks?'' I nod. ''Come on. I finished my meeting for a week in two days just to see you.''

He let me stand on my feet again, cupping my face in his big calloused hands, dipping down and claimed my lips in a sweet kiss. Wrapping my arms around his neck, I tiptoed and bit on his sweet full lips.

Konstantine grunted like he was in pain, forcing his tongue inside my mouth, letting me melt in his addictive mouth.

His lips are swollen and I believe mine is too when we pulled apart and leaned on each other's forehead.

''That's more like it'' he smirked, threading our fingers. We walked to his hotel which was just two blocks away from Blue Oasis, The Sapphire.

''Are we going to your place?''

He hummed in response. ''Just dinner.'' he cocked his head to the side. ''Don't worry, I'll be cooking.''

I giggled, ''aren't you tired?''

We entered the lobby and he was greeted by his employee. He pressed the topmost button and swiped his card when the lift halted before it dinged open.

His place was neat, a real bachelor's pad with black and earthy colored furniture. The ceiling-high glass wall of the place shows a picturesque view of the beach. There was a simple marbled kitchen to the side and a staircase adjacent to it which leads to what looks like his study because of the huge book collection on the walls. There are two opposite doors on the first floor but damn, the open space design of his man cave was awesome.

''Did you design this?'' I whispered as I stared at the dark beauty of the beach at night.

''Yes'' Kon handed me a glass of water. ''How did you know I design houses?''

''I saw some architectural references on the beach house'' God I hope he has some of those books in the beach house. My mouth will get me in too much trouble if I don't think before opening it.

He nods, snaking his arms on my bare waist and stomach, hugging me from behind. ''I miss you, Red.''

I smiled and leaned my head back on his broad shoulders. ''I miss you more, Kon.''

I'll let myself be happy with him, just relish this moment while it lasts. Soon, I'll have to face reality and forget about him.

I felt Kon's lips on my neck, in that spot that made my knees turn to jelly. ''Kon. I'm sweaty.'' I tried to stop moaning when he nibbled my earlobes.

''Is that sweat? I thought it was Victoria's Secret.''

''Stop it Kon'' I giggled, pulling away from him. ''Can I use your bathroom, I want to take a shower.''

He pouted his lips. I swear this man is like a kid in his 6'8 height when he pouts his lips. ''That's my room'' he pointed to the door on the right. ''The first door is the bathroom and the next is my closet. Take whatever you need, I'll prepare dinner.''

I nod. Only then did I realize that Kon had dark circles under his eyes. His icy gray eyes looked exhausted and drained. ''Are you okay?'' I reached for his face with my hands.

''I'm okay. Can you stay for the night?''

I bit my lip. John and I barely fixed things between us but I want to stay with Kon. To spend time with him. ''I'll call John okay?''

Kon nodded. I took out my phone as I closed Kon's bedroom door.

''John. Can I stay at Kon's tonight?'' I carefully pick each word, not wanting to anger the man again.

John sought, ''just be careful around him, Isabella.''

''I am. It's just…''

''I know, figlia. Take your time.''

I let out a breath. ''Thank you, John.'' After we said our goodbyes, I took a quick shower and wore one of Kon's Incubus shirts. I knew he liked Incubus but not this crazy. He had about fifty souvenir shirts of the band.

There was a loud bang outside the door that had me sprinting out of the room.

''Who the fuck is this slút?'' a girl hissed at me angrily.

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AN

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