THE BLIND BILLIONAIRRE

FINDING OUT WHO DID IT

Alessandro's POV

Gabriele, Antonio, and I worked all night to find out who was responsible for the assault on Lisa. After three in the morning, Gabriele says he's going to call it a night and that it's better to continue the next morning after we get some sleep. “He's right, Mr. Mancini. Let's get some sleep and then tomorrow we can investigate further.” Antonio tells me. “Alright, let's go to bed. Good night.” I finally give in. Antonio takes me to my room.

I was lying awake thinking how I could've prevented all of this had I just listened to grandma, but my pride got in the way, look where my arrogant attitude got her. Dammit, I just should have asked Piero to go back to the hospital to fetch my wife. What if something bad had happened, what would I have told Lilani? My thoughts were interrupted by someone screaming. I quickly get up and feel my way to the door, when I was in the hallway the sound of crying became clear.

I make my way to Lisa's room, open her door and start to feel my way to her bed.

Lisa was having a nightmare probably about the attack, I lightly shake her, “Wake up Lisa, it's just a bad dream”, I say softly.

Lisa's POV

My eyes shot open once I feel someone shaking me. I realize it's Alessandro and start crying holding on to him as if my life depends on it. “He.... h.... he was in The...the... room....” I cried out. “Shh, piccina (little one), there is no one in the room, shh... you just had a bad dream”, Alessandro comforts me. When I'm finally calmed down, I look up at Alessandro embarrassed, “I am sorry for waking you up, your shirt is wet and full of snot”, Alessandro holds me a while longer before saying, “Do you feel better now? Must I ask someone to get you something?”

“No, thank you I think I will be alright now, sorry for waking you up”. I softly say. “Alright then, if you are going to be okay I will head back to bed, but in the morning I want to hear everything that happened, Si (yes)”? Alessandro says.

“I will help you back to bed,” I quickly offer. When Alessandro doesn't protest and instead holds out his hand I take it and lead him back. Once in his room, about to help him in bed Alessandro lost balance and landed on top of me on the bed. With our face's touching each other I hold my breath, my heart beats fast, this is the closes I have ever been to him, and I feel strangely excited about our position, even though it hurts, I can smell his minty breath on my face, I can feel his upper body pressed against my breast that's causing my n*****s to become hard, suddenly I try to get out from under him, but he just lay there pinning me with his body, then I hear Alessandro whisper husky, “You should stop doing that, or you're going to make a certain member of my body wake up”. At his words, my action instantly freeze. I lay still not moving an inch. Then he chuckles and stands up. “Thank you, Lisa, you should go now, we will talk in the morning”, Alessandro says. I quickly get off the bed and make a run for my bedroom. Once inside I fall to bed and winch I completely forgot about my bruised body, then whisper “What the hell just happened?” After our encounter, I couldn't go back to sleep, I just play the scene over and over again in my head.

What seems like forever I finally drifted back to sleep dreaming of Alessandro.

The next morning when I wake up I still feel tired. I quickly went to the bathroom, do my business, and took a shower... I walk to my closet and can't decide what to wear. Finally, I decide on white skinny denim, a turquoise spaghetti strap flared shirt and my vans. I apply eyeliner and mascara seeing how I don't like wearing too much makeup, I let my hair fall loose with its natural curls. I look in the mirror one last time and head to the dining room. Just as I walk in I hear Sophia whistle “Damn, girl you look hot”, I start to blush at the remark and take a seat next to Alessandro.

Alessandro's POV

I immediately recognize her vanilla and honey scent. Last night I had to restrain myself self when I was on top of her, I could feel her breast pressed against my chest, and the fact that she smells so damn good did not help either I wanted to take her there and then, as soon as she left I made my way to the shower because a cold shower was all that was going to calm my excited member. Now I have to sit next to her again, this is going to be one hell of a day for me. Wait I can't feel like this, I can't think of her that way, and I sure as hell can't fall in love with her. My heart only belongs to Bianca... “Alessandro, are you listening?” Gabriele's voice brings me back out of my thoughts.

“I…um... what did you say?” I ask to stutter. “I said, detective Guido will be here just after breakfast to talk to Lisa”, Gabriele say again. “When he's here send him and Lisa to my office”, I tell him.

Soon after breakfast, Antonio announces detective Guido's arrival. Once inside the detective greets us and began asking his questions. I can tell Lisa tries her best not to cry as she tells him about the attack. “I was sitting on the bench waiting for the next bus when a tall man with dirty blond hair walked up to me, he came and stand in front of me trying to make a conversation,” Lisa took a big breath and continues, “I asked him to just leave me alone that I am a married woman. He then began to make remarks about how stupid my husband is for letting me stay out late saying that my husband wouldn't mind sharing me. I started shifting up so that I can escape, when he got closer I jumped up and started to run,” She takes another big breath, “ He chased me and eventually caught up with me, he grabbed me by my neck and threw me against a wall, then he started kicking me and yelled at me being stupid..... he....he… Then bent down an... Ann....and wanted to rip my shirt apart, I suddenly realized that if I don't fight back this man is going to Ra....r....rape me, I bit him ha... ha...hard on his hand and when he was of me, I got up and kick.... kick…kicked him in between his legs and then I m....ma...made a run for it while he was still lying on the floor, I think he tried to follow me, I saw a dumpster and hid inside, I don't know how long I was in there but after a while, I got the courage to climb out. I made sure the coast was clear I started walking that's when I realized I was lost. I don't know.....kn...know how I found my way home.” Lisa sobs after telling the events of last night.

I was silent the whole time, I could hear she was trying hard not to break down, I'm sure my knuckles turn white as I make a fist, I swear if I get this guy I'm going to make him pay for what he did. Detective Guido asked Lisa if she can identify the man. Lisa replies with a small, “ Yes”. The detective gets the man's description and tells me he will be in touch. With that, he left.

Lisa's POV

Alessandro was quiet for a while when I hear him say, “I will go with you to visit your sister”, I was just about to say something when Gabriele came in, “I am sorry to disturb you, but I have an important matter that I want to discuss with my brother” Gabriele says trying to avoid eye contact with me. I nod and left the office. I find Sophia on my way upstairs, “How are you feeling, Lisa”? Sophia asks concerned. “I'm fine, just got a headache from lack of sleep probably”, I softly reply. I look at Sophia and see that she is about to go out when I notice her bag on her. “I will let you be, I see you're going out”, I say. “O, No I just got back from the store but forgot something in the car”, Sophia says with a blush. “Why are you blushing like that?” I started to tease. Sophia smiles and drags me to my room. “Ok, what I am about to tell you don't leave this room, pinky promise”? I smile at my sister in laws childish behavior but hold my pinky out and say, “Pinky promise”.

“So you see it's like this, I haven't had my period in almost two months, I completely forgot about it, but then about a week or so ago I started throwing up, I thought it's just a tummy bug, but it's still the same, so I went to the store to buy a pregnancy test,” Sophia says happily. “ O, My word, what are you waiting for? Go and get the sticks, so you can find out!” I excitedly tell her. Sophia quickly went down to the car to get the bag. With a soft knock on my door, Sophia enters. “Can you be with me when I do it please?” She asks me. “Of course, come here's the bathroom”. The two of us went inside and lock the door. Sophia takes the pregnancy test and puts it on the counter, “Okay we have to wait five minutes”, Sophia says. We were waiting for the results when I ask, “How long have you and Gabriele been together?” Sophia smiles when she answers, “ We grew up together, at first he was the boy who stole my candy and always made me cry, our parents were best friends, it wasn't until high school that we became aware of our feelings for each other. I didn't do anything at first, but when other girls started to flirt with him, and he flirted back while looking my way I became jealous. He made sure I was the first to tell my feeling, so one day the queen bee of school went up to him and stuck her tong down his throat that's when I lost it and pull her off him, then did something none of us expected and kissed him in front of everyone, since that day we are together and married for two years now”, Sophia says smiling. Sophia asks me to take a look at the test because she is too scared, I take the test of the counter and says, “There's........two lines, congratulation Sophia!” Sophia begins to cry out of happiness. “I can't wait to tell Gabriele. I have to do something special”. Sophia says excitedly.

Sophia, thank me for my support and went to organize a dinner for them. I start to get ready to go to the hospital, when I went down, Alessandro was already waiting for me. We walk to the car where Piero waits for us. The car ride is very quiet no one says a word. Until Alessandro says, “Detective Guido wants to know if you are willing to go to the station and look at possible suspects?” My heart beats fast when I answer with fear clear in my voice, “ Yes, when must I go?”

“As soon as we are done at the hospital”. Alessandro tells me. We arrive at the hospital and make our way to Lilani's room. I kiss her on her head gently. “Hey, sis I hope you are doing well, I can't wait to talk to you again,” I tell her. I take Alessandro and lead him to my sister's side. “Hello, principi(princes) I am glad to see you fought during the operation, and hopefully you will recover very soon, your sister and I are going to get your room ready for when you come home, and as soon as you get out there's going to be a cake for you like I promised you the other day, get well soon principi” Alessandro said, surprising me with his kindness towards my sister. I can't believe this is the same man I had to deal with the past few days. “Wow like who are you and what have you done with Alessandro” I though. We spent some more time with Lilani until Alessandro say it was time to go to the station. I quickly kiss her softly and we walk out.

On the way to the police station, I silently begin to panic. How am I going to get through this alone, I'm afraid that he will hurt me again as soon as he sees me. As I think of all the possible scenarios that could happen, Alessandro puts his hand on my shaking hand and calmly say, “ I will be there with you Lisa, just relax if he's there he can't hurt you, I promise.” I answer worriedly, “I am just scared, what if he's not there and still out there somewhere?”

“Let's wait until we find out if he's there, for now, that's all that matters”. Alessandro says calmly. We stop in front of the station, Alessandro gets out and holds his hand to me, I take his waiting hand and lead us inside.

Detective Guido walks up to us and asks us to follow him. My heartbeat increased and sweat begin to form on my forehead. Alessandro squeeze my hand trying to calm me. Once inside a dark room detective, Guido says, “I am going to show you, five-man, you can take your time, if you see him just nod and say which number, don't worry he won't be able to see you. Are you ready?” I managed to reply with a small “Yes”. Then there's a light on the other side of the window where five men are lined up. I walk forward and look at the men. I suddenly became pale, as I look at my attacker, I point to the tall, dirty blonde hair with a scar across his left eye, “That's him” I say in a small voice. Alessandro walks up to me and holds me in his arm. “You did great, Lisa”. Alessandro assures me. Detective Guido tells his men to take him away. “Thank you, Lisa, you just helped us to put a serial r****t behind bars.” The detective says gladly. I just nod and ask if I can go. All of this walking is making my ribs pain. I asked Alessandro if we can go home I want to rest for a while seeing that I'm very much in pain. “You should have never got out of bed this morning, Lisa your ribs must heal first and all the events of today aren't helping either.” Alessandro scolds.

“I was fine this morning, just had a little pain when I moved but otherwise fine”, I try to argue. “When we get home, you're going straight to your room and rest, I will send Maria to take you some painkillers,” Alessandro says with a stern voice. I just sight and keep quiet.

As soon as we arrive home, Alessandro asks Maria to get painkillers for me. “Go and take a rest. I have some work to do.” Alessandro tells me. “Thank you.” It was all I could say before he leaves. I walk back to my room and was just under the covers when grandma came inside. “How are you feeling dear? Maria tells me Alessandro ask to give you some painkillers.” Grandma says as she hands me the painkillers. “I'm alright, thank you. Just a little pain nothing serious.” I give her a small smile. “Alright, my dear. Take some rest. We will talk later.” Grandma says as she leaves. It didn't take me long before I fall fast asleep.

Alessandro's POV

I was busy making some important calls when I realized I haven't heard from my brother. “Please call my brother for me”. I ask Leonardo. Leonardo dials Gabriel and gives the phone to me. “Hey, big brother”. I hear Gabriel's voice on the other side. “I just want to let you know the man responsible for the attack on Lisa has been caught.” I inform him “That's great news, I'm just glad all our hard work from last night paid off. Now that bastard can rot in jail,” Gabriel announced. “Yeah, me too. See you tonight at dinner”. I say. “We won't be joining you for dinner, Sophia booked us a table” Gabriel in form. “Enjoy your evening”. With that, we hung up.