Luca’s Inferno by Karima Sa’ad Usman

Chapter 24

24 Going On Vacation.
Luca.
I could not believe we had only four more months to go. I wish I could pause time for eternity, but I knew it would be impossible. I had only four months to go. Four months to love her and create more memories with her that would keep me for the rest of my life. Saying she would move far away and cut off after this got to me, but I knew it was for the best too. I can never love anyone else the way I love Emma. I hated my life. I wished it was a lot simpler and wasn’t at the top. I would have kept her in my life permanently without regret. I had started working from home to make every second count. I hoped she wouldn’t forget about me and if there was another life that we would meet, fall in love and build a life together. Emma was an angel, and she had no place in hell.
Emma was excited about the vacation, and I wanted to give her a good time. She deserved it. I was glad I got her involved with my business because she did it diligently with all her heart. She was honest, and she wanted to protect me and my assets. I wouldn’t have been able to find anyone more devoted than she was. I knew I was in love with her already. Everyone could see it, but I hoped she didn’t because I was hell-bent on letting her go. If I keep her, people will know she owns my heart, and her life will be in danger. I did not want to save her, only to kill her.
Telling my mother the truth about Roberto was wrong. Because of that, she refused to eat; when she did, it was negligible. I also suspected it was a ploy to stop me from taking the trip with Emma, but my mind was made up. Her broken heart was her husband’s to mend. I knew she would be shocked when I left, and I did not care.
My mother was counting down the days. She did not care to see how mentioning it hurt me. She coldly begged me to let Emma go when the contract was over. It was as if they were all tolerating this because they knew it would be short-lived. How could she be too selfish to see that my heart belonged to Emma? That letting her go will break me in irreparable ways. How could she not know that I dreaded the day our contract would be over? Instead, she was busy talking about her feelings and what she wanted. She was a selfish woman, and I could now understand why my father acted toward her in specific ways. He wasn’t right, but she did not make it easy either.

To shut her up, I had threatened to make Emma’s contract duration indefinite, but I knew I wouldn’t do that. My mother took the threat seriously and did not speak ill of Emma again, but I knew I would not extend the contract. For Emma’s sake, I could not do it. I will be happy knowing she is safe somewhere instead of having my heart in my mouth that she might get killed because of me. Emma had not spent a dime from the account I set up for her. I expected her to move some of the funds and create a private account somewhere, saving for when the contract was over, but it remained untouched. I offered to pay her for her work, and she refused; I still did not get it. I intended to bring up her finances with her when we leave for the holiday. I left my office and walked to my room. I had gotten up at three in the morning to take care of some paperwork. Now it was six thirty, and we should be out by eight in the morning. Emma was already up when I entered our bedroom, and looking at her, I noticed she had showered. Miranda had packed our bags for us, but Emma was going through hers to ensure it was
satisfactory, which made me laugh. I did not have to go through mine because Miranda packed my back always. If Emma would be in my life permanently, I would have loved her to pack my bags.
She opened my bag, and I wondered what she was looking for. She went through the contents and then looked at me, frowning. Was the content not satisfactory?
“I know you have security, Luca, but we can’t travel light. Only the goddess knows what we will find there. With all the attacks and hate going on, you can’t put your life in your men’s hands. No offence; It is none of my business, and I am just passing through, but I do not want anything to happen to you, Luca.” She said, and I wondered why she was speaking like this. Did she know something?
“We need silver bullets, bracelets, a gun and protective vests. We also need a small first aid kit. “She said, and I widened my eyes at her. “We are going to have fun and spend some time together, not attack people,” I said, laughing. She nodded with a serious expression on her face.
“I know, Luca. I know, but trouble always finds you. You are the boss. If no one is planning shit, you should worry that a big one is coming. What better time to attack than when you will be relaxed?” She said, and I knew she was a bit right, but I knew it was unnecessary. Still, I wanted to oblige her, so I called Gerald to make the items available. “Tell him to bring them. We will be wearing the vests.” She said, and I shook my head. “No, we won’t. Taking you won’t be fun with it on your body. The vest will be in the way,” I said, and she blushed. Her pale skin had some tan, thanks to her skin regimen. Her dark hair looked even more beautiful and full than it used to. It had its natural curls, which made her. look very young. Emma was a beauty. The colour of her eyes was unusual but beautiful. We got ready and headed out. Gerald had brought what I had requested. I had a surprise waiting for Emma. I did not know how she would react to it, but I looked forwards to it.
My mother met us at the foot of the stairs on our way out.
“I can’t believe you will still travel with me in the state,” she said in tears. She had lost a lot of weight. My father hadn’t been home for a week, and I did not like the fact that he had left his wife. He should have carried her with him.
“Leave Luca alone, mother. He is not your husband. Call father if you need a shoulder or someone to hold you,” Catalina told her. I did not know my baby sister was in the living room. I was glad she told our mother the truth. My mother did not say a word. She just looked at me, hoping I would change my mind.
“It won’t work, mother; Goodbye,” I said, and she cried. “Who will protect us while you are away?” She asked, and that was an easy question. I turned to look at her and smiled.
“Father,” I said, and she frowned.
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