Flame of Love
Chapter 1 ( Death)
Elena Moretti(FL)
Why can’t you love me, Alexandro?
Elena Moretti(FL)
Why her? She’s lying to you—can’t you see that?
Lucia only wants your money—your power!
(She says trembling)
Alexandro Romano (ML)
Watch your mouth, Elena.
You know nothing about her.😡
Elena Moretti(FL)
I know she’s using you!
I see the way she looks at your name, your empire—not you.
Alexandro Romano (ML)
Enough!!😡
You’re jealous. That’s all this is.
Elena Moretti(FL)
Jealous? I’ve loved you since we were kids.
I gave up everything for you.😭
(Voice breaking) You think I’d poison her because I love you?
I would never—
Alexandro Romano (ML)
She almost died, Elena.
And you were the only one near her.!
And stop lying
Elena Moretti(FL)
Please… I didn’t—
Elena Moretti(FL)
Alessandro—please—
(The sound of a gunshot. A gasp. Silence.)
(faintly) I only wanted you… to look at me…💔
(Her knees give way. The room spins. All she can hear is the echo of his words.)
She dies
Bella De Luca (Childhood friend ML)
(Smirks) Finally!!
Chapter 2 (Reborn)
Elena Moretti(FL)
(wakes up)
(A sharp inhale. The scent of roses. The soft tick of a clock.)
(thinking) …
This smell. My room. My bed.
I was… dead. I remember the blood. His eyes. The cold.😰
(She sits up, trembling.)
Elena Moretti(FL)
No… this isn’t real.
(Her gaze falls on the vanity mirror. The calendar catches her eye — June 12.)
(whispering) June 12… a week before the engagement.
I’m… back?😱😨
Elena Moretti(FL)
(She stumbles to her feet, heart pounding, a dizzy laugh escaping her lips.)
(softly, disbelief) God, if this is a dream, don’t wake me.
If this is a second chance… then I won’t waste it.
Elena Moretti(FL)
(Her hand touches the engagement invitation lying on her desk — her name beside his.)
(thinking) I forced him into this.
I thought if I could keep him close, he’d learn to love me.
But all I did was chain him — and destroy myself.
(A knock on the door breaks her thoughts.)
Niccolò Moretti(FL father/Ex Right Hand)
(cheerful) Elena! The Romano family will be here this weekend.
We’ll finalize the engagement papers.
Elena Moretti(FL)
(quietly) Papa… I don’t think there will be an engagement.😌
Niccolò Moretti(FL father/Ex Right Hand)
…What did you say?
Elena Moretti(FL)
I don’t want to marry Alessandro Romano.😖
I’ve decided to continue my studies — finance, MBA. I want to work.😔
Lucas Moretti (FL brother/ RH of ML)
(Her father blinks. Lucas, her brother, who’s leaning on the doorframe, nearly chokes on his espresso.)
Wait—what? You’re breaking the engagement? Did you hit your head, sorellina?
Lucas Moretti (FL brother/ RH of ML)
I mean you were hellbent on marrying him
Elena Moretti(FL)
(I don't want to get killed) Anyway😮💨
Elena Moretti(FL)
(smiling faintly) Maybe I did. But I’m fine now.
Niccolò Moretti(FL father/Ex Right Hand)
(half in shock, half relieved) Elena… I never thought I’d hear those words from you.
Lucas Moretti (FL brother/ RH of ML)
Finally! Maybe now Alexandro can stop looking like he’s headed for his own funeral every time he sees you.
Elena Moretti(FL)
(laughs softly) I know, I know. But I really mean it this time.
Niccolò Moretti(FL father/Ex Right Hand)
(Her father chuckles nervously, exchanging a bewildered glance with Luca.)
I don’t know what’s gotten into you, figlia mia… but I like it.
Chapter 3 Aftermath
Author
(The Romano mansion feels unusually quiet. The golden light of afternoon filters through tall windows. In the sitting room, Alessandro’s parents sit across from Bella. A tray of untouched tea rests between them.)
Sarah Romano (ML Mother)
(softly) So, it’s true…
Bella De Luca (Childhood friend ML)
(pretending surprise) About the engagement? Yes. Elena’s father informed you, didn’t he?
(finally she is out of my way)
Bella De Luca (Childhood friend ML)
(Her tone is polite, but there’s a flicker of satisfaction in her eyes. Rafael notices, but says nothing.)
Rafael Romano (ML Father/Ex mafia king)
(leaning back) I didn’t expect this. That girl’s been in love with Alessandro since she was a child.
Sarah Romano (ML Mother)
(quietly) And she was good for him. Honest. Devoted. Real.
Bella De Luca (Childhood friend ML)
(Bella lowers her gaze, fingers brushing her teacup, a faint smile tugging at her lips.)
Maybe she realized she wasn’t ready for this life. Not everyone can live in our world.
Sarah Romano (ML Mother)
if she isn't no one is
she is a top assassin
Author
(Silence stretches, heavy and tense. The sound of footsteps approaches. Alexandro enters—suit jacket half-buttoned, expression unreadable.)
Alexandro Romano (ML)
You sent for me, Father?
Rafael Romano (ML Father/Ex mafia king)
Sit down. There’s something you should hear from us first.
Alexandro Romano (ML)
(A pause. Alessandro’s eyes drift from his parents to Bella, who offers a gentle, almost sympathetic look.)
Rafael Romano (ML Father/Ex mafia king)
The Morettis have… ended the engagement.
Alexandro Romano (ML)
(The words hang in the air. Alessandro blinks once, slowly. His jaw tightens, but his expression remains calm.)
She ended it?
Sarah Romano (ML Mother)
(nodding) Said she wants to continue her studies. Finance
Alexandro Romano (ML)
(A faint shift—something like confusion flickers in his gaze.)
(quietly) Finance?
Bella De Luca (Childhood friend ML)
(lightly) It suits her, doesn’t it? Numbers can’t break your heart.
Sarah Romano (ML Mother)
Enough, Bella.
(Bella falls silent, biting her lip. Rafael folds his hands, watching his son closely.)
Rafael Romano (ML Father/Ex mafia king)
What will you do, Alexandro?
Alexandro Romano (ML)
(A long pause. The room seems to hold its breath.)
Nothing.
Alexandro Romano (ML)
(staring at the floor) She’s free to do what she wants. It’s better this way.
(His voice is steady, but there’s something missing from it—something hollow. He turns to leave, but his mother’s voice stops him.)
Sarah Romano (ML Mother)
Are u sure ?
Alexandro Romano (ML)
(Jaw tightened) yes
Sarah Romano (ML Mother)
(He leaves. The silence that follows feels heavier than before. Sarah exhales, looking at Rafael.)
He says that… but he’s already thinking about her.
Rafael Romano (ML Father/Ex mafia king)
(grimly) Then God help him. Because once a Romano starts thinking, he never stops.
Bella De Luca (Childhood friend ML)
(Bella lowers her gaze, hiding the faint smile that plays on her lips, walking away.)
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