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“Nooooooooo” a shriek escaped from her mouth. Aspan and AMber rushed to her. SHe was gasping for air , her breathing was harsh. ASpan and AMber rubbing her feet and hands.

“SHhhhh! Rapunzel. See I am here to save you . Tell me beautiful …..I won’t let harm you.” Nandini became stone suddenly and looked at Aspan then Amber. Her eyes filled with tears. Her lips moved to say something but she stopped herself and frowned. SHe pushed Aspan and said

“I am Okay MAster. Let me do my work. I have already wasted my time. Thank you for the help”

Nandini enunciated which left Aspan flabbergasted.

“Oh so Madam Now showing me attitude. Listen Rapunzel! I agree that I didn’t find you on time but please trust me I tried everything to find you. Even …..” Nandini cut him in his mid sentence.

“Please MAster I don’t want to hear anything” She said in her cold voice suppressing her agony.. Aspan was shocked to see her condition. He cursed himself to let all this happen. His phone was ringing continuously . He looked at the caller ID and found it was from Falcone. He irritated by his behavior, now he was pissing him off. He picked up and shouted

“W…W..WHat” he sounded very pissed off now “Okay I am coming!”

He moved to Nandini and instructed

“Okay , Now listen and obey your Master. Enough of your tantrums. Just stay here till I come back. I won’t tolerate disobedience ….”

Saying this went out and Amber also started to go with him but stopped and looked at Nandini with pitiful eyes.

“You make me remember someone but who I don’t know” AMber mumbled.

In Study Room

Aspan entered the room and stood there without any emotion. Falcone chuckled at his childish behavior. Amber stood behind Falcone and gave a file to sign. Falcone closed the file after signature

“ Alright Fratello! Everything was set and you have to welcome our guest after three hours. TIme is running out there. I have planned a family feast . Call that good for nothing maid. AAhhh it's been a long time since she has been back from work” Falcone enjoying Aspan’s facial expression after announcing Nandini’s name. As expected Aspan again fumed and uttered

“ Eldy what enmity you have with her. She was weak and let her rest. She got consciousness before half an hour. You asked me and I am here. Well who are the guests you invited for the feast. Since I know you never……. ” Aspan was abruptly cut by Falcone’s hard gaze

“Dismissed”

He was pissed off with the over dramatic and over questioning attitude. Falcone stood up and started to go in the mansion of Aspan. But he just opened the door of his study and found Nandini standing there with a tray of Juice for everyone. Aspan was furious and came in front of her ignoring Falcone

“ Why are you here again?” Aspan controlled himself and whispered

“I am sorry Master but this is my work. I am hired here for work not to take rest . Thanks for your kind help Master” SHe averted her gaze from Aspan to Falcone which Aspan noticed and glared at Falcone. Falcone shrugged and sit on the couch showed her two fingers to come in. Nandini entered and served juice to everyone. Falcone knowingly spilled the juice over his juice and looked at Nandini. Nandini noticed his gaze and started to wipe his shoes. Falcone smirked at her but this boiled the blood of Aspan . He hit the glass of juice which spilled over the floor. Falcone again looked at Nandini and Nandini rushed outside of study. After two minutes she came back with a wiper and started to clean the spilled juice. Aspan held Nandini’s hand and shouted. He threw the wiper aside

“What the Hell are you doing Rapunzel? Tell me what he has done with you that you are doing this outlandish work. I will not judge you and take you out from this hell” Aspan’ s tolerance was losing bit by bit.

“T..T..There is nothing like this Master. He o..o..offered me a j..j..job with g..g..good payscale . I needed it so I a..acepted his offer. I..I..I d..don’t want to go anywhere.” Nandini stuttered which gave hints to Aspen. Nandini’s shaking form and twitching in her fingers were some gestures which answered his unasked answers.

“Oh he was offered a job and you accepted . very well then tell me you were doing the job of a Teacher and here you are doing maid work. Are you listening to yourself? Or do you think of me as brainless? Hhhah '' ASpan deadpanned which she heard for the first time after meeting Aspan.

Nandini was on the verge of crying but handled herself again “ It’s my choice Master Aspan. I needed money and Master Falcone offered a good amount so I accepted.” Nandini replied, which worked as oil on fire. Aspan wanted to know what could be the reason for her doing all this . He knew she was a selfless and unharmed person. That was why he started to ask questions so that she became uncomfortable and she blurted out all the truth.

Nandini ignored Aspan and started her work of wiping the floor. Suddenly Bella entered the room and everyone’s head spined on Bella. She walked to Falcone gracefully which irked Aspan. He looked at Amber who was watching everything silently. He was going to bash on her.

“ Bella took this maid to the kitchen, I heard that she made awesome and delicious food so today’s feast will be prepared by her only. Prepare food for fifty people here is the Menu. Follow every rule and code of conduct while attending guests.” Falcone ordered and Aspan gaped , he tried tro say something but Falcone ceased

“Lot of time wasted due to her clumsiness and your questionnaire. I am not answerable to anyone and also not forgive the mistakes. So choose wisely both of you….Keep your business away from my house.” Falcone stood up and went away. Bella asked Nandini to follow her to the kitchen.

First Bella was angry due to insecurities but later she understood that Nandini was just a toy of Falcone to torcher. She took Nandini to a massive kitchen which amazed NAndini, If the situation was different she would have adored this place but here she was to work only and Nandini decided to be away from Aspan.

Bella threw a paper on which she had jotted down all the dishes for the evening. Nandini was surprised to see the menu but she didn’t say anything. She picked up the paper and started her work which angered Bella. She twisted Nandini’s hand back in opposite side and shouted

“How dare you to anger our Master? I will not tolerate this. Do all the work and dare you to take anyone’s help. I am going outside for decorations. Don’t sit idle or else I will punish you by thrashing …” Nandini trembled and no words came out of her mouth. She blinked her tears and nodded affirmatively.

Bella stormed out and advised everyone to not help her. Nandini was not known about Italian cuisine but something she knew about it as Faith was very picky in her food. She had to make many things for herself with different cuisines. She also made pizza of various kinds when she got to know that Aspan was Italian. SHe smiled painfully remembering all her past.

This behavior of Nandini to Aspan was not unknown at all . For so many years he had known Nandini and was convinced that Falcone must have kept Nandini blackmailed? But she could share everything with him , Aspan was ready to help Nandini in every way . Everything seemed to be a well thought out move to Aspan because Nandini's fear , her gestures , Phalke's carefree attitude and all these had some sort of coherence .

“Rapunzel, I am here, don't be frightened of anyone. I will help you. Trust me. I will fight with all for you”

Bella called someone to break the news about what happened in Alberto's mansion . Phone rang and the person out there was shocked to hear an unwelcome maid had entered the territory. Most important two brothers were fighting for her.

Nandini looked at the list and was dumbfounded by the names which she never listened and read . It was a five segment meal . She was trembling thinking about the outcome if she didn't prepare food . The list contained Appetizers or Antipasto Carbonara Arancini , Bruschetta with Pickled Okra , Ricotta and Roasted Tomato Bruschetta with Pancetta

First Course or Primo . Pasta E Fagioli , Zuppa di Porcini : Porcini Soup , Red Sauce and Spaghetti

Second Course or Secondo . Baccala Alla Pizzaiola : Cod with Tomato Chicken Scallopine with Sage and Fontina Cheese Swordfish with Puttanesca Sauce Salsiccia Con Cima Di Rapa : Sausage with Broccoli Rabe Pizza minced lamb

Side Dish or Contorno Caramelized Fennel Accusata Di Renato Drunken Chestnuts Patate al Forno , Baked Potatoes

Dessert or Dolce . Tiramisu Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar Hazelnut Crunch Cake with Mascarpone and Chocolate Ricotta with Vanilla - Sugar Croutons and Berries

Wines to served Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Trebbiano d'Abruzzo Sampl Elegrel Lalerna del Massica Elana di Avellino Greco di Tufo Lacoma Cristi

Nandini was crying as noting was in her ability think to ever she knew that Suddenly a hand with handkerchief present in front of her She frightened took three four step back and looked down again a hand proceed to her approach , Nandini looked at the hand then face with terrified heart and found a known face but unknown. She agitated

" sorry Master " he huffed and smiled faintly

" No need to be scared . I am not a Master , only an employee like you ."

Looking her petrified he approached "Hi! My name is Amber . First in command of Capo . " he said coldly.

She backed three steps after hearing CAPO

"Umm I think it will take time for you to get accustomed to the routine and culture . Now tell me Why are you crying ? Do you know you have pretty eyes ? Tears not suits in it "

Now Nandini is more scared of Amber ,Amber understood her dilemma

" I am friend not your enemy . Tell me what problem made you cry. Trust me I will help"

Trust?? The second most valuable thing.

Nandini looked at him and said meekly "I..I I don't know about this meal , I don't understand anything . "

" Hmm " Amber looked at the list and cursed Bella mentally .

He went out without saying anything to Nandini . Nandini started to look everywhere like a lost child and then Amber came back and hand her a tab .

" You can take help from this , it will help you to sort things . Now don't waste time and your precious tears . Start preparing a feast and done, worry about this contact number saved with my name. call if needed " Amber went out but heard a faint Thank you.

He started to look at Nandini behind the window. Aspan noticed him looking at Nandini there and clenched his fist. He growled at Amber and Amber smiled shyly. Aspan gaped and said

" If I kill you Eldy will never question me. I am sure that you are aware of it. "

" Y…..Y ….Yes Boss"

Amber sprinted out from there but Aspan went into the kitchen and found Nandini busy cooking. Her manifestation made him furious but he controlled and went out. He kept his hand on window

Aspan mumbled looking at the figure working in the kitchen. His eyes were red and teary

"I have the same blood also and Eldy you pressed a wrong nerve of mine ……second time. If you know me then Beware! Because Aspan D'Alberto is a poison who kills slowly and painfully "

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