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02:27ستقنentes هي犯ش
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02:44But Bianca didn't hide, she waited in her room to be taken
02:48And the man she waited for was my husband
02:50The room I was in wasn't mine, it was Bianca's
02:54That afternoon, my stepmother pulled me aside
02:56For once, her voice was gentle
02:58Elena, stay in Bianca's room tonight
03:00Yours is too far back, too quiet
03:02They'll never find you
03:03The men coming for Bianca are savages
03:05You've always been tough
03:07You can handle the rough play
03:09Bianca is fragile
03:10If she gets caught in the crossfire, it'll be a disaster
03:13I said nothing, I knew exactly what she meant
03:16By the rules of the claiming, the groom's men would storm in
03:19The woman was expected to fight and struggle
03:21It was called, the gauntlet
03:23The harder she fought, the more valuable she was considered
03:25The groom had to prove he could take her by force
03:28Those punches and shoves were real
03:31My stepmother studied my face, testing me
03:33Besides, Dominic has never been to the Meridia estate at night
03:36The front room? He'll find you faster
03:38Back then, I'd only wanted to make things easier for Dominic
03:42I agreed, I even texted him my room location
03:46But they'd been planning this switch all along
03:48A roar of celebration erupted outside
03:51We got her, the bride is ours
03:52Laughter and cheering rang out
03:54Followed by the sharp crack of celebratory gunfire
03:57I listened, but didn't move
03:58I knew exactly who they'd taken
04:01I could picture Dominic carrying Bianca through the crowd
04:03His men shielding them as guests hurled objects and blocked their path
04:07Bianca would hide her face against his back
04:10Pretending to struggle, how perfect
04:12I lowered my gaze
04:13Moments later, my door was kicked in
04:16A group of men flooded into the dark room
04:18Their footsteps, heavy and chaotic
04:20Someone seized my arm
04:22Hands began shoving and striking me
04:24I felt fists slam into my shoulders and back
04:27This was the gauntlet
04:28The harder the beating, the more the family valued the bride
04:31I didn't flinch or resist
04:33I let them yank me from my chair and drag me towards the door
04:36At first it felt like a formality
04:38But the violence quickly turned ugly
04:43Someone slammed my arm against the stone wall
04:49Fists began hammering my ribs with real, cruel force
04:52This was intentional
04:54The pain was excruciating
04:56But I didn't make a sound
04:58I should have known you were tough, Elena
05:00I finally understood what my stepmother had meant by calling me tough
05:04Just when I thought it would never end
05:06Someone stepped in to shield me
05:10Enough!
05:11It was a stranger's voice
05:13Sharp with fury
05:15He blocked the others
05:17Shoving the attacker's back with his arms
05:20That's the way it works
05:21The harder we hit, the more she's worth
05:25What rule?
05:26His voice dropped to a dangerous growl
05:29This isn't your wife!
05:31If someone was beating your woman like a dog
05:33Would you just stand there and watch?
05:35The room went silent
05:37He glanced back at me
05:40In the shadows
05:41I could only make out the sharp line of his jaw
05:43Then he bent down and hoisted me onto his back
05:47Who is he?
05:48He's taking this ritual way too seriously
05:50He carried me out in long, steady strides
05:53People chased after us
05:55Throwing things and blocking the way
05:56But his grip on my legs never wavered
05:59When he finally carried me out of my private courtyard
06:02He paused to catch his breath
06:07In the distance
06:08The faint glow of ritual torches moved
06:11That was the other group
06:13Through the bushes
06:13I heard their laughter
06:16Dominic was at the front
06:17Sweat soaked but wearing a triumphant smile
06:20Bianca was on his back
06:22Her arms wrapped tight around his neck
06:24His men were cheering
06:28I lay silent on the stranger's back
06:30As they drew near
06:33Torchlight flickered across my face
06:35Dominic's eyes flicked over me
06:37And Le Tui the Bormormie for a split second
06:39Then his gaze moved on
06:41Turning back to his men
06:42As he joked and laughed
06:43He didn't recognize me
06:46Bianca whispered something in his ear
06:48And he leaned in with a soft smile
06:51I suddenly thought back to three years ago
06:53When I'd returned to the Moretti estate
06:55To visit my father and stayed for a while
06:57The first time Dominic came to find me there
06:59He'd worn that exact same smile
07:01That day my father's men put him to the test
07:04They blocked him at the gates and roughed him up
07:06Just to see if a Russo truly cared for a Moretti girl
07:09He'd shown up at my door with a split lip
07:11And bruised ribs
07:13I asked if it hurt
07:14For my wife
07:15I'd take a lot worse
07:17He was a spoiled Russo heir
07:18Who'd never been hurt before
07:20Yet he'd taken a beating from my father's men
07:22Just for me
07:23He always acted like it was nothing
07:25But I knew the truth
07:26My father's men didn't go easy on outsiders
07:29Another time
07:31It poured rain
07:32He showed up soaked to the bone
07:34His shirt torn
07:36But the pastries tucked inside his jacket
07:38Were still dry
07:40I called him an idiot for coming out in weather like that
07:43Didn't want you to wait too long
07:45I held those pastries
07:46Staring at the cut on his cheek
07:48And thought
07:49This is the man I'll spend my life with
07:51But now he carried Bianca with that exact same smile
07:55Come on Bianca
07:58My vision blurred for a second
07:59Then sharpened again
08:01You're not gonna drop me are you?
08:03No never
08:03Are you sure?
08:04Yes
08:04Are you sure?
08:04Yes
08:04When did it all start to change?
08:07Probably three years ago
08:08When my father died
08:09I felt completely hollow inside
08:11I'll handle it
08:12Dominic cancelled everything
08:13To stay at the Moretti estate with me for two weeks
08:16Non salchare
08:17The day he had to leave
08:18He took my hand and spoke softly
08:20Elena
08:21You just got through the funeral
08:22And you look awful
08:23If my mother sees you like this
08:24She'll start on you again
08:25I don't want you putting up with that
08:26Just stay here at the estate and rest
08:28You've always wanted to take over the family business
08:30Right?
08:31I'll go back and smooth things over at home
08:33Then come get you
08:33I looked at him and nodded
08:35I was truly exhausted
08:36From the constant fighting with his mother
08:38Back then I believed he was looking out for me
08:41That he didn't want me to go back and face those cold stares
08:44Only later did I realize
08:45Distance doesn't create beauty
08:47It just makes it easier for him to love someone else
08:50Last year when Mrs. Russo turned 60
08:52Dominic came to bring me back
08:54The moment I stepped inside
08:55I saw my stepsister Bianca
08:57She was supposed to be in Palermo for work
09:00But there she was in the living room
09:02Arranging fruit
09:03Her movements smooth and familiar
09:04So she lived here now
09:06Dominic paused while taking off his shoes
09:08And explained
09:09Bianca's workplace is near our house
09:11She's staying here temporarily
09:12There wasn't a trace of guilt in his voice
09:15And I didn't push for more
09:16My stepmother had married into the Moretti family
09:18Long after Bianca and I were grown
09:20We'd never been close
09:22Over the years we'd only seen each other during holidays
09:24I couldn't quite put into words
09:26How I felt about her staying there
09:28Hey sis
09:30Don't worry
09:31I'm just crashing here for a bit
09:32I'll move out once I find a place
09:34I nodded but said nothing
09:36Back then I never could have imagined
09:38For three years I waited alone in the empty Moretti estate
09:41And all that time my little sister had been working in the Russo house
09:45Now watching Bianca on Dominic's back
09:48It all suddenly clicked
09:49I hadn't been waiting for him to bring me home at all
09:52I'd been waiting for my heart to die
09:54Bianca's voice drifted closer on the wind
09:57What about Elena?
09:59If she finds out she'll lose it
10:00She's all bark and no bite
10:01She'll get over it after throwing a fit
10:04He paused his voice lowering
10:05It's pitch black during the claiming
10:07I just made a mistake
10:09She'll feel sorry for me before she even gets angry
10:12Once she finds out I'll just smooth it over
10:16Bianca laughed softly
10:17My knuckles whitened
10:19One of his men spoke up suddenly
10:21Kappa what if someone else claimed Elena?
10:23The group fell quiet
10:24Then Dominic laughed
10:26You think she'd let anyone take her without a fight?
10:28With that temper of hers she'll tear the place apart tonight
10:30True
10:31No way Elena goes quietly
10:33Feel sorry for that poor bastard
10:34Wonder what he looks like now
10:37The laughter swelled
10:38I looked down
10:39He must have heard everything
10:42Heard them laughing about me
10:44Heard how they thought I'd tear the roof off
10:46But he said nothing
10:48He just kept walking
10:49At the gate of the Meridi estate we ran straight into them
10:53Torchlight flickered over us
10:56Luca
10:56Yeah
10:58It really is you
10:59You claiming someone tonight too?
11:02Yeah
11:03Which family?
11:07A neighbor family
11:10Picasso man
11:11Always figured you'd stay single forever
11:13Congrats
11:15Dominic took a step forward
11:17I felt his gaze linger on my back
11:19That look lasted too long
11:21Long enough I almost thought he'd recognized me
11:25Let's go
11:26Wait
11:30Dominic
11:30My ankle hurts
11:33What's wrong?
11:34Did you twist it earlier?
11:36I don't know
11:36It just aches
11:39Let's go
11:39We need to get to your place before sunrise
11:41Dominic didn't waste another second
11:43I'm gonna run
11:44I'll buy you a drink next time
11:48Their footsteps faded into the distance
11:54He really didn't recognize you
11:56I rested my face against his shoulder and said nothing
11:59My eyes stung
12:01His pace slowed
12:03Steps gentle and steady
12:04The moon was bright
12:05The road stretched on
12:07I had no idea where he was taking me
12:09But in that moment I thought
12:11Anywhere was better than going back
12:14Music filled the Russo estate hall
12:17The whole place buzzed with celebration
12:19Wine flowed freely
12:21And couples danced to old songs
12:23This was the party after a successful claiming
12:27By tradition it would last until sunrise
12:29Dominic sat at the edge of the crowd
12:31Phone in hand
12:32No messages from Elena
12:35That wasn't like her
12:37She never kept things bottled up
12:39If she found out I claimed the wrong woman
12:42She would have called screaming by now
12:44I already had my excuses
12:46It was pitch black
12:48Don't overthink it
12:49You're the only one I want
12:51I'll wait for her to blow up over the phone
12:53Then talk her down gently
12:55She'd hurl some threat
12:57And he'd smooth it over
12:58Done
12:59She never stayed mad at me for long
13:01But this time
13:02No call
13:04No text
13:04No yelling
13:07Capo
13:08Still waiting Elena
13:09Don't bother
13:10Signal shit out here
13:11Her area gets fine signal
13:13Then her phone's probably dead
13:14Or she didn't see it
13:16She's probably off beating someone up right now
13:20Dominic stayed quiet
13:21Elena had once told him
13:23I set a special ringtone for your messages
13:26Don't want to miss them
13:28I'd sit out in the courtyard till midnight
13:30Just waiting for you to call
13:33He didn't believe she didn't see it
13:35But he had no better explanation
13:37Alright quit overthinking
13:38This is your big night
13:40Your bride's waiting for you
13:42What are you doing sitting here?
13:44Tradition says once you've claimed her
13:46You stay with her all night
13:47Finish the ritual
13:48I told Beyoncé this was temporary
13:50I just got her out of there
13:52I didn't plan on
13:52Didn't plan on what?
13:54Capo this is the claiming
13:55Not a game
13:56You took her
13:57You finish it
13:57Otherwise you insult her whole family
14:00Besides
14:00You and Elena have been together for years
14:02She won't care about formalities
14:04Just get through tonight
14:05Dominic opened his mouth to argue
14:07What are you guys talking about?
14:09Dominic froze
14:10Dominic
14:10I know this one's fake
14:12But can we at least finish the ritual?
14:15Her eyes glistening
14:17I know you love Elena
14:19But can you pretend I'm your bride?
14:21Just tonight
14:22Dominic said nothing
14:24Bianca bowed her head
14:25Her lashes fluttering
14:28Toast the bride
14:29Toast the bride
14:31Toast the bride
14:33Dominic picked up his glass
14:35Linking arms with Bianca
14:36Light danced across both their faces
14:39Cheers and laughter erupted around them
14:42Loud enough to rattle the walls
14:44His eyes kept straying to the dark road
14:46Beyond the estate
14:47The same road he'd carried Bianca down tonight
14:50At the gate
14:51He ran into Lucas and Toro
14:53They met years ago at a family party
14:58They had a few drinks together
15:01Acquaintances at best
15:02That man had been quiet but steady
15:04The kind of man you could trust with your life
15:06Tonight Luca had been carrying someone too
15:09Said she was from another family
15:11She was thin
15:12Lying quietly on Luca's back
15:14Only a glimpse of her neck was visible
15:16The line of that neck
15:17The curve of her bowed head
15:19It had felt strangely familiar
15:20But Bianca had cried out in pain
15:22So he hadn't thinked again
15:24Dominic?
15:26Dominic?
15:27Is that okay?
15:28Yeah
15:28Then he stepped aside
15:31Pulled out his phone
15:32And dialed Elena's number
15:33He needed to explain
15:34To make sure she didn't misunderstand
15:42Finally someone picked up
15:44Hello?
15:45Background noise
15:46Sounds of people moving things
15:50Dominic blinked
15:53Let me talk to Elena
15:56Elena?
15:59She's not here
16:01We're packing up her stuff to send over
16:03Send over?
16:05Send where?
16:06Elena never lets her phone leave her hand
16:08Where are you sending her things?
16:09The woman hesitated
16:10Not expecting the question
16:13I'm Elena's aunt
16:14We have to pack her things
16:15And send to her husband's house
16:17Husband's house?
16:19So Elena was preparing
16:20To move back in with me?
16:22That made sense?
16:23He'd always planned to bring her back
16:25After the claiming
16:25Stopped leaving her
16:26At the Marathi estate alone
16:29Auntie
16:29About the claiming tonight
16:31There was a bit of a mix up
16:33Did Elena say anything?
16:34No, several families
16:36Did claiming tonight
16:36What would Elena have to say?
16:38Despite the words
16:39A sense of unease
16:41Surged in him
16:41Oh, I can't talk anymore
16:43We're busy packing
16:44Both Elena and Bianca
16:46Were taken tonight
16:47We have to get their things ready
16:48Dominic froze
16:50What did she mean?
16:51Both were taken
16:53Didn't I only take Bianca?
16:55As for Elena
16:56She would never go with someone
16:57She didn't love
16:58Auntie
16:59You said Elena was taken?
17:01Yes
17:01By the Santori family
17:03Dominic's throat tightened
17:04He couldn't speak
17:05He suddenly remembered something
17:07And his mind exploded
17:10Santori?
17:12Luca
17:12The man he met at the gate
17:14The one carrying a girl
17:16Saying she was his bride
17:17That silhouette
17:18That looked so familiar
17:21Elena
17:21She didn't fight?
17:23Fight?
17:24Why would she?
17:25A claiming isn't a bad thing
17:26She was as quiet as she could be
17:28She just went with him
17:30We all thought it was strange
17:31With her temper
17:32Shouldn't she have beaten the man?
17:33But nothing happened
17:34She just let him carry her away
17:36Dominic's hand began to shake
17:38Quiet as she could be
17:40Just let him carry her away
17:42No
17:43That wasn't Elena
17:46No
17:46That wasn't Elena
17:48That wasn't the Elena I knew
17:49He remembered talking to Elena
17:51About claimings before
17:52She had sat on his doorstep
17:54Swinging her legs
17:55Speaking excitedly
17:57The girls in Moretti family
17:59If they're claimed by someone
18:01They don't like
18:01They don't just let them
18:03They kick
18:04Bite
18:04And scratch
18:05They fight until the man
18:07Gives up himself
18:07You're so wild
18:09Who would dare claim you?
18:12Well it depends on who's coming
18:15If it's you
18:20I just put on a show
18:21Of struggling a little
18:22For appearances
18:25Just a little?
18:27Three times at most
18:29If you came to claim me
18:30I'd probably be the first
18:31To jump on your back
18:32So you wouldn't have to
18:33Take those hits
18:33This girl is so foolish
18:35Auntie Elena
18:37When was she taken?
18:39When?
18:40Tonight
18:41Right after you left
18:42Dominic opened his mouth
18:43But not a single word
18:44Came out
18:45Hello?
18:47Dominic?
18:48Are you still there?
18:49I'm here
18:50Why are you asking so much?
18:52Elena's husband
18:53Will take care of her
18:53You claimed Bianca tonight
18:55Didn't you?
18:56That poor girl's had it rough
18:57Take good care of her
18:59Alright
18:59I have to go
19:00We're still packing
19:01Elena left in such a hurry
19:03She forgot so many things
19:04We have to get them to her
19:05Bye now
19:06The line went dead
19:07The dial tone rang in his ears
19:09A steady
19:10Hammering sound
19:11Over and over
19:13He stood at the edge of the crowd
19:14White knuckling his phone
19:16Around him were songs
19:18Laughter
19:18Music
19:19All the noise of celebration
19:21Someone walked past
19:22Slapping his shoulder
19:23In congratulations
19:24Someone shoved a drink
19:26Into his hand
19:27Tugging him toward the dance floor
19:28Bianca waved at him
19:29From across the fire
19:31A soft smile on her face
19:32But he couldn't hear a thing
19:34While he'd been carrying
19:35Bianca away
19:36Elena had been lying
19:37On another man's back
19:38They had passed each other
19:39In the dark
19:40He'd thought she would fight
19:41Scream
19:42Resist
19:43But she did nothing
19:44Capo
19:45Where the hell are you going
19:47To get my wife
19:48What wife
19:50You claim Bianca tonight
19:52You walk out now
19:52You insult the whole
19:53Moretti family
19:55This was temporary
19:57Getting Bianca out of a bad situation
19:59That's it
20:00Temporary
20:00Capo
20:01You completed the ritual
20:02The whole Palermo
20:04Knows Bianca's yours now
20:05You leave her tonight
20:06She's got no standing
20:07No protection
20:08Bianca stood by the fire
20:10Watching him
20:11Eyes uncertain
20:12One night
20:13Stay tonight
20:15Keep up appearances
20:17Tomorrow you can do
20:18Whatever you want
20:19But tonight
20:20You owe Bianca that much
20:22Dominic clenched his fists
20:24Then slowly let go
20:25He walked back to the fire
20:29Where were you going
20:33Nowhere
20:33Bianca lowered her head
20:35Not asking more
20:36That night he sat by the fire
20:38Watching the flames flicker and die
20:40He watched the people come and go
20:42Watched the moon rise and slowly set
20:44He called Elena countless times
20:46It was always off
20:48At dawn he rose and left
20:51Dominic
20:52He didn't look back
20:54He drove back to Corleone
20:57The sun was just rising
20:58The hounds were baying
21:00And the morning mist was lifting from the vineyards
21:02He stopped an old groundskeeper
21:04And asked where Luca's villa was
21:06The man pointed toward a newly built villa
21:09At the foot of the hill
21:10He ran over
21:11The iron gates stood open
21:13But the house was empty
21:17Looking for Don Luca?
21:18He left at dawn with his new bride
21:21Said there was urgent family business
21:22And had to return
21:23Dominic stood frozen in place
21:27When did they come back?
21:28How should I know?
21:30Dominic stood before that empty house
21:32For a long time without moving
21:34He pulled out his phone
21:35And called Elena again
21:38Still off
21:39He scrolled through his contacts
21:41And realized he didn't even have Luca's number
21:44They were never close
21:45He didn't know where Luca lived
21:47What city he was in
21:48He knew nothing
21:49He only remembered last night
21:51The way Elena had lain so quietly
21:53On that man's back
21:54He rushed back to the Russo estate
21:56Picked up Bianca
21:58And headed back to Palermo
21:59The whole way
22:00Bianca was quiet
22:01Occasionally glancing at him
22:03Wanting to speak
22:04He didn't want to talk
22:05So she didn't ask
22:08But Elena wasn't at their home
22:10He had failed again
22:11In the days that followed
22:12His mind was still trapped in that claiming
22:17Just a little more
22:18Just a little more
22:20And he could have stopped his woman
22:21From being taken
22:24Dominic
22:26She no longer called him
22:27Brother-in-law
22:28She held a cup of warm milk
22:31You haven't eaten much
22:32These past few days
22:33Drink some milk
22:34Thank you
22:35Bianca didn't leave
22:37She sat beside him
22:38I need to talk to you
22:40Your mother refused to let you
22:41Legally marry my sister
22:43That was her condition
22:44For tolerating the relationship
22:46So you gave Elena
22:47A fake certificate
22:48To make her believe
22:49You were committed
22:51Then
22:51To save me
22:52From the Valentino family
22:54You
22:55A-registered
22:56A real marriage
22:57With me
22:58Bianca lowered her head
23:00Her lashes trembling
23:01You claimed me
23:02In front of the families
23:03Completed the ritual
23:05Made me your Donna
23:07Dominic
23:08Since it has come to this
23:09Why don't we simply
23:10Be together
23:11Dominic froze
23:13What did you say?
23:14Do you dare say
23:15You don't truly like me?
23:17You legally married me
23:20You completed the claiming ritual
23:23You made me your Donna
23:25You say it was to save me
23:27From Valentino
23:28But you never had to go that far
23:30Just admit it
23:31You like me
23:33As for Elena
23:34She's just not right for you
23:36All she cares about
23:37Is her dad's business
23:38She never even thinks
23:39About helping you
23:40With your work
23:40Or fitting in with your crowd
23:42What's she even gonna give you?
23:44But I'm different
23:45I know what you want
23:47And I know how to make your mom happy
23:49I can give you way more
23:50Than she ever could
23:52Dominic looked into those eyes
23:54That were nothing like Elena's
23:56Elena's eyes were bright
23:57Like stars in the mountains
23:59No secrets
24:00No pretense
24:01Happy was happy
24:02Sad was sad
24:03Plain and simple
24:04But Bianca's eyes were soft
24:06Like a pool of water
24:07That could pull you under
24:09Before you even realized it
24:10He suddenly asked himself
24:12Back when he'd go to the
24:13Moretti estate
24:14Bringing things for Elena
24:15Did he always bring a little
24:17Something for Bianca too?
24:19And later
24:20When Bianca said her sister
24:22Got the family business
24:23She had to find work
24:24Was it just because he felt sorry
24:26For how fragile she seemed
24:27That he let her move into his home?
24:29He wasn't sure anymore
24:30Was that casual kindness
24:32He'd shown her over the past three years
24:34Really just a coincidence?
24:36And when he saw Bianca smile
24:38Was that feeling in his chest
24:39Really just the affection of a brother?
24:42He didn't know when it started
24:43Or perhaps he always knew
24:45But refused to admit it
24:46He only knew one thing for certain
24:48Elena was the one he was supposed to marry
24:50The wife he chose
24:52The girl he was willing to give up everything
24:55Dominic snapped back
24:57Looking at her
24:57But thinking of Elena
24:58Thinking of her lying on that man's back
25:01Thinking of how she hadn't said a word
25:03Thinking of how she hadn't even bothered to struggle
25:05His heart felt as if a piece had been savagely carved out
25:08So the mistaken identity
25:10He thought no one knew
25:11Elena had seen it all
25:13So she walked away in the other direction
25:15Not long after his mother arrived
25:18Walked in already lecturing
25:20Since you and Bianca are registered
25:22Just live your lives
25:23Why are you constantly thinking about that woman
25:26Who ran off with another man
25:28And hasn't even come home
25:29Dominic knew she would say this
25:31In these three years
25:32Bianca had charmed her well
25:34She made her almost forget
25:35Who it was that used to be insulted in the kitchen
25:38Who worked until midnight without a word of thanks
25:40Bianca knew how to act cute
25:42How to speak softly
25:43How to buy expensive gifts to make her smile
25:46And Elena?
25:47Elena didn't know these things
25:49Elena only knew how to work hard
25:51How to be good to him
25:52How to stand there and wait to be seen
25:54But she was never seen
25:56Mother
25:58Elena didn't run off
26:00If that isn't running off
26:02What is?
26:03She was claimed
26:04Claiming our normal out there
26:06If she had you in her heart
26:07Why hasn't she come back?
26:09Because I have no right to ask her to
26:11His mother froze
26:13Back then
26:14You said the only condition for accepting her
26:17Was not registering the marriage
26:20So
26:20The contract I had with her was fake
26:23From beginning to end
26:24She was never truly my wife
26:26Since she isn't back
26:28I have no standing to look for her
26:30If she wants to marry someone else
26:33His throat tightened
26:34I don't even have the right to object
26:36Then who do you blame?
26:38I did interfere with the registration
26:40But the rest was your choice
26:41If you didn't like Bianca
26:43Why did you claim her?
26:44Why did you register with her?
26:46Dominic's throat choked
26:47He couldn't explain
26:49Saying Bianca was to help her leave
26:51Registering was for her status
26:52But saying those things now felt pathetic
26:55Even to him
26:56By helping her
26:57He had lost himself
26:58I'm telling you
27:00Everyone in the family knows about you and Bianca
27:02You legally married that girl
27:05You claimed her in front of the families
27:07You made her your Donna
27:09And now you want to discard her?
27:11What does that say about the Russo family?
27:15We're divorced
27:18What?
27:19We divorced two months ago
27:22I couldn't live with her
27:24Then what do you want to do now?
27:26What did he want?
27:27He wanted to laugh
27:28He wanted to find Elena
27:29But with what?
27:31He didn't even know if she still hated him
27:32He didn't even have the chance to use a divorce
27:35To force her to see him
27:36Three years later
27:37You're either locked in the Moretti estate
27:39Or driving across Sicily chasing a ghost
27:41Get out for once
27:43Dominic
27:43Every family sends someone tonight
27:45You should show your face
27:47The hall was crowded with the elite
27:49Of the most powerful syndicates
27:51Dominic wandered through it aimlessly
27:54Eyes passing over each face
27:56And moving on
27:57Three years
27:58He thought sometimes
27:59After her father died
28:00She had nobody left
28:01Maybe that's why she never went back to Moretti estate
28:04She'd had him once
28:05But what had he done with that?
28:07He'd made her wait three years
28:08Then carried another woman out right in front of her
28:10What had he actually given her?
28:12A fake marriage license?
28:14Empty words
28:15Three years of his mother's contempt
28:18He'd watched every bit of it
28:19And never once stepped in front of it
28:21And in the end
28:23On what should have been the best night of her life
28:25He walked away from her for good
28:28Was she somewhere doing well now?
28:30Had she already forgotten him?
28:38Dominic
28:38Isn't that Elena?
28:40The man was in a black shirt
28:42Focused
28:43Unhurried
28:43The woman beside him
28:47She was speaking to someone
28:49And her eyes curved into a smile
28:51That was the person he'd been looking for for three years
28:54Standing right there
28:55Close enough to see
28:58Elena
29:12Hello
29:13What can I help you with?
29:15Elena
29:16It's me
29:17She looked at him the way you look at someone you half recognize
29:20I'm sorry
29:21Do we know each me?
29:22I'm terrible with faces
29:23She looked at him again more carefully
29:26Mr. Russo
29:27It's been a while
29:28She genuinely hadn't recognized him
29:31Three years
29:32Dominic was gaunt and weathered
29:34No longer the handsome, dashing man he had once been
29:37Luca looked up then
29:38And glanced at him
29:40He said nothing
29:41Simply stepping closer to Elena's side
29:43It was a natural, protective stance
29:46You two
29:46Are you truly, truly together?
29:50Elena turned slightly to look at Luca
29:53That look was soft, certain, and natural
29:57Mr. Russo, let me introduce you
29:59This is my wife
30:01During the claiming you met her, remember?
30:03Wife?
30:04That's how
30:05How can that count?
30:06That was a mistake
30:08A blunder
30:08It was dark
30:09And I claimed the wrong person
30:10Claimed the wrong person?
30:12Mr. Russo, in our tradition
30:13A claiming isn't a kidnapping
30:15It's a silent agreement between families
30:17If the girl doesn't want it
30:18Can she be taken?
30:21If she truly didn't want to go
30:24She would have beat me
30:25Until my own mother didn't recognize me
30:30The words were a knife in Dominic's chest
30:32He remembered what Elena had said
30:34If it's someone I don't like
30:36I'll fight until he don't recognize himself
30:38But the truth was
30:40She had lain quietly on Luca's back
30:42Without a single sound
30:43He stood there
30:45Watching Elena turn her head
30:46To meet the other man's gaze
30:48If you're here on Russo business
30:49I can point you to the right people
30:51If not, you're in the way
30:54Elena
30:55Listen to me
30:56Listen to what?
30:57Listen to you say the marriage was fake?
30:59Listen to you tell me about your plan to swap brides
31:01So the fragile Bianca wouldn't suffer?
31:03You
31:04You heard all that?
31:07Mr. Russo
31:09Meeting today is fate
31:10But it doesn't mean you can harass my wife
31:13Luca!
31:14She's my wife!
31:15Luca said nothing
31:16Only looked down at Elena
31:18He had explained this to his wife before
31:21That night he had followed the crew to the Maradi estate
31:24But not for himself
31:26His cousin had wanted Bianca
31:28And dragged him along for support
31:30He couldn't refuse
31:31So he went
31:33But at the edge of the estate
31:35The cousin suddenly clutched clutched his stomach
31:38His face pale
31:40I can't, I can't
31:42That wine at lunch was bad
31:44I need a place
31:45He waved him off
31:46You go ahead
31:47Find Bianca and hide her
31:48Actually, she doesn't like me
31:49I just wanted to try if she'd accept me
31:52If she won't
31:53We'll just leave
31:54Don't let her suffer
31:55With that
31:56He vanished into the trees
31:58Luca stood in the darkness
31:59Feeling ridiculous
32:02He came to help with a claiming
32:04And the groom had run off
32:07He stood there
32:08Not knowing whether to stay or go
32:11Later
32:12He went in
32:14Not to claim anyone
32:16But to find Bianca
32:24And tell her to hide
32:27Then another crew poured through the door
32:28And started throwing their weight around
32:30First it was the motions
32:32Then it started being rude
32:34She didn't move
32:35Didn't fight back
32:36Just sat there and took it
32:38He couldn't watch it
32:39He walked over
32:40Crouched down in front of her
32:42Do you want to leave?
32:44She looked at him
32:46And her eyes turned home
32:48But she didn't crew
32:49She simply nended
32:50And climbed onto his back
32:52Perhaps that was fate
32:55If his cousin hadn't had a stomach ache
32:58Perhaps in her despair
32:59She really would have gone with
33:00Or perhaps
33:01After they found the mistake
33:02They would have parted ways peacefully
33:04Treated the night as a blunder
33:05But there are no ifs
33:07He and Elena decided to give each other a chance
33:09So they made the claiming real
33:10And so
33:11They found their current happiness
33:13Elena suddenly called his name
33:15Her voice soft
33:15Didn't you get your wish
33:17And claim Bianca?
33:20Dominic's throat choked
33:21I
33:23Bianca
33:23He and Bianca
33:25Had divorced long ago
33:26But what point was there
33:27In saying that now?
33:29Elena
33:30I claimed the wrong one
33:31That night
33:32I was supposed to claim you
33:33I thought you'd fight
33:34I thought you'd
33:35I never imagined
33:36Beanta kind
33:37I'll give Benham back to you
33:38I'll give everything back to you
33:40Give Elena back to me
33:41Elena smiled
33:42A light, faint smile
33:43Dominic
33:44A claiming isn't a game
33:45In our traditions
33:46A mistake is the will of heaven
33:48Heaven willed me to go with him
33:49So I went
33:50Heaven willed me to go with him
33:52So I went
33:52You claimed Bianca
33:54And I married Luca
33:56We're even
33:57Dominic stood there
33:59Shaking
33:59He saw Luca
34:00Gently put an arm around her shoulder
34:02He wanted to chase them
34:03But he couldn't move
34:05In the crowd
34:06Elena's back
34:07Grew further
34:07And further away
34:09The rain came suddenly
34:10And the crowd
34:11Began to disperse
34:13Dominic still stood there
34:14In the rain
34:15He suddenly remembered
34:16The summer years ago
34:17When he went to find Elena
34:19You fool
34:20I was afraid you'd be waiting
34:22Then
34:22Eyes bright like Shanton stars
34:25Dominic
34:25I'll wait for you
34:27Okay
34:27He'd made her wait
34:29For three years
34:29In the rain
34:31He suddenly laughed
34:31And he couldn't tell the rain
34:33From the tears
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