π€ FREDERICO π€
" Boss you have a ministers conference to attend with the ... Other Senators ... During lunch ..." My secretary Said as she tried to meet up with me .
" And your Elder brother Called ...he said you should be at the estate for dinner and that it's important ." She said and I looked away .
" Sir ...." She trailed .
" I've heard you " I said and she shut her mouth immediately .
I didn't want to stress myself thinking about nonsense .
My phone rang and when I brought it out it was non other than one of my men .
" Boss " he said immediately I picked but I'd strolled into my office to avoid disturbance .
" They've been delivered successfully " he said and I cut the call .
My family is one of the leading crime families of Italy ...we rule the Italian mafia ,my elder brother Massimo is the Don whilst I'm the second in command .
We spread ourselves in different parts of the government to make our work easy and smooth .
I currently hold a very successful political career and the youngest at that in the field .
I checked my watch as I sat down in my executive chair and tapped my fingers slowly on the table .
My Brother wanted me to attend the dinner tonight ? I couldn't help but wonder why .
He and my mom have been acting wiered lately and to top it All my sister in-law Grace has been introducing me to different ladies every weekend .
I don't wanna imagine the nonsense running through their mind .
Massimo used to be very Arrogant heartless and emotionless ,hell that was a trait in all The De LUCA's but now love has made him something else ...once he's with his wife Grace ,he's a complete potato ...
Well he's still the mafia Boss who's feared for his ruthlessness ... because he's not nice with other people other than family .
He's 30 and I'm 28 ...I have Four brothers ...Massimo , Kristov Emelio and Sergio .
Kristov is a doctor and he handles everything concerning the medical aspect of the mafia .
Emelio is a Musician ...a very popular one at that , he helps with the mafia activities but he's always away due to his tours .
Sergio ...is the last brother and although he's our step brother who we share the same Dad with ...both we've never seen him as a different person because he's our Blood.
Sergio is a computer Genuis Brilliant and cunning ...he handles everything concerning our weapons and the escorts .
After spending some time in the office I left for the lunch meeting Which took My whole afternoon .
Immediately I drove into the De LUCA estate packed my car and got out the guards bowed in respect as I walked passed them .
" Good evening Boss " They greeted and I just walked passed them .
" Rico " mom said as she walked into my arms and I bowed so she could kiss my forehead .
" How are you where's massimo ? I asked and she chuckled softly.
" He's upstairs and would probably be down soon .. maybe Grace is at it again with her crazy cravings " she said and I looked away.
" Hey Rico" Kristov said smiling mischievously .
Why do I have a feeling like they're up to so something .
Why did they even invite me for this dinner .... something is definitely fishy .
It was normal to have dinner together in the estate ,but they where acting like this was a dinner of the lifetime .
I hope I'm safe ? I thought as I ran my fingers in my hair .
" Where's Emelio ? I asked and mom waved her hands .
" Oh please that brother of yours has definitely run off on one of those music tours of his .
" I only said I wanted fried chicken and veggies with ice cream and bread ....why can't I eat what I want ? This is so unfair even the universe knows this ! I heard my sister in-laws voice yell dramatically and that's when we all turned to see a heavily pregnant Grace matching down from the stairs and Massimo behind her pretending like she wasn't even talking to him .
" Massimo she's craving something " mom said in Italy obviously dissapointed with him for not listening to his wife .
" What she's craving mama is Definitely out of this world she wants fried chicken and veggies ...added with ice cream and bread ! That's pure madness " he bursted in frustration .
" See he calls me mad " she said Angrily .
" That's all you heard from what I just said ? He asked shocked .
" See immediately he knocked me up he thinks I'm mad now ...right ! She fired at Massimo .
I sat there Quietly, I wasn't the type to talk much anyways I was the Quiet type .
" Rico ...tell your brother " she pointed at me and I looked at her .
" Grace ...I think that's not a healthy mixture" I said and the expression on her face changed immediately.
" Look that's okay ...you can eat a fried hen ..we have no problem with it " mas said and Pat her back .
" Don't touch me I'm not hungry again " she said and we all looked at them in suprise .
" Ah but you where craving that " he trailed.
" I said I'm no longer hungry ..." She fired Angrily.
" Bambi you're hungry ...you can fry a full turkey I don't mind ...even if you cook it alife " he said trying to calm her down .
" This is definitely worth watching "Sergio said as he slump next to me on the chair .
" Since when have you been here ? He whisper asked .
" Before the drama began " I said as I scrolled through my phone .
"Why am I here ? I asked frowning .
" Dad and mom wants you to meet someone " he said like it was nothing .
Oh so this time Grace and mom weren't the master planners but Dad and Mom !
I Didn't ask further Questions .
" Please come in Mr De Nero ...it's a pleasure to have you Honor our invitation ... please come in Veronica " Dad said inviting the people in .
" Ha he got you a wife ' kristov chuckled from besides me .
" You're not saying anything ? Sergio asked eyebrows raised .
" She doesn't look bad ...she's sexy " I said and They smirked .
I wasn't the type to do love ...I don't even know why people believe in love ...it makes a man stupid ...
Very stupid ..I thought with a bitter chuckle .
The last time I tried that love shit ,it didn't end well ...she dumped me at the Alter ..
A place we where supposed to exchange our wedding vows
She left without a reason ...my heart burnt I was supposed to forget the incident ,but that thought me just how stupid I most have looked standing next to the priest waiting like a Complete baboon .
No woman's worth my heart ,that day my heart died and I moved on ....
Now I no longer do love ...I only fvck ...any woman that tries to act clingy I get rid of our arrangement immediately .
I knew I would need to continue the family circle by getting married and I wanted to do that for the benefit of the mafia.
Not because I was hopelessly playing prince charming for one Cinderella ...
Only the thought of love left a rotten feeling at the pit of my stomach .
" Rico ' I heard mom's voice and when I looked up I saw the Veronica girl extending her hands for me to give a shake .
" Veronica De Nero " she introduced herself .
" Frederico Deluca" I said and she smiled at me .
She was beautiful sexy and Elegant ...the tattoos where visible on her neck which only made me remember her ...the one woman who ruined my life back then .
We all retired to the Dinner table where we had dinner ,our parents talking about just how much our marriage would benefit the mafia .
I was Quiet the whole time and I could feel massimo's on me , knowing my brother he was trying to figure out if I was really okay with the arrangement .
Up until now they all believed I still habored feelings for my Ex fiancee .
I'd be a complete fool if I still habored feelings for that woman....
" Can you show me around ? Veronica asked and Sergio chuckled .
They all knew I was far from being a gentleman and with one glare from my mom , I stood up and extended my hand.
" Sure " I said and she stood up ...get dress was black , backless and elegant with a slit in front .
She was preety woman and knew just what she was getting herself into .
" You're Quiet " she said as we strolled together .
" I'm Usually like this " i said and she laughed .
" I've heard just how dangerous you De Luca's are " she said and I chuckled .
" You're also Dangerous aren't you ? I asked and she smiled .
" Can I call you Fred ? She asked and I shook my head negatively .
" No " I snapped immediately and she looked confused .
" You can call me anything not that " I said and she smiled .....
" I understand if you don't like that I just call you Frederick...you can call me Vero ' she said and I looked away.
" I prefer Veronica " I said and she smiled .
Her smiling didn't move me one bit.
These people weren't innocent as they looked and I knew my father was up to something with this Alliance but I'd let that slide for the mean time .
Since the estate was large I just took her back to the mansion and immediately she left with her Dad mom glared at Dad .
" Don't look at me like that Giovanna " Dad said and I looked away without a word .
" Rico " Massimo called and as he walked away I knew he wanted to see me so I followed suit .
" Don " I said immediately I got Into his office .
" Sit down ' he gestured towards the chair and I sat.
" What's going on in your head Rico ...let's talk " he said and I shook my head .
" There's nothing going on in my head , i think I should settle down too " I said and he looked at me.
" You know De Nero is no nice man ...you know why Dad is doing this ...I'm willing to put off this alliance ....you don't have to be compelled to ..." He trailed .
" I'm not compelled ..." I cut him off .
" Fine but what about her ? Are you completely over her ? He asked with concern .
" I don't know what you're talking about " I said and he chuckled.
She's already Dead as long as I'm concerned .
She's nothing but a cruel woman ...
ARIA ESPOSITO ...
TBC
π§ARIA π§ " Mom why are we here ? Why can't we go back home ? " Red fired Questions at me as I passed him takeout for dinner . " We're gonna spend this night at this lodge okay , I promise I'd look for a solution " I said and he frowned . " Did the landlady chase us out already ? He asked sadly and my eyes stung with tears . " It's okay mummy I was tired of staying there anyways this lodge seems nice ... there's a really cute bed " he said and flashed me a grin . I looked at his face as I smiled . Red wasn't a spoilt kid , He's very understanding and knows what I can afford ...he's never demanded more than I can offer ...and that has helped over the years . He sat down on The bed as ate from the takeout ...he was still on his school uniform. I rubbed my forehead tiredly as I thought of the next step to take . Italy was the only place I could run to at this point ...I just hope Ann would accept me in her life . We used to be so close ,she was my best friend and a soul sister .
π€ FREDERICO π€ " Boss " one of our men said immediately he walked into My office and I looked at him without saying a word . " Madam Aria is back in Italy and it's Already been a days now " he said and I looked at him like he'd lost it . " How does that news affect me ...? I asked frowning. " Sir Actually she Came with a child who looks exactly like you ..." He said and I stared at him like he'd lost it Aria wasn't pregnant before our supposed wedding which she ran away from now was she ? I wondered . " How did ...you get this news ? I stuttered . " The young Boss " he answered and I didn't need someone to tell me it was Sergio . He had eyes everywhere and only he would get such a news . Why then did he not inform me about it ? " Fine ...you may leave " I said and immediately he left , I tried to Work but couldn't . I Got up from my Sit and walked out of my office and Drove straight to the De LUCA estate . I really needed to talk to Sergio that instant . " You called " S
π§ ARIA π§ " You left me on the Alter Aria ...what's more evil than that ? He bursted Angrily and my eyes stung with tears . " I slept with someone else okay , Red is my son....." I spat frustratedly " Red ...you named him after me right ? Frederico junior ! He spat and I tried to get down from the bed but he pulled me right back on the bed . " I Hate you " I spat in fear . Red could walk in through those doors any moment and that'll further complicate things .. " Mom" I heard his voice and my eyes widened in pannick . " Momma ...! Are you okay ...? " He asked in pannick and I looked back at Fred who had a smug look on his face . " You need to hide ....you definitely need to ...." I trailed . " Why ? You're scared today would be the end of the web of lies you told our innocent son ...!" He snapped . " Don't you dare call him yours De Luca , he's mine he's my son ..." I cried out . " Your so. ...n ...you definitely Amaze me Aria ...he's my son too after all ...I put him in th
π€ FREDERICO π€ " You went to her House ? Rico ...Wtf is wrong with you didn't we already agree that you wouldn't confront her just yet ? Sergio asked as he ran his fingers in his hair . " I didn't tell you what happened so you would attack me , I only told you because I'm thinking of sueing her " i said and Dimitri stared at me like I've lost it . " You want to sue a woman you still obviously have feelings for ? Now I'm definitely sure you Deluca's need a brain check up " He said and I stared at him like he's lost it . " Sergio you told him ? I asked frowning . " If we want someone to handle massimo when he finds out who best would it be other than Dimitri and Grace ? Grace finding out would have giving you the heart attack of a lifetime so I decided Dimitri was the best option . " Oh really....." I said and looked away . " Do you still love her ? He asked and I glared daggers at him . " I'm not capable loving anyone anymore Sergio and you know it " i said and he let it slide
π§ARIA π§ I paid the Cab driver immediately I got to the Address and as he drove ,a frown appeared on my face . I checked my phone to confirm if it was the address and my blood boiled at the thought that he actually set up a meeting in a night club . Who does that ? What does he take me for ? I wondered frustratedly as I called him . " Pick up Frederico ....! " O mumbled and took a deep breath in and out . " You can do this Aria ...Calm down don't get angry , you're doing this for Red" I muttered under my breath as I stared back at the night club . I walked in and the bouncer looked at me . " Ma'am you can't work into club looking like a Nun " he said reffering to my dress and I bit my lower lip softly . " What's wrong with my dress ? I wondered as I stared at the sleeve hands ..my chest area was covered since it was a long neck dress . It was free and ended just after my knees . I tried my best to look decent , Although my A*s was still bouncing when I walk . I wore simple
π€ FREDERICO π€ " You can't Boss me around Aria ...I want to be a part of my son's life 247 .." I said and watched as she opened and closed her mouth like a fish . " You know what I knew this would happen , just suit yourself " she said and I watched as her A*s swayed with each angry step she took but before she could walk to do the door i pulled her and slammed her back on the wall . " You listen and listen Good ..." I said and I She froze in fear . " Red is moving into the De Luca estate ... and there's nothing you can do about it " I spat angrily and she tried to free herself from my grip . " My son is not moving in with you Frederico , don't you have any shame ...you know how dangerous your life is ...you can't just drag my son into your mess ..." She spat and I felt my blood boil . " The Deluca estate is a safe place Aria ....I can take that boy from you but I'm letting it slide because I want us to come to an agreement ..." I said and she wiped the sweat on her forehead ti
π§ARIA π§ " So How did it go ? Did you you guys kiss and make up ? Anna asked excitedly and I threw my bag on the couch . " Kiss ? " I asked with a chuckle . " That's never happening in your dreams " I said as I slump on the couch . " Seriosely Aria you are so boring ..." She said and walked towards the dinner table . " You haven't had dinner yet ? I asked suprised . " How can I eat without my soul sister ? Now don't tell me you guys had a romantic dinner already " she teased . " Frederico set the meeting at his club ..." I said and her jaws literally dropped. " Haha I always knew he was bad*as " she laughed " It's baseless trying to make you understand , besides he didn't even buy the idea he's hell bent on having this his way ...I'm stressed . " I said and sat next to her on the Dinner table. " How's Red ? I asked. " He's asleep ..., Guy goes to bed early " she said and I rubbed my forehead tiredly . " I need to go job hunting Anna ..." I said and she smiled . " No need
π€ FREDERICO π€ I Walked out of my Room and mom was on the dinner table with my brothers wife . I'd ended up spending the night over at The Deluca estate . " I can't believe you'd be getting married soon " Grace said excitedly and Emelio gasped immediately. " Wait what ? You're getting married ? Why am I just hearing the news ? This is unfair" he said frowning. " I'm not getting married" I said tiredly. " Oh Emmy he is getting married " she grinned. " You're something else Grace" I said and she chuckled . " Wait don't tell me it's the Veronica girl ? He asked and I shook my head . " Actually Aria is back with my heir , Massimo wouldn't even listen to anything I have to say he's given me strict orders to marry her ." I said and Emelio sat down on the chair whilst trying to overcome the shock . " This is insane " he said as I explained everything. " What's more insane is you not having any time for family , your Dad is furious" mom said pointing a finger at him . " I just arr