“Impossibile!” she exclaimed, eyes almost popping out of their sockets. “Don’t be like Maria, it’s—“I couldn’t complete my statement before she cut me off. The expression on her face still spoke volumes of the shock. This time with a more serious look in my eyes. She cupped her hands on her mouth. “Tell me it’s a joke Gui, tell me you are lying”, she wiped the invisible sweat off her face and settled her ass slowly on the single sofa opposite mine. I nodded my approval again “How did that even happen Gui, you barely left this home seven years ago and your father let you go to those parties—“, It didn’t happen while I was here Maria, I left remember, I was accused of theft and I didn’t do it”, “Yeah, I know Gui and you my trust till now but how did you—? I mean. Dominico— How did that even happen?”, she couldn’t get the whole news wrapped around her head like a veil, she wanted to unfold everything at once. “It was at a party in America. I didn’t know I was going to meet him there. I w
The Salvatore mansion was bigger and larger than ours. It had large rooms I couldn’t make out of what was in them. As I followed the lead of one of his men, the one I could sense was Dominico’s second in command, I ran my eyes through some of the doors facing the corridor on the right. When I thought our journey had come to an end and I would soon have to spill all the secrets that made me run from my home like a criminal on the run.“He is not in his chambers, I bet we would find him in the upper room”, He told me as he punched in the numbers on the elevator, the door instantly popped open and the man beckoned with his head for me to go in first. I did. Following all his instructions carefully.The elevator stopped the moment it reached the third floor. The house had its radiance and a sweet woody smell lingering from used perfumes and diffusers burning from the corners. I could barely trace it. He let me stay out for a while then later returned in a few seconds.“You may come in ma’
He stood. Shocked. Eyes fixed on me as I gave a vivid description of what happened that night. I could tell he still remembers my smell and how my hands felt on his skin the day we kissed in the bathroom corridor. He just cannot believe that he has a growing seed form his many flirtatious escapades. He has always thought himself as the smartest and the most dangerous but now I can see that asides the manly dominance he has there was really no big deal about handling a mafia team. For seven whole years I have kept the boy away from him and even when I returned to town he never suspected a thing until now that I needed help to protect Giorgio. He looked away, too ashamed to look me in the eyes for outsmarting him. His heart just couldn’t decide which part to begin with whether to get upset or help me secure a plan immediately.“Tell me it’s a lie Dominico, tell me she is just a bloody liar and a thief as she has always been”, Enzo was already panting like a bulldog wagging its tail read
I knew there was a problem when I saw her looking all bruised and sad, but I never thought it would be as serious as this. My hands akimbo, I stood perplexed and watched her disappear through the door. I shouldn’t have been so hard on her and I completely understand why she didn’t want the boy to associate with me. After all, I am a mafia lord, a bad influence on a smart kid like Giorgio. I was still having a long thought when I heard my name. “Boss Dominico your father seeks your presence this minute”, the maid told me and left. I puffed hot air from my mouth. For a very long time I haven’t been this confused and shocked but now I was because I couldn’t even remember whom I was with on that particular night. She smells and feels familiar but I couldn’t wrap my fingers around it. What if she was right? I thought deep as I strolled back into the inner chambers to meet my sick father. Or was she trying to tie that boy to me to spite my brother? The thoughts kept flooding my head and
Guilliana didn’t hesitate to bring the boy home the next day. I had told her to come at exactly 12 pm but she was here thirty minutes before the agreed time. The mom was quiet this time compared to other days. I have met him all jolly and fun. He had his eyes facing downwards to his shoes as I approached them in the waiting area.“Why didn’t you bring the boy to Guilliana?” I was concerned a bit and the moment I looked at the young lad before my convictions grew that he could be my seed. “Hey you okay? Why are you both sitting here? You should have—“I was still talking when she cut me off sharply. “You don’t want us Dominico, let’s just have this done with and we will be gone from your life forever”, she spoke in a tamed tone unlike the shaky one she had come with yesterday. I rolled my eyes, waving off her words immediately.“I guess we have to set out for the hospital then, we don’t want to keep the doctors waiting”, I told her. “Giorgio, you good?” I asked but he cleared his th
We got into the reception, I was in front with Giorgio on my neck, while Giuliana followed behind us like she doesn’t know why we are here. Good morning sir”, the nurse greeted with a bright smile starching on her face. I have always known her from the days I had to bring my father to the hospital for checkup and also book appointments with the doctor.“Lisa, good morning”, I answered her as she scanned from Giorgio to Giuliana still holding strong to the smile she had on her face.“Is Dr. Brian in”, I asked, holding her gaze.“Yes, he is but he has a client he needs to attend to at the moment. You do mind giving him sometime or maybe you can check back later or leave a message if it isn’t that urgent!, her tiny voice filled the hall. On the other side where loved ones who had come to see their sick friends or family, the nurses paced the hall to and fro and also spoke in hushed voices to themselves.“Well, it’s urgent and I really want to see him”, she looked into her computer and t
I quickly helped Giorgio into the car and when I saw she was about to go into the car I blocked her way with my body. She paused, looking me daringly in the eyes.“Why didn’t you tell me all these while Gui? I asked her. I didn’t know how I felt at this point, maybe disappointed that she kept a secret like that from me. “I had to hid him Dominico, it was for the good of the child, I don’t want him in your world, I don’t want him known by your enemies, that is the reason I kept him away from you, I don’t want to be in your life if that’s what you think this is”, she said the words with a hint of seriousness and brushed passed me. She got into the car and sat waiting for me to come take them home. Inside of me was the excitement of a man who had just been told that his wife was having a new baby but deep down I blamed Gui for not telling me about my heir on time. I got into the car and drove them right back to her house. She didn’t say a word to me while she got out of the car but I
I didn't know how to react when I got back from the hospital. Usually DNA results take a few days but this didn't take longer than an hour. I knew Gio was his actually but at some point I was nervous and scared that the tough Capo might reject my son and I do not want that. He had all the bond with him yet I couldn't trust him with that decision. “Gio, are you going for the Mediterranean gala night?” Maria asked as I sat thinking about all that could happen to me if I wasn't careful with the places I went to.“Gio? You hear? Her voice came ringing in my ears. “Pardon me?” “I asked if you would be attending the gala night. It would be fun and trust me you're enjoying yourself”, she went one with all she thinks I could do in a gathering as prominent as the Mediterranean gala night. It was a great event with a calibre of men from all the corporate industries as well as the government. Did I even mention the Mafia lords from all over the region? All the ones I have heard and haven't he
I received a quick call from the bank. All the while I have been battling with getting the money retrieved. Only my father seemed bothered about the whole thing. I wonder why Isabella and her mother never moved an inch or blinked twice. That morning before I left home Dominico sent his men to pick Gio for school so Maria and I had relief on that part. I was left alone at home because Maria had some new business partners she needed to meet with. Something she had hoped for months so I couldn’t ask her to take Gio or even wait for me. By the time she left I took time to study the documents I had received from Lisa and also checked my schedule for the day. I owe Gio a one day outing within the month and that’s something I am not even ready to jeopardize or cancel for any reason. I took the bag and strapped it over my shoulder. I hate to wear the mask except when I am going on a mission with the boys which rarely happens because I have all my enemies handled single handedly. The War isn’t
My father doesn’t seem to like how things are going. I don’t mind as long as it’s the truth. I was in my room dressed in my night wear when I heard the voices down in the living room. Maria was at the door as I strolled down. She and Gio were seeing their favorite hunt show when he shamelessly showed up at the door.“Don! I preferred to call him by his title.“Giuliana, what games are you playing? You have found out about the diverted funds and what now huh?” he asked with his brows arching to the side.“What do you mean Don Alessandro?” I asked formally. I needed to know exactly where he was driving and the reason he barged into my apartment without pre-information.“You know exactly what I am talking about and I need you to stop this madness before it is too late Giuliana Ricci’. He called me by my full government name. It was at this point I knew everything had gone sour and explicitly serious. The same way he had addressed me when he kicked me out of this house a few years ago. I
I stood by the window wondering, tears almost running down my eyes but I wiped it off immediately as I thought about the war that this might cause. There was no way I would let grandpa Giovanni know about the huge sum of money missing in the accounts. I looked out the window, wondering what plans she had in mind. Then my door opened,“Hello Ma’am”, the auditors are on the way out. Do you have anything else to do?” she asked, half of her body was outside while her face peered into my office through the space she had created between the doors.“Well, for now I don’t think I need anything, I don’t need any more information. I have gotten the answers I have longed to seek Lisa. Thank you”, I answered and took a deep breath of relief.“What are you going to do now?”“I am a leader Lisa, leave it to me”, I answered her without turning to face.“Okay, I am just one call away if you need me Ma’am”, she told me and shut the door. Pissed and angry I thought of several ways to avenge without loo
The morning sun stood bright from the horizon.The city kept its bustling as I pulled up just in front of the Ricci tower. I grabbed my bed by the side and got out of the car. My assistant rushed out of the building. “Good morning Ms. Ricci, I was scared you forgot about the meeting with the auditors today. I tried reaching but it wasn't connecting”, she spoke as she grabbed the bag from my hand.“I wouldn't miss today for any day Lisa. I have gone through too much for it”, I told her. My sun glasses rested heavily on my face as I strolled in through the front door. The sound of our heels clicked heavily on the tile floor as we hurried, heading to the elevator. She punched in the floor number as we stepped in then gave the go command. The elevator jerked a bit and began to move. I stood by the side, my eyes on the Rolex watch on my wrist.“I am almost late. I had to attend to my son” I informed her. In no time we arrived at the floor, the door opened and we stepped out majestically
“Is everything alright Gui?” Maria asked the moment I went into my apartment. Same one I have lived in years ago before I was banished like an outcast.“I don’t think everything is alright Maria Grandpa Giovanni sounds so weak and I fear he might not make it past a few weeks more. I am so scared of facing the reality of his departure”, I confided in her. Gio had already ran off to his room to get his tab as usual.“Mom, have you seen the figures yet? De Ricci conglomerate made a huge amount of money recently under your supervision mom, this is some good news, grandpa would be happy”, he said. Oblivious of the fact that my dad isn’t who he thinks he is. He is being manipulated by the wicked witch of his and her daughter by the side. The thought of Isabella suddenly brought pain to my heart and bile to my throat. My face darkened as I thought about all the havoc her presence and that of her mothers’ have done to my life, family and business.“Gui, I can see the anger and fear in your ey
I guess grandpa’s words were just too much for all of them to handle and with the way he kept me by his side like the little girl he has always known made me smile ear to ear. Isabella and her mother had a sly spiteful look on their faces but I didn't care. There was no point having a riff with them when I know that I have gained grounds in the family as the only heir before Giorgio. “Grandpa, you speak of me with so much love and admiration”. I told him, kissing his old greyed hands. He smiled weakly. A tiny drop of tear hanging on the side of his eyes. I could see he was in pain from the ailment but there was nothing I could do at this point. I wanted him to live for me or better still let my father die in his place so that Giovanni can stay with me a little longer. I wouldn't hesitate to take that option if I had the chance to. Looking over at my father, I couldn't quite grasp the expression on his face but I could tell he too wasn't happy with how my grandfather spoke about my g
Maria and I drove off to the house. I couldn’t bear to leave my son under Dominico’s care at least not that I really need to keep an eye on him and not now that he just played a silly game on me. I was scared my son had been kidnapped or something bad had happened to him. I appreciate Dominico’s attempt to be in the boy’s life but he was doing it the wrong way, maybe just to spite me I wasn’t sure but what I am sure about is I am not going to let him teach my son the Mafia ways nor his silly Mafia rules. In no time we arrived at my family Villa, our cars stopped just a few steps away from the main building.“C’mon Giorgio, I need to get you changed from those clothes as soon as possible” I spoke as I hurried out of the car.“But Dad says I could wear them”, he refuted.“No son, not today, you can’t stand there dressed like a mafia, I never want you to be any of that’, I answered him. Maria nodded her consent to him and he looked down with guilt. I could tell he wants to bond with his
I knew Giuliana was never going to let me take the kid after school and when my men told me the boy was still in school thirty minutes after closing I made sure to drive down myself. I feel bad making her run helter skelter thinking the boy has been kidnapped but I also wanted her to learn a lesson. The boy was now a part of my life and nothing must happen to him. I walked closer to her and whispered in her ears.“Tell your friend to put that toy away, look around you. My men are everywhere, you two alone can’t win” The moment I said the words she punched me in the mouth.“Ouch! Why the hell are you so aggressive?” I asked her.“How dare you trick me and then act like everything is fine. Do you know how scared I was, you connived with all those people to lie to me”, I was so pissed ready to give him another hit but this time he held my hand so tight. Maria grabbed Gio the moment she saw the fierce war was about to happen. Thankfully Dominico is not the type to hit a woman. I grabbed h
I hurried out of the building, my heart racing, my heels threatening to tear the earth as I ran with force. Maria was still on the phone when I got to the car.“You need to drive down Gui and please be calm”, she said the words and ended the call. What does she even mean by being calm? My son is missing and that’s what I get? I was pissed at myself for not driving myself to pick him up. With my hands trembling I turned the car on and drove off the scene. I put a call through to Dominico several times but he didn’t answer. I drove a raven mad. Curse and yelled in the car as I finally arrived at the school premises. There was still no point telling my father about it because of late he has chosen to take sides with his beloved wife and her daughter. I could tell from the look of things that they weren’t even happy I came back with an heir. After the conversation I overheard from my father and his wife Francesca I knew I had internal enemies to deal with as well. The sound of their hushe