Chapter Fifty
"Papa, why are you sleeping?" I feel my eyeballs being pried awake.
"Come on, let's go! We get to see Zia."
I look up to see Bella shaking me awake with her tiny palms on my duvet.
"Bella let Papa sleep," I say half-awake.
Tati rolls over, yawning, and places the pillow over her head.
"But Papa, the suns awake, Let's go!"
As much as I want to lay in bed and sleep, I know that will not happen. Bella is a very persistent four-year-old, and apparently, she is on a mission.
"Alright, Alright, princess, I'm getting up," I say as I lift the cover, leaving the warmth of the k
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Fifty-One After leaving the Don's Office, I feel like the air has left my lungs. My heart feels heavy, and my mind is in a daze. Does Vito realize what he is asking of me? I have spent my whole adult life trying to forget the things that I have done and seen. My father had been grooming me and showing me how to run the family business. A part of me knew that my father's company went further than just arms smuggling and illegal drugs. I hoped that I would never have to get my hands dirty or watch what goes on at my father's compound. It was on my fifteenth birthday that I lost all and any respect I had for my dad. I remember the day so vividly. The company had been short on money from their sales. I am not talking about small change either; we were missing millions. My dad's trusted advisor, Ivan, found the
Chapter Fifty Two Axon has been so cold and distant. I don't know what happened at Bianca's house, but whatever it was, it wasn't good. Bella was devastated when Axon got into the car and demanded us to leave. She's been begging to see her aunt since we've arrived. The ride back to my Papi's house was quiet and awkward. It's strange Axon is acting like he did after Bennie was born. It's almost like he is hiding something. I'm starting to wonder if coming to Italy to see my parents was such a good idea. At least I have my Mamma to spend time with me. Today we are going dress shopping while Axon and Papi are watching the kids. It feels awkward having constant surveillance on us. In America, I have one bodyguard, yet here I have an army. It would be nice to go shopping like an average person and not worry about my family's safety. I pick up my phone and try to call Bianca once more. It would be nice if she would go with me as she promised. I feel
I rake my hands through my hair and pace the room back and forth. Tatianna has not eaten in days; she's been lying in our bed. Late at night, she's been waking up screaming. No matter how hard I try, I don't know how to fix this.Today is the day of the meeting, and it's the day I have been dreading. I'm hoping we will get a lead on who set the bomb. Why would anyone want Tatianna dead? Just the thought of losing her makes my blood go cold. I can't imagine how Tatianna's brother Rafael is feeling. I didn't know Laura, but I knew that Tatianna was close to her, making it even harder. I can't let Tatianna leave knowing her life is in danger. It took some persuasion, but Rafael understood. I think he is more set on revenge than I am. He will stay here with Tatianna to make sure she is safe while I attend the meeting.I finish getting ready and head to our room to
I lick my lips in anticipation. In my hands, I have the number of the Barone Family crime boss. Revenge is almost mine. I can taste it. Very carefully, I dial Carl Barone. The phone rings, and I hear a man's voice pick up. "Benedetto, I have been expecting you. I heard you're back to run your father's business." I take in a deep breath to calm my nerves. "Carl Barone, you know so much about me. It only fits I get to know you." He pauses for a moment. "Listen, Benedetto, I am kind of in the middle of something. Perhaps we can arrange a business dinner and catch up. How about Geo's at 7:00 pm tomorrow?" I know that place. It's one of Carl's many front businesses. If I go, it could be a trap, but then again, it might be the only way to gain his trust to carry out my plans. "Sounds good. I'll be there." "Ciao," Carl says, and then the phone goes dead. There's only one man I trust, and that's Marco. Despite what Vito
I take a deep breath and exhale, and the sign Geo's is lit up in red. I have Marco right beside me as my right-hand man, literally. There's an army of my men hidden in plain sight waiting for my cue. Even with all of my precautions, it doesn't feel right. My gut is telling me not to trust Carl Barone. I brush the feeling away and enter the door. A large man at a six-foot-two stature greets Marco and me and pats us down. Instantly I pull off my harness and gun to set it on the nearby table to show I mean no ill harm. Once the man is satisfied, he leads Marco and me to a room in the restaurant's back. Men are sitting around chattering, and the smell of cigar smoke covers the air. Women in revealing outfits surround the table. At the head of the table is a balding man with a large belly gut, smoking a cigar. Sitting beside him is someone I never thought I would
I pushed La Reina away from me and glared at her with a look of disgust. "I have no idea what you are talking about. I would never do such a thing. I miss my brother and my father terribly, which is more than I can say for you. Now, if you'll excuse me." I turn to walk away as she shouts after me. "This isn't over, Benedetto. I know the truth. I know you killed Vinny. Mark my words Benedetto. I will have my revenge." I brush off her comment. It wasn't until I got into the car that I read over that text I received before coming to Italy. She was the one who sent that text. Could she have been the one who attempted Tati's assassination? I brush the thought from my mind La Reina is too stupid for that. She is only speculating. No one knows the truth except for Vito and
I stare at the two in shock. How could this be? The woman resembles Axon, but Axon’s mama is dead. I watch as her crinkled eyes look adoringly at him. I know I shouldn't meddle, but shouldn’t Bianca be here? I still have no idea what happened between Axon and his sister, but it’s high time for a family reunion. Discreetly I slip my phone from my pocket and snap a picture of the two hugging and send it. Bianca won't answer my calls, but just maybe this will get her attention. A few minutes later she replies. ‘Is that my Mom?’I type back a simple ‘yes’ and instantly she replies ‘I’m on my way.’I put the phone back into my pocket so I don’t draw attention to myself. My papa stares at the woman like he has seen a ghost. Eventually, Axon and his mother break apart. “Mama I thought you were dead!” Axon exclaims as tears of joy fall down his face. “I’m so
I stare at the crumbled statue in shock. All this time Paul accused Marco as the rat and it was him. Something told me there was something off about that guy. I reach for my phone to call Marco to gather only the best men, and do as the God Father asked.Only I'm interrupted by some unexpected visitors. Bianca comes into the room with her head lowered and Marco comes trailing in behind her. She doesn't even look at me,instead she goes straight for Mama and hugs her for dear life. My heart aches, this is a bittersweet reunion. I wish my sister would forgive me,but she's stubborn. Hell even Marco has forgiven me and he is the one I punched. I ignore the two's reunion and head straight over to Marco and whisper in his ear. "Marco, make the call and gather my men. The house needs to be swept ,and we need to be escorted to the safe house." Marco pulls away from me with a serious expression. "I'm on it boss!" He leaves the room in an instant to make the arrangement