Chapter 9 Welcome Back Home

Camila's POV

As I descended the jet's stairs I felt the cold breeze rustle through my hair, it was sunny but the sky instantly turned cloudy, I could feel a storm brewing, I looked up as a drop of rain fell on my forehead,

This was all the warning I needed, I had gotten the message it was loud and clear, the heavens were trying to tell me that my life was about to take a shitty turn downhill

I followed Colin to the four Royce Rolls cars waiting for us, he opened the back door for me and I got inside

I restlessly looked outside trying to distract myself from the unsettling reality I was about to face, the destination to the mansion felt short, the car came to a stop in front of the gate and I felt my heart pound hard

I unknowingly held my breath as the huge golden gates of the mansion remotely parted open revealing the lush driveway beyond, sitting inside the car I was greated by the breath taking scenery outside, a large healthy lawn and beautifully pruned trees

The car came to a stop and Colin opened the door for me, I stepped outside and my eyes met with the grand mansion that gave a sense of majesty and splendor that was fit for royalty

With heavy steps I walked inside the mansion scanning any sight of that psychopath not that I wanted to see him, actually I kinda of dreaded meeting him

Young miss I see you have arrived I'll inform Mr De Luca said Alfred the butler as he gave me a small curtsey bow as I stepped inside, I nodded and watched him ascend the stairs

I felt like throwing up as he went to call Riccardo" just as I was feeling self pity I heard an unpleasant familiar voice behind me

Well, well, well look who the cat dragged into I heard him say, and as I turned around my eyes met with his

Standing before me was the person who made my life a living hell, my nemesis, my foe, my stepbrother Tristan " he stood tall with confidence and a charming smile that made ladies fall head over hills for him

The last time I saw him was two years ago, that was on his mother's funeral but we did not speak to each other , I looked at him with an open mouth, he had changed by changed I mean he was much hotter than I remembered, his messy jet black hair was a little longer and he was more muscular than the last time we met

Are you going to stare at me all day or say something I heard his sinister voice cut through the air, I looked away embarrassed as I couldn't believe myself out of all people , I was seriously drowling over him

There's nothing much to stare at" I said lying through my teeth as my eyes remained fixed on his

Feisty as ever it seems that some things never change even though you have" I heard him say as his eyes drifted off to my chest, then to my breast and then to the rest of my body shamelessly undressing me in daylight

I cleared my throat bringing back his attention to my face, a mischievous smile played on his lips as he came closer" too close

Welcome home Violet I have missed torturing you" he whispered behind my ears causing cold shivers to run through my spine

I looked at him shocked as his hot breath fanned against my skin, his blue eyes piercing through my soul, I flinched as he gently caressed my cheek with the back of his hand I took a step back only to feel his arm circling behind my waist, before I could react or do anything he roughly pulled me back causing my body to press against his hard chest, I held my breath as I had forgotten how to breath

And like a fool I stood there frozen in his arms just looking at him not knowing how to react, and before I even had the chance to " I heard a cold dark voice cut through the air, I quickly freed myself and turned around

My beautiful daughter has finally come back home" I heard Riccardo say with a pretensions smile as he descended the stairs wearing a grey suit, his height was average and his black eyes looked cold and intimidating he had lines on his forehead probably because of age and his short dark hair was turning grey

I felt disgusted at the sight of him, all I wanted to do was shut him up for good by that I mean kill him, the man really had the nerve to call me his daughter after ruining my life

Come give your father a hug it's been a long time he said, more like a command as his hands stretched open, I stood not moving as I passed him a loathing look

Don't be shy Violet I'm your father he said his voice laced with impatience and a threat" I stepped forward and forced myself to hug him, I felt disgusted as his hands roamed on my back, I quickly stepped back breaking off the hug

I have waited for this day, he said wiping off fake tears that weren't even there!!

So have I said looking at him with hidden meaning behind my words as I resisted rolling my eyes, he was such an actor I must hand it over to him he should have been a film star instead of a Mafia Don

Tristan have you greated your sister I heard him say as he looked at Tristan behind me

I don't think that concerns you" I heard him say coldly as he walked passed us going upstairs" I stood shocked mouth open at his reaction" I honestly wasn't expecting that

The way he had spoke to his father it was cold and his voice carried somewhat resentment or was it my imagination, it was obvious that him and Riccardo weren't in a good place which is highly unusual" for as long as I can remember Tristan has always been his father's favorite which is part of the reason why the was a rift between him and his siblings

As Tristan disappeared upstairs I tried to quietly follow behind hoping Riccardo wouldn't do anything, but to my bad luck he grabbed my hand and yanked me back hard, I stumbled losing balance but I did not fall

When I say hug me you should, without hesitating" he said threateningly as he twisted my arm but I did not flinch nor wince in pain even though it was painful

You're not my father I said pulling my hand away as I looked at him,

Don't make the mistake of disobeying me Violet you know what I'm capable of, behave yourself while there's still time he said with a threatening tone before letting go of my arm

And without another word I walked passed him and headed upstairs