Papa Geges Novels & Stories

One's Papa would never forgive if he ever knew. Papa went on, oblivious, his tone sharp as ever. “I see no reason why you, Jim, are worked up. They aren’t even your kids.” He said it so casually, like it was the most obvious fact in the world. My stomach twisted. Jim’s jaw clenched, but he said nothing. I gripped the stem of my glass tighter, fighting to keep my expression neutral. Papa’s voice rose, full of conviction. “What we need to focus on now is how to eradicate these vermin from the face of the earth once and for all!”

Enzo leaves with a nod to me as Matteo starts explaining what we have to do. "We're low on people working over the vinegar transport so Antonio wants us to go," Matteo says. Antonio is my papà's name and since he's ordered it, I better go. The thing about my papà is he's a cruel and ruthless Cappo. He wants me to be the best and nothing lower which means he's pushed me so far. He wanted to make me tough so he's done everything to me that could happen if I was to be kidnapped. Not to get into too many details, but that's where my scars and fear of water come from.

*** Long Island, New York Alessandra Papa's voice sent a chill down my spine, my eyes turning to find his as he walked through the door and past Mama. Silence reigned within the room, the darkness floating down to engulf us as we prepared for the wrath of his anger that always came. "I agree, Massimo. It seems Alessandra is yet to learn her place in this world. You have failed in that respect, Nova."

mama says smiling as she remembers all her memories with papa, as he comes up behind her and kisses her. "That was amazing love," papa says. "How long were you standing there, listening?" "Long enough, sweetheart." "Are you ready dear?" papa says to me. "Yeah" "Alright, let me just change, then we can be on our way." Papa changes into a pair of jeans and a t-shirt. We walk out to his Mercedes Rosy Brown G-wagon and get in. Once he starts driving, he starts talking. "How are you holding up, dear, with all the memories coming back?"

Papa was a meticulous man especially when it was affiliated to his family. When there was a spillage, there would be a lot of commotion as people would rush out with their children to get a taste of their natural resources but not Papa and Mama. They adhered strictly to their norms “people are causing more harm to themselves” Papa would always point out. My papa was not scared of anything, he would be bold even if a death threat was hanging on his neck. He always had the maxim saying “fear no one except God”.

papa threw his head back in a hearty laugh. “I'm glad you're home princess” I smiled and raised my glass to his, making him chuckle. *** My ears were hurting due to how many times papa mentioned Beatrice, he called a million times to remind me to make something really nice. “I've never seen papa so enthusiastic to have someone over, if I didn't know better I'd say he was hitting on the woman” I said and Mrs Olga laughed. “I think she does her work well, that would be the only reason why he's so close to her, you know how your papa gets when he works with partners who understand him very well” I nodded.

"Rena and Matthew ...." I was so sick of having to detail my conjectures and visions of the incident to Papa. It felt like everything was choking the air in my throat. "Now, what do you want?" Papa ruffled his waist, shifting my position until I looked at Rena who looked away. Is she pretending? I don't know. I frustrated. But Papa still talking about his past. "Do you know that Mama Kea used to be very jealous?" "This is different, Pa." Never be the same. I'm a man. The personalities of men and women must be very different.

Those two companies are partners. Their wealth. They are famous in other countries. All their products are scattered all over the country. Their children are lucky because they will become rich. They don't need to work anymore because they have a helper. Then their theme is eating and sleeping. Hey! Who is my Papa? What is Papa's name? Is it cool? Lando? Come on! I also forgot Papa's last name. Mama, please remind me what is Papa's name. Annoying! I forgot! How can I find it, Papa?

I pressed my lips into a thin line and nodded he seemed like he was more determined to unite with the Montegos more than I am. "In fact, I think I would have to give him a call. You know to remind him, you're not getting any younger dear and so is he" papa said as a matter of factly. I tilted my neck and quirked my brows at him. Not getting younger? I'm just 24 and Felix, he's probably 28. I know he's just desperate for this. I chuckled "Whatever you say Papa" I said and turned to leave for my room.

I motion for him to give me the beer, placing it on the coffee table as Finn steps forward offering his hand to shake. “It’s such a pleasure to be able to meet you both, I can already see the resemblance to Wills. Hawthorne, as in Hawthorne construction?” He says all charm as he looks between GeGe and I. “Yes that’s the family business. It’s lovely to meet you too, how long have you and Wills known each other?” GeGe returns, and I notice Pops is frowning at her still shaking his hand. What it with everyone being possessive today? “About four year or so now, right Wills?” Finns turns to Pops offering his hand. “Great to meet you sir.”