Giovanni shook her hand in a comfort and wiped her tears.
"Forgive me for being curious." She smiled. "Don’t worry, sir. It’s been a long time. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to take care of Laura." She left him alone with her thoughts of who that woman was. Giovanni did not think she was someone to harm him. But something told her I knew her from somewhere. -------- The first thing Lorenzo did when he arrived at the school was to give a sigh of anger when Maira arrived hugging Cassandra. "You’re coming to my mother’s party, aren’t you? Everyone’s invited. Including you, Cass. Promise me to make Lorenzo dance.". "How ridiculous, Mai. You don’t know if Cass likes it." "Thank you. I want to go, yes, I’ve never been to one of these." Cassandra replied excitedly. Lorenzo rolled his eyes and Maira gave him a mischievous smile, saying that now he had no excuse. They argued for a few moments until Cassandra told them she was going to the bathroom and they didn’t care. She could do it alone. Even if Maira and Julio were carefree. There was one person who could have targeted Cassandra and Lorenzo won’t allow it. When the couple had left. He waited for Cassandra on the opposite side of the bathroom. Lorenzo noticed that she staggered. That surprised you, was the girl sick? When she left, a young redhead stopped her, as he expected. Leonardo was the bully of the school, he thought himself to be strong and the son of a Russian mobster. Not that Lorenzo cared about his size. He had a gun. "Hey baby. How come nobody introduced me to you?" Leonardo said, holding Cassandra’s chin. Cassandra knew he was no good just for touch and speech. "Let me go please." she asked politely. "What if I don’t want to? Pretty, useless little things like you, that you can’t see, should stand like a ornament."At that moment, Lorenzo punched him. Leonardo fell to the ground, surprised.
"Cass. Are you okay?" "Lorenzo? Is that you?" she asked, trying to identify where her voice came from. "Stay there, all right? If you move, you might get hurt. I’ll sort it out." "That’s all Mancini has? I heard what my father did recently with his family, isn’t it?" Leonardo said standing up. "Yes, I know. And I know we won." Lorenzo responded with one more punch. This time, Leonardo turned and fought back. Lorenzo had a black eye, but did not give up. Soon another punch was thrown at Leonardo. "Now you want to defend the rookie? What is she? Your girlfriend? You’re defending your girlfriend, Mancini?" He laughed. " Did you find a decorative object to replace your father’s absence?" Leonardo laughed and punched Lorenzo against the ground. "Shut up." Lorenzo fought back, punching and pinning him to the ground. Nothing could contain his anger. "Shut up. Don’t talk like that with your filthy mouth." he said, continuing to punch the redhead. Lorenzo took all his anger out on Leonardo. The fact that Dad was never home, that he was removing the photos of his mother without explanation, that he let Laura suffer for him, that he let Aria be kidnapped, that he had to lie to Cassandra, and of course, for everything that Russian prick was saying about her. A sweet young woman, the only one who didn’t approach him out of interest. The punches continued and the doors of the classes had already opened to see what had happened. Leonardo’s face was swollen and bleeding from being caught. "Lorenzo, please stop. It looks like you’ve been doing this for a long time." Cassandra screamed. Lorenzo came out of his trance and looked at her. Cassandra was frightened, her eyes wide with terror. "Damn. Now she might think I’m a monster." he thought. "I’m sorry, Cass. I’m trying to protect you." She smiled."Nobody did anything like that for me except Aria. Thanks for protecting me. Are you okay? And him?"
"I’m fine. Just with a black eye and he, well, unconscious. But, I didn’t kill him. Don’t worry."
I could have pulled the gun. They didn’t report me. But, it would create a bigger war between both mafias. - He thought.
"What happened here, Mr Mancini?" Miss Mairani, the director, asked.
At that moment, Cassandra had a sudden dizziness and almost fell. Lorenzo caught her in time, but couldn’t help but smear her clothes with a little blood.
"We’ll take everyone to the infirmary and you’ll explain to me what happened. , Mr. Mancini. Being your father’s son does not prevent you from receiving punishment."
Lorenzo just agreed to it.
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In the infirmary, they had already taken care of the wounds of Lorenzo and Leonardo, even if the second had not yet woken up.
Soon, Cassandra woke up and Lorenzo went to see her.
"Don’t tell my sister, please. "
"Why? The nurse says you fainted from the scare."
"Did she say?" Cassandra sighed in relief. "Great."
"Mr. Ricci and Mr. Mancini, I’m glad you’re all well, but that doesn’t mean I have to call your people in charge."
Giovanni did not expect that he would receive a call from the school that day. But luckily, he had answered. "Mister Mancini? I’m glad you answered the phone for the first time in your life." Martha Mairani said across the line. " There was an incident with Lorenzo and Cassandra, so I suggest you come to the school and bring your employee too." She said, hanging up, Martha wasn’t to be chatty. Usually, Giovanni used to send someone else to deal with his children’s issues. But since he was here. He tidied up his shirt, put on a red tie and fixed his blond hair and went to Laura’s room where Aria was. The woman laughed as she watched the girl and looked at something on her laptop. He knocked on the door and said: "Miss Ricci, we have a place to go. Lorenzo and Cassandra are on the board. Giulia will take care of Laura." Aria jumped in. How come everyone there used to scare so easily? "Yes, sir." She stammered, I’m just gonna help Laura put the toys away. "I’ll meet you
3 years ago, something occurred that Giovanni would never forget. The day his wife looked at him with disdain, chained to a chair, he laughed and therefore shot her in the head. Rosso was a mysterious person who was frustrating his business. And everything that was stolen or destroyed was delivered to the Russian mafia. It took two years of investigation to find that name and months before they ran into the traitor. That day, he left home, his wife gave him a kiss and said good luck. He stroked the head of the children and left them sleeping. The operation was a careful operation that only a few trusted personnel knew. They needed a secret spy who was able to pass on the information at the last minute before he died. A recording that made Giovanni not believe his eyes. Until he saw for himself in the next operation, where Natasha spoke in Russian about the "products.". She sat on the merchandise of weapons and laughed. Giovanni couldn’t believe it. The woman he loved for ye
Aria was tired of lying so long, so she decided to walk a little. Even if the crutches were her companions. Laura was asleep, but she wondered where Lorenzo and Cass were. However, her monologue was interrupted upon hearing the voice of the Roman Lord. "Hey, Miss Ricci. Since you’re here, can you hand over some papers for Giovanni? Can you?" Mateo asked, he seemed eager. "Of course, Mr. Romano, why not?" She replied, she really had nothing to do. She took the papers that would get a little dented, but since he was trusting her... "Thank you. If I don’t hurry. Alissa will run away from me again." He ran out while Aria knocked on the door. "Mister Mancini, are you there? I brought some papers that Mister Romano asked me to." "Come in." She heard his hoarse voice on the other side. Aria opened the door and with some difficulty entered. However, she noticed that her boss was not well. Giovanni looked tired. There were dark circles in his eyes, his shirt was
Giovanni stormed out. He wasn’t thinking straight. He hadn’t controlled his instincts like that in a long time. He thought about finding some prostitutes, but in the end he gave up. They would never compare to the only two women who could take his mind. "Hello, Mateo. Did you find anything?" he said answering the phone. "Hmm, interesting, a ballet performance. I’m sure Laura and Aria will like it. Giovanni knew not to approach Miss Ricci again in such a short time. However, circumstances required it. He called home, knew it would be awkward to call Aria’s cell phone directly.When Giulia answered, Giovanni asked to speak to the nanny. "Hello, Mr Mancini?" Aria answered."Miss, Ricci. Tell Laura next week we’re going to a ballet performance. As I know that you are fond of this art, I invite you to be my companion. And of course, to be there to take care of Laura.""But, sir, I..." she stammered."Just get it ready."Giovanni hung up and prepared for himself to go to Yuri Sidoniv’s
Lorenzo rarely went to the hospital. Any medical care was done at home due to the mafia. Only in more urgent cases, their members were taken to a special hospital. The place was noisy, with several emergencies happening in the emergency room. They went through there, until they reached the treatment room where there was no one.Cassandra sat in a comfortable black armchair, and Lorenzo sat next to her in a chair. They did not have time to talk at all, as a brunette woman, wearing a lab coat, arrived in the room and greeted the young woman. "Good morning, Cassandra. How have you been these past few days?" "Good morning Miss Leone. Unfortunately, I had some dizziness on the days we didn’t see each other." "I’m going to ask for today’s chem
It took a week and Giovanni was busy preparing the preparations for the presentation.At that time, no one could talk to him, not even Mateo. And so the friend arrived in his room that day, opening the door in an impetuous way."Giovanni, we need to talk about Lorenzo."Giovanni watched the friend with his blue eyes, he would never imagine this subject."What did Lorenzo do?""Nothing wrong if that’s what you’re thinking. Other than the fact, this boy doesn’t seem to want to live."Giovanni looked at him, surprised. Didn’t Giovanni have a good life? How wouldn’t the boy like to live?"What do you mean, Mateo? Explain it to me right." He said putting his arms above the table and looking with an expression of irritation at his friend."I heard a conversation between him and the girl, Aria’s sister. You’ve been away for a long time, Giovanni. Even if you don’t want to, they are your children. And they are suffering."He said with fiery brown eyes staring at his friend’s blues. "At least
The next day, someone knocked on the door of the room that Mateo used as an office. Shortly after permission from him, Lorenzo entered. Which surprised the hell out of him. "What brings you here, Lorenzo? Did you talk to your father?" asked the brown man, worried. "No. My father didn’t tell me. I’d like to talk to you."Mateo looked at him, surprised. What could be of interest to Lorenzo in his case? The young man had never shown interest in any of the family’s affairs."What do you want, then?" Mateo stared at him with his brown eyes."I heard you need someone for tech services, I’m a great hacker. I can do that job. I just ask you not to tell my dad."Mateo gave a Ladino smile.
Today was the day of the presentation. Aria was very excited, after all did not see the ballet closely for years. She tried to replicate some old movements, but unfortunately her leg couldn’t stretch enough anymore. Thus, the woman left the room with a sigh of frustration. Aria had to admit and accept that that time would never return."Aria." A childish voice called her in a small scream. " Are you sad today? You Want ice cream? Lenzo always gives me ice cream when I’m sad. Just don’t tell Giulia, she doesn’t like us having ice cream before lunch."Aria laughed and stroked the head of the girl who gave a cute smile in return."It’s nothing dear. I’m fine." Laura watched her with a suspicious expression, but said nothing more. Adults were difficult to show their feelings "Let’s go shopping? Let’s buy a beautiful dress for today" Aria changed the subject. "And toys too." Laura screamed with happy little jumps, forgetting the previous event. Children Tb forgot fast.-----Alissa to
Giovanni couldn’t be more ready for that mission. It would be the day they’d rescue Aria and her baby. His men had already gone forward, disguised, to cover the ground and investigate.At that time, Lorenzo and Cassandra were already safe at home, which was someone less to worry about Giovanni. They and their closest agents were in a private jet and his gun was ready to fire a bullet right into Yuri Orlov’s head, he would regret hurting his daughter and kidnapping the woman he loved. And for all the other crimes he had committed against his family. He looked to the side and noticed Alissa and Mateo. It was hard for them too and Giovanni would allow revenge of both. "Be careful today, you two. You two are the ones I trust most. Even after your betrayal, Alissa, I know it was for a good cause." Mateo stood in front of his girlfriend, but, Giovanni just laughed. "Don’t worry. Alissa has done a lot for us and I understand why she acted as she did. Don’t worry, you’re safe."Sighing w
When Mateo showed her the picture of Aria’s grandfather and uncle, Alissa knew that her suspicions were correct.Looking at the photo of Mikhail Orlov, she felt repulsion. The desire to shoot in the middle of the face of that bastard and take that smile off his face, was huge. She promised herself that she would do it. Alissa would no longer be afraid and avenge her parents.They died just for information, but what kind? Would it be something about Aria’s parents? She’d have to find out. Now because of Natasha, they had some leads. Unfortunately, Alissa was dying of pain because of those sons of bitches. Then, Mateo would have to do the job for her. But soon, she could at least be up to give the final blow. ------The first place they decided to investigate was, incredibly, Alissa’s old house. The macabre place where her parents had been murdered. In this case, she thanked for not having to go there."My parents always kept copies of every investigation." she told Mateo through the
Lorenzo returned to the hospital room. The doctor took tests to check his health and recommended a psychologist.Cassandra had awakened at that moment and noticing the silence of Lorenzo, asked what happened. He hugged her strongly and this time, it was his turn to cry in her arms. Cassandra confronted him, allowing him to just cry without asking questions.-----Giovanni left them alone and sat briefly in the waiting room. He moved his feet anxiously. This time he checked the person who had died himself and yes, it was her, Natasha, his ex-wife. She was really dead. A hurricane of thoughts took over Giovanni’s mind. Many things were happening at the same time, and sometimes it was too much even for him. He needed to reorganize his thoughts. Had Natasha’s death been a move of Orlov? Probably not. Your ex would never do that if it was not by his own choice. The pieces still needed to fit. "Damn." Giovanni cursed mentally, he had never felt so lost as now. Aria was still missing, the
Chapter 49 - Surgery.Today was the most important day for Lorenzo and Cassandra. The day of the transplant.Lorenzo hugged her from behind when he saw her thoughtful. The bedroom window was open, showing a dubbed time."Are you nervous?" he asked, giving her a kiss on the cheek.Cassandra hugged him and held his hand. "I wish Aria was here. She would like to be." "Sure, she would. But my dad will be there. I know it’s not the same thing but..." Lorenzo said with a sigh. "I’m sorry she wasn’t here." Cassandra smiled, reaching his face and stroking his cheek. "It’s not your fault, dear." It was the first time she called him that. "Of any family, my father’s old family would hunt us forever. Without you to help us, I wouldn’t know what to do. I’m sure Aria will come back to us. I’m the one who’s useless and can’t do anything." Cassandra said angrily in her voice. " Don’t say that!" Lorenzo raised the tone of his voice." You saved me, Cassandra. We all love you here. I love you. You a
Natasha drove towards the hideout. She had expected them to take Aria, but that they attacked Laura was not a thought that had passed through her mind.Natasha pressed the steering wheel hard, the car almost hit a pole. How did they have the courage to attack their little girl?Family was everything and the Russian mafia was her family. But, their children were too. And they were more important than their first family.Natasha had called Orlav, to be aware of the latest events and he said with his cold and cynical voice:"We tried to kill the traitor and my granddaughter, unfortunately failed. Ah, your daughter was together. Maybe she can not wake up. Sorry, we were in a hurry." He said without any guilt or remorse. After all, who was not important to him, was not important to the mafia.Natasha drove as fast as she could, that bastard would pay. But she couldn’t act hastily. She took a deep breath and focused her thoughts on going to her daughter first and taking care of Orlav later.
As Mikhail had promised, Aria was invited to dinner. And she would not risk denying his presence.She woke up with a knock on the door and a red dress hanging in her wardrobe. Now they decided what she should wear? Aria clenched her fists, she was not their property. But it was better to cooperate.She wore the dress that had a slight V-neck and a slit in the leg. Put on her silver shoes and went out.Aria was not silly, she could have been taken by them and deprived of any interaction with the outside world. But there should be some way to get contact or escape.The nanny watched the corridor and unfortunately there was nothing interesting in the place, just two more rooms. Without seeing, Aria went down the stairs towards the dining room.The two Orlav men were sitting in mahogany chairs while dinner had been served at the same material table.Yuri Orlav looked at his granddaughter with a smile that Aria did not return. Her uncle did the same, comparing her to her mother. "You look
On the way home, Cassandra didn’t know how to feel anymore. A void took hold of her for a few moments, she didn’t know who she was anymore. Much had happened, revelations about her family, but Cassandra cared only for her sister and she had been taken away again. She couldn’t take it anymore.Lorenzo shook her hand as she began to tremble. Silent tears began to run down Cassandra’s face and she finally collapsed. Lorenzo hugged her as she cried and clung to him. All the way to the Mancini home followed filled by such a moment.When they left the car, there was only silence. Cassandra’s tears had already dried. Laura was taken to her room, with doctors and nurses on her heels, to install the child in her old accommodation. She had not yet opened her eyes. Cassandra shook the little girl’s hand, but there was no answer. Would life smile again for them one day? Cassandra and Aria’s lives changed drastically when they met the Mancinis. They have known more love and affection, but also
Aria woke up with a headache again. She wasn’t having much luck lately. Her eyes took long to open completely. Until finally, the nanny could see where I was.The room had blue walls, was simple and clean. It did not have many furniture, all light and solid wood. There was only a desk, a wardrobe and a nightstand with a lamp. The windows were closed, but it was already dark and you could see the moon by the transparency of it. Aria stood up and looked at the place, she almost fell, because a slight dizziness hit her. She leaned in at the desk and was surprised to see a picture of a family: The father, the man best known as his grandfather who had been his tenant for years; a woman with brown hair and green eyes, probably his grandmother; an 18 year old young man whom she knew very well, his father, with deep brown eyes and finally a young man of 13 years old very similar to the previous one, only that he had green eyes.The door opened and Aria heard a whistle, green eyes stared at h
That day returned in her dreams again. This happened from time to time, proof that this dark moment would always remain in your subconscious.Her parents were dead on the ground, blood had splattered on her face and her gaze was of terror. Her body was shaking and Alissa was afraid to look up. As much as the vision in front of him was frightening, what was in another direction was even more scary.However, something distracted her for a second, a whistle, or rather a sequence of whistles. An unrecognizable pattern.Soon the sound stopped and Alissa’s face was pulled up, being forced to look up and observe green eyes. "Let’s play, sweetie? Don’t worry, we won’t kill you." The voice dragged said.And Alissa heard laughter mixed with the sound of a huge bang. She woke up in panic, eyes wide, sweating and trembling with fear. A familiar smell calmed her somehow, it was Mateo who was hugging." Calm down, I’m here. It was just an explosion." He whispered so quietly that only she could hear