Chapter 2

Cleo

There are two sides to every coin. We all have a dark wolf which is ruled by fear and hate, and light wolf which is guided by love and faith. Both of these wolves are always at war with each other. The one you feed is the one that wins ... but there comes a point where you need to find a balance between the two;and the tricky part comes in knowing which wolf to feed and when. I had heard that parable a long time ago when I had serious anger issues. I have never had daddy issues... I have however had abandonment issues. Being left alone at a time when you need someone hurts and what hurts more at the moment is being betrayed by someone I trusted.

I was kidnapped by my mother in law to be , or may be not at the rate she is going its highly probable that she might want me out of her sons life for good . Besides my due date I was worried about the twins safety and if Rosa was able to get through using Izzy then it makes me wonder how sharp is the Luca security. They were with Romano and Claudio and they have a tendency to know that danger is coming before it happens. Angelo and I were going to find out later on in the week if we were going to have a baby boy or girl. He wanted a baby girl and I wanted a baby boy. We had decided that if it's a girl we are going to name her Ava and if it's a baby boy then we will name him Alexander. I needed to think positively. Daniel and Angelo will find me. The twins are safe and I just hope and pray that it's not a whole group that is behind my kidnapping. I took a deep breath and woke up. I didn't realize it until I opened my eyes ,and adjusted to my surroundings that my baby was kicking and it felt as if it was having fun moving around. I sent a litany of prayers up to heaven thanking God that we were both okay . I blinked hard and opened my eyes only to lock eyes with someone who had the same color eyes as Angelo. Rosa . It was cold and my throat hurt so badly it was burning.

" Well good morning Cleopatra ."

" It's not a good morning what gives."

"How are you ?"

I looked down and saw that my hands were in restraints. I wasn't scared but I felt like crying. This woman won't stop and she must be driven by something, or someone she looked like she was on a mission... A mission; to keep me away from his son and she was doing all she can. I took a deep breath and looked at Rosa impassively, and she smirked.

"My son deserves to be happy and you are in the way of his happiness. Do you know how much damage you two being together has caused?"

" To what : your image or reputation?"

" If you had chosen to be with Paul I'd be more accepting . You and yours wouldn't be in danger."

I shook my head and looked her straight in the eyes .

" What do you want and what's in it for you?"

" I thought you'd never ask little Miss sunshine... I want you to leave that family with your kids. Your brother can help you. Angelo will eventually stray again go back to his old ways. He almost killed you and the twins was just the tip of the iceberg. You don't know what kind of monster he can be. "

" I know who he is. I love him for who and what is and what he can be. Rosa I said yes to him. We have a family ."

"I am trying to protect you and your children and you think that I have it in for you."

"Your actions prove otherwise Rosa. "

" The Massa's are divided into two. Claudio aligned with the Romano and they went against a side of the family that won't hesitate to take you out ... my grandchildren included. I love them and no I am not on my meds . I have been stable. I see why my son loves you but I don't want him to get hurt again . "

" Rosa help me understand you because you have been mean to me for the longest of times. You've used Marc's child , and other people ..."

" To protect my own . I love you as much as I love my son... power tactics aside. Antonia also loves you even though she is jealous of everything and wants to hurt you."

Finally her other personality has a name. I took a deep breath because my baby was getting excited and she was kicking harder causing me to place my hands on my belly and wince. I bent down and talked to it;

"It's okay my angel we will be fine . "

" You are having a baby girl."

Rosa walked over to where I was seated and un-cuffed me. She placed her soft lavender scented palm on my cheek and when I looked at her gaze it turned from stern to maternal and my baby started kicking again she placed her hand on my belly and smiled causing me to dart my eyes from side to side . It would be stupid for me to try and run away or try and escape because; Sophia and Izzy were standing by the door with guns. I knew that they were well trained and they would shoot to kill under Rosa's demand.

" I should have found that out with Angelo. What were you doing going through my medical records?"

" I make it a point to know everything about my grandchildren and the girls my son dates. You were meant to be a distraction but he fell for you and so did Paul. You have something they want .Your brother gave you something the week Romano faked his death."

Deep down I knew what Rosa was talking about and if it was a pact I made with my brother. I knew if I sang like a robin at four in the morning he would hate me and disown me as his sister. I also need to protect the twins too, and to come think of it Daniel reminded me the other night about the promise we made to each other.

" I need to use the ladies room ."

Rosa nodded and out of nowhere she slapped me so hard I could hear the echo of the impact of the slap in the room .

" I tried playing nice with you. You are making it hard for me. I see why both my sons love you, but I will never , ever accept you or your relationship with Michelangelo. I can kill you if I like ..."

I heard an alarm go off and shots being fired outside . 

" I will not tell you what you want to hear and you are not okay. You are only nice when you want something . You are selfish and I have tried to find every possible reason not to resent you ... but I can't . Your son will always choose me. He will always choose the twins and not you. If you do anything to hurt me , I promise you , the monster you think your son was then will be a drop in the ocean compared to the tiger wave that will come down on you if anything happens to either me or Ava ."

The second blow to my face was one I didn't see coming. Rosa had just turned so evil that she took out her gun and struck my head with the bottom of the gun . The last thing I remember was the lights going off and bullets flying .

I knew the pearl earrings Angelo gave me had a tracking device the question was how long would it take for them to get to me. I didn't care what happened to me as long as my baby girl was okay . If anything were to happen to her I would never forgive myself .

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