HELPLESS

Adriano looked closely at the black gem on his finger which was his family ring. This ring was only given to the one who going to be the head of familia, the Don. It rest now in his finger, the weight of it was so small but the duty and responsibility it demands was way too much. He sighed resting his head on the chair, his mind was still wrapping around all the things. 

" Pietro!" A soft voice called. Adriano opened his blue eyes looking at the girl with whom he had shared a large part of his life. Hazel poked her head inside and a part of her felt immediate relief. 

" Shortie." Adriano whispered as he stood up from his chair and met her mid way. She hugged him resting her head on his chest. 

" I'm sorry! I couldn't save him." She whispered out heartbroken in his chest. Hazel was one the doctors that operated on Faustino. 

" Not your fault." Adriano mumbled, stroking her dark caramel locks. 

"Maestro." A knock disturbed th