I read through the message and scoffed.“A threat? Huh?” Nothing moves me at this point and anyone who thinks they can scare me out of this is just a big joker. I hopped out of the car grabbing the back seat door to get Giorgio. He was still fast asleep and getting him out of that might cause a mishap. I grabbed him by the hand and laid him on my shoulder. The car slammed shut and as I walked to my quarters I could feel Francesca’s eyes digging into my body from the balcony where she stood. I didn’t bother to exchange pleasantries with an enemy I knew better. I walked with confidence to my quarters. I carefully placed Gio on the couch and got my boots off. The message was a threat and if I can figure out who sent me this I could end it once and for all.I was going to let the long days stress affect me. I quickly pushed off the weight that was quickly settling into my mind. I hurried into the kitchen to make myself some coffee to ease the stress, my neck aches on the other side causin
He cackled laughing loud like he doesn't know why I am here in the first place. A quick suspicious scrutiny on me before he let out the word in spite. His voice resonated the room like that of a demi-god.“Your father doesn't know you're here right? I can tell that” he casually spoke with the tail of the cigar dancing on his lip. I folded my arms together on my chest as I waited for him to finish his little victory laugh. “Well, I have heard that you want to take control of the shipments in the east. You know that it belongs to my grandfather and my family has been in operations in that region for a long time, " I pointed out, reminding him of the good old days my father had told me about when I was only a child. He scoffed, narrowing his eyes at me for a moment before letting the words out coldly. “Your father and I had a deal and he has failed on his part. The East-coast shippings are mine. My vessels will begin operation on that site in the next couple of days and I do not want a
The next morning I got summoned by my father. I knew about it all along and I know that his wrath has got nothing to me. Isabella had shown her face in my quarters in the early hours of the morning. I knew the news of last night's ght had gotten to his ears but none of that bordered me. If taking and spilling blood was the only way to get things done right around here then a few other people would have to lose their lives at the expense. I grabbed my name night robe wrapping it over my body as I strolled out to meet him in the lobby. The main building for the family was on the left wing. Isabella had disappeared after dropping off the message like a bird. I scoffed because she was the least of my troubles at the moment. I carefully took the stairs leading to the elevator that would take me to the master floor where my father and his wife shared. As I got to the living room I found my father sitting face down on the couch and on the left next to him was his beloved wife Francesca. S
The gala night had begun quite early at the presidential house. I knew this night was not about me but about the elite. At least I could be counted as one. I hurriedly got dressed in my dress, not my usual Black leather jacket or boots. I had to look responsible at least since I was now in the front line of my family’s business. My long dress flowed down to my ankles yet had a long slit up to my laps.I quickly grabbed my long brown coat and strapped it over my shoulders. Letting my hands swim inside. My red bag did justice to my matching outfit. My lips colored red in its elegance. I pushed my hair to the side making my diamond earrings on the left ear more pronounced and beautiful. I smiled at the outcome I was able to put together. I am not the type to dress so extravagant for occasions that wouldn’t last four hours, that was Francesca’s thing and everyone knew her for her style. I needed to see my grandpa before leaving, his health had deteriorated lately with the last crisis he
My eyes followed Guiliana and she stormed back to the hall. Her high heels clicked on the shiny marble floor. I couldn't help but feel a twinge of guilt coupled with an unhealthy dose of frustration. What's her problem anyways?As I snickered in frustration and turned to leave the scene where we had just shared a passionate kiss, my gaze drifted to the exact spot where she had touched me. A cold shiver ran down my spine as I contemplated running after her. Her touch felt like it had awoken something deep within my soul and I just can not place a finger on it.I shook my head, chuckling wryly. I am a Salvatore blood after all I didn't need to chase after a woman I would have absolutely nothing to do with. I do business, legal and illegal and went into conquest with men of power, not sit and smile over a mere woman. I shook the thought of her out of my mind the shafts from dried indian grains. There was no point after all. As I tried to concentrate and walk back to the hall the feeling t
The day started very busy and hectic. I have had a couple of meetings with the ones I had scheduled for the day. Sitting in my office dabbling the files I had laid out on my desk ready to sign the most important and possibly push the remaining for later after due consideration. I had told my secretary never to let anyone into my office without first calling and that she had maintained for the past month. Isabella was out of the way during work hours at least it gives me the chance to think about a few things that I could do to make the family name grow. I scrolled through my desktop with my pen in my hand as I studied the figures. Oops! I exclaimed in exhaustion as I traced a hand on it to avoid mistakes. Just as I had my attention focused on the system with my mouth pouting out in a small circle my door creaked open after a knock I guess I didn't hear because I was drowning to finish the task.“Hello ma'am there's someone here to see you. He says it's urgent”. She told me. I looked
I could feel the tension in the room when she saw me walk into her office. I had not come to play pranks or be in her business, I needed her to do this with me. No one was a perfect match for the job except her. I didn’t know why my blood and veins kept yawning to see her all the time. I took a quick look as I walked out of the office. She still had that perplexed look on her face like she had made the worst decision of her life by allowing me to sit and talk to her about some project.“I will be back in a few days”. I mouthed to myself as I got into my car ready to leave the premises.A quick buzz on my phone and I looked over at the lit screen displayed in front of me. It was Enzo, he knew I would be out by now making a few moves to the betterment of the family. I am not even in the right mind to take any others from him. A little frown arched on my face as I brushed a quick finger across the screen to answer.“Where are you at? We need you at the Matho Crystal gold club at twenty”.
“Come on buddy. We can get all the juices of this deal checked in a few hours” It was Duke speaking.He had recently introduced himself as duke and the hair to the Richardson empire. His brother Donald managed some properties. These men were deep in the corporate affairs and knew exactly how to run their fathers business. They had no business with being Mafias like my brother and I. I wiped a quick hand over my nose as I watched hand the golf stick to his assistant.“Have our site out at the lounge,” he pointed to the exclusive seat out section on the left. It has all the features of a Vip setting and I liked it even though it was almost an open air space. I wore my cap back on and began walking with them. My brother had an undescriptive smile on his face. He seemed even more excited about the deal than I am. I mean I have read a little about the terms but a few changes could be made in our favour. We strolled together till we got to the seats. “Gentlemen please have a seat”, Duke's v
I knew Giuliana was never going to let me take the kid after school and when my men told me the boy was still in school thirty minutes after closing I made sure to drive down myself. I feel bad making her run helter skelter thinking the boy has been kidnapped but I also wanted her to learn a lesson. The boy was now a part of my life and nothing must happen to him. I walked closer to her and whispered in her ears.“Tell your friend to put that toy away, look around you. My men are everywhere, you two alone can’t win” The moment I said the words she punched me in the mouth.“Ouch! Why the hell are you so aggressive?” I asked her.“How dare you trick me and then act like everything is fine. Do you know how scared I was, you connived with all those people to lie to me”, I was so pissed ready to give him another hit but this time he held my hand so tight. Maria grabbed Gio the moment she saw the fierce war was about to happen. Thankfully Dominico is not the type to hit a woman. I grabbed h
I hurried out of the building, my heart racing, my heels threatening to tear the earth as I ran with force. Maria was still on the phone when I got to the car.“You need to drive down Gui and please be calm”, she said the words and ended the call. What does she even mean by being calm? My son is missing and that’s what I get? I was pissed at myself for not driving myself to pick him up. With my hands trembling I turned the car on and drove off the scene. I put a call through to Dominico several times but he didn’t answer. I drove a raven mad. Curse and yelled in the car as I finally arrived at the school premises. There was still no point telling my father about it because of late he has chosen to take sides with his beloved wife and her daughter. I could tell from the look of things that they weren’t even happy I came back with an heir. After the conversation I overheard from my father and his wife Francesca I knew I had internal enemies to deal with as well. The sound of their hushe
Over the weeks Giorgio and Dominico’s bond has deepened. He would stop by the house to be with him for a while and since I am not comfortable with him being around I would just lock myself up in the room and wait until he is gone. I didn’t appreciate him coming to my home on those days yet I had no choice after all Gio was his son too and we needed the extra protection from him and his family.With my bag strapped tightly in my hand I walked through the front door of the Ricci tower. Since the last incident I haven’t been at work and this time I made sure to load up my gun right in my skirt for any threat at all I didn’t care. My shoes are clicking against the tiles as I elevator. Thankfully this was my home so I do not have to watch over my shoulders or watch my back for any stray bullets. The staff I met on the way greeted me as they passed minding their duties. I got out of the elevator in no time and headed through the left wing. The chandeliers stood fine and magnificent overboar
I saw the look on Enzo’s face when his mother asked Dominico the question about letting Gio come visit the family some weekends. I don’t know why but I feel Enzo wasn’t happy about how the whole incident turned and I really don't care by the way. If he hadn’t rejected and dumped me to be with Isabella maybe all of this wouldn’t have happened and if I had known that the masked man in that party was Capo Dominico I wouldn’t have for any reason had anything to do with him. He ate his food in silence without speaking to anyone and when he was done he grabbed the glass of wine and gulped it down his throat. A soft hit on the table he turned to his mom and to his brother.“I think I am done here”, his voice still sounding hoarse. To him it seemed like a new epoch he just cannot handle. But I call my time to avenge anyone who has wronged me and I am still very willing to go on a fierce war with anyone posing to be a threat to me, and my son.He waved a hand at his mother when she tried to
At exactly 6:30pm my mother had everything set with the help of the chef and the housekeeper. The table was full with all the food I can imagine and I kept wondering if we were having some kind of party or celebration I am not aware of or was it just Giuliana’s visit. I stood confused, my hands akimbo as I spoke to my mom.“Mother, are we celebrating something?” I asked her with my eyes racing from her dress to the table again.“Don’t be silly Dominico we are having a guest remember”. She kicked the words back at me.“Oh well, I am aware we are having Giuliana Ricci and her son over but that’s not the reason for all this food, I suppose”, I picked up one of the washed apples and began to munch on it.“Really? I thought you were responsible enough to help me get the entire place ready but now all you have to do is stand there and ask silly questions like a four year old. Of course all of this is for the arrival of my first grandchild and his mother. Should I have done otherwise?” he as
The moment I arrived home from the site that evening my father sent me to his room immediately. Of course he was bedridden yet he has his eyes moving on everyone and his ears open to all the news and information flying around. I listened to the sound of my own boots as I approached his bedroom. I pushed the door open to see him sitting on his bed with his head resting heavily on the stack of pillows placed behind his back. “Hi Betty, I greeted the nurse who was on duty for that day, she had her shifts for a week and the next she would leave another nurse to take over. She smiled brightly at me and as she nodded her head in response. “Don Dominico, good to have you here”, she answered me firmly before excusing herself leaving my dad and I in the room. “Son, how is business going?”“Well, everything is good pop and how are you doing today”, I was kind enough to ask, trying my best to remain calm to avert every unease that would come with his further questions.“I’m good, still breath
I raced upstairs, my heels almost reaching my neck until I got to the elevator. One heavy push on the elevator button and it in. The door beeped and spit to two sides, I rushed in, punching the floor number quickly. The door leaped and the soft humming sound followed it. In no time I landed on the fourth floor where my grandpa is. The moment I raced through the hallway and reached his doorstep I pushed the door open stepping into the living room. There he was sitting on his wheelchair, my father was on the other seat and on his left was Francesca.“Grandpa, I thought something bad had happened to you”, I rushed over and gave him a hug.“Giuliana, what is this news I see everywhere? I am rather flabbergasted that you would hide such vital information from, I thought I was your best pal here”, his tone was weak yet held authority like it has always been.“What news grandpa?” I tried to act stupid.“Don’t play dumb Giuliana, you know exactly what he is talking about, at least you know we
After the confrontation I left the venue with my son immediately.The next morning was a cold Saturday. I had woken up very early in the morning to make food for all three of us. Maria leaned on the center counter with her elbows while her butt was pushed out like she was about to receive some strokes on the butt. She moved her waist from side to side as she scrolled through the internet, she suddenly paused to watch a video before bursting into laughter but I noticed that as she scrolled to the next blog post she paused, narrowing her eyes in disapproval. She looked over at me, her eyes sold her thoughts away quickly.“What?” I asked as I wiped off the water on my hands with the dry kitchen towel. I tossed it to the side and stepped closer to her.“The blogs, it’s everywhere Gui”, her eyes dimmed, she turned the phone, pushing it to my face and there it was. A bright picture of Dominico and Gio the night before.“The bastard, I knew all of these would happen and I warned him to keep
The crowd cheered and clapped, they were all in shock as I could conclude from the side murmurs yet they didn’t restrict themselves from sharing in his happy moment. I sat dead faced down as all eyes glued to my skin. I made it clear that Gio’s identity should be kept private until we are sure of his safety now Dominico has gone behind my back or should I rather say he has gone right in front of me to make a public announcement about our son. I was pained and angered but I kept my cool about it since it was a public place and I have all eyes watching us now. I had to maintain my dignity and respect for man at least until everyone was gone or maybe in a more private place. I can caution him for taking such a decision even after I warned him not to tell the world yet.“I am so pissed Maria. Why did he do that though?” I asked her angrily, just then I saw Enzo stand from his family table, they all had their eyes on me, spiteful looks that sent sharp daggers into my skin. I understood the