I stood right at the corner of the hall with a glass of champagne half filled in my hand. The crisp slightly dimmed crescent lights sent a faint glow to my skin making me look like a demigod in black. Black is my favourite color for Mafia parties like this if you ask me. My back resting against the wall. I squint my eyes watching the men and women having a nice time at their reserved tables. My family had theirs on the far end of the hall. The Salvatore’ s on the other end. I and Dominco have crossed paths a couple of times without speaking to each other yet I could see how lustfully he looks at me each time. My skimpy dress was a deliberate action to make him want me and just like I had thought he couldn't get his eyes off me the entire time and even in the dimly lit hall I could see his eyes casting shallow glances at me. Enzo and Isabella were still busy with their public display of affection and I could tell they are just as clueless as what is about to hit them. Even though I
I was half way out of the building when I heard my name. The voice gave him a way in an instance and I knew why he was chasing after me. A confrontation wasn’t even going to help the situation and if he thinks that he can guilt trip me then he is a joker. “Giuliana”, I heard my name again, this time it was fierce. Loud and came from a place of anger.“What exactly do you want from me?” I asked the moment I slowed down on my pace. I turned to face him, making sure he had met my pace. The sound of his shoes clicking heavily on the ground portrayed the anger he has inside of him but of course I didn’t care. He and his girlfriend had done worse than I did and I didn’t confront any of them so why was this case so much of a big deal.“Giuliana, how could you?” Enzo’s voice had a hint of anger and panic in it.“What are you talking about?” I pretended not to have the slightest idea of what he had to say.“Oh please don’t give me that look Gui, you know exactly what I mean. How could you do
I locked eyes with her for a long time and if I could read her mind all she wanted to do was eliminate me. Oh she says I have brought more troubles since I arrived but she was worse than the troubles I have brought. She literally has my father on her skirts and she took away the little home that I had. Turned me into her slave and threw me out like an outcast after accusing me of something I know absolutely nothing about. Isabella started crying the moment her mom got into the room. My father walked away after her was done with all he had to say. I didn’t flinch and with the way she looked at me it only meant she was plotting something evil. Isabella cried her ass out, pointing at me to say the entire world was against her.“And it’s all your fault”, she finally spit the words at me. I had the last laugh, the better laugh if you ask me. Isabella was some spoiled brat that thinks of herself as the boss and leader of this great squad when in actual sense she is nothing but some mommy’s
My meeting with Teo should be a few minutes, I got into my car, a strange feeling hitting me as I sat silently in my car for a moment. I brought the brush out from my bag and wiped my face slowly with it while my eyes focused on the mirror in front of me. The arena wasn’t as busy as other times even though there were lots of visitors I couldn’t even recognize. A part of my heart leaped like something bad was going to happen I could feel it, but I quickly swept the feeling under the rug, I wasn’t born to fear, I had to be brave for my son and for the empire I was solely fighting to protect. I scanned the terrine a bit and when I was sure no one posed as a threat to my life I kick on the car and zoomed off. Teo should be waiting for me at the beach restaurant. He had initially asked us to meet somewhere else, however I didn’t want the world seeing us all the time together so I chose a more private and quiet place for the meeting.I pulled up a few minutes before the time, a quick scan o
We stopped over at the gate. Teo and I and his other men in the other car waiting for anyone to show up again. With how calm the school was I had it in mind that my son was safe, but it’s still better to take him out of here at once before things get really sour. I couldn’t thank Teo and his men enough for rescuing me in the face of death.I walked hurriedly into the reception, a quick nod at the receptionist and she got the message.“You’re here for Giorgio”. She then began to punch on the keyboard in front of her. She then picked up the telephone and called his class.“Give us a moment Ma’am, his teacher would bring him here in no time”, she told me with a strong smile on her face. I nodded at her, unable to sit for a moment because I was tense. Just as I paced back and forth the front door opened with force and she ran.“Hey, Gui, you okay?” It was Maria. Her face was covered with sweat and her eyes bright and expectant.“I’m not okay Maria, I mean not the way I just escaped death.
The moment the cars stopped my father came out of the house. He had his black suit and his hat on his head.The walking stick never leaves his side. He leaned on it as he stopped on the large front porch. The flowers swayed in the vase according to the rhythm of the wind. His face had a frown, a small frown that sent a confused message to anyone who dared to observe his facial expressions. Gui, what's this I hear about some unknown assassins?” He asked, his tone concerned a bit. I looked at him. A little cut on my head.“I don't know father, I was attacked but thankfully Two came just in time to save me from the mess the enemy had planned”. I answered him “Is my grandson fine?” My father asked. Even though he seemed unconcerned about me he didn't feel the same for Gio. Gio was his everything, he waited for us to climb the porch before stroking Gio’s hair.“He is asleep”, Maria responded then headed towards the entrance of my quarters. “Don Alessandro”, Teo called my father by his n
“Impossibile!” she exclaimed, eyes almost popping out of their sockets. “Don’t be like Maria, it’s—“I couldn’t complete my statement before she cut me off. The expression on her face still spoke volumes of the shock. This time with a more serious look in my eyes. She cupped her hands on her mouth. “Tell me it’s a joke Gui, tell me you are lying”, she wiped the invisible sweat off her face and settled her ass slowly on the single sofa opposite mine. I nodded my approval again “How did that even happen Gui, you barely left this home seven years ago and your father let you go to those parties—“, It didn’t happen while I was here Maria, I left remember, I was accused of theft and I didn’t do it”, “Yeah, I know Gui and you my trust till now but how did you—? I mean. Dominico— How did that even happen?”, she couldn’t get the whole news wrapped around her head like a veil, she wanted to unfold everything at once. “It was at a party in America. I didn’t know I was going to meet him there. I w
The Salvatore mansion was bigger and larger than ours. It had large rooms I couldn’t make out of what was in them. As I followed the lead of one of his men, the one I could sense was Dominico’s second in command, I ran my eyes through some of the doors facing the corridor on the right. When I thought our journey had come to an end and I would soon have to spill all the secrets that made me run from my home like a criminal on the run.“He is not in his chambers, I bet we would find him in the upper room”, He told me as he punched in the numbers on the elevator, the door instantly popped open and the man beckoned with his head for me to go in first. I did. Following all his instructions carefully.The elevator stopped the moment it reached the third floor. The house had its radiance and a sweet woody smell lingering from used perfumes and diffusers burning from the corners. I could barely trace it. He let me stay out for a while then later returned in a few seconds.“You may come in ma’
I didn't know how to react when I got back from the hospital. Usually DNA results take a few days but this didn't take longer than an hour. I knew Gio was his actually but at some point I was nervous and scared that the tough Capo might reject my son and I do not want that. He had all the bond with him yet I couldn't trust him with that decision. “Gio, are you going for the Mediterranean gala night?” Maria asked as I sat thinking about all that could happen to me if I wasn't careful with the places I went to.“Gio? You hear? Her voice came ringing in my ears. “Pardon me?” “I asked if you would be attending the gala night. It would be fun and trust me you're enjoying yourself”, she went one with all she thinks I could do in a gathering as prominent as the Mediterranean gala night. It was a great event with a calibre of men from all the corporate industries as well as the government. Did I even mention the Mafia lords from all over the region? All the ones I have heard and haven't he
I quickly helped Giorgio into the car and when I saw she was about to go into the car I blocked her way with my body. She paused, looking me daringly in the eyes.“Why didn’t you tell me all these while Gui? I asked her. I didn’t know how I felt at this point, maybe disappointed that she kept a secret like that from me. “I had to hid him Dominico, it was for the good of the child, I don’t want him in your world, I don’t want him known by your enemies, that is the reason I kept him away from you, I don’t want to be in your life if that’s what you think this is”, she said the words with a hint of seriousness and brushed passed me. She got into the car and sat waiting for me to come take them home. Inside of me was the excitement of a man who had just been told that his wife was having a new baby but deep down I blamed Gui for not telling me about my heir on time. I got into the car and drove them right back to her house. She didn’t say a word to me while she got out of the car but I
We got into the reception, I was in front with Giorgio on my neck, while Giuliana followed behind us like she doesn’t know why we are here. Good morning sir”, the nurse greeted with a bright smile starching on her face. I have always known her from the days I had to bring my father to the hospital for checkup and also book appointments with the doctor.“Lisa, good morning”, I answered her as she scanned from Giorgio to Giuliana still holding strong to the smile she had on her face.“Is Dr. Brian in”, I asked, holding her gaze.“Yes, he is but he has a client he needs to attend to at the moment. You do mind giving him sometime or maybe you can check back later or leave a message if it isn’t that urgent!, her tiny voice filled the hall. On the other side where loved ones who had come to see their sick friends or family, the nurses paced the hall to and fro and also spoke in hushed voices to themselves.“Well, it’s urgent and I really want to see him”, she looked into her computer and t
Guilliana didn’t hesitate to bring the boy home the next day. I had told her to come at exactly 12 pm but she was here thirty minutes before the agreed time. The mom was quiet this time compared to other days. I have met him all jolly and fun. He had his eyes facing downwards to his shoes as I approached them in the waiting area.“Why didn’t you bring the boy to Guilliana?” I was concerned a bit and the moment I looked at the young lad before my convictions grew that he could be my seed. “Hey you okay? Why are you both sitting here? You should have—“I was still talking when she cut me off sharply. “You don’t want us Dominico, let’s just have this done with and we will be gone from your life forever”, she spoke in a tamed tone unlike the shaky one she had come with yesterday. I rolled my eyes, waving off her words immediately.“I guess we have to set out for the hospital then, we don’t want to keep the doctors waiting”, I told her. “Giorgio, you good?” I asked but he cleared his th
I knew there was a problem when I saw her looking all bruised and sad, but I never thought it would be as serious as this. My hands akimbo, I stood perplexed and watched her disappear through the door. I shouldn’t have been so hard on her and I completely understand why she didn’t want the boy to associate with me. After all, I am a mafia lord, a bad influence on a smart kid like Giorgio. I was still having a long thought when I heard my name. “Boss Dominico your father seeks your presence this minute”, the maid told me and left. I puffed hot air from my mouth. For a very long time I haven’t been this confused and shocked but now I was because I couldn’t even remember whom I was with on that particular night. She smells and feels familiar but I couldn’t wrap my fingers around it. What if she was right? I thought deep as I strolled back into the inner chambers to meet my sick father. Or was she trying to tie that boy to me to spite my brother? The thoughts kept flooding my head and
He stood. Shocked. Eyes fixed on me as I gave a vivid description of what happened that night. I could tell he still remembers my smell and how my hands felt on his skin the day we kissed in the bathroom corridor. He just cannot believe that he has a growing seed form his many flirtatious escapades. He has always thought himself as the smartest and the most dangerous but now I can see that asides the manly dominance he has there was really no big deal about handling a mafia team. For seven whole years I have kept the boy away from him and even when I returned to town he never suspected a thing until now that I needed help to protect Giorgio. He looked away, too ashamed to look me in the eyes for outsmarting him. His heart just couldn’t decide which part to begin with whether to get upset or help me secure a plan immediately.“Tell me it’s a lie Dominico, tell me she is just a bloody liar and a thief as she has always been”, Enzo was already panting like a bulldog wagging its tail read
The Salvatore mansion was bigger and larger than ours. It had large rooms I couldn’t make out of what was in them. As I followed the lead of one of his men, the one I could sense was Dominico’s second in command, I ran my eyes through some of the doors facing the corridor on the right. When I thought our journey had come to an end and I would soon have to spill all the secrets that made me run from my home like a criminal on the run.“He is not in his chambers, I bet we would find him in the upper room”, He told me as he punched in the numbers on the elevator, the door instantly popped open and the man beckoned with his head for me to go in first. I did. Following all his instructions carefully.The elevator stopped the moment it reached the third floor. The house had its radiance and a sweet woody smell lingering from used perfumes and diffusers burning from the corners. I could barely trace it. He let me stay out for a while then later returned in a few seconds.“You may come in ma’
“Impossibile!” she exclaimed, eyes almost popping out of their sockets. “Don’t be like Maria, it’s—“I couldn’t complete my statement before she cut me off. The expression on her face still spoke volumes of the shock. This time with a more serious look in my eyes. She cupped her hands on her mouth. “Tell me it’s a joke Gui, tell me you are lying”, she wiped the invisible sweat off her face and settled her ass slowly on the single sofa opposite mine. I nodded my approval again “How did that even happen Gui, you barely left this home seven years ago and your father let you go to those parties—“, It didn’t happen while I was here Maria, I left remember, I was accused of theft and I didn’t do it”, “Yeah, I know Gui and you my trust till now but how did you—? I mean. Dominico— How did that even happen?”, she couldn’t get the whole news wrapped around her head like a veil, she wanted to unfold everything at once. “It was at a party in America. I didn’t know I was going to meet him there. I w
The moment the cars stopped my father came out of the house. He had his black suit and his hat on his head.The walking stick never leaves his side. He leaned on it as he stopped on the large front porch. The flowers swayed in the vase according to the rhythm of the wind. His face had a frown, a small frown that sent a confused message to anyone who dared to observe his facial expressions. Gui, what's this I hear about some unknown assassins?” He asked, his tone concerned a bit. I looked at him. A little cut on my head.“I don't know father, I was attacked but thankfully Two came just in time to save me from the mess the enemy had planned”. I answered him “Is my grandson fine?” My father asked. Even though he seemed unconcerned about me he didn't feel the same for Gio. Gio was his everything, he waited for us to climb the porch before stroking Gio’s hair.“He is asleep”, Maria responded then headed towards the entrance of my quarters. “Don Alessandro”, Teo called my father by his n