His Perfect Secret

The Unveiling.

It has been a week since I last heard from Ricardo or Lorenzo. I've been drowning my sorrow in lots of movies and buckets of ice cream.

I didn't go to work 'cause I'm not mentally prepared for that. I can't think straight now. I'm so angry, sad and confused at how my life just changed in a night.

I can't accept the fact that my half brother and his friend are in the mafia. I also can't deny it and keep living our lives like nothing ever happened.

I switched off all my gadgets, I don't wan to talk to anyone not even Adony. I'm so pissed that Ricardo hid it from me and he called me friend.  I wish I could go back in time and make sure I never meet Ricardo.

I didn't even have appetite to eat anything reasonable. I've just been living on junk. I got off my bed then made blueberry muffins and apple juice. I was not in the mood to eat, I did my normal chores and headed to the gym.

I worked out for five hours straight till night came. These few days I've been at home runs faster than the days I go to work.

I took a cool shower when I got home. I wore a long baggy sweater just to feel warm. I went downstairs to prepare dinner then I heard the door bell ring.

Who could that be?

I walked to the door and opened it. Lorenzo? What is he doing here?

"What are you doing here?" I asked furiously.
 
"Leona please, just here me out. I wanna explain what happened that night." He pleaded.

Ugh, I'm way too nice. He should be lucky he has a sister like me. I can't stay mad at him forever, so I let him in.

"I just came to answer your question on why Ricardo and I are in the mafia." He said. "I know you have every right to be angry but please, Leona let me explain." He begged.

I nodded.

"Ricardo was born in the mafia, it's like a family business. His dad was one of the best mafia Don in the whole of Italy. Ricardo accepted to take over 'cause it was his father's last wish, it was the least Ricardo could do. His dad was always there for him. Ricardo's been suffering from amnesia for some years now." He said.

I'm definitely not buying this. I don't see how this concerns me and I'm having this urge to walk him out of my house.

"So how do you know all these and why are you the one telling me not him?" I asked.

"My mum suggested I'd stay in Italy. I didn't know Ricardo until the day he saved my from a group of gangsters. They wanted to kill me 'cause I refused to join their gang. Ricardo fought all of them and we escaped. Since then I owe Ricardo my life 'cause he risked his to save mine." He continued.

That's a epic story, but isn't it meant to be a guy saving a girl and then eloping together? Well, that's love for you.

"We became best friends after that day." He resumed. "Ricardo was 18 when he became a mafia Don. He told me he witnessed the death of his dad and had his first kill at 18 too. Ricardo is a lot like his dad, though he's strict, he's got a soft spot too. All he dreams is to be like his dad, a man who only kills those who hurt the ones he loves." He paused.

That makes more sense to me, on how Ricardo killed all those men for my sake.

"I know you are meant to be angry but please you have to understand that Ricardo's mafia is different from dad's mafia. Let's just go back to how things were, please mio hermanita." He concluded.

It dawned on me that I was just angry out of ignorance. I shouldn't have reacted the way I did. I even slapped Ricardo. Oh gosh!

"Ok then." I smiled pulling him into a slight hug. "Would you stay for dinner? I was about making it before you came." I asked.

He smiled then agreed to help me out. I'm happy things are back to normal, partly. I need to see Ricardo and apologise to him. He must be angry too 'cause I just let my anger override me.

I saw my brother off after dinner, he didn't stay for dessert. I turned my phone back on. I saw hundreds of missed calls. I didn't bother to check my messages, 'cause I was exhausted.

I can finally have a good night sleep all thanks to Lorenzo that unveiled the truth behind the secret.

A/N:

Hello lovelies, 😍
I'm so sorry I've not been updating for some weeks now. I just completed my exams but I'll keep updating till I begin another round of exams.😔

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