Everyone has heard of the Godfathers the definitive representation of what it is to be an Italian Mafioso, from the dusty mountainside of Sicily to the posh New York avenues.
Some choose to leave the fatherland for greener pastures; some turn the du...
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A powerful slap smashed into my face, making me unbalanced and almost fall off my feet. After steadying myself I stood their transfixed.
My father had slapped me! After all I had done to please him, the lengths I have gone to make his mission successful. Instead of hugging me and telling me that I did my best, he has the audacity to slap me.
"You are a failure, you disgust me. Sometimes I wonder if you are my blood or not?" he said with disdain in his voice.
Tears streamed down my face, I couldn't hold back and be meek anymore. The abuse had crossed my threshold and I am going to stand up for myself, I wont let my monster of a dad bully me anymore.
"This time its not my fault" I said resolutely, although I didn't raise my voice I could sense a moment of shock in my dad's face. He was not used to rebellion from my end.
He being the monster he is composed himself quickly and retorted "so whose fault is it? I was not the one who locked Aurora in the goddamn bathroom, it was you!" "No its not my fault. This time your intel failed me. I didn't know she was from the erstwhile Lombardi family. I was also not aware that she was claustrophobic.
You gave me one instruction and that was to get closer to Giovanni and get Aurora out of the picture. I did that to the best of my abilities." I replied, I was not going to be silent this time.
"You are absolutely correct, its all my fault. I should have never sent you on this important mission. You are a foolish and useless girl. I feel ashamed to call you my daughter." He started sarcastically but the end was brutal, I felt really devastated like the whole world was slowly closing in on me.
To be treated in such manner by the only parent you have known your entire life can break any person and I was no different.
I was boiling with rage, all the hate I had for this man was bursting on its seams. "You can twist and turn the facts but the truth remains, the intel failure was yours, the plan with loopholes was yours. I was just a pawn who played its part to the best of its abilities."
My father smiled and clapped sarcastically and said "So now you will back answer me. Mess up the task and have the cheek to put all the blame on me." "I am just standing up for whats right. If the Lombardi's catch me or interrogate me, I will reveal the truth. I never liked Giovanni, but pretended to like him just because everything goes according to your plan. I am done cleaning up your shit and protecting you" I responded without any hesitation.
"You are a cursed child. A curse on my life. I should have finished you off the same day as your mother" He screamed like a banshee on my face. I was shocked to hear this, I couldn't believe my ears. My mom died in an accident? Why is my dad saying these things?
"What are you saying dad?" I asked him. He smiled and replied "yes dear your mother didn't die in an accident, I orchestrated the whole damn thing". After hearing this I was stunned. I wished the earth would swallow me so that I didn't have to face this cruel reality.
I took a few minutes to compose myself but those minutes felt like ages. I wiped m tears, drank some water and launched my attack on my father, who was a pathetic human being, a beast rather.
"That day you not only murdered my mother but also my little sister who was inside her." He cut me off and said "That doesn't matter, the only thing that matters is that I should have finished you off on that fateful day".
"You could have killed me but that chance is gone now, no point pondering over it. Get ready to face the consequences that will come your way". I replied and rushed to my room, locking the room behind me.
I lay down on the bed staring at the ceiling and wondering about my life. I had lived a lie my entire life. The father whom I dearly loved and respected, to get his mere approval I adjusted all my life decisions as per his likings.
This is how he repays me, by making my entire life so lonely childhood, my isolated and unhappy teenage years. He ripped me from my mother and prevented me from creating so many amazing memories, all for his personal gains. He was a selfish bastard and I was walking in his footsteps.
I have done a lot of wrong in my lifetime but I have the opportunity to right few of those wrongs. They say blood is thicker than water. When you are in trouble or need love the same blood feels like a warm blanket or shield, it can comfort and also protect. Never underestimate the power of blood connections.
I had heard this many times, but my own blood felt like thorns in my veins. I was disgusted to be the daughter of this monster, who associated with the worst kinds of people and has snuffed out so many lives just for his personal and selfish gains.
I felt suffocated and disgusted. I never knew that your own blood can make you feel such negative and painful emotions. My head was a mess and I knew only one way out.
Firstly I will apologise to Aurora and Giovanni, secondly I will talk to both Lombardi and Romano family elders. They are the ones who can guarantee my safety and also make sure my dad gets proper punishment for his crimes.
I quickly changed into a light blue shirt and white shorts. I wore a flip flop instead of usual high heels. Put my essential items in a handbag and headed for the garage.
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As I was about to get inside a black Porsche, I heard some noise from my dad's study. I was caught in a dilemma, whether leave the house or check whats wrong. After much contemplation I came to the conclusion that I needed to see what was wrong and then head out.
I quickly walked towards the study, surprisingly it was unlocked but the door was slightly ajar. From the slight gap I peeped in to see two people seated I the study. One of them was my dad, who was red with rage and he could easily reprise the role of Satan in a play, he would look really convincing with those angry expressions.
I couldn't make out the face of the other guy. I knew why my dad was so angry, but I was curious to know about the identity of the other person with whom my dad was speaking with so much rage. As I was thinking all this, the second person started speaking. I listened closely, not letting even a single sound escape.
"You have created a Royal mess, now its your duty to clean it up. You have created two new formidable foes in Romano and Lombardi family." He said.
"Don't worry, I have a full proof plan to deal with them. Aurora is the thorn in our way, who ruined my plan at every stage, lets take her out,problem solved!" my dad replied.
I was shocked to hear this, but it paled in comparison to the revelation I had less than half and hour ago. I have no idea how many other people my dad has killed.
I rushed to the garage instead of pondering on these thoughts. I had to quickly get to Giovanni or Aurora and tell them about my dad's nefarious intentions.
Hey my lovely readers, So what do you think about today's chapter? Do you feel sad about Veronica? Or does she deserve this? Tell me your view in the comments section.
