Devil's Snare

chapter 18- Elder Mr. Cavallo

Rafael was angry today as he had to meet his bastard of a father. The mansion was getting ready for the older man's arrival. When a car stopped in front of the estate, the house's maids and staff were preparing food as usual.

While buttoning his suit jacket, a man in his early 50s stepped out of his car. He was tall and had a muscular build with blue eyes and dark hair, but he was still fit and had a sense of style that made him look well for his age.

With his bodyguards behind him, he buttoned his suit jacket and stepped into the building. After eight years in Italy, he stepped into the states. Everyone fell when the master walked into the mansion, and one stared at him in wonder. His sons stared at him impassively as he walked into the dining room. Maya, Victor, Rafael, Silas, Alzea, and the little kid were at the table.

Upon entering, Vittorio sat at the end of the table with a smirk on his face. Victor instructed the maids to serve breakfast, and soon everyone was seated. Everyone knows Vittorio's dangerous nature; the man is well known for his expertise in killing and torturing women.

Victor was the first to break the silence. "Why are you here, father?" he asked despite knowing the reason.

"Aww. I am hurt, son; can't a father meet his sons?" he responded, faking love.

Rafael sat there, not wanting to lift his head and look at his worthless father, "we know you don't love us, father, so cut the crap and tell us why you are here," Victor said, making it evident that he did not want his father there.

"Well, I am here to announce your marriage with Sadie now that we all agreed that Sadie is the best match for our Rafa," said Vittorio looking at Rafael.

Nobody said anything, and everyone was waiting for Rafael for his response. "I told you I will marry that bitch; you don't have to come from Italy to announce it. Don't they have technology in your mansion? Are you in the stone age?" Rafael, not even looking at his father.

"You should mind your tongue Rafa; I will not tolerate disrespect," said Vittorio, his anger rising.

Rafael stood up, banging his fist on the table, and shouted, "you came to my house, my fucking house, and how dare you talk about respect to me sitting at my table and eating my food" this made everyone flinch. The kid at the table started crying. Meanwhile, Alzea immediately took him away and put him in his room.

"Rafa, please. Dad, calm down. Rafa said he would marry Sadie, and he will; we don't need an announcement just yet from our side. Let the other side do it.", said Victor trying to calm down both the men, who were now ready to kill each other.

Both the men agreed and calmed down. Not a single person was happy with this wedding except Vittorio. Victor didn't care, neither did Rafael, but Maya seemed to be the most unhappy person amidst the wedding announcement. But there is nothing she can do about it, so she decides to let it go; she knows how to handle this situation and will deal with it accordingly.

While Alzea didn't know what was happening, she knew both brothers didn't love their father. The feeling seemed to be mutual from the other side as well. She didn't dwell on it because it wasn't her business. There was a commotion in the dining hall, so she closed the door and put the kid to sleep. After God knows how long, the furor died, so she went into the kitchen to get something for the kid before he woke up.

Her first thought was to step into the kitchen, where she gathered all the ingredients. It was busy in the kitchen; people were doing their daily jobs. She quietly started doing her work, and then it fell silent. Did she wonder why? Then a breath brushed her neck before she could figure out what was happening. She turned around, only to find the older guy looking at her curiously.