Oblivion [18+]

Chapter 12

Matteo's POV

Matteo: What do you mean they left?!

Antonio swallows hard avoiding to look at me in the eye.

Antonio: Listen I insisted on going with them but your aunt said Juliana's guards were enough.

I kick the door next to me so hard Antonio takes a step backwards. I want to cuss but I know if I start now it will never end! Erica didn't come here just to visit. She has a reason for approaching Camilla!

Matteo: Where are they?!

Antonio: Wedding shopping.

I pinch the bridge of nose and take a deep breath. The thought alone that Camilla is on her own right now, a fresh prey to every predator makes my blood boil. The thought alone that someone else would lay eyes on her makes me lose my mind! Oh, how I'd love it if I could keep her caged in a damn room!

Matteo: *chuckles*

I burst out laughing despite myself and Antonio stares blankly at me.

Antonio: Are you going to kill me?

Matteo: Oh no! No my friend. I am just thinking.

I got more than what I bargained for. I thought I have scared her enough but as it seems she is stronger than I expected. Jeez!

Matteo: Find them.

Antonio nods and leaves me alone as I caress my gun. The meeting today went unexpectedly well, the position in the 'Ndragheta is mine. And Camilla will guarantee my success, whether she wants it or not!

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Matteo: Non interromperci! (Do not interrupt us!)

I throw the words at the receptionist of the restaurant who nods not phased at all. It's not the first time I've been here and they know by now that if I am to use the private room they won't allow anyone to get inside until I leave!

I slam the door with the velvet covering and push Camilla against it trying to understand how I am going to put some sense into that stubborn head of hers!

Matteo: Is this a game for you?

Camilla: What exactly?

To my surprise she doesn't even flinch as if she was expecting my reaction.

Matteo: Disobedience Camilla. My rules are simple, I could have kept you caged inside the manor but no, I give you the freedom to wonder around, to have a will of your own, I even made Antonio teach you self defense for your own good and you ignore me completely!

Camilla: You knew I was helping your cousin with her wedding preparations right? And I was with your aunt, what would be the worse to happen? I won't run away...we both know that.

I let her go laughing despite myself at how irritating her calmness is!

Matteo: Run away? Oh no! I am not concerned about that! But you could have gotten yourself killed!