Verona Rosario (Book 5: A Mob Boss's daughter)

18. Vows

As Alexandria and Venetziano were staring at each other silently in the room they were in, they heard very loud music. Venetziano narrowed his eyes and shook his head "Dont they have any consideration for others?... Its time they get taught a lesson for disturbing people..."

Alexandria watched as Venetziano walked to the door. She quickly said "Wait... Venetziano..."

Venetziano had his hand on the door knob as he turned "Yes...."

Alexandria said "They are just singing karaoke..."

Venetziano said "Loud noises are never acceptable in an open residential area..." 

Alexandria sighed "Alright... You know what? We can avoid this noise if it bothers you... How about we go somewhere more quiet, like a restaurant maybe?"

Venetziano raised an eyebrow "You are asking me out?"

Alexandria didnt think it would sound like that way but it seemed like Venetziano thought so. She shrugged "I guess".

 Venetziano gave her a hint of a smile. 

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Crescenzio arrived at the gates of the Constantini mansion after being scarce all day. The guard at the gate let him inside and bowed respectfully as his car went through the gate. 

 As Crescenzio drove alone through the driveway leading to the Constantini mansion he tried to put Verona off his mind.  He kept his personal and business life separate. He was not open about his personal interactions. It was easy and natural for him to do that.

Crescenzio got off his car and walked up the steps of the mansion. Then he got the latest news that his grandfather had travelled to South America for a long business trip meaning he was left in charge. 

Crescenzio went inside the house and entered the living room. His father's underboss, Nico was there waiting to talk to him. "May I be forward?"

Crescenzio took off his coat and threw it on a table. "You may..."

Nico said "Please dont stay out too long alone with no guards like today again.

Crescenzio picked up a juice bottle and opened it. "Anything else?..." He drank from the bottle while looking at Nico expectantly. 

Nico sighed "At least call us to let us know your whereabouts please... Your grandfather is away and we are all sworn to serve and protect you but we cant do that if your location is unknown."

Crescenzio knew why Nico sounded so unsure and nervous. Nico valued his life and did not want to die painfully at his grandfather's hands. Men working for his grandfather, Cristoforo Constantini were the toughest but they feared their boss. If anything happened to him, sky was the limit to his grandfather's wrath towards those he held responsible. Crescenzio said "My location is known to you right now... Serve and protect me..."

Nico nodded. It was typical Crescenzio. He downplayed everything and was reckless but he had a survival instinct that was almost not human. Nico said "There are some recent events that I would like to bring to your attention tonight. You need to be aware in case the Constantini family are dragged in."

Crescenzio finished drinking from the juice bottle and then put away the bottle as he noticed a pile of papers on a sofa. "Give me a summary of what I am about to read.... Is it about our businesses?"

Nico said "Constantini businesses are thriving ... There is no trouble on the business side....But there are some mob feuds that can drag the Constantini family too with them... You can see all the reports... We may need to take some action at some point..."