Perfectly broken

Chapter 29

Anastasia's pov:

We land in Spain few hours later. I part with ways with Dante at the airport. He heads to the Ritz hotel, where we will be staying, because he has some work he needs to finish. I go straight to our house to meet my dad and discuss with him all the details concerning the funeral.

I didn't expect Dante do let us come here after he refused at first and I can't show him how thankful I am. He could have stick out to his opinion but he put everything aside just for me. For me. I smile at the smile.

I drive myself to the mansion in my car. Dad had it brought to the private airport. Once I make it to our house, I pass through the large gates and I park the car. I get out and I take a deep breath in. I saviour walking on the drive off after months of being away. I missed home more I thought I would. I remember the way Julia used to run through the herb. I can still hear the sound of her giggles. I always thought that I will be back here after taking my revenge from Dante. I never thought I will make it here sooner especially not to attend a funeral.

Our house keeper opens the front door for me. She smiles genuinely at me and she informs me that my dad is in his office and that's where I head next. I knock on the door and I get in. Once he notices me, he raises from his seat. I smile at the sight of him. «I missed you so much.» I say as I hug him tightly. God I needed this so much. Nothing will ever replace this feeling.  «Oh my good girl. Let me look at you. You changed a lot.» He is the one who changed not me but I don't mention it. He seems older. He even has more wrinkles. He is exhausting himself so much with work. «Do you have news about Matteo ?» I need to know if he is okay or I will loose my mind.
«About that matter. There is something I need to tell you.» I swallow. I hope he doesn't have more bad news because I don't think I can handle them now.
«What ? Did something happen to Matteo ?»
«Julia didn't die. We faked it so that you and Dante could come here. » I suck in a breath. No fucking way. I can't possibly have heard him wrong.  «You what ?»
«You have been trying for months now to find something to use against Dante. We still have nothing palpable in hand and I want to get rid of him as soon as possible. I told you that Julia died, so that you come here. And I knew that he would never send you alone. You are his wife after all. Now, that he is here without his men, we can kill the bastard and get rid if him forever.» I blink at him. Does he think what he did is logical? He literally lied to me. My own father told me with cold blood and Julia died and he didn't even care about what I would feel. He played with my emotions. I don't know if I should feel relieved because Julia is still alive or feel angry for what my father did to me. His greed, his thirst for revenge drove him to do crazy things. Fuck. This is too much even for a man like him. I am his own daughter. Do I really don't have an importance in his eyes ?
My thoughts shift to the fact that he said he wanted to kill Dante. I suddenly feel a tightness in my chest. Like what was I expecting ? This was the plan all along. «I didn't tell you because to wanted to make sure the plan went smoothly.» Because a damn plan is more important than me. Anastasia, don't loose your shit. Don't let him sense your inner discomfort. After last night, I promised myself, I will never let anyone see through me again.
I clear my throat and I say "Well, I wasn't expecting this. The important thing is that Julia is okay.» Keeping a straight face, I try to appear as calm as possible.
« What do you think of the plan ?»
« I think it's great. You did a good job. This will allow us to finally get rid of Dante. But, our original plan was to make him watch his empire crawl then kill him. What made change your mind ? »
«It will take too much time. Now, I want to kill him and get finished with it. As he doesn't have an heir, there will be fights in his family about who will be the next capo. As interior fight, not to say war, will certainly weaken the famiglia.»
"When will you kill him ?»I feel scared of his answer.
«Tomorrow.» This is way too soon. « I assume you will be doing it yourself. » I try to keep my expression neutral. « Of course, this my revenge to take for killing your mother. You can be there and watch me take his life if you want.»
«I'll think about it. I will return to the hotel to get some rest. »
« Won't you be staying here ? » I actually need to get here as soon as possible before I say something I will regret later. I have been holding myself back from it for the last minutes.
«I would really like to stay l here but we don't want Dante to suspect anything.» I lie.
« Good thinking. I'll see you. » He says before planting a kiss on my cheek.