Crimson Roses

Chapter 7

Earlier on

"What's wrong, uncle?", Romano asked as Frank and him sat down in another room alone.

Frank walked up to the fireplace where there was pictures in frames placed.

"I've known you for quite some time. Long enough to consider you one of my own son.", Frank stated as he emphasised on the word 'son'.

Romano huffed out as he leaned forward. He knew exactly what it was about.

"You're not sending her away because of the dispute between her and Erin, are you? You're sending her away because of what I did.",Romano said.

Frank stayed silent.

"Uncle, I-"

"This is a fair and final warning. My daughter is still young at heart, naive. Your reputation would only crush her. Well, my family is waiting for me. Have a goodnight, Romano.", Frank said.

"You too, uncle.", Romano clenched his fists.

Present

"What the hell are you doing here?", Sofia gritted as she pulled Romano inside, closing the window and dragging him along into her walk-in closet.

"Are you insane? Why are you here? And why did you just climb a tree?!", Sofia whispered-shouted as she closed the doors of her walk-in closet.

"I...came to apologise for what I did. I realised that I had given you mixed signals. It's better this way. You are leaving. Don't come back.", Romano clenched his fists tightly as his tone was cold.

Sofia stood in shock, accidentally dropping the knife. She quickly regained her composure.

"I know. I'm used to it by now. If that's all you have to say, I suggest that you should take your leave.", Sofia stated as she turned around to open the door but Romano placed his hand over hers, preventing her from opening the door.

"You sang nice.", Romano leaned in as he whispered softly to Sofia in a low voice.

"I know.", Sofia added in a sassy tone.

"Goodbye.", Sofia said without taking another glance at him, opening her closet and walking out.

(I'm sorry Sofia...but I need to protect you.), Romano thought to himself.

The next day

The airport

"Well, I guess I'll see you in a few months, Soph.", Sofia said to Kayla who began to sniffle when Sofia kissed her head.

"Bye guys...I'm going to miss y'all. Take care of Kayla for me please.", Sofia told her friends, Reigna and Ryker.

"Sofia, a word.", Frank stated, pulling his daughter aside.

"What is it, papa?", she asked.

"I'm....I'm disowning you.", he stated.

Sofia sighed.

"I understand dad, goodbye. I love you papa.", Sofia said, kissing her father's cheek before leaving to go to the plane.

The private plane engine started while Sofia tried to hide her depression and regrets. The plane began to move across the tracks to gain momentum to take off but suddenly stopped, causing Sofia to jerk forward.

"What is it?", she asked as she stood up from her seat.

"No, you're not allowed in here. I'm sorry sir but I have to ask you to leave.", the flight attendant said.