The Lost De'Luca

Chapter Sixty Six

Emilia's pov- 27 years ago
After I arrived in LA, the driver my father paid, took me to the house he bought for me. The house was too large for just me, I'll have to talk to him about it, it would draw too much attention

"Thank you" I said to the driver and he bowed before leaving

I took my things to a room and arranged them properly. My mind wandered to Luciano, how do I even begin to tell him all this?

Tears pricked at the corners of my eyes as I took in all that had happened. I don't know what to do anymore, I acted brave Infront of father but I'm terrified

I have never been away from my family and now I'm in a whole new country, miles away from home.

A call pulled me out of my thoughts and I saw that it was father calling me

"My darling how are you doing?. Are you settling in just fine? Do you need money? Should I send your brother over there?" He asked a series of questions before I could even say anything

"Father, I'm fine. I don't need money, the money you gave me before will last me for several months. No, you don't need to send Maxim over here, if he comes here who will help you with stuff over there?" I said and I heard him sigh

"Darling your father misses you. My little girl is so far away of course I'll be worried about you" he said in a soft tone, his words pierced my heart and my eyes teared up again

I miss him so much

"Are you crying darling? I told you it's not good for that thing. Please stop crying sweetheart" he coaxed, trying to calm me down but it only made me cry more

"I miss you father" I mumbled, my voice cracking

"I miss you too baby. You don't have to stay there, you can come back right now. I will deal with your grandfather" he said firmly and I shook my head

"You know that's not possible father. He will cause trouble for you, the mafia-"

"Fuck the mafia. I want my daughter back, I will willingly step down. It was a mistake to even let you leave in the first place" he snapped through the phone

"You can't do that father. Maxim isn't ready yet, you know that, you'll be putting unnecessary pressure on him" I explained and the line was silent for a minute

"Stop worrying about me sister. If it means you can come back then I'll do it" I heard Maxim's voice

"You both are acting like children. It's your job to protect the mafia, have you both forgotten about what mom said?!" I tried to reason with them

"That old man can't do shit. You don't have to be scared, we know you want to come back so stop acting all brave little sister" Maxim argued

I can't deny it, I do want to go back but we all have to make sacrifices and this is what I have to do

"There's nothing we can do. You guys focus on the mafia, now that grandfather swore to bring it down you have to be careful" I said and they both went quiet

"Fine. Have you told that Italian bastard yet?" Maxim asked darkly

"Not yet, I don't know how to" I whispered, that dreadful feeling came back again

What if he doesn't want it? What do I do then?

"There's nothing to be scared about. That idiot put that thing in you so he should know what his actions have caused" Father said and I shook my head

"Our actions" I corrected them

"Whatever, just take care of yourself and that thing" father said

I smiled, recognizing his subtly show of concern for my child, it warmed my heart