Mafia Obsession (OBSESSION SERIES #1)

CHAPTER 11

Mafia Obsession - Chapter 11: Secrets in the Shadows

The dinner with Angelo’s family was a turning point.  Celeste felt a shift in their attitude towards her, a subtle change in their demeanor, a hint of acceptance in their eyes.  She was still an outsider, still navigating the treacherous waters of their world, but she was no longer just a pretty face.  She was Donna Angelo, the wife of the Don, a woman who had earned their respect.

But the world of the Mafia was a world of secrets and shadows, a world where trust was a luxury and truth was a rare commodity.  Celeste, with her innocent heart and her yearning for honesty, struggled to navigate this labyrinth of deception.

One night, as Angelo was getting ready for a meeting, Celeste noticed a strange glint in his eyes, a flicker of something that was both familiar and unsettling.  She had seen that glint before, the night he had proposed, the night he had revealed the truth about their relationship.  It was a glint that spoke of secrets, of danger, of a side of him that he kept hidden.

“Angelo,” she said, her voice soft, her eyes searching his.  “Where are you going?”

Angelo paused, his hand hovering over the door handle.  He turned to face her, his expression guarded, his eyes filled with a mixture of guilt and apprehension.

“Just a meeting,” he said, his voice strained.  “A business matter.”

Celeste’s intuition told her that something was amiss.  She knew Angelo was hiding something from her, something that he was afraid to reveal.

“Angelo,” she said, her voice firm, her eyes unwavering.  “Tell me the truth.”

Angelo hesitated, his gaze flickering to the door, then back to her face.  He sighed, his shoulders slumping with defeat.

“It’s… it’s nothing you need to worry about,” he said, his voice a low murmur.  “Just… just some business.”

Celeste shook her head, her heart pounding in her chest.  She knew he wasn’t telling her the truth.  She had seen the glint in his eyes, the fear in his voice.  She had to know what he was hiding.

“Angelo,” she said, her voice laced with a hint of desperation.  “Please.  Tell me what’s going on.”

Angelo’s gaze softened, his eyes filled with a mixture of love and guilt.  He took her hand, his touch sending a jolt of electricity through her body.

“It’s dangerous, Celeste,” he said, his voice a low whisper.  “It’s not something you should be involved in.”

Celeste’s heart sank.  She knew he was right.  But she also knew that she couldn’t let him face this alone.  She had to be by his side, no matter what.

“Angelo,” she said, her voice firm, her eyes filled with determination.  “I’m your wife.  I’m part of this world now.  I have a right to know what’s going on.”

Angelo looked at her, his eyes filled with a mixture of admiration and apprehension.  He knew she was right.  He knew he couldn’t keep this secret from her any longer.

“It’s… it’s in the basement,” he said, his voice barely a whisper.  “There’s… there’s something down there.”

Celeste’s heart pounded in her chest.  The basement.  The forbidden zone, the place where Angelo kept his secrets, his fears, his darkest desires.

She had never been down there before.  Angelo had always kept her away, claiming it was too dangerous, too dark, too close to the heart of his world.  But now, she was determined to see what he was hiding.

She took a deep breath, her hand trembling slightly.  She knew this was a dangerous game, a game that could have devastating consequences.  But she also knew that she had to know the truth.

She had to know what Angelo was hiding in the basement.