Mafia Principessa

Chapter 31

Isabella's pov

Andrea left the table over ten minutes ago. I knew she wasn't as tired as she claimed to be so I decided to listen to my instincts and go check the basement. I walked in on them having a deep conversation.

"What is the meaning of this?
Andrea, care to explain what you are doing here with this man?" I ask in a stern voice. I knew she would come and see him sooner or later.

"Andrea you are not supposed to be here so get out now before I call Esteban to come and drag you out using force. Is there any instruction you just will not disregard?" I ask in frustration. I'm glad I got here in time who knows what ideas Zeus might have been filling in my daughter's head. Andrea remains adamant and doesn't stand up and leave.

"It's fine ,go Andrea we can finish this conversation some other time for now just listen to your mother,"Zeus tells Andrea in a polite voice. I honestly hate how he acts like he is Andrea's father and I'm his baby mama.

" Are you going to punish me again mi Corazon (my heart)?" He asks using a silly voice. He is really in high spirits after speaking to Andrea. I wonder what they might have discussed.

" Stay away from my daughter, you have done enough damage to this family. For your own sake you better hope Andrea's brothers, uncles, grandfather and dad do not find out you were breathing the same air as her while in here," I give him a friendly warning. Who am I kidding of course I will let them all know.

" Since I'm feeling extra happy today I think I will let you in on a little family secret Bella....." Zeus declared and then paused. I figured he wanted me to tell him he can tell me the secret. I didn't respond I just gave a nod in his direction to signal that he may go on because I'm listening.

"Well as I've mentioned I've been digging everyone's past, I know about everything that happened to Andrea in Russia and everything that happened while she was living in Italy with you guys, but that's not the secret now is it? I know the identity of the man Andrea wishes to kill the most. The man who attacked Andrea and I and then took her to Russia, that man who hurt her so deeply is none other than Armando. Armando is the Russian mafia don, he has been for about ten years "

" And how exactly did you come across that information? How do you even know about Armando, even my children do not know about him?" I raised each question after the other without catching my breath.

"Isabella, you want to know how I knew Armando's identity? Well here it is, our paths crossed, and I saw potential.Armando and I collaborated, shared resources and information. But what I didn't anticipate was his obsession with our daughter, well Andrea since I might get another bullet to the shoulder for calling her ours," he says the last sentence in a mocking tone.

Zeus leans forward and narrows his eyes as he continues his speech "We all know that Armado hated Allesandro.It would appear that Armando was also a little obsessed with Andrea. I've kept tabs on Andrea and I know what she was going through during the previous weeks. Now she's torn between two worlds. And I think I know why she still doesn't remember the Russian mafia don even though the drugs are no longer active in her system."

I furrow my eyebrows and narrow my eyes as I listen to him run on and on.
"Humour me, why?" I deadpanned.

"Armando and Allesandro are identical twins. Same face, same features.........Andrea's subconscious recognized it from the moment she found out Allesandro was her biological dad. Deep down, she knows."he says slyly.

"Zeus you are not making any sense.What are you insinuating? Tell it to me straight and stop playing games" I say while getting irritated by all this beating around the bush.

Zeus shrugs as he elaborates. "Perhaps Andrea's reluctance to accept Allesandro stems from her repressed memories. Her mind protects her from the truth, but her instincts... " He trails off for a second before continuing "They remember. Andrea recalls the scar on his left eye, the silver bracelet he wore... those details stood out because they distinguished him from Allesandro. Her mind clung to those differences, desperate to separate the monster from her own dad."

"No, Zeus. That's not true. You are lying. Armando and Allesandro had their fair share of issues with each other but Armando would never do that, he wouldn't hurt his brother's daughter like that," I tell him as I defend what little honour Armando had in my eyes.
Zeus just laughed at that statement. I took a moment to look at him, he was telling the truth, I could see it.

"You see mi Corazon, Andrea's denial is a fragile veil. And when it shatters... Everything will change." Zeus's words hang in the air, leaving me feeling unsettled and concerned. If this is true than Andrea and Allesandro's relationship will get completely ruined once the truth comes out. Andrea would never be able to look at Allesandro the same after she learns about this.

"Calm down I know you do not want Andrea to know because you want to protect whatever bond they both share. This is simple, just free me, I don't get a chance to tell Andrea about my recent discoveries and you keep playing happy family here," zues proposed. I know I can't keep this secret from her forever and I don't intend to. I just need her to continue her therapy and with a little more time Allesandro and her bond may grow stronger so much so that this truth may not completely destroy their relationship. I am certain she will lose all the progress she has done in the past few months should she learn this, she would completely lose her senses.

"Fine, I will let you go but you have to promise to stay away from her. I mean it Zeus don't go looking for Andrea after today." I state my conditions as we try and strike a deal. He nods and I take his word for it because even though he may be a lot of things I know he never goes back on his word.
Esteban and Leon untie him and prepare to have him escorted through the tunnels.

" I made a promise to not go looking for her but if she comes looking for me I won't be able to hold back Bella." Zeus says before walking out with Esteban and Leon. I know this secret will eat me alive. I just need a little time and then I will reveal it to Andrea and the rest of the family.