Tristan's Dominance (Book 7)

12. Eventful Dinner Party

The party at the house of O'Neil was quite lively and as chaotic as always. The sound of music filled the air and platters of food going around was seen everywhere. There was alot of dancing and small talks as the party was going on. There were so many people invited. 

Tristan was away from the chaos sitting in a meeting room in the lower ground floor of the O'Neil mansion with Rupert Rossi. They were discussing business. Suddenly the door opened slowly.

Tristan and Rupert both turned to look at who was at the door. It was Tatiana. 

Rupert asked "What is it?"

Tatiana shyly looked around and said "I am sorry to disturb you..."

Tristan said "You are not disturbing Mrs Rossi..."

Rupert nodded at Tristan and then at his wife "Tristan is correct. You are never disturbing. Why are you down here?"

Tatiana hesitated and said "I cant find Arcangelo... He disappeared..."

Rupert said "I brought him down here. He is next door playing with Nicandro... Why? Do you need him up there?"

Tatiana wanted to shake her head at her husband and object for her lack of understanding but she was too intimidated by both her husband and Tristan O'Neil to say anything.  She had been worried about Arcangelo. He was only six. But his father independently left him unattended.

Tatiana said "I just couldn't find him and was wondering where he was. I go check on him..."

Rupert said "There is no need to check on him. He is fine playing next door..."

Tatiana smiled and nodded "Ok... Thank you... I take my leave now..." Tatiana closed the door and sighed. Why was her husband so insensitive? She walked to the next room and opened the door. She gasped as she saw his son and Nicandro playing with toy swords. It seemed like a real fight. They were attacking each other properly. 

Tatiana said "Boys... Stop fighting you could hurt each other"

Nicandro and Arcangelo both stopped.

Arcangelo said "Mum... We are not fighting...."

Nicandro nodded "He is right. We are sword fighting...."

Tatiana was speechless. Why couldn't these kids act like normal children?

Tatiana said "Let's go upstairs Arcangelo. You can have some candy with other children..."

Arcangelo said "I want to play with Nicandro. I dont want any candy... Dad said I can stay here..."

Tatiana's words had no power against her husband's even in raising their children who had hardly started school. What chance did she have in parenting as they grew up into teenagers? 

Tatiana nodded "Ok... Do as your dad says..." She then smiled and left without another word. She wept as she closed the door. Why was her life so complicated? She wanted a normal life. 

Tatiana tried to wipe her tears as she went back up to the ground floor towards the banquet room. In the corridor, she saw her younger children Michangelo and Maria Angela running and smiling. They hid behind a big statue.

Tatiana asked "What are you doing?"

Maria Angela didnt turn and said "We are playing hide and seek with Natan and Natalia..."

Michangelo turned "Mum... are you okay?

Tatiana asked "Why wouldn't I be?"

Michangelo said "You are crying..."