Mafia Principessa

Chapter 35

Andrea's pov

And then the stares began, I know they think it was me who helped him escape. Mama looks very uncomfortable in her position so I can confirm that she was the one who did it.

" That is ridiculous Lucas that man could not have escaped with all of the security we had put in place." Grandfather lashed out in anger, you could tell his sentence was left hanging with lingering thoughts, he knows he couldn't have made that escape alone, someone helped him and it had to be me.

" Dammit!" Ace cursed under his breath as he violently shattered the glass vase that was next to him. I couldn't help but flinch a little, even though it has been years since I was in that place I still feel weird when I'm around angry men, especially once they start acting violently.

" Who let him go?" Allesandro asked in a stern tone. At least he was giving me the benefit of the doubt. He looks very pissed, I don't think I've ever seen him this angry. On second thought I think he wants to hear it come from me.

Mama was about to say something or at least she looked like she wanted to say something but I interrupted before she could even speak.
" I did, I didn't like the way you all were handling the matter, killing him was not an option, well at least I knew I wasn't going to allow it to happen. I apologise if everyone feels betrayed I won't apologise for disappointing you because you probably should have seen it coming. Look I assume that father is far away now, he won't interfere in any of your lives so please can we let it go," I say boldly, oh the things I would do for my Mama.

" We had every right and reason to kill Zeus.
Andrea do you have any idea of what  that man took away from us eighteen years ago. We mourned a daughter we had never met, I suffered throughout those years because I couldn't help but blame myself and when we find you and you return to us you are a stranger, you carry his identity, as a badge of honour .It was as if Aurora Bianchi really died and Andrea Luna Galanis was born. There has never been a single day where you have called me dad but you call him father at every chance you get ,even though you know the truth. The sad part  is I can't even lie and say that I understand because I don't. That man didn't protect you, you were alone during the hardest time of your life, you lived as an orphan and then you want to call him father. What father? What kind of father doesn't protect his child, vanishes for eight years of her life and comes back to act as if nothing happened?  He failed you Andrea, he didn't show up, you should really let that sink in.You have really done it this time Andrea Galanis," Allesandro stated as he raised his voice. He said the last part with a lot of bitterness. Fuck, he is really angry and hurt, he didn't shout at me this much even when I got arrested.

Allesandro then storms out, leaving a tense atmosphere .Ace and my uncles follow him. Even Armani looked like he was angry at me and he never gets angry at anyone. After that everyone else left and Sebastian also excused himself. I was left standing with only Mama in the room.

"Andrea I'm sorry about your dad lashing out on you. I know the family is angry at you and I will fix it, I swear I was about to tell them that I was the one who had him set free," Mama says in a sad tone as the guilt is evident on her face.

"Why did you do it?" I ask as curiosity gets the better of me. Plus if I am to carry this cross I should know right, not that I'm not a bit glad that father didn't get killed because of this act.

" We talked and I realised that he regretted his actions. I couldn't sit back and watch as they killed him, for the sake of the relationship we once had I saved his life. He even promised to stay away from you and this family," Mama explains. I don't buy it but I think I will let this go for now.

" I know you are not telling me the entire truth but that doesn't really matter right now because Allesandro probably realises what a piece of shit I actually am, Allesandro finally sees that I'm undeserving of his love....." I say before Mama interrupts me.

" Don't say that, you are not a piece of shit and Allesandro loves you with all of his heart. You are more than deserving of his love, for a matter of fact you are deserving of anyone's love Andrea," Mama says as she tries to reassure me.

" Mama just don't tell him it was you. If finding out that I helped father escape hurt him this much  then just imagine how hurt he will be when he finds out it was actually you, it will leave a deeper scar. I don't want you two to have any problems because of me, not anymore. I want to protect the love you both share. I probably will sound crazy and melodramatic for saying this but witnessing it...  It heals me, deeply. It reaches into the darkest corners of my soul and soothes the wounds of my inner child.When he sings to you on the sofa while waiting for Allesio or Antonio to come home... or when he whispers into your ear stuff that makes you laugh, lost in a crowd. I'll do anything to preserve that love. That's why I beg of you... don't tell him. Don't jeopardize the harmony you've built. Your love is a sanctuary, a refuge from the world's cruelty. Let it remain unscathed and unbroken. For your sake... and mine, don't let father create problems in your marriage Mama," I say with the utmost sincerity. I don't think I've shared this with anyone except my therapist. Only she knew how the love I witness between those two affects me as a girl who grew up in a world of emptiness and terror.

I held her hands tightly before saying" whatever the reason was for you letting him go, I hope it was worth it," I say as I walk out.