A missing piece... The other half - A Mafia Brothers Story

Chapter 44 - Concert night...

The luxurious car parked in front of the 5 stars hotel entry. A valet opened the door and Salvatore came out. He offered his hand to his daughter and the little girl took it with a bright smile. Her tiny hand was totally engulfed in her father's one.

There was a lot of people outside and of course, Salvatore and Suki's arrival attracted people attention. Some recognized the businessman, and they were intrigued of who was that little girl with him. But with one look, they understood that she was his daughter.

Suki: It's my first time going at a concert, there is a lot of people.

Salvatore: That hotel has a big concert venue. I went to some classical concerts by the past but it's the first time in that hotel.

Suki: Otô-san... did you... (She hesitated to ask him a question.)...

Salvatore: Tell me, why are you so shy?

Suki: ... Did your wife like classical music too? Did you go with her to those concerts?

Salvatore: You were afraid to ask questions about my wife?

Suki: I... I don't know... I don't want you to feel sad or to ask you questions that I shouldn't...

Salvatore: You are free to ask me anything, Suki. I miss my wife everyday, it's a fact that will never change, but I want to keep in mind every little things that we did together... so, to answer to your question, yes, my wife liked a lot music but not only classical music... it can be difficult to believe it, but my lovely wife dragged me to a lot of music festivals when we were young... even a reggae one... and trust me, it's far from the type of music I listen...

Suki: Really? She must have been an amazing woman...

Salvatore: Yes... she was amazing and will always be in my heart...

Suki: You still love her, even if she is not with you anymore?

Salvatore: (He had a sad smile.) Yes, she was my soulmate.

Suki: But Mrs Valentina... she was your fiancée...

Salvatore: (He was a bit embarrassed.) You are right, we were in a relationship... but a different one... you maybe don't understand because you are still young, but it was kind of for business...

Salvatore was not really comfortable to explain to his 11 years old daughter that, until recently, he was seeing a woman that he didn't really like just for business. It was not the kind of things that he wanted to teach her.

Salvatore: But that relationship doesn't exist anymore and it's for the best. Your father made wrong choices but now... thanks to you, my life changed, and I have the chance to live a better life!

Suki: (She blushed and shook her head.) Me... no... I... (She didn't know what to say.)

Salvatore: You're kind, smart and the cutest...

Suki: Otô-san... please stop teasing me...

Salvatore: I am only honest, but you seem still too shy to accept it. (He laughed.) Let's go and enjoy that concert.

Suki was still shy to receive such compliments, but a little smile showed up at her father's words. She wanted him to be proud of her and seeing his smile while talking about her was the best proof. They followed the indication of the hotel's staffs and easily found the concert hall. People were entering and Suki recognized her music tutor. She went to greet her with her father.