💘TAKE MY BREATH AWAY💘

Alex POV

When the meeting was almost done my dad turn his seat in my direction and pat me on the back with a smile on his face.

People who know my dad and his 4 children say that we are his replica especially Roberto and me. We both are his younger version. While Gino and Evangeline look like dad they have my mothers hair and eye color.

My mom's grandfather was my dads father gardener. My mom was almost 17 when she had me and my dad had just turned 22. My dads father did not approve the match so my dad left taking my mom with him to Italy to leave with his uncle.

After my mom found out she was pregnant with her second child my dad married her. It wasn't until a month after my brother Roberto was born my dad got word that his father was gravely Ill.

After his father passed away my dad was given this company to run. It was a small struggling business back then and after years of dedication, sacrifice and devotion my dad turned this company into a billion dollar venture.

My family has its share of drama just like any other. But we try to keep it away from media eyes. While Gino is the serious one in the family, Evangeline is the dreamer, Roberto is the playboy-badboy type and I'm more of the one who everyone depends on.

I keep my word and stick to it no matter the cost. I try to keep the family together even when my brother Roberto gets drunk and disrespects my dad.

When he's drunk, Roberto always reminds me that I was born out of wedlock. No matter what he's still my brother and I care for him deeply.

My dad always says two things he values most family and the company.

"Meet me at the office after this meeting Alexandero for we have much to discuss". My dad says so only I could hear

"Yes sir".

The meeting ended and we all shook hands.

"Here's my number. Call me if you need more information". Veronica says. As I shake her hand she slips me a piece of paper. I took it and place it in the pocket of my jeans.

We all walk out of the conference room. As the business crowd head towards the elevator, my dad and I enter his office. Placing the two portfolio on my dads desk I look around the office.

"So what do you think". My dad ask me as he heads toward an open cabinet grabbing a bottle of scotch and two glasses.

"Not bad. I see us making millions off Zino Industries".

"Not bad you say!? I say Zino Industries and FlOW is going to put me into retirement stage for the rest of my life son". My dad says as he hands me one of the filled up glass with scotch.

We toast to a new venture.

"Drink up son for this will be your children legacy". My dad concluded and drank down his full glass in one go.

I did the same with my drink and felt the burn heat up my throat then my chest. My dad pour us a refill and we both sat down. My dad in his leather seat behind his desk and me on the seat in front of his desk.

We spoke and joked around for almost two hours when I finally told him that I was meeting Katerina for a light dinner.

"Don't forget to invite her over for dinner tomorrow. And that reminds me I have to call your mom to let Anna know that she has to work over time also". Dad says

"I have spoken to Katerina but I'll still remind her. Later dad".

And with that I left the office, onto the elevator, then towards my truck and drove to my destination. (but not before calling Katerina letting her know that I was on my way).