Having Her

Chapter 43

Carmelo's POV:

The time is finally here, I am stepping down. I've worked hard and long to reach the heights that I've reached. It all started with me overthrowing the old head of this family. Kathy had barely been ready to be a mom and I barely ready to be a father. My parents refused to support us, so I turned to a friend for help and worked for his father for a little while. I'd always been good at fighting and shooting since my father was an avid hunter and had me in all kinds of martial art programs as a kid. When shit got bad and the big man got greedy, I murdered his son and had to go underground. I moved the kids and Kathy to Virginia and plotted to take over in spain. It was nearly impossible, and I ended up in a coma for 3 months after slitting the throat of the old boss. Taking over wasn't easy but I did what was needed to bring the family great honor and more respect.

Lucian has been training under me for a while and the kid is perfect for the job. I have no doubt my boy will make me proud and push the family further than I have. He's fucking brilliant minded, determined, ruthless, and loyal. I've taught him every single thing I possibly could and he spent plenty of time with the men who work with us.

When I first brought the kids to Spain, I knew that he was born to take my place. Sure, we had some hiccups in the process, but who doesn't. He came into the business, fit right in with my men, and proved to be more than essential to the organization. The kid was smart and quiet, a planner and an executer, fucking perfection. I also see qualities in the way he cares for Luciano and Winter. It takes a strong leader to keep those two on track, some days I find myself even overwhelmed with the two of them. Luciano not so much, but my sweet daughter Winter was and still is a piece of work.

When I first got Winter, she was a fucking animal. Her mouth was ridiculous, she did not waste time cursing anyone out who made her mad, her attitude out of this world, a temper as explosive as a south korean missile, and the mind of a killer. Luciano didn't make it any better, he's so fucking in love with the girl that he let's her do whatever the fuck she wants. He's a strong boy, but she is truly a weakness for him. Lucian has managed over the past years to bring her down from a 10 to a 2, thank fucking crist for that because punsihements meant to bring the strongest men to their knees meant nothing to her.

Now I am sitting here with Kathy, gloating about my son, and let's just say she isn't really that excited or happy with my decision.

"You fucking dickfaced shithead! If my son gets killed I will fucking shove my foot so far up your ass, your stomach acid will melt my nail polish. What the hell were you thinking making him of all people boss, you fucking wrickle dick dummy."

She seems to be the only fucking person in this family that can't be tamed, nothing fucking works on this woman I swear.

"Kathy, shut your fucking mouth please. You wanted me to step down and for us to leave the estate to travel together, and now I am making that possible. You are really never fucking happy. And call me another fucking name, you'll be picking your teeth up off the ground." I can't fucking believe this woman.

"When I said I wanted you to step down, I meant hand the business to fucking Ribo or someone to manage. Not give to our fucking sons you rusty dildo. I dare you to lay a finger on me, I'll rip it off and finger fuck you with it." I chuckle at her nonsense, her insults are always so weird and comical.

"Love, you know if you were anyone else I'd put a fucking bullet between your eyes. Let's calm down with the name calling and fuck instead. I don't want to fight with you. What's done is done, Lucian will take over and we will be leaving the estate." What the fuck made her think I would give this to anyone except my fucking son who I worked really hard to groom for this.

"You can fuck a maid tonight, I don't want your filthy fucking hands touching me. I have the right mind to fucking strangle you in your sleep. Hijo de puta. As a matter of fact, come here so I can bust your balls." (son of a bitch)

Breath deep Carmelo, just breath deep. Don't let her get to you. I swear this fucking nagging ass bitch is the only one who knows how to really work my nerves. I wish I could just fuck her into submission, but I feel like the next thing I say to her will really set it off tonight so I need to just stay calm and guard my balls.

"One more thing, I don't think you'll like it but just hear me out. Lucian will wed Winter and provide an heir for himself." She stops dead in her tracks and turns to me looking like a woman possessed by the devil himself. I would have laughed at her if I knew she wouldn't try to shoot me or something.

"WHAT? Fucking say that again Carmelo?" I almost reply before she starts again.

"First of all, Winter is 16. Second, what makes you think she wants to marry him? Do you see the shit he does to her when he can't control his temper? Carmelo, I swear I better be the only person you ever said this to. There's no fucking way in heaven, hell, and the in between that can happen. It has to be her choice. You fucking men kill me, puffing out your hairy fucking chests and making choices for fucking women. I will turn your fucking balls into fish food, don't you fucking dare." By the time she's done talking, she is huffing and puffing like a fucking wild beast ready to attack. Fuck, she's so fucking sexy when she's angry with that wild ass look in her eyes.

"Listen, it's for the best. He will need an heir when he is ready to step down and it's clear she loves him. You let me worry about that and you worry about whatever the fuck you do when I'm doing all the heavy lifting. I can puff my hairy chest because I am the fucking judge, jury, and executioner in this fucking family. I don't see you doing shit except spending my money and making my life fucking hard with you dumbass attitude. So shut your fucking trap and fucking be on my side."

"Be on your side? What the fuck does that even mean? Winter loves you and you want to take her choice from her just like Lucian. She will resent you for this just as she resents him. Carmelo, you can't do this to her. She's not as strong as she appears, she's still a scared kid with a lot on her shoulders." Kathy pleads with tears welling in her eyes. Her armour has cracked and her vulnerability is leaking through. The children were always the only ones who could prove that Kathy was still a damn human inside.

"I'm sorry but my hands are tied here. Who else would I have produced him an heir? I could have given him anyone, but that would hurt her worse than it being her own self and you know it." She just simply nods and turns to leave the room, slamming the door behind herself with sparing me another glance.

Fucking hell, I am too old for this.