Mafia's Love & Revenge

Chapter 3

Modesty, Lincoln, their three kids, Verrell and Zara are on their private plane on their way to Catania. She has been sitting quietly with her eyes closed for about an hour now.

"Flashback"

"Papa, why do I have to leave? I want to stay with you, Madre, and my brothers." She is sitting on her Papa's lap

"Because I don't want this life for you. If Salvatore Troisi finds out that I have a daughter he will do anything to get you to marry Elexandros. So they can have own half of our businesses and properties. I can't let that happen. You deserve to marry the man that you love. There is one thing that I want you to always remember. If anything happens to me and your brothers. That it was by Troisi's hand. Always be there for your Madre. I will miss you, my Bella." Her Papa wiped the tears off of his cheek"

"End of flashback"

"That is the only time that I saw my Papa cry" She is thinking.

Lincoln picks her up and sits her on his lap. "Cuore Mio, do you have any idea who's responsible?'"

"Yes, Mi Tesoro (My treasure). The Troisi family, I am sure that it was them. I don't know if some or all. But they all will die. I know my Madre will never leave Sempre Orso. She loves that house. It has been in our family for a very long time. My Papa also grew up in that house. I have to make sure that she is safe." Modesty lays her head on his shoulder.

"I will be there to help look after Madre." He kisses her forehead. "You haven't cried yet. It's okay to cry. I am here with you. You and I both know that I will not judge you. It might help you to feel better."

"I know, but it's not time for me to cry yet." She kisses his neck.

"Let me know if you need anything." Lincoln tighten his hold on her. "I love you Cuore Mio."

"I love you too Mi Tesoro. I will." She looks over at their two daughters and son sleeping. Then she closes her eyes.

****

"Troisi's house"

Santo and Giusto are in the yard hitting golf balls. "We will give Seargeah's widow a little time to grieve before you and I go there to take over" He swings the golf club.

"Do you think father knows what happened?" Giusto is looking at the balcony at his father and mother.

"I am sure he does. You know that he knows everything but sometimes chooses to look the other way. Especially when it will benefit us." Santo looks at Salvatore.

He is looking at them. "I know one of you is responsible. I don't know which one. I hate it but I am proud and mad at the same time. Hell, I don't like it when someone goes behind my back" Salvatore is thinking,

Elexandros walks over to his brothers. "Santo put some men at the airport. Just in case Carmela is smarter than we believe she is.

After all her father was in the business for years before she married Seargeah. Tell them to let us know if they see anyone arriving."

Santo doesn't waste any time making the call.

Giusto hits the golf ball. "Have you heard when those bastard's funeral services will be? It's a waste of time to have one since there are not any bodies." He laughs.

"No word yet. But the day after the services. You and Santo take four men with you. I am sure that she doesn't have much protection. Demand that she turns everything over to us." Elexandros is looking at their sister. "She is a slut" He is thinking.

Rosalia is walking out of the servant's quarters. She's been sleeping around with one of the hired men for a little over a year.

"You really need to get some control over your twin. I am sure it's Alberto that she is f*****g. Warned her if she gets pregnant We will not force him to marry her. He is a married man with a house full of kids." Elexandros walks away shaking his head and is still looking at their sister.

On the balcony Pietra, Salvatore's wife pours him and her a glass of wine. "I don't usually interfere with your business. But you killing those young men was cruel. What if those were our sons?" She is looking at him.

"I had nothing to do with that. I am not going to say that I am sad about it. But it wasn't me. Nobody in their right mind will go after our sons. If they did, I will kill that son of a b***h with my bare hands." He hits the table.

"If you hit my table one more time you will be feeling my bare hands. " She points at the table.

Salvatore starts whistling and turns his head looking across the yard.

****

"Sempre Orso"

Carmela has been walking around the family room for hours looking at her husband and three sons' pictures. Franco and Sophia are also there. But no one has said anything. Carmela turns to look at Sophia. "Make sure that the nursery has everything that it needs. The bedroom next to it with the twin beds and the one across the hall from it also needs to be ready."

Sophia and Franco look at each other. They are wondering who will be staying in those rooms. Sophia didn't ask, she leaves the room to do as Carmela requested.

"Carmela I hate to bring it up. But all the men are wondering when the service will be." Franco is looking at his wife walk out of the room.

"Tell them that we will let them know tomorrow. Fresh flowers, we need fresh flowers. Have Agatha put some in those rooms except for the nursery." Carmela is looking at her watch.

"Nobody is allowed in this room but me until we say otherwise."

"Sure. Is there anything else you need?" Franco looks at her. "We? Who is she talking about?" He is wondering, looking at her as he's walking out of the room.

"No, I just want to be alone." She unlocks a drawer that she keeps locked. She is looking at Modesty, Lincoln, and their kid's pictures. Carmela takes the pictures out, and places them around the room. "Finally my little girl is coming home. I have waited for this day for so long. This is not how I imagine it. Whenever I picture it Seageah, Marcello, Errico, and Filippo were also here. What am I going to do without them?" She whispers as tears are running down her cheeks.

****

"Airport"

When Lincoln, and Modesty's plane lands there is a black super stretch limousine waiting for them. Verrell is looking out the plane window. He is Lincoln's bodyguard and best friend. Verrell is 6'2 medium complexion, has black eyes, and wears his hair cut short. Verrell notices that some men are standing by the gates. He looks at Modesty and Lincoln. "We have company. They seem to be looking at everyone that is arriving."

Modesty nods her head. "But they are looking for men. Not a family." She picks up Amadeo.

Lincoln has Serenity in his arms Zara has Legacy by her hand. Verrell walks off the plane first, and the others follow him to the limo.

Troisi's men see them but don't think anything about it. They put their attention back on all the commercial flights.

Ricchi calls Santo. He and the men are tired and were ready to go home.

"Phone Conversation"

Santo: Yeah

Ricchi: There have not been any men arriving in groups. The men that did arrive were with their families.

Santo: Are you sure?

Ricchi: Yes sir. There was a private plane that arrived. But it was nothing. Before you ask me. Yes, I asked around. It's a billionaire that is here with his family on vacation. His damn wife is gorgeous as hell.

Santo: I will send some men to release you and the others soon. Until then keep your damn eyes open. We can't afford to let anyone get past us. That would f**k up our plan.

"End of call"

****

"Troisi's house"

Santo tells his father and brothers about the phone conversation he had with Ricchi.

All four men laugh. Giusto walks over to the bar, pours four glasses of bourbon.

"So Carmela doesn't have anyone that will back her now. This is perfect." Salvatore looks at Elexandros

Elexandros points at his father, nodding his head. "Look like I was right. Yes, sir taking all of Mastroianni's properties is going to be like taking candy from a baby."

All four men tap their glasses together.

****

"Sempre Orso"

Modesty and her family arrive at the house. Carmela meets them at the door. She pulls her daughter into her arms. Then she hugs Lincoln and her grandkids. Sophia and Franco are looking at Modesty in disbelief. They can't believe that she is here and all grown up.

"That is who Carmela was talking about when she said we. I never thought that we would see her again. Nobody is allowed to speak her name." Franco is thinking.

"Don't worry Madre, I'm home now. Everything will be okay." She hugs her mother