Beyond Deception

Chapter 3

MATT’s POV

I was silent for almost the whole flight. My brother could sense there was something bothering me, but I still didn’t openly display it. I was always in control of everything, including my feelings. It often happened that when we had a big deal coming up and I had any slightest doubt about some of the details, I had speak up. It was never visible. But today, I know I’m letting it slip.

It all has to do with Francesca. From the little time I spent with her, I can clearly say she will be a handful. And that is an understatement. She wasn’t any happier than Liam was with the marriage deal, and I can’t even begin to guess what her reaction will be to these sudden changes. She still doesn’t know. I asked to be the one to tell her.

I was carrying an engagement ring in my pocket, I wanted to do this right, or as right as possible. I even picked it out myself, and I certainly didn’t hold back. Not that I needed to. Budget control hasn’t been a part of my personal life since forever. The Mafia brought us income enough to be living happily, freely and limit-free.

Lets just hope it’s to her liking.