CHAPTER 54

"Wedding?"Brie asked confused,what is it with everyone and this wedding.Who said she's marrying Giovanni to begin with.And why in the world is his uncle's waiting and for what.Brie gets the feeling that whatever is about to come....she won't like it one bit.

"Where are my manners."She said with a smile on her face as she is addressing Brie and Ari."I'm Paula Garcia.Giovanni and Marco's grandmother.It's nice to finally meet you.Both of you."

"Nice to meet you too Mrs Garcia."Ari replied.

"Paula."She corrected."Please call me Paula."Turning around she faces Giovanni."We need to talk privately.Now."Since Paula switched to Spanish Brie couldn't understand a single thing she said but from her tone it sounds serious.

Giovanni

Gio knows that the second his grandmother switched to Spanish and said they needed to talk that it's urgent.And whatever he's gonna hear it won't be good.He took her to his private office where they won't be disturb."Anything to drink?"

Sitting down she waved him off and said."No... there's a war coming Giovanni and you need to be prepared.Some of your men aren't as loyal as you think.You need to start cross checking everyone again and keep tabs on them.Only hire men you trust... Men that have been working for you for years.But I would recommend your grandfather's men....they still here and very loyal have them keep an eye and ear out."

"I know there's rats working for me and I will find them...it's been hectic with this Dante story.He is also on my back sabotaging my business, taking my shipments and targeting Brielle.Not to mention Lorenzo is still out there waiting for the perfect opportunity to take Brielle,I won't be surprised if they both working together."

"Then you need to get things in order and bring back El Diablo. The family is at risk and I know your uncles are working to remove you from your seat.It's time my son.Do what you must to keep this family together,in the wrong hands a blood bath will occur all the Mafia organizations will fight under each other.... we'll end up killing each other like rats before that happens....find the source of the problem."

"Rocco is on it.... and I have appointed Marcelo as my consigliere and Tino as second in command."

"Tino as your...."Paula trailed off and stood up to face her grandson fully."Appointing Tino as your underboss while your brother is there.How can you do that?"She asked shocked."I know you have your way of doing things and always disobeying but this.....your uncles won't be happy about your decision."

"I don't give a fuck about my uncle's."Gio said angrily."If anyone of them has a problem then they'll deal with me.Marco rejected the position that's why I gave it to Tino.And I think it's a good idea anyway."He ended on a frustrating sigh.

"Because just like you Tino is a heartless killer that has no remorse."His grandmother said.

"Si."He agreed."And he'll handle his position well until Alessio comes of age."

"That boy of yours....."Paula said deep in thought."I can see he'll need anger management.For his age he's too matured but that's a good sign because he'll be able to run this family well when you retire but his anger will get the better of him."

"He's fine abuelita.And I'm not taking my son to someone who'll pump him full of pills and bullshit he doesn't need.He'll be groomed to be better than me.... already he is excelling with a knife soon I'll let Marcelo teach him how to handle a gun."

"I wanna be there for his training.....I wanna see for myself."She walked over to him."That boy is talented Giovanni.Keep him safe."

He nodded."I know and I will."

"Your daughter is gonna break hearts one day."She said with a smile."She's special and her beauty is gonna cause chaos.Just like her mother you'll have your hands full in keeping the boys and men at bay."

"No man will ever be worthy of my daughter and if he can defeat me in a one on one match then we'll talk."

Paula smiled."Your mother would be happy to see you like this.I'm sad she left so soon."Paula's eyes filled with tears.

"Don't cry abuelita."Gio said going over and placing a hand on her shoulder."Her death wasn't in vain."

"Yet the man who's actually responsible for her death is still walking around freely."She said bitterly.

Giovanni looked at her confused."What do you mean abuelita?"

Just then a knock came on the door and Marco entered."Dad's here?"Just great Gio thought,didn't the man get the message the last time he shot him.

"Abuelita....?"Gio questioned.

"I'm staying."She stated."I'm not afraid of your father."Looking at his brother he nodded.A few minutes later his father stepped in, limping and holding a cain for support.

"Son."Victor groaned as he sat down on the chair in front of Gio's desk.Clearly still in pain,Gio knows due to his age his wounds would take longer to heal and he enjoys seeing his father suffer.

"What do you want?"Giovanni asked straight away.

"I came to see you and....."His eyes fell on Paula."And my lovely mother in law.How are you Paula?I heard you came to visit."

Hatred showed clear in the old woman's eyes for Victor."You heard or you knew I was here?And how do you know I'm here Victor.Are you having me followed."She questioned.Gio turned to face his father.

"Word of advice father."He began."If you involved in what's happening right now,I won't spare you.I'll kill you myself."

"You don't trust your own father?"Victor gasped feigning hurt.

"Why should he trust the man who's responsible for his mother's death."Paula spat bitterly standing up and glaring at Victor.

"Shut your mouth Paula!"Victor yelled,standing up but Gio pushed him back down in the chair.

"Watch how you talk to my grandmother."Giovanni warned."Or I'll end you right here,right now.The fact that you my father won't stop me."He leaned closer to Victor and placed one hand on either side of him,their faces inches apart.Gio stared straight into his father's cold,empty eyes."I don't trust you and I never have....I know you working with your son to bring me down and I can tell you now I will kill you and I'll make him watch."

"Son...."Victor began to stutter in fear.

"Don't call me that!"Gio growled angrily."You not my father,my father died the day I lost my mother.You just a man I know.Now I would advice you to leave my house and never return you not welcomed here anymore.....and next time you come unannounced I'll give my men direct orders to shoot on site."

Victor stood up and left limping on his way out as he went."He's our father Giovanni."Marco said once they are alone."Is it nece-...." Marco didn't get to finish his words cause Giovanni pinned him up against the wall making it difficult for him to breathe.

"That rat isn't my father and you better start choosing on who's side you are.Cause I don't traitors working for me....the door is right open."The two brothers stared at each other until Marco looked down.

"Let your brother go Giovanni."Paula demanded."He's not the enemy here."Without breaking eye with his brother Gio said.

"Then he better stop acting like one before I put a bullet in him."

"Enough!"Paula said coming over to separate the two of them."The real enemies are out there not here.Right now the two of you are gonna need each for what's about to come,don't allow your rivals to cause disruptions and tension amongst you or else this family will fall....your mother's death will be all in vain."

Giovanni faced his grandmother after hearing her words."What the fuck are you talking about."

"Don't talk-....."

"Start talking abuelita."He shouted harshly.Paula opened her mouth to talk but a soft knock came from the door."Who the fuck is it!"He yelled.

His gaze softened when he saw it's Brielle and in her hands is a tray with tea and biscuits."I thought you mind need this."She said placing it on the coffee table.

"Thank you child."Paula replied pouring herself a cup."My favorite."She smiled.

"Green tea with a zest of lemon in."Brie smiled proudly."Hope you enjoy and let me be on my way."She quickly shot a glance at Giovanni.

"Stay."His grandmother said stopping Brie at the door."You family now."She turned to look at Marco."Gather the rest of the family,you all need to hear what I have to say."

He gets the feeling whatever his grandmother is about to say he won't like it one bit and something tells him his father is involved and whatever it may be Gio is certain it will cause his father's death and soon.When everyone was seated and relaxed Giovanni stared at his grandmother and waited for her to talk but she doesn't instead she's drinking and sipping on her tea as if gathering the courage to say whatever she wants to say.