Chapter 63 Mezza 2
Alessia’s POV
As we touch down on the Mezza runway, the plane shakes a bit nearly dislodging me from my seat as I quickly tighten my seatbelt and Alex reached for me giving me a tight squeeze before reaching for his phone . The tension returns with full force as he straightens his shoulders face set in a cool mask.
His fingers fly over the screen and he hits dial
“Andre whats the situation at the Mansion?”
No greeting.
Straight to the matter at hand.
No time to waste.
I inhale sharply as we wait for Andre's response ,Alex's jaw ticks nervously his eyes are fixed on a spot above Luca’s shoulder.
Luca unfastens his seatbelt and stretches his legs as he raised and started putting our bags together .Angelica holds on to her bag tight as she shows luca her small luggage and he brings it down from the overhead compartment her face set in her usual guarded expression.
“Has he left ? Is he still there?” Alex asks impatiently .While I wait with bated breath,I look out the window but I am listening to every word.
I hear his sigh of relief “Andre that breach should never occur again, not now not ever”
I sigh in relief that means Thomas left .The Bastardi ,My mind flashes back to the night he threw me in the dungeon blaming me for the theft of La Rosa even though I was innocent .I wish Alex had given him a serious beating that will reset his brains .My wish may still come through anyway.
“ Make sure you stay vigilant ,tell Anto to beef up security and not let anyone in without confirming from you or me.”
He cuts the call and puts his phone on his tray . As he ends the call he lets out a deep breath as if he had been holding it for a while.Eventually he pockets his phone.
As soon as he puts his phone away the captains voice cuts through the silence :Cabin crew please prepare light refreshments for our passengers while we wait for clearance to taxi into the tarmac
His hands tighten on the armrest for a few minutes before he finally stands up stretching.
Luca pinches his nose “So crisis averted I hope? Nothing funny underfoot?”
Alex looks at him “I think he just wanted to charm my location out of them and Thats one of the reasons why I didn't tell them where we were heading”
Luca sighs “I know it wasn't an easy decision to make.”
Alex nods “certainly keeping your family in the dark is never fun but ignorance is bliss sometimes”
I listen to their conversation as I casually pick up my hand bag sliding my laptop inside it's bag and shivering as the cold aura in Mezza feels like winter ans it is creeping in through the sealed windows.
The cabin lights blink once more as the cabin crew push a trolley towards the aisle serving some light snacks.
“May we serve you now?” the brunette with Linda name tag asks
I smile at her grateful for the distraction “Yes please go ahead ”I accept a bowl of fruit and Yoghurt just to keep my mouth and mind busy.
Luca and Angelica opt for cold cut sandwiches and water while Alex rejects the snacks only accepting a bottle of water. He is just too wound up to be hungry I presume he keeps staring out the dark tarmac .We eat quietly as I watch him leaning towards his window.
“Alex you need to relax, At least we have accomplished the first task,” Pausing “I am sure the map will lead us where we need to go”
Before Alex can respond there is a static sound from the overhead speakers!
This time it's a new voice
Not our Pilot
Or our co-pilot
Not anyone from our crew
“May day ,May day .You are unidentified , state reason for visit and your exact destination or we will not allow you to disembark”
Alex sits up as Luca curses under his breath .The cabin crew pause momentarily as they are packing up leftovers exchanging puzzled looks but keeping their thoughts to themselves .
Angelica remains as calm as a statue still holding on to her bag for dear life. I am really curious to know what exactly she is protecting inside it. Returning my thought to the issue at hand. Luca looks at Alex his eyebrows raised “Alex , Did they just call the Ferrini Air an unidentified plane?”
Angelica fixes her shawl as I notice her hand are shaking she seems to be muttering again in an unknown language.
I remember her earlier words Mezza do not like uninvited guests .Alex steps forward leaning on the doorway of rhe cock pit door “I alerted them of our intention of visiting-”
The voice repeats itself again this time louder :
“This is Mezza Air Control once again, identify yourself or turn back immediately . You are attempting to enter Restricted airspace”
Why is it restricted?
Do people not fly in to mezza at all ?
The captain appears near Alex his face pale my heart thunders in my chest as I watch everything unfold.
Captain whispers “Mr Ferrini we need to Radio them so they can speak with you direct .The tarmac is blocked I cant taxi forward”
Alex eyes reduce into small slits as he hisses under his breath “Hand me the Damn radio” I gulp as I reach for my bottle of water and take a few small sips .Pulling my blanket tighter around me as the cabin grows colder.
Mezza obviously doesn't want us here.
La Cass doesn't want us here.
But Alex doesn't even hesitate before pressing a button lifting the Radio and answering without a single ounce of doubt he says “This is Signor Alessandro Ferrini, I sent word of this planned trip since yesterday” Alex pauses before asking “now state your identity so I can inform your Governor about who denied me entrance”
I stare at his taut back as The entire cabin is filled with silence ,we all wait for their response….