Chapter 64 Angelica
Alessia’s POV
Alex stands by the cock pit with the radio in hand waiting for their response.
He speaks evenly Into the Radio “ I am here on private business, still waiting on your identity too”
It's just Radio silence for a few heartbeats as we wait. The air is filled with tension..then the same person returns.
“I am MR Conrad just doing my job Signore Ferrini I meant no disrespect,” he paused “Your permission has been granted please stay on your route, Enjoy Mezza.”
The connection is cut immediately before Alex could reply. Alex frowns at the communicator in disbelief.
No proper goodbye.
No apology for the rudeness.
Just a warning to stay on route.
The pilot runs his hand through his hair nervously “I apologize for his rudeness Signore Ferrini you know -”
Alex waves his hand to cut him off “ Never mind him, you and the cabin crew are to descend with us. I have booked the only hotel available in town for the duration of our stay”
The pilot bows “ Thank you signore we will pack up our things now “ he looks towards the back addressing the cabin crew “ Pack up we will be here for some days. I exchange a glance with Luca then Angelica saying nothing as Alex returns to his seat and the pilot returns to the cock pit finally taxing down the runway.
My heart is beating fiercely in my chest as I know that this is the moment I have been waiting for all my life that I was not even aware off. Once the plane finally stops the Door. A gust of cold wind rushed through the cabin. I tighten my blanket around me as I feel something underneath my skin responding to the wind.
Alex faces me “Shall we? “ I look into his eyes wishing I can convey just how scared I am instead of voicing my thought I bite my lips hard until I taste blood and nod my head at him.
Luca straightens “Well it's about time it feels like we were waiting for approval for hours when it was only -” he stares at the time “About thirty minutes”
I give him a terse smile “When you are anxious time seems to move slower.”
I take a deep breath in ,and then out Alex murmurs softly in my ear “I am standing right beside you even the wind won't touch you without my permission” I exhale deeply as some of my fears start to dissipate little by little .I glance at Angelica she seems distracted by her book once more as she writes something in it not bothering to raise her head .
I slowly get up removing my blanket as we descend one after the other .The minute my feet touch the soil my legs start trembling.
It feel like the soil Mezza soul is alive.
As if it recognised me.
As if it's whispering my name.
A hot flush rushed through my body as I tighten my hold on my bag trying so hard not to panic.
Alex notices ,I am struggling to stay calm “Alessia what is the matter?” He murmurs moving closer to me I lean into him whispering on his chest “Can't you feel it Alex?” My voice is full of wonder “It's almost like it recognizes me.” Leaning into his chest I murmur “I don't really know.. But the ground seems to be calling me... Home”
Before Alex can respond Luca lets out a startled sound behind us. “Angelica eyes!” He blurts out pointing at her. “Dios Mios ! Angelica, Those eyes are not human.”
I roll my eyes at his theatrics finally they can also see it, I thought I was seeing things at one point. Turning around I face Angelica she stands at the bottom of the stairs her shawl on her shoulders. Her hair flowing behind her, eyes glowing bright gold not the flicker I saw on the flight here.
Alex steps forward shielding me “Angelica”he says voice low without a hint of fear “What are you?” Luca continues to stare at her wide mouthed as if he is seeing a ghost .No one takes a step as she continues to approach.
Angelica doesn't cower this time.
She doesn't hide under her shawl.
She approaches with her chin up defiant.
“I am a witch ,Signore Ferrini” she says softly “And Mezza, Mezza is in my blood... It is my home.” She looks at me Intensely “The ground is welcoming us because it knows it's own.”
She said us.
Not her alone.
Me and her.
That's why when we met I feel like she was a kindred spirit. “But how can Mezza recognise me?”I ask eyebrows raised “I have never been here before”
She smiles eyes still as bright as a golden orb “Mezza recognises the power in your blood, it never forgets it's daughters “
Alex voice is low and full of threat as he faces her “Witch or not I don't really care but if you turn out to be an enemy not a friend you will answer to me”
Angelica tilts her head a smile touching her face “ I am not your enemy, I am here to help”
Alex snorts “ Then once we are settled out with everything, I don't like secrets “
Luca glanced at her briefly his eyes flashing a hint of hurt “ You could have told me at any moment when I asked you what was wrong ,you should have come clean.”
She glanced at him her gaze softening for a moment before it hardens again “I was afraid you will drop me off en route if you knew and I really wanted to join you on the journey to my mother land” She pauses taking a deep breath “Mezza has been calling me home for a long time.” She opens her hands wide as if in greeting.The wind howls rising around us suddenly as if in agreement with all she said. I shiver as Alex pulls me into his arms removing his jacket and placing it on my shoulders.
Alex seems stupefied his anger replaced with other concerns as Luca mutters something under his breath.
“Let me be the first to welcome you To Mezza the threshold of La Casa” She whispers face pulled into a huge smile.