Cecilia
- When is he coming?
- Tomorrow, so I want you to stay indoors with Luana and the children! I will not give him any reason to stay in our territory but I want you to be protected anyway, Camilo has already called his best men to take care of your protection. If I understand correctly, Dario will analyze the reports, say a few things to flatter us as if we are important to him, only we are not, then he will go away and leave us alone.
My brother was counting on Dario not staying long but I have a strong feeling that this will not be the case.
- I made a personal promise that I would never again get into business but circumstances make me want to warn him: If Dario delays leaving we need to prepare for a direct confrontation, he will not accept that he has been cheated for years and from what I know of him, we can expect the worst. Besides, we have Caetano Pacino, if years ago that devil was already worthless, today he must be worse. I'm being realistic with you, my brother, get ready because we will have to face a war ahead.
I knew Dario too well to know that if he is coming, it is because he has much more important matters to resolve here than just analyzing reports of results and profits. This could easily be sent by e-mail or by another representative, if he is coming it is because he has other matters to deal with here.
- I trust what you say, sister! I don't believe he is wasting his time with us, you know how we are seen by them, what do I suggest we do in case Dario prolongs his life?
- Open the doors of our house to him!
My brother looked at me in total amazement, not believing that I had suggested this idea, but I would explain my point to him!
- Dario knows the rules, so does Caetano! Both of them will not be able to do me or Luana any harm. First, because we carry his surname, second, the rules are clear: Luana belongs to him because she is his wife and the mother of his children. In any case, he will act naturally, don't give the impression that we want him away from here, let him think that we are the dumb and rejected half-breeds that they always thought we were. If Dario feels that something is wrong or that he is not welcome here, be sure that he will investigate and it will be much worse. Open the doors of our house, if he wants to stay longer than expected, show him that he can even try to harm us but he has to follow the rules, especially since he is Don and has to set an example! However, in case he wants to go to war, he will find opponents to match, you know very well that I am not afraid and if possible I will hold a gun again to protect my family if necessary.
- We cannot rule out any possibility, we are dealing with a very unpredictable and dangerous man! I will follow your advice, he will arrive early tomorrow and we will have the meeting after lunch. I will try to act as natural as possible so as not to arouse suspicion, changing the subject, are you still going out with Camilo?
My brother told me some time ago what he did to totally keep the Albertini's away from here, I never agreed but unfortunately I know that the ends justify the means and that the poor girl is not to blame for anything, her mistake as mine was to attract the desire and obsession of that damned family.
I let Camilo get close not because of the agreement between him and my brother but because of the friendship and affection that I ended up nurturing for him but I can not think that those whom I love leave me too soon or abandon me so it is better that we are just good friends.
- We changed plans, we are going to watch movies with Melina!
- Do you know that Camilo talked to me about marriage? He wants to marry you and has asked for my blessing, I just told him it's your decision, sister.
- Yes, I know, but Camilo knows well my position on this matter.
As promised, Romeo has never forced me to do anything against my will, the respect that my brother has for me is very great.
- I imagine that your suitor is already waiting for you, I think that all this we are going to go through will be momentary and we can go back to our normal life!
My brother believed that everything would return to normal, but knowing Dario as I do, I know that his coming here will change our lives drastically. I leave the office going towards the movie room that was located in the mansion before passing the kitchen bringing a tray full of popcorn and soda, being a large mansion, my brother made several rooms for our leisure as well as the children.
There is also a room for training and physical exercises. Everything very well equipped and organized, at first it was strange because I have always been modest and simple but with time I began to enjoy these advantages that the money provided.
Camilo was already in the movie room talking to Melina, the two are good friends and I never allowed my daughter to see Camilo as her father, because Melina has a father but unfortunately he left us too soon.
- Mama, you took your time, Uncle Camilo was already complaining.
She rolled her eyes and started laughing at Camilo who was totally embarrassed, he was always like that with him, he was always embarrassed with me and Melina.
- Gossip, I won't tell you anything else!
Camilo started tickling my daughter while I turned on the TV and put on the movie we were going to watch and delivered the popcorn and soda to them. Having two cousins who loved to play with her sometimes made her very tired.
- Cecilia, how do you feel knowing that the man who abandoned you is coming here?
- Dario never hid the fact that for him I was just a disposable commodity, so much so that when he got married he immediately tried to get rid of me as if I was nothing. I fell in love with him like crazy, I would do anything to be much more than an object for Dario, but when I discovered the monstrous face that hid behind his beautiful appearance I knew that I loved alone and that my feelings would destroy me.
Camilo held my hand that was resting on top of the sofa, without realizing it I was crying, the memories of the past hurt me a lot even though it's been so long since they happened. I knew that there were open wounds that not even time was able to heal.
- I can't imagine what he went through at his hands! Dario Albertini is still known as a violent and bloodthirsty man, he is a murderer who takes pleasure in what he does, no wonder he has so much power and strength in his environment. Are you not afraid of him?
- If I say I am not, I am lying! There are strong reasons to fear him besides the ones you mentioned, but I will never let him know that. Now I have to take Melina to bed!
I know that Camilo's intention was a dinner for two where he would certainly hit on me as always but it was better to stay home watching a good movie eating popcorn in the meantime.
- All right, I was also just leaving, tomorrow the day promises many emotions, I know that your brother has already guided you but that doesn't mean you can't do it too, please don't leave the house tomorrow. My men will be protecting the house but I need you to guarantee me that you will not leave the house under any circumstances.
- Rest assured, Colombian, tomorrow I will stay home very quietly with my daughter, Luana, and my nephews!
I will do everything so that Dario Albertini doesn't know that I am alive, but if he suspects something, unfortunately I will have to face my past even if I don't want to.