The Dangerous Family Secrets

Chapter 10: Allies and Enemies

Travis's POV

Walking into the his fathers den, Stanley Zavair, Travis's father was buried in paper work. Sitting behind his big mahogany desk he looked up as Travis entered.

" to what do i owe the pleasure of seeing you here" Stanley said with a placid look on his face

" well i need to talk to u about the Tribunal coming up next week" Travis said

" what about it" he responded leaning back in his seat

" i want to know how you are going to vote" Travis said sitting down in the black arm chair in front of his fathers desk

" well i would have to listen to both argument from the accuse and the accusers" he said looking his son in the eye

" oh please Stanley, you and i both know this is all a rouse by Annabelle and this Cindy chick to bring down the De.Luca's" Travis said

" why do you think that, i think the Moassi's are a decent family i might not be sure about Cindy but why would they just lie" Stanley said

" you know why, Annabelle lost that no confidence vote and Soraya shot at her, plus this Cindy girl is a weird character we didn't even know Antonio was married until his death"

" Something about this whole thing feels like a farce but for what i am not sure" Travis continued to say

" even with all your suspicions i still have to keep an open mind" Stanley said

" you can keep an open mind but you should ask yourself who has the most motive to want Antonio dead and it sure as hell does not look like the De. Luca's" Travis said feeling his anger rise

" it seem you have already picked your side, i can't help to wonder if this isn't more about your feeling for Soraya De.Luca than whether she is innocent or not" Stanley said with sarcasm in his tone

" i don't have feelings for her, I'm only choosing a side and you will have to very soon but you better make sure you choose the right one" said Travis

" ok you can deny your feelings, and i don't blame you, she is a beautiful girl but i think your feelings for her have clouded your judgement"

Stanley said

Standing to his feel Travis walk up to his fathers desk, he did have some sort of feeling for her but he wasn't sure what he truly felt for her. But even with his confused feeling he knew he was on the right side of the game, because something smelt funny and it had Annabelle and Cindy written all over it

" dad regardless of what you might think, a war is coming and you and the other clandestine members can stay in denial about this, you have to pick a side there is no middle ground" Travis said and walked out of his fathers office

He hope his words had gotten through to his father because war was coming and he could feel it, a Zavair knows a storm when they see it and this one is coming with blood.

Travis walked out on the balcony of their home, he didn't know what to do because the heirs weren't the ones who would get to be at the tribunal and he feared that the other clandestine members would fall pray to Annabelle and Cindy's sweet act, especially if Cindy played the broken widow card.

The only way to prove Soraya's innocence was to find out who the assassin was and who sent him. Thinking to himself he needed to contact Soraya about all of this, he pulled his phone from his pocket but in doing so a call was coming in, looking down at the number he didn't recognize it but he swipe his hand across the screen and place the phone to his ear.

"Travis Zavair speaking" he answered

" good day Travis this is Naomi Swyffer" the voice said

" my Swyffer it's a pleasure but to what do i owe the honor of your calling" Travis said

" i have a personal matter i would like to discuss with you pertaining to your extraordinary talents" Naomi said

" well i will help you with your problem if you help me with one of my own" Travis said

" that depends on what your issue is, you would have to tell me what it is first" she replied

" can you put me in touch with your friend Soraya" Travis said

" Soraya, really, is that lust i hear in your voice travis" Naomi said

" its strictly business and a personal matter, but can you help me with that" he responded

" yes i can, but you would have to fly to paris tomorrow" Naomi said

" tomorrow, no problem its a deal" Travis said

" ill let you know once i touch down ok"

" ok Travis ill see you then" she said and hang up

Travis leaned over the balcony with a smile on his face. It seem things might not be so hard after all, he knew Naomi and Soraya were close friends they were always seem together at various events.

Now all that was left was to find away to take down Cindy and Annabelle they needed a smoking gun and the best place to start was with Pratt, after all they are sleeping together so if Annabelle was up to something Liam would know, so it seems i'll be flying to Germany as well the thought to himself.

Terrence's POV

Terrence was sitting in his car, he was watching Kross in the cafe that he had chosen to meet, he knew he had to be cautious, Kross was not a man to be trifled with easily. He had his security do a sweep of the surrounding premises to see if Kross had any hidden surprises for him

" boss the place is secure" Corey said tapping the earpiece in his ear sitting in the driver seat

" the boys have secured the area and they have found no threats" he continued to say

" thank you Corey" Terrence said pulling his door to get out

" do you want me to accompany you inside" Corey asked

" that's fine Corey, its best i go alone" he said

Walking into the cafe, Terrence strode up to Kross, he was a well built man in his early 40's with a scruffy beard and dark eyes.

One look at Kross and you would think twice to mess with him if your a sensible man but he was not, he was a betting man and right now his money was on the fact that Kross had something to hide that he didn't want Lorenzo to know and that made Kross paranoid and when a man is paranoid he's bound to make mistakes.

"Nice to see you Kross" Terrence said

" lets just get on with it already" Kross said not even acknowledging Terrence's greeting

" ok then straight to business" Terrence said sitting down

" i want to know about Ryan Welder or should i say Valadin De. Luca" he continued

" its not what you think Terrence this situation is a lot more complicated than you think" Kross replied

" what am i thinking Bradley, because what i think is Lorenzo has a son he does not know about and he's a security personel in his ranks and your keeping it from him" Terrence shot back

"You don't know how off target you are on that one Terrence, Things are not always as they seem" Kross shot back

" then enlighten me, because your lorenzo right hand man and his trusted friend and your plotting against him with Ryan" Terrence spat

" Valadin is not Lorenzo's son, he's Lorenzo's cousin and why would i plot against the De. Luca's" Kross said

"Cousin!" Terrence said shocked

He did not know of Thomas, Lorenzo's father having any siblings to have a nephew or neice so how could that be.

"Yes, he is Alandro, Thomas's brother grandson" Kross said

" i didn't know Thomas had a brother much less to think of kids and a grand child" Terrence replied

" Alandro was assassinated young but he had a child with a girl named Sharwa at the time that no one knew about and that child was Victor, Ryan's or Valadin's father" Kross said

" so what happened to Victor and why didn't the De. Luca's know about him" Terrence asked feeling confused

How could Thomas have a brother he knew nothing of and why was he assassinated and why are all these things kept a secret. But one thing he was sure about was that the De. Luca's had so many secrets and he was lucky to always uncover them.

"Victor died of cancer eight years ago but before he died he told Ryan the truth of his family and who he really was" Kross replied

" wait lets back track for a minute" Terrence said

" why didn't Victor make himself known to the De. Luca's if he knew who he really was and why this Sharwa girl didnt let the De. Luca's know she was carrying Alandro's child" he continued

" Sharwa did, she went to Alandro and Thomas's parents but they turned her away because they didn't approve of her they wanted Alandro to marry some girl name Lionara at the time" Kross said

" Lionara Volkov, Simone Volkov's mother from the Russian drug ring that was busted in 2016" Terrence said feeling shocked

" yes, one in the same, the De. Luca's did not care what Sharwa had to say and they turned her way but Thomas did not know about any of it" Kross said

" so your saying Thomas did not know he had a nephew out there and Lorenzo knows nothing about Alandro or his child and grandchild" Terrence asked

" Lorenzo and Lily-Ann knows about Alandro but not Soraya or her brother but neither of them know about Victor or Valadin" Kross said

" but you know, so why keep this a secret from Lorenzo, i thought you were his right hand man and friend" Terrence shot at him

" Ryan does not want anyone to know that's why he changed his name, he only wants to be near his real family seeing has his mother and father are both gone, you don't really think i would have him there if he wanted to harm the De. Luca's" said Kross

Terrence couldn't tell Bradley how wrong he was about Ryan's true intention, and he wondered if he should ask about Cindy and how she fit into Ryan's life. But what if he dosen't know anything about Cindy he thought

" Kross who is Cindy to Ryan" Terrence asked

" Cindy, i don't know any Cindy that's affiliated with Ryan" Kross said

Looking at him Terrence couldn't tell if he was lying but after everything he's just told him, he saw no reason why Bradley would lie now.

" ok then Kross, but i hope you know what your doing, good intention start out as just that, good intention, but they sometime take a different path down the road" Terrence said and got to his feet to leave

" you won't say anything about this to the De. Luca's" kross said, and Terrence could swear he saw fear in Bradley eyes for a second

" i don't know what i'll do with this information Kross i really dont" Terrence said

" you might think telling them would solve things but it might get worst much most" kross said and with that Terrence left.

Terrence was still overwelmed with the information he was just given, sitting in his car has Corey drove them back to the air strip he knew one thing, if Cindy had any ties to Ryan then that was all the blackmail he needed and seeing as he was a betting man he was sure Cindy and Ryan had some form of relationship.

but he hope its a strong enough bond to blackmail Cindy with Ryan's secrets so she would pull back her accusation of Soraya. He just hoped.

Cindy's POV

The warm Brazil sun shone throw the upstairs balcony and into Cindy's room, laying in her bed she say tired of keeping up this broken hearted widow farce but she new she needed to if her plans were to succeed the De. Luca's must pay with their lives.

Getting up she walked into the bathroom and looked at her self in the mirror, she would soon start showing and she have not told Santos of her pregnancy. What could be greater than an heir to the Reveara throne she thought.

She knew Terrence would never spill the beans about her child being his, if it's even his, she laughed at her own thoughts. Getting in the shower she indulge in warm water that praised her skin she was feeling relaxed her plan was playing out just as it should, who knew a little girl from the projects of Italy could have one of the oldest and vilest set of family powers to coward at her feet.

Once Cindy was done with her shower and got ready she picked up her phone from off he bed and called Annabelle

" hey Anna, are we set for next week" Cindy asked

" everything is great on my side, my mom has been lobbing the other clandestine members against the De. Luca" Annabelle said

" well it seem all that is left is to convince the tribunal of Soraya's guilt" Cindy said

Annabelle was just another pond in her game, but Annabelle didn't know that. Cindy had be friended Annabelle a couple years ago an it seem her farce of friendship was about to pay off.

" well just work your broken hearted widow act and you'll have every one eating out of your hands at the tribunal" Annabelle said

"Great work Anna, ill talk you later" Cindy said and hang up the phone.

It was now time to work her magic on Santos, Cindy thought to herself. Making her way downstairs an to Santos's she knock on his door.

" Mr. Reveara, it Cindy"

" come in Cindy" Santos replied

Pushing the door open, Cindy saw Santos siting in the red couch that was by the window in his office.

" how are you my dear" Santos asked

" I'm find Mr. Reveara, as fine as on can be under the circumstances" Cindy replied walking up to the couch and sit down.

" how many time must i tell you to call me Santos Cindy, in your father in law not your boss" he said

" sorry Santos" Cindy replied

" so how can i help you" Santos asked Cindy

" well i have something important to tell you" she said

" well shoot, am all ears"

" well i have been feeling weird for a while and i wasn't sure why until yesterday, i took a pregnancy test, and it came out positive"

" wait, what, are you saying that your pregnant" Santos asked feeling stunned

" yes, I'm pregnant, your going to be a granddad" Cindy cooed

Getting to his feet Santos had a huge smile on his face, he was going to be a grand dad, he would still have an heir the Reveara name would still live on.

He threw his arms around Cindy in excitment, who was caught off guard by his sudden embrace.

" you have answered my prayers Cindy, your a true Reveara and a wonderful daughter in-law" he said

" thank you Santos" Cindy said, " well ill leave you now to what you were doing before i interrupted you" she continued getting to her feet.

Walking out of Santos's office Cindy was pleased with her self, she knew desperation made a man easy to control and from Santos's reaction she knew she had him under hers.

She walked back to her room, her bed lining were changed and her room was now in order, it seems the maid have been in, so she looked in the bathroom to see if she was alone, feeling pleased that no one was around she step out on the balcony and Pulling her phone from her pocket, Cindy dial a number.

" phase three of the plan is now in motion she said" and ended the call.

Travis's POV

Walking on to the tarmac, Travis took in the site of Paris, it's funny but he had never been, because he's not the vacation type and never had any form of business to do in Paris. Thinking to himself he wondered what Naomi could want done that the assets and technology of Swyffer Tech could not provide.

Something was fishy about this, but he had made a deal and he never breaks his deals. His driver and personal body guard Tobias, walked him over to a set of black jeeps where he got in the back of one and they took off for his hotel.

Pulling his phone from his jacket pocket he called Naomi,

" im in Paris, where and when do you want to meet" he said

" lets meet today, there is no delay in what i need done so, 5:00 at the Bonjour cafe and don't be late" Naomi replied

" ok ill be there" he said and ended the call

This was going to be interesting Travis thought, because he had the strange feeling that he was been drag into something that could devour the vilest of men but he was never one to cower in the face of danger he lived for the action of life.

" take us to the hotel and we have a 5:00 meeting at the Bonjour Cafe" Travis said to Tobias

" ok boss, anything else i should know or be prepared for" Tobias asked

" just be on the alert and let the others know to be as well" he said

" will do boss" Tobias responded.

Naomi's POV

Naomi threw the phone on her bed and rubbed the spot where her RFID chip was located in her ankle. she couldn't sneak out of the house so she would have to bring Frank and other guards with her, but she knew better than to think Frank was loyal to her, he was loyal to her father to a fault so she would have to be careful how she approach this situation.

She didn't want to bother Soraya because, even thought Raya had her problem she would rush to her aid and she didn't want that her bestfriend needed to focus on this tribunal and all the other mess she's found out about her family.

So under no circumstances she would bother Soraya she needed to stand on her own two feet or find another allie in who she could trust and she hoped Travis was that person. After all he is Vietnamese and that means he probable had a code as most of his generation before.

The Zavair family was well known for their honor, decency and loyally to always do what's right regardless, on and off the battle field they were the type to let a man die with his dignity.

Counting down the hour, to five Naomi got ready for her meeting with Travis that was going to be in the next hour she got dress and went down stairs her father was not home but his pack dogs were there to keep an eye on her.

" Frank!, am going out" Naomi shouted

Frank walked into the entrance way and give Naomi a look over inspecting her as if she was a wanted criminal.

" where are we heading" he asked

" am going to the Bonjour Cafe" she replied

Walking out the house Frank was close behind it was like having a babysitter instead of a bodyguard but was there really any difference in them she thought.

" no funny business now Ms. Swyffer" Frank said as he opened the door for her to get in the car

" I'm not up to anything Frank, can't a girl enjoy life anymore" Naomi said with sarcasm in her voice

" either way Ms. Swyffer, your father won't tolerate any form of incidence" Frank said

Naomi knew frank was referring to the s*x tape scandal but she knew he was not judging her she could see it in his eyes and for that she was grateful.

" i promise, ill be a good little girl scouts honor" Naomi said crossing her middle and index finger

Frank just shut the car door and laughed at her antic then got into the car and drove off.

It was a minute after five when Naomi reach Bonjour, she didn't want Frank to accompany her inside so she would have to divulge a plan and soon, pulling her phone from her bag she texted Travis

Meet me in the ladies bathroom, have security and a bug .

She sent off the text and waited a few more minutes in the car before she got, and has expected Frank was behind her all the way in the cafe.

Walking into the crowded cafe shop Naomi found a seat and ordered a cup of coffee, she needed to keep up a front for a while and she hoped Travis was already in the bathroom waiting for her.

Feeling as if enough time has pass to not make Frank suspicious Naomi got to her feet and said.

" I'm going to the ladies room"

" ill come a check it out first" Frank replied

Shooting Frank a nasty looked before she round on him

" Frank its just the fricking bathroom, who is going to harm me in a cafe, just sit down i won't be long"

Walking away, and feeling comfortable that Frank was not following her Naomi mumbled

" can't a girl get any privacy these days"

Pushing the bathroom door open, Naomi walked in and locked the door behind her, she check each stalls until she found the one Travis was in and placed a finger over her mouth to signal him not to talk.

She took out her phone and typed.

The replies that are in a bracket are Naomi's replies, ok.

(We cannot talk i have a RFID chip in my leg and they will be listening since I'm not home).

Taking out his phone Travis Typed back.

What the f**k, who has you tagged

(My dad, yeah i know controlling much)

This is a bit much yes, but a guess with the s*x tape scandal

Naomi had forgotten that her private features were all over the internet for everyone to see, so of course Travis would have seen it.

(I had nothing to do with that, it was all Adam, that ass hole).

I figure as much, but why did you ask me here

(This chip in my leg its a tracking device with a recording software, i cannot have it remove so i would need the frequency signal to be cloned)

Ok i get that but why,

(I need to get to London, personal reason but i cannot go because if i try to leave the city my dad just send guards to bring me back home, believe i know because I've tired)

I was not expecting this, when u said you needed my help, but it is my area of expertise

(So you can do it then)

Yes i will but if I'm going to do this your going to have to level with me, you need to tell me every thing

(How do i know i can trust you)

If you did not trust me you wouldn't call me in the first place

( not true i called you because you were my only hope)

Wow was that suppose to hurt because its nice to know I'm your only hope

Naomi was mentally kicking her self in the brain why would she tell him that, now he would have more leverage.

(Fine ill tell you everything if you tell me what are your intentions with my bestfriend, why do you want to get in contact with her)

Ok, i want to help her with her Cindy and Annabelle problem, it dosen't take a fool to figure out them two are up to no good and from talking to my dad i think they have the CUB members on their side already

( wow, that was easy, i didnt know the situation was that bad,but why do i detect that, that is not the only reason you want to get to Soraya)

What are you talking about, i only want to help

( yeah keep telling yourself that i can see through all that tough guy stuff, you like her don't you)

Naomi was blushing, she was happy that her bestfriend was getting all this attention from Terrence the Snake with is fine ass and now Travis with his sexy filled with tattoos bad boy look, she wondered who Soraya was going to choose, but a part of her heart broke for Travis because even though Terrence and Soraya claimed they hated each other, they couldn't be more in love.

What ever lets get back on track, i have a plan to take down Annabelle and Cindy so that's my reason

(Well if you want to take them down i want in)

What about your RFID chip and the other stuff that you haven't told me as yet

( long story but to shorten it, i need to find my mom and no i don't know her and my dad is keeping her from me, hence me going to london)

Ok that's a lot of drama

( you have no idea, but my problems can wait)

(Ok then so if your going to take down those two manipulative b***h, we're going to need our own manipulative bastored)

What do you mean

( under other circumstances i would never ever suggest this but we need Terrence Vadeem)

Terrence, why?

( because he's the best bastored i know and he's great at digging up dirt on other people. Plus he would do it for Soraya)

What does that mean

( it mean they both have a thing for each other, sorry bub, you might have competition)

Yeah what ever, just get in touch with Terrence then, because ill be flying to Germany from here

( why Germany)

Because that is where Liam Pratt is and Moassi and Pratt are shagging each other, if any one knows anything its that prick

( well i cannot come to germany because my chip, so if Terrence says yes he'll have to accompany you)

Yeah what ever, just let me know, i think your security might be getting suspicious by now you should go

( ok Travis thanks, ill let you know soon as i hear from Terrence)

Naomi walked out of the bathroom and shut the door behind her leaving Travis, she had came to Bonjour to solve her problems but it seems Soraya's problem would have to come before hers. Raya was her bestfriend and if she could do anything to help her she would, because Raya would do the same for her.

When Naomi got back to the table Frank was sitting and looking quite patient.

" your back" he said, " i almost came to look for you but i figure you might need five minutes tp your self at least

" thanks Frank, i did, with everything going on i feel trapped" Naomi said

" well so what do you want to do now" Frank asked

" lets just go, I'm feeling weird plus im getting a few dirty looks from some of the customers"

Looking around Naomi was fully aware that others have recognized her as Naomi Swyffer the scandalous w***e and she could even see judgment in a few of their eyes

" need me to beat them up" Frank asked

" that would be nice but its not worth it, lets just go" She said

Naomi's POV

Once Naomi got home she only had one thing in mind contact Terrence, she ringed his phone but there was no answer and she was getting frustrated but on her last try Terrence answered

" Naomi Swyffer, your call is a surprise" Terrence answered

" is that how you answer you phone" Naomi shot at him

" only when i know whose calling but not their reason to be" Terrence said

" look i won't beat around the bush am calling about Soraya" Naomi said

" what, had something happen to her" Terrence asked in a weird voice

" no, she ok, well ok as much as anyone could be under the circumstances"

" ok, but that still dose not tell me why you are calling" Terrence replied

" Travis Zavair and i are putting together a plan to take down Cindy and Annabelle and i thought you would want in"

Terrence was already putting together his own plan to put an end to Cindy and Annabelle but he wouldn't let Naomi know that.

" why would you think that" Terrence spat

" oh please Terrence, i know your not that much of an ass ole plus I know you have feelings for Raya, i even know about the kiss. Stop pretending" Naomi spat back

Terrence had tried his hardest not to think about the kiss between him and Raya, he couldn't deal with his feelings and it was best to just bury them . But he should have known Soraya would have told Naomi, those to are inseparable.

" what ever Naomi, but why is Travis involved in this" Terrence asked

" for the same reasons that i know you will get involve" Naomi said with sarcasm in her tone

" keep thinking what you will Naomi, but if i did come on board what are you guys planning"

" well I'm not fully aware of Travis's plans but, he's flying to Germany tonight and i told him i couldn't come but if your on board, you would" Naomi said

" why is he going to Germany" Terrence asked

" Something about Moassi and Pratt bagging i guess"

Thinking to himself, Terrence wanted to kick himself, why didn't he think of that before. Of course Liam would make for a great start in uncovering the truth.