TORN BETWEEN THE TYCOON AND THE MAFIA BOSS

PART 7: ON TO YOU

XAVIER’S P.O.V

“Di, how are you feeling?” I asked. “A little better” she said, as she sat up on her bed. “Any more flashbacks” I asked, folding my arms, leaning against the doorframe of her room. “Yes, but again they were so vague and I still can’t make any sense of them” she said, the look on her face told me that she had more to say. “When I regained consciousness, I couldn’t help but think of the women that I helped escape from the Mafia before you came along and rescued me. Xavier, son if you didn’t come that night and get rid of the Mafia boss, they would have severely punished me. I’ll always be grateful to you” she said, her voice soft and warm as she has no clue that when I got rid of the old Mafia boss, I became the new one. “What was your flashbacks of this time?” I asked. “Like I said it was very vague. I remember a clock that showed the time which was after midnight. A glass of wine…and that’s about it.” She said, the look of confusion on both our faces. “Okay, don’t strain yourself, the doctor said that you need rest so I suggest stay in bed for a few more days” I said. “But… Xavier who will cook for you” she asked, concern clear on her face. “I’ll just get some take out for the both of us. Oh but there is some Lasagne in the freezer, Can I warm that up for you?” I asked. “Yes please” she said, her smile reminded me of Mia. “Xav, you have 39 servants, yet you are taking care of me all by yourself? Who will take care of you when I’m gone” she asked, my heart warmed up to see how much she cares about me. “My 39 servants of course” I joked, but she remained serious. “Don’t worry about me. I find someone to get married to later in life, but you know that I can take care of myself. Cooking is the only thing that the servants don’t do, but I can do that.” I explained. “Xav that’s not what I mean. Who will pamper you when you get sick and act like a little child? Who will convince you to eat when you are upset? Who will sit with you when you are having another breakdown while your remember your parents? Xav, why can’t you find someone now” she asked, looking into my eyes. “I have something to do and as soon as it is done, I will fulfil your wishes of finding a life partner for myself.” I said and left before she can ask any more questions.

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DANE’S P.O.V

“Mia! Follow me, I want you to meet someone” I said as Mia walked through the door. “Okay dad” she agreed and I led her to the study room. “Mia, this is Beatrice” I said as I introduced Mia to the middle aged women. “Beatrice, it’s nice to meet you” said Mia as she extended her hand, offering the lady a shake. “The pleasure is all mine” said Beatrice as she shook Mia’s hand politely. “Dad can I have a minute with you” asked Mia as she turned to me. “Er…I’ll wait outside” said Beatrice and she left the study. “Dad, do we really need to replace Helen so soon?” asked Mia, the pain of Helen’s passing still fresh in her eyes. “Mia baby, you have to understand that we are not replacing Helen. Helen will always have a place in our hearts and in our family. Beatrice is just going to take over Helen’s chores and take care of you” I explained to Mia. “We have plently of other housekeepers that can share Helen’s chores and I am old enough to take care of myself” said Mia. “Mia honey ,Beatrice is in need of a job. Why waste the position when it’s available? Besides she is a very nice lady, give her a chance Mia and after a month if you still don’t like her then we will say goodbye to Beatrice” I said and a smile formed on my Mia’s face. “Okay dad, I’ll give her a chance but only for your sake. I love you dad” she said and gave me a hug. “I love you too sweetheart” I said and wrapped her in my arms. “Oh Mia! One more thing, I’m going to New York, I’ll be back in Seattle next Monday.” I informed her and looked down at her playful frown. “Why can’t I come too?” she asked. “Because one of us has to stay and run the business in Seattle and that can’t be me because I have to deliver the presentation in New York” I explained. “Fine, I understand. I’ll speak to Beatrice and get to know her” she said and just as she left my office my cell rang.

“Hello Mr. Matteo” came a high voice from the other side of the phone. “Hi Pilatte, any news for me?” I asked. “Yes, Mr Matteo. I did a background search on him. I discovered that both his parents were murdered when he was only 10 years old and he has a brother, who is younger than him. Mr Matteo, some shocking news is that he and his brother grew up in ‘JEENA’S ORPHAN AGE FOR CHILDREN’” I was stunned at his words, It really seems as if Xavier knew me much earlier than I knew him, it’s impossible for him to have not known me. With all the presentations that I have done at the orphan age, all the kids knew who I am. “Anything else Pilatte?” I asked. “I’m afraid so Sir. The Mafia leader was murdered the day that Xavier left the orphan age and rumour has it that the person who murdered him is the new Mafia boss” pouring myself a glass of whiskey, I took a sip as I listened to the information that Pilatte provided me with. The whiskey was a need and so was this information. “So do you think that Xavier is the person who murdered the mafia boss which will make him the mafia leader?” I asked. “I believe so. The other day when I was parked outside his manor, a man left his house. He was pretty badly beaten up. The bad thing is that there is no proof that he is behind all or this and right now I don’t think that anyone has the courage to give up the name ‘Xavier Knight’ as the mafia boss, that is how he was able to stay hidden for such a long time. The public is under the impression that he is an innocent business man. I will have to find some evidence to prove who he really is. Oh and one more thing, there is a women who Xavier seems you care about a lot. I saw him talking to her the other day in the garden, I couldn’t really make out her age but he was very gentle and calm while he was around her. She wasn’t his lover though, he didn’t show her that type of affection but I could tell that she means a lot to him” said Pilatte, my eyes clenched at his words. “Okay Pilatte, find all the evidence that you can and find out who this women is as well” I ordered. “Yes sir, I’m going to try and sneak myself inside tonight, I’ll call you tomorrow” he said. “Thank you and good luck Pilatte” I said and hung up.

If Xavier is who Pilatte thinks that he is, that would mean that Mia is definitely in danger, but if Pilatte can get the evidence, I can show it to Mia and get her out of that relationship before it is too late. I also hope that Pilatte was right about the women not being another lover of Xavier, I can’t see my child going through the pain that put Jeena through.