Married to the enemy's son

Chapter8

Donovan's pov

I watched silently as Alyssia stirred in her sleep. The previous night was really a hectic one. She broke down in the process of her story, and I could no longer bear listening. I wasn't supposed to be touched, of course I grew up to be almost heartless. But then I felt a soft spot for this particular lady.

This was the third time I spent the night at home since the wedding, and the second time I witnessed her having a nightmare. I knew that it was an after effect of the traumatic story she shared with me. But then something bothered me. I made a promise to Alyssia that I'd protect her from Godfather, a promise not impossible to keep, but very hard. I knew Godfather very well.

My thoughts were disrupted by the constant vibration of my phone. I picked it up from the table where it lay, it was an unknown number but I answered the call, wondering who might be calling.

"Son.... How have you been?" His voice came from the other end of the call.

I stiffened for a moment and caught my breath again.

"I'm sure you're well aware that I'm back in the country" He said and I quietly listened to him.

"I want to see you, Donovan. I have something important to discuss with you." I couldn't tell why but I knew very well what he wanted to discuss with me.

"You're saying nothing " He said when I didn't give him a response.

"When do you want us to meet?" I finally spoke up and though I couldn't see him I could sense his smile.

"Right now. I want to meet you now Don."

"Now?" I asked, somewhat surprised. This man had something up his sleeve.

"Yes....... right now. And yes, I also want to see your wife, Don. " He said, making my heart skip a beat.

I immediately turned to look at Alyssia ensuring that she was still asleep.

"I don't understand you dad......" I trailed off.

"What don't you understand, I want to see you right now with your wife. I wasn't around for your wedding and so I couldn't give you my blessings. I'd take this opportunity to bless your union." I sensed this from the beginning. I knew this was where he headed. He had this in mind all along.

"You should know that's not possible dad....... I can't just come over with my wife without being pre informed."

"So you're saying in essence that you need an invitation before you introduce your wife to your father?" He asked sarcastically.

"You know that's not what I mean dad. I would come over to see you now, but not with my wife." I stated firmly, trying to keep my cool.

"Are you by chance denying me from seeing your wife?"

"Of course not. You most definitely would see her but not now, not today." I answered, but he kept mute. I already knew what was going on in his mind.

"I will see you later dad" I said dismissively, not wanting to hear anymore from him.

I sighed in relief and rubbed my forehead with my thumb.

"Was that your dad? " I heard Alyssia ask and I turned to see her fully awake. I was quite surprised. She'd been awake all these while? Had she overheard my conversation?

"You're awake. How long have you been awake?" I asked casually, ignoring her question.

"Not long ago. Your father wants to see me?" She asked again as she sat up.

"Yes......but that isn't important right now. How are you feeling?" I attempted to change the topic.

But it looked like she wasn't buying any of it.

"I'm fine. Is there any problem?" She asked, staring directly into my eyes.

"It's nothing you should be worried about, okay?" I tried convincing her.

"I have to get going now...... I have an urgent meeting to catch up with." I lied, even though I knew she already knew I was going to meet my dad. She gave me a courteous nod, I gave her a quick peck and with that I left.

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*Godfather's clan*

"You sent for me dad" I said as I walked into his room.

"Welcome son. That isn't the right way to approach your dad " He said as he brought out a stick of cigarette and stretched it out to me which I took.

"When did you get back?" I asked as I lit the cigar and inhaled the smoke.

"I've been around for some days now......I flew down immediately after I heard about your wedding. You've made me real proud son. I'm happy for you" He said as he lit his cigar too. I knew that was partially a lie. I already knew why he came back to Los Angeles. We sat silently for a few seconds till he finally spoke up.

"So........you really refused me from seeing your wife huh?" He asked

"Of course not dad. My wife's not feeling well, and your offer was also quite sudden. You definitely will meet her, but not today, not now." I noticed the mischievous smile on his face but I overlooked it anyway.

"What did you want to discuss?" I asked, the atmosphere changing.

"I'll go straight to the point," Lucas answered, puffing smoke out of his mouth.

"My asset is missing. I came to discover that something I value so much has gone missing." His expression had changed, he looked so dreary. I just looked at him quietly, I knew where this conversation headed.

"I asked my boys I left in charge, and they said she escaped. Don, you know it isn't possible for a slave of mine to escape so easily."

"I know dad, so what are you insinuating? Someone must have helped her escape" Donovan replied.

"Exactly and I must find her at all cost and believe me when I say I would behead whoever helped her escape" He said and I stood and walked towards the window.

So many thoughts running through my mind. I knew for a fact that my father meant every single word he uttered.

This wasn't something slight. Standing against godfather was something I've never done before. I've always done his biddings and danced to his tunes, but this time around I'm going to stand against godfather. I promised Alyssia that I'd protect her, and that I would do. I took the last puff from my cigar and dumped the butt.