UNCONDITIONAL LOVE

Chapter Four

Nicole's POV

The morning after a party is consists of breakfast with the whole family then dealing with mails and sorting of data from the mafia knife that used in blood pledge. The data shows that almost 97% of the member do the blood pledge and the 2% is my family member so they didn't need to pledge. The remaining 1% is belong to those who didn't attend the party and that’s remind me of certain someone who I waited the whole night to show but she didn't. I need to talk to Greg about this before I give my verdict.

I went to the music room because I know he will be there and I'm right. He is there holding his guitar and a notebook trying to compose a song. Andrew is a musician in the heart and everyone in the family knew it but he is stubborn and insisting the he is more a business man than a musician and he only do music for fun. But I’ll tell you he is really good in playing and composing music. I wish he realize it soon. I knock on the door to get his attention.

oh, miss mafia boss who do I owe this pleasure of your visit? do you need something?

then he smiles because he knew that his little teasing got me.

oh, nothing brother just wanted to check on you and have a little talk just like the old time.

then I gave him a smile that he knew very well what it means...

oh, come on sis, I know you need something so spills it. I will try my best to help you.

That’s what I love about him, he is ready to help me in any situation that I'm with in. He doesn't need to know first the problem before he decides whether he can help me or not. I know I can always count on him.

I motion to him to sit with me in the couch then get us a drink, me with a whiskey and him with a warm water because didn't drink alcohol beverages or coffee. I handed him the water then I take a sip of my whiskey. An unbearable minute pass and I still didn't talk so he breaks the silence

so, sis what it is? you make me worried. You only stay quiet when your guilty or when we talked about.... wait don't tell me it’s about her.

I can't talk so I just nod my head

Oh. so, my "miss mafia boss" wants to talk about her little crush huh

then he followed with a laugh.

stop it brother, it’s not a little crush, I mean it’s not about my little crush to her ok

I corrected my stuttering annoying self

so, tell me if it’s not your little crush about her then what is it?

uhm... she doesn't show at the party last night.

ah I get it. my little sister dress to impress last night but her crush didn't show up that’s why she is annoyed. am I right?

yah. but there's more. You know the rules in the mafia members. If you failed to follow them there are consequences. She didn't show her pretty face last night in the announcement of the new boss. Weather it’s me or someone else she should be there.

I understand your point. So, are you going to punish her or...?

No. she will need to be punish. I don't want my people to think that I am incapable of handling the mafia.

It seems to me that you already made your decision and I will not contest that ok. Claire is my friend, our family friend actually. Technically we growing up together until his late dad accident and her late mom committed suicide. You saw it with in your own eyes how she struggles in life. She is only 15 years old when THAT bastard takes away her innocence and open her eyes in the cruel world. I love you and respect you sis and you know it. I will not ask you to let this pass but please sis hear her out first. I know the reasons why she didn't go to the party and if you squeeze it with me you will know but it’s much better if you ask her with in your own. In that way you will not be clouded in giving the punishment.

I understand you brother, I really do. I’m not a heartless b***h you know that. If she only response to invitation I personally sent her via email it will not be a problem. But she ignored it... and to think that I help her a week ago in her loan....

DO YOU HELP HER IN WHAT?

Uhm the loan....

Shit! why did you do that? its a lot of money and you know she can't pay that with the jobs she has now. My goodness Nicole, the mafia will chase her then they will kill her....

it will not happen because she didn't owe the money to the mafia. it’s my personal savings plus the money that I get when I sold my property in Eastwood

What? You sold the farm.? It’s very important to you sis. why did you of that? I will tell dad so he can do something about it.

No please. Don't tell him. He will ask so many questions and I'm not ready to answer it. Besides you’re the only one who knew the reasons why I acquired that farm. Just let it be for a while. I will find ways to get it back because it’s a promise to SOMEONE special to my heart.

ok sis. Just be careful ok.

I will be careful. I just want you to do something for me. You know I will not ask you this if I have other choice and I don't want anyone to know about this.

what is it sis?

Please tell Claire that her appearance is needed in the new don 's office tomorrow at 5pm and make sure no one will know the meeting ok.

woosh the "new don" wants a date, ah sorry I mean meeting with Claire. I will make sure she will be there.

Thanks brother. love you!

love you too sis!

then he hugs me and kiss my forehead.