Chapter 8

Matteo's POV
"Yeah, let's say wait a minute, I'll meet him right now."
After saying goodbye to my child's mother and even telling me about the problems I would face, I left, leaving the two of them in the room. It's stupid of me to tell strangers important things. Yes, after all, Lilianna is a stranger who I only met for one night, three years ago. But I feel like I've known her for a long time and I feel like she has become the most important and very valuable part of my life.
"You guys arrived really fast."
"Yes, as usual, Anthony pulled out his steering move."
"That's good, do you guys understand and understand the task we are going to tackle now?"
"Can you explain in more detail?"
"So soon Alessio will hold a wedding party for his son and the Russian Don's son. We and my father certainly have a close relationship with Alessio, don't we? But it looks like Alessio is starting to commit treason by making peace with Vlad Petrov. In fact, to defuse the latent war he will marry his first son, who named Sillas with the Russian Don's daughter named Aelita Petrov. Of course our job is to make everything chaotic on Sillas and Aelita's wedding day. Moreover, this is about the heirs of the Alessio family Even though he was able to become a big mafia boss with abundant wealth thanks to help from my father Enzo Castello, of course you have known that for a long time, right? last year."
"Yes, I hope our plan will run smoothly and there will be no obstacles so that our mission can get significant and satisfying results." Anthony said.
"We will unite our forces to destroy Alessio, the traitor and our biggest enemy, Don Russia." Louis added.
"Okay, I'll say goodbye to someone first and give my son a final impression today. You guys wait here for a moment. After that we immediately go to the basement to develop a strategy and then go straight to the casino to meet some of our colleagues who have the same vision and mission. It's the same as us to finalize plans to disrupt Sillas and Aelita's sacred wedding day."
"Yes, okay, you are waiting here." Louis said.
I immediately walked and rushed into the room where my son and Lilianna were his mother.
Knocked on the door softly so she wouldn't be surprised when I entered the room.
Knock knock knock.
"Can I come in?"
"Yes, come in!"
I came out from behind the door and found my child being looked at by his mother while his head was being stroked gently.
"I have to leave immediately to carry out my mission."
"Where to?"
"To the Casino.”
"Yes, be careful there, take good care of yourself and leave Callum to my business. Focus your thoughts on things that support the safety of you and your group."
"Yes, of course, I'm entrusting my child to you and if you wish, you can stay here for a while until I come back and can look after Callum again. But if you can't accompany Callum for the next few days then put the responsibility on Shopie. I'll call him now so you can get to know him."
I immediately called Sophie, who had said goodbye to going home first. Shopie picked up my phone and I immediately told her to come here.
"What's wrong, Matteo? Is Callum looking for me?"
"Shopie, can you come here right now, I have something important to do. Don't delay, come quickly!"
"Okay Matteo, I'll be there right now."
The phone was hung up and while waiting for Shopie we had time to chat and discuss quite serious things about the status of our relationship.
"Lilianna, why haven't you gotten married yet?"
She was silent without being able to answer my question.
"Lilianna, say it! Why?"
"I'm not ready to get married."
"Not because of me?"
"Huh because of you?"
"Yes, me."
Lilianna smiled faintly.
"No Matteo, I just feel empty since my lover left forever. He was shot alive in front of my eyes until his life could not be saved and he died in a tragic and pathetic situation. Plus I'm not ready to bring someone into my life to be my companion. Because Callum's presence is a strong reason. I'm worried that new people won't be able to accept Callum's presence among us."
"So if that's the case then it means you won't get married forever."
Lilianna frowned and was surprised by my words.
"Not really, I will get married until I find the right time and find the right person to be Callum's continued father. I don't want to be separated from my child anymore." While then kissing Callum's forehead and hugging him tightly. Until finally Callum woke up.
"Nom.."
"My son." Hug her tightly.
"Looks like you're awake too darling, daddy expects you to wake up." I approached Lilianna who started to get up and held Callum standing. Then, after being in front of the two of them, I kissed my son's forehead.
Suddenly the sound of a knock on the door and the call of my servant startled us and disrupted the harmonious family atmosphere instantly.
Knock knock knock.
"Sir, Miss Sophie has arrived."
"Yes, tell her to come here into the room!"
"Yes, sir!"
Not long after, the knock on the door was heard again.
Knock knock knock.
"Matteo, I'm Shopie!"
"Yes, come in!"
Suddenly Sophie came out from behind the door and stood facing us.
"Come here! I want to introduce you to someone important."
Shopie walked towards us with a questioning expression.
"This is Callum's biological mother."
"What do you mean? Your wife?"
"No! No! Not yet." Spontaneously I spoke like this.
"Huh, not yet?" Suddenly Lilianna was surprised to hear that.
"It's not coming in, is it." I corrected it immediately.
"Oh."
"You know that I've never been married at all, Sophie."
"Yeah, so what?"
"It's a long story, next time I'll tell you everything."
"Okay."
"In the next few days I have an important assignment. So look after Callum here and work together with Lilianna!"
"Should I stay here?"
"Of course."
"Okay, I'll go home first to prepare my equipment while I'm here."
"Yes, I have to go now because Anthony and Louis have been waiting for me all this time. You guys stay here, look after my Callum, okay?"
I then kissed Callum's forehead again and left, leaving Lilianna and Sophie and my son Callum the three of us in the room.
Walked and walked away with a feeling that it was actually a bit heavy because she had to leave Callum. In fact, I feel that I am starting to feel afraid now because the presence of children is the reason for me to be successful in my mission. I can't lose, let alone be caught by my enemy. So that I can go home safely and reunite with Callum and Lilianna in good condition. I have a precious person now as a reason to stay with me and take care of her.