Chapter 288
Massimo
“Don’t lie to me Marchetti.” Romana said as he got up. Romana’s wife and son died in an accident a few years back so basically, I’m giving him another child although he is involved with other women who does have children and I don’t know how she’s going to feel about all this. “I’m not lying Romana I have Costa’s Last will and testament right here. And there is a letter to you. Sorry I read it but I needed to know what to do with the club and his territory.” “Let me see it.” I gave him the letter. He started reading it. I knew what it said and I felt sorry for Romana to be kept from your child on purpose and that by someone you saw as a friend. The letter basically said Costa new about the affair Romana had with his wife before their marriage and when Costa’s wife got pregnant, he knew it wasn’t his but threaten her to never tell Romana anything, because Romana isn’t going to take away his family from him. “The bastard” Romana screamed as he threw the letter on the table and walked up and down in my office. “I would say that is correct, but maybe that is why he thought you would come over to his side as a way of saying sorry for the affair.” “His delusional the affair was months before their wedding, she should have told me.” “I agree with you Romana but Costa was a son of a bitch and you know if he threatens anyone they do as they are told that was all his wife did, but know she is free of him.” “That doesn’t mean anything it doesn’t change anything.” “It sort of does Romana, he left them in his will for you like they are property.” “What the fuck?” “That’s what I also though Romana, but he also left all his businesses to you, for you to be able to care for them.” “Why to me and not to them?” “Maybe because she’s a girl?” “Fuck that. That fucken Mother fucker just came and gave me the last fuck you for fucking his wife. I just got my life back on track after my wife and sons’ death and here he comes and blows everything up again.” “I’m sorry Romana.” “Do you have an idea what you going to do, I’m sure by now their bank accounts are blocked and they have no way to know you have control over the money and none of us know where they are?” “I have her number if it’s still the same, I can phone her and find out where they are but I can’t be responsible for them Marchetti.” “You can have your attorney have a look at that will Romana, I already had mine have a look and there is no way you can sell the property there is also no way you can put it in their names and what does Costa’s wife know about the businesses as I have it, he never said anything to her about his businesses he only used her as a trophy wife and that is it.” “I also heard something like that.” “Well Romana, I will suggest you phone her and tell her what’s going on. I know she must be scared shitless. Especially if she has no money and she’s in a foreign country.” “Fine Marchetti, I’ll do that know, can I do it in your office?” “Yes, off course I’ll go to my mom and dad downstairs for coffee.” “No stay you need to hear what I’m telling her.” “Why?” “I’ll just feel better if you are with me then it doesn’t feel like I’m cheating on Francesca.” “You know that doesn’t make sense right.” “Just humor me Marchetti.” “Fine I’ll go and get us some espresso’s downstairs then I’ll come back.” When I got back to my office Romana was still walking up and down my office still not phoning Costa’s widow. “Should I phone her?” I asked Romana. “Maybe.” “Fine Costa give me her number.” Costa gave me her number an I dialed it. “What’s her name?” I ask Romana quickly “Lucia.” The phone rang and rang then it went over to voicemail. “Romana give me your phone maybe she’s not answering because she doesn’t know the number.” Romana gave me his phone and dialed her number. She answered on the first ring. “Thank God Romana.” “Sorry Lucia it’s Massimo Marchetti speaking Romana is here with me.” “Why are you calling?” she asked. “I’m not sure if you heard but your husband and all his men is dead.” “So, there is a God?” Was her response. “I’m guessing you didn’t have a good relationship?” “You guessing right there. Who did he piss of or to who should I send the thank you note?” “It was me Lucia, I’m sorry.” “Please don’t be I knew his shit will catch up with him sooner or later. But why did you call me?” “I was wondering where you and your daughter where and if you still have access to money?” “Where in Paris and I took all the cash out of his safe so you probable safe my life. We still good for cash.” “I’m very happy to hear that although I have other news to share with you.” That’s when Romana asked to speak to her. “Or wait Romana is going to tell you himself.” “Thank you, Massimo, thank you for saving me and my daughters life.” “If I knew he was abusing you guys I would have done something sooner. I’m very sorry Lucia. Please save my number on your phone it’s the number you didn’t answer if you need anything and I mean anything call me.” “Thank you so much.” Then Romana took the phone. “Lucia.” I was listening to a one-sided conversation. “I have some disturbing news.” ….. “He left you guys to me in his will like property.” Lucia must have gone off on him. “He also left me a letter telling me Gia is mine.” Then everything went quiet. “Lucia?” Then he put the call on speaker. There was just silence. “Lucia?” “I’m sorry Romana I wanted to tell you so many times but he made sure I never could.” “I understand Lucia, I can see now what kind of man he was, I’m sorry I didn’t get you out of that marriage.” “It’s okay Romana you were already married and had a baby on the way, I understand. Do you want me to tell Gia?” “Give me time to speak to Francesca and sort everything out then I’ll let you know, okay?” “As you wish Romana.” “Lucia I’ll look after you two because he left me everything unfortunately the house is blown up so we’ll have to get you another place to live when you get back but I can’t take you in.” “I totally understand Romana don’t worry about that. He’s just punishing you and me for the last time for having the affair. He was a vindictive bastard.” “I see that now. Let me know when you back from Paris.” “Will do.” Then they said goodbye and I felt lighter, yes I was part of blowing up Romana’s life but he gained a daughter out of all this. “Thank you Marchetti, now I have to go home and explain everything to Francesca.” “Keep me updated and let me know if you need any help with anything Romana.” “I’ll might just do that.” Then Romana left and I went to sit down at my desk feeling lighter and happy with the life I chose with My Bella.