“Remember who you are and what you stand for, don’t let anyone get to your head and don’t let them deceive you into turning against me. They are the bad guys and we are doing what is right by your parents and those kind family that took you in, remember” the words of his uncle rang in his mind as he sat in the car that was taking him to the said engagement event, he was to make his grand entrance into this family lives.
He could remember after almost a year of training with Gunfury, he was back home and was taught about the particular family, where they go to, what they do, who exist in the family and so many other things he needed to know. He was also told about his identity to this family, what they thought about him and all those.
… “Who are you?” Darius asked him as he stares him in the eye.
Massimo drops his cup of tea and let out a sigh because he was already getting bored with all these trainings, he was receiving but each time he thinks it’s unnecessary, he remembers that his parents and that family needed justice for what happened to them. Nothing less, it was tiring.
He breaks eye contact with his uncle but his jaws were held tightly and his gaze returned to the hard-looking ones of his uncle who was now gritting his teeth.
“I told you this, never…” he stops so that Massimo can complete the sentence.
“Never stop making eye contact” Massimo said and was going to shrug off his hold on his jaw but Darius tightens his hold on it.
“Because?” Darius grits.
“Because, keeping eye contact condones confidence, pride and danger for your opponent” he completes.
Darius let go of his jaw and stood tall on his feet as he looks down at his nephew.
“Now, tell me… who are you?” he asked again.
Massimo kept eye contact with him as he answers his question and the other ones that followed.
“Why do you need to keep asking me this over and over again? I get it already and I wouldn’t have amnesia and forget” Massimo complains when Darius sat down on the chair.
Darius threw Massimo a hard glare at the mention of amnesia.
“Don’t ever say that again” he warned and was going to stand up when Massimo spoke again.
“What? Come on, even if I had amnesia, I will never forget” he said and Darius turns sharply at hi with his arms holding underneath Massimo’s neck and pushing him against the cushion.
“I said not to say that again and you don’t even know what will happen when that happens so don’t sat stupid things like that again” Darius warns then let go and walked away from him.
He stopped when he was about to leave the living room then looked over his shoulder “Remember who you and don’t let them turn you against me. They are the enemies and we need to destroy them” with that, he left the living room …
Those memories flashed through his mind and he kept on repeating them just like his uncle had instructed him to do till he knew not to forget about it. He had clear instructions to go meet the Lorenzo’s and be their dead son that was rescued from the incident which took place almost five years ago.
Simple and clear, it was simple and he would be given further instructions soon. He just needed to pull this off first.
… “Let them trust you, it’s our only way in and don’t take out anyone who might think of you as strange, gain their trust and play victim when you need to, I’ll let you know what’s next” …
“I can pull this off. No strange stare but friendly smiles they knew Cade to be. Friendly smiles” he told himself.
… “What’s your name again?” Darius asked him when he was practicing in the shooting range.
Massimo looks at him, loads the gun and aim at the cardboard target.
“I am Cade Leandro Lorenzo, the son who everyone thought was dead. I was rescued by a kind family who prefers to be anonymous, they cared for me all through the years… took care of my injuries and made sure I was up on my feet before letting me come back to you” he repeats what he was taught over the years …
It will be impossible for him to forget all those easily, he needed to get to the root of all these things that had happened before chaos break loose.
… “You and your younger brother Dimitri Lorenzo are really close, you love your parents but your mum is your favorite and she knows but it’s you guys secret so your dad don’t get jealous that his wife has all the men in the house”
“Silly” Massimo mutters.
“Aiden is the sassy, annoying but good family friend everyone wants around. Audriana, the now pregnant wife of your little brother, Caleb the quiet, most reserved of the family who sits back and watch everyone as he asses their behavior. Can see through a closed book” Darius says.
“Sofia seems hard to impress or convince but she has a soft spot for me because she sees me as the less annoying of the Lorenzo’s brothers and tolerable so I just need to act well enough to get on her good side” Massimo continues for him and he smirked at that.
“You will need to show interest in the taking over the company and being sorry for not taking it seriously because you were selfish about what you wanted for yourself and didn’t consider the company and all that your dad ever worked for. This would make your dad more than happy” Darius told him and he nods …
These were simple and he will pull through it and make his uncle proud.
“We are here sir” the driver said when the car stopped.
He looked out the window and saw the grand entrance of a tall building with some well-dressed people going in and out, some were taking pictures, some were standing by the entrance as they talked and laugh, some were being ushered in by some young men dressing in same white tux.
His door was opened and he stepped out dressed in an all-black shiny Armani suit. He was to make his entrance by making a toast to his cousin who was getting engaged today. He had memorized his speech countless times till it stuck to his brain as if it was tattooed there.
When he was out of the car, the car drove away to be parked among the other cars in the park.
“Good evening, sir, we will get you to the place you’ll be making your entrance” he turns to the voice that sounded from behind him to see a blonde middle-aged man in a black tux and a small book in his hand and a pair of reading glasses sitting on his nose bridge.
“Okay, you are?” he asked when the man asked that he followed him. “You know I will be coming here?”
“I am Fredrick Hanty, I head the serving men and women in this hall and to answer your question, yes, Mr. Lorenzo. Your uncle Mr. Salazar told us about your coming and the MC will announce your part in a bit” he said to him.
Cade nods then follows the man to another door that was some steps away from the main entrance. They entered the door and walked down the hallway with more staffs going back and forth as the do their job, there was a door to their left which they entered. Fredrick asked him to wait as he informs the MC about his arrival.
Cade looks around the place he was waiting at to see that it looks like the back of a stage then he moved closer to hear soft music playing, a few people chattering before the song ended and the MC took over making jokes, and saying sweet words to the couple.
“There is a very special guest here who would like to make a toast to the couple. He is not new to the family since he is one of their own” he heard the people talk indistinctively when the MC made mention of the special guest. “Everyone, join me in welcoming no other than the first son of the Lorenzo’s, Cade Leandro Lorenzo”
Then he made his entrance to a lightly dim room that was now silent. The spotlight was on him, he had a microphone in his hold, a glass of wine was handed to him and a smile was plastered on his face.
He began his speech while trying to search for his people and in between his speech, he heard a little commotion from a table at his right. His eyes went there and he saw a woman being carried by a man bridal style as they exit through the door at the right.
His eyes wen to the other shocked looking family who were standing, looking at him astonished and it brought a smile to his face that he got their attention.
“So, my dear friend Aiden Cameron Stuart, I wish you the best in your journey as a married man with your lovely bride Faith Gabriella Joun. You have been the best friend anyone could ask for and I appreciate you for that. you both better take care of yourselves and enjoy your time together, cheers” he held out the glass and everyone in the hall cheered too while giving him a round of applause.
When he left the stage to come meet the family, he heard whispers of some of the guests who looked surprised to see him and some who had an opinion of the Lorenzo’s faking his death and all those. He smiled at that and thought ‘You’re all about to experience the real fun when I am done with them and expose them for the evil they do’.
“Hello there, family” he greets when he got to them.
“This is not possible” they all said at the same time.
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Happy New Year, I wish you guys the best of this year and hope that things will be best for us!!!
Guys remember that Cade, Massimo and Cadet are the same person, just so you don’t get confused, hope you liked it 🙂