SOFIA’S POV
“Stupid son of a bitch!” I yell throwing my phone on my bed. We’ve just gotten back from our little girl’s time and I stormed into my room after lying that I suddenly got my period and needed to change.
What the hell is wrong with Alfredo and why is he trying to work on his own after all my efforts to bring him out of that damned prison. I knew he was an ass but this was a whole different level of stupidity. What if he gets caught and our…rather my plans go to waste?
I need to get my hands on the family business before he thwarts my dreams and efforts. I simply need him to take Matteo out of the picture.
Picking up my phone I call my assistant Riccardo “Find out what that guy is up to and find out fast.” I ordered before ending the call abruptly not waiting for his response.
Before long I could hear excited chatter coming from downstairs and a childlike giggle signifying that Liam was back from school. I’ve been in here for a while and felt stuffy so I go down to join the rest of them.
“Aunty Sofieeee…” Liam calls out as he catches sight of me walking towards the kitchen. He hops off his seat and runs to me before I pick him up for a bear hug.
“And how is my favorite nephew doing?” I ask him trying to match his excitement.
“School was so much fun but I’m hungry.” He says as he wiggles out of my grip and runs back to the kitchen counter. Aurora helps him back into his seat and he digs into the food the nanny places in front of him.
“He’s so bubbly, I wonder who he takes after.” Bella says as she takes photos of him. She does that almost every day at this point.
“I take after mummy…” he responds with a mouth full of food.
“No talking while eating pretty boy.” Aurora scolds him gently while I pour myself a glass of orange juice.
“Aren’t you cramping Sofie? You should lay off sugar for now.” Bella says eying the glass of juice in my hands.
“It’s called period cravings miss.” I shrug at her and sip away. My mind started wandering to when Alfredo would call me over, all the nerves in my body were running wild with different thoughts.
“Aunt Sofia, are you listening?” Liam’s voice breaks through my thoughts and I look at him with confusion.
“Were you talking to me, sweetie?” I ask him
“Yes, I was telling you, mom and Aunt Bella about the new friend I met at school today.” He says excitedly.
“What friend? Did a new student come to your school today?” Aurora asked invested in the news.
“No no, he works in the school and had drawings on his body. Big big drawing. He even has a drawing of a dragon on his body mama…” he explains as he used his hands to show us the size of the said dragon drawing.
“Oh, a tattoo you mean?” Bella asks curiously.
“Uhmm…what’s a ta…tatto Aunt Bella?” Liam looks up at her with the most confused expression I’ve ever seen on him and everyone bursts out laughing. But he isn’t having it as he waits for us to give him answers.
“Tattoos are drawings of stuff on the body, maybe a symbol that represents something dear. It’s an adult thing and not for kids young man.” I tell him and he nods his head.
“So does my friend miss his pet dragon? That’s why he got a tattoo of it on his body, right Aunt Sofia.” And this time, even the nanny couldn’t help but laugh at his innocence.
“Dragons don’t exist anymore.” His mother tells him dismissively. He looked like he had more questions but kept it in.
“What’s the name of your new friend by the way?” Bella asks him and he takes a little time to think before responding.
“His name is Uncle Fred.” He says his eyes twinkling happily and for a second I remember Alfredo and immediately I remember the big dragon tattoo he has on his right arm. He was at his school today…two and two come together and gasp loudly before my glass of juice slips out of my hand and shatters on the floor.
Alfredo…Uncle Fred.
Everyone turns to look at me as I freeze in my spot my brain taking in all of the information. He spoke to Laim! Oh, the fucker will get it from me today.
“Soph!….” Bella’s voice pierces through my head and I turn, very much flustered and look around to see everyone looking at me with much concern and worry.
“You look like you’ve just seen a ghost Soph, are you good? Is the period pain that bad? Do you need to go to the hospital?” Aurora asked rushing over to my side and placing her palm on my forehead. “You’re sweating but no fever. Are you okay?” She inquires again with concern.
Shifting a step away from her, “Yes I’m good just had a sharp pain that took me by surprise.” I lie through my teeth.
I needed to get to Alfredo right away. Walking away from the kitchen towards to living room Bella calls out to me “Do you need anything or should we take you to the hospital Soph?”
I pause in track, I hope I don’t come off as suspicious. Putting up a smile I turn back to them, “No sis, I’ll just ask Riccardo to take me to the ER. He knows the drill, it’s almost the same thing at this time of the month.” Aurora smiles at me while Bella nods in agreement. I turn and take my leave.
I find Riccardo standing by my car just outside the building smoking a cigarette. He puts it out immediately after he sees me and rushes over.
“Do you need something, Miss?” He asks.
“Take me to the bastard right now!” I whisper to him angrily. I was seething in anger right now and Riccardo could sense it. Without a word, he opens the door for me to get in before turning to join me and he zooms off.
“Is there a loaded gun in this car?” I ask him and he pulls out one from the cabinet of the front seat.
“Good, I’ll be needing this.”