CHAPTER 7
LUCIANO'S POV
I went into my room and closed the door as I trembled in fear.
I sat down on my rocking chair thinking hard on what to do.
I couldn't save Maria Jose from the early death she had to face because of my stupidity. I can't let my niece go through same thing. She can't have any connection whatsoever with Agustin. I groaned in my head and my phone began to ring.
"Hello, Luciano speaking" I said seriously.
"Look after Jeromino, you know so well that he's in town. Don't let him go through any obstacles when he's back home after a long time" Agustin instructed over the phone and I frowned.
"It's not my duty to look after Jeromino. He's a star you should at least hire a secret body guard" I said seriously and he laughed maliciously.
"Luciano, I left you for the time being doesn't mean we're done yet. You're still so useful to me and don't forget I still hold something against you so put your act together. Keep a low profile and watch over my son closely" Agustin threatened then hung up.
I tightened my fist angrily.
FLASHBACK*** On twelve years ago, the day Maria Jose was killed.
"Your sister in law almost saved your ass but too bad, I've got my men everywhere even at the police station. Who does she think she is to report me to the police?" Agustin laughed as tears roll down my cheeks uncontrollably.
"She was only trying to protect me, you shouldn't have ended her life like that"I sobbed.
"Too bad she knows too much already. I saved your ass so don't even think about running away that's if you don't want any member of your family dead as well. You would have worked discreetly, why did you let anyone get suspicious of you. You killed her yourself, you were seated next to the person who killed your sister-in-law. You've stained your hands with so many peoples blood as well. Do you think you will ever be free? Just remain one of my loyal men" Agustin laughed wickedly and I sobbed heavily on my knees.
***FLASHBACK ENDS.
True fact you got my hands stained with people's blood so there's nothing wrong if I get my hands stained with anyone's blood who tries to hurt my niece. I gasped in my head seriously with my eyes on my wardrobe.
"Where did I keep it again?" I uttered out as I began to look for the gun I kept hidden inside my closet.
"There you are..." I smiled as I brought it out from it wrap.
I'm sorry Maria Jose, I promised not to make your death go in vain but I'm sorry I have to go back to the lifestyle you sacrificed your life for. I'm not letting any member of my family die again because of my mistakes. Help me protect Fernanda from up there.
An hour later Abuela announced that Fernanda is back. I rushed out of my room and gave Fernanda a hug.
"Fernanda are you okay? Nothing happened to you right?" I asked swiftly as I broke the hug.
"Come on uncle Luciano, it was just a date so why would I get hurt and I'm so tired. I need some sleep" Fernanda muttered then ran into her room without looking at anyone.
"My daughter is all grown up now, I didn't realize that till now" Bruno said sadly.
"Luciano I think you're overreacting and you're never at home, I had no idea you cared this much for your niece" Benicio teased and everyone went to their rooms.
You're all saying this because you have no idea what grave sins your brother have committed. I uttered in my head seriously and Fernand tapped my shoulders from behind.
"Uncle Luciano would you have a some wine with me at the rooftop?" Fernand offered and I smiled.
FERNANDA
FLASHBACK***
"If you don't want no for an answer then you should take things slowly" I said to Jeromino and he broke the hug.
"I promise to make you fall hard for me. All we need is time and you would learn a lot about me and how far I've fallen for you" He said passionately and I smiled.
***FLASHBACK ENDS.
He's so clingy I have no idea why he's so obsessed with getting what he wants. I mumbled in my head smiling widely and a bip came on phone.
It's a text from Jeromino.
"What's he up to this time around?" I smiled I opened his text and a video file was attached to it.
~ Fernanda do you have any idea what I can't get off my head right now? You!
I've got photos of you everywhere, look! My room is covered with your photos ~ Jeromino said in his video clip.
"When did it all start?" I smiled then fell asleep without even realizing it.
Next morning...
I woke up and saw Jeromino's morning text..
"He's so damn serious" I smiled as I stood up from my bed then head out to the sitting room but to my surprise everyone was home seated at the sitting room.
"Buenos manana" I greeted in Spanish and everyone stared at me in shock.
"Buenos manana? Did I hear wrong or Fernanda actually greeted everyone in Spanish" Abuela uttered obviously surprised and I smiled.
"What's wrong Abuela? You like it when I greet everyone in Spanish" I smiled and Aunt Florencia held my hand, helping me seat next to her.
"We're all surprise because you don't like speaking Spanish. Did something good happen yesterday?" Fred asked curiously.
"I'm pretty sure it has something to do with her date last night" Dad said looking away.
"Now we're on that topic. Bruno you said you want to say something regarding that" Abuela said and I stared at daddy.
"Fernanda you should introduce Jeromino to the whole family. Invite him for lunch to our house" Dad uttered seriously and I began to cough out of shock.
"Are you okay?" Aunt Florencia asked curiously.
"I'm fine aunt. But daddy, Jeromino isn't my boyfriend yet" I clarified.
"Yet? That means you have future plans of making him your boyfriend. Fernanda we're your family so it's only natural that we want what's best for you. Everyone will be here to give their judgement on Jeromino, we want to confirm if Jeromino have good intentions towards you" Dad explained and I sighed tiredly.
The family meeting was over so I went back to room then put a call across to Jeromino.
"Jeromino I think your cover is busted. My family want you to join us for lunch today, I tried convincing them otherwise but everyone wasn't bulging" I said over the phone sluggishly and I could hear him chuckle.
"Don't worry, I will be there" He responded and I smiled.
It's noon already, lunch is been served and I saw Jeromino's car parking at the other side of the road.
He made it. I gasped in my head excitedly as I adjusted my shirt.
JEROMINO
"Jeromino do you really have to go that far when you're planning on breaking her heart at the end of all this" Elvis one of my buddies said over the phone and I smirked.
"Acting responsible also leads to winning a lady's heart. I'm hanging up now" I said and hung up then came out of my car. Fernanda was at their door waiting for me already.
She's so pretty. I uttered in my head.
"You're looking beautiful" I complimented as I walked to her.
"Let's go inside" She smiled leading the way.
I walked in and I was shocked to the bone when I saw the whole family's eyes on me.
"You never told me, you had an extended family" I whispered to Fernanda and she smiled.
"I thought you knew about it" She whispered back.
"Buenos dias" I greeted in Spanish and they all stared at me in surprise.
"You're fluent in Spanish, I thought you grew up in the UK?" The grandma asked with a smile.
"Yes but actually we lived in Mexico when I was little but we relocated to the united states when I turned 15" I explained politely.
"Mum, you should offer him a seat first. Please Jeromino come dine with us" Mr Bruno offered as everyone head to the dinning table.
She has so many brothers, I guess she's the only girl in the family. I thought as I walked to the dinning table.
"Sit here" One of her brothers offered and Fernanda was about sitting there but I stopped her because something felt fishy about the chair.
"I don't want you to stretch your beautiful hand when fetching food" I covered up and she smiled sitting on the next chair.
I sat on the chair and I landed on the ground with my butt before I even realize it and the brothers boost into laugh.
"Oh I'm sorry, I had no idea the chair was broken but how sweet of you to make our Fernanda sit somewhere else" They laughed.
"Fernand how you be so rude to our guest?" The grandma scolded.
How dare they do this to me? Jeromino don't mess this up, just hold your anger in. You know you just have few days left to get done with her, you're almost there. I muttered in my mind angrily and Fernanda helped me up.
TBC....
Is Jeromino showing his true colors 🤔
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