~Gemma~
I'm nervous about meeting Dante Black. He is my Grandfather and head of the Black Guerrilla Mafia even though I grew up a part of the Sicilian Mafia. Well, not a part of it. They're my family. Many people look at me funny walking around with guards. But it would be best if you protect yourself, especially me. I had a severe panic attack from the first Lady hugging me. I have a few problems with me people touching me. Especially people I don't know. I'm a very sheltered person. I only go somewhere with guards or my guard Rosario who is more like a mother.
Marco said that she almost attacked the First Lady. Rosario is one person that doesn't play when it comes to me. She is also mixed like me. That is one reason I can relate to her so much.
Now we headed to the Black compound in the country. I didn't know that had like that. I know my family has an estate in Sicily. My family even owns a few islands in Italy. I own a few islands, one of which I'm turning into a vacation spot. I may be 19, but I'm always making money. I get that from my pops. My Uncle Santos is one of my favorites and head of the Mafia in Sicily.
I even have a few fashion magazines that I own in the States. However, I don't work in the office. I have enough family to maintain my business ventures. One of my cousins runs my magazine in New York. I also have a fashion line that I run with another cousin. I was always taught that you must look out for your family. We rode for 1 hour, but we were finally here. It's like an army base from the outside.
We are deep in five black hummers. You know they all are bullet and bomb-proof. Rosario is always with the family. She is the head of security with my brother Marco. She and Marco got something going on.
Antoine Sr.
So, we are here at the Black Compound. It's nothing special I've been here before. I see Dante Black with his son out front. Those are his enforcers. Well, he gone must wait until Rosario and Marco secure the location.
He should know how this is about to go down. I don't change about my daughter or wife. Especially my daughter. Many wonder why we treat her the way we do. Simple, she has had my heart since she was born. My daughter could talk and read at two years old. When she was three, my tiny angel accidentally designed a new form of a gun. That is how I knew she was brilliant. Santos had her on his lap while he was talking to someone. She taps his shoulder and explains how the gun could be better. That person was a gun developer and took her idea and developed a better gun. She made half a million by accident. Her mind is always working. Since then, Santos has always had guards on her. At first, it was just Rosario, but we decided she needed more.
~Marco~
Ciao, Mr. Black, I'm Marco Lombardi, head of security. This is Rosario Santiago, and she is Gemma's guard. I'm sorry, but we need to secure the location before she can leave the car.
Please introduce me to your head enforcer. We need to make sure the location is secure. Simply procedure, we mean no disrespect.
Ciao Mr. Lombardi, there is no problem with your securing the location, said Dante Sr. This is my grandson Dante, but we call him Wayne. Cause his father's name is also Dante, and we call him Junior. That way, everything is clear. I'm looking at him like, really, is he serious? I smile at him.
First, my father gets out with my uncles. My sister is always the last to get out with my mother and Mira. They are how my father and uncles are when it comes to the ladies in our family. Especially my baby sister's presents around strangers. We discussed with Wayne about security until we were confident.
Rosario with her fine ass. I step into the vehicle, then my sister steps out. She looks out of her comfort zone. This isn't going to be good. She looked around and slightly shook a little bit. Oh shit! I run to my sister before she collapses on the ground. Everyone is run toward her. I knew this was too much for her. Mira immediately goes into doctor mode. She asks Mr. Black for the bed to lay my sister down. He jumps into action quickly, shouting orders.
I got my sister in my lap. She opens her eyes to me with tears in her eyes. Bubba, I tried to be brave, but I'm scared, said Gem. I rub her cheek and whisper in her ear it's okay. She has called me Bubba since she was two. My brother and I love our sister to the deaf. She is such a tender heart.
I pick her bride style and carry it in the house. Then I lay her down so my mom and Mira could tend to her. I leave her in the care of Rosario. I know she will protect my sorella.
Daddy, don't worry, she is fine just had a panic attack. You know there were too many at once for her. My father is pacing the floor.
~Dante Black Senior~
When she stepped out of the Hummer, she reminded me of my mother. I thought I was seeing my mother's ghost. Then I saw her shaking slightly. Then when I looked up, her brother was running toward her. Immediately her family ran to her.
Then a young lady started shouting orders. Then she politely asks me for a room to lay her down. Now we are waiting to see what happens.
Marco steps up to me. I'm sorry my sister is still recovering from meeting the president. It didn't go like it was supposed to. It never was supposed to be broadcast on tv. She must prepare her mind to meet with many people or go on television. Why don't you meet with my uncles and father about the alliance? Gem needs to rest for a few hours; then, she will be fine. If it wouldn't be too much trouble, can someone make her something to eat?
I look at her brother Marco and sure, no problem. Would you be able to come to the meeting? No, sir, I must make sure my sister is straight.
Don't worry, Mr. Black, my cousin Mira is a doctor. Then he walks back to the room. My grandson Wayne asks everyone to proceed to the conference room.
~The meeting ~
~Vicente Lombardi~
I'm second in command in Lombardi Mafia. I'm to ally with Dante Black. That was the original reason we were coming here. If it were my choice, these Persone di colore would not be meeting my nieces. She may have blood running through her veins, but she is Lombardi. Santos wanted us to come home immediately after hearing about the first panic attack.
It was hilarious to watch Rosario almost attack the First Lady. Well, it's time for business to be discussed with Mr. Black and his family. I must admit they got this place locked down tight. So, we all sat around this big conference. We have a few enforcers show as well. The only one presents Ricardo and me. My other brother Antoine is more of a businessman. He is probably in the room with Gem. I love my niece; she is one in a million. Hell, we have made millions of some of the weapons she creates with her brilliant mind. I know that is one of the reasons Dante wants to meet my niece. We aren't stupid, and no one will take advantage of my niece while I have breath in my body.
Dante's son steps forward and starts the meeting.
Dante Sr II POV
She was a beautiful girl, and she looked like my mother. When I saw her shaking, I was worried about her. Then when she started falling, it did something to me emotionally. She is genuinely Black even though her last name is Lombardi. They think we want to meet her only for the alliance. I want to know my niece simply because she is my blood.
I was angry with Latasha when I learned she had given her daughter away. I think her husband would have accepted with open arms. Hell, I would have taken her in my family. Now she looks at us like we are strangers.
I step forward before I start meeting Vicente. Can you tell me how she is doing? Vicente stands up and explains that sometimes his nieces have panic attacks. She cannot stand to be around many people. He explains that she must prepare her mind to do it. We'd like to ask that you limit the number of people to meet her on the first day. It had nothing to do with hurting any feelings, said Vicente.
I was slightly shocked that he said that. We apologize, but this is how my father travels when meeting people from other organizations. Then Ricardo stood with an angry expression on his face.
Let me get this straight, Mr. Black. You bring these people to meet your granddaughter for the first time. It was explained that we wanted it smaller for Gem's sake. Hell, she plans to meet your entire family the next day, said Ricardo. To say he was mad was an understatement.
My father had a blank look on his face. I could not say anything because I knew he was right. We had 50 men, including my father, son, head enforcer, and four higher ranks present.
You are lucky that Antoine talks to my oldest brother. He wanted Gemma to come immediately. Let me explain something to Mr. Black we protect our women. And Gemma Fabiana Lombardi is our precious jewel. She is brilliant, and my brother clarified that you had that many men because of her presence here. I know that is not the case for real, said Ricardo.
I told my father that we didn't need that many men. He did not listen now he almost lost the chance to meet the only granddaughter who saved his life.
Now Gem is resting and will be down for dinner. You may bring your wives. When I say wife, I mean only this room. Could you make sure Latasha is present as well? We already know she is at the compound. Since your location has been secured, her guard will stand down for dinner. Only Rosario and her brother will be at the dinner, sighs Ricardo.
I look at him and agree with this agreement. Now I would like to talk about an alliance. My brother Santos wants you and your son to fly to Sicily for the coalition.
I just wanted to let you know that no alliance will be discussed today. Santos is distraught alone with our father concerning Gemma. Therefore, you are welcome to fly with us when going back. Or you can pass on your own, whichever is comfortable for you. Although, if you fly with us, you can get more time with Gemma, said Vicente.
To say I was shocked by the turn of events was an understatement. My father looks upset, but it's his fault.