Arriving home, Antonio went back to work while I went with Arya to the bedroom. She looked tired, though not wanting to show it. I looked at her."I am not tired," she signed, yawning though she was tired."I know," I signed back, "Well, I am going to sleep."I was tired anyway, so why not? I closed my eyes, and after a few minutes, Arya joined me. She came closer to me and slept within minutes. I smiled as I pulled her close and drifted to sleep.It felt surreal being happy, content, and at peace.Though it wasn't going to be like this forever.AntonioI spoke with my uncle, who didn't have an agenda. I listened to his conversation nonetheless."You better take care of Rea, okay?" he asked, "She is a rare gem.""I will," I said as I ended our conversation.Going back to my work, I decided to find more information on Ronaldi De Luca. His death was strange to think of, considering how he died in his own Villa. Rea was not there at the time, since she was at the hospital. When officials went to check on the Villa, all the rooms were damaged but there was no sign of a body. I called my brother, Arnaldo to ask him to check him out."You think he could have faked his death and what? Escaped to Korea?" he asked."I believe so," I replied, "Or at least close to Korea. Like Japan or China.""Is there anyone in Asia that he or Rea is related to?""Her grandma - his mom, is in Japan. Check her out, and report back to me.""It must be nice being the oldest, bossing your second-in-command around.""Arnaldo-""Okay, I will try my best, okay?" he said, before dropping the call.Secrecy isn't the essence of a marriage, but it is better to be sure of information than to make false assumptions. Before I could leave the office, I received a message from a number."100-105-101""Antonio De Luca, son of the renowned Empire Don, Alexander De Luca. Spouse Rea Bianchi and niece's name Arya De Luca. The third brother went AWOL from the family and Arnaldo in Korea. I have news for you. Answer my call."The number then called and I answered.I kept silent as I waited for the caller to speak."Antonio De Luca," the voice spoke."What do you want from my family?" I asked."Straight to business I see," he said. His voice was automated like he used a voice changer and that didn't surprise me. I waited for him to say his piece before I could drop the call."Rea's father, Ronaldi Bianchi...""...""Is still alive."I shifted on my chair and stood up. Walking up the window and asked, "Come again?""Ronaldi Bianchi is still alive and well in Asia."I chuckled, "I am not surprised."The person froze."What? Cat caught your tongue?" I asked, "Or are you Ronaldi Bianchi himself?"With that, the call was dropped and when I called the number again, the number was no longer in line."So I was right."I checked my call logs and found the recording of the call and sent it to my uncle and brother. I then walked out and was met with complete silence in the Villa. I searched for Jackie, who was seated on a counter reading a newspaper."Jackie," I called out, walking to her, "Where is Rea and Arya?""In the bedroom," she replied with a smile.Her grins were a sign that Rea was well. Thanking her, I went upstairs to the bedroom. This peaceful silence felt surreal. I opened the door slowly to see Rea asleep with Arya in her arms, her vulnerable side showing in her sleep. I leaned against the door, enjoying the view. Jackie came with a cup of coffee, and we drank together. She always was the mother I never had, since my mom died in the crossfire of dad's empire dealings, she was one person I allowed to have close in my life, and as much as I never admitted it, it was nice to step into another chapter of my life with her.Closing the door slowly to avoid making a noise, I turned to Jackie."I need help," I said."At your service," Jackie replied, "What do you need?""If I told you that Ronaldi Bianchi's father is alive, would you believe me?"Before Jackie could respond, Rea, who happened to have woken up from sleep was by the door, listening in on our conversation."What?" she asked, "My father is... alive?"ReaWaking up to hearing that my father was alive felt surreal. I was in denial of the fact that he could even be alive. He died in the fire... my father would never be the type to..."Is it true?" I asked, looking at Antonio."I can't be sure, but if the caller is right, he might be alive and well in Japan," he replied.I closed the door so as not to disturb Arya, who was still soundly asleep."But the fire at the Villa," I said, "It burnt down. But if he is still alive, that means one thing."He nodded."That he faked his death."I brushed my hair backward as I allowed the information to process through."So what is the plan?" I asked, "Are we going to go to Japan to see him or-""Would you be able to handle it if we did go?" Antonio asked, his sight never leaving mine as he spoke.With eagerness and firm determination, I agreed. I had a lot of things to tell my dad and grandma. A lot. If I was going to move forward as a strong person, I needed to deal with my trauma."I am ready for it," I replied, "I have a few words to exchange with them.""Them?" Jackie asked."My grandma - his mom," I replied, "I need to exchange some words with her too."I turned to Antonio, "Please promise me one thing.""It depends," he said, "Do I have to leave you behind?""No," I replied, "As soon as I see them, can I be the first one to speak?""Sure," he replied without second doubting himself, "Just don't push yourself, okay?"I smirked, "The Antonio De Luca being a simp? Some aura you have sir," I teased, making Jackie laugh."I will let you two be," she said, walking away."Says Rea De Luca, who pretends to be a weakling than she originally is," Antonio shot back."Don't be confident of yourself Antonio," I said, walking back into the bedroom in defeat.***I was on the balcony, enjoying the breeze when I received a message from the same number. It has been a day since the explosion happened."346 Aomori Street, Bianchi Villa, Japan."It was an address to my father's Villa in Japan. But the message came with a warning."You don't want to cross the line, Rea."