PART 81

" Not sleepy?"

Charlie looked at his side and found Mr. Mariano looking at him. " No. What about you Sir? You should take rest after this long journey."

" I can't sleep when Angel stays out."

" She is upset with Antonia, isn't she? That's why she didn't come back."

" Why do you think that?"

" I have known her for a little time but I think I can understand her well Sir. She is probably blaming herself for Antonia's condition. She can't tolerate when her people gets hurt or insulted because of her."

Mr. Mariano kept looking at him. The boy understood his Angel very well.

" Yeah. You are right." Mr. Mariano said looking ahead.

" I'm really missing her Sir."

" You know you are talking in front of her father right?" Mr. Mariano said being amused.

" You won't push me down from here for loving your daughter, will you?" Charlie said chuckling. Mr. Mariano laughed too.

" She is a very complicated person Charlie. Her mind set is totally different from the people of her age. I hope you won't misunderstand her any time."

" I used to misunderstand her Sir. At university, I have disturbed her in many ways. But as I get to know her, I have fallen hardly. She is a unique one sir. I admire her every quality both dark and enlighten ones."

" I have seen someone like her years ago. The feeling was exactly like you Charlie." Mr. Mariano said smiling.

" You had loved her deeply and your Angel is the proof of your love."

" Yeah. You are right."

" I want that too Sir. But she doesn't even want to acknowledge my love for her. She tries to stay away all the time like I have some disease that will affect her too." Charlie said smiling.

" I won't blame her for that dear. She has a worst past considering her age. Why do you think she runs away? You actually have a disease. A disease called love and she is afraid of that. If your feelings are strong enough I'm sure you will get her too just like I have got her mom years ago."

Charlie smiled and nodded.

"Let's go back. You will get some surprises tomorrow I think." Mr. Mariano chuckled seeing Charlies confused face.

"What do you mean?"

" You will see." saying that he went back to his room. Charlie kept standing there like a fool.

"Why they are so mysterious! God !" He sighed saying that and went back to his room too.

Next morning Mr. Mariano was drinking tea while reading newspaper when the landline rang. He pick it. " Emperor speaking."

" Emperor, the leaders of Black wings and their wives have reached."

" Let them in after the security check. They are my guests."

" Sure Emperor."

Mr. Mariano cut the call and called for Leon and Andrew.

" Yes Emperor." Both of them said at the same time.

" Andrew the leaders have arrived. Go and fetch them nicely."

" Okay Emperor." Andrew went out. Mr. Mariano looked at Leon.

" They will be here for the day. Have you asked to clear the guest rooms?"

" Yes. The maids have done it already Emperor."

" Nice. Make sure they are well treated. Ask to prepare breakfast."

" Okay Emperor." Leon bowed and went towards the kitchen.

Andrew stood outside and the cars stopped in front of him. Some members opened the door. Andrew went towards them.

" Welcome ladies and gentlemen. I'm Andrew. I'm here to escort you inside." Andrew said smiling.

They all smiled and thanked him and then went inside. Mr. Mariano was already standing there. " Welcome to Mariano Mansion. I hope you have had a pleasant journey." Mr. Mariano said smiling.

" Nice meeting you again Mr. Mariano." Mr. Bruno said.

" We are glad to be here." Mr. Zaffino said smiling.

" Where are the heirs?" Mrs. Ricci asked.

" They are still sleeping. Please feel at home here. Come and have seats please."

" These brats. Still didn't change." Mrs. Zaffino said sighing. The others chuckled hearing that.

" They are still young. Let them enjoy their lives." Mr. Mariano said.

They all sat in the living room.

" How is your elder daughter now Mr. Mariano?" Mr. Rossi asked.

" She is getting well. I hope she will be fine soon."

" Where is Venom?" Mr. Zaffino asked.

" She is in our main base from yesterday. Some shipments have reached. She is handling them as Antonia is not well."

" Look, a younger girl than them is working hard everyday but our brats don't even do their own works." Mrs. Zaffino said rolling her eyes.

" They are enjoying their lives. You should be grateful for that. My girl doesn't even have any enjoyment in her life. Work is all she knows and does." Mr. Mariano said sadly smiling.

" She is too hard on herself. That is not good." Mr. Martin said.

" Yeah. That poor girl is handling this huge group since her teen age. We have seen how drastically she has changed. I feel sad sometimes. She doesn't even consider her life at all." Mrs. Martin said. All the others became sad hearing that.

" Mom? Dad?" Sofia confusedly said from upstairs. Then she ran towards them and hugged them. " O my God! I have missed you guys." She said.

" Is that true? I don't think so." Mrs. Martin said.

" Mom! Don't say that." Sofia said pouting. Soon she realized there were others too. She looked at them and found them smiling.

" You should greet them too. Let me introduce them to you." Mr. Martin said. Then he introduced other leaders and their wives to Sofia.

" And guys this is my one and only princess Sofia Martin." Mr. Martin said smiling.

" Hello uncles. Hello aunties." Sofia said smiling.

" Is Antonia awake dear?" Mr. Mariano asked.

" Yeah Uncle. Lucas is with her." Sofia said mindlessly then closed her eyes remembering Mr. and Mrs. Rossi were there.

" Lucas is awake in this morning?" Mrs. Rossi asked being curious.

" Yeah Aunty. He has woke up way too early than you can imagine him to wake." Sofia said controlling her laugh.

" Looks like my son has got some interest here." Mrs. Rossi said raising her one brow. Others laughed at that.

" How are you here by the way? The war is finished?" Sofia asked.

" Don't be so naïve Sofia. We are here because your best friend has invited us to spend some time with all of you." Mr. Martin said.

" She has invited all of you? Well the host herself is not here." Sofia said rolling her eyes.

" Yeah. Unlike you she has some real job to handle out there." Mrs. Martin said.

" Okay okay. She will be here soon. But I should warn you guys that you might see some vulgar scene here." Mr. Mariano said.

All of them became confused.