PART 97

Aurora was doing some work in the office room when she heard a knock. She knew who it was. She looked up and said, " Why are you knocking on your own office room dad?"

" It's a courtesy dear. Moreover it's your room now. I just can't shove into this room without permission." Mr. Mariano said while sitting on a chair opposite of Aurora.

Aurora chuckled. " Of course you can dad. But why are you here? Are you guys done gossiping?"

" Do you even know what time is it? It is 2am already. They all have gone to take rest. They wanted to talk to you though."

" Oh. I didn't notice the time. I'll talk to them in the morning. They had fun right?"

" Yeah they had. Thanks to you."

Aurora smiled. " I'm glad then. I'm sure they were missing each other too much. I can tell how much happy they have become today."

" You can feel others emotion good. But what about you? Aren't you missing many things in life?"

" What do you mean?" Aurora asked furrowing her brows.

" Don't go too hard on yourself angel. You are still so young. You are the youngest and most successful heir in this mafia world till now. Why are you being this much ruthless to yourself? I don't question your decision I admit. But I won't tolerate if my daughter destroys her own life. I can't let that happen."

" Dad work is all I have in my life. UNDOCILE is like my first child. Our company is the second. How can I not nourish them? Work hard for them?"

" Then what are we? Your family, friends don't mean anything to you? And that boy who is continuously trying to win you, doesn't he have any place in your heart?"

" I don't want to talk about him dad. You know everything very well. I can't love anyone anymore. My faith in love and lover has gone long ago. Please don't force me like this. I don't want to have anything with him. He is just a person who needs shelter in danger for me. Not anything more."

Mr. Mariano sighed. He knew his girl is stubborn and he can't change her mind. He just prays that somehow her mind changes. " Just one thing Angel. Don't do something you will regret later. Learn to value people when they are doing their best for you instead of pushing them away and hurt them."

Aurora didn't reply. What would she say? She has nothing to reply.

" I'll be going back next week. Do you need any help?"

" Yeah. Can you take Antonia to the hospital tomorrow? She needs to change the bandage. I have already consulted a physiotherapist. She can talk to her tomorrow and fix a flexible time when she will come here to give therapy."

" Oh. About her. You are still not talking to her."

" I think so. Talk to the doctor and tell him to make her understand her situation properly or else she can do things recklessly. I think she would be able to take therapy from next week after changing the second bandage."

Mr. Mariano nodded. " But what were you doing this late angel? You should take some rest."

" As you are here for a week, can you take the duty of the heirs training? I have a lot of works to do this week in the office and base too. I won't be able to stay at home that much."

" Yeah. I can do that. But what about tomorrow then?"

" I will give them schedule and give a brief on how they will get trained. They can start warm up from tomorrow. You can start from the day after tomorrow."

" Sounds good. Let's go to sleep now. You have done a lot of work today. You should get proper rest."

" Can I ask you something dad?"

" Why are you taking permission dear? Just ask."

" Why didn't you tell me that mom has a elder brother?"

Mr. Mariano stilled in his position. He was totally perplexed. He wasn't able to answer the question and kept looking at Aurora with an unreadable expression.

" Why did you hide it? I have an uncle and why didn't I know about it?" Aurora again asked calmly.

Mr. Mariano sighed. Maybe it's the time to tell her everything. " How do you know about your uncle?"

" Is that important now? The most important thing is I don't even know I have another family member."

" You don't." Mr. Mariano mumbled.

" What do you mean?"

" He is not alive anymore. He died even before you were born."

Aurora felt a thunderbolt going through her heart. But she didn't say anything. " Explain everything dad." Aurora said coldly.

Mr. Mariano lowered his head. " Let me tell you the history of UNDOCILE first then."

Aurora nodded.

" Mariano and Romano were the two most powerful mafia group for ages. They never had any kind of wars despite having equal powers. They helped each other if it's needed. They were more like in an align outside document. My father and your moms father were best friends too. They could give up their lives for each other. Me and your uncle were same too. Your uncle never liked mafia kinds of things. But I was very passionate towards it. Both families have two child at that that. A boy and a girl in each." Mr. Mariano stopped at this. His voice was heavy. Aurora understood that and looked at him.

" You have a sister too?" Aurora asked.

" Had." Mr. Mariano said and looked at Aurora. Aurora became shocked seeing tears in his fathers eyes after so many years. But she decided let him complete.

Mr. Mariano wiped his tears and continued, " At that time there were not many mafia girls in this mafia world. So there was no question of having a girl heir. So both of our fathers decided to make us heirs. But your uncle opposed it saying he doesn't want to be a heir. You grandfather was very disappointed at him and he literally forced him that he has to be the future leader. But your uncle was stubborn too. He didn't give up. Your mom understood the situation. She told your grandfather that she can be the heir in stead of your uncle. But your grandfather didn't accept it thinking no one will respect her. I was madly in love with her at that time. Seeing her desperate trying I asked my father for help. He saw her desperateness too and he was really impressed. He discussed everything with your grandfather and proposed that if Alessandra faces any kind of problem or disrespect in this world Mariano family will be there to protect her and even it is needed both family will combine their power. It was a secret between both of them. I didn't know at first. They told us at the day of our marriage."