Dangerous Illusion

Carlos

"Mr. Valentino, this is my sister Malena Espina."

We smiled at each other. She's beautiful but she doesn't have the spark in her. Something is missing in her. Marco guided us to his office.

"Umm... Will Ms. Smith stay?"

Before I could say anything, she interrupted, "Do you have any problem, Mr. Espina?"

"No, it's not that."

"Never talked business with a woman in a room?"

"I'm sorry, Ms. Smith."

"I'll let it slip."

I smirked looking at his face. It lost its colors with fear. It's good that he's scared. Rose wore her thigh holster and the arm holster that I gifted her yesterday. She was flaunting her weapons and it's a sign of a Queen.

I finally spoke, "So, Mr. Espina, I hope you are already the head of the Mexican mafia!?"

"Yes, I am. Thank you for killing that bastard. Finally we'll be able to breath in peace."

"We were happy to help. But how are you going to mend your relationship with us."

"Trade. We make the best guns in the world and you know that. You entered into the business with my father but he thought it was good to double cross you. I'm just saying let's start that deal again and I promise you that you'll be provided with the best quality guns at a much lower price."

"The quality of the guns will depend on us, Mr. Espina but what do you need in return from us. I guess it's not only the money."

"No. Actually we want the world to know that we are with you. We want to create an alliance."

"And why's that Mr. Espina?"

"Our Mafia has suffered a lot under my father's reign. Other mafias around the world doesn't even trust us. I want to regain their trust and what's a better way than having an alliance with you."

"Okay."

And then Rose spoke, "Your offer is quite tempting, Mr. Espina. But we cannot agree to anything unless and until we see your products. You'll be provided the best price of the guns if it's of good quality and if it's not then I hope you know the consequences."

She's speaking my mind. She knows me so well and knows how to handle these situations. "I'd like to hold that alliance proposal for later. The world will know that we are on with our deal but the alliance thing will take time. And we cannot just announce our alliance to the world. You have to pay for it."

"How can I pay for that?"

"We'll tell you when the time is right but until then do as you are told. Don't try to act smart like your father or else you'll end up like him."

"You can be rest assured about that. When are you interested to check the guns?"

"If possible right now."

"Okay, then we have to go down to our warehouse. We can show you our collection."

"Fine then let's go."

Again I spoke, "Let's go."

We came out of the office and there was an old lady sitting on the couch. I assumed it was Maria Espina. Even at this age she's beautiful. Marco introduced us once he spot his mother in the view.

"Mr. Valentino, this is my mother, Maria Garcia Espina."

"Nice to meet you, Mrs. Espina."

"Nice to meet you too and thank you for everything."

I gues the whole family is very happy on Diego's demise. Evidently, that bastard have put them into too much misery. After greeting me and Luca, her gaze shifted to Rose. Politely, she gave her hand to Mrs. Espina for a hand shake but she was still, seeping in her face.

Rose coughed and broke her thoughts,"Mrs. Espina, are you ok?"

"Yes, child"

Without shaking hands she took her into embrace. I guess people love to hug mia cara. She reciprocated her hug. Finally they broke hug and Mrs. Espina held her hands.

"What's your name, child?"

"Rose."

"A beautiful name for a beautiful girl. Are you the Don's girl?"

"Yes."

"You two look good together. I hope you get married soon."

A blush ran through her cheeks. And it's the same girl who was putting Marco in his place in the office. I love her duality and the control of emotions. With a last nod we went out of the villa.

We climbed into our respective cars and went off to the warehouse.

I finally asked,"Rose, what was the favour that you were talking about?"

"I'll tell you everything. Let's just see the guns first."

"Okay, as you wish but just to let you know, I'm clueless."

"Mr. Valentino, observation is my power. I thought it through that's why I told those things."

"I know that. I believe in you, baby."

She smiled and weaved her fingers through mine. Something is going on in her pretty little head but I know it's for good.