21. THE DECISION
The only person I never wanted to see again was my dad. I never told anyone about my dad. I hated him but still I couldn't hate him. This moment when he was standing before me I couldn't ignore him. He somehow found me and......
"What are you doing here DAD" the word dad was like a thunderstorm to Sarah. She never knew that I had a dad. Her eyes dilated to 10x. I knew this wasn't gonna be an easy explanation. But we'll see it later.
"Christian...my son. How are you? Have you been well?"
"If this is what you wanted to ask me perfer a phone call rather than showing up with all your men and specially this asshole Maroni.
" Maroni was my father's right hand. He knew everything about me and my father.
But I despised him like a brother hatred.
He was annoying as fuck but still he had advantage that he was my dad's right hand.
"Who's this young lady with you my son? Please introduce us." his eyes drifted towards Sarah...and my patience were leaving my body.
"That's none of your business dad. Leave me and her alone. Please let's pretend we never met and continue like strangers. " I knew why my dad was here. I grabbed Sarah's hand and walked towards the car when my dad started speaking.....
"Christian. Please listen to me my son. Atleast give me a chance. I am sure you will understand why am I here. Please son you are my last hope. Please."
I ignored his emotional blackmailing and started moving again but Sarah didn't walk with me. She stood still and held my hand hindering me to go forward. I knew she has a soft heart and this will cause us trouble someday.
"Sarah...move. Don't make me angry. You don't know who he is and have no right to create a scene so just move."
"He is your father Christian. And he is pleading to talk to you. You should atleast listen to him before you reach any conclusions. "
"Sarah...you don't know him...He is.." she cut me in the mid sentence and said..
"Not everyone have a father pleading to talk to their child. Appreciate it. "
"Ohh hey hey....don't cry. If you want I can give him a chance. Just stop crying." I can bear anything but tears in my daughter's and my wife's eyes. I was left with no choice but to talk to him. I nodded at him and he nodded back.
"Make it brief dad."
"You have to return to Italy Christian. My throne is waiting for you. "
"Dad...I always made myself clear that I will never take your seat. You have another heir for your throne and he wants it more than I hate it. Why do you need me."
"Your brother is dead Christian. "
Wait. What?
"What did you say Dad?"
"I am sorry Christian. But your brother Liam was shot dead 2 months ago by rivals. "
My hands were numb. My brain was numb. My legs were numb. Everything was just finished for me. My brother....the only one who cared for me and the only one who loved me genuinely was gone. He was dead. Liam Knight was dead.
"Christian are you okay?" I heard Sarah's voice but I couldn't see her. My vision got blurred and my legs became lifeless. I dropped to the floor and that's the last I could remember.
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"Open your eyes Christian. Please....open your eyes for me. " I knew whom this voice belonged to. I didn't need to see her. My wife. My Sarah.
I slowly opened my eyes to see a crying Sarah. Her eyes red and swollen. Her face all messed up with tears flowing down continually. I looked around to see my father and his men besides me. I got up and sat near Sarah...
"I am fine. Stop crying wifey. No big deal."
"Don't you ever faint again or I will kill you myself idiot." She threw her hands around my neck and gave me the tightest hug. She was scared to lose me and so was I.
"How are you feeling son?"
"Why didn't you tell me earlier about Liam?
I know it wasn't a problem to find me. And where's Elena?
And my kids...where's Niko and where's Lily?
Are they okay?" My brain was bursting with questions and pain simultaneously.
My nieces and nephew , my sister in law were they all okay. ..or have we lost them too....
"They're all fine Christian. Elena , Niko and Lily are safe.
But they are still in shock of losing their husband and father.
Everything is at stake. All the rivals are planning against us.
Only you can save them Christian. Niko is only 7 and Lily is 5 years old.
They are too young to be the heir and I am too old. "
"But dad....I have a family now. This is my wife and..."
"And what Christian?"
"And you have a grand daughter too. My decisions depend on them and I can't bring them to our dark world. I gave up everything I had just because I hated this world of yours....and only mom supported me. "
"You have a daughter I didn't know about? And you're married? "
"I know you're shocked but yes. I am married and have a daughter."
He never hugged me in my entire life until now. Was I dreaming? My father hugged me? The CRUEL KNIGHT hugged me....
"I am so happy for you Christian. My son.
So happy for you. Please think about your niece and nephew also son.
They are alone in this dark world. I have not many days left and we are surrounded by traitors but they know too much about us to kill them.Take your time and decide.
I know you will take the right decision.
We are waiting for our king to come back. "
He whispered this in my ear. I knew why he did this. There was someone around whom he didn't want to hear this. But who? He drifted towards Sarah and said to her....
"You're one lucky lady my dear. Christian is the best I have to offer and you have him now. Take care of him and lead him to the right path. "
"I have no idea what you all are talking about Mr. Knight. But I hope Christian choses the right option and I am sorry for demise of your other son. Hopefully we'll meet in better conditions next time."
"We will definitely Sarah. Pleasure meeting you. And .....what is my granddaughter name?"
"Blue Knight" she replied to my father.
"Blue...just like her father's eyes."
"She has the exact same eyes Mr. Knight. "
"I wish to meet her before I die. Hopefully."
After this chit chat he left with his men and it was only me and Sarah. She didn't ask me anything...she didn't have to. She walked straight to the car and sat insinde it. I followed her and did the same. I stareted the engine and drove to home.
"Are you ready to listen to my story Sarah?"
"I am Christian. Please before an alien comes and claims you as his brother or son or husband just tell me everything. I want no more surprises. And be honest...."
"My dad....he....he is a MAFIA leader."
Awkward silence and even more awkward stare came from Sarah. I knew she would be shocked to hear this but still....I thought she might have guessed it by now.
"Say something Sarah."
"Christian....its just too much to digest. My husband is a mafia. Why didn't you tell me this earlier? Why do I have to find it this way...."
"I know I should have told you myself. But I was scared that you might leave me after hearing this. Not everyone wants to be a part of this dark and devilish world. No one can be trusted here. "
"And why was your father begging for you to return?"
"I left my family and all my responsibilities when Blue was born.
I didn't want her to face all this darkness and live a happy normal life.
My brother who is....who is dead supported my decision.
He took everything on his shoulder. He was younger than me but still he took all my responsibilities.
And now since he is dead....someone from the bloodline has to take the throne.
Else the community might rebel against us and eventually take everything from us.
The only bloodline is me and Niko. Niko is 7 and he is too young. So.."
"So your dad is here to take you back. And you don't want to go because you are scared for Blue. Right?"
"I am scared that I might become distant from Blue and you . But I might have no choice left. Liam helped me when I needed him and now I can't just abandon his family. But I need time to think all the aspects of this decision. "
"Christian....I might not be the best person to talk to about this mafia thing.
But I can assure you that me and Blue are always with you.
Whether you go back or not we are standing with you.
And as far as you are concerned about the distant thing we will stick to you like a chewing gum and you won't be able to ignore us. "
"Ohh is it....you are considering my daughter and my wife to a nasty chewing gum. "
"Haha...just listen to your heart. Your brother's children need you Christian. "
I knew the answer to my dad's question. I looked at Sarah and she looked at me....
"Ready to be a mafia queen wifey?"
"Whenever my king is..."