Chapter 30: Awe-Inducing
Marcella alighted from the taxi. She checked her watch. She was thirty minutes early.
Perfect!
Tony had something to handle at work and so he asked her to leave first. He promised that he would join her for sure but he will be a little late.
She looked at the large iron gate in front of the estate. The last time she was here was to attend her father’s funeral. A lot happened after that.
She pushed the gate and it opened with a loud screech. They had a security station by the gate and she saw the roof of the station collapsing.
Her sister inherited the house after her father’s death. The savings from her father must have been enough to maintain the house, but Melissa loaned the funds to the Romano family when they were in a tough bind. She considered it her duty to help her in-laws when they were in need.
Marcella was not sure if the Romano family repaid the loan. Two million dollars is a lot of money.
The garden was still fresh. She was relieved. Her parents loved the garden and spent most of their time there. Near the garden was a small building her father’s men considered the canteen/ bar. There was food for everyone at all times in the canteen. Her father never shied away from spending money on others. He liked everyone around him to be happy and well-fed.
That was the man she knew. That was her father. He was her hero.
Taking in a deep breath, she walked to the house. She never remembered walking this far. Yeah, she used to get there by car. She never walked.
She wouldn’t lie. She was a little scared to walk here alone. After how she was treated by the Romano couple in their home, she could guess how she would be treated here. Not to mention Mark Paulo. He will not take his humiliation lightly. He will try to get back.
She put her hand in her purse. She didn’t forget to bring her weapons. She was not planning on dying anytime soon.