The sun's peeking through the trees in the garden of Aldo's estate , casting golden rays on dewy grasses . Birds are jamming , leaves are rustling softly, Mr Aldo stirred softly, eyes fluttering open to find himself wrapped in warm arms .
His wife, Camila, he kissed her forehead whispering "Morning love." Camila smiled, still half-dreaming. Aldo slipped out of the bed - padding to the window. He gazed out, the sun rays shining on his skin as he breathe the warmth air and smiled .
Camila woke up to Aldo moving around, getting ready for the day. Tis a new day ," she said, smiling at her husband. Aldo smiled back, I gotta prepare for business, please do get the breakfast ready then he said to his wife.
She nodded, stretching her body as Aldo headed out, and she watched him go.
She swung her legs out of bed, feeling the cool floor of the tiles beneath her feet .
She headed to the kitchen, the scent of morning and possibility filling the air as she set out to craft a humble yet satisfying breakfast. She moved with a quiet efficiency, whipping up a potato omelette with onions, the sizzle of the pan punctuating the silence. Meanwhile, she brewed a fresh glass of orange juice, the citrus aroma mingling with the earthy smell of potatoes.
Fifteen minutes passed, perhaps twenty, as she worked her culinary magic. The steps were almost second nature: the onions chopped with a rhythmic thud, the potatoes diced into neat little cubes, the gentle sauté in olive oil, the eggs beaten and added to the mix, the careful cooking in the pan, the delicate flip when the edges set.
As she plated the omelette, Aldo's eggs, cooked to perfection, waited patiently on the side. Camila smiled, a sense of domestic harmony washing over her. She made her way out of the kitchen heading to the bedroom.
Her eyes followed her husband as he strode out of the bathroom, a towel slapped low on his waist, the droplets of water glancing off his skin . Her gaze lingered on the familiar contours of his abdomen, the abs still defined, a testament to years of discipline and care, even as the softening of his features showing the creeping whisper of old age.
"Breakfast is ready," she said, her voice a gentle melody, her smile playing on her lips as she took in the sight of him. "Give me a minute to freshen up, and I'll come join you."she said.Aldo caught her stare, "Take your time, love," he said, his voice low and soothing,
Aldo stood by the window, the morning light casting a warm glow on his features as he waited for his wife to emerge from the bathroom. The sound of water ceased, and a moment later, she stepped out, her hair damp, her face radiant from the fresh ablutions. She joined him in the room, a soft smile playing on her lips, her eyes sparkling with a quiet contentment. The scent of soap and freshness glued to her, a gentle reminder of the intimacy they shared.
Aldo's face broke into a gentle smile as he asked, "Should I be excused?" Camila gaze met his, her eyes sparkling with a mix of amusement and exasperation, a silent commentary on the absurdity of his question.
"For God's sake, I'm your wife," she said, a low, throaty laugh bubbling up from her chest. "You've seen my nakedness, seen everything. There's no need to be excused." Her words hung in the air.
Aldo sat at the edge of the bed, his eyes tracing the lines of Camila's form as she sat down on the stool, facing the mirror. The towel which was at her cleavage level carelessly dropped, revealing the gentle curve of her waist, a side view of her breast, still firm, still lovely. Time had etched its passage on her skin, but it had not diminished the quiet beauty that had first drawn him to her.
She caught his gaze in the mirror, a sly smile playing on her lips, her eyes sparkling with a knowing glace. "Like what you see?" she asked, her voice low, husky.
Aldo's gaze lingered, he can't take of his eyes from the sight of her, the years having softened the edges of her beauty, but not diminishing it's essence. Camila's smile grew, her eyes holding his, the air thickening with a familiar tension.
He stood up from the bed,his movements slow, deliberate, as he crossed the room to her. The mirror reflected their entwined gazes, the space between them vibrating with anticipation. Camila's breath caught, her lips parting slightly, as Aldo hands slid over her shoulders, his touch sending shivers down her spine.
He kissed her cheeks instead, his lips grazing the soft skin, and then whispered to her ear, "Time is fast spent, you're keeping me waiting," foiling her plans to seduce him in that instant, to capture a shivering touch of intimacy from him. Her smile played coy as she replied with a gentle tease, "I didn't intend to keep you waiting."Her eyes sparkled with amusement, a quiet challenge lingering in their depths. "Maybe I just wanted you to make the first move, love".she said, with a soft provocation, the air between them thickening with anticipation.
She stood up, the towel slipping away entirely, revealing the gentle slope of her hips, the curve of her backside, as she walked to the closet with a quiet confidence. Her husband's eyes widened with arousal, his gaze devouring the sight of her, as she picked a lacy pant and a lingerie bra, her movements deliberate, almost teasing.
She wore them with a quiet intent, seducing him further, the delicate fabric accentuating her curves. Then, she slipped on her top and joggers, the soft fabric molding to her hips, showcasing her bulging ass, her hips, more provocative now, more alive.
Aldo's breath caught, his eyes locked on her, drinking in the sight. "You're killing me," he murmured, his voice low, roughened by desire
Camila smiled, her eyes sparkling with a quiet invitation. "I'm done," she said. "Let's head to the kitchen for dinner."
He nodded, his eyes still lingering on her curves. He accompanied her to the dining table, the food covered and preserved, awaiting their arrival.
As they both sat, they uncovered the dishes, the aroma wafting up, enticing. They joined hands, their eyes closing in a quiet prayer before taking the first chew.
"Lord, thank you for this food, for your love and provision. Bless this meal to our bodies, and may it nourish us for your service. Amen they both corresponded after Aldo said the prayers.
The silence was comfortable, the only sound was the soft scraping of utensils on the plates, the murmur of satisfaction as they tasted the food. Camila smiled at her husband, "Tasty, right?" she asked, her voice low and warm.
a hint of appreciation from him Very," he said, his voice low.
Camila's smile lingered as she settled into her chair, her eyes sparkling with amusement. "I was hoping Matteo and his siblings were joining us at the table for dinner," Aldo asked.his voice warm with expectation. He raised an eyebrow, a hint of curiosity in his expression. "And?" he asked, his tone low, inviting.
Camila chuckled, a soft, knowing sound. "Matteo is still weak from alcohol, hungover," she said, a gentle reprimand in her tone. "You know your son always having too much to drink... just like you when you were young."
Aldo laughed, a low, rumbling sound "Ah, that boy. Got the genes, didn't he?" he said, a fondness in his voice,He leaned back in his chair, a devilish grin spreading across his face like a slow-burning fire. "I was nothing close to that, tho," he said, his tone playfully laced with a hint of mischief.
Camila rolled her eyes good-naturedly, a soft smile still clinging to her lips. "Don't start, love," she murmured, her voice with a gentle warning.
He chuckled, the sound low and rumbling, his eyes giggling with amusement. "How about Caitlin and Rafael?" he asked, curiosity getting the better of him.
Camila sighed, a mix of amusement and exasperation flickering across her face. "Caitlin isn't back home since yesterday, she went partying with her friends," she said. her voice tinged with a mother's concern. "And Rafael... he's playing video games, no doubt glued to that screen."
Aldo grin widened, his eyes sparkling with a paternal fondness. "Sounds like the kids are living their best lives," he said, his voice low, indulgent.His expression suddenly turned serious, a hint of concern creasing his brow like a fissure in the earth. "That doesn't mean Caitlin should stay out that long without her body guards," he said, his voice low, edged with a father's worry. "I presume she went alone? You know we've got lots of enemies waiting for the slightest chance... anything could happen."
Camila's eyes narrowed, a mother's worry etched on her face like a shadow. "I'll make sure she calls in next time," she said, her tone firm, reassuring.
Aldo nodded, his gaze turning to Rafael, a hint of sternness in his eyes. "And for Raphael... you need to make him stop playing those games. He's already a man, he should join in the family business. I can't be harbouring a gamer in my house... someone needs to tell him that." His wife jumping in as she sighs a knowing look in her eyes, a mix of understanding and caution. "He's got to find his own path, Aldo" she said.
Her husband's jaw sets ..."Time he grew up." He said
They ate and drank the orange juice, their conversation flowing easily as they discussed the kids' whereabouts. Aldo glanced at his wristwatch, a hint of urgency in his gesture, the leather strap creaking softly. "It's time to head to work," he said.
He and his wife wiped their oily lips, the gesture intimate, familiar, the napkins disposing of the meal's remnants. They stood up, the movement synchronized.
He picked up his phone, pack of cigarettes, and keys, the actions swift, habitual, the items settling into his pockets with a soft jingle. His wife accompanied him to his car, her steps matching his, a gentle sway to her walk. His bodyguard, armed with close-range side arms, followed him from the doorstep to the car, eyes scanning the surroundings.
He kissed his wife goodbye, the touch was brief and affectionate, his lips grazing her cheek. As he stepped into the car, she watched, her eyes on him until the car moved, the engine purring to life. The car slid out from the estate, its tinted windows reflecting the morning sun, and she watched it disappear, a quiet smile on her face, her gaze lingering on the empty driveway.
Camila headed inside, her mind already on the day's tasks, the morning sunlight fading as she stepped into the cool, shaded interior of the house. She was heading to the mall to get some clothes, a much-needed break from the morning's worries about the kids.
She checked in on Matteo, recovering from the effects of alcohol. He looked up, a sheepish grin on his face, his eyes bleary. "Morning, mom," he said, his voice a bit rough, the words stumbled.
Camila's eyes narrowed, a mix of concern and amusement flickering across her face, a mother's knowing look. "Hope you had a great night?" she questioned, her tone playful, probing, the words laced with a hint of reprimand.
Matteo shrugged, getting up to freshen up, his movements slow, calculated. "Kinda," he said, his smile wavering, a flush creeping up his cheeks.
She chuckled, a soft, understanding sound, the noise barely audible over the sound of the AC humming in the background. "I'll tell our chef to cook up something for you and Rafael to eat, okay?" she said.
"Alright, mum," Matteo said, his voice muffled as he headed to the bathroom, the door closing softly behind him.
Camila smiled, a quiet, knowing smile, proceeding to her room to get ready for her mall trip, her steps light, almost silent on the plush carpet.
The chef's culinary creations were finally ready, and both of Aldo's sons were dining in the dining room, the aroma of freshly cooked food wafting through the air. As they ate, Rafael's gaze drifted to the chef, his eyes lingering on her figure, a subtle, appreciative glance. Matteo noticed, a knowing gleam in his eye, a hint of amusement dancing on his lips.
"Hey, a little advice brother , you could hit on her, but don't let dad find out," Matteo said, his voice low, a mischievous grin spreading across his face, the words laced with a brotherly warning.
Rafael chuckled, joining in, his eyes still fixed on the chef, a spark of interest igniting in his gaze. The chef, aware of their gaze, played it cool, her expression neutral as she served them then she walked away ...
Aldo's car sliced through the morning traffic, the hum of the engine a steady accompaniment to his thoughts. He was heading to one of his nightclubs, the neon sign of "Eclipse" looming in his mind, where he'd arrange documents and give orders for the evening's operations.
His phone rang, the sound cutting through the car's speakers like a knife. He answered, his voice low, expectant, the leather of the seat creaking as he shifted.
"Sir, we've got a report," one of his henchmen said, the voice gruff, urgent, the words tumbling out in a rush. "Marco's gangs have pushed into our territory, selling drugs. They're moving in on our people, sir."
Sam's grip on the phone tightened, his jaw clitching in a sudden hardness. "Give me a go-ahead to take them out," he said, his tone flat and deadly.
The henchman's voice was a growl. "Already on it, boss. We'll handle it."
Aldo's eyes narrowed, his gaze turning inward, the streets outside blurring into a meaningless haze. Marco's gangs. Time to send a message.
Aldo's pov ...
Fuck it. The Marco's were closing in, their presence a festering wound on my turf. Arrrgghh, the rage burned like acid in my gut. If it weren't for the law breathing down my neck, I'd wipe the Marco's off the face of this earth. No mercy.
Now my market is crumbling, falling down like a house of cards because those retards were tampering with my territory. This will get a lesson to him – don't overstep into my territory uninvited. Don't think I won't retaliate.
My grip on the phone tightened, knuckles white. "Handle it," I growled, "Send a message to Marco. He wants war, he'll get war."
The car sped on, weaving through traffic, my mind a whirlwind of violence and strategy. The Marco's would learn. They would learn what happens when you cross the Aldo's .....
The sun beat down on the dusty streets, a haze of tension hanging over Aldo's territory like a challenge. Marco's men thought they could muscle in, undercutting Aldo's prices, making a mockery of him. They didn't know Aldo.
Two vans, armed men, packages secured but not for long. The vans were parked haphazardly, doors open, revealing brick-wrapped bundles of white powder, the spoils of Marco's ambition. Guards stood watch, Uzis slinging low, eyes scanning the alleys, oblivious to the storm brewing.
Aldo's men closed in, silent, deadly. as they flowed like shadows, surrounding the vans. The air was thick with anticipation, the only sound the soft crunch of gravel beneath their feet. Then, chaos erupted.
Gins blazed, muzzle flashes lighting up like strobes. Blood sprayed, droplets pattering on the van like a sick symphony. Marco's men fell, one after another, their screams cut short by bullets to the head, brains splattering like overripe fruit. A guard, big and bearded, took three rounds to the chest, his Uzi clattering as he crashed onto a bundle of drugs, his face smashing into the bricks.
One man, a young punk took a round to the shoulder, spinning him like a ragdoll. He stumbled, eyes wide with terror, as Aldo's man closed in, gun pressed to his forehead. The punk's lips moved, begging for mercy, but the man wasn't having it.
"Message for Marco," he growled, squeezing the trigger. The punk's head snapped back, a crimson mist blooming, his body collapsing like a puppet with cut strings. Nearby, a van's tire was hit, hissing air like a dying beast, the vehicle listing to the side.
The vans were secured, Marco's drugs hijacked, the package now Aldo's leverage. The street was slick with blood, bodies strewn like trash. Aldo's men worked fast, loading the vans, as one of Aldo's men kicked a corpse, sending it rolling into the walkway
He spat, lighting a cigarette, the ember glowing like a threat. The air reeked of cordite, sweat, and victory. Aldo's message was clear: this was his turf.