RockCity Rapland 2.1

2.1 Competition

Alejandro looked over to Camilla and said Go up to your room. I’ll have your dinner sent up he said. Camilla looked around the room at all the emotionless faces and in the crowd she saw a dark haired boy who looked about twenty or twenty-one. He was gorgeous, his hair was long and his skin was dark like a Native American. The boy smiled at her and winked as she slowly walked up stairs. She wondered what they were all doing here and she wondered who that boy was. Lets go have a seat in the dining room she heard Alejandro say as she reached the top of the stairs. Camilla continued walking to her room and when she got there she went inside and shut the door. Camilla was scared because if the rest of the mafia was anything like Alejandro this meeting could be very dangerous.

Alejandro sat at the head of his dining room table. What‘s the reason for this visit? He asked as picked up a cigar off of the table and lit it. Everyone sat silently around the table looking to afraid to say anything. Uncle Geno? Alejandro questioned. Well Alejandro he whispered. We are concerned about the way you are handling things especially the way you did things with the Aquila’s he said. Your father would have given him another chance, he was family he added. Alejandro instantly got mad when he said that. I’m not my father and he wasn’t my family Alejandro said. So why are keeping his daughter? And what about Tommy, he was your best friend? He asked. You just shot him without a second thought in your driveway Uncle Geno said. Do you think you can run things better than what I’m doing? Alejandro asked annoyed. Anybody think they can do a better job?! He asked yelling. I run this town! he screamed. I will what want when I want and as for Mr. Aquila’s daughter that is none of your concern he yelled and slammed his fist down on the table. It that all? He asked. I’m getting really bored with this conservation and I’m hungry, so are you done? Alejandro asked. No we aren’t done a deep voice said. Uncle Carmine you talking? He asked with a laugh. Yeah were moving your cousin Angelo in with you and he will report back to us weekly about what you’re doing he said. Alejandro laughed I don’t need a babysitter he said. The decisions final! Uncle Carmine said loudly. Angelo, go get your stuff out the car he said. Angelo got up and went to get his things out of the car. And with that were leaving Uncle Carmine said.

Alejandro was furious but knew when Uncle Carmine said something it wasn’t up for discussion. Let me walk you guys out Alejandro said. Everyone began to get up and leave as Alejandro shook their hands. Just as the last person left Angelo walked back in the house. Glad to have you cousin Alejandro said as he hugged Angelo. Are you hungry? Dinners almost ready he said as he tousled Angelo’s hair . Let me show you to your room and introduce you to Camilla he said as he grabbed Angelo’s bag and started to go upstairs.

Alejandro led Angelo down a long hallway to a room with huge double doors. Alejandro turned the door knob and walked inside the enormous room. He sat Angelo’s bag on the floor and proceeded to show him around. There was a California king bed in the center of the room with a canopy and a big crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling. Right in front of the bed hung a fifty-five inch flat screen television. Off to the side of the bed sat a vast wooden dresser with a mirror. Next to the dresser was a door that led to a walk-in closet. The walk-in closet was filled with dozens of shelves and clothing racks. In the back of the closet there was another door that led to a bathroom with a walk-in shower and Jacuzzi tub. There was his and her sinks and a separate room for the toilet. The room was decadent, everything was trimmed in gold. The floors were heated and made of Italian marble. Go ahead and get washed up dinner is in fifteen minutes Alejandro told Angelo. You will meet Camilla at dinner he said as he left the room.

Alejandro left Angelo’s room and shut the door. He walked down the hallway fast and angry to Camilla’s room. When he got to Camilla’s door he knocked twice. Camilla! He called. Camilla jumped up off her bed and went to answer the door. Yes she said as she slowly opened her bedroom door. Get ready for dinner he said. My cousins here he’s going to be staying with us for a while, so wear something nice he told her. Okay she replied sheepishly and shut the door. Alejandro headed downstairs with his thoughts consuming him he wasn’t thrilled about having a chaperone but he was going to make the best of it for the time being.

Camilla was the last one to come down for dinner. Alejandro and Angelo were already sitting at the table. She had on a long sleeveless form fitting black lace gown. When she entered the room Alejandro and Angelo both stood up to greet her. Alejandro pulled out her chair and she sat down as he slide it up to the table. As Angelo sat back in his seat their eyes met and he smiled. Camilla smiled back at Angelo and it was the first real smile she had since she had been there. As Alejandro sat down he caught the way they looked at each other, the look of love in their eyes and it made him jealous. Camilla had never looked at him like that. “Hi I’m Angelo” Angelo said as he reached out to shake her hand. I’m Camilla she replied. If you don’t mind me saying you are very beautiful he told her. Camilla giggled and said thank you. Alejandro gulped down his whiskey and clenched his teeth. He began to stare at Angelo with fury in his eyes. Cousin you didn’t tell me how pretty she was he said to Alejandro with a smile. Alejandro quickly changed the look on his face and laughed. A beauty like hers needs no introduction he replied. Camilla looked over at Alejandro and he was gripping his glass so tight his knuckles were white. She could tell he was forcing the smile on his face. She knew Alejandro liked her but she liked Angelo.

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