C22

After the day of Edwin’s birthday Phoebe asked Nandini to take her leave but Nandini was not well.

She was suffering from the Fever. Aspan already prescribed her medicine but it was very hard for her to keep her temperature normal. Phoebe canceled his tickets as he didn’t want to leave his N alone. Aspan was worried too but as a doctor he needs to be patient. Edwin was sitting near Nandini who was working on the kids' projects.

Phoebe took Faith for a walk as she was nagging Nandini to take her for fresh air. Phoebe asked Faith to be his partner for a walk. Faith happily agreed to it as Phoebe was her dream boy.

“Mom ?” Edwin said.

Nandini took a glance at Edwin. She smiled and caressed his head lovingly “What happened Eddy? Do you need anything? Or someone again teased you?” Nandini said worriedly.

Edwin looked at his mother who was more concerned about him instead of her health. It happened due to her regular working.

“I want to ask something, MOM?” Nandini looked at him puzzled but nodded. “What is the meaning of Fi….filthy Blood? Why did everyone call me a wh …….ore son? What is wo ..wo…hre?”

Nandini closed her eyes, her vision blurred with tears but she kept them at bay “ Nothing Son. Don't pronounce those words from your mouths. Just ignore them.”

“But mom. That day Harry's father then another student called me that ,Mom, I don't like it. My name is Edwin, isn't it good? WHY do they pronounce my wrong name?”

Nandini took a deep breath but Edwin again urged "Mom can you change my blood. I don’t want filthy blood. Joshua broke his friendship with me. He said I am not a good boy. I know they are all jealous of me but still..” Nandini hugged him

Aspan came back home cheerfully and rested on the sofa in the drawing room. Falcone looked at his face and a tiny smile formed on his lips. He was thinking about the call he received from Harris but he didn’t show any sign. He asked Aspan about the reason for his smile. Aspan showed his bright teeth once again

“I am getting an award for the best Physician and also the hospital is thinking of making me the senior and Head of the Department.”

“I am proud of you my dear brother but I don’t understand why you are giving your time here. You can serve any post in our Hospitals.”

Aspan’s smile vanished in seconds “Eldy the conversation has been finished Three years back. I request you that I am happy in this area being a doctor in a small hospital. I have my own identity here. I don't want to lose it. Please try to understand.”

Falcone stood abruptly. “Our people, our organization have no respect in your eyes. Do you really think of me to believe this shit? Aspan D’Alberto can you please enlighten me!” Falcone took a pause “I am leaving tomorrow afternoon, Aspan. Don’t let the Capo win over the brother and you also know the consequences.” Falcone went to his room and Aspan was thinking

“ What are you up to, Eldy, PLease don’t make a hasty decision.” Aspan also went to the room with his stifle anger.

Falcone understood Aspan’s worry but In his business only one has to survive to rule and Falcone was the one lucky Capo. His hunger for power is not the only reason for his existence. Power and Money we're just a part of this world and Falcone already was the God in his Territory. His people have blind faith in his powers as CAPO. But here his own brother his shadow once left him.

He knew Aspan had reason but no reason was bigger than his people's Faith. Falcone Assured Aspan '' We will definitely talk about it but today is not the right time. "

Aspan nodded his head. “ I am arranging a get together for tonight. Make some free time for us Capo!” Aspan blurted out in a sarcastic way but both looked at the figure present in the room.

“Phoebe? You are here? Where is Rapunzel?”

Phoebe made himself comfortable on the love seat which irked Falcone. Phoebe smiled looking at his pissed mood.

Phoebe smiled at himself and looked up but found Falcone was already glaring at him. Phoebe shrugged his shoulders carelessly.

“You have flight yesterday?” Aspan asked

“Aspan I was leaving yesterday but N was not well.” Phoebe uttered. Aspan nodded and again asked "Is she having a Fever now?”

“No ,but I can’t take a chance with this Girl. She is way too careless. I mean she could call us. But she preference walking in the rain for coaching carelessly. She is the most precious person of my life.”

“I know that buddy, even I was scared by looking at her condition. Why the fuck she was drenced whole in the Rain. She has a problem with rain water. I hope just medicine started its work.” Aspan proclaimed.

Falcone who was listening to all this said boringly, "She is not a child and she has a child to take care of. Rain is a normal thing, she got drenched, so what? Why are you making a fuss out of it?"

Falcone found both were looking at him shockingly, "What?”

“ You don't know she was allergic to Rain water, it gets worse if her clothes are drenched in rain. You knew when you first time came here she was drenched Eldy. That's why I asked her to take her pills and sleep."

“She is ill. It means she soaked in Rain for Two or three hours," Aspen said, shaking his head. “Phoebe, I am arranging evening chill time for us. As my Eldy joined me after a long time. Please help me brother. Also bring Rapunzel and she will feel better."

Phoebe grinned and Aspan tried to understand what was the meaning of his smile. Aspan took Phoebe to his room.

A message popped up on Falcone's mobile. He took a glance at the phone screen and after reading he leisurely reated his neck on the sofa . His face facing the roof.

"Fucking Assholes thought they can play the game with me but they don't know Falcone is the mastermind of this game. I spared you because you were a kid and you should respect your father, but Na! You have a death wish. You should have looked at my record, it's more than your age. But stubborn kids like you need a lesson and I am here to teach you, son."

Falcone went back to his room and opened his cupboard. There was a white packet. Hee took the pack and locked his room. He scattered the powder on the table and sniffed the powder. He closed his eyes in contentment but something visions in his eyes. Falcone snapped his eyes open, and closed his eyes abruptly and again closed his eyes after snorting the drug. He was not stable in this condition so he laid on bed but again two emeralds made him open his eyes. He went to the table again to sniff the powder but he was not getting the intoxication from the drug. He poured water on the table then again laid on bed.

"what the fucking fudge. No no no Falcone. You are a Mafia Capo , a heartless monster. A pair of eyes can not snatch your peace. I will destroy…..yes…yes…. I will, ….yeah. You are messing up with my brain Girl! You dare to instigate me to take up the matter in my own hand. I don't want to wreck you… and you're good for nothing you fake orphic viridity. It's just a waste of my morals and time." Falcone closed his eyes muttering that and slept for sometime but with remencies those eyes and whelve all the emotion.

After sometime Falcone woke up listening to some sound, he was still under the effects of the drug he took . He washed up his face and came out of the room.

Dusk is going to fade in the arms of Night. Same time……he snorted at his thoughts. Falcone found the sound coming from an open balcony. It was decorated with fairy lights. Mattresses on the balcony ground and every kind of drink was kept there.

Falcone smirked with the thoughts and asked Aspen “Brother why are you putting so much effort in this. I am happy with a single drink with you , you know that well Haa!”

“Eldy Phoebe is also going and my Rapunzel is ill also she was sad due to his departure so it is just for cheering her up”

Falcone’s tiny smile faded and his mood got worse as soon as Nandini was mentioned. He shook his head and muttered "Yeah that's right, she is not in good health, he needs motivation. Your party will really make him happy."

Aspan smiled and said "I knew you would like it too and I made your favorite shrimp soup and roasted lamb with asparagus ." Aspan beamed with Joy. Both Phoebe and Aspan enjoyed their time preparing the feast. The decorations in the Balcony made anyone’s mood they sured of it.

The party decorations could set anyone's mood, Aspan and Phoebe had decorated Nandini and Falcone's tastes. Aspan prepared Falcone's favorite Champagne and Grilling, while Nandini's pizza was prepared by Phoebe.

Aspan said, "Phoebe Rapunzel will be delighted to see this decoration, right?"

Phoebe kept his hand on his shoulder “ No doubt buddy, She can be happy with a cupcake and this decoration and party made her cheerful. I am sure that you are here to take care of her well. Thanks Buddy.” he patted Aspan

“Rapunzel deserves more than this” ASpan proclaimed. But he felt sadness in Phoebe's voice which showed he was not happy to leave his N alone this time .

Falcone noticed Harris calling up , he picked up his call “B…B..Boss! Russian Capo instigated the other mob groups a..a..against you and they w..w..wanted m..m..meeting.”

Falcone closed his eyes "Who has a death wish? Harris."

“Anastas Vladimir!”

“He Called the War.”

“B..B..Boss”

“Do as I said!”

“O..Okay Boss” and the Line went dead.

Falcone murmured “Wrong time Anastas……you made my already pissed off mood worse now ….Bear the consequence.” he looked at his shoes and huffed “Congrats Buddy, Capo is himself coming to show you, Hell!” Falcone’s eyes fell on the beautiful figure which was standing in the drawing room.

“Hell! has she heard?” Falcone cursed. Nandini Came to him and greeted “Good Evening Mr. Falcone. I hope I didn’t invade your Privacy”

“Aspan in the Balcony with your fu….. Friend..I mean best friend.” Falcone gritted his teeth but said in a dead calm voice.

“And Aspan invited you for the evening as you are ill”

Nandini bowed her head as she felt irritation in his voice “ I am sorry for the inconvience”

Falcone was looking at her features which defined her tired and tense body. Nandini was trying to go to Balcony but due to dizziness she stumbled and Falcone ran to save her from falling.

His hands clutched her lean waist which felt fit in his calloused hands. An astonished cry left her throat and Nandini clutched his t-shirt to save herself from falling. He smelled weird, Nandini scrunched her nose…

In balcony Phoebe ‘s phone buzzed with a message notification which attracted his attention and he turned off his Phone in anger.

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