The Ghost of the Mafia

st name, we went upstairs to change clothes. Melinda, his wife, offered to sh

to talk, I realized she was a great hostess. Within minutes, with my investigative nature, I discovered that she had come from Italy directly to ma

have to take the place of the deceased," she exp

ng Francesco? Was there no o

d I was nothing but a child," Melinda replied with a sigh. "Oh my God,

inda. I'm a good listener. If you

da?" A baritone voice sounded behin

n, was only in a towel, finishing drying his hair. He wore white swim trunks that highlighted the contours of his sculpted body

a said, her voice trembling slightly. His presence seemed to intimidate her, and I couldn't blam

extended my hand, and he took mine. An electric shock coursed throu

..." I began, but

kes these things," Alonso stated, h

t?" I challenged him, sens

chievous smile that made it clear what he meant. He returned the look I gave h

a bit today," he concluded, releasing my hand and

d almost in a whisper, while I was

seem to be afraid of him too," I

idates me with all that cha

why he doesn't want to marry. A man like that can have any woman he want

imself to my father to marry me, and I accepted," Melinda co

old enough to be your grand

convent. But Francesco is good to me,

o change the subject. "Can we

you the gourmet area,

soccer field, another tennis court, and a party hall. The area with the barbe

as she guided me along a stone path. Soon we saw a horse farm, with bea

ful," I exclaimed, admiri

says he has a passion for them

d, would also completely fall in love with t

calling me. I followed Melinda to where he was waiti

d, Hélio?" I

e. I was called by Francesco as security to

Just here to observe?"

d in. I told the truth, and they offered me an exorbitant amount to help with security today. I couldn't refuse, but I said

't worry, I'll be alert for anything unusual. I'll observe all the guests. You know I have a photographic memory. So, one way or another, later on, if the depar

," he repli

act so superficially. But the idea of having to behave lik

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choed in his heart, a sound that made him feel at home, even amid a world of intrigue and responsibility. He

s dark, slightly wavy hair fell carelessly over his forehead, giving him an air of nonchalance that contrasted wit

fined features of his face, with a strong jawline and full lips, made him an irresistible man. At the same t

woman, and how Patrícia, in such little dialogue, had a fearless demeanor, a natural strength to be recognized. Alonso

and the way she moved was like a dance, graceful and provocative at the same time. The connection bet

ter. What started as a simple interest transformed into a bu

h each new room, Melinda revealed more about the Carrielle family and the mansion's h

sked, noticing the thoughtful expre

impressive this house is," I s

hink of him?" Melinda asked

I replied, unable to hide th

yself have given up trying to unders

?" I asked, wanting to understand

a businessman, and many times he scares me. He knows how to m

ion, the connection between us strengthened. I felt that the night s

ver happened that night, I would be ready to face it. With my photographic memory and determina