8| DISAPPOINTMENT

"The best way to not be disappointed is to not expect anything at all; just go with the flow"

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VOSÉLLISA'S P.O.V

I stared at Lorenzio in complete disbelief.

All those months of brutal training and talking all that crap about valuable asset and what not just so I can babysit his half dead father??

NO!!!!!!

No no no no. Nooooooooooo.

This is unacceptable!!!!!

I thought I was respected and valued, I guess not.

I cannot believe that instead of some badass elite job I am stuck with babysitting Lorenzio's old man, Lorenzio Senior.

I mean, how boring could it get?

I seriously doubt the man has anything interesting about him and in addition to that, I HAAAATTTEEEE him.

I truly do.

He was the one who ordered the assasination of my entire family. He was the one who had me brought up in a damn god forsaken training home. He was the one that made my perspective of life become so dark and tainted and now I was expected to treat him like a damn princess??

Spend time with him and care for him and risk my life for him??

No way!

I just cannot look into the face of this monster and bring myself to have any form of pity or remorse for him.

I cannot look at him knowing what he did and still care for him.

I cannot.........

'hypocriate'

The voice in my head certainly hadn't left me enough time to even sulk in peace.

'Lorenzio is the same monster and continues to do monsterous things yet you have developed feelings for him, so why can't you take care of a retired monster?'

Damn it.

Damn it all.

The voice was right. I was right.

I was being completely over-dramatic. I had a feeling of care for Zio and yet I knew exactly what he is, what he has done and what he will continue to do and be.

I was being a very judgemental and hypocritical bitch but who cares????

Because at the end of the day.......

No matter how I hate him, it's still my job as a member of la famiglia Rossio and I have to carry out my task with extreme precision so as to ensure my developing respect stays intact.

After an hour or so of disappointment and anger, I went and got all my necessary belongings and loaded them into my ride.

On the whole journey, all I could do was look at the passing trees and wonder how differently my life could have been.

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After about forty-five (45) minutes or so we arrived at the safety house where my patient awaited me. The irony of the whole sentence cracked me up. For a masochist, I had a very sick sense of humor. Imagine, my patient waiting for me??

Isn't that humorous??

A patient being patient?? Lol.

My driver, his name was Emilo, helped me unload my luggage and brought them upstairs to the room where I was assigned to stay in.

The room was not close to where Lorenzio Rossio Sr. was, therefore, I requested the room downstairs which was right next to the former Papa's room.

This was just a typical common sense decision. I mean, if I am here to take care of a person then it only makes sense to have me as close to them as possible so that I can effectively fulfill my role.

"You are so strong, considerate and kind Voshé" Emilo said to me as he brought the last of my things into the room I requested.

If only he knew how much I loathed this task and I had absolutely no thread of care and kindness in me. If only he knew that everything I did was with a specific ulterior motive then maybe, just maybe, he wouldn't seem so admirable of me as he spits his cringing comments which I am sure he meant to be compliments.

"It just makes better sense to be honest. I am here solely to care for Senior Rossio, therefore being in the room right next to him only serves my purpose better, don't you think?" I asked in more like a 'you should know this' way than an actual question.

"Yes, that makes perfect sense. You would make an excellent tactician, I can't understand why they would have you here instead of where your talents may be recognized" Emilo said in complete ignorance of my previous attitude or sarcasm.

"Be careful how you speak Emilo, all jobs are important in the family and my talents will be recognised in due time" I said.

This time I was genuinely concerned for his safety since I knew exactly what the crest could do to a family member that hadn't learnt their place well enough.

"You are indeed correct Voshé, do take care of yourself and potresti avere successo nella tua missione"

[I wish you success in your mission]*

"grazie Emilo"

[Thank you]*

That's right.

This is just a mission.

The sooner I made myself understand and accept that, the easier it will be for me to complete my task.

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Not long after, I was settled in and then I gave myself a tour of the place as well as an introduction to all the staff members of the house.

There was two (2) cooks, three (3) maintenance staff, two (2) house cleaners and ten (10) able bodied men for maintenance, one (1) patient and one (1) personal attendant/body guard, (which is me). That made an household of nineteen (19).

This household has got to be the least populated safe houses of them all. The least amount a safe house normally has is about 80 persons tops. There was something off about this whole ordeal but who am I to question anything right??

It's just extremely weird that lorenzio would spare less men at a safe house where his father was being cared for. Ten (10) men????

Noooooo.

Something is off. I mean even if you have the most top tier assassins here, isn't that number a bit too low??

Or maybe I am reading too deep into it.

Or maybe I should stop trying to make sense out of everything and just carry out my tasks according to my instructions.

Almost as if on cue, my phone begins to ring taking me out of my overthinking state.

"Yes boss, I am all settled in and comfy. I haven't gone to see and introduce myself to my patient as yet" I said as I answered the call.

My phone only programmed to make and receive calls from Lorenzio, therefore, anytime it rings, I know who it is.

"Ok Voshéllisa. Do what you need to do. This mission is crucial, impeccable performance is expected" He said in a stern voice, one that I have never heard him use before.

"Ok Lorenzio. But is it possible that you remove the restriction on this phone so that I can communicate with other famiky members and use the internet as well please?" I asked of Lorenzio.

"It's not as though I have an friends outside of the family. There is nothing yo worry about, I am now apart of the family" I continued to plea with Lorenzio.

Seeming that he was finally convinced that my arguement made sense, he agreed to remove the restriction by the end of the week. As he made that revelation a huge smirk crept unto my lips.

"Thank you so so so much Lorenzio. Have a great day" I said with excitement.

I could now get in contact with that particular person who had sparked my interest for a while now. I was so overly elated that I couldn't even think straight.

I headed for the shower while humming a calming tune.

After my shower it was quarter pass nine (9), therefore, instead of visiting my patient so late in the night, I crawled into my bed and calmed my head for the next day when we would meet.

Officially.

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