The charm of Mr. De Luca

Antonio's stratagem

It was almost midnight. However, Matteo still stands in one of the openings of the living room with a curved top. From there his gaze was straight outwards, on the vast vineyard, which had now been enveloped by the dark atmosphere. It was so dark, just like the heart of a Matteo de Luca today.

A glass of drink inside a small crystal glass, he held it with his right hand. Every now and then, Matteo gulped down the contents of the glass. His life is getting more chaotic now. All things mixed into one, and made him think hard to be able to sort out which one he should first.

Matteo had actually realized that all the tragedies that had occurred during this time, must have been related. His mind went back to Vincenzo Moriarty. Who else would be able to create such a big muddle, if not someone who has power and also a very influential power. Then, what about the riddle about de Luca's traitors?

Matteo sipped another drink in the glass, when he realized that someone was watching him. His instincts are still very sharp, even though his mind is in an eternal. Matteo turned his head and looked towards the direction where he suspected of being where the person was to watch him. “Who's there?” matteo's heavy voice was heard breaking the silence in the living room. His gray eyes stared intently. He did not take his eyes off the place he was focusing on, until someone appeared from the dimness of the light in the room.

“Uncle?” greet Matteo who saw that Antonio was the one who was walking towards him at that time. The thick-bearded man smiled slightly while standing not far from Matteo.

“Why haven't you slept, Theo?” the voice of Antonio, though slow, but so authoritative.

“I'm not sleepy yet,” replied Matteo. He turned his eyes again to the vast courtyard of Casa de Luca, though at that time there was nothing Matteo could see except black. Antonio chose to stand next to him.

“I can't sleep either. Marco hasn't come home yet. Whether to go where the boy is, his behavior is very disappointing!” Antonio was complaining slowly. Matteo was silent. He did not want to respond to his uncle's remarks about his son. As is well known, the relationship between Matteo and Marco has been less harmonious.

Antonio then turned to his nephew, with a face that looked so flat at the time. “Are you okay, Theo?” tanyakanya.

“Not really," replied Matteo flatly. "There are a lot of things that bother my mind right now,” Matteo said again without turning his head. He returned to drink his drink.

“The responsibility you carry on your shoulders is indeed very big, Theo. However, you have been named as the new leader. That means you can't retreat or laze around. Remember that! You have a one-year deadline to keep the de Luca crown tattoo on your back,”, Antonio said in his signature style of speech. “Is there anything I can help you with? Just say it, no need to hesitate,” he continued after being silent for a while.

Matteo made a short complaint. He still felt confused to tell everything to others, including to his own uncle. A moment later, Matteo finished his remaining drink a little. “I thought about the tragedy that befell my parents. To date, I have not found a bright spot as to who had planted the bomb in my car. I'm sure if he's not an outsider, because it won't be easy for outsiders to be able to enter the Casa de Luca region,” explained Matteo in a doubtful tone.

“Do not rule out the possibility if it is like that, Theo. Everyone has the intellect to think, act, and of course to hunch. We cannot deny, if the strategy is needed in everything. A good and mature strategy, will make a plan run smoothly and without significant obstacles. If there is an insider that you suspect, then it means he is not just anyone, because he dared to act in front of your eyes. However, if there is anyone you suspect at this time who comes from outside, then I believe that person must be Vincenzo Moriarty, he said,” firmly Antonio while grinning a little to Matteo who was then turned to him.

“Uncle is sure if all this is the result of Vincenzo's intervention?” Matteo tries to confirm that something he is suspicious of is now a suspicion of his uncle as well.

Antonio held a slight smile at the corner of his lips. The middle-aged man looked back at Matteo who was still looking at him. “I know if all this time Roberto's relationship with Moriarty is quite good. However, we do not know what kind of strategy he is running behind the good relationship he established with your father. Anyway, I heard the news about Silvio's death and all his men,” Antonio said, making Matteo frown.

“Where did Uncle know that?” matteo asked in astonishment.

Antonio smiled back. “Vincenzo tries to cover up news of his sister's death. However, it only becomes a waste when there is a dog who accidentally sniffs the bad news. The dog ran and stopped at someone who fed him for free. He barked loudly,” said Antonio made Matteo think deeply.

“I'm not sure there's a traitor in the Moriarty Clan. The men in the organization were famous for being extremely loyal to their master. They are also very selective in finding followers, just like us,” argued Matteo.

“You do have to learn more, Theo,” Antonio said slowly. “What does it mean to be loyal if faced with a stack of Euros. Everyone has a greedy side in him,”. “We know that the Moriarty Clan has many allies. They have managed to conquer many mafia kingpins from various corners of Italy. This has made their power bigger and wider. Surely those areas that have been in their power network, will be allies who are always ready to help. However, that does not mean that the teri-class mafia kingpin is not trying to escape the clutches of Moriarty,” explained the man later.

“If you are willing to follow my advice, then I will tell you a good strategy,” bargain Antonio with his strange grin. Matteo stared at his uncle. Curiosity began to overwhelm him. He is now very interested in this conversation.

“What is it, Uncle?” ask Matteo.

Antonio turned to Matteo for a moment, before he finally turned his gaze back to the darkness of the night before him.

“I want the Klan de Luca to continue to be at the peak of its glory and not be disturbed by other clans. All this time, only the Moriarty Clan can be aligned with us. I once suggested to Roberto to conquer the Moriarty Clan. That way, our network of power will become wider and stronger. Italy will definitely be in de Luca's grasp. However, your father rejected it outright. He loves peace too much. He does not realize that our life is not a life like most people. Blood and war are no longer something foreign to someone like us,”, Antonio said at length.

“My father is very good, even though he is a strict man and does not hesitate to give punishment to the violators of the rules,” Matteo said proudly.

“Your father thinks too much, then look at the current state of the Klan de Luca. We're a few steps behind Moriarty. I really don't like that, Theo,” Antonio regretted.

“Easy once, Theo,” replied Antonio calmly. ”As opening, go to southeast area of Italy . The area was already within Moriarty's power network. I hear they have long wanted to escape. That's very good news for us" Antonio said.

"Roccia Nera (Black Rock) is a small mafia kingpin who is under the leadership of Bernardo Costa. Offer them cooperation. Supply them with full armament. If they refuse, then you can act decisively. It won't be difficult for you to be able to crush that little pebble. If you have succeeded there, then continue your adventure to the outskirts of Naples and other parts of Italy that became the territory of Moriarty,” said Antonio with a tone that sounded very ambitious.

Matteo thought for a moment. A moment later, the gray-eyed man said, ”Paman thought Vincenzo would just shut up when he found out about our movements? Coupled with the existence of spies in the de Luca clan. Everything is increasingly making conditions become unsafe,” said Matteo.

“The identity of the spy will reveal itself, if you manage to slowly defeat Moriarty,” refutes Antonio, making Matteo speechless.

Suddenly the shadow of Mia's sad face, overwhelms Matteo's mind. Highlight the girl's eyes were sharp and full of hatred towards her. For some reason, every time Matteo remembered that, it felt so painful.

“Tomorrow we speak again, Uncle. I am very tired,” Matteo said just like that as he passed leaving Antonio.

Unmindful of the gaze from the dark eyeballs of the uncle who kept following him. Matteo continued walking towards the room. For a moment, his hand touched the door, but he puffed.

Matteo chooses to enter Coco's room which happens to be unlocked. She saw Coco still pensively leaning on the headboard. His left hand appeared to be playing a mobile phone, twirling the flat object over his palm.

“I have to how, Coco?” Matteo suddenly settles down beside his best friend. Coco, who was daydreaming, was a little surprised by Matteo.

“I myself also do not know, Buddy,” his sigh slowly. His gaze again led to the phone screen.

“Who are you waiting for the phone from?” ask Matteo.

“Nobody,” Coco shifted her body, then lay her back to Matteo.

“What else are you hiding?” matteo. Impatiently waiting for Coco who still did not open her mouth, Matteo immediately pulled her back sweatshirt, until Coco complained and turned around.

“You know you can't hide anything from me, Amico!” firmly Matteo.

“Alright!” jolt Coco. The curly-haired man sat back down and threw his phone at Matteo. “I just called Francesca. At first he did not want to take a call from me. Then I kept forcing. Finally, he answered and told me about .…”

“About what?” cut Matteo.

“Yesterday Francesca caught Mia cutting her veins,” Coco replied fretfully.

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