Chapter 13 Freedom

I'm sure, the favor is big that he'll give me my freedom. And what's the point of having it?

I heard a laugh coming from dad, "Oh my precious child, your uncle Dos is right, you're smart!" He made a city clap his smile is not leaving his face "Don't worry, it won't include killing yourself, it will just involve killing others." He looked at me with seriousness when he emphasized 'killing others'.

I glared at him "No, I won't." Again his face from serious changed to anger, his forehead furrowed.

"We are in the world of killing Venice, I'm the king of the underground, your mom is the queen and literally you're the princess, you can't avoid your destiny, it's in our blood!" Anger is blaring through him.

I'm shocked, I heard it before, I thought they're just involved in illegal activities. But what does he mean by a king, queen, and I, a princess?

"What do you mean?" I can feel my face held curiosity.

"I think it's time for you to know," he walked back on his seat and motioned me to sit in front of him, this time I obeyed.

Something is telling me that I'll find a part of myself in here.

A part of myself. I want to find myself, I want to get out of this prison. I want to act the way I wanted again... Not forced but real.

"The Tarre Family is the most powerful in the underground world and that includes black businesses, illegal activities, and criminal acts. With the power our family gained from generations, we earned respect and submission, that's why peace and silence revolve around the underground. All criminals obeyed any authority coming from our family. We became royals," He looked forward, staring beyond space "that's the reason that most people feard us, but the others became jealous and despised us, they are against our ruling and considered as an enemy. Maybe my strength is getting weaker but I think the enemies are getting stronger, they tried attacking us, your mom and I are trying our best to fight and win every war if we lose just for once... It'll not just the power, the money that will be taken from me, you and your mother will also be taken away from me. Life of the whole family, death, that's the payment if we lose a war." He stared at me with sadness on his face.

And I can't understand the feeling I felt...

"I don't want to lose you, especially your mom, we decided to make you strong to defend yourself. But I did not expect this, the way you are now, I feel terrible for making you like this but I don't feel sorry. I need you to be strong, they are coming and they will come for you because you're the heiress of the family... and after you, they will take the rest. I can't hold much longer Venice... I'm getting too old to handle more battles. To get the power, they need to kill each member of our family, until no one is left. You're my heiress and you need to be... The eldest will always lead the family. If I, the king as the eldest in the Tarre family fall down. You as my child can only take the position. You need to become the strongest for the whole Tarre Family." When his speech ended, he looked away.

So this was the reason... the truth behind his and Uncle Dos monstrous actions towards me.

Now I know, he might have a valid reason but the reality struck me hard. They made me as a sacrifice... They sacrificed my soul to keep my body alive, to maintain the power and the whole family's safety...

Do I have to care for this? But then, I don't want to lose a mom. I should die, I deserve it but not her. So "Will I ever get my freedom?" I asked wearing my blank face.

He looked back, his face held hope "Yes, of course! But never forget your responsibility, your destiny as an heiress." His face turned serious.

I nodded "I'll take your proposition, is that all?" I asked blankly.

He sighed "yes." I stand straight and walked outside.

Now, I made up my mind as I've felt nothing anymore. From this day and forward I sacrifice my soul, letting it imprisoned and let my body dwell with hell. For the whole family, for my mom.

My freedom... I'm already imprisoned by my own identity, by the real me. An heiress...

After the conversation with my dad, uncle Dos and I went back to the old mansion.

The training began again, on Monday I'm doing most of the house chores cleaning all spaces inside the house, and many more.

Tuesday, the day weapons are introduced to me and it seems like I've learned every weapon that can be used in this world.

Wednesday, the day I used weapons to fight with the old man.

Thursday, a day martial arts, karate, kung fu, and Judo are being taught to me.

Friday, most Fridays I was in the basement, tortured.

Saturday, kind of not that difficult because it's an academic day, I'm learning to earn my diploma for my Secondary Level.

Sunday is Mom and Carlo's day.

Two weeks after, Uncle Dos drove me near a warehouse... He said it's the enemy's hideout. I was wearing my usual outfit, a black hooded jacket, black mask, black pants, and boots.

When the van stopped, I saw Carlo with some men. Carlo run towards me and hugged me.

Uncle Dos went near us and looked at me "Venice, your task is to kill all of the enemies inside or outside the warehouse, leave no one." He lends me two Silencer guns and 2 knives "Here are your weapons, don't go in a battle without a weapon." He's in his normal composure, calm.

Then he looked at the men including Carlo "All of you listen, your job is to surround the area, be in a hidden place, and don't let anyone out. If someone tried to run away, kill it." Once he said, so be it. But,

"Hey, there are so many men in there, how could you send Venice alone! She might die!" Carlo is getting angry and hysterical by the second.

He faced Carlo "That's why you're here, if someone tried to kill her from the outside then act first, but don't let yourself be seen. It's her task and she needs to be successful on her own." 'If I'm satisfied' he put his hand on his pocket still looking at Carlo "Your job here is to explain to Venice the blueprint of the warehouse, including the number of people inside and out." Then he faced all of us, "Now, move!" He waves his hand gesturing to go.

Carlo explained the blueprint and the number of people I have to kill. He can't go with me, it's my task. I have to do it properly...

"It's time." Uncle dos appeared behind me.