Chapter Thirty-seven| Boys Will Be Boys

Euphoria continued to feel much more at home surrounded by Demetrius's family. After their little moment in the kitchen everyone seemed to accept her more than they already did. Some had left the day after and a few had still stayed behind. Demetrius explained that this normally happens because the men take advantage of being in America to check on their other businesses and run through a few things. So, that meant Euphoria had to get used to staying in the Manor for about a month. She didn't mind it. Euphoria had the big family that she's always wanted.

The ladies did almost everything together including going shopping. Euphoria even went as far as taking them to some of the odd jobs that she'd worked at. Penelope, Lisa, Nora and Gabriela had accompanied her to go fetch her degree. That night Demetrius had gotten her a brand new car: the Lamborghini truck she'd been lusting over the time he'd gone to fetch her from campus. It was safe to say neither of them had gotten any sleep as well.

Euphoria was at an all time high and nothing was stopping her from feeling ever so blissful. As though she was walking on sunshine and floating on clouds.

"There's something different about you." Katrina stated as they walked side by side towards the basement.

"Really like what?" Euphoria asked with a slight smile.

"I don't know for sure but you sure as hell are glowing and smiling a lot." Katrina pointed out.

"I'm just truly happy really." Euphoria  shrugged.

"Miss." Stewart, one of the I.T guys, bowed before her.

"Hi Stewart. How are you?" She asked the lanky man.

"I'm doing well and you miss?"

"I'm doing great. So what do you have for me today?" Euphoria had been slowly taking over the position as queen. Although she is supposed to do everything by herself Demetrius keeps withdrawing a few tasks from her in fear of overwhelming her. In which Euphoria had told him to stop doing. This was her life and job now too. But Demetrius doesn't listen to her complaints and reasoning.

"Today we have to go and check on a few of the strip clubs. There have been several complaints coming from the strippers themselves and they're requesting the female in charge."

"Do you know what the complaints are?" Euphoria frowned slightly.

"No they've been sent under the box that you're only allowed to open." Stewart stated as he gestured to the red boxes that needed her thumb print, rectna scan and hand print.

"They look really full."

"Yes that's why they've been brought down." Stewart nodded.

"Anything else?"

"A woman claiming to be your aunt sent various emails to all companies under the D'Agostino name demanding your attention."

"Oh? Demanding?" Euphoria frowned. "Did you ask for proof?"

"Yes she sent a package that has been scanned and checked by security waiting for you in your study." Stewart stated as he read from the tablet.

"Alright I'll have a look at it after lunch."

"Speaking of lunch the Godfather requests both your presence and young Salvatore's presences for lunch today at 13:30. He will send a car for you both."

"Cancel the car. I'll drive my baby today. Also have Maria dress Salvatore for lunch by 12:40." Euphoria requested. "Anything else."

"Young Salvatore as requested to be sent to a normal school just like his cousins."

"Isn't he ahead in terms of his schooling?" Katrina wondered out loud.

"Yes he is. We will discuss this with Demetrius during lunch." Euphoria sent a small smile their way. "For now let's go through these complaints so I have an idea as to what's the problem. Oh and also send out a message to everyone to be at work early. How many clubs have issues?"

"Just three that have complained as of the moment."

"Alright from 15:00 until 17:00 I'll be visiting each club so let all staff members that are concerned in the matter know when to be at work. Dedicate an hour to each club."

"Yes miss." Stewart nodded before taking his leave.

"Come one Katrina let's get to reading."

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"Mama!" Salvatore greeted with a large smile as he ran barreling into her legs.

"Hi baby." Euphoria kissed his cheeks. "How were your lessons?"

"They were good. Antoinette taught me a new song on the piano." Salvatore beamed up at her as they walked out the Manor hand in hand towards her awaiting car.

"Will you play it for me before bed?"

"No." He shook his head as he jumped down the last step.

"And why not?"  Euphoria pouted.

"Cause it's not ready yet, I make a lot of mistakes."

"Not cause, you say 'because'. 'Because it's not ready...' alright?" She corrected.

"Yes mama." He nodded. "When do you say 'cause'?"

"You say it when you try to say someone or something made another event happen. Like: 'The dog chewing up all your shoes was the cause of the holes in your shoes,' do you understand?" She helped him into the car.

"Oh yes I think I do." He nodded thoughtfully. "Like uncle Benny was the cause for the fire in the shed."

"He what?!" Euphoria stepped back from buckling his seatbelt as her eyes narrowed at him. "And don't you dare lie to me."

"I made a promise and I'm not breaking it." Salvatore pouted as he crossed his arms and looked away from her.

"I hope this damn promise is worth the trouble you're about to get into when we get back home." Euphoria grumbled loud enough for him to her before she closed the door.

Euphoria got into the car and adjusted her seat as well as her mirrors before putting on her seatbelt. As she started the car Katrina got into the passenger seat and buckled up. Euphoria had to wait for her security detail in the two front cars to drive out first before she could follow. Right behind her were the other two vehicles. Euphoria felt as though all the security was a bit excessive but Demetrius made it clear to her that she wouldn't leave the property without him if she didn't go with the extra security. For her own sanity and his, she agreed.

"But mama it was a promise."

"Don't 'but mama' me. We'll discuss this when we get back home."

Euphoria glanced at the rear-view-mirror only to see him pouting as he looked out the window with his arms crossed. Euphoria merely rolled her eyes at his dramatics and focused on the road.

Euphoria filled the car with the sound of the radio as she drove to their lunch date with Demetrius. By the time they had reached the city they were already 10 minutes late.

Euphoria exited the car with the help of one of the guards. She opened the backseat to see Salvatore still pouting. She removed him from the car and handed the keys to Katrina who then handed it to one of the guards. Salvatore tugged at his hand wanting for Euphoria to let him go and continue his pouting fest.

"Try me Salvatore, just you do that and see what happens." Euphoria warned with a stink eye directed to him.

Euphoria watched him huff and look down at the ground. She rolled her eyes at his antics before walking into the restaurant. She walked up to the hostess who greeted them with a smile.

"Hello and welcome ma'am, do you have a reservation?"

"Yes, under D'Agostino." Euphoria returned her smile.

"Right this way." She led them to a secluded part of the restaurant. While she led them to the table her security detail fanned out in the restaurant.

As soon as they had a view of Demetrius, Salvatore ran towards him. Demetrius greeted them both with a hug and a kiss to their temples. He placed Salvatore on chair and pulled out a chair for Euphoria.

"How are you doing mi amore?" He asked once they got settled.

"I'm doing good. How is your day so far?" Euphoria smiled at him.

"Its been busy and bland up until now." He gave a quick small smile. "And you Salvatore? How are you?"

"I'm fine." He muttered as he picked at the centre piece at the table.

"You don't sound fine." Demetrius lifted his brow at him.

Salvatore huffed before looking to Euphoria then to him. "Well mama, is going to punish me for nothing."

"Ah" Euphoria cut her eyes at him. "I advise you to fix that statement."

Salvatore pouted further. "Because I kept a promise not to tell on uncle Benny. And now she's going to punish me for it."

"What did uncle Benny do that you can't tell us? That's why your mama is punishing you: because you know that you were meant to tell us and yet you decided not to tell us, which was wrong." Demetrius frowned.

"I didn't mean too. I just don't want uncle Benny to get into trouble." His eyes weld up. "We were playing with the firecrackers and accidently set the shed on fire."

"Where did you get the firecrackers because I took those from you?" Euphoria narrowed her eyes at him.
Salvatore murmured under his breath. "Speak up Salvatore, God gave you a working mouth and voice so speak up."

"I asked papa."

"You bought him firecrackers after I took the ones he had." Euphoria now look at Demetrius with a glare. "Why are you buying a five-year-old boy firecrackers?"

"He's a boy." Demetrius offered in defense. "These are the kind of things they play with."

"And then next time it will either be the house or the whole damn yard going up in flames." Euphoria glared at him. "Next time you want to buy him something just think for a second as to what will happen when he puts it in use. This weekend I want you, Salvatore and Benny to start rebuilding the shed."

"Yes mama." Salvatore nodded.

"Wait, why am I included in this punishment?" Demetrius asked with a frown.

"Because you gave them the object that burned the whole damn thing down." She stated matter-of-factly as she gave him a look daring him to argue with her. "And Salvatore next time I say no or I take something from you, you must know I'm doing it for your own good. You could've been seriously injured during that fire. Don't turn around and go asking your papa for the very same thing, understood?"

"Yes mama. I'm sorry."

"It's ok baby, just don't do it again." Euphoria kissed his forehead. "And stop keeping things that we need to know about from us." She watched him vigorously nod.

"And you." Euphoria narrowed her eyes at Demetrius.

"What did I do now?" He frowned.

"Next time Salvatore comes asking you for some thing, make sure I didn't tell him no first, or else you'll be suffer a much more severe punishment than he will. Am I understood?

"Yes cara." He nodded.

"I'm glad we came to an understanding boys. Now let's order, yes?"

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"I don't think this a good idea." She fidgetted. "I said I want her to be miserable not get hurt."

"Well plans change." The man gritted. "She's done enough whoring around and needs to get her ašs back home. Once we get her you'll get your cut and I'll have my own alright."

"You know the Godfather isn't one to be messed with right?"

"You're one to talk. Didn't he deliver a message to you not to talk to him or his family?"

"My situation is something different. What were about to do is going to land up with one or both of is dying. I don't know about you but I'm not planning on dying anytime soon." She shuffled from side to side.

"No one is going to die!"

"Don't yell at me! You're the one that can't move on from someone you never even had in the first place! Am  not good enough for you?!"

"If you want to be good enough why don't you go clean all the damn hair you left in my room and bathroom. Or how about the damn house. Cook a little? Do laundry? Or magically become fertile?!"

She stumbled backwards as if he'd punched her in the gut. "You know what, you can do this all on your own. I'm out."

"Fine! Leave you worthless piece of shít!"

"That's what I'm doing you dičk!" She yelled over her shoulder as she stormed towards their room and began to shove clothes into a suitcase.

After gathering majority of her items she stormed out of the large house and left property.

Where to from here?