Chapter 20

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Amadeo's POV

"I got it Monica thanks for your help. Please let me know if you need anything."

"Sure Mr. Rossi. My daughter is still inside. Her husband is with her. She will be fine. By the way enjoy your date with Ava. That girl surely deserves a good time."

"It's not a date Monica. It's just dinner as an aplogy for my earlier behaviour. "

"Whatever helps you sleep at night mio figlio."(my son). I rolled my eyes. It's not a date!

"Let me know when the baby is born."

"Ofcourse."

I had already given my staff the rest of the day off. I wanted to cook by myself and didn't want their constant offers for helping me. I decided to go with seafood carbonara and freah green salad also with some cheesy garlic bread. Simple yet comfort food.

I went to my room after everything was done. I stripped of my clothes and showered. My thoughts wandered off to the promise I made to Ava. I may not be able to keep it fully. I can't be completely honest with her. Being mafia is an inhibition when it comes to trust people. Mafia doesn't allow us to trust anyone completely. Some matters are needed to be kept secret from Ava even though I would make her take an oath of silence. I'm already breaking rules of the mafia by involving her and furthering would cause the danger of my business as well as the lives of Ava and Alex. She doesn't know who her brother has become after he left his life with them. I'm trying to make this less painful for her then it already is.

She is innocent although I do doubt that she's hiding something. But I know that guilt will weigh her down just the way it does to me.

I finished the shower and changed into something casual. She isn't here yet which gives me time to set the table. I placed the high chair for Alex and placed the plates on the table. I was setting the glasses when I heard soft footsteps. I smiled. It must be her.

"Hi." said the enthusiastic baby.

I turned around to see her. She is absolutely beautiful. Her presence made me happy. That black dress showed her long sun kissed legs. She is really petite compared to me. But

"Bellisimo." (beautiful)

"Pardon?" She said.

I didn't realise that I said that aloud.

"Uh..Hi." I said smiling.

"Hi". She said shyly.

I couldn't take my eyes off this mesmerising young lady.

"Are we having dinner over here?" She asked snapping me out of my thoughts.

"Uh yeah. C'mon let's sit down." I said. I took Alex from her and made him sit on his chair. Then I pulled the chair for her to sit and sat opposite to her.

I can just stare at her the whole. How did I get so lucky. She tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear.

"You're looking gorgeous. " I said . She blushed at my compliment.

"Thank you. You are looking great too." She blurted out.

He raised an eyebrow. Wow she gave me compliment. "Thanks. And Alex is looking so cute. We match buddy. " I said as I pinched Alex's cheek. He giggled in response.

"You hungry?" I asked her.

"Yeah. Are you? We can totally eat later if you're not." She said nervously.

I smiled. "Relax. I'm hungry too. I'll bring the food."

"Oh wait I'll help you."

"No no you sit down. I won't let you work when I invited you for dinner." There's no way in hell I'll let her work on our date. Ahem sorry dinner.

"Please let me help. The staff too isn't here. " she said.

"Oh I gave them the evening off." I said as I brought two plates filled with food. I placed the plate in front of her.

I then placed a plastic plate filled with some colourful veggies and some mashed potatoes on the side of her plate.

"This is for Alex." I said.

"Would you like some wine now?" I asked.

"No no. No wine. I'm underage. I never drank alcohol." She said. Ofcourse she is. How can I be so stupid!

"Right. Sorry. What would you like to drink then?"

"Water would be fine."

"Sure."

I gave her water and poured myself a glass of wine. I sat down and she placed some veggies and mashed potatoes for Alex. He started to eat happily occasionally playing with it.

"He likes it." She said.

"Thank god. I had called Monica about some suggestionsfor me to cook for Alex. She said this would be good. I'm glad he liked it."

"Wait you cooked?" She asked with a startled expression.

"Yeah. I invited that means I have to cooked for you." I answered casually

"You can cook?"

"You doubt on my cooking skills mia cara. I'm offended." ( my beloved) I said playfully making a fake hurt expression and placed my hand on my heart.

She blushed. "I didn't mean it like that. I mean you went through all these trouble for us. I would've helped if you had told me earlier."

"Again. I wouldn't have let you tesoro. I want to enjoy the dinner. My apology won't seem good if I let you help me."

"Anyways forget all that. Dig in. I'm starving. " I said.

She started eating and said,"This is yum. You're great cook Amadeo. Thank you "

"My pleasure tesoro."

She had already finished eating. I went ahead and opened the lid of the pan on the table.

"You can help yourself with our main course. Seafood Carbonara. That's my mother's recipe. Hope you like it."

I served her some seafood carbonara and waited for her to eat. She seemed lost in her thoughts. Did she not like it? Is she allergic to seafood? Cazzo! Why didn't I think before?

"Ava." I called.

"Yeah"

"What's wrong why aren't you eating?" She realised that it was already served and she ate it. Thank God. She isn't allergic. She had a bite and moan at the taste. Her moan was doing things to me. She is unaware of the thoughts I'm having right now. My innocent angel.

"You know what I'll have more." She said and took more of the carbonara. I was contented just seeing her eat so happily.

"A women with an appetite. You have such astoundingly attractive qualities tesoro." She blushed and I loved the fact that I am the reason behind those crimson cheeks. I continued eating with her when she suddenly said,"My mother used to make special dishes too. Especially the ones where Mom and Dad cooked together. They poured so much love in it. Those meals were the best of my life."

"I'm sorry for your loss." I said. My poor tesoro. She had to go through a lot.

"It's been a while but I miss them terribly." She said. Her voice reflected her pain which made my heart ache for her.

I reached for her hand across the table and gave it a comforting squeeze.

Alex then made a noise wanting more food.

"You want some more bubby. Here you go." She said.

Then we ate in silence. I took the plates to the kitchen. What do I do? I want to make her feel better. Then I remember having some chocolate ice cream in the fridge. Maybe that can lift her spirits. I went back to her. Alex was already yawning.

"He's sleepy." I said.

"Yeah it's almost his bedtime."

"Then you put him to sleep while I bring out the deserts." I said.

"You have planned deserts too?" She asked.

"Of course. Goodnight buddy" I said and placed a kiss on Alex's head.

I took out the ice cream for us and went outside to the veranda. It is really beautiful at night. Maybe she would be able to relax here.

"Amadeo?" I heard her calling for me.

"In here ." I said.

"Chocolate ice cream? "

I scratched the nape of my neck and smiled sheepishly. "Heard it's your favourite."

"Well guilty as charged. " she said. I chuckled. She ate the ice cream happily. Seems like she's feeling better.

"Thank you." She said.

"You have already thanked me." I said.

"Yes I have but this is for lifting my mood and taking things off my mind."

"I wanted to you know. Make you feel better. I don't how are we going to do this tomorrow. I don't want to make you cry." I said.

"You didn't make me cry. The memories did. There are a bunch of mixed memories of my mom dad. Nathaniel. Every time they are mentioned it makes me feel all the sorrow again. But don't worry. I have to learn to fight it."

"Still I don't want you to cry. I don't like seeing you hurt." I said. We were now really close. All I wanted was to scoop her in my arms and kiss her senseless.

"Why?" She asked. I stayed quiet. For a while. Then I said what's true," Because I care about you."

I cupped her face and placed a long lingering kiss on my forehead. I closed the remaining distance between us and hugged her. She kept her head on my chest . I gave her comfort . I lowered my head inhaling her sweet scent. I then rest my chin on her head. No words were needed to be spoke. It is clear that she enjoyed our embrace as much as I did.

I made a vow. To protect this girl at any cost. Even if it meant keeping her in dark.

A/N: Hi my beautiful friendsπŸ€“. Long time no see huh. πŸ˜“πŸ˜“

So first of all I'm really very very very very sorry for the massive delay. Blame the stupid cold for hanging on to me for this long like a leech. πŸ€’πŸ€’I absolutely hate getting sick. It messes up with my mood and makes me cranky😬😬. Nothing except for reading made me feel good these days. Hence causing writer's block. That bitch vanished all my writing skills. Ughhhh. And then I have these coachings which made me tremendously tired. Somehow I managed to write this. Please forgive me if it's not good enough. I'll try to make the upcoming chapters better.

Amongst everything a good thing happened. I'm going to abroad on a tour with peeps from school.πŸ’ƒπŸ’ƒ Yeeeee. I'm so exciteedddd. I'll prepare some chapters over there may be able to post some. Cause it would be a long flight and nothing to do. Did I tell you how much excited I am ? I did. But it's not enough. First time traveling to abroad you guys. Feels magical. Will feel more when I will actually go.

Okay okay enough with my rant. I just wanted to share my excitement with you guys. Ma frans.

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