Chapter 94
Mia.
I don't want to admit it but I think I like him. The Way he took care of me yesterday was so heartwarming, and I'm so glad I didn't have to go through the pain alone.
I separate myself from his hold and spare a second to admire him. Sleeping Rico looks completely different from when he is awake.
Right now he doesn't have his signature scowl. Instead, his face is calm and so cute.
His lips are slightly parted as he releases soft snores.
Looking at him now, I'm glad I got in that ring to claim him as mine.
With a tired sigh, I kiss his cheek and drag myself out of bed. I still can't believe my dad is gone and that I have a funeral to arrange.
How will I forget someone I have known all my life?
I lazily take the stairs to the living room and like every other morning, the family is present but today it's quiet.
The boys watch me as I descend the stairs until my bare feet touch the living room floor
"Boss" Fabio acknowledges and everyone present nods at me.
"Can I have a coffee please?" I request, and he nods walking to the kitchen.
Ryan and his wife are present but I don't bother looking their way. My mind is completely exhausted to form any kind of conversation.
Right now, I just want to lay Dad to rest and take a little time off from everything. Mourn, accept the fact that he is not here anymore, and think of how I will have to move on on my own.
"Here, anything else?" he asks, placing the steaming liquid in front of me and I remember a certain girl who is probably in the cells.
"Did you find something on her?" I mumble without looking away from the cup.
"No boss, she's clean, just a troubled girl"
"Okay, let her out and find her a room" I'm kind of relieved that Bella is not a threat. I trust Fabio's judgment.
He is one of the guys that know what is expected of them, he handles everything just fine when I'm caught up or when I'm not available.
Father chose him as my second in command, and he was not wrong.
"Everything is set, when you are ready we will proceed with the funeral" Once again, I'm thankful he considered my situation and went ahead to do it on my behalf.
"Thank you, Fabio" I mumble sincerely.
Minutes later, Bella walks into the room looking as if she is lost. Her eyes cautiously watch her surrounding until she is standing in front of me. "Hey" Bella timidly greets and I look at her in confusion. Does she feel intimidated by this place? I'm not apologetic for putting her in the cells because it's the procedure.
"Do you need anything?" I ask assessing her outfit. She has cleaned up and she is now in a big white shirt. I wonder where she got it. The ridiculous amount of rings from yesterday is no longer present on her face. At least today she appears decent.
"Mmh no, I just wanted to say thank you for letting me stay here. You can assign me any task you want"
"Can we talk about this later please?" I mumble staring at the liquid in my cup. This is the fifth cup I'm taking since I woke up.
It's been an hour and I'm still procrastinating. I'm scared that if I get up from this seat and wear that black dress to the graveyard, it will all turn real.
Who knows, maybe I'm dreaming and I will wake up after some time.
"Sure, Mmmh Mia?" she nervously asks and I furrow my brows at her. Why is she acting weird? She looks stupid. I prefer when people address themselves confidently. I hate wasting my time.
"It's just that everyone here addresses you as the boss and I don't want to get in trouble"
I ignore her and trail my eyes to the couples whispering at each other and laughing on the couch. They didn't make a move to come to me either and that is unlike them.
Anyway, it's not like I expect anything from them. It's like this girl said, I need to cry and get myself back up because no one gives a damn.
No one feels your pain but you.
She is just like me, but at least I'm lucky that I have a comfortable life. She was so kind regardless.
"Have you eaten?" my question surprises her and she quickly denies it. She won't have to steal food or fuck a horny dick for cash from today onwards.
I can fix her somewhere.
"No"
"Get yourself comfortable Bella, make anything you want" I point to the kitchen and the girl squeals jumping in my arms.
I can't believe she is this happy because of food.
As the girl leaves the room, my sleeping beauty finally appears and he looks tired. Did I wear him out this much,?
"When did you wake up,?" he whispers placing a gentle kiss on my temple and sitting beside me. Rico regards the plain shirt I'm wearing, and the men surrounding me, and a solid scowl returns to his face.
I don't know why but he clears the space between us and drapes his arm around my shoulder. He is the first man to get this close to me.
"Why didn't you wake me up?" he whispers tucking away my hair and my heart flutters at his action. He seems to be the possessive kind of guy.
"You needed rest Rico, you look tired" I answer assessing his tired face. Rico looks at the direction of the couple and his scowl deepens.
"Can't they go laugh somewhere else?" he grumbles and I agree with him. I think they are behaving weirdly and this is not something to be taken lightly.
I have to be more cautious now than ever.
"I don't like that I old fucker" Rico adds glaring at my godfather. Has he met him before?
I need to open that envelope soon. The more I delay, the more I give the enemy time. Dad is gone, and he said they will come after me when he is not here.
"I will go get ready, I need to get this shit over with" I whisper nodding at Fabio who passes the silent order to the rest of the guys.
"I will help you," Rico says and instantly, he picks me up from my seat like I'm the lightest thing he has ever lifted. Urgh! Boys and their damn muscles.
"Thank you" I wrap my arms around his shoulders and place my face in the crook of his neck. He smells good.
As he takes the stairs to my room, I give the couples one last glance and this time, their eyes are on us and what appalls me is the smirks they are wearing
This is not the normal friendly smirks I know. Their smirks have hidden meanings.
Evil.