Chapter 61

Alessia.

When Angelo declared that we would be going to New York, I thought he was joking. Until I found myself in front of the airport or should I say inside the plane. The truth of the matter was that we were heading down to New York. Which means I will see my Mom and Dad. The happiness was mixed with nervousness. Yes, I had been looking forward to seeing them for a while now but after finding out all about the lies I’ve lived all my life, it came down with nervousness.

I felt Angelo’s hands on my thigh making me look at him. “What’s wrong?” He asked in a husky voice. One that made my heart raced. He didn’t wake up from sleep. He was just occupied with working on his laptop. Yet, his voice sounded like he could kill all the butterflies in my stomach.

“I’m nervous,” I confessed.

“About what?” He asked still in that husky voice.

“I don’t know. I think everything. I haven’t been in New York for months now. I don’t know how I would feel seeing Mom and Dad.”

Angelo heaved out a deep breath, set his laptop by the side, and then turned to face me. He reached for my hand and gave them a light peck. “Listen, it’s normal to feel nervous. But know one thing, I would be there with you. I will explain everything to them.”

My brows shoot up In curiosity. “What will you tell them?”

“First I will tell them how sorry I am for keeping their daughter away from them for a long time.” I playfully hit him on the arm. “Don’t be silly.”

“I’m serious. If I hadn’t had my doubt on you back then, you wouldn’t have stayed with me for a long time.” He said with all seriousness.

“And what will you say to what you did to me? The tortures and ruthlessness. Will you tell them?” He didn’t say anything and turned his face away. I noticed his changed demeanor.

I used my hand to move his face back. “I’m sorry. I was only kidding.”

“It's actually true. You were with me against your will. So, I’m the biggest reason here.”

“But I still found you. Amidst everything. I found someone.” I whispered. We held each other’s gaze. Angelo's eyes shifted down to my lips.

“This is why I didn’t want us to take the normal part. Had it been you allowed me to pay for the VIP, I would have pinned you to the chair and kissed your lips senselessly.” In as much as his words were dangerous to my ears, it didn’t stop me from giving him a dirty reply.

“You want everyone you hear me scream.” His eyes grew a darker shade. “I love me your moans. So I won’t say now to it.” He leaned his face closer to kiss me when I pushed him away with my fingers.

“No touching and no kissing. We should respect the passengers' privacies.”

“Fuck privacy, I paid for the ticket. And don’t give a damn if anyone has a problem with me fucking you.” For a moment, I forgot Angelo is a mafia boss. He just reminded me of how unbothered he was when it comes to what he wants.

“Alright. Let me zip my mouth.” I rested my body back on the seat and closed my eyes.

Some hours later, we arrived in New York and hailed a taxi to my house. I know for a fact that I would get emotional if I meet them. So, I had already prepared myself for it. Angelo collected the bag I was holding and intertwined our hands together. “Stop panicking. I’m here.” He said. I forced out a smile.

After some seconds, the door was opened to the face of Mom. “Alessia?” She said in surprise. “Mom?” I choked at my words. Right then, I began shedding the tears. We hugged each other. Tightly.

“Honey, Alessia is home!” She shouted over her shoulder. In a matter of some seconds, Dad surfaces. “Oh, my daughter. Welcome home.” I hugged both the two. We shared some emotional moments before finally breaking free.

Mom was the first to notice Angelo. “And who is….”

“I’m Angelo. Your daughter’s fiancé.” Mom’s eyes widened and she pointed at him. “You’re—”

“It’s good to see you. Sorry, we didn’t inform you we would be coming.”

“Good day, Sir.” He shook hands with Dad who was smiling for a reason I don’t even know. “Come in. Let me help you with your bags.” Mom collected our bags.

“Anna! Come and take this bag upstairs.” My eyes scanned the house. It was easy to notice the changes made in the house. “You have a maid?” I asked Mom.

“Yes. Your aunt sent one over. Please sit Angelo. Let me get you something to drink.” She ushered. Angelo grabbed his seat while Mom and Dad went to the kitchen together.

“So welcome to my house. I’m the one keeping you captive now.” I teased.

Angelo relaxed in his chair. “It sounded like you are trying to take your revenge. They seem nice.”

I nodded my head looking at the kitchen. “That is why I can’t bring myself to believe they are not my real parents.”

“They love you as their own. There is no way to prove that wrong.”

After a while Mom served Angelo and me some coffee before lunch. I was starving already. “So Alessia, how does it feel to be back home?” Mom asked.

“It feels normal yet new. I’ve missed you guys.” I said with honesty. I saw her wipe off the lone tear away from her face.

“We’ve missed you too. We always do. And we’re sorry for our reaction the other day.”

“No Mom. It’s fine. I understand. What matters is I’m here with you too. But I want you guys to—” Before I could talk anything further, Angelo beat me to it.

“Um…Alessia, I want to relieve myself.”

“Go on. Show him to your room. It’s as tidy as you left it.” Mom ushered. Angelo got up to his feet. I lead the way.

As soon as I opened the door to my room, I didn’t get to reflect on the feeling of being in my room after months when my back collided with the closed door with strong arms caging me. “I thought you wanted to relive yourself?” I asked.

“Yes, I did. But I mean it differently. I have been holding myself back for how many hours.” Heat crept up between my legs when he leaned against my chest and whispered to my ears. “I was so eager to kiss your lips. I wanted to make a first lasting impression I would have kissed you right then and there in front of your parents.”

“You’re a bad boy. And no one will tell me otherwise.” I shook my head using my fingers to hit his chest. Angelo held my hand before I could initiate another. “Let’s cool it off for today. Let’s not talk to them yet. They’re happy to see you.”

“But I’m-”

Angelo placed his index fingers on my lips shutting me up. “Don’t say a word.” There was no way I would be able to escape from him now. His husky voice had already made my legs weak. “Let me kiss you first.” Right before he could make any move, I covered the back of his head with my palms and covered my lips with his.