Chapter 53

"I still advice-...Marco began but Gio cut him off abruptly.

"You not my consigliere to advise me on anything.Your presence will be needed there at the meeting.Whether you want to or not."

"So who will be the Valetti queen?"Tino asked.

"Brielle."Giovanni answered without batting an eyelid."From now on she's to be protected at all costs....even with your lives.She doesn't know it yet but I will marry her in a week's time and not a word about this...not to anyone."

"Message received loud and clear."Marco said."May I-...

"You all excused."Gio interrupted again."Get me Rocco."On cue there was a knock on the door."Come in."Rocco entered holding his iPad in hand."Take a seat.Marcelo you stay."Tino and Marco excused themselves leaving the three of them alone.

"Capo..."Rocco started."Dante seems to be moving around in a lot of places,not staying for a long in one location."

"The bastard knows we on to him."Gio said frustrated."He won't stay long enough in one place for us to catch him but don't lose track of him.He will slip up and when he does I want to be there waiting for him."

"I've kept track on your father like you asked and it seems he's been making frequent visits to Mexico."

Giovanni stood immediately."Abuelita....."He half whispered."Make arrangements for her to come home now!"He ordered.

"I've already done that."Rocco answered."She'll land tomorrow morning I'll personally see to her safety."

"Victor thinks he can target the people I hold dear I'll show him who I am."The venom those words are accompany with made both Marcelo and Rocco get chills down their spines.

"Tomorrow after abuelita's arrival we'll go and give father dearest a little visit."Gio smiled menacingly,it's time Victor Valetti gets taught a lesson.....

Brielle...

Brie woke to find herself alone in bed but she distinctively hears the shower running.She slept so nicely that she doesn't even remember if Giovanni came to bed or not.Sitting upright she notices a tray next to her with a single red rose.

Smiling she picks up the rose and smelled it's fragrance...just then the bathroom door opens and Giovanni enters the bedroom all dripping wet from his shower,her mouth drools at the sight before her,the towel hanging extremely low on his waist exposing his delicious v-shape,his abs on full display.All she imagines doing right now is slowly running her tongue all over them.

"Good morning tesoro."He came to sit next to her on the bed,one hand reached out to caress her cheek,Brie closed her eyes and welcomed the warmth his touch brought."How are you feeling?"

Cheeks red as tomatoes she said breathlessly."I'm fine and you."

"Better."Is all he says.

"Thank you for breakfast and the rose."

"Anything for you my queen."Not knowing how to respond she looks anywhere except at him."Eye contact tesoro....your beautiful eyes are my peace.It keeps me from thinking crazy things."

"Where are the kids."She asked instead.

"Getting ready for abuelita's arrival.She'll be here in twenty minutes.Finish up and get ready."

Brie quickly got to work on her breakfast,she finished it all cause she was hungry.Giovanni's grandmother is coming she better hurry up and get ready before she arrives,it's their first meeting and she can't arrive late.After her nice breakfast she made a dash for the bathroom where she took a quick shower and went to go and get dressed in a nice blue knee length dress.Her hair she left loose,on her feet she wore flat ankle strap sandals.

Satisfied with her appearance she headed downstairs where everyone is already waiting for the arrival of Gio's grandmother. She greeted them before making her way to her babies and giving them each a hug and a kiss.She was about to sit down on her seat but Giovanni grabbed her wrist and pulled her over to him.

"You forgot my kiss."He said aloud for all to hear around the table. Brie turned crimson and wished she could hide under the table.

"Giovanni...."She murmured softly only for him to hear.

"You not getting off my lap until I get my morning kiss too." Brie nervously gazed around the table and found everyone looking at them.They all are grinning at them even Ari is smiling....oh gosh how can Giovanni put her on the spot like this and in front of everyone.Marco,Ari,Tino and Marcelo are all here along with the kids too.

"Just kiss dad already mom before abuelita arrives."Alessio said.

"When you and daddy get married will I be the flower girl?"Asked Ava.

"Married-....?Brie questioned."Your dad and I-....

"Of course my angel."Giovanni cut in."You can help mommy with her dress too."

Brie shot a not so happy look in Giovanni's direction."You cant-...."

But he cut her off again."Everything is already arranged for our wedding tesoro and there's no backing out or saying no."

In other words whether she likes it or not they are getting married with or without her consent.Angrily she got off his lap and sat on her seat which is right next to him.He has no right to force a ring on her finger especially if he hasn't even discussed it with her first. Instead he's ambushing her right in front of everyone including the kids.

Silence follows,not long after they heard the front door open and Rocco appeared."She's here Capo."He told Giovanni,he nodded at Rocco's words.

A second later an elderly woman joined them,she has pure white hair that's fasten in a chignon,with skin as golden as Gio's just a shade darker,she is wearing a two piece trouser suit that's white with a pale pink blouse that complimented her skin very well and matching sandals.

She's standing upright and still looking very young and beautiful for her seventy years of age.Everyone around the table stood up immediately the second she entered,including the big boss Giovanni."Abuelita...."He greeted her going over to kiss each of her cheeks before lovingly embracing her.

"My son."She said with a warm smile on her face as she greeted him back."It's good to see you."

"Si....You too."He replied."You look exquisite."She's never seen Giovanni so gentle,so kind,caring and loving other than with the kids,it's evident the love he has for his grandmother is unconditional and knows no limits.

"Such a charmer."She said laughing cupping his cheek."Where is my great grandchildren.I couldn't wait to see them."Ava and Alessio went over to greet their great grandmother.She embraced them both."So beautiful,and I can tell we gonna have our hands full with this little one."She cupped Alessio's cheek too."Exactly like your father....if not worse."Brie couldn't stop the smile from forming on her lips at her words."And our little flower, who'll be protected,loved and cherished.Your father will shed blood for you she's extremely beautiful for her age...not anyone will be worthy of our little principessa."She turned to face Giovanni."Your mother would be so proud of you.Just like I am."Tears filled her eyes.

"I can see we got forgotten with the new arrivals."Tino mumbled.

"And I can see you complaints hasn't eased either."Everyone burst out laughing upon hearing Gio's grandmother words."Can I not fawn over my great grandchildren,I didn't think I'd live long enough to witness this."She made her way over to each of the guys and hugged them warmly."I'm happy to see you all, including the fact that we have new additions to the family.My two sons have finally found their better halfs.When will it be the two brothers."

"Count me out."Tino said raising his hands."I'm not ready for a death sentence,I love pussy and not just one."

He got a slap at the back of his head."Language!"Abuelita scolded."There's minors around."Tino rubbed his head and sat back down in his chair,only for granny to pull him back up by the ear."I didn't give you permission to sit."She said.

"And I want my one dollar."Ava added holding out her hand at him, he grumbled some words before gently slapping the bill in her hand."Thank you!"She said rushing off to put it in her bottle.

She finally made her way over to Brielle and Arielle,she pulled Ari in for a tight loving hug before gently cupping her cheek."Arielle...." She murmured."You did good Marco."She said without looking at him."He'll protect the three of you with his life dear."Placing her hand on Ari's abdomen she said again."Your girls.We having another set of twins....only they are girls."

Girls?Brie thought stunned...."How...."She trailed off.

"Ancient knowledge we guess."Tino jumped in."Granny Paula here is a secret wizard."

"If you don't shut up I'll gladly let my grandson borrow me his gun and permanently disable you." She jokingly threatened him.After that Tino shut up."What do we have here."Her eyes falling on Brie. "Our Regina....When is the wedding my son.I can see now why our future Regina is under threat....she's very beautiful just like her sister.You'll have to prepare.Soon.Your uncles are waiting."