Chapter 37

"Fuck" I groaned as I rolled over on the bed and slammed my hand on the annoying alarm. I never really used it unless I had somewhere important to be in the early morning. Today I was taking my monthly visit to one of my companies.

"Ten more minutes" Layla mumbled in her sleep.

I guess the alarm woke her up too, but as I took a better look at her I saw that she was already sound asleep again. I chuckled a little at the cute frown on her lips.

I rolled out of bed and did my morning routine. After my shower, I walked in my walk-in closet and got dressed. I wore one of my many suits and slipped on one of my expensive watch. I walked out the closet and went in front of the mirror to fix my tie.

"Where are you going?" Layla said in a sleepy voice, yawning at the end.

"Work. I already told you I have to go to the office today" I said walking over to the bed where she laid.

"Do you have to?" she pouted.

"You know that I have to" she let out a sad sigh as she gave me her best version of puppy eyes.

"Cute, but I still have to go. Emma is coming over, so you guys can do whatever it is that you girls do"

"We can have a spa day!" she cheered excitedly.

I will never understand women. One minute she was sad and the next, she was over excited. Sometimes it felt like I was walking around eggshells around her, but it was totally worth it. She always managed to put a smile on my face.

"I'll see you when I get back. Its ammo piccolo" I said pecking her lips.

"Ok. Love you too" she called out to me.

I walked out the room and made my way to the driveway. My driver was waiting for me with the door open. I got inside and then we were off.

I made a few calls on my phone discussing a few upcoming deals. I wasn't behind on work since I had the best people to oversee when I wasn't around.

Lately I haven't been able to keep up with all my appearances. I had to send my personal assistants to sit in for me as I instructed them what to do. There were still a few businesses to take care of in different countries, but those would have to wait.

Ever since Layla got pregnant, I haven't been traveling like I normally would. I wasn't planning on leaving her alone for a while, because I had promised I would be there for her and the baby. When things calmed down, then I would get back to my schedule.

"Mr. Moretti we're here" my driver informed after he parked the car in front of my office.

Moretti Pharmaceuticals.

I started this company in memory of my mother. She had passed away from cancer and ever since I started this company, I had hired the best scientists to find a cure for cancer. So far, they have come up short, but on the bright side they have come up with treatments that helped.

I walked inside and everyone stopped what they were doing to stare at the 'boss'. They always did this; I mean I had this type of effect on people. Whenever I entered a room, they couldn't help but to stop what they're doing and stare.

Women stared at me with lust evident in their eyes and men with envy. If this was a time before I had met Layla, I would indulge some of these women, but now I saw that none of them could compare to my angel at home.

I walked to the elevator with my assistant rushing behind me.

"Good morning Mr. Moretti" my assistant said in a professional tone.

"Stella" I nodded as we stepped inside the elevator.

Yes, my assistant was a woman. She wasn't like all the other women though. Firstly, she was married and she had never spoken or behaved in a manner that indicated that she was into me sexually. This was one of the reasons why she has been my PA for years, the other reason being that she was very good at her job.

She was efficient and reliable. She always answered to all my beck and calls, and was always on top of things. All in all, she got the job done.

"You have a meeting with Mr. Carson at 9, conference meeting at 10, lunch with your father at 12, a meeting with Ms. Baxter at 2 and the report that you have requested is waiting for you in your office" she informed me just as the elevator dinged indicating that we were now at the top floor where my office was located.

"Thanks Stella" I said walking into my office.

I have been in meetings back-to-back and now it was lunch. My father would be here soon. I had no idea why he was stopping by, but I guess I would find out soon.

My office door opened and my father walked in.

"Son" he said taking a seat across from me.

"Father" I nodded.

"So, I hear that you have a child on the way and yet you never mentioned anything about it to me. I had to hear it from your sister" he said feigning hurt.

"Well father, if you didn't try to kill my girlfriend, I probably would have mentioned it" I said through gritted teeth.

"You got that whore pregnant?" he roared.

"She is not a whore" I defended Layla, slamming my hand on my desk.

"Is she at least a member?" he asked changing the subject.

"No" I murmured.

"So, you have a girl pregnant with my grandchild and she isn't even a part of the family?" he voiced his disappointment.

"It's not the right time"

"Not the right time? Son you have to do this before she gives birth or else everyone will look down on you"

"I know, but I don't know if she's ready yet" I sighed in frustration, running a hand down my face.

"You need to take care of this immediately" he said standing up and straightening his suit.

"I will father" I stood shaking his hand.

He walked out as I pondered over my thoughts. How was I supposed to get Layla to agree to officially joining the mafia? I knew that she had accepted the fact that I was the leader of the mafia, but would she ever agree to join.

I didn't bother dwelling on my thoughts as I got on with my day. I'll deal with the problem later.

After a long day of meetings and signing paper, I was finally ready to go home. Checking the time on my phone, it read 4pm, speaking of phone; I needed to get Layla her own phone so that I could communicate with her when I wanted.

There was a knock on my door just as I was packing up to leave.

"Come in" I called out.

"Mr. Moretti" Abby, my secretary spoke in a sultry voice.

She had unbuttoned a few buttons, exposing her cleavage. She walked over to me swaying her hips seductively as she bit her lip. I used to fuck her, before I met Layla. Looking at her now, I don't know what I saw in her before.

"Missed me?" she smirked.

She stopped in front of me and grabbed my manhood in her hands. I immediately removed her hand and took a step back. This however, did not deter her one bit as she came closer to me. She was about to touch me again, but I grabbed her hands before it could make contact with me.

"What the fuck do you think you're doing?" I sneered.

"What I always do. I know you want to fuck me, so stop fighting it" she said in a raspy voice.

"GET OUT!" I boomed and pushed her back a little.

"Fine" she said fixing her clothes and walking out.

I composed myself before I walked out of the office. I got in the car and loosed my tie. It was a very stressful day.

When I got home back at the mansion, I asked about Luca's whereabouts. Luca didn't live here, no one else but me lived here, but sometimes they'd stay here.

I went in search of him and decided to check the room that he always stayed in when he was here. I opened the door, not bothering to knock and walked in.

"Oh my god Luca" I heard a voice screech.

"Yes, right there" the same voice moaned. That voice sounded familiar.

"Yes. Take that dick like a good girl" Luca grunted.

"Give it to me Luca" the voiced screamed.

I knew that voice.

"WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK IS GOING ON IN HERE!?" I boomed and their movements came to a complete halt.