The Abandoned Mafia Princess

Mr. Know it All

"I'm not going anywhere. Go back to bed and wait for a doctor"

"No," she said stubbornly and her lips shifted into a thin line. Lorenzo rolled his eyes.

"Fine, you can change but I will help you. I don't want you to fall down and crack your skull"

"It's already cracked" Oops. Don't make jokes like that. Noted.

Lorenzo's face hardened in anger. "Hey, don't be mad," she said, quickly taking his face into her hands. She made him look at her and they were staring at each other for the moment.

"I'm not mad. I'm worried Clara and I love you," Lorenzo said.  "I want day seventh re-done after you're released from the hospital and you feel better"

"Really?" Clara whispered, her voice full of hope.

He nodded and he rested his forehead on hers. "Give me one more day Clara I don't want to lose you"

"O-okay," she said, and then she shivered. It was a little cold here.

"Let me get that clothes on you," he said instantly, noticing her discomfort.

After she got her clothes on she and Lorenzo waited for a doctor to come and received a discharge after she was lectured to take it easy and rest a lot. Lorenzo promised to ensure that this happens and Clara had no doubt he's going to keep his promise considering the visible determination that she noticed in his eyes.

"Lorenzo"

"What?"

"You realized my legs weren't injured? Put me down" she said grumpily as he carried her to his car.

"I don't feel like it"

"Oh with that attitude I already see myself falling in love with you," she said annoyedly but she put her head closer to his chest enjoying the closeness. Lorenzo noticed the small movement and a gentle smile appeared on his lips.

"Silly girl, you're already in love with me" he pointed out.

"Okay, Mr. Know it All"

"I like my new nickname because it's true. Don't roll your eyes at me"

"Or? She challenged with her chin raised up.

"Or you will get charred potatoes for your next meal and steak well done"

Clara gasped. "Really food blackmail? That's cruel even for you"

"What can I say I'm a cruel man" he said now sitting behind the wheel, Clara was right next to him already searching for the good music to play.

They were bantering for a while but at some point of the ride Clara fell asleep in the car. She was still tired after everything that happened and her body was recovering.

She woke up next day in her comfy bed. Lorenzo must have carry her to  the apartment while she was sleeping and he didn't leave her place.

She could sense the delicious smell of Lorenzo's cooking.

"Wow," Clara said, her eyes sparkling with excitement when he served her a fresh omelet with vegetables. For some reason, she was in a good mood today so she asked. "Can you bring me a bottle of ketchup?"

Lorenzo froze "What did you say?" He asked with horror. Clara started laughing uncontrollably.

"You little shit how dare you to make fun of me?" It was a hilarious mix of emotions that played on his face but Clara forced herself to stop laughing.

"We're invited to my older brother's house for the evening by the way" he announced after the laughing fit ended.

"Okay," She was excited to see Casey.