Your Favourite Crime

20

Adriana

I've been in my head a lot since I got back from Miami.

Damien's still sending me gifts. He's been texting me to check on me, Ethan of course but some messages are meant for me. He still sends good morning and good night messages.

I answer pretty dryly, but that's because i'm busy.

I don't know how to feel. It was out of nowhere and at first I didn't believe it. But the dots started to connect.

"He was born into it, Adriana. He doesn't have a choice," I mumble to myself

I did research. To leave the mafia you get killed. Apparently the only people who get away with leaving is the boss's kids. He can hide them.

And with a family as powerful as them, I'd do what they ask.

Still... I'm putting myself in danger being in a relationship with him.

My phone rings and see it's Damien. I don't feel like talking to him so I don't answer.

"It's about work" shows up in messages.

I call him back and he answers immediately.

"You put half of the north region on leave!"

"Good morning to you too, Commissioner. And yes I did," I say

"What the fuck, Nelson!" He exclaims

"Half of them threw up that day at the accident, Carvelli! One officer threw up when I talked to him. Having our officers on the force when they're showing signs of PTSD is not good. Some said they've seen worse and it hasn't affected them, but this did. Argue with me all you want, but I made a good decision," I slam my pen down on the desk

"But now we have to move officers-"

"That's a lazy fucking excuse. South region is over packed, move them. Each officer gets a month off anyways with mandatory therapy," I cut him off

"You didn't run it by me!" he says loudly

"I don't need to, Carvelli! Last time I checked, I didn't have to. Want to hit me with any other excuses? Cause you're arguing with someone who has PTSD, Carvelli. Don't test me," I warn

"What? Baby, you never told me that," His voice softens

"Don't call me that... I forgot, ok? It's not as bad anymore," I mumble

"Damnit, Ana. How could just forget?" He asks

"It doesn't matter. I'm fine," I say wanting to end the conversation

"Ok," he seems to hear my tone and drops it. We sit in silence for some time before he speaks up, "I'm sorry, baby."

"For what?" I sigh

"I don't know. I upset you and I feel like I did something wrong," he says

"You did nothing wrong, Damien. It was just a shocker. I don't know how to... process that kind of information. You know? Like that's not like telling me your foster kids have a crazy biological mother," I say

"I know... But I had to. Us being apart gives you time to think. And though I'm not really leaving you alone I'm just hoping you don't leave me. I'm hoping this gives you time to think," he says

"It has. But I'm not done," I say

"Then neither am I. Expect more gifts from me. And even if you don't want to be together after all this, I'll still buy you gifts," He tells

"I'll get a restraining order," I smirk

"My daddy's a great lawyer," I can hear his smirk

"fuck off," He chuckles

"Look... if you want someone to talk to. I can see if Mateo's girlfriend can call you or you call her."

Nyla's a smart and wonderful girl. I had a hard time believing she's only 17 when we met. I can see why Mateo likes her. She carry's herself with confidence and maturity.

"Ok," I agree.

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"I'll be honest with you, Adriana. My dad was a drug dealer and though it's not as dangerous as the mafia, it's still scary. But being in the mafia is scary, but you have to trust Damien."

"I do trust him," I say

"But trust him more. I trust that Mateo will be there for me when i call, that he won't cheat, that he'll always be honest and loyal and everything i need. But i trust him enough that I can put my life in his hands, as well as my brothers. I trust that when we go out, he'll protect me, that the guards his family has will protect me. It's all about trust," Nyla tells

"I hope my future child is as wise as you... It's not that i don't trust him with my life. It's what they do in the mafia. The killing and the trafficking," I shake my head

"The mafia isn't all bad. What have you heard about Mateo in the media about his family?"

"They have a charity, the donate billions a year. whatever food they have left at their restaurants, they give to the homeless," i list

"see... we're not just guns and drugs. we protect. Especially me. I'm from brooklyn and didn't come from much so I learn to give back," She tells, "Damien wouldn't tell you if he didn't see you guys having a future."

"It means he wants you to have his last name and his babies!" Mateo yells in the background

"Mateo, go somewhere," the young couple bicker and i think about what Mateo said.

It's basically the same thing Ethan said.

"Go get me ice cream, before i sleep in the other room...Sorry about that, Adriana. I say give him another chance. From what I know, Damien isn't a crucial part of the mafia. You are highly protected," Nyla assures me

"Thank you, Nyla. I see why you're the smartest of your class. You're super smart," I tell her

"Thank you."

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Something short cuz i have writers block and going through stuff...