Cortez's Runaway Wife

Chapter Four

*Antonio*

"Boss," Reed said entering my office. "We found a her."

"Where?" I growled staring him down.

"She works at a little café called Gracie's Coffee, Sweets and Books," he said handing my the file he was holding. "Shes been there since a few months after she disappeared. Lives in a small house in one of your brother's housing suburbs."

"Tell Enzo to get the car ready," I said dismissing him. "I'm going to get my wife."

"Yes sir," he said exiting my office.

"Sir, your cousin wants to speak with you about the deal in Russia." Kenya, my secretary said as I exited my office. "And the IT department needs you to sign these for the new graphics design changes."

"Tell him to stop by my private home tomorrow morning. Also, cancel all of my meeting for this week because I won't be back in my office until next week," I said.

"Yes sir," she said sending me a small smile. "Is it okay if I take the next couple days off?"

"Si(yes)," I nodded. "Do mind me asking why?"

"My father is coming to visit before his next treatment," she said softly and I looked up from the paper I was signing.

"Sta facendo meglio?(Is he doing better?)" I asked handing her the papers back.

"Yes and no," she said sadly. "I will see you on Monday, Mr. Cortez."

"Same to you Kenya," I nodded walking to the elevator.
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*Olivia*

"Where do you want these put Ms. Grayson?"

"In the back," I smiled at Frankie. "When your done your coffee a lunch will be on the counter."

"Thanks love," he smiled rolling the cart of boxes to the storage room. Smiling I finished wiping the tables before scanning my little shop.

"See you next month Olivia," Frankie said running back to his delivery truck.

Shaking my head I glanced into the kitchen checking on Jamie and Gracie before settling in a chair by the counter and starting sorting my emails for the shop.

"This is where you've been hiding," someone said from behind me.

"Mi stai prendendo in giro(You have got to be kidding me)," I groaned under my breath closing my laptop turning to face him. "Good afternoon Signore(Sir), what would you like to order?"

"Enough Olivia," Antonio snapped. "Call your boss and tell them you quit, you are coming home with me now."

"No," I said walking up to him and shoving a finger into his chest. "I don't quit because I am the owner of this shop, and I will not go home with you. Now if you don't want anything else get out."

"Olivia," he growled grabbing my wrist tightly. "Don't you ever use that tone with me or I will hurt you."

"Vai all'inferno(Go to hell)," I said glaring at him.

"Solo con te(Only with you)," he growled.

  "Mama, I make cappu with Jamie." Gracie said running into the dining area. Antonio's eyes shifted and his grip on my wrist loosened, pushing him back I turned and picked Gracie up.

(Cappu means Cappuccino or Coffee)

"That's great baby," I smiled wiping the smudge of flour off her cheek. "Did you help make sweets, too?"

"Yep," she giggled. "Coco hot pies."

"Yummy," I smiled tapping her nose.

"Cos'è questo?(What is this?)" Antonio asked  grabbing my shoulder and spinning me towards him. "Answer me Olivia!"

"Mama," Gracie whimpered.

"Shhh, Mama's got you." I said stepping away from Antonio holding Gracie's head into my neck. Glaring at Antonio, "You need to leave."

"Not until I get my answers," he said angrily.

Groaning I turned walking over to the counter calling Jamie.

"Yeah," he said freezing when he saw the angry mafia boss currently glaring at my back.

"I'm leaving for a few days so can you call Jaci or Cooper to come take care of the shop for a few days."

"Yes ma'am," he nodded. "When will you be back?"

"A few days," I smiled grabbing his hand. "I just need to take care of a few things and I don't want you to get hurt okay."

"Okay," he nodded going back to the kitchen.

"Mama?" Gracie mumbled looking up at me.

  "We're going a little trip," I said bending down to grab our backpacks. "I need you to be a good girl and not wonder off."

She hummed laying her head back down and I walked back towards Antonio.

"Let's go," I sighed walking past him and outside.

"Miss Olivia," an older man said opening the door to a car.

"Enzo," I smiled softly at my old friend. "Thank you."

"Siete i benvenuti, la mia principessa(You are very welcome, my princess)," he said as I slid into the car.

"You didn't answer my question," Antonio said after the car started moving. "Who is that little girl?"

"Not in front of my daughter," I said moving Gracie around so I could hold her more comfortable and laying my head back looking out the window.

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I don't know italian so I will probably get some words wrong, but please don't get mad I'm getting my translations off of Google.