Unorthodox Obsession: A Mafia Story (EDITING)

Chapter 25

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Amira's POV

That's how they found us.

Me wrapped around him like a vine wrapped on a tree.

I found comfort in him, in his warm, in his smell.

I'm the one that was supposed to be comforting him but I was the one lost in his embrace.

But I am the one seeking comfort in him when it was supposed to be the other way around.

He is the one that should be lost in me.

I tried to pull away, to reverse our position but he wouldn't budge, he refused to let me go.

We are both kneeling on the ground, his large frame cocooning my smaller one, his warmth engulfing me mixed with a tinge of his spicey cologne that brings me comfort; that smells like home.

I pull my head back slightly and place a tender kiss on his stubble cheek, a kiss of reassurance. Even though there are so many questions that I have to ask him and the answers will determine our relationship - our future.

Armanno, Alfanso and Marcello all stood at the door with their backs to us, giving us our moment and I really appreciate it because Xiden needed it. But, the look on their faces when they entered the room were all the same, anger, even Marcello who's face is normally blank.

"I don't want to say that it's okay or that it will be, but i'll be here for you sweetface," I whisper in his ear, the words only for him and his aching heart.

His hold on me tightens, "I don't deserve you brown eyes, sono un mostro ma non ti lascio andare."
(I'm a monster but i'm not letting you go)

"I think that I have to start taking lessions to speak Italian so that I can know what your saying," Xiden release me from his hold but still held a hand on my waist. He brought us up off the dirty concrete floor and into his side, "Let's get you home."

As we were about to take a step forward Enrico showed up at the door and I find myself leaving Xiden's warm embrace to go to Enrico. I launched myself into his awaiting arms, his protective hold as strong as Xiden's, and the I sobbed, "I'm so sorry Enrico, I didn't mean to leave your side and go after Bradley but he's my friend and he qas upset. I don't think that your a pain in the butt and from now on I won't do anything to put myself in danger again. I'm sorry," I sobbed in his chest while he brush my hair while murmuring soothing words in my ear.

"It's okay Amira, don't worry about it you just gave me a small scare. My job is to protect you even if it mean laying my life on the line -" my eyes widen at what he just said, lay his life down, is he crazy. "No -"

"It's my job as your bodyguard... and your friend," he says with finality in his voice. I turn my head to look at Xiden, his hands clenched into fists but a understanding look on his face.

He would do the same.

The tears flow faster. What did I do to deserve these people. Who just meets someone and is willing to give up their life for that person.

"Enrico..." He looks over my shoulder, communicating with his eyes, a pleading look and a pout form on my lips.

"Come to me brown eyes."

And that is how I find myself back in Xiden's embrace as he guides us out of the room and with Armanno and Marcello in front of us and Enrico and Alfanso behind.

"Che cosa è successo al corpo di sopra?"
(What happened to the body upstairs?)

"Alonza and Gonzales are watching him. È lui l'unico responsabile di questo?
(Is he the one responsible for this?)