Unpredictable

Chapter 4

I slowly close the drawer and lean against the counter behind me,closing my eyes as I rub the temple of my forehand with my right hand,trying to calm myself down. I take in a long breathe.
"Per favore(please)",I breathe out. "What the hell is going on? There must be reason why those Russians are after me..." He looked like he was gonna refuse to tell,but after a few moments,he walked up towards the counters opposite me and set his arms on it,looking down as if he were in thought. The way his fluffy hair fell onto his face was so cute! I had to admit that. He finally looked up,sighing out like he was defeated.
"They're part of a gang",he began,but I was still confused. "They were after me and they still are. They've been after ever since I was 16...remember when I knocked you off your feet yesterday?" I nod;how can I forget that? "I was getting away from them. And that suit case I dropped contained...something really important. When you picked it up and handed it to me,those guys walked in at that moment and thought that I was handing the case to you. Now they think you're part of the gang or related to the gang...that's why they're after you."
"So you're part of a gang",I ask,suspiciously. I'm actually surprised that I'm taking this well instead of freaking out.
"..yeah."
"What's you're role in the gang?"
"...a very important role. That's all I'm gonna say to your nosey interrogating self",he spat,walking off into the garage. 'Gosh! He's such a meany.' I roll my eyes at him as I open the drawer behind me and find the spoons and all. I take one and start heading to the lounge,only then processing what he had just said. 'He's part of a gang? An important role in the gang?' I try letting go of the thought as I settle down on the couch,switching on the tv and immediately tuning into my favorite channel.

I found myself waking up on the couch,the soft sounds of the tv is the only thing I heard. I sit up and check the time;19:00. I decided to make myself useful and make dinner. I get up and start heading to the kitchen,trying to decide on what I should make. I look through the fridge and find green,yellow and red peppers,onions,mushrooms and fresh parsley. 'Alright...veggies.' I open the freezer and it was packed with meat! My eyes first landed on the chicken fillets,and decided that I was gonna make chicken stir fry. I grab an apron and head to the sink to wash my hands,my level of happiness starting to increase a little. I love cooking! It makes me relax and to know that I have total control of what's going on just enhances my independent self.
After chopping the veggies,I fetch a pot and pour water in it,adding the pasta to cook while I got the stir fry ready. I add the onions into the pan to fry,adding the peppers just moments later. As I wait for the onions to turn a little brown,I begin chopping the chicken. After chopping I add the mushrooms to the mixture,now lowering the heat so I could look for spices. I looked in every single cabinet but I couldn't find one spice.
"Really",I huff as I lean against a drawer I haven't opened yet. I open it and a huge smile spread across my face when I find a large drawer filled with more than 50 different spices. "Now that's what I'm talking about",I smile,grabbing vegetable spice,chicken spice and Italian herbs. Once I added all the spices,the kitchen filled with an amazing aroma. The pasta was ready and so I drained the water,adding the pasta in a separate more neat dishing bowel. Lastly,I add the parsley into the stir fry,completing the beautiful aroma filling the kitchen. I took the saucepan off the stove,turning to where I had put my plate to find Emiliano walking into the kitchen. He looked up from his phone to me.
"You were that bored?"
"I got hungry,you dumbass",I muttered,the last words I quietly said to myself. "You want some?" He looked at me for a moment,then the food,then back at me,and I swear,he gave me a small smile.
"Sure",he said,settling down on the table. 'Great! I love it when others get to eat my food.' I dish up for him and myself,making sure the dish looked restaurant worthy;it was that chef in me. I set his plate in front of him and took a seat on the chair opposite him.
"Can I pray",I said without even thinking. He closed his eyes and took hold of my hand,catching me by surprise. "Our Heavenly Father,thank you for blessing us with a another day to live and I pray for many more days of opportunities. I pray that You'll bless the food that we are about to eat,as well the hands that made the food. I make this prayer in the name of the Father,the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen." He seemed to hold on to my hand a little longer,before we opened our eyes to find each other both doing the Holy Trinity. 'Oh yeah! Italian=Roman Catholic.'
"You Catholic",he asked.
"Anglican to be precise. But,yeah,I'm Catholic",I reply,adding the food onto my fork and then cautiously putting the fork into my mouth,the inner me doing a happy dance because the food was amazing! He took a bite,and he slowly chewed before his eyes met mine,themselves asking the question: How?
"I studied hospitality in high school",I say. "And I'm just really good cooking,hehe."
"...you're a good cook",he replied. I almost fell off of my chair;he complimented me! Hol'up-he was being nice to me? Wow....
"Wow",I giggle. "That's the first time you've ever said anything not sarcastic to me."
"Don't get used to it",he smirked. He's smiling again! This is amazing! He actually had a cute smile. I smile back at him and continue eating my food as we engaged in small talk. I found it really amazing of how much we actually understood each other and the topics were able to discuss.
"I just completed my masters in sports science",I say proudly. "I'm either gonna head into physiotherapy,nutrition or athletic training."
"Passion for sports?"
"Exactly. Even in high school,I could dominate in any sport. That's when I realized my love for sports and science",I conclude. "And you? What did you study?"
"I completed my masters in business studies",he replied. "I own over 5 major businesses around the country." That explains how rich he is.
"You enjoy money and all",I tease him.
"It's not always about the money",he tried hiding his smile. "I love everything having to do with business. And I love having my name on the list of the biggest names in the country...my fathers name's on that list,and I promised to keep the businesses growing." He started getting deep,which I found really surprising;I never thought he'd open up like that. Maybe there is a soft side to him. He caught himself in the moment and stood up,taking his plate to the sink. "Thanks for dinner",he said rinsing the dishes then adding them to the dish washer. "I'll be in the study if you need me",he said,walking out.
"Buona notte",I say to him.
"Buona notte,Trinia",he replied. When he said my name,it sent shivers down my spine;the way he rolled the 'R'-seriously! I'm so weird. I get up and load my dishes into the dish washer,as well as the dishes I used earlier and turned it on. After cleaning up the kitchen,I start heading upstairs. I take a quick peak at him in the study. He was busy on his laptop,the usual cute focused expression on his face. I smile,and start heading upstairs. I reach my room and flop onto my bed,opening the covers. I sit on the sheets,processing everything that was going on. 'Gang? Russians after me? They think I'm part of the gang? Liano's important role in the gang? I wonder...' And before I knew it,my eyes flattered closed without controlling them.

Liano's Prov

"I'll be in the study if you need me",I say to her as I start heading out. I don't know what got over me but I started opening up to her about my dad. I never do that! I mean,the understanding we had for each other was actually good but since when do I get sensitive around people I don't care about? Wait,I don't not care about her but I don't really care about her...ok,I just want her to stay alive because she's innocent,that's why she's here. I remember when she smiled at me when she was making fun of me for complimenting her;she has a pretty smile,with her perfect teeth and rosey cheeks and soft dimples. That's one thing I'm never gonna deny;she's very pretty. And as far as I know it,she's...funny,understanding and sweet. She's actually chilled,even with her stubborn self.
"Buona notte",she said before I exited the room.
"Buona notte,Trinia." That was the first time I said her name. It's an unusual name,and I think I pronounced it properly. I head to the study and settle down as I log onto my laptop. An email had just come in.
From: YourWorstNigthmare

I immediately knew it was Diamond.

Dear Jnr.,

Since you failed to perform a simple peace transaction,I decided to get a little revenge. I'm sending this email to give you a little heads up of the things I've got in store for you. When you think you're safe,you're not. And that girlfriend of yours isn't safe as well. You'd better watch out,Febo. You don't know what's coming your way.

Sincerely,
Diamond.

I slam my fist onto the table;Dio! These Russians! I start massaging my temples,thinking about the level of security I should start setting up. When thinking about house security,the first thing that popped up in my head was Trinia. Her life is in danger just because they falsely accused her of being a part of all this shit? I shut down my laptop and begin turning off all the lights,heading upstairs to bed. I really need to sleep on this. Before heading to my room,I stop to check on Trinia. I give a light knock on her door and there was no answer. I slowly open the door;the lights were still on and lying there was a sleeping Trinia. She wasn't even in the covers,and she was all curled up with a pillow in her arms. I quietly walk into the room,beginning to pull the covers over her. She looked like some sleeping angel,her curly hair falling into her face as she tried moving her head around on the pillow. Her hair started tickling her nose and she moved her face around in irritation. I smile;it was so adorable. I move the curls out of her face,enhancing her slight rosy cheeks. She looked so innocent...well,she is.
"Don't worry,Trinia",I said quietly,staring at her. "It'll all be over soon..."
And I meant it. It's all gonna be over soon...those Mafias aren't gonna be here for long.
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