Idhaya's POV
"He is so cute! Your father is not ready to leave him for a second. He lifted everyone's mood. That lady... She also finally smiled seeing Enzo's antiques." Mom said as soon as she opened the door.
"Where is he?" I asked and kept my bag on the couch. Mr. Esposito went to office after receiving an urgent meeting call from Emiliano saying that we are not done here.
What does that mean? We are not done kissing or we are not done with the topic... I am so confused!
"He finally slept with your father and that lady Ricca, Ivano's friend's mother went just an hour ago." I smiled and nodded.
"This is a big house. We could have managed in a smaller house." Mom said and offered me a cup of hot coffee.
"This was my boss's order. And anyways it's good that you bothare near me. I miss you guys a lot and I will feel secured that you both are safe here." She nodded while smiling.
"We are so lucky that even after not being of any use to you... You didn't cast us aside." She said. I hurriedly put my coffee mug aside.
"Who said you both are of no use? Whoever filled your mind with dirt should know that I will always turn to you in case I need something." I said in anger.
"No... It's just a thought..."
"No. It's not. I know you, Mom. Who was it?" I asked without giving her an option to escape.
"Few days ago, Aldo came to meet us and..."
"Don't take that poop-faced jerk's name again. You know what he did today! He went on asking me about Espositos... I didn't like him a bit." I said while thinking exactly how much shit he has thrown towards my parents.
"Why? He is well settled darling and will take care of you." I looked at her in confusion.
"Who? Aldo Sullivan? Mrs. Ricci, let me tell you, you are talking about a rapist. He is cheat, fraud, rapist and murderer!" We turned to see Ivano, Emiliano and Aida coming towards us.
"What?" Mom asked in shock.
"Yes. Aunty, he raped my twelve years old cousin to death. Even his name is not real. His actual name Benedict Sullivan." Aida said making Mom drop on couch in shock.
"You... You mean... I was destroying my daughter's life? Oh god!" Mom sobbed while I tried to calm her down.
"Exactly yes!" Ivano said in frustration.
"Ivano! How dare you talk to my Mom in this tone? She just wanted me to get settled in my life like every mother desires. You monster!" I asked in anger.
"Then she should do some research on dicks she selects for you!" I looked at him in shock.
"You bloody Bastardo! She gave me a choice and didn't order me to marry anyone whom I don't like. You dare to insulty mother.... I will..." As soon as I moved to slap him Emiliano came in between shouting 'Stop it' and... He got slapped. Genuinely unintentional.
"Ouch! Your hand is hard!" Emiliano said while rubbing his face.
"You are too soft." Aida said while smiling while Ivano chuckled.
"I am sorry! I have no sane cell in my body when he angers me." I glared at Ivano.
"I angered you? You angered me! What was need of going with some stranger alone? What if he tried to do something to you! Do you even know how to protect yourself?" He asked as he caught my shoulders.
"For you information, I can protect myself. I always have pepper spray with me and as Emiliano said I have hard hands." I said while looking at him.
"That's good. But not enough. You will get trained for self defense... I am no super hero to reach everywhere yo save you, but I will make sure you are more than enough when you are alone." He suddenly hugged me leaving me shocking puddle.
This hug was so different... So emotional. There was a fear of losing, pride of having.
"If you are done romancing then, we have more urgent matter to discuss. Aunty... You have to help us catch this criminal." Emiliano interrupted my jumbled thoughts and we parted unwillingly.
"Me? How can I help?" Mom asked Emiliano. I looked at Ivano and Aida in confusion.
"Yes. As you are the only one who has his contact details and can compel him to fall in our trap. You have to convince him that he will get married to Idhaya. That you will force Idhaya to marry him." Emiliano said.
"Which obviously you will not." Ivano said and pulled me against him protectively.
"But what if he asks to meet Idhaya?" She asked.
"No! She will not meet that rapist." Ivano said in determination.
"Aunty, just ask him to come here if he wants to meet. Once we catch him then this issue will be resolved. I guarantee you that I will not let him harm anyone. Just do this for me. My cousin deserves justice." Aida requested Mom making me feel sad for her.
"Yes, Mom will do it. And anyways, I trust you Aida. You helped Enzo with his school... This is the least I can do for you and your family." I went to her and hugged her.
"Okay then. Aunty your phone will be tapped by police department. You can call him in the evening." Mom nodded while she is unsure if she can do it.
"Mom... Just be in your character. Don't overdo anything... I will write the script for you. Do not do extra Mom." I warned her.
"Hey! I am good at acting." She said making me laugh.
"Idhaya!" She said while fake glaring at me.
"Okay... Sorry." I said.
*****
"Even if the sky falls over, you will not see the dick. My decision is final... Don not try to escalate your non-existant mind." Ivano said as soon as we entered in the apartment with sleeping Enzo.
"Is this the fear I feel in the great Ivano Esposito?" I smirked at him.
"No. It's hard to find a new nanny." I frowned at his answer.
"And that will not be 'MY NANNY'." Saying he went in Enzo's room carrying him leaving me shocked.