"Baby just promise me this one thing that you'll remain calm ?" Anya says as we stood outside Leona's high school , it was the end of the day and we'd just came from a hospital appointment .
I wanted to have a few words with Ethan personally , especially after seeing how badly affected Leona was .
No one messes with my family .
I was dressed in something more casual than usual , since I planned on taking Anya away for the day after I dealt with this , we both needed a break .
"I don't want to make I promise I can't keep ."
"Okay if not , just breathe ? Remember he's still a kid-"
"I don't care if he's a kid , he should have never fucked with my sister in the first place ." I grit , realizing my I snapped at her I apologize . Her hands intertwine with mine slightly calming my nerves as I exhale .
"It's okay ." She says quietly
The blaring sound of the bell fills my ears and doors slam open , a bunch of teenagers rush down the stairs quick towards the gate . Anya leans against the car as I insist on her to go inside .
I didn't like her standing to long , her feet were already swollen as it is .
She steps aside allowing me to open the passenger side so she could get inside . I shut the door and turn around only to Leona come into view . She clutches her books on her left side and her bag on her right . "Hey what are you doing here ?"
"Where's Ethan ?"
"Enzo , it's fine-"
"Where is he ?" I ask once again , she notices my distraction which causes her to respond
"Round the back , he's with the stoners ." She says , I tell her to get inside the car and I make my way towards where he was . He was a jerk
He used to pick fights with Alex when he was a junior and now he's harrasing my sister .
No one fucks with the morettis
A group of teenagers come into view and my eyes lay on the dirty blonde . I call his name and they all turn there heads . "Isn't that Leona's brother ?" I overhear one of them say
"Ethan I called you didn't I ?" The look of fear on his face was quite amusing , I knew he found me intimidating. He approaches me at a slow pace as if I had all the time in the world.
"You know why I'm here right ?"
"n-no."
"Let me ask that question again ." This time I slowly lift up my shirt revealing my price which I had tucked in . Ethan gulps . "You know why im here right?"
"P-please don't kill me , tell Leona I'm s-sorry I didn't mean to-"
"You didn't mean to what ?" I stare at him with a firm look on my face , I let go of my shirt now gripping onto his , I hear gasps behind me but I could care less . "Stay away from my sister you understand?"
"I will. P-please just let go !"
***
Anya stares at me the moment I enter the car , I don't say anything except start the car and begin driving .
I needed to get Leona home .
Instead of Anya saying anything I feel her take my free hand interlocking them with hers , our eyes meet and she gives me a comforting smile The silence isn't awkward .
"Ethan won't be bothering you anymore Leona ." I say once we come upon a red light
"Did you hurt him ?"
"No Leona , he just needed to be taught a lesson." She quiet downs in the back and I adjust my seat in attempt to relax .
The radio plays in the background the rest of the way home, I drop her off in the driveway and watched as she enters the mansion before leaving .
"Are you okay?" I hear her ask
"Im fine amore , are you ?"
She nods her head not letting go of my hand once, she was really attached and as was I . I could barely go a day without not seeing my wife . It's crazy what love does to you
We come upon traffic and it looks like we'll be stuck here a while so I lean back in my seat .
"You look beautiful today."
"Thankyou, and we're are you taking us ?"
"It's a surprise."
Nonna had called me the other day just to check up on Anya , she didn't even ask if I was okay . She insists on seeing her before she gives birth but I don't think her being on a plane is a great idea .
"How do you feel about going back to Italy Tesoro ?"
"I mean I wouldn't mind, but pregnant what if something happens?"
"Yeah I understand , but nonna wants to see you before Elijah's born ."
"Can she just not come America ?" She asks curiously.
"She's afraid of heights , she's always lived in Italy ." I respond and her eyes widen , I guess she never knew that until today , it wasn't just because she was afraid of heights . Ever since my grandfather passed she doesn't like the thought of leaving him alone , those were her exact words.
"We could try but if my water breaks it's on you ."
She just turned six months today and Christmas was in a few weeks so i figured we'd visit nonnas then . This time I'd have to bring Alex and Leona since they haven't seen their grandmother in a few years .
"I will take all responsibility if you deliver our son up in the clouds ." Anya laughs at my joke reminding me what chaos it would cause if she did .
"you'll be okay, your strong ."
***
We finally arrived at the destination and I had Anya blindfolded , I wanted this to be special for us as I hadn't had the time to take her out .
I had taken her to the beach along the coast of LA , it was set out just how I planned it , Anya loved roses so that's exactly what I'd got for her .
"Enzo?"
"Just keep walking ." I say holding both her hands as I walk her towards the beach . The cool breeze skims past us and her blue dress blows up . "Flashing me already? Damn."
She laughs and I let go off her hands allowing her to untie the blindfold , she looks around and I watch as her eyes lighten . You could see the reflection of the candles in her almond eyes.
There it is again that smile .
"This is amazing,."
There was nothing more comforting than seeing my wife happy . It felt like an accomplishment. I'm pretty sure her happiness was important than mine .
"You got my crackers !" She exclaims pointing to the cheese board I had laid out . She had strange cravings one of them being crackers with cream cheese .
"I had to , you were going mad without them ." I reply and she runs past me towards the picnic . I follow after her and she's already sat down pulling me right beside her.
"Baby this is gonna sound crazy but I used to imagine myself having Stockholm, and now I'm married to a don ." She threw a grape into her mouth bringing one towards my lips . I politely decline and she frowns
"Life is full of surprises amore ."
"Yeah it is."
My eyes dart towards the scar she had on her back , it was visible because of the dress she wore had thin straps. Anya found it hard to talk about what happened as it was one of her worst experiences with her father .
How could someone do that
I've never felt so much empathy for someone until I met her, I mean our lives were pretty much alike both our dads loved inflicting pain upon us . I think that's why we bonded so quickly .
When she first revealed to me her scars and bruises I wanted to kill that man , despite me barley knowing Anya at the time .
I place a kiss on her shoulder and she slightly shivers . "it's okay." I whisper
"You know I don't like it when you kiss me there baby." She says turning around so she's now facing me . I apologize and she gives me a small frown.
"Why did you never leave?" I don't think I've ever had the chance to ask her that question.
"the truth is I was scared of being alone , I barely had anyone growing up and they were my only family even though they treated me like shit ."
"I would prefer being alone than being with people who wanted to hurt me ."
"We'll I guess I'm different." She says and I nod in agreement .
"You don't have to ever be scared of being alone because your stuck with me forever."
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