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Angelo's pov
Sitting with Alessandro in Dad's office, my brain starts calculating everything that had just occurred. If my thoughts are correct, we can save Adrianna.
"Despite everything, this is the best news for us". I told them.
Alessandro turns to me and father follows suit.
"How so? It's not as if we have a concrete lead". Alessandro points out.
"It's not about the concrete lead. This helps us keep Adrianna alive. Something is going wrong with her and I'm sure it has everything to do with the chemicals in her system fighting against her. And with the baby on the way, we have to find a solution fast. Thankfully, we have found the creator of this and it's possible he could have a solution for us". They both stare at me for some seconds before nodding in agreement.
"OK. That makes a lot of sense. We will speak to Luca as soon as he wakes up. This is the best news I have heard in a while. We will find the mastermind soon at this rate ". Father said with hope glimmering in his eyes. I haven't seen him like that in a long time.
I hope everything goes has we want it to. I leave his office and head to my room to get all my research together so that I can easily get them to Luca and work with him.
Adrianna's pov
I'm resting in my room thinking about everything that has happened over the past day. Imagining if Luca didn't help me then, I would have been long dead.
A ping comes from my phone and I open it to check what message had come in. A frown finds itself on my face almost immediately.
Dante: Can we talk today? I really need to talk to you.
I contemplate whether to go or not but there's no harm in hearing him out. No matter what he says though, I won't let him have access to my child. He already denied his child, so let's keep it that way. I will be both the mother and father for my kid.
Moreover, I'm not doing anything today so I might as well meet up with him.
Me: okay. Where?
Almost immediately, i see the typing icon.
Dante: The Slauson cafe.
I react to his message with a thumbs up emoji. The cafe isn't far anyways. It's a five minute walk from here.
I get up and look for my jeans to wear. I remember that I haven't had my bath yet so I go to the bathroom to quickly wash up.
As I get out of the bathroom, I see Lily on my bed with her back laid on the sheets. She turns to face me with a confused look on her face.
"Where are you going to?". She looks me up and down as I'm wearing my jeans.
"Oh. I'm going to see Dante. He said he wants to talk apparently and I don't really see the harm actually. We are meeting at Slauson cafe. And you don't need to worry about me. I can handle myself". I look at the mirror and notice my small bump. Now that I think about it, I will be able to know my child's gender soon. I can't wait to start buying the baby stuff. But at the same time, I'm really scared for my kid. What if I'm a bad mum? Or worse, the chemicals in my body transfer to its body? I can't imagine what my kid might have to go through.
I see fingers snap in front of my eyes and I realize that I had zoned out.
"You zoned out on me. Anyways, if anything goes wrong, I'm just one phone call away. I'll get you immediately. When you are done, call me, I'll pick you up. Don't come back late. You need to rest". I smile at her.
"Yes mum. Noted". We both laugh and I pick up my phone and put it in my small bag. She walks me downstairs. Elio and Emiliano are in the living room playing video games. When they notice us, unfortunately, they pause their game and face us.
"Where are you headed to?". I didn't remember that they would be in the house. Shit. While trying to come up with an excuse, Lily shocks me.
"We just want to go to the store and get some ladies stuff and ice-cream. She has been craving ice-cream for a while ". She looks at me to back her up. I nod awkwardly at them.
"Yes. I have been really craving it and I didn't want to go alone so Lily is following me. I also need fresh air. We will be back in an hour. Elio, you are really losing! ". I shake my head in mock disappointment. Elio looks at me in disbelief. Without waiting for him to reply, I leave the house with Lily in tow.
Seeing as we are in this situation, we decide for her to drive me to the cafe and she can stay in a corner in the cafe while I talk to Dante. That way, no one would suspect us.
In less than three minutes, we are at the cafe. Lily goes to a booth at the back while I take a seat by the window of the cafe that faces the door.
After two minutes, the door bell rings to indicate that someone has come in.
Dante comes in looking so shabby and unkempt. For a spilt second, I feel bad for him. His jet black hair is sticking up in different directions and falls over his face. His eyes meet mine and he walks over.
"Hey Adri". His raspy voice almost makes me melt. Although I had seen him yesterday, I have really missed him. The memories of that day come rushing back and I close off, not allowing any emotions to show on my face.
"Why did you call me here? ". I don't want to spend anymore time here than I am supposed to.
"First of all, I am really sorry for what I did. I had a good reason for it and it was the only option I had at the time. I am really sorry for hurting you that day. You needed me that day and I failed you". Tears start to prick my eyes but I blink them back.
"Until you are ready to tell me your good reason, we don't have anything to talk about". He sighs deeply and raises his head to look at me. Tears brim his eyes and my heart breaks at the sight. What could have actually happened?
"I'm sure you know what business your family is into by now . Well, my father is the head of the Italian Mafia. Although, our families are based in the same country, there's bad blood and your father hates mine. My father is someone who is looking for anyway to get what he wants from your dad. So I was afraid that if he found about you, us, our child, he would want to take advantage of you and the child.
I felt like I wouldn't be able to protect the both of you. I know I am a coward for thinking that. I am only here because I couldn't bear to stay away from you and our child. I am the happiest to be a soon to be father right now. I am so happy about our child you have no idea. I want to be there. Every step of the way. With you. I love you Adrianna. I understand if you don't want to have anything with me anymore". By the time he is done, I realize that the tears I had been trying to keep at bay had been flowing freely the whole time.
His fingers touch my face and wipe my tears away. I close my eyes at his touch. None of the things he said mattered. All I care about is the fact that all the hurtful things he had said weren't what he wanted to say. Before I know what I going on, I am hugging him so tight that I never want to let go.
He gives me a peck on my forehead. We stay like that for some minutes before he pulls away to look at me.
"I am ready to see your brothers. I know they will probably kill me but I am tired of being a coward. I will take care of both you and our child from now on. Also, when is your next doctor appointment? I'm taking you". My mouth parts slightly at his words. My brothers?! They would kill him. But it has to be done sooner or later anyways. I look up at him again and smile.
"Well, I'll try my best to help you reduce the injuries you will sustain. My next appointment is tomorrow evening". He nods in a trance like state. If I didn't know any better, I would think he was imagining what my brothers would do to him.
"That settles it then. I'm coming over tomorrow morning to talk to them and in the evening, I'll take you for your appointment. Cool?". I nod in response while smiling widely. I'm sure I look like a Cheshire cat right now.
Well, what's the worst that could happen tomorrow?
Author's note:
Your favorite lazy author is backkkkkk!!! Well, it seems like Dante is not a bad boy after all😩 but he may not live to see another day with this introductory plan of his. Let's root for him anyways!
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