" Is someone at the door ? " Lucy asked walking down the stairs just as we approach the door.
" Yes, it is my father I will explain later. " I told her quickly as Michael grasped the door handle.
He opened it revealing our scandalous father and my obnoxious mother. They came in without a word, heads in the air.
" So where do you want to talk about this at ? Surly not this tacky foyer ? " My father spoke first and I suppressed an eye roll. Lucy and Laura stood a little nervously on the stairs.
" No, come in the living area. " Michael said and turned on his heal everyone followed silently. I waited for Lucy and grabbed her hand in mine. She gave me a worried look and I kissed her head before pulling her into the living room.
" And just who are you ? " My mom inquired looking Laura up and down with disdain.
" She is Lucy's sister and my girlfriend. " Michael snapped at her. She looked over to him with a smile.
" Oh great I'm guessing that's your baby in there too huh ? Just wonderful another bastard born into this world. " Michael stepped forward but Laura opened her mouth first.
" Watch it bitch. " Laura hissed she had her eyes narrowed and her arms crossed.
" Just as out spoken as your sister I see then. " My mother clicked her tongue and laughed glancing at Lucy.
" Can we get to the point of this ? " My father dragged on not at all entertained by Laura and his wife's banter.
" Yes, straight to the point I guess. We need your help I'm sure you already know that Roco Santana is hunting us probably as we speak and he has recently enlisted every cartel to help achieve this. There are prices on all of our heads. " Michael stated, our father looked uncaring by any of this.
" Okay....? What would you like me to do Michael ? " He walked around and sat in a chair so now he resembled some sort of king on a throne.
" We know you have deep connections we need help my men are not enough to protect us. We need someone that can take Roco down. " Michael explained pacing, me and Lucy took a seat as did everyone else.
" So you want me to help you take down some cartel boss that this fuck up pissed off ? " He gestured to me, waving his thick hand held rings on every finger.
" He should just give the man Lucy. We could end this whole thing in less than five minutes. " He added shrugging his shoulders and clapping his hands as if he just figured out the whole thing.
I grunted. " We aren't giving her to him you incompetent piece of shit. He will not lay one finger on her head so help me god—"
" Listen just because you fell in love with this waitress or maid or whatever she was isn't anyone's fault but your own and apparently you can't handle it. Hey if you love her set her free. "
" Draco we are just asking you of this one favor. We've never asked you for anything before now...do you—do you want to see your only granddaughter hurt or worst ? " Michael exasperated clenching the bridge of his nose and pacing.
" Granddaughter ? It's a girl ? " My father sat up looking a little interested in the situation now.
" My first grandchild is a girl ? " He whispered. I looked at Lucy and she was just as confused as I was does this mean he cares ? It's so hard to tell.
" She'll still be a bastard and will soil your name further. " My mother commented with a roll of her eyes.
" Shut up woman. What are you going to name her Michael ? " He asked looking at Michael stop his pacing.
He glanced at Laura and she nodded to him. Wait ? Their having a girl this is news to all of us—I think. I looked at Lucy and she looked equally shocked.
" We are going to name her Sienna Gabriella De'Luca, after my mother. " Michael stated and I smiled that's like one of the sweetest things Michael has ever done.
Our father however looked like he was having an epiphany or a heart attack one or the other.
" I love it. That is very sweet Michael...and I will help you but let's be clear I'm only doing it to give my granddaughter a fair start in this world. " He let out a deep breath and stood abruptly.
" Come darling it is time for us to go. I personally will return tomorrow to discuss details. " He stated and took the arm of my mother and they left without another word. My mouth was still in a O as the door closed behind them.
" That...was I don't even know. Unexpected ? " Lucy spoke first. Announcing what we all were thinking.
" Yeah I mean I really didn't think he would care about his grandchild, he didn't care about us. " Michael stated going over and helping Laura off the couch.
" Yeah but congrats guys on little Sienna. I think that names so cute. " Lucy nearly squealed getting up and hugging Laura.
" Yeah it was Michaels idea and it is a beautiful name. " She said rubbing Michaels shoulders.
" Yeah it is..." Michael muttered his eyes softening.
" Well I'm hungry and am going to find something to eat Lucy come with me. " I got up walking to the kitchen with Lucy behind me.
" What's wrong ? " She asked eyebrows furrowed.
" Nothing they need a minute alone that's all fiorella. " I kissed the spot between her eyebrows.
" Stop worrying or you'll get wrinkles. " I sung while going to look in the refrigerator which was empty. Great.
" Uhh we might have to make a trip to the local market. " I turned to Lucy.
" Yeah cause now I'm hungry too. " She said coming closer. " But not for food bambino. " She whispered in my ear. Mmmmm. So tempting but food is the only thing on my mind right now.
" Is that right ? Well your capo cannot perform with an empty stomach. " She pouted slightly.
" Do not worry we will have plenty of time to christen our room...and maybe a few more. " I whispered to her biting her ear.
" Okay Mateo. " She began walking away. " What's Capo ? " She asked turning around.
" Boss. Capo is boss. " I answered.
" Oh okay Capo. " She smirked deviously.
" No no no not going to work let's go get some food yeah ? " I walked past her. She's really horny and I would be too but I need food first.
" Laura ! Micheal get in here. " I called in the foyer.
" What is it fratellino ? " Michael called sounding irritated. Wow this house is really small we can yell and hear each other.
" Me and Lucy are going to the store no one stocked the fridge. Do you want anything specific ? " I called back.
" Umm yes can we have some peanut butter, pickles and baloney ? Laura called before Michael. Lucy laughed, those must be those cravings kicking in again.
" Okay sure is that all ? "
" Yeah...just be safe. " Michael called.
" Alright lets go Lucy. " I turned but she was already out the door. I huffed as I put the security code in so the house would be secure while Laura and Michael are there. Two guards stood outside the front door but you never can be too safe.
" Lucy what have I told you about wondering off ? " I asked her as I opened the door for her.
" I didn't wonder off I went to the car right outside the house ? " She rolled those damn brown eyes.
" Well next time just wait for me okay ? It will make me feel better. " I told her starting the car, she just nodded.
" Google supermarkets near us please ? " She took out her phone and did as I asked.
" There's a Walmart thirty miles away. " She answered showing me the route on the phone.
" Okay damn that's far. " I muttered driving off. I glanced at Lucy.
" What's wrong ? " I asked glancing between her phone, the road and her.
" Mateo have you ever thought about having kids ? " She asked looking at me.
" Uhh sure I've given it some thought. " I answered not knowing where this is going.
" Your not pregnant are you ? " I asked her.
" No I'm not pregnant Mateo I'm just asking. Do you want kids ? " She questioned.
" Uhh do you want kids ? "
" I asked you first. " She crossed her arms.
" Uhh one maybe it depends on where I am in my life. Like right now ? No. Absolutely not. One it's too dangerous, and two I think maybe we are a little young. You haven't fulfilled any of your dreams yet. " I answered truthfully. " What brought this up fiorella ? "
" I just...I don't know I look at Michael and Laura and I get a little jealous even though I shouldn't I can't help it I want a family with you, I want little Mateo's running around. " She sighed and my eyes nearly popped out of my head.
" W-well Lucy there is all the time in the world for that. I'm not saying it won't happen but it can't happen right now. " I assured her and she smiled at me.
" Okay I'm happy with that. I can wait—but not too long Mateo. " She said seriously.
" Uhhh okay. " I looked at the road. Lucy smiled and turned the radio up and began bobbing her head to the music.
Babies ? A family ? My god. I don't want any of that right now. I mean maybe one day. What does she have baby fever ? Wouldn't she want us to be married first ? I want to be married first.
I gripped the steering wheel so hard my knuckles turned white. I glanced at her bobbing her head and looking out the window.
I was looking so intensely at her and not the road that a car that I didn't see the red truck.