Chapter 143
Rachel
Marco took me shopping for all the ingredients I needed for the following night. I decided to buy everyone something small for Christmas as I don’t know them well enough yet. We went back to the baby store and I bought another photo frame for Rossa, I knew she would love that. Massimo said I didn’t need to buy his mom and dad anything he had it covered, but I wanted to. I found a cute coffee mug that said granddad, so I got that for Salvadore. Damon was a bit difficult to buy for so I went with bottle of whiskey and Dani I found a place that made customised stationary. Damon said she was still struggling to remember she needed to use her new name. So, I got her stationary with her new name and surname. Stationary is always needed when you studying. When we got home, I decided I’m going to do everything I can today as I was feeling a bit better today. You never know how I’ll feel tomorrow. I marinated the steak, made the potato salad and then I made the dessert, nutella cheesecake, my mouth was watering and what does a girl do, you lick out the bowl off course. Everything I could do today I did, I even took time to make myself a sandwich. Massimo would be very happy about that. I set the table with a small Christmas tree as a centre piece and candles and Christmas crackers. Then I wrapped the gifts. It felt good doing everything myself. Massimo insisted I needed help but I strongly declined his offer. I put everything under the tree, when I saw two boxes under the tree, off course curiosity got the better of me and I picked it up looking at the box, wondering what it could be. It wasn’t heavy and it didn’t make a sound. “What you doing Bella?” I got such a fright “Fuck Massimo, you almost gave me a heart attack.” “What you doing?” “Just putting the gifts under the tree.” “And the one in your hand?” “Sorry Massimo, just curious.” “You could open it if you want to.” “I can?” “Off course” “No I’d rather wait for tomorrow.” “You sure?” “Yes , I’m a big girl I’ll wait.” “What you doing home so early?” “It’s not that early Bella it’s already after 3pm I thought I’ll surprise you.” “It is a very good surprise Massimo.” “It looked like you were very busy today, Bella?” “Yes, I’m feeling full of energy today, I did as much as I could today, I never know how I’ll feel tomorrow.” “Talking about tomorrow, will you have time to go shopping with me?” “You want to go shopping on the 24th Massimo?” “Yes, why not?” “It’s going to be busy, why don’t we go now then we can take it easy tomorrow or are you going to the office?” “No, I’m not going to the office. If you feel up to it, we can go. Then we can have dinner in the city.” “Let me just get dressed quickly then we can go.”
Massimo
I found Bella looking at the presents I put there last night. The ornaments from Paris finally arrived I was scared it will only arrive after Christmas but at least it came yesterday. I wanted her to open it but I also wanted her to wait. I came home early because the shit is going to strike the van sooner rather than later. Frank from the FBI phoned me before I left the office and told me they are stopping their surveillance on the Ricci’s and they couldn’t get useable evidence to hold them. That means all gloves are of and the Ricci’s will come after us. I need to keep it as quiet as possible for Bella’s sake, just till after Christmas then I’ll tell her. I want her to have a carefree Christmas. That’s the main reason I’m home early and not going into the office tomorrow or until we’re back from the Hamptons. I’ll deal with the Ricci’s after the new year. I need to give Bella a good holiday and a peaceful, one or she might leave me. I was glad she suggested we go shopping today, I didn’t really want to go tomorrow, but I also knew she did a lot today. Bella came back into the lounge dressed in her jeans and a pretty red jersey. I wondered does she tend to go for red cloths because it’s my favourite colour. I should ask her some time. “I’m ready.” “You look beautiful sweetheart.” “Thank you, Massimo.” “Who are we shopping for?” “My mom and dad.” “What about your men?” “No Bella, I give them Christmas bonuses, every year.” “That’s nice of you.” “They do put their lives on the line for us, I’ll do anything to keep them loyal and happy Bella.” “That does make sense.” We got to the vehicles and Bella raised her eyes because we were back to two vehicles. Enzo and Davide joining us, but she didn’t say a word. Probable better, or I had to lie to her. “Do you know what you going to buy your mom?” “Yes, she likes Sí perfume I’m going to get her that” “And your dad?” “He’s a bit more difficult to buy for I was thinking the most expensive Italian wine I could get and then I’m buying them tickets to go to Italy for a holiday.” “Oh wow Massimo that would make your mother very happy.” “Yes, but she will complain about the restaurant.” “We’ll sort something out.” “Thank you, Bella.” “For what?” “For always trying to help if there is a problem.” She just kissed me, that said enough. Luca knew where I wanted to go, I didn’t need to tell him. I was looking out the window when I saw Enzo over taking us and the whole swopping of cars started. Great it has begun. Bella also saw it and Luca increased his speed.
“Massimo what the fuck is going on now?”
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