Chapter 144
Massimo
I was trying to hide everything that is going on at the moment from Rachel. I wanted to give her a carefree, wonderful Christmas. But apparently, we are being followed. That will be why Enzo is now in front of us and any minute now Luca will turn. I know their tactics by now apparently so does Rachel. When she asked ‘Massimo what the fuck is going on now?’ I had a choice to I lie and tell her what I want her to know or do I tell her the truth. Telling the truth will most definitely put a damper on Christmas not no mention New Year. How on earth do you tell your soon to be wife I had a death threat and the Ricci’s will come for us. That left me with a well-constructed lie with a bit of the truth. “Massimo, I asked you a question?” “Nothing sweetheart” “Do you think I’m stupid Massimo, when I saw we had an escort I knew something was going on. Now spill! I don’t have just me to think about anymore Massimo.” “I know Bella, I know. Enzo probable thought we were being followed and is just making sure we are not.” “Everything was quiet for the past few weeks, what happened that they might think we’re being followed Massimo. Something must have happened.” “Sweetheart, can we have a nice Christmas before we bring reality back into our lives? I really want to give you a carefree Christmas.” She got quiet for a while; I was expecting her to get very angry at me for not telling her everything. “Can I ask two questions?” “Off course Bella, if I can answer I will.” “Is it the Ricci’s?” What do I say now. Let’s go with the truth. “Yes” “For fuck’s sake Massimo can’t you just kill them and we can go on with our lives?” Marco and Luca turned around and looked at her in utter shock. “What?” She asked them. “Nothing Rachel.” Luca and Marco said. “It’s not that easy Bella, we are working on a plan to get rid of them.” “Good” “What’s the other question?” “Are we in danger?” “If we stick with Luca, Marco, Enzo and Davide no.” “That’s actually a yes.” “They won’t let anything happen to us Bella, I promise.” “You promise you’ll tell me after the New Year?” “That’s 3 questions Bella.” I tried to tease her. “Massimo, promise.” “I promise Rachel.” “Fine then I’ll try and forget about it and try to have a nice Christmas.” “Thank you, Bella.”
We stopped in front of Georgio Armani and Luca informed me it was a false alarm. Bella gave me a look that could probably kill. She was different since getting pregnant. I decided to set her mind at ease. “False alarm sweetheart.” “Good” was all she said. We went into the store I got my mom the perfume I was looking for and Bella saw a stunning scarf for my mom. We browsed further while the assistant wrapped the gifts. “Don’t you ever wrap gifts Massimo?” “No, it takes time and why should I do it if it’s a service the store provides?” “You making a good point, but I like wrapping gifts.” “You might sweetheart but it’s definitely not one of my strong suits.” She actually laughed at me. “Oh, so there is something the almighty Massimo can’t do?” “Are you mocking me Bella?” “I would never.” Lucky for her the shop assistant came over and gave me the bag with gifts. “Saved by the bell Bella.” “What do you mean saved by the bell? What would you have done?” “You not going to find out know, are you?” “You’re a real tease Massimo.” “I know and you like it.” She gave me a million-dollar smile and walked past me, rubbing her breast on my arm. “Who’s the tease now?” I asked “I have no idea what you talking about Massimo.” Marco held the door open for Bella, but as she bends to get into the SUV I gave her ass a little spanking. “Massimo!” “That’s my name sweetheart.” I was so relieved we were back to teasing and relaxing with each other. Our next stop was an Italian Liquor store I found a while back. You really could find everything in New York. Bella came in with me, “Wow Massimo is these all alcohol from Italy?” “Yes Bella.” “Do you think there will be something non-alcoholic I could drink in here?” “Off course sweetheart, I’ll get you Lyre’s. Have never had it but I heard it’s very refreshing.” I got the wine for my dad and the Lyre’s for Bella. Luckily there was gift bags in the store, I got one off those and everything was wrapped. “You ready for dinner Bella?” “Yes please.” “What are you in the mood for Bella?” “Steak Massimo.” “Luca can you take us to Brooklyn Chop House Steakhouse please.” “Yes boss.” We arrived in Time Square and Bella looked at everything if she wasn’t here yet. “Bella, haven’t you visited Time Square since you’ve been here?” I suddenly felt guilty for never bringing her here. “Yes, off course Massimo it was one of my first stops, but I haven’t been here at night or Christmas. This is amazing. All the lights, all the decorations I absolutely love it.” “Then I’m very glad I chose this restaurant.” Luca dropped us near the restaurant and Bella and I walked to the restaurant with Davide and Marco with us off course. We were seated by a server and he went through the menu with us, I ordered a bottle of wine and a mock tail for Rachel. I ordered us some Chicken Parmesan Dumplings as a started. “God Massimo these dumplings are the best I’ve ever tasted.” “I’m very happy you approve.” “I definitely approved.” The waiter came back and I ordered the porterhouse for two, fried rice, onion rings and French fries. Who’s going to eat all the food Massimo?” “Well you are eating for two, so I hoped you’ll help me.” “You going to make me fat.” “You’ll never be fat Bella?” “When I’m 9 months pregnant you’ll think I’m fat.” I’ll never think that.” “We’ll see.” The food arrived and we dished ourselves something of everything I ordered. As soon as Bella put the steak in her mouth she started to moan. My dick took notice of that groan, it knows what happens when she groans like that. Massimo get your head back in the game, you need to ask Bella something. “Bella I was thinking.” “Yes Massimo, I could smell it.” “Ha ha Bella” “Serious now, would you mind going to the Hamptons earlier, like the day after Christmas?” I know I was walking on eggshells she’ll want to know why and I really didn’t want to tell her it’s for our own safety. She looked at me swallowed her food and said, “I would like that.” Thank God she didn’t asked why.