Chapter 154
Massimo
I grab the gun out of my draw, after everything that happened we all on edge. What if the Ricci’s men got into the house, what if they had Bella at gun point. Everything was running through my head as I ran to the lounge finding Marco and Luca already there with their guns out, Bella was still sleeping. Then she screamed again “No Massimo, please no.” I showed Luca and Marco they could leave, it’s just a nightmare. “Bella, wake up.” I could see she was crying in her sleep. “Bella please wake up.” I bend down and gave her a kiss on the cheek. She opened her eyes and grabbed me around the neck, “Thank God, Thank God it was only a dream.” She said sobbing into my neck. “I’m right here Bella, shhh I’m right here. Everything is okay.” “I dreamed they shot you Massimo” she said through sobs. “Sweetheart open your eyes and look at me.” She slowly opens her eyes. “See I’m right here.” Then she holds me tighter. “You can’t leave me Massimo; you can’t leave our children.” “I won’t sweetheart.” “But the Ricci’s, they are coming for you, for us.” “You saw today my men will do everything in their power to keep me safe even give their lives for ours sweetheart. And when Damon comes we’ll come up with a plan to take out the Ricci’s before they could touch any of us or our children Sweetheart, I promise. Before the twins are born the Ricci’s will be out of the picture, I make that promise to you.” “I’ll keep you to that promise Massimo.” “Now let’s get you something to drink sweetheart and I’m in need of something strong. I’m sure Luca and Marco is also taking something strong now.” “Why Massimo?” “You gave us all a big fright al 3 of us came running into the lounge with our guns, we thought one of the Ricci’s got in.” “Oh my God Massimo is that a possibility?” “No Bella it's not, but after everything today we were just a bit on edge.” “You sure?” “Yes, Bella I’m sure that’s why we’re here.” “Okay.” I poured myself a stiff drink “What can I get you Bella?” “I’ll make myself something Massimo don’t worry.” She started on a hot chocolate for her. “Bella, I convinced my parents to come to our New Years eve party and I told Damon it’s a black-tie event so everyone will be dressed up.” “That’s good news about your parents, I’m very happy.” “Do you want me to organise the flowers, Bella?” “No Massimo I’ll handle that.” “Okay if you sure.” “I’m sure” “I still need to get a priest, oh fuck and I forgot to ask my mom to bake a cake.” “What about you ask your mom just to bring cannoli’s then we go to the bakery in town and ask them to bake us a cake. I’m sure if you turn on your charm and show them your wallet, they’ll bake us a cake.” “Oh, my Bella thinks I have charm, I thought you said I’m rude?” “The first time I met you I thought you were rude, yes.” “And you don’t think so anymore?” “No Massimo, you not rude to me anymore.” “Okay Bella, we can go to the bakery today, the sooner the better.” “Massimo you do know it’s almost closing time.” “Don’t worry about that Bella, I’ll phone them quickly.” “I’ll get ready to leave Massimo.” I gave her a kiss before she went to the bedroom to get change. Thank God it was only a nightmare, I’m still rattled, thinking the Ricci’s could get into our house.
Rachel
I got dressed and found Massimo in his office. “I phoned The Cookery and they will wait for us.” Massimo said. “Great” we found Luca and Marco at the front door. “Sorry I scared you guys earlier, it was just a nightmare.” “No worries” Luca said, Marco didn’t look very happy with me. Massimo gave them the address and we were of. On our way I asked Massimo “What kind of cake do you prefer Massimo?” “Your cake Bella.” He winked at me and a turned red. “Oh, Bella, I can still shock you.” “Yes, Massimo you can, but I don’t think the guest would like that flavour.” “That’s a nice comeback” “It really doesn’t matter Bella, whatever you prefer.” “I was thinking of a chocolate mousse cake with white frosting and fresh flowers on top, nothing over the top.” “That sounds like an idea, why not a white cake with white mouse?” “I don’t like white cake Massimo” “Okay then whatever you want, I’m not a big cake eater.” We stopped at The Cookery and there was a sign on the door, that said close, but when we knocked, they opened the door. I forced Massimo to walked in first, he was the one that contacted them, “Thank you for waiting for us.” “Our pleasure Mr Marchetti.” “Do you have any idea, what kind of cake you wanted.” “Yes, my fiancée does.” “Good what can we make for you guys?” she asked me “I was thinking of something simple a 2-tier chocolate mousse cake with white frosting and fresh flowers as decorations.” “Does that sound do-able?” Massimo asked, but before they could answer he said, “Just remember money isn’t a problem, I’ll pay for the short notice and inconvenience.” “It’s do-able Mr Marchetti” the older women said. “Will you bring us the flowers?” she asked me. “Yes I will as soon as I find a florist that would help.” “I’m sure you’ll find someone.” “Okay great so the cake is sorted, I send someone to deliver the flowers and pick the cake up on the 31st.” Massimo said. “Thank you, Mr Marchetti, Miss” the 2 ladies greeted us. “Where to know Bella, you want to go out and eat somewhere or you want to go home?” “Home please, I want to relax next to the fire place with you Massimo, especially after this horrible day.” “Then home it is.”
We stopped in front of the house, Luca and Marco jumping out to open our doors. I could see Marco is still not happy, but I didn’t say a word, we walked into the house and Francesca said there was Pasta in the oven enough for everyone. And that everyone should dish for themselves, she’s not serving the men tonight. We plated a plate for Enzo and went to him to make sure he was okay. “Enzo, how you feeling.” Massimo asked “I’m good boss, just tired.” I went to him and tried to hug him while he was lying on the bed. “Thank you, Enzo, thank you so much.” He didn’t really know what to do. “My pleasure Rachel.” Massimo pulled me away from him. “We brought you some food Enzo, guys Francesca said you should help yourself today she’s not serving you today, I don’t know which one pissed her of but I suggest you fix it.” Davide looked guilty to me. Everyone said thank you and started to walk out of the room. When Marco past me, “Marco can I speak to you quickly?” I asked him. “Something wrong Bella?” Massimo asked. “No love just want to ask Marco something.” “Okay I’ll get you in the lounge, Enzo take it easy and sleep a lot.” Massimo said before he left. I walked out of the room with Marco behind me. “Something wrong Rachel?” He asked me. “It seems like I have to ask you that question Marco, after my nightmare you look angry at me?” “Oh no Rachel, I’m not angry, you just scared the living shit out of me, I thought something happened to you on my watch and I’ll never forgive myself if something happens to you or the babies.” “Marco, I’m fine, I was just a bit rattled with the shooting, that’s obviously why I dreamed about it, but other than that I’m okay.” “Okay Rachel, sorry you thought I was angry with you.” “No problem, Marco, but it looks like you and me are stuck with each other for the foreseeable future, it will be good if we openly communicate.” “I’ll keep that in mind Rachel.” “That’s all I’m asking Marco.”
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