Chapter 282
Rachel
Waiting for Massimo was killing me. I tried not to stress to keep my blood pressure down but it was difficult. I made myself something to eat and a hazelnut Ice latte, then I went to the living room watching some TV but it didn’t take my mind of Massimo. I went to my office and tried to get some work done but nothing took my mind of Massimo. But then I received an e-mail from the interior designer and I got lost in all the pictures she sent me. It looked beautiful the way she put everything together the furniture she chose it’s like she was in my head it was exactly what I would have chosen. I couldn’t wait to get to the pictures of the twin’s room, when I got there Oh my God she didn’t disappoint, I could see myself and Massimo sitting in the rocking chairs holding our babies and the safari theme was absolutely stunning. I fell a tear escaping. I couldn’t wait to get in that house it looks so homy I loved everything she sent me. When I looked at my watch and hour has passed. At least something got me distracted. I e-mailed the interior designer back and thanked her and told her she should go forward with everything. I ranted and raved about all the pictures she sent me. It was close to 5 pm when I went to the kitchen to make myself a coffee. I heard the lift arrived. I peeked around the corner of the kitchen and saw Massimo. I couldn’t help myself I ran to him and threw my arms around his middle and just held him “You safe!” I almost screamed “I told you I will be Bella.” “Yes, I know but it’s better to see you.” “You wane go out tonight, Bella?” What we can go out. “You serious Massimo?” He picked me up and turned me around in a circle. “Yes, Bella I’m serious.” “Then yes I want to go out.” He asked me where I wanted to go but I really didn’t mind as long as I get out of the house, I was happy. He told me there is something else that needs to be sorted tomorrow, apparently the cartel had a meeting with Costa the next day. Well, the cartel is going to be surprised when Massimo and Damon rock up and not Costa. I ran to the room to get ready, when Massimo chased me, he grabbed me around the waist and threw me on the bed. I laughed so hard I almost peed my pants. “No funny business Massimo were going out.” “Later Bella.” That was a promise I could see it in his face. I went into the closet and pick out the red dress the personnel shopper brought over yesterday. It fitted perfectly, I decided to go with sneakers with the dress, I wasn’t in the mood for high heels and if we going to Central Park, I would like to be comfortable. When I came out Massimo looked at me from top to bottom, I could see he liked what he saw. I curtsey for him when he said “You look stunning Bella.” “Why thank you sir.” We walk out to the lift and that is when we decided we will rather walk to Central Park, see I knew my sneakers was the best chose. At least it fitted with the dress. Massimo took my hand and we strolled through the people on the sidewalk. It was so nice to do something so normal like just walking through a bunch of people without being worried someone wants to kill us. When we got to Central Park, Massimo bought us hot chocolate and we strolled through the park. I told him about the photo’s I received from the interior designer and how excited it made me. Massimo was smiling from ear to ear. “Why you smiling Massimo?” I asked after a while. “It’s just nice seeing you so relaxed Bella and happy to be outside.” “Thank you, Massimo, I am happy to be outside although it’s still chilly, I love it.” “Don’t worry Bella in 2 weeks we will be in our new house and you will be able to go out whenever you want and all you’ll see is sky and trees, no buildings.” “I can’t wait but if I’m honest I’m going to miss the Hussle and bustle of living in Manhattan.” “I’m sure we’re both going to miss it, Bella. Now let’s go eat.” Massino phoned Luca and he picked us up. “Where to boss?” “Gabriel’s Bar and restaurant Luca.” We didn’t go far before Luca pulled to the curb and Marco came out to open my door for me. We walked into the bar/restaurant and a waiter approached us Massimo asked her if she could seat us in the private event room, if it’s not occupied tonight, he gave her probably a $100. She took us through and when she opened the door Massimo and I was the only people in the room when she closed the door behind us, we couldn’t even hear the loudness of the restaurant. When she left, “Very clever Massimo.” “This way we are out but still alone as well.” “I like it.” When the waiter came back Massimo ordered a bottle of red wine for him and a virgin cocktail for me. We looked over the menu when I realized it was yet another Italian restaurant. “You stick to your people Massimo?” “What do you mean Bella?” “Well, all your men are Italian right?” “Yes and?” “Every time we go to a restaurant it’s an Italian restaurant.” “I’ve never took notice of that Bella, but know that you mention it, yes, I do. If I want to speak Italian I can and believe me when I get very angry a swear and talk a lot in Italian, I need my men to know what I say and for the restaurants I want to say its a coincidence but I don’t think it is. Does it bother you; you rather want a burger?” “No Massimo I’m good for know I’ll tell you when I crave something else but tonight, I’m having Filetto Di Manzo Alla Griglia which is grilled filet mignon steak, mashed potatoes, white asparagus, bordelaise sauce. And you Massimo?” “I think I’ll have the same.” The waiter told us it was a good choice then left us. Massimo was just as excited about the new house because that was all we could talk about the whole night. When dessert came out, Luca and Marco walked with the waiter. When she left, he said “Boss maybe we should get going?” “Why Luca what happened?” He looked at me then back at Massimo. “You can talk in front of Bella Luca.” “Ghost just phoned after he heard the cartel is going to meet with Costa tomorrow, he kept an eye on Costa’s house, the cartel just rocked up there.” “Yes, and Luca?” “I think it would be safer to go home.” Massimo wanted to argue, “It’s okay Massimo it was a wonderful night let’s go have dessert at home.” I gave him a naughty smile. “You sure Bella?” “Positive.”