The Balotelli-Bale Series Book #3: The Italian Belle

Chapter 58: Attempts

Marianna's POV
Three days and still nothing from Nate. Did he leave for the navy and not say anything? Is he ignoring his responsibilities?  I don't even know where he lives.

"Nicko! Breakfast! It won't be sitting here all day for you, your royal pain in..." I clenched my jaw. "Come down here now!"

We are officially at a stand off. He won't speak to me specifically. He's speaking to every else but not me. I don't mind the silent treatment because he will get over it when he needs something from me. But what I mind is him thinking he's punishing me by not eating. I happened to enjoy all my meals since I took away his doors and magazines. I counted hi lack of privacy as a victory.

"He says he's not hungry. I think he is. I heard his stomach rumble. I'll take some food up to him."

"No you won't." I forbid Tony. "If he's hungry, all meals are served in the dining room at the specified time to eat. Tell him that! And tell him, if he wants to waste away, it's totally up to him. I'm full!"

Tony left to relay my message to that stubborn boy.

"It's Nathan. Leave a message."

"Nate... Nathan, where are you? I'm starting to worry. If you don't call me back in ten minutes I'm coming to look for you."

"Stressful morning?"

"You have no idea. Can you talk to him? Not about sex but about his nasty attitude."

"He's a teenager. He's just beginning." Daddy smirked at me. "Helena picked quite the time to leave him in your hands. She told me he's becoming troublesome. I have had some time to think Marianna. I may never like Nathaniel but we can't deny that Nickolas behaves himself when he's around. Now that he is here is Italy, let's take advantage. Let's have him around."

"Absolutely not. He can father his son from across town. You know we have issues that..."

"Need to be settled. Thirteen years is long enough. He's not moving into your bedroom figlia mia. Just within the compound so that he can raise his son. However, it's your decision. You're the parent. If you can handle this naked lady huha business, fine."

"I haven't... I haven't heard from him. He's not answering."

"Since when? I'm sorry to intrude but since when?" Julio asked.

"Three days." I answered.

"I'll go check on him." Julio offered.

"Why? Is something wrong?" I asked.

"Signor, signora, he informed me of something. He was robbed on his way home. They didn't take money or any valuables. They only took his passport."

"Who would want his passport?" I tried to think of answers but I'm coming up short. "Why are you just telling us now?"

"Fabian Belucci." Julio answered.

My stomach knotted up rather tightly. "Fa... Fabian? Why? Why would he want Nate's passport?"

"I don't know but he has it and he knows who he is. A name can get you killed on the streets. I'll go check on him."

"I'm coming with you." I volunteered quickly.

"Absolutely not. Where than man is involved nothing good happens. You can't go." Daddy forbid me.

"Send us along with an army then!" I demanded. "My baby's father was threatened. He hasn't responded to my messages in three days! If Fabian is involved then Nate is hurt!"

He covered his face for a moment. If he doesn't say something, I am putting a gun in my purse and I'm leaving.

"Fine. Take some men with you and be careful. I'll stay here and watch the boys."