Aces & Spades

Hurt

Massimo:

I feel my hands ball into fists of anger.  "I don't know why she was naked- but nothing happened between us. I'll deal with her." I release Isabella, beginning to turn towards the door but I feel her hand reach out and grab me.

"No no. Please-"

"She has been pissing me off from the moment she stepped foot into our home. I won't let it continue like this."

"Massimo please don't."

Before I could even answer her, I feel my phone vibrate in my pocket. I give her an apologetic look as I pick up Luca's call.

"What?"

"We found out what warehouse Spades are going to tonight. We need to prepare."

"Ci vediamo in cinque minuti"

[Translation: I'll see you in five minutes]

I look down into Isabella's worried eyes, as I push a strand of her hair behind her ears.

"I have some business to attend too, but we can talk afterwards okay?" I tilt my head down to kiss her forehead.

"Please stay safe." She says softly.

I press my forehead against hers, inhaling her intoxicating floral scent.

"I promise I will."

Bella:

It's already been a few hours since Massimo left for his 'business' and I was starting to get worried. My shift ended around an hour ago, so I was just chilling out in Maria's room to kill some time.

"So, what happened with Luca?" I ask with an excited smile.

"Well, I did what you told me to do, and I have a date with him on Saturday." She says excitedly.

"Oh my god!" I squeal out as I pull her into a hug. "And you didn't bother to tell me before?"

"It didn't seem like the right time to. Plus, it's not that important." She says with a reassuring smile.

"D- do you know where Elena is staying?" I ask intrigued.

"Beth said that she is staying in the guest room on Massimo's floor." I feel my blood begin to boil. I didn't know that I could become this jealous in such a small amount of time knowing Massimo but, he is starting to grow on me. A lot. I sigh as Maria carries on with what she is planning on doing with Luca.

***

Later that evening, I say goodnight to Maria, as I head back to my room. Massimo still wasn't back, and the dread was beginning to catch up to me.

I begin to call his phone.

Voicemail.

I call again.

Voicemail.

I throw my phone onto my bed, beginning to put away some stray items to keep me occupied. A knock on my door stops me in my tracks as I see a familiar face pop his head around.

"Luca?" I could see the worried expression plastered on his face as he starts to fidget in his place.

"Isabella- Massimo needs you." He says, his voice tensing up.

"Where is he?" I drop everything in my hand beginning to follow him out of my room.

He turns into an unfamiliar corridor which then turns into a set of stairs leading to the basement. He uses his thumb print to access past three metal doors. The long corridors felt endless, as we walk past shooting ranges, artillery rooms until we reach one specific door. 

I take a deep breath as Luca opens the door for me allowing me to see what was going on inside. I walked in to see that I was standing in a room, which was an exact replica of a hospital room. I spot Massimo laying down on the white sheeted bed, blue and purple patches covered his arms and face, as well as a navy-blue brace protecting his left arm. 

I take a seat on the brown leather chair next to him. His green eyes flutter open as I grab his hand gently into mine. As I do so, I hear the door shutting just leaving me and Massimo.

"I-Isabella?" He calls out in a hoarse voice.

"I'm here." I say as a lump begins to form in my throat, at the sight of how hurt he looks. "Do you want me to get you some water?" I ask him as he nods his head slowly.

I grab onto the large glass jug with shaky hands, pouring some of it into a cup, which he devours in a matter of seconds. I readjust his pillow to his comfort, till I finally build up the courage to ask my dying question.

"What happened?" I murmur quietly as I play with his soft brown hair.

"Nothing sweetheart." He replies as he grabs my other hand into his and kisses it gently.

"Please Massimo. I was so worried about you." I watch as a small smile forms onto his face.

"Theres nothing to worry about. I'm fine." He speaks.

"Fine? Look at you." I gesture towards him. "You're half dead with a broken arm and you think that's fine?" My voice begins to shake, unable to control myself any longer.

"Sprained not broken and I just got into a little gun fight that's all." He attempts to shrug as I scoff at him.

"Gun fight- How?"

"Look I'm fine okay? please stop with the interrogation." He says as I remove my hand from his hair and place it back onto my lap.

"Hey hey don't be like this Bella." He grabs my hand as he flinches from the pain in his arm, and places it beneath his.

"Come lay down with me sweetheart." He says as he begins to shuffle over to the other side of the bed. I sit on the edge before turning my body to lay down beside him. His bruised knuckles graze my cheeks softly, as he presses soft kisses on my forehead.

"You're still breathing." I whisper more to reassure myself than him.

"Only for you." He whispers back. And with that said, his jade eyes began to close and soft snores escaped his mouth.

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