𝟡𝟙 𝔻𝕒𝕪𝕤 x reader

11. Angelo Lagusa pt.1

Rage? Regret? The feeling of revenge or forgiveness? I don't know anymore.

After the death of Corteo, I seem to have lost my will for anything. I know that Angelo is here with me. So I am not alone, but something in me knows that's not gonna be for long. The whole journey with Angelo always felt so distant, like he was never here, not even for a moment did he feel like his normal self...well. Except that time we snuck off with Corteo back to Angelo's old place he used to rest in.

I looked over to Angelo now while they all sat around him. They listened to his story and about the Galassias and how they accepted the whiskey. Corteos whiskey..

I listened in and caught a glance of Nero looking at me. I tensed up and looked back outside the window. Yeah I am mad. But I can't say anything..

" yeah, they called the incident with Ronaldo water under the bridge." Angelo said in a monotone voice, never once looking up from his seat.

I looked back over and saw them talk. I then looked down and sighed to myself.

The real person who has it hard, Is Angelo himself. He hasn't been sleeping, eating nor taking care of himself. Whenever I try to make him sleep. He always just goes out for a smoke or a drink while I try to wait for him but I end up passing out. We're more distinct now then ever.

Nero and I haven't been good either, the whole Corteo thing caused a big distance. Because there is fear now among the Nero circle that  Angelo or me may get revenge for what Nero made us do, barderò told Nero that I Should be separated from him for a while, until I "calm down." Same with Angelo. I listened into the conversation cause this was the first thing we could hear since we were separated from them.  "there was a guy named Strega at the funeral, right?" Nero said with his arms crossed looking at uncle. Barbero took up the opportunity to speak up  "Don Galassias nephew and Ronaldo's cousin. Did you meet them in Chicago?" Barbero looked to Angelo. My eyes glanced over to see Angelo. Also to see what he had to say about this. Yet nothing came from Angelo. His tired eyes lifeless and hopeless looked down at the floor. Nero saw his expression and the room waited.  "Avilio." this seemed to make him gasp a little and slowly rose his head seeming shocked. "Yeah." Nero seemed mad and spoke up. "did you sleep?" Angelo's head went back down and kept silent. I watched and frowned knowing the answer. "What about you, (y/n)." I looked out the window refusing to talk. Nero raised an eyebrow at this.  "anyways, we better proceed with caution." barbero said closing his eyes to probably look cool or to seem like he didn't care. I'm not sure what it could be. But all I know is that it annoyed me.  "no need to be so nervous, right uncle?" Tigre said, a bit apprehensive.  "well. It is the big family that controls Chicago. We wouldn't want anything to offend them." I listened to this and looked down. I started to hear the sounds of cars.  "hey, there's someone here." uncle and the rest of them looked at me. Angelo seemed to stare at me, protectively.  "Well it seems they are here." uncle said in a monotone voice.

I stood next to Nero depressed and looked down to the floor.  "hey, are you ok.." he held his hand up and I turned my head with my eyes closed and looked down, Nero looked at me and frowned  "(y/n)-" "I hear them coming, look forward.. First impressions are everything. " I cut him off while I stood there and fixed my dress and hair, I straightened my back and looked forward. Nero heard me and frowned but looked ahead I saw the door opening and I did what I would usually do whenever a situation like this occurs. I put a smile on and looked forward and held my hands in front of my dress. Nero looked at me shocked for a moment and I ignored him  "hello! Welcome." The don and most likely Strega behind him looked to me and nodded with a smile. Nero held his hand out  "Don Galassia, it's an honor to meet you." They shook hands and I watched with my fake smile. I looked at them while I felt Angelo's eyes behind me. I looked behind me to see him just- glaring.  "you're Vincent's boy huh? You look just like him when he was younger." he looked to me and kissed my hand. I tilted my head to giggle. "and you must be the beautiful (y/n) that I've heard was gonna marry this brute.'' I laughed at this and said  "oh now stop that. He's not that bad." I held my lips and giggled. Nero held a smile and I stopped to look down.  "he is honestly a bit bossy but I know he'll do anything for the people he cares for. Even if sometimes it seems cruel.
I maybe just a dumb emotional girl, but, it's hard to see that sometimes. I don't understand it. Yet in the end I can't be mad at him. I love him dearly." the don looked at me and gave me a light smile.  "I know it's hard to be in this business with such a kind heart like yours.. I hope you always will have that kindness." Nero looked at me while the don pulled away, I avoided Nero's gaze and went on smiling while I stood next to Nero, no. I have not forgave him, not yet. I looked at him now and we locked eyes. We heard a cough behind us and we broke our silent conversation.  "so about Ronaldo.." Nero was about to say. "Don't worry about it. You took responsibility for that yourself. Let's forget the past and work together, from the words of your lady I have no doubt we will get along." I smiled and closed my eyes when they looked at me.  "that's too kind, isn't it Nero?"Nero tensely said  "I'm grateful to hear you say that." Strega had a weird look in those baby blue eyes, and his chestnut hair. HE compared to the Don of Galassias really scared me.  "this is my nephew, Strega. A really capable man. I hope you youngsters get along." Nero shook his hand and he kissed mine. We locked eyes and I jumped while I blushed. Angelo huffed behind me and Strega said  "something wrong, maam?" I stuttered and couldn't form an answer. I guess this amused him because he smirked and stood up looking down at me. Nero saw this and pulled me to his side. I sighed and held my cheeks. Nero was gonna speak up to talk to me but the door was heard opening and Vincent opened the door walking on his cane. I saw his condition and frowned. He just keeps getting worse. I watched as the Don of the Galassias and the Vanettis talk like they were childhood friends. I smiled at this lightly. While they talked Nero went to go get some booze. I stood there listening in and smiled. I saw Vincent now start to cough. I jolted and saw him sweating and holding a napkin over his mouth.  Don.. he looked at the napkin and his face paled. Everyone else in the room was worried now. When that was done I came over making Del Toro who was helping Vincent jump.  "Hey! Sir please go sit down." Vincent said he was fine but I got angry and yelled for him to sit. This made Strega and the don of the galassias jump. Vincent nodded and he sat down. I was fuming and tapped his head with a cloth. They laughed and Nero smirked. "Ah, going against an angry woman is always a losing battle." Vincent sighed and said "especially this one." I glared  "what does that supposed to mean, if you're implying I'm un lady like, That's not true!" After this was done, Don Galassia was led out by Angelo.
I wanted to represent Nero, as his fiancé, this seemed only proper. I stopped to see them circle near Angelo, I hid so I could hear in. "Are you ready to come to Chicago?" The Don said to Angelo and I looked at him not understanding. Angelo stood there and looked down. "I could never leave this place." I pouted are they planning to take him to join their side!  "Nero Vanetti, seems like an interesting guy. Yet a naïve child like him will slip up sooner or later." I stared at Strega and pretended to punch him in my head. WHY, why  am I getting defensive over Nero?! Maybe because I hate people that use other's hospitality like this I DON'T KNOW. I sighed while I continued to listen and glared the whole time.  "Look ahead, Avilio. To the future. This town is too small for you." Angelo looked up to that and stood there while they left. I walked out and looked to Angelo. I feel the same. Get out of here Angelo before you do something, Something worse that you can't get out of, cause when you do. I'm coming with you.. I looked at him about to go in and we locked eyes. He now knows I heard everything.  "Angelo." i said in a whisper so no one who would be around could hear.