The Mafia's Teacher

CHAPTER 30

*Stacey's POV*

My Stacey

My Stacey

Did he really just say that? I think my heart is going to stop working. Maybe he said it by accident, maybe he didn't mean it. That's probably right, no one will like me like that again. Not after what Jace did to me, I am damaged goods.

We are currently all sitting round Lorenzo's dinner table. Daisy is happily chomping on her food without a care in the world. And I'm repeating the one phrase. Don't get me wrong, I like Lorenzo, but he doesn't like me. Come on Stacey! He has a daughter, and his "business" to run.

I'm just a temporary bump in the road, literally.

We all finished our food and Lorenzo said Keo could crash here for tonight. I love Keo and I'm glad he hasn't completely obliterated me for staying here.

Mateo seems somewhat bewitched by Keo. I mean, little almond is currently curled up on his lap while Mateo sits on the couch. Cute sight.

Daisy went up to bed and I decided to go say good night to her.

Trailing up the stairs and towards Daisy's door, I got prepared to put on my teacher voice. Just as I was about to knock, I came face to face with Lorenzo.

"Oh sorry, I didn't realise you were in here. I was just coming to say goodnight to Daisy. It looks like she is sleeping like a log, so I will probably head to bed. Goodnight Lorenzo." I gave him a weak smile and turned to head down the corridor. But that's when I felt a rough but comforting hand grab my wrist.

"Let me walk you" Lorenzo piped up.

"Oh- ok" We walked hand in hand, or should I say hand and wrist up the corridor. Then we arrived at my room.

"Well this is me. I just wanted to thankyou for everything Lorenzo. I know I have been annoying and disrupted you and Daisy's life. But hopefully I will be out of your hair soon." I turned to enter like I did at Daisy's door.

"You will never be annoying bambina. You being here is the most alive I have felt in a while."

"But-" just as I was about to continue I was silenced by lips.

They belong to Lorenzo.

It was blissful and sweet, full of unspoken emotions. It was the complete opposite to Lorenzo's personality.

We eventually pulled away and I smiled up at him. I used this smile to hide how flustered I was.

"Goodnight my love." He said before simply walking away. I didn't miss the loving smile he gave me though.

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