Matteo's Eyes

Chapter 1

This is the second book of a series!! First book is called Eve Black. Make sure to read that one before this one!

I wake up bright and early to get ready for another day in the life of a mafia child. I don't mind it that much though. My siblings, Angelina and Matteo are always busy learning how to run a mafia. I have all the free time in the world and I mostly spend it reading at the library. I go there almost every day and mom normally comes with me. We go and sit in the alcove together and read. Mom tries her best to make sure I am not disincluded but it's hard because she has to train Angelina on how to be a mafia boss and Dad has to teach Matteo. I am definitely closer with my mom than I am with my dad. I love Dad but he's always so serious. Mom is really the only person who can make him smile.

Mom always says I am a lot like her but without the trauma. I ask her what trauma and she refuses to tell me. She says I'm 'too young. I'm 15, I'm not too young!

"Ivory! Are you coming?" Dad calls up the steps.

"Yes, I'm coming!"

Today we are going to meet up with the Orlov's. Mr. Orlov is Uncle Micheal's best friend. Mr. and Mrs. Orlov have two kids, Alina who is 15, and Shay who is hot. I mean he's 17, the same age as Angelina and Matteo. Matteo and Shay are best friends. They have grown up together and have done everything together.

We are also meeting up with Enzo and his wife Lauren! I love Lauren she is so nice and she hasn't grown up in the mafia so she isn't busy and always talking about business like the rest of the adults. Angelina is best friends with Gia. I think Gia is kind of a brat but Angelina doesn't.

I head downstairs to see everyone waiting on me. My dad has a stern look on his face but then again when doesn't he have that look on his face. Angelina and Matteo are too busy bickering about who's going to be the better leader to see me come downstairs.

"Alright, let's head out," Mom says with a smile on her face.

Mom always says I have fathers eyes but her face. I am glad about that. Mom is beautiful. Whatever trauma she went through it didn't make her age at all. Her long black hair and her tattoos make her unmistakably gorgeous.

Dad is always by her side no matter where we go. I don't understand why but they are rarely ever apart. It is almost like they are scared to be away from each other.

During the car ride, I adjust my hair and outfit to make sure I look good for Shay. I mean for myself. Who am I kidding? I have a major crush on him but he sees me as a little sister. He is also a total player. He goes from girl to girl never spending longer than a week on one girl. And on top of that Gia is always throwing herself at him and even Angelina a little bit too. It's gross.

When we get to the Orlov's house I take a deep breath. Everyone else starts to head in except for Mom and I.

"You coming, sweetie?" She says as she holds out her hand. I stare at the Italian Mafia insignia on her wrist that is wrapped in vines and she recently had little roses added on the vines.

"Yeah." she gives me a reassuring smile. I hold her hand as we walk in.

Mom leans down and whispers in my ear, "Don't be nervous. If Shay has any brains he won't ever pick Gia or Angelina, try just aren't his type. I think you guys would be cute together."

Mom always knows what I am thinking. I smile at her as we walk in the door that Dad is holding open for us.

We walk into the dining hall and all sit down in the same spots as usual. I sit next to Alina and on my other side is the end of the table. Across from me is Shay and next to him, Matteo. Next to Matteo is Angelina and lastly across from Angelina is Gia. After that, the parents all sit on the other end.

As I eat I talk with Alina, "So how are things with that guy from school you were telling about?" I ask her smiling.

She beams at the mention of him, "Amazing! He asked me on a date!"

"No way! You have to let me help you get ready!"

"Well duh!" We both giggle.

"Woah, who's going on a date?" Matteo asks us.

I roll my eyes, "None of your business Matteo."

Matteo is a VERY overprotective brother. I love him and he loves me but sometimes he needs to give me some space and leave my life alone. One time a guy from school asked me on a date and Matteo threatened to shoot the guy if he ever talked to me again. No guy has talked to me since. Other than Linus. Ew don't get me started on him.

"No, no. Tell us." Shay smirks as he edges us on.

I glance at Alina who sighs, "Fine. I have a date with a guy from school. But don't tell my dad!"

"Okay, we won't."

"Promise?" she asks.

"Promise."

"Promise."

"Promise," I say even though she knows I won't tell anyone.

"What are you talking about Shay?" Gia joins our conversation, batting her eyelashes at Shay.

I see Shay visibly cringe and I try my best to hold back a laugh.

"Nothing." He says shortly looking away from her.

I have to look away to keep from bursting out laughing.

"Well, we could talk you know. Maybe somewhere private if you'd like." How desperate can this girl be?

I look at Shay and I can't help but explode laughing. His eyes are wide and he looks mortified. When I start laughing he glares at me but then he also smiles a bit.

"I, uh, I'm still eating so I can't go anywhere."

All the kids except for Shay and Gia try our best to stifle our laughs. Gia glares at me, "What are you laughing at you little brat?"

"Nothing, I was just admiring how amazing you are at scaring guys off. I'll make sure to come to you for tips if I ever need to." I smirk at her and watch her face turn beet red.

"Ugh!" She stands up and leaves the table in a fit. When she leaves the room we all laugh.

"That was really rude of you Ivory!" Angelina says as she gets up to go after Gia.

My smile fades. Angelina has always chosen Gia over me. Always helps Gia instead of me. Always treats Gia like a sister, and not me.

"I thought it was funny," Shay says and I feel him kick me from under the table.

Normally I would kick him back but all I do is offer him a small smile in return.

"Yeah, that was hilarious. She totally deserved it!" Alina adds.

Matteo just chuckles knowing if he says anything Angelina will get mad at him.

Those two have been inseparable. Matteo and Angelina tell each other everything and are quite literally each other's other half. But neither of them are as close with Mom and Dad as I am and that I am grateful for.

I know the families are kind of confusing but here you guys go for reference:
Lorenzo's family:
Wife: Lauren
Child: Gia

Micheal (Eves brother) Family:
Wife: Mrs. Dominic

Matteo and Eves family:
Children: Twins (Angelina and Matteo) and Ivory

The Orlovs:
Mr. and Mrs. Orlove
Children: Shay and Alina

just so you know Micheal stays in Russia, for the most part, to handle the Mafia there but Eve does her work from Italy with Matteo. I'm ngl I was writing chapter 9 when I realized I forgot about Micheal so let's just say she's in Russia lmao