Aces & Spades

Disneyland

Isabella:

Over the next few weeks, Massimo and I hadn't had much time to spend together. He was always either questioning the man downstairs, or out with the men on 'missions'. But it always felt as though he was trying to get away from me.

"Earth to Bella!" Maria snaps her fingers in front of me, pulling me back to reality. "Did you even hear what I said?" She questions.

"Y-yes." I mutter out as I pull out one of the stools from beneath the kitchen island.

"Anyway, Luca and I were wondering if you and Massimo would like to join us on a double date. They've both been caught up in work so, it would be good for them to let loose."

I nod my head whilst watching her crack the eggs into the sizzling pan. The nauseating smell fills my nose, causing me to retch. I slap my hand over my mouth to stop the sickening feeling.

"Are you okay?" Maria asks as she quickly pours me a glass of water.

I take a small sip before wiping the corners of my mouth with the back of my hand. "I'm fine it's nothing." I reassure her. She raises her eyebrow whilst she turns on the kitchen hood.

"So, you'll talk to Massimo?"

"I don't think Massimo is the type to go on a double date."

Maria swiftly turns to face me with pleading eyes. "Please Isabella. We haven't gone out in forever!"

"I know, I know. I'll talk to him." I watch as her eyes light up, she lets out a small squeal before dragging me into a hug.

I feel the unwanted bile rise up my throat, as I step back.

"I'm going to get some air." I say before I head towards the garden.

Massimo:

"And you're sure that this is her exact location?" I question one of my men and he nods his head in agreement.

I roll up the map from the table, handing it back to him.

"Get Luca in here."

He scurries out of my office, and soon enough, Luca strolls in taking a seat in front of me.

"We are going to Spain tonight."

His eyes widen in confusion. "Why?"

I let out a small sigh. "They found Mariana."

"Massimo this isn't a good idea-"

"I wasn't asking for your input. You can either come with me or stay." I say sternly. I know it isn't good to get mixed up with another mafia. Especially with the history between mine and Spades. But this isn't for me, it's for Isabella.

"You're going to get us all into danger." Luca reiterates.

"So be it. I have the most powerful Mafia in New York. Pensi che mi spaventino?"

[Translation: Do you think that they scare me?]

"Fine. But I get the good seat on the jet this time." He says as I let out a small chuckle.

"You're a dick."

"Thank you kind Massimo." He replies before getting up. "Oh, and Maria wanted to do this double date thing. She wanted me to ask you since you scare the shit out of her."

"I need to speak with Isabella first." I reply. Speaking of which, I haven't seen her all day. I wonder what she's up to.

"Remember to get the men ready to be at the airport at ten. I need to go and release Alejandro." I say as I get up from my seat, grabbing my blazer from the back of my chair.