Sparkles : Shine (Book #3) The Russo Series {Completed}

Chapter 26

Richard smiles as he hugs his crying mother in his arms, who does not let him go so he just stands with her in his arms.

"They will be late, Alana" Richie points and Alana pulls away as she wipes her tears away before she cups Richard's face.

"You do not get involved in things you are not sure of and when you need help you call ASAP, I don't care how bad it is, you call one of your brothers, your father, or even me" she points and Richard chuckles.

"Mom, I am not going to a war you know"

"Just because I don't say anything does not mean I don't see or understand. I was once part of that place; I was part of that life. You just be careful, there will be people who laughs with you before they stab you on your back and still keeping laughing" she explains making him sigh.

"I know mom, don't worry"

"I can never stop worrying about you. You even got shot so just be extra careful" she worries and he nods before kissing on her forehead.

"You take care of yourself and dad, just cry in private. You can always come stay with us" he states and Alana sniffs nodding as she caresses his cheek before she steps back and Richie wraps his arms around her.

"Arson will contact you once you land there, call if there is any problem or confusion" Richie asks his son who nods before hugging Richie.

"Stay alert" Richie whispers as he lets Richard go.

"You sure you don't want to see me off at the airport?" Richard asks his mother who shakes her head no.

"I will just pretend you are going off on some meeting or vacation and not leaving us" she points and Richard shakes his head.

"We are not leaving you, I am just giving you all a break from me" Naomi grins as she hugs Alana.

"Take good care of him" Alana asks Naomi.

"Don't worry, I will call you even if he so much as sneeze" she promises and Alana sighs before she waves them goodbye.

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"Take these, these are some of our contacts beside Arson, you need anything they will be of help. Don't do anything that will bring trouble at your doors, just remember now you have a wife. Don't loose the calm and cool you always have" Ricardo points as he grips the back of his brother's neck.

"You take care of mom"

"If things go well, I will see if she wants to come stay with you for a while" Ricardo states and Richard nods before he hugs his brother.

"I will miss you all" Richard sighs as he pulls away and Ricardo squeezes Richard's shoulder before letting his brother go.

"Precious" Ricardo calls as the girls does not stop chattering up.

"Take care" Gabby smiles at Richard who nods before he grabs the bag and Naomi's hand waving their goodbye.

"Mile high is so worth it" Gabby shouts at the couple before Richard wince while Naomi giggles.

"Bold of you to give tips on sex while you have kept your husband on arm's length" Ricardo comments and Gabby puts both her arms out.

"I told you I have small hands not my fault if you think they are long and strong enough to hold you back" Gabby shrugs her shoulder as she turns to walk away and Ricardo grips her waist pulling her back to his side.

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Naomi unlocks the seat belt as the announcement saying it's safe to unbuckle comes in, she turns to her husband and holds his hand squeezing it to get his attention.