Italian Melanin

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Passion's POV
After a long, and I mean LONG ass night I was finally able to knock out. We figured out who broke into the shop and the fear that coursed through my veins was enough to scare the mafia into early retirement. What I didn't tell anyone was that it was him, but it shouldn't be possible because he is in jail. He got life without parole, so how the hell did he do this. The night before we were able to clean up majority of the mess that was made and I have help coming in the morning to fix the shop.

To say I was stressed would be an understatement. It took me forever to close my eyes, and every time I did I saw his face. So, here I am, up looking at the ceiling with about 15 minutes of sleep wondering when the nightmare was going to end. Cue dramatic scream and eye roll.

BANG BANG BANG

"PASSION, OPEN THE DOOR. NOW"! I heard a voice yell.

Remind you, it's 4:00am in the FUCKING MORNING! Let me say it one more time, so when I do what I do it's justified. IT'S 4:00 AM IN THE FUCKING MORNING AND SOMEONE IS BANGING ON MY DOOR! Soooo, I pulled the glockiana out and walked toward my door with the safety off. I opened the door and was ready to fire until the gun was snatched out of my hand and I felt arms snake around my waist.

"Teo"? I said relieved.

I couldn't calm my heart, and I knew I was having another panic attack. I felt him pull back and looked up to see a worried look on his face. He didn't say anything l, he just stroked my face and guided me to relaxation. Once I couldn't hear my own heartbeat I opened my mouth to speak.

"Are you okay"? We asked at the same time.

"You first". He said guiding me to the lounge room.

"Well someone tried to burn the shop down. Luckily, no one was in there and no one outside got hurt. I know who did it and I haven't been able to sleep much because of it". I said all in one breath.

"What do you mean you know who did it"? He said raising a perfectly arched eyebrow.

"My ex, he's in jail, well supposed to be, I saw the message he left and knew it was him". I sad worried.

"What's his name"? Teo said with a skeptical look on his face.

"Why"? I asked confused.

"Can you just tell me Passion". He said anxiously.

"His name is Hakeem, we dated years ago, and he wasn't a good person. I'm not ashamed to talk about it. He was abusive, physically, mentally, emotionally, sexually, all of the above. He controlled everything and treated me as an object instead of a person". I said looking Teo in the eyes.

"Okay". He said angrily.

"One day I decided I had enough, and I decided to leave. I had found out I was pregnant and I knew that I had to protect my baby and myself. I was headed out the door when he walked in. He wasn't supposed be back for another 2 hours. He took one look at my bags and closed the door and locked the dead bolt". I said breathing harder.

"You're safe now Passion, breathe. Please"! Yep said calmly.

"Let's just say that night I lost my babies. When I got to the hospital I learned I had twins, and ended up losing both because of how badly I was beaten". I finished feeling hollow.

"Okay, he couldn't beat you. Look where he is and look where you are. I am so sorry for your loss because NO one deserves that. But, you came out on the other side more successful than he would ever be. You don't have to worry about being alone, because you never will be again". He said staring into my soul.

"Teo, we just met and-

"Do I look like I give a fuck amore, because I don't. I know what I want and who I want, do you"? He asked me grabbing my chin and pulling my lips closer to his.