Mafia's Art [COMPLETED]

30: Silence

There she is. He found her. Angelo noticed him first and then tapped her hand, whispering something to her. Of course he saw them.

Santino walks toward their table and silently takes one of the seats, Mateo standing a few feet from them. Charlene and Angelo tense up, before she can say anything..

"So you just leave without telling me, no guards or anything..."

*silence

"Did you forget everything that's happened, you could get killed!"

Charlene stares at her coffee nervously, squirming and fidgeting in her seat.

"Fine then. Let's go home." With that he takes her hand and they head to Santino's car. Mateo staying behind to drive back Charlene's car. Perfect opportunity for Angelo.

"So... You know... Charlene was actually supposed to take me back home."

Mateo says nothing but stare at Angelo and walks out to the car. Causing Angelo to run behind him like a child, he can't say he didn't like being chased by him. Definitely worth it. They both enter the car and sit in a few seconds of awkward silence. Mateo, starts the engine and backs out.

"Wait! You don't even know where I live."

*silence

"So... Are you a robot or something?"

*silence

"You're so quiet, I wonder why."

*still silence.
Angelo is getting impatient at this point. He really is interested in Mateo, and all he wants is for him to just talk. Yet Angelo being Angelo, ain't gonna give up just yet.

"You know Mateo, I admire you. Quiet men are sexy... and I'm very much into blondes too."

*silence

"Still not gonna say anything huh? Well, I wonder what you would say if I-" Mateo holds his hand by the wrist, stopping it from grabbing his thigh. Angelo gasps at this, putting his free hand on his chest dramatically.

"I wouldn't do that if I were you. Unless you don't wanna be able to sit down for a few days." Mateo says and Angelo's cheeky smirk drops. He frees his hand and plops back to his passenger seat.

"AHA! See, I knew you were gay."

Mateo doesn't say anything but glance at him from time to time. The rest of the car ride continues like that, silence, glances and a little bit of teasing.

The car stops in front of Angelo's house in a very beautiful and wealthy suburban neighborhood. Mateo turns the engine off and stays silent, only looking ahead. Angelo turns towards him and stares.

"Well, bye then... *silence* I'm leaving, bye..." *silence* He stares at him some more.

"Wow, you know after this whole ride I thought we bonded. I was wrong I guess, I won't give up easily still. Bye for now thou-"

He suddenly feels a wet pair of lips on his. Angelo not being an idiot kisses back, the kiss is wet, rough and full of a wanting passion. Mateo pulls back as the two now need to catch a breath from that.

"Bye Angelo."

"Bye Mateo."

That said, he gets out and watches the car drive away. Only turning towards his house when the car is out of his sight.

"So.. The best friend and the guard huh!? Looks like we got us a new target."

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Meanwhile Charlene's POV

This has been a very awkward ride so far. I have no idea what to say, why am I even nervous? I just went out, plus I'm fine. No biggie.

"Really Charlene, no biggie?" Oops, guess I said that out loud.

"Yes. Yes you did Charlene." Damnit. I know it's not a great time, but him calling my full name turns me on. Definitely not a good time girl.

"Look Santi, I'm sorry ok. For real, but it was a public place this time."

"So was the last one." Shit.

"Ok ok. You're right, but this time I wasn't alone."

He sighs and stops the car on the side of the road. Turning to look at me and puts his hand on my thigh.

"The point is, that I worry about you and you just disappearing with no guards, AGAIN. It's not making me worry less and I love you but you are so stubborn my love. Guess we'll have to fuck that habit away."

Just like that, he turns back, starts the engine and drives the car back into the road. I could feel myself blushing and already wet from that statement. Jesus this man!

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We arrive back to the mansion and I can already see the family all waiting outside. Gosh I honestly forgot them for a sec there.

As soon as the car stops Martina strides towards my door, opens it up and pulls me out to give me a hug... A very tight hug.

"Young lady, you... You are in so much trouble!! Are you okay, you had us so worried."

"I'm fine ma." Immediately after that we both pull back and look at each other wide eyed, shit.

"Sorry Martina, I didn't mean-"

"Oh it's okay dear, you can call me ma or mom anyday." I didn't mean to, but still I managed to let a tear escape my eye. She wipes it off emidiately and smiles at me.

"Okay, glad you guys are dating now, but can we talk about how Charlene just stressed us all like that." It was Santino's brother, Silvio.

"Oh hush now child, you leave my daughter alone!" Martina says back, pointing a finger at him.

My daughter... My daughter... My daughter...
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Flashback

"Mom... Mom wake up, keep your eyes open ma. The medics are on the way."

"My daughter, I- I'm sorry. Your- your dad and I didn't want this life to follow us. I love you, your my only daughter. My daughter."

"MOM! MOM, NOOOO..."

END
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"Well then, let's head inside shall we, now that my daughter is back and safe."

Just as she said that and we're all about to head inside, Mateo arrives with my car. About time, I actually even forgot we left him at the coffee shop. What took him so long? Maybe he took Angelo home, I totally forgot I also have to take him home. I forget a lot of things lately.

He steps out the car and comes to stand beside Santino, he looks weird. Weirder than usual, which is very rare. Anyways we all head inside finally, and Martina drags me to the kitchen. With Claudia, Mateo's mom right behind us. What crazy idea do these women have in those old minds of theirs.

"So... We remember hearing that you went to culinary school... Meaning that you are a qualified chef, isn't that right?"

"Well ye-"

"Good then, today.. You will cook with us. Isn't that fun." She squeals, they both do.
Oh fuck.

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I wouldn't say that was not fun, but it was definitely tiring. Those ladies are crazy, you could swear they're teenagers

"Oh my goodness, this food is so good!! Thanks mom."

"Oh no Gio, this is all Charlene. We just helped a little."

"Thanks my love." Santino says, kissing my cheek.

"I have something to tell you!"