Mr Mafia and Me

Chapter 5

The ride to his house was pretty far. Almost an hour. I'm glad that Nova wanted to take her nap so it's been a peaceful ride. Giovanni still holds my hand and every once in a while will rub circles on the back of my hand with his thumb. It felt nice. Then I would have to remind myself that this is supposed to be just a friendship. He just made things difficult. Not that I was necessarily complaining about it either.

"Are you okay, bellissima?" Giovanni's voice broke the silence. I smile at him. (Beautiful)

"I'll only continue to be okay if you tell me what you just said." He laughs as I finish the sentence. He looks at me, then the road.

"It means beautiful." Giovanni face had a worried look as if he thought I was mad. I squeezed his hand a little to get him out of his own mind.

"Thank you. And yes I am. I'm just enjoying the scenery as we drive by. It's also nice that Nova is napping before we get there so hopefully she's in a better mood." I laugh as I look in the back seat to see her still passed out.

"She wasn't in too awful in the car before she fell asleep." He says as he glances for the 100th time in the back seat in the rear view mirror.

"I was more worried with out a nap at all that she would be a screaming mess at your house. I wouldn't want to do that to you guys. Plus it's just me now and I'm not ready for the 1st meltdown by myself like that." I say as I look out the window. Dammit Morgan get yourself together. Today was supposed to be good. Not you on the verg of crying in the front seat. I feel Giovanni grab onto my thigh to get my attention. I wipe my face before looking him.

"Do not worry about melt downs at my house. I have a 2 year old remember? He has the same fits. You are also not alone. I'm here to help. I meant everything I've said to you since I've met you. You are not alone Morgan. As long as I'm here, you and Nova will not be alone." When he finished talking he squeezed my thigh again. I smiled at him.

"Thank you Giovanni. You are a good man." I say as the car comes to a stop. I look to see that we have arrived at a huge house. Looked more like a castle than a house. I look over at Giovanni's to see him already looking at me smiling.

"Ready to go, bellissima? I'll grab Nova if you grab her bag." He smiles at me.

"Here goes nothing I suppose." I say as I open more door. Giovanni rushed over to get Nova out of the car. When he got her out she looked at me, smiled, and laid her head on Giovanni's shoulder. It was definitely a sweet sight to see. Leo and Nick get out of their car and head up the stairs to open the door for us.

When they open the doors my breath was almost taken from me. I have only seen houses like this in movies. It is absolutely beautiful. Marble white stairs and floors, white and golden accents everywhere, beautiful furniture, this is almost a dream. I look over at Giovanni to see him looking at me take everything in.

"Do you like it?" He asks. I laugh a little.

"This is absolutely beautiful. You house is lovely. I couldn't imagine how you keep it this way with a 2 year old." I'm still looking around because it still hasn't hit that this is real.

"That's what maids are for. Do you want Nova to wake up or put her in Enzo's room with him? He's still asleep from his nap too and probably will be for a couple of hours. I do have a nanny that takes care of him and sits in his room waiting for him to wake up." He asks. I look at Nova who is still sleeping really well. Gosh I almost don't want her to wake up.

"I don't feel comfortable leaving Nova with someone I don't know. I understand you know her, but I do not." I say as I walk up to him.

"Let's meet her then. After meeting her you can decide if you feel comfortable or not. Also know my house has cameras in which I could access at any time on my phone. I could give you the app and password that way you can look on your phone whenever you need." Giovanni suggests. I look at him confused.