Brandi ( third book to Giovanni Ricci Family Mafia)

chapter 2 : the truth

We watch the first two seasons before  leaving. " He's crazy," I nod my head agreeing with Rome. We get in the car,"when are you leaving?" "Tomorrow night." " Why didn't you tell me sooner?" " It's a last minute trip. I shouldn't be gone that long." I poke my lips out while I look out the window." Butterfly,I'm sorry that I got to leave so soon. When I get back I'll take you out wherever you want to go." " You going to take me to the new art exhibit?" " Yes, I'll take you to see the new art exhibit," he grabs my thigh. I smile looking out the window. The rest of the ride to Giovanni's was  quiet. He stops at the gate and a  couple guards come over checking the car. After seeing me they let us through. Romeo parks by the stairs," Butterfly, I'm going to miss you." 

He  turns to face me pulling my body to him ." You going to miss me," he kisses my lips." Yes," I giggle. He smiles before grabbing my face pulling me into a passionate kiss. After a few minutes I pull away," I'll see you in a few or week." " Okay," I smile, getting out of the car. I walk up the stairs going into the house. I hear noise coming from the living so I quietly close the door. I tip top up the stairs then rush to my room. I close the door leaning my back on it. I take a deep  breath before pushing off the door. I go to my dresser pulling out my night clothes. A knock at the door scares me, how do they know I'm here? I drop my clothes on the bed going to the door. I open it up to  Camille walking in with a sleepy Deo on her hip. 

I open the door letting her in," Mille, I'm sorry that I didn't tell you that I was leaving." She sits in the chair placing Deo on her lap," Brandi, it's fine that you want to see Romeo. I know that he won't let nothing happen to you but you have to understand the type of life that he and Gio live. I'm just trying to make sure that you're safe." " I know," I look down at my hands. " From now on I'll tell you about my whereabouts." " Good now why did Romeo have to bring you home the other night," Mille looks at me. I take a deep breath," I went over to my tutor's friend's house and they wanted to go out. We went to this club where one of their male friends kept trying to flirt with me. 

I saw Romeo and left the club but that friend followed me." Mille grabs my hand," did he?" " No, we fought and I ran back to the club and Romeo handled him." " Good, what are you going to do now?" I let Mille's hand go and sit on the bed," get a new tutor for now and stay away from them." " Good we don't need Romeo fighting freshmen," I laugh at the thought. " Yeah," Deo starts whining." Let me get out of here," Millie stands up patting Deo's back. " Night sis. Night neph," I hug them before they leave. That's a relief, I changed into my night clothes before getting in bed. My eyes start to get heavy as I put on reruns of Love & Hip Hop.

I roll over, turning my alarm off. I lay back down before getting out of bed. I go to the bathroom shower, wash my face and brush my teeth then go back to my bedroom. After drying off, I throw on a bra and panties. I grab a black pair of leggings, a tank top and socks. I go in the closet grabbing a green Nike hoodie and all black air max. I stand in front of the mirror looking at my hair. It's sticking up everywhere, I need to do something with this. I comb and brush my hair into a bun then throw on my necklace and bracelet. I grab my phone and charger going down stairs. I walk into the dinning room," get the bottle," Tisha yells. " Morning," I take a seat in the chair at the end of the table." There go miss fast ass herself." My mouth hangs open," Tisha leaves her only." 

Mille and Gio walk in sitting next to me. "I'm just saying next time she leaves without telling us. I'll put my foot in her ass." " Tisha you love me too much to put your hands on me." She smacks her lips taking the bottle from Angel. I fill my plate with french toast and bacon. While I eat, everyone talks to each other," you ready to go?" I wipe my face," let me grab my stuff out of the guest house." I get up from the table going into the kitchen out the back door speed walking to the guest house. I open the door going to the coffee table, grabbing my books and computer, throwing them in my bookbag. I make sure I grab everything before going back to the house.

I walk in the dining room saying goodbye to everyone." Call me when you are finished with classes," Millie tells me. "Okay," I walk out of  the dinning room to the front door where the driver stands. " Hey Alex." " Hey Brandi," he opens the door letting me through first. We walk  down the stairs to the car and he holds the backseat door open for me," thanks." He nods closing the door after I get in. I put my headphones on while he drives to campus. After twenty minutes, he parked a few streets away from my class," thanks.See you tre di pomeriggio." " Sí," he smiles. I get out of the car walking to the history building. I would put history as my first class on monday. The other students buzz around me talking to each as I head to class. I walk into the classroom sitting at the back table.

 I pull my book out and notebook. A few minutes later, students start to fill the room. I look over my notes from last class when somebody sits next to me. Please don't let it be Joliet or one of her friends. I look at a boy I have never seen before. His long black hair pulled into a bun on top of his head,blue eyes changed to green and his sun kissed skin. Makes him mouth watering. He starts speaking Italian," sorry I only speak english." I look back at my notes," that's cool. I visited the states every summer." " Really where, " I look back at him. " My aunt stays in New York but we always go to LA." " I'm from New York," he smiles, showing his sparkling white teeth. 

Joliet walks in and bee line to me," Brandi." " Joliet," I look at her. " You want to sit with me?" " No I'm fine right here," she sits at the table in front of us." If you need any help I'm right here," she looks back at me. " I'm sure I'll be fine today." The teacher comes and class begins. After a long hour and a half, the class ends. " Thanks for helping," I close my notebook. " You're welcome. My name is Enzo by the way." " I'm Brandi," I put my books in my bag. "I hope I see you around," he says before leaving. I throw my bag over my shoulder then walk out of class. My next class ain't for the next half an hour. " Brandi," Joliet walks over to me. I keep walking," I'm sorry for what Ross did to you. He didn't mean it."

 I stop turning around to her," he didn't mean to try to rape me." I tilt my head to the side waiting for her response," he said that you kept  pulling away from him. So you might have took it the wrong way." I pointed my finger at her,'' Ross was trying to have his way with me. If I didn't run away he would have raped me and told everyone that it was consent." " Brandi." " Joliet  stop talking. From today on you're not my tutor. I don't want your help or need it." I walk away going to my next class. They must take me for a fool. Like I don't know when someone is trying to take advantage of me. I shake the thought out of my head going into my basic math class.