My Lover is the Son of a Mafia Leader

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"What time will your shift end?" I tried to hold the phone between my ear and shoulder as I listen to Ivo. I'm currently counting how many teabags we have left in the coffee shop so I can file for an order.

"At two pm, but I have a class. So, I'll probably get home late." I say as I rolled my eyes at my workmate Leah who is grinning knowingly at me.

'Boyfriend?' she whispered. My cheeks felt hot at the question. I told her no and turned my back against her, so she'll stop teasing me. It has been three days since I moved to Ivo's penthouse after the encounter I had with my Uncle. I don't think I can go back to his house after what he did to me.

For the past three days, since I moved, Ivo makes sure we eat dinner together. I find it thoughtful, and I told him the other night he didn't have to do it because I know he has things to do, and I don't want to be in the way of it.

I still don't know what Ivo is doing. I know he belongs in the Mafia, but he hasn't mentioned anything about it to me. I want to ask him, but at the same time, I do not want to be nosy. I want him to be the one to tell me. I trust him, so I decided to wait. I want to enjoy whatever this thing we have. I don't even know how to call it. I pray that everything's okay.

Unconsciously, my left hand touched my lips. I wonder how soft Ivo's lips will be if he kissed me. I didn't even realize that Leah is now in front of me, smiling evilly. I immediately acted nonchalantly.

"I see. I'm sorry, but I can't join you tonight for dinner. Something came up, and I have to meet the others." I can sense his regret, and I smiled.

"It's okay. I'm planning to eat with my friends tonight. I guess I'll just see you when I can?"

"Yeah, take care."

I nodded, "You too." I ended the call and placed my phone inside the pocket of my apron. I'm trying my best not to blush like crazy, but Leah is making it so difficult.

"OMG, Skyla! You're blushing like a tomato!" I immediately covered my face with my hands.

"Stop it, Leah! Papagalitan na naman tayo nito eh. Wala na raw tayo inatupag kundi ang mag-daldalan."

"Ano ka ba, Skyla! Okay lang yan, wala pa si boss saka yung feeling boss. Sige na, sabihin mo na sa akin. Sino yun?"

I removed my hands from my face and looked at Leah, "He's just a friend, okay?"

"Weh? Friend? Tapos kung mamula ka talo mo pa yung teenager. Jusko."

I feel like I'm talking to the other version of Alexavia, which is Leah. I think I need to consider the idea of letting them meet. Baka mabaliw lang ako if silang dalawa ang mang-aasar sa akin. Hindi ko kakayanin.

Leah was about to say something when the front door opened. A man probably around his late 40's or early 50's came. He's wearing a gray suit and holding a black suitcase.

"Ay nako mukhang turista yan. Hindi ako magaling sa English. Ikaw na bahala dyan, Skyla."

Leah then left me. I rolled my eyes at her and immediately smiled at the man as he approached my counter. "Good morning, and welcome to No-Doze Coffee Shop. Can I take your order?"

He smiled warmly at me, "Just black coffee, please."

"Alright, how about a slice of bread with cream cheese? It goes well with your black coffee, Sir."

He stared at me like he couldn't believe I offered him something so disgusting, but the internet says anything goes well with black coffee. There's this website that tells a slice of bread and cream cheese is a perfect combo, I was about to say that it's okay if he won't take my suggestion then he replied, "Okay, I'll take that too."