Disciplined

Chapter 12

Pietro's POV:

Have I mentioned how much I love this woman. I hear the most angelic voice coming from the kitchen. She's got someone on speakerphone. I walk in to the most amazing view; max is wearing one of my white t shirts and fuzzy socks. Yes. That's it. That is all she's wearing and I could not feel luckier. It finally takes me a moment but I realize she's talking to my sister on the phone making plans or meet up. I can't explain how happy it makes me that they have grown so close and that they all see each other as family. It's more then I could ever ask for.

She notices me as soon as I wrap my around around her form behind and place a gentle kiss upon her head. He bids farewell to my sister and turns around wrapping her small arms around my torso. Damn, she's perfect.

Max: "good morning Ro"
She quietly says as she holds me tighter and then pecks a kiss on my left cheek.
I gently grab her face and place my lips on hers in a more passionate kiss.

Pietro: "good morning my love. And what are you and my darling sister up to today"

Max: "if it's okay, she had asked me if I could get my nails done with her then go to lunch. But only if it's okay of course"

I interrupt her before she continues her ramble.

Pietro: "Max, my love. I'm gonna stop you right there. What have I told you about asking for permission for things?"

She shortly looks down at her feet and whispers back to me.

Max: "not to. That I should just tell you."

Pietro: "exactly. You never need my permission to do something max. Here is my card. It's my treat. Pay for my sister too"

Max: "you don't have to pay, I have my own money I can use."

Pietro: "na-uh-uh. Take my card. And you better use it. I want you ladies to enjoy yourself."

Max: "well thank you. I love you Ro"

Pietro: "I love you to my darling. Text me when you arrive and when you make it to lunch. Have a wonderful time and best of luck keeping up with my sister. She can be a handful."

I laugh as she rolls her eyes at me and gooses back, "like brother like sister".

I couldn't help but laugh along with her as she made her way to get ready and I head off to the office for my day.

Max's POV:

I shot Pietro a quick text after arriving at the nail salon then again once we got to the restaurant.
So far Livvy and I were having the best time. We both got manicures and pedicures. Matching of course. We gossiped about her night at the club last weekend and how she desperately needs some sort of live life. We shared a lot of laughs. I love spending time with livvy. She makes me feel my age. She's a true friend and sister. Nothing about our friendship feels forced and I'm forever grateful for that.

We're both sitting and enjoying our meals at this high class restaurant. Of course Libby ordered the most expensive meals on the menu for us along with a bottle of wine since her brother is happily paying for our girls day and meal. Enjoying ourselves, I kept feeling like someone was watching us. I kept looking around and finally I notice an older gentleman looking at me. Not just looking, he was staring. It's like he wanted me to know he was watching us. I turned away and looked his way again a moment later and he was still staring at our table. I felt a sense of uneasiness.

Max: "hey Livvy. That guy over there by the bar, I think he is watching us. He's been staring for a long time".

Livvy: "what are talking about Maxi"