Something life has taught me is that even though we build a wall and isolate ourselves there will always be someone who will manage to break through and that person for me was Anya.
Patient is the only word I can think of , when it comes to her . From the day I've met her she's always been patient . And fuck I know I sound like a simp but I've fallen bad .
We were on our way to My nonnas house , I'd told her in advance that me and Anya were coming and she insisted we stay with her instead of my house here in Italy . I said yes knowing we'd need the company.
Anya was fast asleep right beside me , she'd been asleep ever since we landed and I didn't want to wake her . One thing I'd learnt about her is when she slept , her bottom lip would pout .
Her light snores was all I could hear but personally I didn't mind . I take a look out the window and stare at the familiar streets , being in Italy reminded me of when I was a child . My mother and I would fly here to visit my nonna .
Flashback twelve years ago
"Lorenzo come on ." My mother shouts as she stretches her arm out , I reach for her hand and smile looking up at her "nonnas waiting ."
"Mommy can we stay here forever ?" I ask , my mom crouches towards my height staring into my eyes . "I'm afraid we can't honey , especially with your father around ."
My little arms go around her neck as I try my hardest not to cry . I'm a strong boy . "I hate dad , and I wish we could run away from him forever ."
My moms laughter fills my ears "we will one day son just not now , nonnas made cookies want some ?"
A grin appears on my face revealing my missing tooth as I nod my head in excitement .
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"Anya ." I gently shake her shoulder , and I hear a hum escaping her lips . She sits up rubbing her eyes before looking around .
"Are we here?" She asks softly and I nod , pushing her brown curls to the side of her face .
"Yeah." , she then yawns leaning back against my shoulder. "You feeling okay?"
Anya then groans shaking her head "nauseous." , my hand rests on her thigh as I gently squeeze it "You feel like it's gonna come out?"
"No , I just feel nauseous in my stomach, I think my periods coming soon ." She says , i could tell she was still tired by the tone of her voice . "Aren't you on the pill Tesoro?"
"Yeah , I can. Still get them silly ." She giggled lightly and I roll my eyes . I had no idea how the female body worked , it was way too complicated for me .
Stepping outside of the car , I allow Anya to get out before closing the door behind her .
"Who's house is this ?" She asks inclining her head towards the large mansion in front of us .
It hasn't changed at all
"My grandmas , my mom and I lived here for a while." I explain as we walk up the gravel driveway . I feel Anya stop in her tracks causing me to stop . Staring at her in confusion she rubs her head "do I look okay?"
"You look beautiful why?"
"Because I'm netting the rest of your family and I want them to like me ." She whines , my lips curl into a smile as I kiss her quickly but soft . "They will love you , now come on ."
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"Lorenzo !" My nonna exclaims as she walks over to me pulling me into her arms . She heads my face in her hands pulling at my cheeks before kissing them . "Mi picolo."
"I missed you to." I say only so she would let go off me , and when she finally does , Anya comes into view and she's next to be harassed by my grandmother . "Beautiful, beautiful."
She was right on that one
Anya then looks at me and her red face said everything as i remind my grandmother and she finally lets go of her . "Sorry I know I can be abit extra is just I haven't seen my pumpkin in a while ."
"That was my childhood nickname nonna I'm 26 now." I mumble facing her , she completely ignored what I said turning to my wife who stood beside me "are you guys hungry ? I made lots of food ."
My other family members were on their way according to my grandmother . She told me how she wanted time for just us three to bond well I think her and Anya specifically because she'd been giving her more attention than she did me .
That does sound childish, but literally it was like I was a ghost . She'd brush of every comment I made , but I found it amusing because my grandmother had always been like that .
"Lorenzo been treating you right ? Because if not-"
"He's perfect." Anya responds smiling at me , her hands reach mine and I fiddle with the two rings on her finger as her and my grandmother continue their conversation.
They managed to connect really fast , mostly due to how friendly Anya is , it was very easy for her to communicate with others without issue . Another thing I liked about her .
I then left the room we were all in to answer a call from Sandro I had received . He was giving me updates on the entire situation which occurred last night and so far everything was going smoothly
Nikolai has been 'very well taken care of ' according to Sandro and by that he meant , he'd been tortured. Maliki had remained in America and would be staying there until they find Nikolai and by the time they do he'd be dead .
I had every right to be doing this , I mean why steal from me and still deny it ? People underestimate me and I absolute love that because I'm therefore able to prove them wrong .
"Uncle lorenzo!" I hear the sounds of running and then my niece comes into sight . Tucking my phone away I smile picking her up "lily , it's been ages ." she pulls at my hair and I smile walking into the main room . Where the he'll did they all come from
"Lorenzo , it's nice to see you ." Kayla one of my cousins say approaching me , they give me a side hug because lilys on my other side .
"Carry me !" Kayden , my Nephew says tugging at my pants , I suck in a harsh breath crouching down to pick him up . They were twins and the last time I'd seen them was when they were three . There five now . Time really does fly .
My eyes meet with Anya and I frown , making my way towards where she was. "Who are these ?" She asks with a bright smile on her face "niece and nephew." I reply bluntly so far knows I'm upset .
We haven't had time to ourselves ever since we got here .
"My names lilly." My nejce says as she gently plays with Anya's curls "well it's very nice to meet you Lilly, I'm Anya ."
"Your my auntie ." She beams reaching for Anya Lily is then placed on her hip and I watch as Anya returns a smile .
She is mother material .
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His tesoro
Fanfiction"Often it is the most deserving people who cannot help loving those who destroy them." Anya Bernardi : A 21 year old living in a home where pain is inflicted upon her. She wants nothing more than to run away and start a new life , a new adventure...
