Tread Carefully

Chapter 5

I understood that Vito was currently heartbroken.

I smiled lighly. "Youre pathetic," I spat.

I his head shook. "I'm helpless, I need you by my side Vel, I am nothing without you, all of my riches are going to waste, when I could be spending it on my wife and child," he stared into my eyes.

I knew all of that was true but I wanted Bruno safe. I didn't want him to be a target because he was our weakness.

Bruno has just started living. It couldn't stop so abruptly because of love. My love for my baby was bigger than anything in the whole world.

I blinked away my tears as Vitos hands slipped from my wrist and around my torso to hug me to him tightly.

"Do you even love me anymore Velvet," he set his head upon my chest.

My throat seemed to close and I had to gulp to free it.

"I...I do," the words leaked from me.

I still loved him with all my heart. Even If I told him on occasion I didn't.

It seemed like forever until he spoke again.

"You've got to come back home," he stated.

It wasn't an suggestion but a demand. Vito never made suggestions. Unless he was warning off another Mafia boss and half the time not even then. He just killed them and took over their property.

I frowned needing time to piece together all this bullshit.

It seemed like so many thing we're happening at once and my brain scattered trying to pick up the pieces.

"I need time..." I said slowly.

"You-"

"Màmà," Bruno voice came. "Who is this man, should I call nànà," he asked.

Vitos head turned to look.

Bruno was standing behind him with wide eyes.

"Get your hands off her," he put his little fist up.

I almost laughed at how serious he was.

Vito slowly unraveled his arms from my body and sat up as if in awe.

I watched him closely as he came into a sitting pose.

He was in awe. His eyes were large as he saw his mini look alike.

Bruno screamed once in excitement.

He pointed a finger at his father. "He looks like me!"

A smile tugged at my lips.

"Come Bruno," I held my hands open.
"Say hello."

He waddled up closer to Vito. Vito seemed frozen in place as he watched him.

"Hòlà, Bruno two," Bruno smiled and held out hand.

"Bruno-" my voice cracked.

I was prepared to tell him the truth.

I didn't want to hold it back from him now that he saw. I didn't want this to drag out beyond his age and into an adult.

I've seen my fair share of mother and son relationships wither up like dead leaves because of a secret the mother with held.

"Bruno, this is...your father."

Bruno was smart for his age but still childish and serious when it was called for.

His little mouth dropped open in awe. "Your my dad?" He asked.

Vito nodded and held his hands open.

Bruno looked him up and down before running into his arms.

I didn't know I was crying until I felt tear drops on the top of my hand.

My gaze wandered to the figure standing in the patio sliding doors.

I could see my mother now that the sun was up higher in the sky.

She was looking back at me before dropping her eyes and disappearing back in.

I stared at father and son.

Their hair was shiny in the light and I got see Brunos gaped smile.

I wiped my face before standing to leave inside.

I should give them their moment.

Suddenly my wrist was grabbed.

I looked at Vito and he pulled me to him for a hug.

We all stood hugging in silence...

••••

I couldn't stop crying.

My very own mother betrayed me to my husband and we were on an plane to Italy. His home country.

He explained that he had relocated there after I left.

"Bèbè, when are you going to stop crying," Vito rubbed a thumb across my cheek.

I pulled my face away ignoring the tingles that slid over me.

I didn't want his damn affection. I wanted to go home, Back to my normal life!

I haven't said anything scense I told Bruno that Vito was his father.

"You weren't going to hide forever Vel I was going to find you eventually," he murmured quietly.

I stared out the window at the clouds below us.

I didn't want hear him boast about finding us.

He needed to get away from me! There were plenty of seats on his private plane yet he came to sit beside me and taunt me.

I wiped tears and stood and walked past him.

I didn't have time for this. I went to the small bath room and locked my self in.

He was insufferable. He already criticized my blonde hair and not to mention my weight.

I sat on the toilet and leaned to the left on the edge of the sink.

It seemed like things were happening so fast.

I pulled my flight pillow from around my neck and slid to the plane floor and into an awkward position.

I laid my head on the pillow and closed my eyes. All those memories I tried to bury were resurfacing over and over.

Some good, some bad and some complete nightmares...

••
"I will forever cherish you Velvet," Vito murmmerd as he placed a kiss on my throat.

A shiver of delight went up my spine.

My fingers slid through his silky black curls as I held his head to me.

His kisses were like heaven. It felt like I was floating on clouds...

He pulled back slightly and use those beautiful brown eyes to looked deep into my soul.

"I love you Velvet," he whispered.

I smiled. "And I love you Vito," I placed a hand on his cheek as I leaned up to kiss him.

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Ugh! The end of this chapter dragged out 😒. Did you except Velvets' mother to rat her out🤔? Lmk😆!

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