My Safe Place A Mafia Romance

CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

6 MONTHS LATER
AMELIA

It's my birthday today. They're doing a small dinner for me in an hour, but I'm not really up for it. I look in my full body mirror, my body has completely transformed compared to almost a year ago. My legs, stomach, and arms are toned, and I have curves. My hair is down to my butt now, and it's flowing in long loose curls. I got better at doing my own makeup, realizing I like the soft and subtle look. Putting on my red long sleeved dress, I walk out to the waiting Anna and Elena.

They've become very close friends after Elena came back from France. They're both playing with Matteo on the couch. He's gotten so much bigger and his cheeks are so chunky. He's such a happy, healthy baby. Everyone falls in love with him the second they see him. They've both been a great addition to the family. I smile at them. I'm happy Anna's found family in us. I know she was struggling for the longest without any help or guidance, but she deserves to be happy. Elena's mom has been a great help to her with Matteo. Anna hasn't been able to come around much since she's busy working or studying. Luckily, Elena's mom picks him up all the time to bring him over to play. She spoils them both, Anna's still uncomfortable about it, but she's grateful for it all.

Elena's found a boyfriend recently. They met in an art class she started taking, and they hit it off. She's brought him around a few times. He seems nice so far, but I still think she could do better. She notices me first, "you look beautiful Amelia."

I blush at the compliment, "thank you." I walk over to sit next to them.

"Did you invite Christian?" Anna asks Elena.

She shakes her head, "I'm not ready for him to meet family yet. It's too soon."

We nod our heads in understanding. There's a knock on the door, Angelo pops his head in, "dinners going to be ready soon." He notices Matteo, he excitedly walks over, picks him up, and throws him in the air. He catches the giggling baby and tickles him. "God he is so cute. I'm going to punch your daddy when I find out who he is."

Anna chokes on her water, "You guys will never find out because I don't even know his last name. And I don't want Matteo to feel rejection so young. I just want him to be surrounded by love."

"I could easily find him, Anna. Just let me." I say.

She shakes her head, "no, if fate wants him a part of Matteo's life, it'll happen."

"You and fate." I roll my eyes playfully.

She slaps me on the arm, "Let me believe fate will do its job. I promise, Matteo and I are okay. And luckily we have all of you."

We all nod our heads.

After dinner, I shower and change back into Nico's hoodie. I sit at my computer desk and pull up all the files I've been working on. Leo deemed me ready months ago and let me go off on my own.

I've been able to find 5 missing children in different states in the last 2 months. I've been sending files of information to the families and their local police station under an alias. I've been denying compensation, but after their insistence, I decided to set up a bank account under an Alias that can't be traced back to me. Every family has given me a nice donation for the work. It's nice, but I love the feeling of reuniting families back together. It brings peace to the broken hearted girl I used to be.

My nightmares are less, but sleep hasn't come easily. I stay up all night to work, and I'll throw a nap in if I can before I wake up for training. Frank has kept me on a tight schedule everyday to make sure I'm consistent, giving me only weekends off. I swim during the weekend now instead of everyday. My days are usually free so I use that time to see Matteo at Elena's house, or I'll spend it with Elena and Anna if they're free.