The St Patrick Series Book #3: Twin Trouble

Chapter 26: Growing Suspicion

Giorgio's POV
My mother and father have summoned me. Things are not going as I had planned. I wanted to get Isabella and marry her. But it turns out the woman I have with me is not Isabella. It's Daniella and she is adamant about reminding me. I stay away from her because my thoughts are violent.

"You called."

My father, Romano Mancini, is the godfather and he makes my blood run cold just by one look. I'm his eldest son. The second born is Paolo, the third born is Marco and then two girls, Viola and Rosita. My father takes pride in me. He trusts me. I try not to let him down.

"Have a sit." Mother is here too. "It has come to my attention that the giro you are with is not Isabella De La Cruz."

Daniella has been running her mouth!

"Father-"

"Is it true? Yes or no?" He's all about direct answers, no mincing his words.

"It's true."

"Tell me why she's still in my house."

I sighed softly. "Because I'm still working out how to get the right one." Not really. I like Daniella very much. She's easier to deal with than her twin. What if I want to keep her?

"How hard is it to arrange an exchange?"

"The other guy believes the one he's with the is Daniella. She's pregnant." My father frowned at me.

"Who is pregnant?"

"Daniella. Also Isabella. They are both pregnant."

"By you? Did you get both pregnant?"

"No. Just Isabella."

"Then the man in New York should be with his woman and baby, isn't that right Giorgio?"

I ran my hand over my face. Maybe I should just tell him. "Father, I changed my mind. I want to keep Daniella. In fact I want to marry her."

"Giorgio! She's carrying another man's child!" My mother exploded.

"And we will trade the children once they are horn but I'm keeping Daniella!"

"Romano say something!" She turned to him.

"Do what you want. Just make sure it is not shit I have to clean up. Go."

"Romano-"

"Quiet!" He reprimanded her. "This matter is done. Both if you get out!"

"Giorgio!" She pursued me. "You cannot do this! I forbid it! Let that girl go home to her man."

"Mother, I love you but learn your place."

I think this stalemate is over. I have to consumate our relationship.

Dani's POV
I feel stuck.

It's like I'm in quick sand and I'm sinking. Everyday is the same. I wake up, I bathe, I eat, I take a guarded walk, I return, I eat, I sit in my room, I eat again and I sleep. I press repeat day in and day out. I'm about done with this and I am looking for an opportunity to escape. I still don't know how I'll pull it off but I am looking for an opportunity to escape.

Dinner was great. I can't hate their food. They really know how to keep the stomach happy. I ran my hand over my full front. The baby is really starting to show. I wish Bruce could be here, holding his child but something tells me he doesn't even know I'm gone. That part breaks my heart. Izzy does an exceptional job at playing me. I suck at playing her because I can't stomach her nature. If she's selling it well, then Bruce won't even know what hit him.