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Chapter 4

Domenico POV

"Hey Livy, how are you doing? Did you work late again?" I gawked at my uncle treating this girl like his child.

"Hey Marco, it's always good when I get to see you." She said, as she took out a container and handed it to him. "I unfortunately had to fill in for a colleague but luckily, I am off this weekend though. This is your favorite, hope you enjoy" she smiled, and went in for another hug, almost making my eyes fall out of its sockets.

You don't just eat from anyone that hands you a container with food, regardless how innocent they might seem as it might be poisoned. You also don't just hug anyone. I thought we grew up in the mafia and stick by rules.

He patted her on the back while hugging her back with one arm "you are just what my soul wanted" he said, releasing her from his grip then looking inside the container licking his lips "thank you, my darling" I'm still stood there flabbergasted and in shock, looking at my uncle's interaction with this girl. He's a ruthless man and people that don't know him never gets treated like this. How does he know this girl?

"No, problem, I have never seen a night owl who loved chocolate cake that much" she said, as she threw her head backwards while starting to laugh.

She turned her head to the side and briefly glancing towards Luca and myself. She immediately stopped laughing as if she was only noticing us now. We just stood there looking at her, mummified at the sight of the interaction between them. Luca who's always the talkative one, also seemed to be mute. It seems as though she's trying to read us or I could be wrong.

Uncle Marco then cleared his throat ending our staring match "Livy, this is my sister's son Domenico" he pointed towards me, and this is his best friend, Luca" he said, pointing towards Luca.

She stretched her hand to Luca "nice to meet you" she said, smiling at him "I'm Olivia" she said.

Luca took her hand and shook it, clearly evident that he's still entranced by this girl.

When it was my turn to shake her hand, it felt like being frozen in time. I internally nodded, but couldn't bring myself to shake her hand. What is wrong with me. This woman must get out of my sight. She probably thinks I'm rude, but I really don't care. It would be in her best interest to stay away from me.

I however start to glare at her. Why? I have no clue and it's like this woman put a spell on me the longer she's in my vicinity. I'm probably not use to this type of woman, but which type is she?

"I think I should head home" she announced, turning her attention to Marco. "It is late, and my bed is calling my name" she said.

"Ok, get home safe" Marco said, while giving her a pat on the shoulder.

"Thanks Marco, I'll see you next week, same spot" she smiled and gave us a friendly waive before she started to walk away.

Our stares however remained on her as if entranced by her walking, until she was a good distance away from us. Marco turned his attention to us, but gave me a look of disdain.

"What was your reason for being that rude toward my angel?" He asked me with no smile whatsoever on his face. He looked seriously pissed.

I counter and ask out of curiosity "why are you getting so worked up about a girl on the street or is she family of ours that I'm not aware of? Who is she?"

"No dummy, she is like the daughter I never had. She is kind, respectful and friendly. I make sure to be here when she passes the club to make sure she's safe. You never know where the creeps are lurking here. I even got her manager to notify me when she's working, but she doesn't know about that. These streets might look safe at night, but they are all but safe" he mentioned.

"She's hot. Did you see that body?" Luca asked, looking in my direction.

Uncle Marco smacked him on his head "you idiot, touch her and you won't see the light of day. I will make sure you get fed through a tube for the rest of your life. She is too innocent for you lot" he pointed his finger in front of our faces.

I rarely chuckle but couldn't hold my laughter. My mind is running a million miles at what I just witnessed. What if she is trying to infiltrate our Mafia? What if she is trying to get information?

"So, what's her story?" I asked, trying to figure out how she fits into his world. He clearly knew about her or he wouldn't have interacted with her in the manner I just witnessed.

He answered almost immediately while instantly dropping the frown from his facade as he started to talk about her with the softest expression, I ever saw on him "well, she has been working at the diner down the road for a few months now. I know her dad is a businessman from what she told me, but she doesn't have any relationship with him. She didn't go into much detail about him. She lives in a flat on her own, two streets away and she has a heart of gold. She sometimes comes and sit here for a few and always bring me my favorite cake once a week from the place she works. She is not aware that I only come here when she is working".

He sits and sighs then continue "she is just precious and it's not something I can put into words. So, that's my story with her and if I ever were to have a child, she would be it. Just so you know, your aunt knows her. We saw her one time in a grocery store, and she almost wanted to kidnap her. So, I told her about our friendship" the old man chuckled, while talking about her as if he's in a dream. I know he knew more about the girl then he's willing to divulge.

She must be special to him.

"How old is she and does she have a boyfriend?" Luca asked, already on the prowl to strip this girl of her innocence.

"She is nineteen and I expect you to stay far away from her with your bad intentions. She is not one of your whores, she's too innocent for your lifestyle" Uncle Marco warned, while shaking his head and giving us a pointed look.

"Hey, don't look at me. I'm not into that" I said, putting my hands up in surrender. Even though she piques my interest, though no-one needs to know that part.

"I wouldn't mind. She may look innocent, but you know what they say about girls that come across as innocent" Luca said, obviously trying to irritate uncle Marco. He just had to dig a hole for himself.

"You would go for anything and emphasis on 'anything', but I'm warning you, you will stay away from her, or I'll kill you myself. You..." Uncle Marco said, turning to face me "stop laughing at his shit before I lose my shit with you two thick heads. You aren't too old for a beating" Uncle Marco scolded, with a pissed look splayed on his face.

I immediately stop chuckling because he is starting to lose his patience with us and I won't be able to hit him back, I have too much respect for him "come on Luca, stop this. Let's go and do a surprise visit at the warehouses" I said, as I tapped him on the shoulder.

"That's good then. Are you leaving after this is done? How long will you be here in town?" Uncle Marco asked. He probably want us away from his little daughter.

"No, we might stay here permanently but we'll still see how things go" I said, as I ran my hand through my hair for the millionth time today.

"Ok, you boys should stay safe then. I'll see you around a lot anyways".

We bid our goodbyes and left. Now we must do our surprise visits at our warehouses. Some people thought that they could slack because we were not in the country. So, it is time I wake them up and clean house.

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