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Chapter 37

We got home 15 minutes ago from the reality check I just gave my dad and his family. We also picked up some food at Mancini's along the way because we were both very hungry.

We got some lovely lasagna with green salad and garlic bread. We didn't have to wait because Domenico ordered as soon as we left and by the time we got there everything was ready. I'm busy dishing us two plates while Domenico took an urgent phone call.

He entered the kitchen and sat next to me giving me a kiss on my cheek. We ate in silence for a few minutes before Domenico brought back memories of tonight.

"Tonight was interesting. How are you feeling after getting everything off your chest?" Domenico asked, while digging into his food.

"Thanks for all your support in this matter. I would lie if I said that I felt relieved, but I still feel the same. I love it when you don't question anything I do and just play along and the work you put in to get them to this state, I appreciate it".

"I will always help you and respect the decisions you make, but are you really putting them out of the house?" He questioned.

"No, I won't push any further, I just wanted them to understand what it feels like to have nothing and not have control of how things played out. Taking everything from people who already had nothing doesn't make me a better person. I'll sign the house over to dad and what he does with it is none of my business. I have no attachment to that house after I left when I left for college. He is still my dad even though he doesn't feel anything for me. I'll ask my lawyer to give him a visit tomorrow and do the paperwork. I dont want to be selfish and keep a house that only holds bad memories for me".

"Do you want him in your life in the future?".

I shook my head "I am done trying with him. He has treated me the same as he would a stranger. I don't have to put myself through unnecessary emotional trauma just because he's, my dad. That chapter of my life is closed now" I say, smiling at Domenico.

"Wanna watch a movie with me after we pack our stuff?".

"I would love to, but what type of business will you be doing in Africa?" I asked again, as I placed our plates in the dishwasher.

"I'm going to check out some guns and ammunition at a legal gun manufacturing facility. But it will also be a nice holiday for all of us together for a change"

"Will they be selling to you after knowing you're a mob boss?"

"I have legal businesses too baby, and I'm using them to cover up the illegal side most of the time and to clean the money that comes in."

Domenico wrapped his arms around my body and gave me a sweet soft kiss on my forehead "come let's head upstairs" he says, leading me upstairs by the hand.

"The guys and girls are joining us on the trip" he mentioned, as he took out our suitcases and placing it on the bed.

"It's always nice to be in their company. Now you're making me exited for the trip".

After packing we got into some pj's, got some hot chocolate and snacks while being cuddled up next to each other in front of our TV.

"What movie do you want to watch?" Domenico asks while strolling through the list.

"Anything, I'm not picky" I tell him.

We then settled for an action movie, but I obviously fell asleep midway through. I was however reminded that was sleeping next to a man that can never have enough of me in every sense.

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The next morning and we left home at around 5:00 to go to the airport, which was 30 minutes away from home. When we arrived, we immediately boarding the plane. This one is black and looks different then the white one we always used. It has light beige interior with chestnut wood panels and cabinets everywhere. Look expensive with the M logo for Mancini on it.

We are still waiting for the guys to arrive, apparently, they had to stop somewhere.

After about 10 minutes, two SUV'S pulled up. I was staring through the window and saw Luca, Max, Rodger, Kate, Kai, Camilla, Tessa and Mia get out of the vehicles. "What!" I said, looking at Domenico who just smiled back at me "you did this?" I asked even though I knew he did.

"Baby, I told you the girls was joining, didn't I? The boys won't be going without their girlfriends on a friend's trip".

"Girlfriends? Since when does all of them have girlfriends? Unless...." I put two and two together in my head as there were only two single people, but before I could give him confirm my suspicion we were bombarded with greetings and hugs from everyone.

"So, spill" I advised, while looking at Mia and Tessa. I've seen them twice after returning and got scolding by them for disappearing, but at the end of it all they understood my reasons.

"Well, you do remember your wedding?" Tessa asked, while covering her face with her hands "we hung out a few times after that and a few times became constantly, and one thing led to another. Luca is my boyfriend now and Mia and Max are also dating" she confess, as eyes budged out of its sockets at the revelation of Max and Mia.

"Max?" I asked again, looking at him for confirmation. Max just gave a nod while glancing over to Mia and the love can clearly be seen in his eyes as she blushed and looked out the window evading my stare.

Luca and Tessa made the perfect couple. She has pure intentions and sometimes too friendly to people that doesn't mean her well and can easily be taken advantage of. She needs someone like Luca to protect her. Mia and Max, that is still something I have to see play out. How Max got Mia in his grip is still unbelievable for someone that doesn't talk.

Everyone was excited for this trip even though I'm still a little skeptical about traveling about to Africa, I know with these guys I will have a good time.

The air hostess came around and got us to buckle up and get settled so that we could take off. We will be flying for a very long time, but I'm looking forward to it.

Once we took off and were allowed to move around again, we were served some breakfast with coffee, juices and fruits.

"Guys, this will be a very long flight but it will be so worth it" Domenico mentioned to everyone.

"How long will the flight be?" I ask Domenico.

"About 16 hours, we still have to refuel in Dubai, but that will go quick" he says.

I role my eyes at the amount of time we have to spend in the air.

"Baby, if we flew commercial it would have been more then 20 hours" he took my out of my bold expression and smirked at my shocked expression.

We relaxed for about two hours with everyone minding their own business. After that everyone got bored and decided to play some board games and cards whilst sipping on some drinks.

By hour 17:00, everyone decided to call it a night and rather catch up on some sleep. I probably slept a good four hours and we were still on this freaking plane.

I decided to take out my laptop to complete some assignments that I will not be doing while on holiday, so might as well get started on those.

When it was time to land, I decided to have a look through the window and check out the outside while Domenico's eyes were on me. To say I was shocked at what I saw is an understatement and we didn't even land yet.

"I told you it wouldn't be what you thought it would" Domenico whispered in my ear, while stroking my hand.

I just smiled at him because I had no other comeback or even the right to go against him with a comeback.

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