𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝

5

Mila

"So Mila, you should know that the Russos have a pretty big name for themselves, marrying into this family would mean a lot," Marco says.

"Really? Never heard the name." I said as I picked at my food, not wanting to sit at this table any longer.

The tension between Giovanni and his father was so thick I almost choked on it. Giovanni chuckles at what I said before covering it with a cough earning a glare from his father.

"It's nice to see my son is finally doing something to keep our legacy going, soon he will have an heir." Marco continues.

I scoff as I take a sip of my wine.

"Well I think this could be good for you Vanni, maybe you two will fall in love, you never know Mio figlio." Ariel, Giovanni's mom finishes.

As if.

"It will be a cold day in hell before anyone falls for his arrogant ass!" Giovannis fathers thick accent booms before he laughs.

I did not like this man, his presence alone is pissing me off.

"You'd know, right Marco?" Giovanni says.

"You little-"

"Mommy! Look at my princess dress!" I hear Isa run into the room and show us a spin with the most adorable pink dress.

"You look beautiful mama!" I said with a smile, I didn't want to show my kids how scared I was, so like I did a lot these past 5 years, I faked it. "Where's Cade?" I ask and she shrugs and crawls onto my lap.

"He's coming." She smiled before picking up my fork and eating the food which I had no appetite for.

"Mommy! Miss Victoria did my laces how I like them!" Cade walks into the room with a smiling Victoria behind him.

"He demanded he wore shoes." And I nod, I know how Cade is if he wants shoes on, he has to get them.

"Really?" I ask smiling.

"They felt right on the first time mommy." He said as he pulled out a chair right next to Giovanni causing my heart to race.

It wouldn't take a genius to notice how similar those too look, Cade has his father's dark hair and eyes, the whole package.

When Cade sits he becomes quieter realizing that we're not alone and there are other people at the table. "Mommy, when can we go home?" He tries to whisper.

"You have kids? Gio you know what that means.." his father was angry now but Giovanni didn't seem to care as he shrugged.

"You said to find a bride and I did, I met your fucking deadline now you either accept it or you don't, I'm not bringing another girl into this fucking house." Gio scolds his father who just glares at him before going into a conversation with his wife.

"Language! My kids don't need to be hearing that language!" I say to Giovanni.

He looks at me and shrugs. "They'll get used to it." He says.

"I like him!" Isabella says holding up a fist to Giovanni to which his brows furrow as he tilts his head.

Isa mocks his movement. "Hold your fist up like this!" Isa says and Giovanni obeys, you can't say no to that adorable face. "And bump it!" She says as she slams her fist into his in a fist bump.

His face doesn't show it but I can't help but notice the slight twinkle in his eye and twitch to his lip.

I sigh as I keep my eyes narrowed on his, he looks up at me. "Language," I say.