The Don's Daughter

Chapter 77

COLE'S POV

I'm so glad she said yes. I always knew we'd end up married but that bull shit tonight made me want to postpone until I could make it perfect for her. I'm so glad I didn't.

While Ria is in the bath I get ready for bed. I cant wait to cuddle up with my fiance. I change my sheet and I'm blowing out the candles when I hear my text notification. I ignore it figuring it's a new recruit. I finish cleaning up and my phone starts ringing. I roll my eyes and look it's from Sergio. The text I received was from him too.

The Don
I have an update. Find a safe place to talk.

My heart slams in my chest I grab the phone and leave our bedroom.

"DeLuca" I answer once I'm on the other side of the door.

Make sure you are away from my daughter.

"I'm good." I say walking downstairs.

It's happening tomorrow.

"What?! Ria is here! And I know I said after prom but I didn't think it would be the morning after!"

I know Nicolo I wish we had more notice too but Simmons just contacted me. We have the DA's office on board everything is in motion so this is going to happen fast.

"What about Ria? Should I bring her back to your house?"

You want to spend your last night of freedom away from your fiancé? I'm assuming she said yes.

"She did." I cant help the smile on my face.

I know my daughter. She'll know something is up.

I hear him sigh over the phone.

Her seeing you get arrested may be for the best. It will definitely deter anyone from knowing out real plans. Plus mentally I believe you'll need this night with her.

"Si Capo." I know he's right. She'd never leave me alone if I tried to bring her home tonight or she'd expect me to stay there.

Alright my boy. Sweatpants and shoes you don't care about. Myself and the lawyer will be in contact with you tomorrow. You will not be alone Nicolo. In and out.

"Si Capo." I'm not worried about jail time or being arrested. I'm mostly concerned about Ria getting stressed and it being bad for the baby. I may also be thinking of what sneakers I can wear. I need to find ones that I won't care if the C.Os crease them.

Head in the game son. We already have a man on the inside getting you set up with a phone as well. Remember I pay better than the prisons do. We will get you anything you could want or need.

"Si." I chuckle. "Can you make them hire Francesca in the kitchen? I don't know if I can go a year without her breakfast."

I know he wants to laugh at that but hes being a boss right now.

I'll see what I can do DeLuca. Take care of my daughter.

He hangs up without even saying goodbye. He better be fucking taking care of his daughter after tomorrow. And his grandchild. Fuck I never got the chance to talk to him. It's probably a good thing. He will have to drive to the jail to come shoot me himself and it's far enough away that he might calm down on the ride. I doubt it though.

Speaking of I need to spend time with my fiancé while I still can. I send a quick text to Dante.

DC
It's going down tomorrow. You're on deck.

I delete the text after sending and put my phone in the pocket of my basketball shorts. I head back upstairs to our bedroom. I walk in and my girl is all cuddled in the middle of the bed watching her go to show The Office. I take my phone out, grab a pair of joggers and put them both next to my bed before crawling in next to her.

"Where were you?" Her soft sleepy voice practically cuts through me.

"I had to take a phone call. The crown prince of crime doesn't have time off." I tease her as I slip my arm around her and she puts her head on my chest.

"My apologies you highness." She teases me back.

I chuckle and kiss her head. She's tracing my tattoo while we watch The Office when she stops and holds her hand up admiring her ring.

"Did I do good?" I ask hopefully. We never discussed this before so I was flying blind. I picked out a square cushion cut diamond in a white gold setting. It's simple but its her. It cost twice as much as her father's phantom but she's clearly worth it. It's also giving me a head start on the making up I'm going to have to do starting tomorrow.

"I love it. The whole proposal was beautiful baby." She looks up and pecks my lips. She's getting all emotional again. "Did you do this all yourself?"

"I tried to" I scoff and kiss her cheeks. "I apparently wasn't making the heart correctly so my mother stepped in." I roll my eyes and she giggles. "So she finished while I went to go talk to your father."

"I'm glad you asked him." She beams at me. "I didn't want to listen to how I got engaged without his permission for the rest of my life."

"That's why I asked." I say sarcastically. My beautiful fiancé raises an eyebrow at me. "That and I have the utmost respect for him."

"Mhmm" She rolls her eyes at me.

"Lay down you brat." I chuckle while pulling her down with me.

She smiles and cuddles up next to me so she's the little spoon. I wrap my arm around her waist and pull her in tighter. I rub her non existent baby bump.

"I love you Victoria." I say in her ear as I bury my face in her neck.

"I love you Nicolo." She says sleepily. I know I won't get any sleep tonight. I just want to hold her while I can.