Lies covered in love (ON HOLD)

Chapter 6- secrets revealed(Nick)

Hazel and Antonio left the room leaving Lorenzo to gloat.

He gave an exasperated sigh and had a egoistic smile on his smug ass face.
"Well, well, well, guess your looking at your future boss big bro."

I chuckled lightly. "Don't be too sure. We both know by the end of this I'll have my way."

Sofia exploded into laughter. "Y'a know we really could have a reality tv show. We would make so much money."

My mother sighed. "Does she know?" she eyed Enzo suspiciously. "No and to be honest I don't care. There's nothing she can do about it now."

"Hmp" my mother made a disapproving sound at Enzo's comment.

"Well this family feud was fun but I have a question. Why don't you just marry her now instead of waiting for months? It's not like your wedding is necessarily real." "I was gonna tell you all later this week but I guess it doesn't change anything-"  before Enzo could finish his sentence Antonio walked back in.

"Good pick. I like her." he sat back down.

"Shhhhhh you dumbass. Enzo was just about to say something." Sofia hushed Antonio. "your point" he gave a shrug and went back to eating his food.

"Well anyway" Enzo continued "Hazel's an assassin, so for the sake of keeping my life I don't wanna rush her into anything or alarm her."

Everyone's eyes practically jumped out of there eye sockets.

"Which one." I ask still in shock.
"What?" Enzo asks confused.
"Which assassin is she, is she known... at all?"
He chuckled slightly. "Oh your gonna love this. You know the assassin you met up with about a week ago? The best killer in the country. The infamous Silent Shadow. That's my future wife." he had a shit eating grin on his face.

My mother was just staring into the abyss with a small barely noticeable but proud smile. That definitely peaked my interest. My mom barely spoke or hinted anything about her past but something tells me Hazel was somehow connected somewhere in there. And Sofia is definitely gonna find out how. Trying to hide something from Sofia is like trying to hide a juicy steak from a hungry dog. The only reason Sofia doesn't already know about my mothers past is because she was never really interested in it. Something about 'what's the point in trying to figure out the past if she was busy with the present and future'.

"Wowwwww my new best friend is an assassin. Ha now neither of you can can hurt me or she'll kill you." now it was her turn to have a proud smile on her face.

"Fuck you mean your best friend. She's mine and I'll fight you for it." Antonio replied in such a serious tone me and Enzo were about to start a bet on who was gonna win.

"Okay let's go bitch." Sofia replied getting up and getting in a fighting position fake punching Antonio's head. "Ok fi-" "Children children. No. Stop and do not hurt each other." she gave a warning glare to Sofia. The same one Sofia gave me.

"Wait are we uncovering family secretssss." Sofia asked excitedly as if she was about to push a big red button that had a 'do not push' sign on it.

"NO" everyone said exept for my mother. "3/5...I say we are. So let's start shall we?" she clasped her hands together than cleared her throat as if getting ready for a speech. "Antonio's gay, Enzo has a hit man on standby for both Hazel and Nico, Nico is planning on stealing Hazel from Enzo to gain the crown, and last but not least mom used to be besties with Hazels mom."

« When the fuck did you find all of that out » Antonio asks with a mouth full of food.

« Mmmm 'bout 2-3hours ago,maybe less. Exept that your gay that I've known for a while. »

« I'm sorry you have a hit man on standby for me? I mean I didn't know I was that much of a threat to you. » I laughed at my brother's insecurity.

« Sooo, you guys are okay with me being... you know... gay? » Antonio's head was facing down but he looked at us with scared but hopeful eyes. He was damn good at puppy dog eyes.

« NO THAT IS ILLEGAL IN THIS HOUSE, how could you like men? I already called dibs. » Sofia responded in the most dramatic sarcastic way you could think of.

« Yes,yes we're okay with you liking men. » I added seriously. He needed closure and I was willing to give it.

« And you mom? » she giggled at my brothers fright.
« Yes sweetheart I'm more than okay. » she slightly touched his cheek before planting a kiss there. He let out a relieved breath.
« But that doesn't mean your not going to be a father. Adopt or find a surrogate, I really could care less. All I know is I'm having grandchildren from each one of you. Do I make myself clear?" She added sharply. "Fine but when you die I want your house." Sofia argued. "Deal" my mom had a content smile on her face and so did my sister.

"Hold on you knew Hazel's mom?" I asked curious and going over everything Sofia said.

She released an exhausted sigh and nodded. "It was a long time ago. We were close until she died." Her face looked like she was lost in memories.

"How did she die." Lorenzo asked hesitantly not wanting Mom to shut down any questions about her past.

"To be honest I never really knew. The only assumption I can make is it's because of Daniel, Hazel's father. But now, seeing Hazel. I don't think that was the case." She answers truthfully.

"Is that how the feud began with the Americans." Antonio tried to piece together. I hadn't even thought of that. I just thought they might've stole a shipment from us or something.

"Yes." And that was the last word she spoke for the rest of the dinner. We didn't push her 'cause we knew she would tell us when it was right.

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We all stood right outside the front door watching my mother leave.

"That was eventful." Antonio broke the silence.  Antonio and Enzo went back inside. And it was just me and Fia. Fia is her nickname, we just don't use it as much.

" don't tell Enzo I said this. But I don't think he's ready." She gave me a worried expression. Sofia may not show it all the time but she cares. More than any of us probably. And I get why she would be scared, if he's not ready... so many things I don't wanna even think about could happen.

She hugged me with her arms wrapped around my torso and the side of her face pressed against my chest. I hugged her back rubbing circles on her back knowing it soothes her. There were moments like these where Sofia could be vulnerable. And once you had one you knew she trusted you with her life and death.

"Come on." I let her go and she did the same.
"I'm on your team. You just have to let me help you and not but the whole buffet in your plate." After that she went back inside and I soon followed but went back to the library. It was my quiet place. I just don't think it's gonna be just mine anymore.

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So first off, sorry for not updating. School just likes to torture me. Second, I don't mean to be a pushover or anything but like pls let me know if you actually do enjoy the story cuz I need some type of motivation and lord knows I'm never telling my family about this book. Anywho stay safe, eat enough food and drink enough water, bye love u 😘