MARRIED TO THE CAPO

Chapter 15

Eva

As I sat on the couch, watching Lorenzo and his father engaged in a serious conversation about business, I felt a bit out of place.

Maria was in the kitchen doing preparations and Luna got a call so she went out for privacy.

But before I could feel too uncomfortable, Dante appeared beside me, his eyes sparkling with mischief. "Hey, Sis in-law! Mind if I join you?" he asked, already settling into the couch beside me.

I smiled, feeling a bit more at ease with Dante's friendly presence. "Not at all," I replied, scooting over to make room for him.

Dante leaned back into the couch, his eyes fixed on his brother and father. "So, what's the serious talk about?" he asked, his voice low and conspiratorial.

I leaned in, feeling like I was about to be let in on a secret. "Business stuff," I whispered back, my eyes flicking towards Lorenzo and his father.

Dante nodded, his eyes gleaming with amusement. "Yeah, they can be pretty intense about that stuff." He turned to me, his grin infectious.

Dante's eyes sparkled with curiosity as he turned to me. "So, Eva, how's Lorenzo treating you?" he asked, his voice low so that Lorenzo doesn't hear him.

I smiled, feeling a warmth spread through my chest. " Enzo has been good to me," I replied, my eyes flicking towards Lorenzo, who was now watching me his father still talking to him.

Dante's grin faltered, his eyes widening in shock as he stared at me. "Wait, you call him Enzo?" he whispered, his voice laced with disbelief.

I nodded, confused by his reaction. "Yeah, I do. Why?" Dante's eyes darted towards Lorenzo, his expression unreadable. His eyes locked onto mine, his gaze intense.

"Are you really calling him Enzo, Eva?" he whispered, his voice urgent. I felt a shiver run down my spine as I nodded, my heart racing with a mix of emotions.

"Yes, I am," I replied, my voice barely above a whisper. Dante's eyes searched mine, his expression a mix of shock, curiosity, and something else I couldn't quite decipher.

Dante waved his hand dismissively. "Nothing, it's nothing. Just surprised, that's all." But his eyes still held a lingering intensity, a hint of something unspoken.

I raised an eyebrow, skeptical. "Really? You're not just saying that to brush me off?" Dante's smile was a bit too quick, a bit too bright.

"Of course not! I'm just...interested, that's all." I wasn't convinced. My mind was already racing with questions, and I knew I wouldn't get the truth out of Dante.

I'll ask Lorenzo about it later, my eyes locked on Dante's. His expression flickered, just for a moment, before he regained his composure.

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As we explored the mansion, Luna's enthusiasm was infectious. She showed me the grand ballroom, the library, the music room, and even a garden.

I couldn't help but feel like a kid in a candy store, my eyes wide with wonder.  We made our way up the stairs to the second floor.

As we approached Lorenzo's room, Luna's phone rang again. She sighed, her eyes apologetic. "Sorry, Eva, I need to take this. It's a friend, and I need some privacy."

She gestured towards Lorenzo's room. "Go ahead, go in. I'll catch up with you in some time." Without waiting for a response, she turned and walked away, her phone already pressed to her ear.

I watched her go, feeling a pang of curiosity. What was going on with Luna? But my attention was soon drawn to the room in front of me. Lorenzo's room.