Amore In The Shadows

Is it a beast or is it a dog?

Chapter 11

Sadie

I stretch out expecting to find my mafia man led next to me but instead I'm greeted with cold sheets. I groan in response and open my eyes slightly to see the sun streaming in through the curtains. The smell of bacon and eggs invade my nose and I perk up, reaching for a pair of jeans and a sweatshirt left on the chair for me, I make my way downstairs to see Enzo flipping pancakes on the stove. "Hey there" I say in awe. He turns around dropping the pancake to the floor "shit, Sadie, you scared me" a deep rumble coming from his throat makes me giggle. His face shocked as he stares at me, making heat creep up my neck. I smile and make my way towards him, wrapping my arms around his neck and standing on my tippy toes to reach him. I leave a soft kiss on his cheek and grin at him. "Thank you for coming for me and saving me" I pull away and take a seat at the bar. He chuckles at me and sweeps up the pancake on the floor before continuing making what I can assume is breakfast. My knee bouncing waiting for Issy to wake up, I've been eager to see her since I overheard Enzo talking to her last night. I wanted to get up and push past him and see her and hold her but I knew I wasn't up to talking and thought better of it until today.

Like she overheard me talking about her she emerges from down the stairs and runs straight for me. Tears from both of us rush out as we squeeze each other tighter. What felt like hours went by before we pulled away, tear streaks stain our face "I've missed you so much, I thought I'd never see you again I'm so sorry Sadie, I love you so much omg" she rushes out as I pull her against me again in a tight hug "I'm ok I promise you, well apart from this" I hold up my arm to show a small wrist cast the doctor gave me yesterday. She looks down at my arm in sorrow. Almost lost in a trance until Enzo places 2 plates on the counter filled with eggs, bacon, pancakes and maple syrup. Right on cue my stomach growls and we all laugh.

After breakfast me and Enzo wash up and I go upstairs to clean myself up ready for the day. I shower and get changed and head back into the bedroom but a low growl stops me in my tracks. I slowly turn around hoping it was my imagination but no. a dogs stands Infront of me in a protective stance snarling its teeth at me "good doggy I'm friendly I'm not going to hurt you" I slowly shift backwards before my back hits the wall. It creeps forward more and more until I can feel its breath on my leg. "Oi ease bullet she's friendly" I didn't even hear Enzo Walk in over the sound of my own heartbeat in my ears. Almost instantly the beast Infront of me transforms into a cute puppy wagging its tail and begging me to get it attention. The breath I didn't even realize I was holding pushes its way out and I ease. I make my way over to the bed watching in awe as bullet and his owner play tug a war with a rope toy, a smile plastered on Enzo's face. "What breed is he, he's beautiful" I say not taking my eyes of the pair of them. Enzo looks up at me, a smile still on his face. "he's a Doberman, I'm sorry for how he acted he gets very protective however now he knows your friendly he will protect you with his life as well" as if on cue bullet jumps onto the bed and nudges into my lap looking up at me with puppy eyes. I giggle and place my hand down to stroke him. I look up at Enzo seeing a frown on his face, just as I was about to ask what was wrong, he spoke. "Bullet remember who feeds you boy, don't go replacing me" bullet only nudges closely onto my lap and I burst in a fit of giggles, Enzo looking down at me with s huge grin on his face. "Come on we are going shopping"

Two hours later and 5 bags in we are sat inside a small retro dinner. Enzo ordered the chocolate milkshake and fries, me on the other hand went with a strawberry milkshake and fries. "Can I ask you a question?" he looks up at me through his milkshake "pretty sure you just did" he smirks at me with a cocky grin. A smile takes over me face but it quickly goes serious "why the mafia?" I whisper so no one else can hear. He takes in a sharp breath and looks down at his milkshake. I go to tell him he doesn't need tell me but he speaks. "a coupe of years ago my uncle died, Rico's farther, died in a horrible crash, Rico was in the crash as well and was lucky to get out alive. Police said it was an accident but we all know better to know this was no accident, anyway after he died someone had to take over the business and mafia, Rico was injured still and, in the hospital, so we all agreed he needed time to heal, Ryka is to good at what he does to take on other responsibilities, we were worried it would affect with work he does now. So that left me. I had experience in the mafia as my uncle was training us all for this, I had experience in the business side and I took it very seriously." Sitting here staring at him, trying to connect the dots and process the information. "The mask, that's why he wears the mask. Would you ever change it, not be in the mafia?" he sits there as if contemplating his answer. "No, I don't think I would ever go back, I love what I do, ridding this world of the many horrible people who are here." 

Just as I'm about to reply a loud shot ring through my ears "GET DOWN" someone yells not processing who said it, instead I was tackled to the ground with a thud. More shots ring out one after another, glass shattering all over me. "Crawl towards the back" Somone yells down my ear. I don't move, not until someone carry's me pinned to there chest across to the other side and around the back entrance. Cool air hits my skin as the door is thrown open and all emotions come rushing to the surface. I scream not knowing wo has me pinned to there chest. "Hey hey baby its ok I'm here, it's me I need you to calm down ok" almost instantly my limbs relax but my breathing doesn't calm down. Mt breaths come in short fast breaths. I can't breathe. Oh god I can't.... "Deep breaths for me, breathe with me" he places my palm on his chest to feel his heartbeat, instantaneously I breathe to the rhythm of his heart. A few minutes later my breathing has returned to normal but Enzo is still clinging to me. Calming me down.

While driving back Enzo was on the phone to Rico and Ryka explaining what happened, warm air blowing in my face as I stare outside the window. When we arrived back at him place, he told me he had some work to do then walked to his office without a word. I went to my room and showered and started reading a book before I got bored and went down for food. I turned on the radio and began food, I thought I'd cook for everyone since the day we have all had. I dished up pasta with sweet chili chicken ribs and placed them on the table. Moments later the 3 boys rounded the corner. "Mhmmm something smells amazing" Ryka calls out with no shame. I smile up at them but only get 2 smiles back. Enzo is standing over me not even a hint of a smile. "I have to go out, don't wait up" then he walks away. No explanation, nothing. He slams the door behind him and I look up at the 2 boys scoffing their face with food. "don't take it personally" I fake a smile up at them and make my way back to my room without eating.

Noises wake me from my sleep, grumbles and grunts from the other end of the room. Bullet lays guard on the bed growling at the sudden noise. "Oi calms down bullet its me" Enzo. I flick the lamp on and bullet immediately cuddles back into me. It takes a moment for my eyes to adjust to the bright light but when it dose what I see makes my once tired eyes spring alive. Blood. Blood all over Enzo.