The Mafia In Love

Part 35

''Willa-''

''Don't... Don't even dare''. I pointed at him angrily. If he expects me to be calm after everything, he has done to me then he must be mistaken. 

''How could you? What would it have cost for you to just tell me... and I asked you. I asked you about it and what did you do? You shut me out''. I said shakily. I was doing everything in my willpower not to cry in front of him. 

When he tried to approach me, I was quick to move back which he reacted to, quickly. The action clearly hurt him. That's one thing I've always liked about him, he never hides his emotions from me. 

''I didn't have a choice, Bambina. It was going to put you at risk''. He practically begged, eyes telling no lies. It would have touched me if I didnt have to witness someone die right in front of me. The fact that I was acting sane was surprising. 

''And what about that murder that I fortunately had to witness, because now I know damn well you wouldn't have told me anything''. I said angrily, pointing at him. 

''Don't be fooled by that, Bambina. That man is far from a god person-''

''And you are?'' I cut him off immediately. He shouldn't even be talking, not when he's the leader of one of the most illegal activities to ever fucking exist. 

He went silent, not liking my behavior or responses to his answers. It was clearly getting to him but it's what he deserves. You can't expect me to act all normal after knowing all this. That's why he was so secretive... like I didnt know him enough, no matter how much we spent time together. Always so quick to leave with no definite answer, the silence I got from him for few days gap.

It's not like a CEO can't be busy... but I just always had a gut feeling, and it clearly wasn't wrong after all. Why Dante? just when I was falling for you. 

I sighed, trying to reduce the loud thumping that was going on in my head. I was way too stressed to be dealing with any more drama. 

The awkward silence didnt help either. He just kept staring... probably wondering what to say next that won't tick me off finally because he knew damn well, he was being timed at this point.

''I know that apologizing a million times can never undo the damage that I've caused you these past days...''. I looked away, not wanting to look at him any further. I know that if I do, I won't be able to stay mad for long. 

''But... please, don't leave me''. I turned my head as fast as his words fell out. I stared at him in slight surprise... I didnt expect for him to beg me like that. Still, it's not enough to buy me. 

''What?'' I asked, maybe my ears were failing me. Or maybe I just liked hearing him beg for me to stay. 

''I said please, dont leave me. I get that you're angry at me... anyone would in your situation. I've not been fair to you at all, and I'll spend the rest of my life making up for it but please.... dont leave me, Bambina''. He came closer, standing right in front of me. 

I didnt move either... I couldn't. I could only stare.... stare at those same eyes I was falling for. I hated how badly my heart raced whenever he was near. Like it knew he was the one.

''Say something, please''. He silently begged, taking my hands in his which I let him. I couldn't even deny it... I missed his touch so much. Too much to even comprehend.

''I don't know, Dante''. I said sadly, his grip tightening. ''Do you realize how dangerous your life is?... what if something happens to me?''.

''Nothing will ever happen to you as long as I'm alive. They wouldn't dare harm you in any way... not when you're my woman. I'll never allow it''. He promised, still giving me those soft eyes that makes my knees weak. 

''Don't think I've forgotten about that night in the car. You have a lot of apologizing to do''. I said sternly. If he thinks that I'm just going to forget everything he did and forgive him on the spot, then he's very much mistaken. This isn't some joke... and I don't think I myself have realized how dangerous he is, considering the work he does. 

''I still feel ashamed for the way I spoke to you that night, Bambina. You did nothing to deserve that treatment from me''. he sincerely confessed, drawing tender circles on my hand with his thumb. 

I hate to admit how much it was doing to me... but he obviously didn't need to know that.

''You should... you really should''. I clarified, looking into his eyes. He needed to know how much he hurt me that night and how I'm not going to take that from him next time. 

''I won't stop until I make up for it. I promise''. I looked away. I refused to be lured by this man's affection. This wasn't something I was going to easily forget.

I may still need some space, just to collect my thoughts and actually register my situation. How did I go from a college student to being a potential girlfriend of a Mafia Don? Point of correction... the biggest Mafia Don. 

If I wasn't still in a haze, I would have thought it was a bit sexy. Yes, I'm that screwed in the mind... but if I'm thinking about my safety being jeopardized, then fuck no. 

''So... Mafia Don, right?''. I said awkwardly. I needed to understand what exactly goes on in that shit. I knew they existed in books but fuck, it sounds so crazy to hear in reality. 

''I know you have a lot of questions to ask, and I promise that I'll answer every one of them truthfully, but can it wait?''. I frowned at him. He's avoiding it again, now I was getting pissed off all over again, but he beat me to it.

''I need you to eat first, Bambina. I need to be sure that you're fine first''. 

I blinked at him... his words registering in my head before I started calming down. Screw him for being this noticeable. Even I didnt remember that hadn't eaten something. 

''Fine... but you're not avoiding it after. You hear me?''. I was quick to say, pointing my hand at him to which brought a small smile to his face. Raising his two hands in surrender, he answered me.

''Yes, ma'am''.