Mafia

Thirteen

ADALINAS POV

Once Iosif had fallen asleep, I ran my fingers through his soft hair and traced his face.

He was home again. It felt so surreal, I need to feel him to know that I wasn't dreaming.

I pecked his lips softly, once more before turning off the TV and cuddling into him. 

His grip around my waist tightened and I smiled. I tried not to lean on his chest because of his ribs, but he kspt trying to pull me into him.

I made sure I was a safe distance away from his ribs and slowly drifted off too sleep.

**

I woke up and yawned. I glanced up at Iosif who still slept, his expression peaceful.

I traced my finger over his face again, feeling every curve, bump and indent.  I loved how soft his skin felt underneath my fingertip, how he managed to keep his pine scent.

I followed my finger with my eyes, watching carefully as I traced over his jawline and back up to his cheek bones.

I was very surpised to find Iosif's eyes open and watching me trace my finger along his face.

I stopped, pulling my finger away blushing, and he smiled at me. I smiled back and sighed.
"I'm so warm and comfy, lets never leave this bed."
I whispered and he chuckled.

He pecked my lips and my smile grew, moving closer to him.
"Are you....ok?"
I asked looking him in his eyes. He stayed silent for a long time before nodding his head slowly.

I could see right through him. I knew he wasn't. But I wasn't going to pressure him into telling me.

I just had to give him time.

"Okay."
I muttered.
"My dad says you don't have to work right away-"
"I'll be working today."
He announced, interuppting me and I slightly shook my head.

"No, you should heal Iosif, and spend time with me."
I replied and he got out of bed, slightly struggling.
"As much as I want to stay with you, I will not be seen as weak and fragile."
He replied sternly and I sighed. He tried to stand but I grabbed his arm.

He turned and looked back at me and I sighed.
"Iosif, they'd understand completley, no one would think you were fragile. No one."
I said and he sighed.

"Yes they would Adalina."
He replied, annoyance laced his voice. I stared at him, then slightly nodded my head and he got dressed.

I watched him, silent, as he hobbled around. He limped into the bathroom and shut the door behind him.

I sighed and turned onto my side and cuddled my pillow, closing my eyes. I listened to him limp around the bathroom before the door opened again.

He got to the door and I listened to him stop, hesitate, but the door opened and he left, closing it behind him.

**

Iosif limped around the estate following the men, trying to keep up and do work. I watched him closely and he'd ignore me completley.

I walked down the hallway towards Ellie's room and gave him a small smile as he came down the hallway.

"Iosif-"
I began, stopping but was cut off as he limped past me and away. I glared at his back then stormed into Ellie's room, explaining to her what was happening.

"What the fuck is his problem?!"
I shouted and Ellie shrugged eating her chocolate bar.
"Your dad told you. He'd be a bit distant and difficult."
She replied and I nodded, she was right he had said that.