In It For The Long Run (Editing)

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Chapter 16

Nikki’s P.O.V

I walk around the house aimlessly, with no real destination, just the simple idea of exploration set in mind.

Demitri left because he needed to discuss the most recent contact from the unknown sender with the previous leader of the Davanzo gang, Tom, Demitri’s father.

It is still strange and fresh in my mind that the person I will marry is leading a gang. I guess I should’ve seen it coming. The signs were quite obvious.

His dominating presence, the authority seeping through is actions and voice when he was demanding for something. The fear in mere mention of the word ‘Davanzo’. 

It shocks me really how a simple noise that translates into words in our minds can cause someone to tremble with fear, to get their heart racing, pumping blood throughout their body.

I walk around the home for a good ten minutes before I decide to explore outside. I open the door leading to the backyard. The cool Italian air hits my face, causing my hair to fly around.

I gently close the door behind me and stare at the space in front of me. To my left is a massive rectangular pool, dark blue tiles making up the lining of the pool. I look straight ahead and see flat land. Dark grey tiles making up the first section of the backyard. After that point the land is green, shortcut grass. To my far right, slightly around the corner, is a vegetable garden that is far beyond the size an average home would have.

I walk around admiring every detailing of the backyard. I continue for a few more minutes heading towards the lot of land in front of me. There are tall trees standing proud along the back of the land. I look around and notice a small bench sitting there facing the land ahead. I go over and plonk myself down.

I tilt my head up and face the sky. The sun’s heat radiates onto my face, keeping me in a warm glow.

I close my eyes and sigh, enjoying the peace and quiet for the time being.

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Demitri’s P.O.V

I pace back and forth in the modern styled living room of my dad and Ramona’s current home.

“Boy will you stop walking around like that. You are creating tracks on the carpet.” My dad announces.

I stop pacing and stare at him, “What are we going to do?”  I ask for the hundredth time.

My dad sighs and leans back in his office chair. The deep wrinkles on the edges of his eyes clearly evident as he concentrates on answering.

His face scrunches up as he remains deep in thought. His face showing years of experience through the scars and deep grooves from all his years as a gang leader. I drop myself down onto the small two seater couch that is on the right side of the room.

I drop my head into my hands and rest my elbows on my knees. I let out a deep breath and take another in.

“Let me get this straight, there were rumours of the girls being targeted which we know is true. When they got here there were direct threats towards the girls.” My dad clarifies with me and I nod my head.