The Capo and His Queen (Book 2 In PTMM Series)

Chapter: 25

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." 

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Ales Pov~

Looking at the food on my plate my stomach immediately grumbles out loud. Dean chuckles next to me poking my stomach. I snap his hand playfully "Don't laugh at me." I murmur and begin stuffing my face with the cheesy deliciousness. Raf and Kaia were whispering and laughing at something, who knows what. Aunt Yana and Leena were schmoozing over aunt Mili, most likely teasing her about her boyfriend who is already my uncle. Now that I think about it, they do look adorable together. 

Plus whenever he did come to visit they did share moments together but never made it too obvious. I smile at the image in head. We have been through so much already, and it was finally starting to even itself out.

Gianna Pov~  

I smiled adoringly at my husband who was talking about how him and Gabriel the restaurant owner had met. Gabriel used to be Ano V's neighbor, so when Adriano would visit they used to play together as children. They eventually formed a fast growing brotherhood. Gabriel's  father used to own and run the restaurant but he took it over when his father fell sick. So Adriano and the family would come here almost every week for dinner.

They were close and yet I have never heard of him mentioning Gabriel. Not even once. I know he doesn't like to talk about his past often, but Gabriel was a good part of his past. I wonder why he never spoke of him. I have to remember to ask him later. Adriano took the first bite of his food and a genuine heart warming smile spread on his face. One I haven't seen in a while. 

"Just like I remember." He murmured looking down at me. I smiled and tilted my head up to give him a sweet kiss, tasting the spices on his lips. "Mmm, it is good." I replied chuckling. His eyes lit up in amusement as I ducked my head down to try my own dish which was similar to his. I shoved the first bite in my mouth and internally groaned. 

"Ancora non delude il fratello." (Still does not disappoint brother) Matteo said looking at his brother with a spark in his eyes. 

Gabriel cam sauntering in to the room at the same time, a knowing smile on his face. He placed a hand on Adriano's shoulder with a smile "How is it going out here?" He asked with a light heartedness to him. The way Gabriel carried himself was like no other. He was a lean man but still had some build. he had dark brown hair and honey eyes. Very handsome, but not as much as my love. Gabriel was relaxed and free spirited, with kind eyes and a glowing smile that made you want to smile right back. No wonder Adriano became friends with him so fast, there was a likeness to him. 

"So good! I could kiss you right now Gabriel." Yana said jokingly. Matteo gave her a look, "I said could, not that I would." she defended herself placing a kiss on Matteos cheek. Gabriel chuckled at the encounter his eyes lighting up with his laughter. "She's perfect you Matteo." Gabriel said shaking his head. "Mom don't go around saying you could kiss people please." Marcio said to his mom with a pained expression on his face. I chuckled at his statement and Yana's look she gave him. She stuck her tongue out at him and ushered him to continue eating. 

"Gabriel è tutto perfetto. Tuo padre sarebbe molto orgoglioso di te." (Gabriel everything is perfect. Your father would be very proud you.) Ano V said with sincerity and a hint of sorrow in her eyes. I watched as Gabriels fire honey eyes dulled a little bit at the mention of his father, and he nods with a small smile on his face.