Dangerous In Black (four)

Eleven

Rome

Rome knew they'd arrived as she took in the large black gate that stood in front of them. She'd heard rumors of the Martini compound but she'd never expected just the outside to be so grand. On the walls there were men keeping watch as they drove toward the guard booth, Arturo stopped the car and turned his head to look at Alejandro expectantly.

"Your rule fratello," (brother) Arturo said.

Rome had spent nine years of her life in Italy and had learnt and perfected the language so, she'd understand what he'd said. His rule? What rule? She looked at Alejandro expectantly as he pursed his lips, "She's mine."

Rome felt her cheeks heat at the words before hiding her blushing cheeks into his arm.
"I'm yours?" She asked.

Alejandro smiled tenderly at her, something he'd been doing a lot, he hummed, "For as long as you want."

Forever, Rome thought mischievously, she'd be his forever.

The gates suddenly opened and Rome had to close her mouth at the beauty of the house that stood before them. It looked exactly like a castle, with pillars and a fountain out front. There were men dressed in black patrolling and from where she sat Rome knew there was so much more to see. As she stepped out of the car she followed Alejandro towards the door before it was pushed open and Rome recognized the other man who'd been at the meeting who was grinning at their approach, Elliot, she remembered his name was.

"You brought me food! I love you!" He said kissing Laya's lips as she handed him the bag.

Suddenly his eyes caught hers and he smiled, "Hi," he waved.

Timidly, she waved back before Alejandro led her inside where she saw the final two Martini brothers. The first, whom she'd assumed was Allegro because her father had revealed a picture of him at a meeting he'd held some years back and Arturo? But wait, wasn't Arturo behind her? Her eyebrows furrowed at the other man before Laya walked over to him and kissed him on the lips. What in the world was happening? Rome thought quickly. Wasn't Arturo married to Dallas? Her confusion had risen to a new level when Elliot approached Laya and Arturo and kissed him as well.

Rome's eyes widened before realization dawned on her as Dallas and the real Arturo finally came into view. They were twins! She gasped, obviously surprised.

"My name is Alessando," he said smiling at Rome.

"Hi," she muttered quietly.

Suddenly Allegro caught her attention as he approached her and Rome gulped, "I'm Allegro," he introduced, extending a hand.

"Rome." She answered shaking his hand softly.

"I hope the drive wasn't too bad," Allegro asked everyone.

"Nope, food helped," Greece spoke up walking towards him and kissing his cheek, "Now where is my son!"

"Ma!" A voice called as a little boy wobbled towards them.

"Adriano!" Greece giggled and Rome watched as she lifted the boy and kissed his cheeks, "Did you miss your mommy!"

"Alonso is asleep," Alessando said to Dallas and she smiled relieved.

"Thanks for putting him to sleep Elliot,"

Alessando scoffed, "Excuse me!" I did it! I'm the best uncle!"

Rome watched Elliot roll his eyes, "You're welcome but to be fair Alessando did try,"

Arturo chuckled, "Better get that practice in before your twins arrive," looking meaningfully at Laya.