His Iris | ✓

Chapter 31

Iris POV

"Iris, wake up," I heard a soft voice telling me.

I slowly opened my eyes only to see that Xavier already woke up and left. Well, that was a weird dream. I did my necessities and went downstairs in my pjs to make sure Xavier hadn't ditched me again. The smell of breakfast filled my nostrils as I smiled wondering if Xavier was doing what I think he was doing.

I saw him facing his shirtless back with an apron on towards me attempting to make breakfast. How cute. I lightly chuckled to myself and went closer to him and placed my head on his back and wrapped my arms around him feeling his hard abs. It was a difficult task since my belly was preventing me to actually wrap my arms around him.

I felt his body vibrate indicating he was laughing. I can already tell he had a huge smirk plastered over his face. As I heard the stove turn off my feet were lightly lifted from the ground and into the hands of this handsome devil. "My little kitten," he whispered and placed a kiss on my forehead.

I smiled and placed my hand on his bicep for support and asked, "What are you cooking chief?" He looked amused and placed me down. I immediately felt cold since his embrace kept me warm.

"Your favorite tesoro," Xavier replied as the words rolled off his toungue shocking me. Was that Italian? If it was, the way he speaks is heavenly and sexy. (Tesoro = Darling)

"Was that Italian?" I asked more as a statement. The last time Xavier talked in Italian was when we went on our first date the day I found out my life is turning upside down. We went to a restaurant which was obviously Italian since I couldn't understand the whole menu, I'm sure he did that to show off his skills, and I'm not mad since Xavier speaks Italian in a very sexy way.

"Certo amore," he replied smiling. Now that was definitely Italian. Ugh, how will I understand Xavier now? (Certo amore = Of course love)

"I'll take that as a yes, but please do not use this against me," I stated knowing Xavier won't let this go. "Of course I won't, but that doesn't mean I'll never use it," he said and kissed my pregnant belly.

"How is my baby boy or girl," He asked and kissed my belly once again. "Ti amo e la tua bellissima madre." Okay Xavier will definitely use this against me. After one more kiss on my belly he moved up to kiss my lips but I pulled back. "Xavier this isn't fair, why are you speaking Italian all of a sudden?" He chuckled and threw his hands up in the air as surrender. (Ti amo e la tua bellissima madre = I love you and your beautiful mother)

"It's not my fault I'm Italian, and besides Iris, I know you like it," he stated with his signature smirk. I rolled my eyes and let my fingers brush through his hair as I kissed him. He responded as we both let our tongues explore. Xavier was right, I did like the fact that he spoke Italian. It's just I'm way to curious to not know what he was saying.

Xavier pulled back from our heated kiss as I caught my breath. He smirked at me. How is this man not breathless while I probably look like a dying whale? "As much as I would love eating you up for breakfast, I think you would prefer something more appropriate," he stated as I widened my eyes.

A blush crept up my cheeks as I scolded him, "Xavier!" He tried to look innocent and continued to make whatever he was making. I rolled my eyes and sat down at the kitchen Island waiting for breakfast. Xavier was in front of me making breakfast which was a very pleasant sight.

Once and a while his back muscles would flex due to him cooking. Ugh, my hormones are everywhere. After a few minutes Xavier came back with breakfast and we both started eating.

It's now or never. "About last night, I'm sorry for overreacting." His head jolted up as he swallowed the remaining food in his mouth. "It's just that my father was also in the mafia which is why I'm so worried. My mother slept in worry every night not knowing if he was alive or not, and I don't want that to happen to us."

"It won't. Iris, I know you're worried about me, about us. But this doesn't mean that being in the mafia will definitely kill me. My crew is the best one yet, and I show no mercy to fools." I nodded my head a bit frightened.

"You said you don't kill innocent people, then why do you kill at all?" He ran a hand over his luscious hair contemplating on wether or not telling me.

"When I was younger, about your age, I made bad decisions that got me into deep shit." I nodded my head for him to continue. "I made a gang along with Taylor, ever since then we both stuck to it and got lucky. It relieves stress and I'm sure Taylor felt the same way. One day father found out and we were tortured left and right by him. Soon we had to face another powerful mafia gang and our father decided to help us instead of beating us. And now here we are."

It was weird since I considered Martin to be a tough shell to crack but soon he was very kind, I guess I judged him to quickly. It was no surprise that Xavier and Taylor would do something like this but if they ever get into deeper shit I will make them both get out of the mafia, no matter what.

"Xavier, I understand. But if you and your gang ever get yourselves into deep shit, I will drag you out of the mafia," I stated pointing my finger at him like a cranky mother scolding her son.

"Yes ma'am," he replied tipping a non existent hat. We both laughed as we finished up breakfast. Soon Xavier had to leave for work so he got ready.

He kissed my cheek and was about to leave when I stopped him. "Make sure to be back early, I don't wanna wait," I pouted like a baby. He smiled and pulled me close while leaving a lingering kiss. "Of course li mio amore." (Li mio amore = My love)

I smiled as his retreating figure was seen in the distance. After Xavier left I watched some binge worthy movies and T.V shows since there's nothing better to do. I heard my phone ding as I looked around for it. When I found it I saw Alivia's text.

Alivia - Hey girl! I'm so sorry for not keeping in contact but I heard you got kidnapped! Call me right now!

I smiled and called Alivia right away. "Iris! Are you okay? Did that bastard hurt you? Tell me!" Alivia's voice was laced with worry as I spoke up before she got crazy. "Alivia I'm fine, and so is my baby."

I heard her sigh in relief and speak, "I'm so sorry for not keeping in contact but what can I say, I kinda got distracted with my love life. And I heard it was Mathew who kidnapped you, why would he do that? He suddenly disappeared and now this."

"I don't know. He came back and had some personal problems which is why he had to leave. But he said he likes me which is odd," I replied. "I thought you guys put the whole relationship thing behind?" She asked confused just like me. "I thought so too, but I guess we'll never know." We stayed silent for awhile until I remembered what Alivia said earlier in her apology.

"So, what about your love life?" I asked with a huge grin on my face. "Uhh wel-" but before she could respond I cut her off. "Alivia! You better spill all the details before I go over there and strangle you, trust me, it won't be a pleasant sight." She finally gave in and told me everything. "Okay, but I don't know if you'll take it well," she responded hesitantly.

"I will. Just tell me," I ordered not able to contain myself. "I kinda like your cousin, Marcus," she replied.

Oh em gee. I stayed silent as Alivia cursed under her breath about not telling me. "Iris I'm so sor-" but before she could apologize I cut her off. "Alivia, it's fine. It's about time you two found someone." I'm sure by now she was blushing even though I couldn't see her.

"Are you sure? We can stop seeing each other," she insisted although I knew she didn't mean it. "Yes, you two will be great together. Just spare me the details since I don't want to know about my cousins love life," I responded with a disgusted face just thinking about it.

She laughed over the phone with me and soon we both hung up since I had to empty my bladder.

It was about six in the afternoon when the doorbell rung. I rushed over to the door from sitting on the couch the whole day. Xavier said he would come home earlier but I guess he had a lot of work to catch up on. Most likely the mafia.

The minute I opened the door I was attacked.

Oh my god.

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