𝘈𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘦 | Mattia Polibio

022

You

Mattia: Sorry about that, my sisters just being weird.
You: It's ok.
We stand in silence for a minute or two until he finally says something.
Mattia: The sunset looks pretty tonight.
You: It does.
I can see out of the corner of my eye that he's not really looking at the sunset, so I face him with a smile.
You: Whatcha looking at?
Mattia: You.
You: Why's that?
Mattia: You really do look like Layla.

Fuck, there's no way he—

Mattia: But at the same time, you don't. You just have the same facial features, stupid alondra putting those thoughts into my head.

Oh thank god.

You: Who's Layla?
Mattia: She's my ex girlfriend...
You: Why'd you guys break up?
Mattia: Well it's a lot, you probably don't want to hear it.
You: No really, I insist.
Mattia: Ok. Well, she and I work for rival groups in the Mafia but didn't know that right away in the relationship, we only found out right at the end. Anyway, we were on a mission together in Barbados and—
Alondra opens the door and Mattia looks like he's about to punch her.
Alondra: Did I—
Looks me up and down again.
Alondra: Interrupt something?
Mattia: Yes you did, what do you want now?
Alondra: I just have a couple questions for Marissa.
You: I'll happily answer them as soon as we're done talking.

I smile as she rolls her eyes and walks back into the room, Mattia faces me as he wipes his face with his hand.
Mattia: I'm gonna kill that girl.
You: No, don't. Please, continue.
Mattia: Well we were on a mission in Barbados where we were both tasked with killing the leader of another gang we were both rivals with. I wish I would've known it was her under that mask sooner than I did, I tried my hardest to protect her from my stupid sister.
You: Your sister?
He nods.
Mattia: She never liked her, I don't understand why. It's not like she had anything to worry about because she was my girlfriend and I'm Alondra's brother, the only thing that she maybe had to worry about was the way Alejandro looked at her.
I look at him sympathetic, I didn't know it was like that.
Mattia: I tried my hardest to jump in front of that bullet, I wanted to take that for her because I knew couldn't afford to lose her. But I was a split second too late... To this day I regret not banning alondra from being in our organization after that, that was the day we found out we were in rival gangs, her family hated me after that and they still do— or well did— to this day...

I place my hand on the side of his face and stroke his cheek with my thumb lightly as a small smile grows on his face.
You: That was very courageous of you, I can tell you loved her very much.
Mattia: Love. I love her very much, I've never stopped loving her...
My heart begins to slowly shatter.

I knew he still liked me but I didn't know he loves me... I'm gonna regret this.

I pull his face to mine and kiss him, passionately. I feel the love and energy flowing through our bodies. His arms wrap around my torso and he pulls my body into his as my arms wrap around his neck. He deepens this kiss as much as he possibly can, and that's how I know he knows it's me. Once he leans out, he stares into my eyes and smiles that adorable smile I fell in love with.
Mattia: Lay? Is it really you?
I nod slightly.
You: You can't tell anyone it's me, you can't.
He zips his lips and kisses me again, I've never been happier.

Kairi

I glance outside and see Mattia talking the Marissa, they look really happy.

I'm fed up with Alondra's bullshit, she needs to leave Mattia and his relationships the fuck alone already.

Alex comes and sits next to me.
Alex: Do you think that's Layla?
I shake my head.
You: Layla's way cuter than that girl.
We both look out the window and see that girl kiss Mattia, Alex and I rush to close the blinds before Alondra can see.
Alondra: What was that for?
You: Uhh, nothing?
Alondra: You guys are so weird.

She stands up and tries to walk out the door but we don't move to let her go cockblock.
Alondra: Move.
Alex: No.
Alondra: I'm not asking again.
She tries shoving him out of the way but he grabs her arms and pulls her away from the door.
Alondra: Let me go, I need to check on my—
The door opens behind me and Mattia and Marissa walk in hand in hand and look at us all standing there frozen.
Mattia: I'm gonna walk her to her room, I'll be right back.
We all nod and wave at the girl.
Marissa: It was so nice meeting you all and I'll hope to see you again soon.
She smiles a bright and lively smile as she and Mattia exit the room.

Alondra: I'm following them.
Alex wraps his arms around her so she can't move.
Alex: No you're not, you're not cockblocking this one.
Alondra: Let me go.
You: No dude, I agree with Alex, you always manage to mess these things up for him. Can't you just let him be happy? You're his little sister, he should be looking out for you, not the other way around.
Alondra stays silent for a second while she thought of a snarky response.

Alondra: I just don't like Layla because this one flirts with her all the time.
She points at Alex with her hand and he lets go of her.
Alex: Because she's fine, and I stopped once Mattia told us he was in love with her.
Alondra: I'm fine and you don't flirt with me.
Daniel: You wish, you're ugly as hell.
You: Daniel.
She looks at him and crosses her arms.
Alondra: WOW, you all think I'm ugly?
We stay silent as she grabs a room key.
Alondra: Unbelievable, I'm going for a walk, don't follow me.
She walks out of the room slamming the door as she leaves.

You

Mattia and I stop at my door and face each other.
You: I'm sorry I lied about who I was for so long.
Mattia: I'm glad you did in a way, I probably wouldn't have told you the whole story if you hadn't.
I pull him into a hug and he kisses my forehead.
Mattia: Goodnight princess.
You: Night Tia.
He kisses me again before walking back to the elevator, I walk into the room and lean my body against the door as Mari and Alex approach me.
Mari: I'm assuming that went well.
You: He knows it's me.
Alex: You let him find out?!
You: Not on purpose, he told me what really happened.
Reese: You mean the first time he almost killed you?
I nod as I sit on the edge of the bed.

You: Turns out it was Alondra the whole time and he actually tried to save me. Hand me a makeup wipe please.
Grace hands me one and they continue to listen as I wipe my face.
Luca: And he said this without lying, you're one hundred percent positive about that?
I nod.
You: He said he still loves me.
They all gasp as a small chuckle escapes my mouth.
You: Yeah and then I kissed him...
Mari: YOURE FUCKING LYING!
Alex: NO YOU DIDNT!
Mark: LAYLA!
You: I'm sorry, I couldn't help it. My feelings just came rushing back and it was the only thing I thought of doing in that moment.
I look down at my feet so I couldn't see how disappointed in me they are.

Maximo lifts my chin so I have to look up at them.
Mari: Mission accomplished...
You: What?
Alex: We knew how badly you wanted to be with Mattia again, even if you didn't realize it yourself. This is all we wanted to do for you, there's no mission here. This was the mission.
Mark: The point of coming here was so you and Mattia could rekindle your love for each other, we understand how much you love each other, regardless if you almost died—
Reese: Twice.
Max: And you're the leader, you call the shots when it comes to this. You tell us if you want to be with him.
You: But his dad hates me.
Grace: We got intel on that, I forgot to tell you.
They want one of us to kill Mattia's dad.
You: That's not a good way to get them to think we're good people.
Mari: I'm sure he'll fill you in tomorrow, but for now, we should all get some rest. It's been a very long day.