La Mafia González

23 - Nothing Stays Hidden from Valentina González

Lorenzo

Walking into the warehouse, I spot Johnny and Sam standing with two other members, Kalie and Fredo. I join them and ask them if there are any new news regarding that asshole Kilian. He thought I would let go of what he did to me, but I merely gave him time to escape, not that I won't find him.

The man who stabbed me said that Kilian sent him, not exactly but still. I knew he wouldn't let it go, but I didn't think he'd take the risk of killing me, especially when he sent a message with the man he sent. Did he think that I won't go after him or after his mafia?

I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't because he's stupid.

"He went back to Italy immediately after the mafia event, however, his younger brother, Roberto, is still here," Johnny says.

"Mhmm...do you know his whereabouts?" I ask.

"Not yet, but I am working on it."

"Okay. Find where he is staying and tell me." I walk to my office and close the door behind me. I pull my phone out of my pocket and message Valeria.

Me: Are you still scared?

Valeria is still so scared from my parents. She thinks that just because she is a maid, they would not accept her, despite the numerous times I told her that they don't care about that. We decided to keep our relationship more private at the moment till she feels that she is ready for me to tell my mother.

Also, we are still taking small steps and getting to know each other more. I would hate to rush things, especially for her. I want her to live every aspect of a relationship, especially when she never had a boyfriend before.

I never had a girlfriend before as well. In fact, I immediately jumped from the meeting stage to the engagement stage. It is really funny when you think about it.

Val: Yeah...but its okay. Don't worry about me.

Me: I wish I am with you now.

Val: Me too. Don't stay long.

Me: Okay, mi amor.

I know we haven't been together for even a week, but I feel so comfortable and right. I feel that I have known her since forever. When I first met her, I was so jealous and kind of hated her. I didn't like to be close to her or treat her nice. But after a while of seeing her every single day, this feeling began to grow inside of me and now, it has grown to the point that I cannot keep it inside me. She had to know how I feel and I had to have her.

A knock pulls me out of my thoughts and when I look at the intruder, I mumble a curse.

"What is it?" I ask, annoyed.

"Can we talk?" Sam asks.

"About what?"

He doesn't reply and instead, sits on the chair across from me.

"Is something wrong, Sam?" I ask with a gentler voice, placing both of my hands on the desk in front of me.

"I...I want to...talk to you about..."

"About who?"

He gulps and says, "About Sophia."

I furrow my eyebrows in confusion as I narrow my eyes at him. What is it about Sophia does he want to talk about?

"Did she do something? Gosh, this girl...she's a troublemaker."

"No, no, she didn't do anything."

"Then?" I ask, encouraging him to elaborate further.