Blood Money - The Sequel

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"Ugh this one doesn't go either!" I groan, taking off the cream sweater and grabbing the pink one.
"Babe just don't wear a sweater" Haz says.
I turn to face him, eyes wide.
"You want your mom to think I'm a whore? Is that really what you want?" I ask.
"It's not that showy" he laughs.
"This sweater is fine." I mutter, slipping on my shoes.
"Hey.." he says softly, running his hands down the sides of my arms. "Relax."
"How do you expect me to relax when we're about to tell your mum that we're dating. She could hate me." I say.
"Honey please, her son is an underboss in a mob. She'll be thrilled I even got someone as amazing as you." He kisses my forehead. "If anything she's going to give me a big long talk about how I'm going to fuck up your life.."
I frown, grabbing his face and holding his cheeks in my hands.
"You're not going to fuck up my life." I say.
"Ugh we're too smooshy" he cringes.
"Yeah we're gross. I love it." I smile.
We head out to the car, and he drives to his mum's. I play relaxing music on the drive, holding Haz's hand the whole way. I've been extra touchy feely since he got shot, I always want him to know how much I love him.
He pulls up to a large blue home, lots of flowers planted in the front yard. She likes to garden.
"This is cute" I comment as we get out, walking up the walkway past a tree swing that is definitely well loved based on how worn out it looks.
"Grew up here" he says. "You ready?"
"Mhmm" I nod.
He opens the door, and we walk in.
"Mum! I'm here!" He calls.
Monty comes running up to me and I lean down to pet him. I haven't seen him since thanksgiving.
"My sweet boy, how are you feeling? Are you taking care of yourself?" She asks.
Haz never told her he got shot, just said he had an injury. He didn't want to scare his mum and I totally get it, she really does care about him.
"I'm good mum" he laughs. "You remember Aria? Toms little sister?"
"Yes! Such a pretty girl! Nikki has the most beautiful kids!" Phil exclaims, making me grin.
"Thank you" I say. "It's good to see you"
"Now tell me what was so important that it couldn't be said over the phone?" She asks, taking a seat in the living room and we follow, sitting down on the couch.
"Well mum.. Aria is my girlfriend.. she has been for a while now." Haz said nervously.
Phil just smiles widely at us, a laugh escaping her lips. I look to Haz, confused. What's so funny?
"Did you really think I didn't know?" She asks.
"What?" Haz questions.
"Darling I'm your mother, and your best friend is a blabber mouth." She giggles. "Tom made me swear on my life that I wouldn't say anything."
"He told you?!" Haz's mouth drops.
"Even if he hadn't, I knew there was something going on. You've been too damn happy." She says.
"Well.. that was easier than I thought." Haz laughs.
"Aria, you are more than welcomed into this family, I hope you know that." Phil says and I smile warmly.
"Thank you, Phil." I say.
"Let me tell you, I really didn't think Haz would ever meet someone. I mean how could he? He doesn't go anywhere or do anything. I'm so glad he found a good girl."
I can see the pure joy in Harrisons eyes, getting his mothers approval. He doesn't talk about her much, but I can tell how much he loves her.
"Hey mum I'm going out with my friends."
I look over to see a brown haired girl walking into the living room while she types on her phone.
"Charlotte why don't you get off your phone and look who's here" Phil says.
The girls eyes lift, and her face lights up when she sees Harrison.
"Finally you're here to visit!" She exclaims as Haz stands to hug her.
"Sorry.. been busy." He apologizes.
"Charlotte this is Aria." Phil says.
She looks to me with a smile, letting her eyes scan my face.
"You're Toms sister?" She asks.
"Yes" I nod.
"I totally see it. You look just like him! It's nice to meet you, I'm Haz's little sister."
Harrison has a sister? And didn't tell me?
"Charlotte, Aria and I are together." Haz mentions and she gasps.
"Oh my god finally!" She squeals. "I didn't think he would ever get a girlfriend!"
"Yes please, go on about how I'm so unlovable" Haz laughs.
"You're not unlovable you're just obnoxious and annoying" she shrugs and I laugh.
We chat for a moment before her friends show up to pick her up.
"I've gotta go, bye Haz, bye Aria!" She waves as she heads out the door.
"I like her" I say.
"Course you do. Finally got someone to trash talk me with" he laughs.
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Visiting with Haz's mum was so nice, I absolutely adore her. She's so sweet and cheery, id love to spend more time with her.
"So I'm thinking" Haz starts as we drive down the road, resting his hand on my thigh, tapping his fingers. "Screw doctors orders, I miss you."
"Harrison. Stop it." I scold.
"Two weeks Aria, it's been two weeks. Boys gotta eat." He says.
"Not until the doctor says you're okay for physical activity." I say.
"So fucking me is physical activity Huh?" He says cockily and I roll my eyes.
"You're annoying." I laugh.
We pull up to the house and I see Petra's car.
"She is the ultimate cock block" Haz comments.
"No, getting shot is the ultimate cock block." I correct him, getting out and going inside.
I walk down the hallway, peeking in each room for where she is, finally finding her and Ezra in the bar.
"Hey guys" I smile as I walk in.
"Agh finally! Haven't seen you all week!" She groans as she stands to hug me.
"I know, but I have a surprise for you." I say, pulling the ultrasound photos out of my bag for her.
"Woah what?!" Ezra exclaims, eyes wide when he sees the photos.
"You didn't tell him?" I ask Petra.
"No, I didn't know you were telling people yet" she shrugs.
"Well we're not but I figured you wouldn't be able to keep a secret." I laugh.
She gives me a 'bitch please' look.
"Hold on, Haz is going to have a baby?" Ezra asks.
"Well.. I am too." I say.
"There you are" Haz says to me as he walks into the room.
"You're having a child?" Ezra asks him. "Mate we had a pact! No babies until we're 40!"
I raise my brow at Haz, wondering why I haven't heard of this pact.
"That was like, five years ago man" Haz laughs.
"You broke the pact" Ezra shakes his head, causing us all to laugh.