Flaming Hearts.

Chapter twenty four

Antonio's POV

I continuously went on hitting the punching bag on and on breathing so hard , sweat dripping from my body to the floor I stopped for a while as the memories from last night came floating back on my mind, the kiss, how it felt when her lips were on mine the way her nails dug on to my shirt every time she deepened the kiss. I closed my eyes picturing how rough I would have taken her right there on the sofa if she hadn't stepped away.

I walk back in front of the punching bag as I adjusted my gloves and went on punching it so hard with small grunts echoing around my gym room. Every punch I threw I pictured him, the so suppose detective guy who  happens to be her ex , as the thought came to mind I threw the very last punch and the punching bag went flying across the room falling on the glass shelves . I stood quietly watching the glass shattered into pieces

" Having a bad morning?
I turned finding Marco casually standing at the door with his hands in his pockets

" what is it " I breathed removing my gloves and observing my hands as dark colors visible from a far

" well chino called , they found Roy Tucker! He reported

" its  about time, tell him to take him to the warehouse"

" That can happen, he was armed he put on quite fight so chino killed him!

I swallowed hard as I placed the bottle of water in my hands slowly on the table

" well he was going to die either way " I sighed

" what do we do with the body?

" drop it outside a morgue anonymously they'll  contact the police finding him" I ordered

" sure I'll give the instructions, and remember you have a meeting with the Colombians today noon" he reminds me as we head down the corridor

" get Valerio to take care of things , will be going to the meeting together!

" sure-

A phone call interrupted him taking out my phone swiping the accept button

" yes Franko ! Is everything alright?

" Si Capo but I don't everything is alright with her maybe you should come to check up on her"

" okay am on my way" I hanged up immediately walking pass Marco as I got into my room

" Antonio what's wrong?he barked as he entered

" I'll meet you there at the meeting but I have to pass by somewhere first"

" you're going to see Maryjane ! He accused

" What's with the tone! I faced him

" Does she know you run a cartel!

" She doesn't have to know!

" If you say so! He chuckled as he walked out

After a quick shower I dressed up in my suit and head down immediately getting into the car and Tyler and Rico settled as we speed off. The car parked at the side walk and I got off as franko approached me 

" Capo! He knowledged me as i walked past him

I knocked at the door lightly waiting for it to open after sometime Sophie comes in sight in a chic dress and heels she looked fresh

" Antonio, Good morning! She smiled genuinely

" morning Sophia"

" What are you doing here?

" Franko called me, he told me about how Maryjane had alittle panic attack last night!

" oh yea, she claims she saw her dad standing at the kitchen aisle"

" Is she okay?

"To be honest she says she's okay but I don't think so!

I heard her footsteps coming downstairs as she halt when our eyes met , I went down at the grey shorts she had on and the oversize t' shirt she had on , her hair in a messy bun ,face looking fresh

" Antonio ! What are you doing here? She passed

" To see you! I gave her a quick smile before I made my way to the living room

" well I think I'll head out now, it was nice to see you again Antonio" Sophie calls out before she walks out

There's  an awkward silence between us as she uncomfortably stood beside the kitchen counter facing down waiting for me to talk

" Are you okay? Sophia told me about last night"

" Am fine , why does everyone thinks am not okey!

" well you saw your dead father in your kitchen yesterday!

" I know, I think it's just because I miss alot with all happening in my life I just realized how much I wish he was here" she sighed

" Everything is going to get better!

"Thanks, do you want breakfast? She moved to the fridge

" no am fine!

" listen about yesterday am sorry for the.... Uhm the kiss! She swallows hard

" am not sorry, I enjoyed every bit of it! I moved closer to her

" you did? Her eyes widen

" Didn't you like it ? I closely stood in front of her looking down at her as my fingers caress her cheek slowly as her eyes close responding to my little action, she quickly stepped away

" I...I- can't , that can not happen again Antonio its so unprofessional" she barks

"I don't care about professionals, tell me Maryjane what did you feel when we kissed last night" I moved close to her towering over her small future

" I ...I don't know what I feel! Her soft voice hitched

" Is it because of Jack ? Are you still in love with him! I clenched my jaw

" what! No am not I already told him that and am telling you! She walked past me

Before she got far I immediately caught hold of her hand and turned her making her face me

" then tell me! What is it? Am not your type is that it! I barked

" No! I just don't have the energy to be in a relationship! She sighed

" I don't feel okay, my life has been upside down ever since my dad passed away and I haven't felt myself ever since , I don't want to commit myself to someone with all this baggage weigh me down" she slowly went on her eyes filled with tears

I slowly wiped the single tear that rolled down with my finger as I stared down at her biting her lip

" I understand! I'll wait . I whispered as I placed a soft kiss at her temple and held her face with both my hands and just stared at her before stepping back

" take a day off, I wont be home anyway" I informed her as she simply nodded

" Thank you for being understanding"

" Ti aspettero' bellisima ( I'll wait for you beautiful)

" What did you say? She curiously asked

" I have to go, see you later " I gave her soft hands a light squeeze and a kiss before I walked out I got in the car and relaxed my head back as well drove off. In one way I was happy that her feelings for the detective are gone , all I have to do is to win her heart one way or the other .