The Mafia and his Nerd

Chapter 43

Ava's POV

"I am getting used to your cooking, Justin," I said while cutting the vegetables.

"Anything for you babe. We eat alone every day anyway," he said.

"It's like Christmas dinner. One big family eating together. I missed doing that after I moved here." said Elliot putting the chicken in the oven.

"Oh yes but tonight we have to eat on our own. Miss Ava here has a date with a hot Italian," said Justin winking at me.

"It's not a date," I said as I felt flush. "He is coming to check up on me so I suggested dinner. He was not happy when I asked to stay on my own." I recalled our earlier conversation. "He finally agreed on the condition that I will see him at least once a week."

"But look at it this way. You guys love each other very much and now you get to experience the whole anticipation of dating life," said Justin.

"Oh, I don't think he wants that. I saw him when he came over the other day. I bet he is ready to just pop up a ring and ask her to marry him. Then she will fly far away with her Italian husband leaving us here. Just you and I honey." said Elliot hugging his boyfriend.

I chucked a carrot at them and scoffed. "No one is getting married and it's not a date." they snickered.

They were right though. Amadeo and I were on a rollercoaster ever since we met. I had told the guys a more subdued version of the chaos of events that had occurred and may have also skipped about Amadeo's real identity. We fell in love in the most unconventional circumstances but nevertheless, I love him. Even this past week I missed him more than I did during our time apart. Secretly I want this to be a date but also don't want to jinx it.

I felt a pull on the hem of my dress and saw Alex. I smiled and said, "Hey bubba."

"Mama up!" he said.

I sighed. "Aw baby, I'm sorry. Mama can't pick you up." My wound hadn't healed completely and the doctor advised me to not lift anything heavy.

"Up mama. Up," he whined again. I shook my head no and he started crying. Oh no.

"Hold up," said Elliot as he came over picked Alex up, and put him in my lap. "There you go." he smiled.

Alex quickly snuggled up to me and stopped crying. I kissed his forehead. "A few more weeks baby then mama will you pick you up herself," I said to him and he smiled.

"I wuv you, Mama," he said and I gasped.

"Who taught you that?" I asked incredulously.

"Oh, I did," said Justin

"Excuse me. You did not. I did." said Elliot.

"Fine, you both did. It's so cute!" I said.

"Aww, I love you too baby boy. I love you so much." I said kissing all over his face as he giggled.

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Justin and Elliot had left taking their portion of food. I cleaned a little here and there waiting for Amadeo to arrive. Alex was watching cartoons on my small TV and munching on a cracker. I took a quick glance in the mirror at my appearance. I brushed off my dress. It was the same dress I had worn in Italy on our first date. Dinner! Oh my god, what is wrong with me. A knock on the door sounded. He is here. I opened the door and he stood there smiling at me. He wore a black shirt with a few buttons opened at the top. Oh, sweet baby Jesus. I hugged and he embraced me back. I inhaled his scent as he kissed my hair. He nuzzled his nose with mine.