I turn to Alessandro whose now glaring at me.
'Me, you, kitchen now.' He grabs my arm, dragging me to the kitchen.
We hear Mimi go upstairs.
'Dilara would you care to explain why the fuck the leader of The Ravens was in your living room.' He snaps.
'He's a friend.' I manage to say.
Alessandro laughs dryly.
'If Adriano were to find out-' he starts.
'I couldn't give two shits what he would do.' I snap, cutting him off. 'This is my life and this is my house.'
'You know he's probably using you for information.' He says.
'Information on what?' I ask. 'I don't go to mafia meetings anymore, I barely speak to any of you guys.'
'You're being stupid.' Alessandro says.
'No, I'm not stupid, I'm being careful.' I reply.
'Why?' He asks. 'Why him?'
'You know, you were never this nosey when Adriano slept with another girl.' I snap. 'Or when he brought Fouzia home.'
'Believe me, I've given him a lot of shit for it.' He replies tonelessly. 'Now answer my question.'
'Why was Christianto in your living room?' He asks.
I stay silent.
'Dilara why was The Leader here!' He yells, making me flinch at his sudden outburst.
'Shout at me again and I'll rip out your tongue.' I snap.
'I'm sorry, but the only reasonable thing to think is that you're betraying us.' He says.
'You think I would betray you guys?' I laugh.
Alessandro starts laughing.
'Yeah you're right it's stupid.' He says shaking his head.
'Christianto and I are just friends, I bumped into him after Adriano slept with another girl.' I say.
I'm not lying completely, maybe a half lie but that's all. I'm not ready to tell anyone about Dominico or me as the heir of the mafia and Christianto and I are really friends. At least that's what I think.
'And I know when someone is using me for information,' I roll my eyes.
'Good, you're not as stupid as you look,' he says patting my head.
I elbow him in the gut and he doubles over. He stands up, rubbing his stomach.
'Is it ok that Mimi is coming to live with me?' He asks.
'Yeah it's fine,' I reply.
'Are you sure, you know you can come too.' He says. 'I don't care what Adriano or Vittoria say you're basically my sister.'
'I would rather not.' I sigh. 'It's better if I don't.'
'Oh,' he replies. 'Well Mimi's packing her things now.'
'Let me go give her a gift before she leaves.' I say, hurrying up the stairs.
I go to my room and grab her bag.
'Mimi I have a gift for you,' I say, walking into her room and finding her packing her suitcases.
'What is it?' She asks.
I pass her the bag and she takes out the shoe box and opens it up.
'No way,' she gasps. 'You got me the Saint Laurent heels.'
'And I got myself matching ones.' I squeal.
'Thank you so much.' She says hugging me.
I sit down next to her.
'Let me help you pack.' I say.
I grab one of her empty suitcases and put some baby clothes in it.
I look at her and see that she's busy packing so I quietly open up her bottom drawer and stuff two pairs of lingerie in her suitcase, covering it with some dresses and shirts.
When we're done packing, I call up Alessandro to help us bring down her suitcases.
'Dilara I'll visit you all the time.' Mimi says, turning to me.
She pulls me into a tight hug.
'I'll see you soon Mimi Giovanni.' I say smirking.
I go hug Alessandro.
'You better take care of her.' I mumble.
'Don't worry, no one's going to harm my wife.' He replies. 'We're having a little get together at Belissime's tonight please come.'
'I wouldn't miss it for the world.' I smile.
They put the suitcases in the boot of his car and wave to me.
I say goodbye and they drive off.
I close the door and my phone rings.
'Hello.' I say.
'Hey Di, sorry for leaving like that.' Christianto says.
'Oh don't worry, I forgot that you and the Giovanni's can't really be in the same room as each other.' I reply, walking up the stairs.
'By the way, the boss would like to see you again.' He says.
'Why?' I ask.
I walk into my room and see Adriano standing by the window.
'Wha-' I start.
'He wants to show you something.' He replies.
Adriano presses a finger to his lips and pleads me to stay quiet.
'Pick me up at Starbucks in half an hour.' I say before ending the call.
'What the fuck are you doing here?' I snap.
'I really need to speak to you.' He says.
'I'm busy, and I need to be somewhere.' I reply, opening my wardrobe.
I take out a white fleece, black crop top, and baggy grey ripped jeans.
'It's important.' Adriano says.
I turn around to him.
'I think Fouzia's waiting for you.' I snap.
His face drops and I walk into the bathroom to change.
I come out and tie my hair into a ponytail.
'Dilara please,' he pleads.
'I'm sorry Adriano, but I have plans you're going to have to wait.' I apply some lipgloss.
'I heard Christianto was here,' he says, making me stop in my tracks.
He found out quickly.
Goddamn it.
Alessandro probably texted him.
'Why was he here?' He asks.
'It's none of your business.' I reply.
'We both know the punishment for being a traitor.' Adriano says.
'And we both know that I wouldn't do such a thing.' I snap. 'Now if you'll excuse me.'
I walk out of the room, with Adriano following me and put on my trainers.
'What was he doing here?' He asks. 'Did he threaten you, is he going to hurt you?'
'He won't hurt me nearly as much as you already have.' I mutter.
A muscle in his jaw twitches.
'You need to be careful pazza.' He says quietly.
'You don't get to call me that.' I snap. 'You never get to call me that again.'
I turn around and walk away.
Adriano grabs my arm and pulls me closer to him.
*AUTHORS NOTE*
What does Dominco want with Dilara now? And what does Adrinao want to speak to her about?
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