Buzz buzz buzz
Buzz buzz buzz
I groan as I roll over to grab my phone to get it to stop buzzing. Once I pick it up it says I have a missed call from Scarlett. My eyes widen as I hop out of the bed and hurry to the bathroom. I do whatever I need in about five minutes, still looking like shit. My hair isn't tangled but it's frizzy and my eyes have huge bags under them that I didn't get to cover up.
My clothes are now thrown all over the floor while I'm trying to look for an outfit. It's not in Florida, especially today, so I was trying to find a pair of my jeans shorts. After having long five minutes I found them and quick led switched them out with my spandex. I take off my t-shirt and slip on a baby blue tank top, and I tuck that into my shorts.
I run to the room across from mine and see Rosetta sleeping on her bed. I walk over to the three year old and gently pick her up. I pull out an outfit for her to change into later, but for now she'll stay in her pajamas.
I grab my phone and purse as I run out of my room. I quickly grab a granola bar for breakfast before I slip on my white converse. I run down the stairs of my apartment complex and see Scarlett in her car.
"Shit I'm so sorry!" I apologize once I get Rosetta in her car seat. I quickly get into the passengers seat and buckle up as Scarlett starts to drive.
"You're lucky we packed your bags and put them in my car yesterday," Scarlett says as she turns off my street, "I see Rosey is sound asleep."
"Yeah I just carried her down, I didn't want to wake her up," I tell Scarlett as I open my granola bar.
"Just be gratefull that the airport isn't that far from your aptartment," Scarlett says, "otherwise we'd miss our flight." I roll my eyes as Scarlett speeds up a little.
"Momma?" I turn around and see Rose rubbing her eyes as she looks out the window.
"Hey baby girl," I smile as I look back at my daughter, "are you hungry?"
"No momma," Rose says as she looks at me, "where we?"
"Going to an airport. We're going to fly in a big plane," I tell her and she yawns. " Go back to sleep baby girl."
"Not tired," she mutters as her eyes slowly close. Her head starts to fall down but she jerks back awake and rubs her eyes once more.
"Try to sleep baby," I tell her. "We've got a long day ahead."
"Hey Rosey," Scarlett smiles whe she sees that Rose isn't going back to sleep, "are you ready to fly in a big plane?"
"Hi Aunty," Rose whispers as she fights her eyes from closing, "momma."
"What babe?" I ask and see her head hanging down. Well at least she's sleeping again, "is Lagon coming or not? Logan is Scarlett's boyfriend from two years.
"He's coming in a couple days," Scarlett tells me. "He has a huge project he's working on." He's some type of engineer that builds all sorts of machines. He's also a genius so he has always been my go to for help.
"I thought he finished it?" I crack my neck as I ask because it's stuff from sleeping wrong.
"He has to finish for someone else in the department who comes up too drunk to think," Scarlett almost screams in annoyance.
The rest of the way to the airport Scarlett complains about how awful her boyfriend's job is. Oh! She also complained about how she only gets to see him after five every night. Rose stays asleep the whole ride there, even with Scarlett practically screaming. Scarlett then starts to talk about our last trip to Europe. We went to Europe after we graduated high school, we went to France, England, Spain and Italy. That's where I made a decision that would effect my future- not in a bad way- and how I would live my life. In Italy, the night before we left, we went to an over the top bar. Considering we were both eighteen we didn't have to sneak in. A extremely handsome Italian man asked me to dance when I first got there. One dance led to a drink then the cycle continued. Scarlett — this was before Logan — had already left with another guy, so I left with this man.
I don't remember his name nor do I remember anything else. I remember waking up with no clothes and the man next to me. I wanted to scream and push the man right off the bed but shock took over me. I scrambled out of bed and threw my dress on fast. Embarrassingly enough I went to put on my panties but they were... well ripped. I still blush thinking about it, but I tossed them in the bin. I saw a used condom in the waste bin, which was disgusting. Yet I was glad we used protection. Except it didn't really work because I found out I was pregnant right before I went off the college.
"We're here day dreamer," Scarlett says as she parks in a lot labeled "E". I snap out of my thoughts and get out of the car and open the back seat door. I unbuckled Rose and pull her out of the car seat, accidentally waking her up.
"Sorry baby," I whisper as she lays her head on my shoulder, "can you walk?" She shakes her head no and I sigh. I manage to get my carry on back pack on my back and put Rose's tiny back pack on her back as well. Scarlett pulls out four suitcases from her trunk, along with her carry on bag.
"Ready to have the time of our lives in Italy!" Scarlett cheers as we walk through the parking lot.
"Shh," Rose whines as she buries her face into my neck, "quiet Aunty Scar."
"Be nice Rose," I say and she doesn't even move as a response, "don't scream Scar, people will just continue at your crazy self."
"I'm just excited to go back to the most beautiful place on earth!" Scar smiles and starts to walk faster, "now hurry up!"
"Patience is a virtue!" I call after her but laugh as she continues to run towards the actual airport.
"Ciao Italia!" Scar exclaims as the automatic doors to leave the airport open. Rose is wide awake now, after eating two snickers and chugging a can and a half of soda, and is squealing as she holds on to Scar's hand. "They aren't ready for two hot American women and a charming little girl!""You aren't allowed to drink that much wine ever again," I groan as I pick up Rose, "don't just let go of your bags, you don't know if someone would try to steal them.""Shut up!" Scar rolls her eyes as she gets us a taxi. We get into the
Nicola's POV: "Gather the men Luca," I tell Luca. "We have to head out in ten minutes. Get Stefano too, Dad wants him to come on more missions." "Where are we going today?" Luca asks as he turn the door knob. "Vieste," I reply, "now hurry. We still need to pack supplies. You also need to change." Luca chuckles before he leaves the the room, wearing his bright red shirt. I get off my chair and walk to the closet. I pull on my bullet proof vest and leather jacket before I head out to the garage. My little sister, Aurora is putting on a pair of heels once I reach the door. My combat boots are sitting by the door so I slip them on before I go to open the door. "Where to now fratello?" She asks before I go into the garage. "I could ask you the same question," I retort, "you're certainly dressed up." "Dad needs me to get him something," she shrugs as she straps on her heel. "Dressed like that?" I scoff, "that's a little short, go change." "No," she replies, "I happen to like the dre
Danielle's POV: "I think Rose is getting tired," Scar says, right before she yawns. "I think it's the both of you," I chuckle. I wrap a pink towel around Rose, "swimming wears you two out fast." Rose nods as she snuggles into my chest, "I have to dry off too baby. How about you and Aunt Scar go up to the room. Momma wants to relax on the beach for a little." "Night momma," Rose yawns as Scar picks her up, "love you." "Love you too baby girl," I smile and she lays her head on Scar's shoulder, "I'll be back later Scar." "See ya Dani," Scar nods and makes her way back to the hotel. I lay back on my towel and enjoy the sun set. There's only a few people left on the beach but they are all getting ready to leave. The sky is turning a dark blue from the orange shade from the sun. The sunsets in Italy are ten times better than the ones in Florida. There is no competition. I doze off for a little and when I wake up I hear a loud bang. My heart stops for a moment when I realize it was a g
"We were so worried!" Scarlett cries as I enter the hotel room, "we looked everywhere for you!" "I'm fine I promise," I say with a fake smile, knowing this is the last week I have with her. "I walked down the beach a little ways and got tired. I sat down to rest and must've fallen asleep." "I'm glad you're safe," Scarlett says and Rose tugs at my shirt. I pick her up and hug her close to me. "Sorry baby girl," I whisper and she wraps her arms around me. "Don't leave momma," Rose whispers and t makes my chest feel like it's collapsing. "I'll never leave you baby girl," I whisper back and kiss the top of her head, "how about we go out for some ice cream? "Rose smiles up at me for a moment before we hear Scarlett squeal. We both look at her with wide eyes and her cheeks turn red when she realizes how loud she was. "Logan is leaving today! He'll be here tomorrow!" She cheers as she does a little happy dance. "It's a day earlier than he expected. How exciting is this! I get to spend v
Nicola's POV: "She's still wearing the tracker correct?" I ask Stefano. We always make sure all our members are trained for the field and with computers. Today I get to test Stefano on his tracking, of course with out a tracker. Right now I just have to make sure the girl didn't back out because that would not be pretty for her. "Right here," he mumbles before he quickly types on the keyboard. A map appears of Italy but quickly zooms in to Vieste, right to one of our family hotels. The hotels are our "cover" to say. All of our business we cover with the hotel. Well not all. Some sums of money and some deals are to large- or important- to put the hotel's name on it. "How about the van from last night. Any leads?" I ask as I rest one hand on the desk and the other on the back of his chair. Their van last night drove off after the first gun shot. Of course our guys drove after them but we quickly lost them. "I'm close actually," Stefano says as he continues to type away. His glasses
"Nicola!" I jump out of my bed, grabbing the gun out from under my bed and run downstairs. I get to the living room to see my parents and siblings sitting on the couches. Are you fucking kidding me? I glare at my family and toss my gun at my dad. "I'm going back to bed," I say to them before I turn to head upstairs. "Figlio," My dad says and I look over my shoulder, "sit down. We have to discuss something. I see Stefano trying to hold back a laugh as I go back to the seat after standing there for a minute, "what's so important?" "Me," Aurora smirks and flips her hair over her shoulder. She's in a much better mood than last night. "It's about the dealers you dealt with the other night," Stefano says, signs of laughter gone from his face. "They weren't a big group," I shrug my shoulders, "killed half their men." "Exactly, half," dad states. "Now Stefano please share the news of your brothers newest 'maid.'" "That Elle chick?" I ask, making Stef nod. "What's she got to do with an
Danielle's POV:"Calm down Scarlett. I know that you are excited, but I feel like security wants to throw you out," I tell her as she paces back and forth, squealing her excitement. "Seriously. The security hasn't stopped looking at you. Just take a seat.""Aunty?" Rose says and Scarlett looks at her, "you make me dizzy.""Sorry Rosey," Scar apologizes
Nicola's POV:"The city is gorgeous," the black haired girl said when we got back into the hotel. "I could live here.""Indeed," I reply, "Vieste is meraviglioso.""Mommy?" the little girl asks Elle, "can we wook at da fwowers?"