Chapter 25
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The next few weeks flew by, Isabella had recovered but Santo was furious as Brooke had been released. He hated how she had gotten away with assaulting Isabella and there was nothing he could do except put Brooke out of work.
As soon as she was released she attempted to come into the building and caused a scene when security dragged her out of the building. He was glad at least that she wasn’t getting what she wanted.
He was busy with work when his nonna strolled into his office. She sat down on the couch, waiting. He walked towards her and kissed her cheeks.
“Ciao nonna è bello vederti.” (Hello grandma, it's nice to see you.)
Carol smiled at him, pinching his cheeks to which Santo groaned.
“Il mio bel ragazzo, are you too busy for me?” (My handsome boy)
“Mai nonna. What can I do for you?” (Never grandma)
“Well there is…”
Before she could speak, Isabella came in.
“Mr Moretti, I have some… Ohh I’m sorry, I’ll come back later.” Isabella said flushed.
Carol stopped her, “Come back here sweet child.” Carol beckoned. Isabella came back, Carol patted a seat, indicating for Isabella to join which caused Isabella to sit down. Carol didn’t say anything as she assessed Isabella.
“She is lovely Santo. What is your name?”
“Isabella.”
“I am your nonna now, filthy gold digger my ass.” Nonna snorted.
Santo laughed at his nonna but stopped when Bella gave him a stern look.
“What are you talking about nonna?” Santo asked.
“I asked your papa when I was meeting your wife and your mama replied saying no digger will be your wife.”
Isabella blushed at the mention of being his wife while Santo grinned at that.
“She is crazy no, just look at this gorgeous child compared to that stupid Abbott doll.” Carol stated.
Isabella couldn’t help but laugh at Carol’s words, Santo’s grandma was a hoot.
“Nonna, mama is going mad.”
“You think I don’t know, so when is dinner hmm?”
“Dinner?” Santo questioned.
“The meeting of families, surely you know the rules bambino.”
Santo shook his head, “With mama and I still at each other’s throats?”
Carol waved at his comment, “Gah! Senza senso.” (Nonsense) She turned to Isabella. “Verrai a cena bambina?” (You'll come to dinner child)
“Si nonna verrò.” Isabella replied. (Yes I’ll come.)
Santo smiled at the surprise look his nonna gave when Bella replied back in Italian. He looked at his watch and decided a break was needed.
“Nonna shall we go to lunch?”
“Only if Isabella is coming with.” Carol insisted.
Santo grinned, “I thought that was implied.”
Carol smiled at her cheeky grandchild, “And Armando?”
Santo nodded at he helped his nonna up. “I will text him.”
“Go fetch him while Isabella and I wait here.”
“Yes nonna.”
Santo left them in his office to go fetch his brother. He hoped his nonna would see what a beautiful person Bella is as he was beginning to discover. When the door closed Carol looked at Isabella.
“Don’t be nervous bambina, I won’t hurt you.”
“I can’t help it, I can see Santo loves you and I don’t want to mess anything up by saying the wrong thing.”
Carol regarded Isabella, Maria must have done a number on her. She took Isabella’s hands and held them in hers.
“Am I not your nonna bambina?” Carol watched Isabella slowly nod. “Then nothing you say will mess it up. Forget about Santo’s crazy mama, you have nothing to fear, hmmm.”
Isabella grinned at Carol and Carol could see Isabella’s relief. They chatted away while waiting for the boys. Once Armando arrived Carol greeted him, Isabella could see how much Carol loved her grandchildren. They all went to lunch and had a great time. Santo promised to bring Isabella the next night for dinner at Carol, once the details were sorted they parted ways.
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