Understanding
1428 Words
I dashed back to the house. They are still arguing.
Me: HEY!
They continue as if I wasn't even there. I have to stop this before it gets any worse. Remembering what Lexis just told me, I see how they respond.
Me: ALESSIO, ALESSANDRA, AND ELIO!
They all stop and look at me. The only one who isn't confused is Giovanni. He stands up and comes and gives me a hug. He looks like his world has turned upside down. He kisses my forehead and says goodbye.
Mr. Elec: Maybe you can explain it to them better than I can sweetheart.
Liam: Yeah, get the f**k out!
Gwen: Piece of s**t!
Gwen is scary. But I know Liam wouldn't dare. I walked up and slapped him. He immediately grabs his face.
Liam: What the f**k Melanie?!
Me: I want both of you to apologize to your father now!
Gwen: f**k him!
Me: He couldn't save your mom, and I'm sure he beats himself up every day about it whenever he sees you two. He at least protected what he had left. You guys would probably be dead now if not for your father. Your whole identity is fake.
Liam: Huh?
Me: Liam, you were born Alessio Ricci. Gwen, you were born Alessandra Ricci. When your mother was killed in cold blood, he turned over everyone that could hurt or kill you in exchange for having a new identity. Give you guys a new life. One where you guys don't have to live in fear. Constantly look over your shoulder. So while you judge him, how are y'all any different? I could have been killed today. Why? Because I'm with you. You protect what you love. Liam has me, Gwen has Lexis, and your father has you two.
Gwen: Damn when you put it like that. I'll go see dad.
Lexis: I'll come with.
Gwen and Lexis leave. Liam is still rubbing his face. I go grab an ice pack. I placed it on his cheek. I didn't think I could actually hurt him. I feel bad seeing him like this.
Me: I'm sorry I slapped you baby.
Liam: Did you have to slap me so hard?
Me: Sorry love.
Liam: It's fine. I just wish dad had told us all of this instead of lying.
Me: He wanted to protect you.
Liam: I'll talk to him tomorrow. Like he told us about the mafia life, but that was it.
Me: I don't get why you never told me about it.
Liam: Hi. I'm Liam. I'm in a mafia family. Wanna go on a date?
Me: I see your point.
Liam: I get it if you want to call off the engagement.
Me: I never said that. I oddly find it kinda hot.
Liam: Seriously?
Me: Seriously.
I leaned forward and kissed him. I gently bit his bottom lip. He pulls me closer to him. Either I'm crazy or I want him now more than ever. Since it's only us in the house, I take advantage of the moment. I whisper in his ear. I grind against him, feeling him getting hard. He wastes no time. He inside me instantly. I rock back and forth til we both c*m. He hold me close.
Liam: Gonna sound crazy but I have to chip you.
Me: I'm not a dog.
Liam: Not like that. Their tracking devices. We all them. All our earrings, phones, and one other accessory is chipped. I won't always track you but if something happens this way I can find you.
He puts small devices on my earrings, in my phone and looks are trying to find something else.
Me: I never without this.
I handed him my locket. He nods and puts one on both sides of it. he places it back around my neck. He gives me a kiss. We head upstairs and go to bed.
We have been busy getting everything ready for the wedding. For the most part, everything is done. We have already contacted the venue. Everything is set. Gallini's will be catering the wedding. The girls already have their dresses. A guest list has been made. Setting has been done. Liam is waiting for his suit to be made and I still haven't found a dress. We still have 3 weeks until the wedding. After last night, we went to meet up with Liam's dad. When we arrived, Liam's dad was sitting in the dark. Two empty bottles of whiskey on the table.
Liam: Dad, I'm sorry.
Mr. Elec: I'm sorry I never told you the truth.
Me: I'll give you two a minute.
I walked away and started walking around the house. Our house is nothing compared to this place. It was three times the size of ours. I'm walking down the hall and see a bunch of photos. OMg ! Is this a young Liam? He looks exactly the same. Just more built and more gorgeous. Gwen looks a little different. I ran across a picture of Mr. Elec kissing a lady on the cheek. I'm assuming this is Liam's mom. She was beautiful. I feel arms wrapped around me.
Me: Is this your mom?
Liam: Yeah.
Me: She was beautiful.
Liam: You remind me alot of her.
Me: How?
Liam: She was beautiful inside and out. Smart, funny, loving, caring, kind. The list goes on and on.
Me: I wish I could have met her.
Liam: Well, I have been thinking that maybe it's time you two met. When we leave here, let's stop by her grave. She needs to meet the woman that makes her son so happy.
We say our goodbyes to his father, who looks to be in better spirits. We drive off to visit his mothers grave. We stopped by a flower shop. I know it's crazy, but I want to make a good first impression even if she won't actually see me. I make a bouquet by grabbing different flowers. A sunflower, a rose, a lily, hydrangeas, peonies, tulips. Any flowers that looked nice. Its a long drive. I'm getting nervous as we pull into the cemetery. We finally arrive and he grabs my hand. I grabbed the bouquet, and we walked to her grave. He squats down in front of her grave.
Liam: Hi. Mom, I know I was just here with dad, but I'm here with someone new. She's someone very near and dear to me. She's about to become my wife. This is Melanie.
I squatted down next to him. I'm getting even more nervous. I have to do this though.
Me: Can I speak alone with her for a moment alone?
Liam: Yeah, I'll leave you two alone.
He walks away. I don't truly know where to start or how to do this. I haven't even visited my own parents' grave since they passed away. I began to speak.
Me: Hi. I'm Melanie. Liam's fiance. It's nice to finally meet you. I got some flowers for you. I grabbed any flower I could think of. I can't thank you enough for bringing this wonderful man into this world. He's been in my life for a short time, but he has done so much for me. You did an amazing job raising him. I know what happened to you, and I'm sorry you were taken away. But I want you to know that I love your son very much and will do everything I can to make him happy and protect him. And the same goes for Gwen and Giovanni. But I'm sure you remember them as Alessio, Alessandra, and Elio. He says I remind him of you. I lost both my parents, but I know they are watching over me just as you are over them. I'll leave now so Liam can have some time with you and hope we can talk again.
I waved him back over. I wiped a tear away and let him know I was finished. I gave them a little bit of time alone before we headed back home. On the drive home, he grabbed my hand and kissed it.
Liam: You don't know how much that meant to me.
Me: I had a nice talk with your mom.
Liam: Ohhh. What about?
Me: That's between me and her.
I hope she liked me. People would think I was crazy for wanting approval from his dead mom, but she means alot to him, so she means alot to me. We arrived home, and called it a day, falling asleep peacefully in each other's arms.
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