Billionaire to Billionaire

Chapter 20.

*Anthony's view

I thought it was weird when I couldn't get into the garage when I arrived at Andi's tower. Now 'our tower' as she asked me to move in with her last night after hearing I was moving my headquarters. I laughed and said I hadn't made any other arrangements with that in mind. As long as she really wanted me to. She screeched with joy and practically screamed yes! But as we got up and got around in the morning, I was reminded of it when we were getting our things around to leave. "You never told me why I couldn't get into the garage when I arrived. Is this going to be a permanent thing? Because that might be an issue if I’m to live here with you..." I prodded. She smiled an almost innocent smile. "No worries! It will be taken care of this morning!" "Mhmmm"

Andi threw on a cute short sleeve maxi dress, sandals she referred to as her gladiator sandals, and a short jean jacket. Her curls fell down over her shoulders and she glowed. I couldn't help but fall into her trance as she happily bounced around the apartment preparing things. Humming softly. I was nervous for today. I wasn't nervous for Andi meeting my Mom. I was nervous because my Mom informed me yesterday my brother AND sister's families were home and there too! I left that tid bit out for Andi!

Andi spun around smiling at me. "I’m all set! Ready to go?" It took me a second to come out of my trance. "Yes! Yes I am!" "Good!" We grabbed our bags and Andi grabbed her big jug of hard Strawberry lemonade from the fridge. Security was at the door waiting for us to carry everything down. I smiled at Andi. Something felt off. I could feel her palm getting sweaty the closer we got to the garage. She pulled her hand back and apologized. Saying she was nervous. I tried to reassure her and she just looked at me and smiled. Making that feeling I had much more intense! Before we hit the garage level, Andi told me to close my eyes. "Ummmm....why???" I asked. "Just do it! I promise you'll like it!" "Mmmm....if you're naked when I open them, we're going to be VERY late!" She rolled her eyes with a smile and said "Please!?" "Ok!" I closed my eyes and felt her take my hand as the elevator stopped. "No peaking!" "Ok" she pulled me out of the elevator and into the garage, moving behind me. "Ok! Open them!" I opened my eyes and was standing in front of a very sleek black 2019 Nisson GTR-Coupe. It matched Andi's except in color. "Oh my God!" I exclaimed. I spun around and looked at Andi who was grinning and trying not to jump. "Surprise!" She exclaimed. "Andi? Seriously?" I mustered out. "Yes! It's all yours! You were so excited driving mine that I couldn't help it! When we got back, John and I worked on it! Do you like it?" "Do I like it!? I love it! Andi! Oh my God!" I said grabbing her and spinning her around. "Thank you! I-uh-" she grabbed my face, her hands stroking my beard. "I love you, Anthony Mozzeo! I just wanted to show you!" I put my forehead to hers. "Andi, you already have!" And I kissed her. She pulled back and smiled after a minute. "Ready???" She teased. "Oh my God! Yes!!!!" I helped her in before excitedly climbing in myself. Practically running to the other side. I can't believe she had done this for me! I told her how I had looked into them this week only to be told they were unavailable at the moment. No matter which strings I tried to pull, I couldn't make it happen. She laughed and said "I know! I made sure of it! I didn't want you buying one before I could for you!" Her excitement sent me over the top. The love coming from her eyes and face did me in. I no longer cared about anything else but her. I’m pretty sure that was already the case before today, but this sealed it. I know what this car meant. It wasn't just a car. It was her trust. Her love! It was her. She was giving me her! I grabbed her hand and kissed it and we set out to meet my family. Ready to introduce them to the woman I plan on marrying!

It only took us about an hour to get to my mother's house. When I told Andi we were close, I could see the nervousness wash across her face. I smiled and told her everything was going to be alright! My Mom lives in a nice gated community. When we pulled up to her house, my brother, Stephano, was outside throwing a football with my Brother In Law, George, and his two Kids, Damon and Laura. I could see the color drain from Andi's face. Thankfully the windows are tinted in this thing. I smiled and told her it was going to be ok! I kissed her cheek and then her neck to make her blush and bring some color back to her face.

I climbed out of the car as Stephano, George, Daman, and Laura began to come over. I walked over and opened the door for Andi just as they stepped up. *whistling * "Whoa! Nice ride, brother! When do I get the keys?" Stephano joked. "Never! She's new so don't even breathe on her!" " The car or your gorgeous lady there?" "Either!" I snarled. Stephano just laughed and came up and gave me a big hug! "Ah! I missed you brother! You know I'm only joking!" "I do! Guys, I’d like you to meet my girlfriend, Ms. Andrea Russo!" Andi, this is my brother Stephano, my brother in law George, his two kids Daman and Laura!" "Hi! It's so nice to meet you all!" Andi said, shaking their hands. "It’s so nice to meet you!" Everyone said. "Anthony, seriously, when do I get to drive this?" "You don't. This one is special." I said smiling at Andi. "I’m not talking about you're girlfriend, I meant the car!" "I know. We're going to head in and meet Mom". "STEPHANO! Don't touch my car!" "Yeah, yeah..." Stephano said, throwing the football to Daman.

Inside, Mom was in the kitchen cooking Dinner with my sister and sister in law. "Mom!" "Anthony! I was beginning to wonder if you remembered us! Come! Come!" She said taking me into a hug. "Mom, I'd like you to meet my girlfriend, Ms. Andrea Russo! Andi, this is my Mom, Berta, my sister, Bria, and my sister in law, Katie!" "Hello! It's so nice to meet you all!" Andi says. "Oh! Hunny! We hug in this house! Come here!" My Mom says as she takes Andi into her arms! Andi smiles and hugs her back. "Beautiful! You're beautiful! Come! Join us! Anthony! You go! We women need to talk!" "Um, no! I'm not leaving Andi to you wolves!" Andi chuckles. "It's ok, go! I can handle myself! Besides, if you're here, how am I supposed to get the juicy secrets on you?" "Um, super negative on that. I’m staying." " Anthony Phillip Mozzeo! You go! Shoo!" Mom says as she practically pushes me out the door. Outside, Stephano laughs as he realizes what just happened.

"Anthony, how much did that car cost you? I haven't even seen that one out yet!" "Honestly, I have no idea. I didn't buy it." I grin. "What do you mean you didn't buy it? Is it on loan? Are you just flexing on fake?" Laughing now, "No, I just wasn't the one who bought it. It was a gift!" "From who? The Italian mafia!?" "No" "Anthony" George gags out. "Do you realize that's over a $100,000 dollar car!?" "What? Seriously?" I say grabbing his phone. "The hell, Andi!" "Andi! Andi bought you that car!?" George and Stephano stammer out. "Yeah, she surprised me with it this morning. She has a matching one but in Maroon. I got to drive it last weekend when we went to her ranch and I fell in love. I tried to buy one for myself but she land locked me from being able to" I say, still stunned. "Damn! I thought you were the only one who could afford things like that!" Stephano states. I laugh. " She's every part my equal if not better! She's amazing! And not just because she bought me a car! Do you remember me telling you guys about that business woman I admired? She was quick on her feet, made grown men cry when they f****d up, and ACTUALLY knew what she was doing?" "No way! That's her!?" George stammered. "That's her!" "The f**k, dude!? How did you land her?" Laughing "Purely by coincidence! I took off on an almost month vacation to the U.P. to this amazing Bed and Breakfast. Her Mom and Dad own it and she just so happened to be there. We hit it off quickly. As soon as I laid eyes on her, I was done for! Her mother, I'm almost certain, intentionally set me up to go hiking with her our first full day there. She's so easy to talk to, laid back, intelligent, funny, and drop dead gorgeous!" "Whoa! Someone has it hard!" Stephano teases. "I do, I seriously do. To the point where I want to ask her to marry me" I say seriously. Stephano and George just stare at me. Their excitement and realization growing rapidly. "Bro! That's amazing! Congrats!" "Seriously, congratulations man! I'm excited for you!" "Thank you! I appreciate that! I just hope Mom likes her!" I say nervously. "Ha! Mom kicked you out the house! I think it’s safe to say she's on the right track. She sure as hell didn't do that with your last one!" Stephano points out. "Yeah, I guess you’re right."

*Andi's view*

I felt sick pulling up to Anthony's Mom's house when I saw more people there than I had thought would be. Anthony quickly put me to ease though. After he introduced me to his Mom, she was quick to want to push him out. My stomach was doing summersaults but she's amazing! And very much like my Mom! "Darling, tell us how you guys meet!" Berta said. "Well, I had gone up to my Mom and Dad's bed and breakfast in the U.P. and Anthony was there on vacation. My Mom suggested my showing him the hiking trails our first day there. So I did. He's so friendly and super easy to get along with! He's gentle, kind, funny, extremely intelligent, and I can be myself around him. I don't have to hide when I’m with him!" I say before catching myself. Berta, Bria, and Katie all stare at me with glistening eyes. "Oh, hunny!" Berta cried as she hugged me. "I'm so happy! Anthony has spoken so highly of you! I'm so happy he has someone who loves him back!" I blush as she states that. "Thank you! I do love him! He's amazing!" The three of them asked me more questions about myself, my family, and Anthony and I. They told me funny stories about Anthony growing up and things about their family.

The four of us were laughing and having a good time when the guys came into the house. I was helping Berta put a salad together for dinner when Anthony came in and hugged me from behind. He whispered in my ear "How'd it go? Are you OK? Do you still love me?" I blushed, smiled and softly answered his questions, while being acutely aware we were being watched by everyone in the room. "Good!" He said kissing my cheek and then my neck. I giggled and leaned into him, trying to get him to behave.

"Alright, will you guys cut out the mushy gushy, stuff. It's sickening!" Stephano said. "Excuse me, were you not just the same one who used to do that to HIS blushing bride!?" Anthony asked coolly. Katie laughed and said "Yeah! Whatever happened to that guy?" Stephano smiled at her and took her into his arms. "I put a ring on it and moved my romancing to the bedroom, mi amora!" "So you're disappointing her in there, too, huh? I'm sorry Katie!" Anthony said as Stephano threw a carrot at him.

Berta scolded them both and told them to set the table. Dinner was amazing! Berta had made completely homemade lasagna, garlic bread, and salad. I had brought in my homemade hard Strawberry lemonade that did not last long and had his Mom asking if she could have the recipe. Everyone shared stories and laughed. It was just like having dinner at my Mom and Dad's. I loved it! After dinner we sat in the living room playing cards. It was perfect!

Around midnight we all decided we had better go to bed. So Anthony and I headed up to our room. He asked me what I thought. "I loved it! Your Mom is amazing and sweet! Everyone is so easy to get along with! It's just like being at my Mom and Dad's! Thank you for bringing me!" I kissed his soft lips. "Mmmmmm woman! Don't tempt me in my mother's house!" "What!? We did it at my Mom and Dad's B and B!" "True, but not while they were in the house! My Momma doesn't need to hear me making you scream!" I blush! "Anthony!" He laughs even harder. "So are you saying I can't kiss you at all this weekend?" I ask playfully. "Nooo...I’m saying you can't kiss me like that!" "Like what?" I ask quietly kissing his neck. He groans "Like that, you little minx!" I giggle as he flips me over on the bed and kisses my neck. "I love you, Andrea Louise Russo!" "I love you, Anthony Phillip Mozzeo!" He kisses me again and lays his head on my belly. I play with his hair until I feel him sleeping. Smiling, I allow myself to doze off too.