Mobsters Desire

XVIII | The bug

Elena's pov

As Lorenzo was next to my side we both look around at our surrounds since we were meeting Luciano in a weird unknown location that I didn't know existed. Lorenzo seemed a little surprised but i'm not sure, he hide those emotions very well. 

We were surrounded by the trees around this forest that were leading into its heart. It was still sunny but since the forest was covered in big branches and other things not much sunlight was entering. I wonder how these plants even are surviving ?

Walking along the path leading to our possible death I continue to question this place. It's sketchy and scary. Defensively not a place I could see Luciano being at since he always dresses so proper and sexy- handsome I mean....

"I see something up ahead." I shakily said out loud as we duck down branches to continue our walk. As we get closer I realized that it was a cabin, not a small one but rather kinda big. I was shocked at how beautiful it was from far away but deep down it was shocked that it was even in here. How was it even built here? I guess Luciano paid a lot just to have it here in this place.

As we reached to the front door I was getting ready to knock on the door but instead Lorenzo opened the door making me scold him a bit.

"You know that's rude..." I mumbled out as he stepped into the dark house. Closing the door behind us I realized that nothing inside this cabin was on, everything was turned off, nothing seemed used or anything. The cabin was not dirty, it didn't even have dust at all, everything was neat...

"Luciano isn't here?" I asked Lorenzo as I cautiously walked towards the living room.

"Si sta occupando degli affari." Translation: He's taking care of business.

Turning around to look at lorenzo I tilt my head slightly to the left as I observed him. One thing I do know is that he would never lie to me but I do hope in the future he can open up a little.

Getting closer to the couch I sat myself down as I stare into the dark screen of the tv. I didn't want to turn it on, I didn't want to see anything I was just... tired.

Hearing Lorenzo's footsteps approaching I turn my attention to him, meeting his gaze as he had a slight frown developing on his forehead, that's a first but it's a start.

"Ti senti un po 'meglio?" Translation: Are you feeling any better? 

I softly smile at him, he was concerned that's why. I respond back, telling him I was fine. I didn't have the need to throw up nor was I too hungry, It could have been a stomach bug. For some reason he continued to look at me, making me slightly uncomfortable, did he think I was lying? Honestly if he asked me that question I would say yes even thought I was telling him the truth because he was intimidating.

"Tornerò." Translation: I'll be back.

I Immediately began to panic as he quickly left the cabin, leaving me alone in here... Am I even supposed to be left alone?!?!? I was told he was gonna be with me unless Luciano was with me... Am I in trouble or is he? Luciano is probably going to kill us...

Sliding off my shoes I bring my legs up on the couch crossing them, I was panicking, I came to a realization that for the past few months I've been here I have not been alone whatsoever... It's scary to think I feel scared being alone now. Trying to get rid of the feeling I looked over at the small table next to the couch to see the remote there. Picking it up I turn it on, not bothering to put any channels since I just needed to feel like someone else was in here.

As minutes passed by my attention turns over to the door as Lorenzo was coming in, making me released a sigh of relief that I wasn't alone anymore. This place was too big and too quiet, nervrecking thats for sure. Noticing that he had a black bag I raised an eyebrow at him, did be buy me something to cure my bug that isn't even there?

"...Cosa c'è nella borsa?" Translation: ...What's in the bag?

I began to grow nervous as he didn't respond to me, rather walk towards me. Sticking his hand inside the the bag I began to get more nervous. Seeing him pull out a pack of pregnancy test I froze in my spot, could I be? I thought it was a bug not whole ass baby...

I was confused and frightened, don't get me wrong baby's are adorable, toddlers... not as much.

"Non sto dicendo che lo sei, ma è meglio prevenire che curare. Potrebbe essere stato un bug." Translation: I'm not saying you are but it's better to be safe than sorry. It could have been a bug.

Taking my hand he placed the pack as I stare at it, not saying a word.

"Mia moglie mi ha detto che aveva un insetto, ma è venuto fuori che era un bambino." Translation: My wife told me she had a bug, turns out it was a baby.

Taking in a sharp breath I nervously stood up from the couch. Lorenzo showed me the way to the bathroom, making me anxious, I hope it's a bug.

After spending the next twelve minutes in the bathroom I was able to use the pack, only containing three sticks. I was too nervous to take them so I just stood there, building up the courage to pee on them.

As we wait for the result I remembered something Lorenzo said, apparently he has a wife and a child, I thought he was single this whole time but I guess I was wrong. Looking at his left hand he didn't have a ring at all.

"I-I didn't know you had a wife." I mumbled out in the quiet room, as we both stared at the floor. Looking up at him I realized something, even though he wasn't doing any facial expressions his eyes held pain within them.

"Aveva..." Translation: Had...

Oh, he used to have a wife, i'm guessing he still has his child with him, maybe trying to protect him/her from this world he's in?

Looking up he stares at me, reading my facial features, I'm assuming he knew what I was thinking about because he answered my question, I wasn't expecting what came out of his mouth.

"Non sapevo che mia moglie avesse tradito, stava portando con sé il figlio di un uomo diverso, entrambi sono morti perché ha infranto una regola dell'omertà." Translation: Didn't know my wife cheated, she was carrying a different man's child, both ended up dead as she broke a rule from omerta.

I stayed in silence as he got up from the couch to go check on the results. Leaving the room I began to wonder if he killed them, I would think not since i'm assuming she was the love of his life and didn't take any part of it. I wonder how long ago was this, is that the reason why he isn't with anyone else?

Hearing his footsteps coming closer I look at at him, one of the times I wished he could show a facial expression so I know what it says. Instead he handed them to me. I look at all three at them. I'm not sure how to react, happy or sad?

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Hearing the front door opening me and Lorenzo both look up from the tv to see Luciano walking in looking rather exhausted and frustrated. Lorenzo immediately got up and left, exiting the cabin to leave us alone. Sitting up right I look down at my lap as I could hear Luciano getting closer to me. Seeing his dress shoes from down below I felt his thumb slip under my chin and gently lift my head up, making me look at him.

"Tesoro cosa c'è che non va?" Translation: Darling what's wrong?

I try my best to smile at him to reassure him i'm fine but it was too weak, he noticed it. Raising an eyebrow at me be gets on one knee and makes me face him, my eyes gazing into his. He looked really tired and I know why. War, It has officially started meaning that The Vertoly's and The Russo's would be against each other, due to this we won't know how this will end, I just hope unlike last time, this time we can minimize the innocent being killed.

"Non mentirmi tesoro." Translation: Don't lie to me darling.

Letting go of my chin I look down at my lap as I rub my arm for comfort.

"lookbehindyou." I mumbled out quickly as I look up at him. My eyes widen, looking away from his eyes as what seemed a relaxed facial expression turned into his authority one, sharp and scary, cold yet harsh. "L-Look behind you."

Sitting quietly in my spot I refused to look up as I heard him getting up from the ground to turn around, a minute of silance passed, my anxiety growing by the second, will I be murdered? Deciding to look up I was met with his back facing me as he looked down at the coffee table.

"Is this why you're sad?" As he came to face me I slowly nod at him, explaining to him as to why I was sad. He understand completely and added the fact that I was carrying the next heir, aka his child which made me nervous because i had every right to be sad and scared. If people found out about this there's going to be hits place on me with big rewards, whether it being to kill me, kidnap me, or forced a c section to raise it as their own. 

Letting my hand rest on my forehead I started to realize how big this was.

"I don't think I can do this-"

"-Yes you can tesoro." Sitting down on the couch he places a kiss against my cheek as his arm snakes around my waist, pulling me closer to him to comfort me.

"In questa situazione attuale, farò del mio meglio per stare con te durante questo. O io, Lorenzo, Angelo o Nicolo saremo con te. Per la tua sicurezza e per i bambini starai qui e in altri luoghi qui intorno." Translation: In this current situation I will try my best to be with you during this. Either me, Lorenzo, Angelo, or Nicolo will be with you. For your safety and the babies you'll be staying here and other locations around here.

"Se la situazione peggiorerà nel corso del tempo, ti manderò in Germania dove alcuni miei buoni amici si prenderanno cura di te." Translation: If the situation gets worse over the course of time I will be sending you to germany were some good friends of mine will take care of you.

Placing a soft kiss against mine I instantly felt relaxed, blessed tense. Laying his arms in silence I began to wonder if everything with this war would stop soon. My parents ran away from the war to give me a better life, is that what's going to happen to me? Am I going to run away from this to give our child a better future?