The Black Widow Returns

Chapter 5 - Sharing Concerns.

Amalia

Okay, I was so not expecting that! I thought she was going to say…

Well, s**t. Miss Eva has made some quite shocking admissions today.

I mean, I half expected that her fucker ex was probably the last guy she had s*x with, I was just hoping I was wrong...

"Damn…So, can't remember his face, but you remember the s*x? Even after all these years?! f**k, he must have been out of his world!" My eyes are still popped out cause I can't believe that after a decade, she calls that guy the most incredible f**k she's ever had.

But then I frown at her as that means she's been deprived far longer than I realized.

I definitely need to get her out and start showing her the world outside of mommy playdates and school functions.

God, those are boring as s**t. I have no idea how she manages those.

"Yeah, he was. I mean, obviously, I got knocked up!" She snorts. "But in regards to 'performance'?” She uses her fingers as quotations. “10/10. Since you asked me, what about you? Even though I'm sure I know the answer." She giggles behind her palm, playfully wiggling her brows.

"Of course it's Angelo. Why do you think I agreed to date him?" I say, with a sly grin and shrugging one shoulder.

That man is f*****g fire on a stick and knows what he's doing, thank God for that, I think to myself while mentally doing my cross in gratitude.

Then again, he and Leo were notorious f**k boys back in the day.

Jesus, it's one of the reasons I was hesitant to get into a relationship with him in the first place, but he eventually won me over, and boy, am I glad now.

"Well, I'm happy for you. Angelo has been very good to you, and I don't mean just in the bedroom. He's a rare find indeed."

She smiles brightly. "Yeah, he is, but this is what I mean. You need to get out a bit more. You never know, you may find one that is perfect for you or at least someone that can make you laugh, take you out for nice dates etc. It doesn't have to be serious. Eva, I know you enjoy not having anyone to report to, I get that, I honestly do, and I am happy for you cause that makes you feel powerful and self-efficient, but there is more to life than work and being a mom." I reach over the island to take her hand with mine and smile softly.

"Yes, it's true I do enjoy not having anyone to report to besides Kat, of course. I just don't have time on top of everything else." She shrugs her shoulders, still holding my hand.

"Make time! Speaking of, I have a charity event to attend, so come with us. It's only for a few hours. We can get dressed up like we used to, have a few drinks, and then if you want, just come home." I say to her carefully.

"What?!" She exclaims, eyes going wide, and shakes her head no.

I roll my eyes.

"Lia, I can't just go out! I've got Kat coming home in like 2 hours! I haven't even started dinner, thanks to someone being here and taking up my day. Nope, sorry, I appreciate it especially because it's charity, but it's too last-minute to just spring on me." She says, beginning to panic.

I walk around the counter to rub her back to calm her down.

Yup, definitely uptight and slightly neurotic.

Jesus, it's worse than I thought.

"I've already talked to mama. She’s picking Kat up, has her tonight, and you can pick her up tomorrow." I tell her softly.

Her head snaps up. "What?! Without talking to me first?" She practically yells, her eyes going even wider.

I huff, getting a little annoyed with her hysterics.

"Well, tell me honestly if I told you about this on Monday like I did with your mama, who, FYI, agrees with me, would you have agreed? No, you wouldn't. You would have come up with some excuse like you always do." Narrowing my eyes at her because I know what's coming.

She's too predictable, and I know I'm right cause she can't even look at me.

"I uh, well, wait a minute, what do you mean, mama agrees with you?! And I'm busy. I can't just go and do or whatever, just like that. I have papers to grade. I also have to go through the court papers from Arianna in preparation. Not to mention, I have a kid! Mama, you and Angelo do more than your fair share. I'm her mother, not you guys." She turns to look at me with a frown.

See, this is what I mean?

Imagine if I said anything about taking her to a club or something. Jeez!

This is just a simple evening function where she can be back in her bed by like 10 p.m.

I mentally roll my eyes.

She tries so hard to be everywhere for everyone else but not herself.

Again, it is admirable, but at what cost?

That guilt of hers will be the death of us.

It takes a village, especially as a single mother. Something that Eva doesn't seem to grasp, and we have never made her feel guilty about it. We're all happy to watch Kat whenever she asks us.

"Αγαπη μου (sweetie), calm the f**k down. Jesus! It's Friday. You have all weekend for the papers and all that, so stop panicking. If you need help this weekend, call me and I'll come over to help anyway I can, but come on, let's get you dressed up in a nice gown, do your hair, and enjoy the evening for once. Plus, stop feeling so damn guilty about asking for help! You know we are always here for you and Kat.” I gently scold her.

“Oh, come on, you will like it. The charity is about cancer, so right up your alley." I wiggle my brows at her because I know she won't say no to anything that involves cancer.

"I don't have anything to wear to a function like that. I'm assuming celebs and other important people are going to be there since I know you and Angelo organised it, right?" She narrows her eyes at me. I nod my head with a smirk.

She knows me too well because, of course, I would use my boyfriend's connections to get people to come to this event.

"Don't worry about all that, all taken care of. All you need to do is come round to my house later. So….?"

She sighs and slowly nods.

I smile brightly and clap my hands in happiness while she grumbles under her breath.

Yes! I did it!

Angelo better gimme some good lovin’ tonight.

After agreeing on a time for her to come round to my house, she kicked me out so she could at least get some s**t done, and I left her.

I called my hairstylist and makeup artist the minute I got into my car.

I want my best friend to feel and look like the queen she is for once, and of course, we both have to look the part as it is a high-scale event with photographers, a pink carpet, the whole nine yards.

I stepped into my house to see Angelo sitting on the couch wearing jeans and a plain black t-shirt, elbows on his knees as he looked at something on his phone, probably reading an email.

I guess he couldn't wait to get out of his suit, but hot damn, that shirt is tight around his big arms and chest, not to mention those jeans are not doing a good job hiding that impressive bulge of his.

Oh yes, I'm definitely a lucky girl cause all that is mine!

I'm practically drooling even after all this time.

"Hey, μωρο μου (babe). I didn't expect you back this early." I smile.

Angelo looks up and smiles, setting his phone on the table.

"Well, we have this thing to go to tonight, so I thought I would come home, have a shower, and hang out with you. Maybe do a little something with my bella." He smirks, his tone dropping, suggestively wiggling his eyebrows up and down.

He stands up and comes over to me, pulling me into his strong arms. I press my hands onto his chest, looking up at him with a smile.

He leans down to press his lips to mine softly, and I return his affection by kissing him back.

I could never get enough.

His tongue is brushing against my lips, seeking entrance into my mouth. I let him in, and it turns from a soft kiss to a powerful, dominating, passion-filled kiss with our tongues brushing up against each other, and I wholeheartedly give in.

I wrap my arms around his neck, sliding one of my hands up into his hair, pressing our bodies as close as we can.

I feel his hands on my waist before sliding down to squeeze my ass, grinding his hardening length into me. I let out a soft moan from all the sensations this man brings out of me just from kissing and touching me. I reluctantly pull back from his lips, feeling flushed and a little warm from that kiss.

I love the fact that he towers over me. He's still taller than me, even when I wear heels.

"Baby, not now. I'm sorry. I have Eva and others coming round soon to get ready.” I say, stepping back a little more. “We don't have time, and I have a favour to ask."

"Really?! Now bella?! You got me f*****g hard and you want to stop?!" He groans, lightly tapping my butt in frustration.

"I know I'm sorry, but you know I don't like doing things fast. I like taking my time, and after what I accomplished today? Oh yeah, I will be taking my time later." I proudly grin.

"Oh? And what did you accomplish that made you feel so proud of yourself, my dea greca?" He smiles, brushing his nose with mine.

I love it when he calls me beautiful or his Greek goddess in Italian.

"I managed to convince Eva to come out with us tonight!" I squeal out of excitement, tapping my hands on his chest with a big smile.

"Really? That's all?" He says, unimpressed.

I purse my lips into a thin line. "That's all? Angelo, you know how stubborn she is. Trust me, it was the most exhausting coffee I've had in a while. Planning this event was a sea breeze in comparison, geez." I say with narrowed eyes.

I pull completely out of his arms because he should know by now that this is important to me. She’s important to me. I flip my hair with a loud, dramatic huff and turn to go to the kitchen to get myself a can of pop.

I hear him mutter under his breath before following me into the kitchen. "Sorry, Lia, you're right. So, she's agreed that's good. I know you're concerned, but don't you think getting this involved in her private life is a good idea? I mean, she'll get out there when she's ready, right? She's a grown woman, after all." He says, slowly and carefully, leaning on the counter on the opposite side of me, just in case I suspect.

Yeah, I have a temper and react without thinking.

Sorry, not sorry.

"No, I don't because this is fear, Angelo. She can appear put together and all that, but I know her better than anyone, plus Kat may have said something to me last weekend when we had that sleepover. So, correction, Kat and I know her better than anyone." I say, frowning, remembering what Kat said while taking a sip from my drink.

He frowns. "Really? What did Kat say? I didn't know that Kat was worried." He asks quickly.

Aw, my big teddy bear.

He's so sweet with her, it's heart-warming to see him get so worried and protective over her.

"Yup, so it's not just me being me or, as Eva puts it, 'obsessed with getting her laid,' although that is still a goal, but only you and I know that part." I point with my thumb and index finger at him and me, flashing him a quick, mischievous grin before getting serious again.

"Anyway, Kat opened up to me by saying that she doesn't think her mama is happy, and she wants Eva to find someone who will treat her like how you treat me. When I visited her mama on Monday, I told her what Kat had said, which is why she agreed to have Kat tonight." I tell him, and Angelo nods, then sighs.

"Well, despite her sassy mouth, Kat is very observant, it seems like, but wasn't she happy when Eva was married? I mean, she had that family dynamic for a few years." He asks, tilting his head to the side slightly.

I scoff. "Oh please, that old fucker was boring as s**t and that was before he dared to cheat on her!" I say, rolling my eyes, which makes Angelo chuckle.

He knows I'm not a big fan of him, but what do you expect when you cheat on my friend?!

Duh, common sense!

"But in all seriousness, I know what you mean, so I asked her the same thing, and you'll never guess what you said to me?!"

Angelo gives me a look of half-amusement and disbelief, gesturing with his fingers to tell him.

He knows anything that gets me shocked must be a wow, since I'm usually the person who shocks people, not the other way round.

"Kat said that before he cheated on mama..." I trail off, watching Angelo's eyes widen in shock.

Yup, right with you, babe. I didn't know she knew that either.

"He was okay in the step-daddy duties, but he wasn't right for her mama because she never smiled at him like I do with you, or how she’s seen some of the parents of her friends do. So, yes, you're right, she's very observant."

Angelo lets out a big sigh before coming around to me, wrapping his arms around me, and kissing me on the top of my head.

"In that case, good luck, and I hope you and Kat get what you wish for. Can I just say f*****g wow...Where did she learned that from?!" He asks, still surprised, rubbing the back of his neck.

"Exactly what I want to know, too." A stern voice says from the other side of the kitchen.

Angelo and I’s heads snapped up in the direction it came from.

Oh shit...