Mafia Princess: Secrets

Chapter 10 DRAWING THE LINE

JACE POV

While walking down the hall I noticed Marcello heading our way. Things with him and I are civil for now. We're on the same soccer team and we may not like each other but can put our differences behind us for the sake of the team. Heather is in my arms so I don't pay any mind to him and I just nod to his friends, who are some of the guy from our team but I stop when I notice the twins walking with him. Did one of them just smirk at me, the little prick. I don't need to guess it's the same punk from Dolce's.

I thought off Emma and I wanted to call her to check in, to make sure they found their way but decided against it, she would call if she needs me. Eros told me to give her a chance to figure things out on her own and don't hover unless she wants me too. She has Nicole even though I think she's a little bit out there, she looks like she can handle herself. 

Anyway I don't want to make Heather insecure, I saw the way she was looking at Ems and it didn't sit right with me but once she knows her place I wouldn't say anything. 

Heather's reason for that was that someone sent her a picture of us walking in the hall and she thought I had a new girlfriend or just doing it to get attention. This girl one minute she's wants a break and next she cant stand the idea I've moved on. She said she only wanted a break because I refused to go with her abroad for summer. Thankfully there is no way she can find out about Summer. 

Wait I take that back.

Oh no ... f**k ... What is she doing here?

Luckily she doesn't see me.There she is at a locker, I'm assuming its hers. She gave me the impression that she went to public school. Did she transfer here to make me miserable. We didn't exactly end on a good note and I sure as hell will not let her f**k thing up with Heather. 

Heather, my Heather is tall with legs for days. She's reaches my chin with hazel eyes but she wears contacts in deep blue. Her coca cola shape with her perky breast and tight ass are a big turn on. She's feisty when she needs to be and calm and patient when necessary. She sweet and kind, not clingy, she gives me my space when I need it. She knows my family life is complicated and don't pry which I like even more. 

Anyway I give Heather one last kiss before I head to class. This year I have to focus on collage. Thankfully my grades are good so that's not an issue. After Eros and I talked, I started to think want would be useful in our field of work and I came up with business. I could go to a local collage and still work. I don't know I need to pitch it to Eros first.

EMMA POV

OMG. Nicole can't stop talking about Tristan. That she practically wet down there from standing so close to him.  Whatever that means. Oh wait she stop. 

"Nicole" Nope, but why did she randomly say her name. Oh you poor soul.

"Hey Nicole" That voice it sounds so familiar. No it can't be. I turn and there he is "Ethen". He looks shocked but he smiles. Oh god did I say that out loud. 

Nicole being observant asked, "Emma do you know him?". He says ever so softly, "Emma" We just steer at each other for I don't know how long. Then his twin intrejects, "Hey Emma n Nicole I'm Ethen's brother, Edwin but you can call me Ed." I look to him and he has this goofy smile plastered on his face, I couldn't help but smile back. I turned back to Ethen and say, "Hi". If it were possible his smile grew even big. Wow that's a good look on him. What is wrong with me.

BBRRRRRING the school bell ring and the teacher walked in.

I give him one last look and turn to face the teacher. 

I don't even think I'm paying attention to what Mr. I Don't Know his name is saying because all I can think about is Ethen. The way his face lite up when he saw me. Does he like me? I can feel his eye on me. Am I even breathing? I can remember the last time I felt so self conscious. Wait I never have. 

I was lost in thought when I heard him whisper, "Princess" I felt a tingling sensation, what is he doing, "he's calling your name". Wait what!!

Teacher, "EMMA RUSSO"

Shit, "here!"

When I look around everyone is looking at me, I facepalm and lower myself to my desk, I feel so stupid.

Then I hear the teacher call out,  "Edwin Santiago" and he reply, "Yes Sir!" like he was in the army and everyone giggles. Then "Ethen Santiago" and he replies "here". 

Wait why does there name sound familiar Santiago. Maybe its one of dad's business part_, and it hits me Santiago as in Mateo Santiago. My entire body stiffen, no it couldn't be, could it. That might explain Jace's behavior at Dolce last week.  I still don't think he is related. 

I slowly turned to face him, coming face to face with him, as if he could read my thoughts, his smile slowly fades and I can see the tension on his jaw. Oh no Emma Russo he is Mateo Santiago's son and he just figured out I'm Eros Russo daughter.

ETHEN POV

The teacher called her name twice and she didn't respond so I took this as an opportunity to get closer to her and I whispered in her ear to get her attention.  What was she so lost in thought about, I hope its me. 

Smiling, enjoying that she might be thinking about me when I answered sir. Seconds later her body got rigid, what just happened to her, is something wrong, she turns and face me but her smile is gone and it hits me, I am Ethen Santiago we are born enemies. 

This aggravated me. If my jaw was any tighter my teeth would break. To make it worst I saw a trace of fear in her eyes before she quickly turn back to face forward. Is she afraid of me because of family. I never hated my name or my family, I don't even know this chick but why does hurt to know she might be afraid of me because of my family. Shouldn't I feel the same towards her.

BBRRRRRING  the bell. 

Before I could stand up she was out the door. Ok Emma Russo this is going to be harder than I thought. 

I thought you would haunt my dreams for a week maybe two but eventually fade out, I didn't expect you to be going to the same school as I, but no worries I'll stay away. I mean your hot an everything but you cant be all that, everyone has flaws.

JACE POV

The day went by without any problems. There was something different about Emma at lunch. Maybe its because of Heather. She's never really seen me with anyone before, so maybe it will take some getting use too. Both her and Nicole sat with us at Lunch, they both seem pretty close. I told the guys to look out for them but don't over step. 

I dropped off Heather and Nicole and asked Emma if she wanted to sit up front but she said she was okay and look outside and on the drive back I kept looking at her in the rear view mirror and she had this far off look. If I know anything about her, she's not okay. 

I pulled up front the house and before she could gather her stuff and get out of the car I stop her and asked, "Ems, are you sure you're okay? Because you don't seem to be."

Emma, "Jace you worry to much"  

Jace, something is definitively up.  "Ems I know it might be a little weird seeing me with Heather and I know she might be some what intimidating but she's really nice once you get to know her."

Emma, "I'm good with Heather, she seems to really like you and that's all that matters." she hesitates for a moment but then continues, "Jace does Mateo Santiago has any sons?" 

I replied without thinking, " Yeah three." Wait what? Why would she ask that? "Why, something happened today at school?"

She replied, "No" a little to fast. "Ems, if something happened you have to tell me."

Emma, "Everything is fine JJ, I just ask because I think they're in some of my classes."

I raise my eyebrows, "Some, of your classes" her response was, "Don't worry I didn't talk to them and I will keep my distance." then she grabbed her bag and hopped out of the car.

That's just it, its not you talking to them I'm worried about.