My Italian Teacher is My Mate

Chapter 2-Bella

I looked at Proffessore Rosso and raised an eyebrow.

"You do not have the right to tell me what to do; now, if you excuse me, I have another class to be getting to," I said, turning around to leave. Right as my hand was on the doorknob, Proffessore Rosso is standing right behind me. 

"Yes, I do, compagna. I have a jacket in the closet. Go put it one now." Proffessore Rosso's voice is shallow when he said this, and I knew that I'm walking on thin ice. 

"No, I am excellent. I'll see you tomorrow in class Proffessore Rosso." 

I ran out the door and slammed it in his face. I ran all the way back to the apartment that Vee and I share; I was not staying any longer on campus with my mate around. Once I got into the apartment, I locked the door and checked if everything is locked. Just in case he followed me, I can hear the glass shatter if he broke in. It is around lunchtime, so I ordered Chinese food and ice cream on Doordash. 

You might as well play hooky. Not going back to campus until tomorrow. I thought as I was picking out movies to watch for the rest of the day. As I was watching Clue the Movie, the doorbell went off. 

"Coming!" I shouted as I pause the movie.

I walked over to the door and smelt a familiar scent. 

What is HE doing here? I thought.

I whipped open the door. Standing in front of me with my Doordash is my Uncle Tommy. 

"What are you doing here? Did you get in trouble again?" I asked 

"What do you mean, Bell? I never get in trouble!" Uncle Tommy answered chuckling.

"Yeah, right. The last time you were around, I was 10. You got in trouble with some Mafia and hid in our house. They ended up finding you and almost beat up my dad to death cause he loves his brother. Sound familiar?" I asked sarcastically 

"Uhhh yeah yeah. I'm sorry, but hey, look, I am not in trouble. I came to say happy birthday! Oh, and your Doordash was walking to drop off your food, but I thought it would be an amazing idea to give it to you instead." Uncle Tommy smiled

"Mmmmm. Well, might as well come in just in case you are in trouble; there could be a 'sniper' around." I said jokingly. 

"WHAT?" he somewhat yelled, darting into the house; he set my food on the counter and went to hide behind the couch.

"Uncle Tommy, what did you do?" I said, closing the door and walking over to the couch with my arms crossed.

"I stole money and drugs from my Boss," he said, not moving from behind the couch.

"Well, you are okay. There are no snipers, and I was only joking. Now get out from behind the couch and sit on the couch," he got out from behind the couch and sat down in the middle, looking at the ground."I am only going to ask you once, so don't f*****g lie to me. Why do you need me?"

"Well, it was one of their drug dealers, so now and then, would take some of the drugs and money. They didn't notice for a year, until now. I only trust you with this, but I was hoping you could be my collateral until I get the money and drugs to give them."

"Why would I help you?"

"Well, you have always wanted to go to Italy, so I thought this could be beneficial for us both."

"You are hoping I go and work it off, didn't you? Also, how much did you steal?"

"No, they are going to need collateral, o I do come back with the drugs and money. $50,000 in money and 5lb of both cocaine and ecstasy."

"You f****d up big time, but I am not helping you."

"Can't you think about it at least, Bella? Here is the number to call once you made up your mind. They might be willing to negotiate; you have a week to think about it, kay?"

"Fine, I'll think about it, now if you excuse me, I have some important things to do. You know where the door is at, and you can leave."

Uncle Tommy got up from the couch, set the card with the number on it next to my food, and left.

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Around 5 pm, Vee came home from her latest class. 

"Heyyy!" She said when she entered the apartment.

"Vee, I need some help," I said when I saw her in the door frame of the living room.

"Chicka, you look stressed. What's wrong?" Vee said as she rushed to my side. 

"Well, my birthday isn't how I wanted it to go. I found my mate, and my Uncle Tommy came to visit."

"Holy s**t! First, tell me why Tommy was here? Second, who is the lucky man?" 

"Well, Tommy got in trouble with his Boss in Italy. Stole $50,000 and 5lb of cocaine and ecstasy. He also had the audacity to ask me to be his collateral. What do I do?"

"Wow, he is a real d**k. But hey, you have always wanted you to Italy, it isn't the way you wanted it to be, ut I will go with you. And you didn't answer my second question."

"That will be for a later time, Vee. And will you really go with me? Get involved in this with me?" 

"Bella, we are friends...nay sisters! If you go to Italy, I am coming with you. If you broke your arm, I'll go and break mine too. If you die, b***h I'm coming with you. You ain't getting rid of me that easily. Also, think of all of the hotties we could be seeing?"

"Haha, thanks, Vee. Tommy gave me a number to call when I have made my mind up."

"Well, go tell them you are coming and bringing a friend. We are going to Italy b***h!"