My Mafia Ex-Husband

Chapter 19 -Cassandra

After making love in the gym, we went upstairs and showered which led to another sessions of s*x. I could not get enough of Santino. We fell asleep for a couple of hours. I woke up and needed to see my babies.

I went downstairs to the family room and Julianna and the boys were watching an educational cartoon and she was showing them colors on the screen. She was teaching them colors and letters of the alphabet.

“My dream was to become a schoolteacher. But we both know that is impossible with our way of life.” Julianna said quietly.

“No, it is not. You can become whatever you want. Just do it.” I spoke.

“Just think about it. I got college and have to have a guard with me. That would be a clear indication that I am vulnerable.”

“There are on-line courses you can take. Same as I did. I attended classes that did not have anything on-line, and the rest were on-line. You set your pace. You are in charge of your future. Do give me this crap that you can’t.” I murmured.

“Damn girl, you are one tough cookie. What did you do to my brother? He is still asleep?”

“Do you want details? I can draw some pictures for you?”

“No. Gross! No need. Baby-making again?”

“Maybe.” I smirked and walked over to my baby boys. “My babies, are you being good for zia Julianna?”

“Si, mama.” Dominico answered as Danilo nodded his little head. I was so happy that Julianna is also teaching them Italian.

They were growing so fast. I just hope I can do this with another baby. s**t, what if I have twins again. I forgot about that. I spent to time with the boys and after they laid down to nap, I called my obstetrician. My doctor’s office made an appointment for the next morning since they had a cancellation.

Giovanni assigned three guards for me. I thought it was a little overboard, but Santino would not back down. He had gone to another meeting downtown with one of our exporters.

I have three guards and our limo driver. I felt like everyone was watching me as I got out at the doctor’s office. One guard walked in ahead of me, the other two followed.

The nurse called me in, and my female guard, Sofia, walked in with me. The nurse looked at me like I was crazy. My doctor, Doctor Rafael, the same doctor I had before I left Chicago, came out of his office and smiled. “Senora Fusco, welcome back.” He held the door open for us and we walked in. He closed the door behind him and sat down on the stool.

“Now, let’s go over your history. I had your delivering doctor send me the records of your first birth. Twins. How are they?” He questioned as he read the screen on his computer.

“Healthy as ever. How is your wife doing Dr. Rafael?”

“She is just fine. She is still quilting. She took your idea of t-shirt collecting and ran with it. She has people sending her their collections and she makes the quilts and sends them back. I lost my man-cave due to your suggestion. Thanks, by the way. She has never been more happier, she hated that job she had.”

“I know. I listen to her as she told me about her hobby of quilting and her eyes lite up. I knew she would love.

“Now, young lady let’s get to business. Up on the bed, you know the routine. Your friend is still?”

“Yes, courtesy of my husband.”

“Don’t blame him one bit. My wife if my treasure too”

“Ultrasound results will only take about fifteen to thirty minutes. I will have you wait in here.” Dr. Rafael said as he shut office the ultrasound machine. He handed me a cloth to wipe off the gel and get dressed again.

Sofia was quietly reading, “I am glad that you are back. Boss is so happy. If you ever need anything Dona, let me know.”

I studied her face, “I am glad that my husband is happy. And thank you for being here.” I kept thinking to myself why was Sofia happy for Santino. Did she have a crush on my husband?

“Tell me, Sofia, how long have you worked for Santino?”

“I was hired last year. I was working at a club nearby when my brother ran up a debt there and my background is in law enforcement. My work history is a little tainted. I have an uncanny ability not to listen to the people higher in command as they do not see what we see on the streets. My sister was brutally r***d and left for dead. I found her and reported it. Let’s just say ‘Law Enforcement’ (she finger quoted in the air” did nothing. I took care of the men that almost killed my sister.”

“I see. How is your sister now?”

“She is across the country in California with my brother. She is working in his form now. She has her moments, but therapy is helping.”

“Good. Let me know if I can ever help. I have contacts everywhere for everything. I know how it feels to be on the outside looking in, trying to fix things.”

“Thank you, Dona. Now, am I to take you home?”

“Yes, I need a nap and food. I also need to check on a few work things.”

“Yes, ma’am. The car is out front.”

We were back home in no time. Julianna had the boys in the study learning the alphabet and using building blocks to create things. I went to make a Greek salad that I was craving again, when my phone beeped.

Sylvia: Hey cuz, I have more information on Dahlia. She drugged your father-in-law and took a sample from him. She was able to send his blood and semen to a lab in New York where they used her stored eggs. Boom – baby juice. Gross. But yeah, she used the old man. There was a body relaxing drug found in his blood. Doubt if he knows. Let me know if you need anything else.

Me: Thank you, I was already thinking the same thing. How are you and your little peanut doing?

Sylvia: Craving for banana-split pie are bad. Damion has hired a baker for me. Haha. I think that my ass will grow faster than my tummy.

Me: I know the feeling. I am having my is Greek salad.

Sylvia: AAH! Wonderful. You said is, not was. Congrats! Oh, talk to you soon. I have a delivery truck at the front gate with baby furniture. Damion has his men checking every order coming to the house. I am not allowed to go outside, unless he is with me.

Me: Don’t blame him one bit, girl! Take care. Love you!!

That evil b***h! She used Santino’s father. I do not even want to know how she got the second sample.

Oh, My. This is bad. I need to speak with Santino as soon as possible. I sent him a text to call me as soon as he has a moment.

I realized that I was the only one in the kitchen, there was an eerie silence in the house. I slowly walked to the backdoor and no one was in sight. I heard a car door closing sound coming from the front. I quickly walked to the foyer and opened the front door. No one.

What the hell was going on? I ran to the study where Julianna was with the boys. No one. I started to panic. I pulled my phone out and called Santino. No answer.

Fuck! I yelled for Gerardo. Nothing. I heard murmurs from an upstairs room and quickly ran up the staircase. I slowed down when it went silent. I crept along the wall toward the last room down the corridor.

I reached out for the door handle and felt a prick in my shoulder. I reached back to feel what it was and felt my legs go out from underneath me. I slid down the wall and slumped over. I could hear a voice behind me.

“She’s out. She won’t be able to move. Her eyes will be open. Don’t freak out. Grab her and we need to leave now. Be careful. She is precious cargo. We will use against the Don.” A man’s voice. Who in the f*****g hell is he? Where are my boys?

I felt arms wrap around my waist. My body was pulled up and hoisted over someone’s shoulder. I could only see pant legs and shoes. I tried to reach for the staircase railing to try and hold on. I could not control my arms.

Shit!

“Senora Fusco, we will get acquainted shortly. My apologies, we used a dart to subdue you. I know about your skills. MMA training. Beautiful, smart and simply a bad ass. But, none the less, we need you to help us get your husband back on track with our shipments. You see, the legality of his businesses left us unprotected you see. Piotre, careful, she is with child. Damaged goods are useless. Also, keep her hands tied, she knows how to use them. Do not let her beauty lead you on, she is just as deadly as her husband.”

I know that voice. He is a dead man!