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Chapter Eighty-Eight: "Too late"
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“You guys don’t give up do you?” Darrio leaned against the bike with an amused smirk tugged on his lips. The dark parking garage was silent at that time of night apart from a singular vehicle belonging to the Don, but what surprised the youngest Lombardi was the presence of his brother beside Alexander. “Darrio.” Enzo breathed, looking his brother up and down with a look of bewilderment in his eyes. It was the first time he laid eyes on his brother after mourning his death and finding out he was in fact very much alive. “I heard through the grapevine that you two kidnapped Joseph Ledger’s daughter and staged a rescue to gain his favour. What new law has this attempt to free me come to?” Darrio held back a chuckle, the men he was associated with through the league were all too happy to share with him the lowly actions of his Mafia ties. “Staged a rescue.” Xander scoffed, “Ledger is a slimy bastard if I ever met one.” He shook his head in disappointment. “So, what really happen
Loving Mr Mafia Chapter Ninety: Together again
Joseph Ledger marched to his office with frustration rolling off him in waves, the new DA was sniffing around his affairs and now his position in his own company was being questioned. “Sir, there’s-” Before Mindy could get the words out, Joseph thrust his door open to reveal the back of the bulky man. “What is the meaning of this?” Joseph hissed to his assistant. “I- I’m sorry sir, he just walked right in and when I threatened to call security he said if I did he would have me fired. I- I didn’t know what to do.” The tiny woman stuttered, clearly unnerved by the man sitting leisurely in the visitors chair. Ledger held back a sneer, “It’s fine, Mindy, I’ll take care of it.” he nodded and shut the door in her worried face. “Don Moretti.” Joseph Ledger greeted bitterly, making his way around his desk without stopping to shake the man’s hand. “Ledger.” Xander smirked, hardly bothered by the man’s hostility, “This is a nice office you have here.” Xander’s eyes wandered from the har
Loving Mr Mafia Chapter Ninety-One: A not so happy family
“Oh my God.” Caterina gaped, watching her son like he was a ghost standing before her. “Darrio, is- is that really you?” Giovanni shook his head in disbelief, before him stood the son he thought to be dead. “It’s really me, Dad.” Darrio’s face scrunched up. “You were dead, they told me you were dead.” Giovanni looked at Enzo and Matteo accusingly. “It’s not their fault, Mom, Dad. It was all me.” Darrio sighed and dropped his gaze to the floor, “I faked my death.” “Why?” Caterina gasped and Darrio’s eyes shot to her. “It’s a long story, Mom, but I’m home now.” Darrio looked at his siblings and best friend, “Thanks to them, I’m home.” He smiled happily. Matteo was the first to approach him. In two long strides his brother stood before him and for a moment they stared at each other, “I missed you.” Matteo gathered his younger brother in his arms and patted his back. “Not as much as I missed you.” Darrio grinned and they both laughed. “Hey, quit hogging, I want a hug too.”
Loving Mr Mafia Chapter Ninety-Two: Things that hurt
“Hey…” Darrio greeted as he took a seat beside Serenity on the bench. Without saying anything in return, Serenity shuffled closer to him and wrapped her arm around his bicep and cuddled into his shoulder. “I missed you too.” Darrio chuckled and dropped a kiss on the top of her head. “Have you seen Xander?” She grumbled. “Enzo tracked his Jeep to the gym downtown.” Darrio bit his cheek when Serenity's warmth suddenly disappeared. “He’s boxing again?” She blinked. Darrio shrugged, “He got back into it after you were taken, but I don’t think he's been back there since he moved to Italy. He probably just needed to blow off some steam.” Darrio wrapped an arm around her shoulders and pulled her towards him, but despite the comforting action, it did little to ease her mind. “I hate that he put you in that position, Darrio.” She frowned and once again moved away from his hold, this time to look at him, “I hate that we spent months thinking you were dead.” Darrio sighed heavily, ru
Loving Mr Mafia Chapter Ninety-Three: The Don's regret
Xander returned home to a cold and quiet house. After Serenity stormed out of the gym he couldn’t get the look on her face out of his mind, it reminded him of the night she forced him to quit boxing years ago. Everytime he stepped foot into the gym after that night he remembered the words she said, but it hadn’t been till today that he understood what she meant. Xnader entered the kitchen, it seemed to have been cleaned up from his earlier cooking expedition, but when he pulled open the fridge, the large casseroles filled to the brim with food caused a ball of regret to form in his stomach. With every call going to voicemail and every text left unanswered. That night, for the first time since he and Serenity decided to go steady, he climbed into an empty bed and tried to fall asleep without her by his side, and it was hell. *** “Why do you look like that?” Those were the words of greeting Enzo offered Xander when they met the following morning. “Didn’t get much sleep.” Xander
Loving Mr Mafia Chapter Ninety-Four: Lady of the Don
“I hope you know I’m an orange belt in karate.” Serenity stated as Xander led her through the forest with his hand covering her eyes. “I hope you know that means nothing to me.” He retorted with amusement lacing his tone. “Whatever, I could kick your ass if I wanted to.” She shrugged, not the least bit bothered by his mockery. “Let’s explore the viability of that statement later, shall we?” Xander suggested and brought them to a halt, “Ready?” “Duh.” She sassed and Xander held back a chuckle as he removed his hand from her eyes. “Surprise.” Xander motioned to the Santa Monica pier that stood before them, bustling with chatter and the sound of kids' laughter. “Pacific Park! Oh my gosh, I haven’t been here in years.” Serenity gasped, looking at all the colourful rides with glittering eyes. “If I recall correctly, the last time you were here they wouldn’t allow you on some of the rides.” Xander smirked and grabbed her hand to pull her along to the ticket booth. “That was m
Loving Mr Mafia Chapter Ninety-Five: The bride to be
“Oh Ser… Oh my God, you look so beautiful.” Selena held a hand over her mouth when Serenity stepped out in a long sleeved, off the shoulder dress. The maid of hours was easily blown away seeing her best friend decked in white. “I love it.” She gazed at herself in the floor to ceiling mirror with adoration. The bodice and sleeves were made of lace and dotted with thousands of tiny beads that shimmered in the light while the A-line skirt was satin that flowed to the ground effortlessly and a thin bedazzled belt brought the whole dress together. “That’s the one. That’s definitely the one.” Caterina dabbed away as she watched her daughter transform into a bride before her eyes. “You look radiant, Serenity.” Olympia smiled softly, she wanted so badly to be happy for Serenity, but her own worry dampened her mood. “I guess I found my dress.” Serenity shrieked softly and turned to the assistant with a broad smile. “I’ll put in an order.” The young woman beamed and scurried off while the
Loving Mr Mafia Chapter Ninety-Six: A little bundle of joy
“Did Enzo mention what time they’d be home?” Serenity frowned at her phone when she saw her messages to Xander were undelivered. “He didn’t specify, but he did say not to wait up, so I’m guessing late.” Olympia shrugged. Both women were now dressed in their pyjamas, for the first time in ages Olympia wasn;t working the weekend and the two got a chance to spend the weekend together thanks to Enzo’s absence. “Alright then.” Walking over to the freezer, Serenity tugged it open and pulled out two tubs, “Ice cream and a movie?” She grinned, wiggling her eyebrows convincingly. “Oh who am I kidding, of course I want ice-cream.” Olympia threw her hands in the air and went to retrieve two spoons from the drawer. “Yay! I vote for The Notebook.” Serenity skipped down the hall with Olympia following close behind her. “No, we need something more gut wrenching like- like, One Day.” Olympia hopped on the couch and took a tub from Serenity while handing her a spoon. “No way, that’s like
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FIVE MONTHS LATER “Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to witness the union of Lorenzo Lombardi and Olympia Harper Ruiz.” Serenity shifted uncomfortably in her chair as she listened to the minister speak of the beauty of marriage. “Are you okay?” Caterina whispered to her heavily pregnant daughter beside her. “I’ll be fine.” Serenity whispered back, she somehow had to make it through the ceremony. “Are you sure?” Caterina frowned at her knuckles that were turning white on the armrest of the chair from the fierce grip she had on it. The little princess in her arms stopped her from reaching out to Serenity. “I’m fine.” Serenity gritted out. The strain of the day had finally caught up with her and the pain she woke with was steadily growing worse. From his position behind Enzo, Xander was sending her worried looks, he looked seconds away from marching across the room to her side. “Oh God!” Serenity groaned when she felt wetness trickle down her legs and all eyes turned to h
Loving Mr Mafia Chapter One Hundred and Fourteen: Arizona
Serenity browsed through the grocery store without much care in the world as she decided on what flavour of ice cream to buy. “You should get both.” A timid voice muttered behind her and Serenity spun on her heels. “Ivy.” Serenity breathed and her eyes widened. The young woman looked worn out and altogether a shell of the person she remembered. “You look good, how far along are you?” Ivy’s eyes flitted to her protruding belly with a small smile. “Four months. How have you been?” Serenity asked with a tinge of worry in her voice. “Fine, I guess.” Ivy half shrugged, not bothering to hide the fact that she was lying and Serenity’s face contorted into a frown. “I’m just about done shopping, would you like to get a drink?” Serenity pointed over her shoulder at the tiny cafe at the front of the store. “I don’t think that’s such a good idea.” Ivy’s eyes fell. “Please, I just want to talk.” Serenity pleaded, giving her the famous puppy dog eyes that Xander hated. “Okay.” She nodd
Loving Mr Mafia Chapter One Hundred and Thirteen: Two for Two
The courtroom was filled to the brim with spectators and media alike on the day the verdict on the case of Joseph Ledger versus The State was to be delivered. From her position at the front of the courtroom, Serenity could see the scores of Mafia associates and gangbangers lining the benches, but her eyes were focussed solely on her brother in the last seat of the second row.Matteo, unlike the rest of them, sat behind the defendant and only a few feet away from Ivy. His eyes hadn’t left her since he entered the room, and if it hadn’t been for the tensing of her shoulders when he sat down, Serenity would have thought she didn’t know he was there by the way she skillfully ignored him.“Relax, he’s a big boy.” Xander’s hand around her’s tightened, though his gaze was focussed
Loving Mr Mafia Chapter One Hundred and Twelve: Home again
Serenity and Xander grinned when they entered the Lombardi Estate, after a long month on honeymoon they had tan lines and large smiles.“Oh my God, you’re back!” Selena rushed to hug Serenity as soon as her eyes landed on her best friend.“I missed you too.” Serenity giggled, stroking her hair softly.“Finally! For a moment I thought you guys decided to settle down there.” Darrio joked when he came up to greet them, followed by the rest of their rather large family.“Hi.” Ivy was the last to greet the pair and the moment Serenity’s eyes landed on her she instantly knew something was wrong.“Hey you, is everything okay?” Serenity frowned.“I’m fine.” She forced a smile, but the bags around her eyes were a sure sign that something wasn’t quite right.“So, how was it?” Olympia wrapped her arms around Serenity’s and walked with her into the house, once again the group was gathered at the Lombardi household for dinner, and it seemed the occasion would become a regular one.“It was wonderfu
Loving Mr Mafia Chapter On Hundred and Eleven: Wedding surprises
“Ladies and gentlemen, if I could please have your attention. Will the bride and groom please make their way to the dancefloor for their first dance as husband and wife!” The MC announced with vigour and the crowd erupted in applause. The beginning notes of “From this moment” by Shania Twain played through the speakers as Xander escorted her to the makeshift dance floor set up in the backyard of the Moretti Residence. “Finally.” Xander whispered in her ear when he took her in his arms and began swaying her to the beat of the music. Serenity smiled up at him with a perfect brow cocked in question, “Finally, what?” “Finally you’re all mine and no one can take you away from me.” He pulled her impossibly closer and tucked her head under his chin. Serenity felt her heart flutter, “Do you remember the last time this backyard was donned and decorated?” Serenity’s eyes travelled to the surrounding trees all draped in fairy lights. “My birthday?” Xander frowned questioningly. Seren
Loving Mr Mafia Chapter On Hundred and Ten: "I do"
The door to Serenity’s room was pushed open, in the reflection of the floor length mirror she saw her family walk through the door one by one.“Mia Figlia, you look so beautiful.” Caterina brought a hand over her mouth to cover the gasp when she laid eyes on her only daughter in a wedding gown.“Hey guys.” Serenity spun on her heels and looked at them with a nervy smile.“You’re gorgeous, Sis.” Darrio looked at his baby sister in awe, she made a radiant bride.“Aww, you guys are gonna make me cry.” Serenity’s fists balled at her sides to avoid rubbing at her eyes where tears were already pooling.
Loving Mr Mafia Chapter On Hundred and Nine: The new Capo
“Don, Capo Genino is here to see you.” Alonso stuck his head in the door to notify Xander whose fingers immediately stilled on the keys of his laptop. “Bring him in.” Xander smirked and closed the lid on his device before leaning back in his seat. “Don Moretti.” Joseph Genino bowed his head in respect as the door closed behind him. “Have you come to me with a decision?” Xander cocked an eyebrow, but his face remained stoic. Joseph nodded solemnly, “I’ll do it, I’ll step down as Capo in return for my brother’s life.” He spoke the words as if they physically pained him, but Xander didn’t care much for the dramatics. “Fine.” Xander stood and buttoned his suit jacket as he rounded the table to stand before the downtrodden man, “Joseph Genino, you are hereby stripped of your title and privileges as Capo to the Mafia. Bow before your Don.” Xander sneered and held out his hand. Genino didn’t even seem begrudging as he kneeled before Xander and brought the Don’s ring clad hand to his lip
Loving Mr Mafia Chapter One Hundred and Eight: The baby announcement
“Shall we?” Caterina motioned for them to follow her to the dining room.“Oh wow, Caterina, this looks delicious.” Rosa complimented seeing the large spread in the centre of the table.“You really went out of your way, Caterina, thank you.” Xander smiled gratefully at her, which earned him a blush in response.“Before we start, I’d like to say something.” Caterina cleared her throat in an attempt to get rid of the ball of emotions that seemed to have lodged itself in her throat, “These last few weeks-” She sucked in a deep breath.Dropping her napkin on the table, Serenity moved to her mother’s side where she wrapped a comforting arm around her, “You’ve got this.” She whispered softly in Caterina’s ear.“These last few weeks have been incredibly taxing on all of us for different reasons, but standing here today I am sure we would not have been able to do it without all of your support.” She looked around the table with teary eyes, “So, thank you.” Caterina sobbed a little at the end.
Loving Mr Mafia Chapter One Hundred and Seven: Exonerated
“In the case Alexander Moretti vs. the people on charges of human trafficking and drug smuggling. Based on the evidence presented to the court, Mr Alexander Moretti is hereby found not guilty and is exonerated of all wrongdoing.” The judge turned his gaze to Xander, “Mr Moretti, rest assured that as a result of the excellent work of your legal counsel, the evidence presented to the court will be used to bring the responsible parties to justice.” Dropping his gavel he announced loudly, “Court is adjourned.” With her hands clasped together on her lap, Serenity let out a heavy breath. The wild beating of her heart was the only thing thumping in her chest as she let the verdict wash over her. “Dio Mio, thank the heavenly father.” Rosa Moretti spoke beside her with relief dripping from her tone. When Xander’s parents arrived suddenly the night before, he didn’t know how to break it to them all the crazy that had transpired since they were set to arrive. “He did it, just like he said
