Silence in New York - Book One

~Chapter 6~

Hi everyone! I was up all night writing this extra long chapter for you all - show me some love & encourage me to continue :)

P.S The dress in the media is what Adriana is wearing xXx

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"You look amazing!" Claudia stood back looking at her very impressive handy work. She had spent the day shopping with Adriana and forcing her to try on all sorts of wild party dresses just to cheer her up and get her in the mood for the night. She had also convinced her friend to surrender and pamper her with her best makeup work. She had indulged in an 8 week casual makeup course some time ago and had a few tricks up her sleeve.

Adriana was blessed with stunning big blue eyes and thick long black hair. So when Claudia complemented them by sticking to natural brown eye shadows with smoky eyes along with her short and flirty silver and sky blue sparkly strapless dress, she made Adriana look like an absolute knockout!

"Oh no I can't go out like this"

"Don't be ridiculous, you're absolutely stunning! Christopher won't be able to keep his hands off you"

"Jesus Claudia! That's what I'm afraid of" Claudia laughed while styling her hair at the same time. "Seriously Claudia maybe we should swap dresses? This one makes way too much of a statement" Claudia shook her head disagreeing with her very nervous friend. She did not really understand why she was so nervous about looking so stunning in the first place. She was a natural beauty and this most certainly was not the first time the ladies put on flirty dresses and hit the town.

"Ade what is it? You have way more confidence than this seriously" she sighed and watched Adriana walk over to the kitchen to take out a bottle of Sierra clear tequila. "I think I just need some shots" Claudia's eyes widened as a huge smile sprawled across her face. She clapped her hands in jubilation as Adriana poured her a shot and offered it to her. This was going to be an interesting night.

Salvatore sat with his younger brothers Francesco and Marco and their brother in law Matteo Bonfiglio. They were upstairs in a VIP area at Marquee which was on 10th Ave in the city. It had been a long day of theories and scrambling trying to piece together any information regarding the card game hold up. Even though they were still technically conducting business they decided to have their meeting and drinks at the club where they received a 'free' VIP area whenever they requested; in exchange for protection and occasional financial support for the club.

"The boys here tonight?" Salvatore asked referring to the Soldiers and Associates, "most of them" Francesco replied, "some had plans with their Mrs" they laughed while getting comfortable with cigars and drinks.

The area was spacious and very secluded with their own private bar and servers. They were seated on long adjoining pleated leather couches with coffee tables in front of them which were set with various styles of glasses, from champagne to whiskey and bowls of ice. The lighting was mostly blue and dark setting a real party scene.

They were seated on the couches closest to the rail overlooking the dance floor and DJ.

Francesco and Marco were both a few years younger than Salvatore. He was 33, Francesco was 29 and Marco was 30. Francesco was engaged to be married and Marco was the only official married one of the brothers, he and his wife Elena had a 2 year old girl Isabella.

Matteo Bonfiglio married into the family by marrying the Abandonato's family only daughter Angela, she was 29 and shared the same birth date as her twin brother Francesco.