The Mobster's Baby

Chapter Twelve

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Chapter Twelve

It'd been a week since Palo discovered that Eva was pregnant and it was the most daunting and boring week of her life. The most exciting part of it all was finally getting an ultrasound and discovering that she was three months pregnant.

It seemed like Palo stepped the security at his home all the way up since the incident with Andino; she couldn't turn a hall without bumping into one of his ridiculously large  guards. Not only that, but Vincent was permanently removed as her personal security guard and traded out for a man nicknamed Snap who spoke few words and hadn't learned the art of smiling just yet.  The last time she saw Vincent he was sporting a black-eye, no doubt given to him by Palo, and Andino came back with two black eyes and a fat lip. She wouldn't lie and say that didn't please her immensely.

She appreciated that Palo worried over her safety and decided to extend his security detail for her sake, but being locked in his estate was slowly starting to wear on her mentally. Every Disney movie in the world couldn't suffice her need to get out.

Eva slammed Palo's freezer door with frustration. She remembered specifically asking him to stock up on mint n chip ice cream. Her baby and taste buds were going crazy for the stuff.

Snap was standing at the entrance of the kitchen, his large arms crossed over his chest and his back lent against the wall. Usually a man like him would intimidate her. He was at least six foot five; taller than most of the men she knew even Palo. And he had muscles hulking out of his shirt. He had a faint scar that went from his eye to his chin and a permanent atmosphere of glum. She supposed he was handsome in his own way although dark and unapproachable. His eyes were like small sunken holes in his head that resembled an abyss of death, his nose was long and aristocratic, his cheek bones extremely angular and sharp, and his lips were so tight - most of the time - they were almost non-existent. But, all in all, he had to be a head turner for some women. Not her, but for some.

"Snap take me to the store," She demanded; her eyes already glared in his direction daring him to ignore her request.

He didn't respond at first, just continued to blankly stare at her before saying, "No."

His response was flat and held no room for argument, but a pregnant woman and her cravings were no easy match.

Eva's jaw clenched, "Look there aren't any good snacks in here and every time I send one of you baffoons to get something for me you never get it right. I can do it myself."

Eva could've sworn she saw his mouth twitch into a smile, but it was so quick she wasn't sure it ever happened.

"Just make a list, I'll make sure it gets done."

Eva growled, literally growled at him and this time the twitch of his lips was undeniable as it stayed there slightly longer than the first time. He honestly found her amusing.

"I'm not making a fucking list. My legs work, my arms work, and I'm completely capable of getting my own groceries. You men can't keep me locked in here!"

Snap was going to reply to her but Palo shoved his way through the kitchen entrance with bags in his hands, "What's all the yelling about?" He asked as he placed the bags on the kitchen counter. Eva could visibly see the outline of the mint n chip ice-cream and instantly felt both relieved and annoyed. She had to get the fuck out of that house or she'd go crazy.

Seeing as Palo was there, Snap easily maneuvered out of the kitchen so that he would no longer be her punching bag.

"I can do my own grocery shopping." Eva grumbled as she eased her way next to him. She quickly grabbed the ice cream carton out of the bag, a spoon out of a drawer, and started to demolish the ice cream. Palo let out a deep chuckle at her antics as he approached her; one hand immediately touching her stomach.

"Mio bambino, your mom's losing her head."

Eva glared at him as she attempted to shoo him away; it didn't work though he just dodged her swatting hands.

"I need to get out of this house."

Palo rolled his eyes, "You know you're only here for your safety."

"I get it, but I'm sure one outing won't end in my death or something else drastic." Eva argued. Palo didn't respond, he just stared at her for a moment before placing a soft peck on her lips. It took her off guard and before she could complain Palo put some distance between the two of them.

"Well I have news for you that may excite you." Palo told her, casually leaning against the kitchen island. Her eyes were narrowed at his relaxed form; he acted as though what happened seconds ago hadn't happened at all.

Eva scooped some more ice cream into her mouth with raised eyebrows, "Yeah?

"Have you ever been to Italy?"

Eva furrowed her eyebrows at this, "I haven't even been out of California...notta once."

Palo smirked, "Alright so we have a flight booked for Italy in two days."

"You're kidding me."

"Yeah haha I've always been the joker."

"What the hell is in Italy?"

"My Papa and Mama, Andino's quite a woman he couldn't keep his trap closed if you paid him to. My mother's eager to meet the woman giving birth to her second grandchild. My brother Maceo's wife is currently about seven months along and she too has been bugging me endlessly."

Eva wasn't so sure or relaxed about meeting his family. She and Palo did not have a stable relationship they weren't married or engaged; she definitely didn't want to be introduced to his family as the chick he knocked up that time he didn't pull out fast enough. Eva cringed at the thought.

"Yeah I'll pass."

"That's not really an option. Plus didn't you say you wanted to get out of the house? I have more protection in Italy, you'll get to explore some if you'd like."

Exploring in Italy definitely didn't sound bad at all, hell it was on the list of places she'd sincerely wanted to visit but probably would never because she was broke.

"So what're you going to say? Hey mom and dad here's my fuck buddy I knocked up, we're really excited about the baby." Eva grumbled; shoving ice cream in her mouth afterwards.

Palo looked slightly annoyed at her response, "Of course not, you're more than that to me and you know it."

Did she really know it?

"Riiight. So more on the lines of hey mom and dad here's my extended fuck buddy I knocked up."

Palo furrowed his eyebrows at her, arguments really weren't his thing. He didn't need to explain something or soothe her on a subject matter she should know the answer to. He definitely wouldn't have any woman he didn't care for staying inside of his home.

"My family is very close my parents already see it as disrespect that I didn't tell them about the pregnancy myself. We're going to Italy to meet them as that's all they've asked of me."

"You know all that ever comes out of your mouth is me, my, mine, I, me, me, me fucking me and Eva better follow along with it."

"I'm so glad you're starting to get the picture."

"Fuck you."

"Ti scopero fino farti esplodere di piacere." (I will fuck you until you explode from pleasure.)

"I may not know Italian but I definitely know that facial expression and it's a firm no from me."

Palo chuckled at her, "We'll see."

A/N: What do you guys think of adding translations after the italian phrase is said? Is it better that way or should I continue to do it as I've been doing it so far?

Thank in advance for the feedback,

Tana