Vincenzo's Lover

Twelve

-Mia-

I was trembling as I twisted the knob of Cat's room.

"Hey," I shakily said as she smiled at me, propping herself up comfortably on the bed as she held Bambi. She was laying down, her head rested on the headboard of the bed. Bambi was on her chest, curled up as she slept in her mother's arms. Valentina was sat on the edge, grinning at me as they both greeted me.

"I uh. .Vincen-" I sighed, swallowing. "Boss wants you." Her eyebrows creased in curiosity but she soon smiled again, "Okay," she lifted Bambi, placing her in Valentina's arms, taking her by surprise. She kissed her daughter's forehead. "I'll be right back."

I closed the door behind us as we left, ignoring Val's concerned gaze. As we walked she asked, "do you know why he wants me - us?" I didn't reply, instead continued to tremble as the horrible memory tormented me. "Are you okay?" She cautiously asked, noticing my body shake.

I bit my lip. "J-just brace yourself." She slowly nodded in confusion and asked no further questions as I led her down those creaky spiral stairs to the haunting room.

I hesitated before sighing. I turned to her, "I'm so sorry." Before she could reply, I pushed the door open.

"Ah, nice of you to join us," Vincenzo grinned sadistically. He motioned his hand forwards, "please do come closer and close the door, will you Mia? It's cold." I shakily did as he demanded, holding on to Cat's shaking arm as we slowly moved forwards.

She was shocked and frightened as she looked down at her beaten tormentor. "P-please. .h-help me." She let out a small whimper as she watched him.

Vincenzo snapped his fingers and the bulky man looming over Roberto tightened the belt around his neck causing him to cough more blood and choke. "V. ." I whispered, my eyes teary again. How could I love this monster?

He fixed his gaze upon Cat. "He's going to apologise for all that he has done to you. He will and almost had paid for his 'mistakes' and you will never have to see this bastard again."

Vincenzo kicked him in his gut causing Roberto to cry out in pain. Cat covered her mouth with her hand as she looked at the scene, terrified. Her other hand was wrapped on her stomach, as though she was protecting her unborn child from him. Tears were sliding out of her eyes and she nodded meekly at what Vincenzo had said.

"Talk!" He yelled, as the bulky man tightened the belt again. I shivered, my legs feeling as though they were going to buckle at any moment.

"I. ." He spluttered, more blood coming out. The room stank of his blood and it was revolting, I couldn't stand it.

"I'm sorry."

Vincenzo grabbed a stick and lifted it, hitting it on Roberto's shoulder. "Vince!" I cried, frightened.

"I-I'm sorry. .for all the pain. . I have brought upon you."

Cat nodded rapidly, biting her finger as more tears spilled down her cheeks. Roberto yelled as Vincenzo grabbed a knife and stabbed his leg. I took a step forward shakily. "Vince." I shook my head at him as he ignored me.

"Say her name!" He yelled as Roberto cried, tears pouring onto the wounds on his face. "He doesn't have to-" Vincenzo glared at Cat, causing her to stop midway in her courageous sentence. I furrowed my eyebrows, attempting to look Vince in the eye.

"I'm sorry, Caterina. I-I'm sorry for attacking you . .twice," his voice was strained and pained as he spoke the next words genuinely. "I'm sorry - I'm so sorry. I'm sorry for scarring you and giving you horrible memories for life. C-could I. ." His shaking and his finger reached out. Cat shakily took a step forward and his finger touched her stomach causing her to shiver at his touch before moving back, scared. "I'm most of all sorry for. .that."