Don't Leave Me

Chapter 29

When I woke up Matteo still had his arms wrapped around my waist tightly. He was breathing heavily and when I adjusted my head to look at him he was still sleeping. I gently wiggled one of my arms out of his hold and caressed his cheek softly. When I brushed my fingers through his hair Matteo slowly opened his eyes.

"Morning beautiful.", he said with a raspy voice.
"Good morning sleepyhead.", I chuckled.
"I should cancel the ball and stay here with you all day.", Matteo stated while brushing a loose strand of my hair behind my ear.
"As much as I would like that it would be stupid. Every mafia gang would hate you even more."
"Who said they hated me?", he asked with a raised brow.
"Hello? Russo wants to see you step down or dead.", I reminded him.
"Doesn't mean he hates me. He's just jealous that I'm more successful than him."
"Yes, but jealousy often turns into hate.", I said.
"I still want to stay here.", he whined like a five year old causing me to giggle.
"Ok. Then you won't be able to make a deal with Lorenzo Russo. I guess it doesn't matter that he wants to kill me."

"I'm up.", Matteo said after getting off the bed.
"I can see that."
"How about you take a warm shower and I go down to prepare breakfast?", he asked.
"That sounds good.", I said standing up.

Walking towards the door Matteo took my hand in his and spun me around making me face him.
"Not so fast angel." He leaned down to me and softly kissed my lips. I snaked my arms around his neck and deepened the kiss. His hands went to my still sore butt groping it gently. I pulled away placing sweet kisses to his neck and felt him breathing heavier. Then I stepped back and headed out of our room.
"You're a mean tease Ms. Potters.", he yelled as I entered my room.

For the next hour I was in the bathroom showering and getting ready for the day. Finishing by throwing on black leggings and a oversized hoodie I walked downstairs and a delicious smell hit my nostrils.

I entered the kitchen and saw Matteo setting down some pancakes and fresh berries. When he spotted me a smile appeared on his face.
"Sit down.", he said.

And of course I did what he told me to do. We had breakfast and I have to say this time it was really great. Not like last time where he almost burned the eggs and bacon. After we were finished with eating Matteo told me that he has to go to the ballroom to check if everything's in place. Then he left and I couldn't help but feel a little sad. Maybe I'm too clingy.

Not knowing how to kill time I went outside into the flower garden and watered the black roses that I planted. They were already starting to grow and bloom.

"You were right. They look elegant.", Giorgia said as she entered the garden.
"I'm glad you're okay with me planting them."
"Of course Emily. This is your home now. You can do what you want.", she stated while walking towards me and engulfing me in a hug.
"Thank you so much. You're too kind.", I told her. Tears were building up in my eyes.

She reminds me so much of my mom. And the fact that she treats me like family makes me so happy and emotional.

"I have to thank you for what you did.", Giorgia said.
"What do you mean?", I asked confused.
"I don't know what you said to my husband but ever since the day we left there was a change in his behavior towards Matteo. Normally they have a fight at least once a day. For the first time in years they hugged each other the day we left and when we came back yesterday. What surprised me the most is that they haven had a fight yesterday or today. You said something, right?"
"I did but I just pointed out the truth."

Giorgia pulled me into a hug again and then left. Shortly after I left too and went back to my room. I started drawing me in Matteos arms trying to capture the safe feeling I have every time he holds me tight. That took a long time to finish and when I looked at my phone I knew it was time to get ready for the ball.