Angelo
On the day I went out partying against my mother's wishes; I got involved in an accident that changed my life forever . I didn't know what forgiveness was until my father said he forgave me . On the day I got married to a woman I thought I loved was the day I believed in love , when my son was born was the day I believed in falling in love again and loving with no boundaries . On the day my wife left me for another man was the day I learned how to be a father and a mother to the child I thought was mine... On the day I went out driving in a fit of rage at my ex wife for sleeping with my cousin on the day I did my last job for people I till this day don't know,was the day I saved a woman who is now my girlfriend. However here's the catch... I didn't know that I would end up crossing paths with her again, and in the process fall in love .
At the back end of finding out my kid wasn't mine and my cousin was his biological father I was afraid of losing the one thing that made sense to me and brought light to my dark world , my girlfriend Cleopatra . I call her Bella and she calls me Blue. I'm not using her to get over my loss I've got therapy for that. I love her and she means the world to me and I cannot start our relationship on a lie or with secrets . If its at the risk of her getting mad at me then I can take it . I just hope we can get through this .
"Angelo ?"
"Bella."
" Blue."
I held her hand and closed my eyes.
"I've known since Sunday. I was the one who found you on the night Duncan attacked you."
Cleo was silent for a couple of seconds . I opened my eyes and she was smiling. What the hell she's not losing it .Hang on am I dreaming? No I'm not .
"I figured that out when you opened the bracelet. It wasn't where I left it . Hence I gave it to you. "
Cleo leaned in and gave me a hug .
"Thank you sweetie pie. "
"Did you just call me sweetie pie?"
Cleo leaned back and smiled coyly and her eyes lit up she she looked at me .
"Yes . Your SUV gave it away. You have the same rosary hanging on the mirror and the reason I was also quite was because the car felt familiar. "
I smiled back and kissed her because I was nervous and she was calm for the past couple of minuets given what happened. She pulled back and looked at me with tired eyes and I felt a jab of guilt pass through me.
" Bella you're tired. I can see that."
"I will sleep Blue; besides I need to ask you something."
"Anything ..."
" what organization starts with an M ?"
I looked at Cleo and she had the same look she had when I first met her. Fear and uncertainty.
"The people I used to work for. Before I owned the club and had relationships with ; Sophia , Nikki and Nina. I slept with all of them but that was just for fun. I'm all about being serious now. I want us to work. The M stands for Marble. "
Cleo gave me a distant look, she put her index finger on her cheek and spoke;
"Is that why you're always looking for your marbles?"
I pulled Cleo closer placing her legs on my lap.
" Ha ha no. They were the good guys. They still are but I stopped working for them three years ago when I saved someone who was half dead when I found her."
" I don't know how to thank you. I only want you to be happy."
" I am happy; not only because I found you but because I have you in my life and I'd be a fool to let you go."
"Why does Paul, Duncan, your father,and Nicolai have the ring and you don't . "
Cleo caught me off guard
" I haven't earned it . I don't think I ever will but they still protect me . Nico included. Paul likes you and that's just pushing me a bit off kilter."
Cleo frowned and slid her legs off my lap. She still had her boots on.
"Angelo is me working for Paul going to cause trouble?"
I looked at Cleo and I couldn't lie if it meant getting my point across without being aggressive because this is a fairly new relationship, I had to try.
"Yes . He's my best friend and I don't like the way he looks at you. "
"He came to my rescue . Your ex was attacking me. He's my boss . He did touch me but not in the way your thinking."
I bit back a curse because Paul knows not to make any moves on Cleo. I stood up without a word and made my way to the kitchen,to go get a bottle of water. After taking a couple of sips I turned my attention to Cleo who looked scared . I hate myself right now .
"Did Paul see any of your scars."
"No where are you going with this Blue?"
" you're answering my question with a question."
"No .You're being jealous for no reason."
Cleo stood up stood at the corner of the island with her arms crossed. Not only did I just scare her but I offended her . Angelo don't blow this...
"I'm sorry."
"For what?"
"Over reacting. You've just had a hectic day. You don't need me insinuating that you're sleeping with Paul."
Cleo started rubbing circles on her temples and shook her head.
"please take me home . Apology accept but I just want to go home. I was attacked by Sophia and you just said you think I'm sleeping with Paul. I'm not Nina. Why do I feel like I'm being judged unfairly. Tell you what. Don't take me home. I will call a cab and..."
I put the bottle of water down leaped towards an unsuspecting Cleo who had her head down hoisted her up the island and kissed her senseless I was not about to throw away a good thing. Cleo didn't hold back she gave me as much as I gave her. Before I knew it we were tongue wrestling . Wrapping her legs around my waist , she pulled back to catch her breath and I spoke;
"You're mine. I'm sorry. "
Cleo chucked and looked at me shyly.
" Its okay... If I knew arguing got you this hard fast .I'd have done that in the car ."
"Its what you do to me Bella . How wet are you?"
Cleo nibbled my ear lobe and whispered;
"Drenched."
"It's good thing I brought your duffle bag .Its in the boot . "
Cleo was working her hands underneath my sweater.
"Sneaky."
"We need to go to confession one of these days because we have been going at it since Friday and we aren't married yet."
"Are you complaining?"
"No .I intend to marry you one day ...bare foot and baking."
Cleo got off me and ran up the stairs I followed but she don't know where to go.
"We'll go together on Sunday after mass."
"Saturday evening. "
"Okay Blue."
"Lost?"
"Not if you help me find my way and I need to work off some steam and stress."
I made it upstairs and we were standing face to face .
"This time we stop when I say so?"
"Deal your house . Your rules."
"Paul will give you the rest of the week off ."
"He only gave me tomorrow off and don't you have a company to run?"
"I start next month. I'm sorry. You aren't her. You are you and I love you for you . "
I took Cleo by the hand and I led her to my Bedroom. When I opened the door Cleo looked at me and kissed me .
"I love you for you too remember that Azzuri."
"I know Bella ."
I unzipped Cleo's skirt and she stood still.
" How do you like your coffee again?"
I started unbuttoning her blouse excited to see what she had underneath it . Its been a while since I've wanted someone so badly .
"With lots of cream and huge doses of Cleo and you?"
Cleo slipped away and headed to the bathroom .
"Clean up first then we can talk."
"Yes I need to give you a tour babe ."
Cleo turned around walked in and went quiet.
"What do you think?"
"Wow..."
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