“Well what the hell are you supposed to do to mafia royalty?”
I gasp as I realize I just said my internal thought. His eyes darken as the narrows them at me.
“Who said I was mafia royalty?”
I take a couple deep breaths.
“You just look the part. I am making guesses here. Your men seem to obey your every command. It’s just a conclusion I have come to.”
“Are you new?” The anger diminishes as I see curiosity set in.
“I moved here six months ago with my Uncle.”
“Six months? I haven’t seen you and you have been here six months? How is that possible?”
“Well you don’t eat here often. Maybe if you did, you would have seen me sooner.”
A small smirk plays on his face.
“I suppose you are right.”
“Bella!” Uncle Tony flies into the kitchen then stops dead in his tracks.
“Is everything okay in here?”
“Everything is just fine Tony. I was just getting to know your niece. She is a sweet girl. I think I would like her to personally serve me tonight. No one else.”
“Of course.”
Giovanni comes in the back door and waits for his bosses next move.
“Shall we?” He gestures me to go in front of him.
I hesitate. I hate putting my back to a man, especially one who feels as dangerous as this one. The last time I did, I almost died.
“Come on, Bella.” Uncle Tony gestures for me.
“Go on, Sofia. I won’t hurt you.” I glance back at the man and give a short nod as I go to my Uncle.
Once we are out in the dining area, my uncle leads me into the meeting room. He steps to the side and pulls me next to him. The man walks in next as every man at the table stands up. They wait until he is at his seat, then one by one the go up to him and shake his hand then kiss his cheek. Once they are all done, he sits and they follow.
“Who is he?” I whisper to my uncle.
Just as he is about to whisper back, the man turns and meets my eyes. He winks once as my uncle whispers to me.
“Bastiano Catalini. Head of the Italian Mafia.”
My mouth must drop open and I can see the amusement showing on his face.
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“What in the hell, Bella!”
We served dinner and drinks. Now they are having their “super-secret” meeting while we all sit in the kitchen.
“What?” I ask him, playing ignorant.
“What happened in this kitchen? Why were you alone with him? I told you to be careful. He is dangerous, Bella.”
