π§ARIA π§
" Mom why are we here ? Why can't we go back home ? " Red fired Questions at me as I passed him takeout for dinner .
" We're gonna spend this night at this lodge okay , I promise I'd look for a solution " I said and he frowned .
" Did the landlady chase us out already ? He asked sadly and my eyes stung with tears .
" It's okay mummy I was tired of staying there anyways this lodge seems nice ... there's a really cute bed " he said and flashed me a grin .
I looked at his face as I smiled .
Red wasn't a spoilt kid , He's very understanding and knows what I can afford ...he's never demanded more than I can offer ...and that has helped over the years .
He sat down on The bed as ate from the takeout ...he was still on his school uniform.
I rubbed my forehead tiredly as I thought of the next step to take .
Italy was the only place I could run to at this point ...I just hope Ann would accept me in her life .
We used to be so close ,she was my best friend and a soul sister .
We knew each other from our kindergarten years ...down to college .
She knew when I began working for Frederico ,she knew when we started dating ,infact she was the biggest fan of our ship ...
I thought with a sad smile....I didn't tell her when I left on my wedding day .
I didn't want her to stop me , she never knew I was pregnant .
I don't even know if she'd be willing to look at me in the face ,but I'm willing to give it a shot no matter what .
I helped my son take a shower and change into comfortable sleeping clothes .
" Mom" he called as I tucked him in bed .
" Yes sweetie" I answered and he kissed my forehead .
" Don't cry okay ,you're my super woman , I don't care where we go ...I just want us to be together always " he said and my eyes stung badly as I tried to hold back my tears .
" I love you Mom " he said and sobs escaped my lips softly but I covered it as I hugged him close .
" I love you too my Son .... mommy loves you a lot " I thought as I wiped my tears .
I watched him and immediately he slept ,I sat there and cried for sometime .
I ended up sleeping on an empty stomach after freshening up .
The next morning I got Red ready because I plan on returning that day .
I was nervous about the fact that I still owed his school and my colleague at work .
Plus my house rent but that was far from my list of thoughts because ... going to prison for dept wasn't what I wanted at this point .
Staying here would only cause danger for me and red .
Running away has been part of my life ..but this time I was running back to a place I'd run away from in the past .
I paid for the lodge and immediately we got to Italy ..I covered my son and made sure my hoodie covered most part of my face .
The last thing I wanted was the Deluca's knowing I was back in the country .
Those people had eyes everywhere ...
They where not just called the number one crime family for nothing .
It disgust me that I was even In a relationship with a Dangerous man like Frederico .
I didn't know ...I couldn't believe it ...he ...he ..." I stopped my trail of thoughts immediately in pannick .
" Mom are you okay" Red Asked and I gave a nod immediately .
" I'm fine baby ...I'm fine okay " I said and he smiled as I walked pulling our trolley .
Each step I took was feeling ten times heavier due to the fear I had in my heart .
" Where are you going ma'am " the Driver Asked and I gave him my address nervously .
Immediately we got in the Taxi , Red began to whisper to the tune of one of his favorite nursery rhymes .
" Sir where is this place " Red asked the driver and I ruffled his head immediately .
" That's Enough my little lawyer " i said and he whinned immediately .
We got to our stop and I got down from the Taxi and paid the taxi driver.
" Have a nice day ahead ma'am " he said as he drove off .
" Mom ..." Red trailed and I caught him short .
" We are in Italy Red ...can I think properly now ? I asked and he blushed red .
" Good " I said as he looked away.
I looked at the Restaurant nervously and it red " Annabelle's foods and dishes " .
" Wow it's a restaurant mummy I can finally eat to my satisfaction right ? It's a free restaurant right ? Do they sell free foods here ! " He asked as he clapped excitedly .
" No they don't champ ...." I said and his smile vanished immediately .
" Oh " he said and I chuckled softly.
" Don't worry son, mummy's gonna get you something to eat okay " I said and he smiled .
We got into the restaurant and I walked over the counter , the place had really grown bigger than the last time I saw it six years ago .
" What do you wa....." The woman trailed as she looked at me in shock .
" Fvck ...ma'am Aria " She said shocked and I looked embarrassed at her shocked exspression .
" Oh my God ....where have you been ? It's been what ? Six years already " she said still in suprise.
" Where's Anna ? I asked and she swallowed down nothing.
" She's huh ..."
" Madam ..."She trailed and stopped talking immediately I turned and our eyes met .
The dash board on her hands fell down and she picked it up .
" Aria " she said suprised .
" Anna " I said and she looked at me with hurt in her eyes .
" I ...I can explain " I said and she looked at me then back to Red .
" He's ..." She trailed as her mouth opened and closed like a fish .
Anyone who knew Frederico wouldn't need a DNA test to know who his father was ...he was a carbon copy of his father .
" You better have a good explanation Aria " she spat Angrily as she walked in front.
" Mom ..." Red whinned and I ordered something for him to eat .
" Spaghetti and meatballs " he said immediately the waitress came to take our order ..
" Let's talk in my office " she said and I held my son's hand immediately .
I wasn't crazy to just leave him there .
" Serve the dish at my office " she said to her worker ..as I left with her .
Immediately Red saw the dish he began to dig in and Anna stared at him as she wiped the tears that threatened to leave her eyes .
" Go on ...tell me what happened because trust me I'm really loosing my mind right now Aria ! She yelled Angrily .
" I'm ...so .. sorry ...I just had to leave " I said as my voice shook with hurt .
" You had to leave ? What do you mean by you had to leave ...! Do you know what your running away caused all of us !
" I thought I was important to you ? I thought I was your sister ! She screamed and red looked at us confused .
" It's nothing honey " i said and he faced his food .
" Speak because I'm about to loose it , oh my God Aria and you even have a son ? What more are you hiding ! She asked Angrily and I felt hurt .
" You won't understand ...I wanted to tell you ,I badly wanted to tell you , but you wouldn't have let me Leave and Frederico ..." I trailed as I pannicked .
" I don't understand "she said frowning .
" You can't keep everyone in the dark ,it was so insensitive of you to have left him waiting at the Alter like that , Frederico was such a nice guy who loved you with his all ....he sacrificed a lot for you ....Aria ! She said confused and hurt .
My eyes stung as I looked away.
" Frederico is not who you think he is " I said and she scoffed .
" Why ? What are you trying to say Aria ...a man that loved you crazily? He waited for you at the Alter for hours ....that guy couldnt survive that heartbreak you fed him Aria ...he was looking for you everywhere and nearly went insane ! She spat angrily and tears rolled out of my eyes.
" I don't want to talk about it ...." I trailed .
" Don't feed me that rubbish , how can you not want to talk about him when you have his child with you ..."she bursted .
" Shhhh... please" I said and she folded her hands .
" I wonder what you told your son ? Did you tell him his dad was dead ? what's wrong with you Ari ? She asked and I ran my fingers in my hair .
" You don't get it ... you'd never understand .... Frederico is a criminal ....not just a minor criminal Anna ....he. .....he....is part of the mafia " I said and her eyes widened .
" What ? She said shocked .
" Yes ...I don't want to talk about the things that made me leave Italy ...but one thing I want is that Frederico never finds out about my son ..." I said in pannick .
" De LUCA ...I Can't believe this , Frederico is part of the mafia ? Aria you're both not safe here " she said and I rubbed my face .
" I know but I want to stay low key for the main time ... Frederico must never know I'm in the country ..."
" I'm here to help Ari ... always "
" I'm sorry about everything you had to go through ...I'm here now ... we've always been sisters ,I promise to stand by you" she said and I tears rolled outta my eyes as she pulled me into a hug .
He'd never know About Red ,I'd protect him from that monster .
TBC
π€ FREDERICO π€ " Boss " one of our men said immediately he walked into My office and I looked at him without saying a word . " Madam Aria is back in Italy and it's Already been a days now " he said and I looked at him like he'd lost it . " How does that news affect me ...? I asked frowning. " Sir Actually she Came with a child who looks exactly like you ..." He said and I stared at him like he'd lost it Aria wasn't pregnant before our supposed wedding which she ran away from now was she ? I wondered . " How did ...you get this news ? I stuttered . " The young Boss " he answered and I didn't need someone to tell me it was Sergio . He had eyes everywhere and only he would get such a news . Why then did he not inform me about it ? " Fine ...you may leave " I said and immediately he left , I tried to Work but couldn't . I Got up from my Sit and walked out of my office and Drove straight to the De LUCA estate . I really needed to talk to Sergio that instant . " You called " S
π§ ARIA π§ " You left me on the Alter Aria ...what's more evil than that ? He bursted Angrily and my eyes stung with tears . " I slept with someone else okay , Red is my son....." I spat frustratedly " Red ...you named him after me right ? Frederico junior ! He spat and I tried to get down from the bed but he pulled me right back on the bed . " I Hate you " I spat in fear . Red could walk in through those doors any moment and that'll further complicate things .. " Mom" I heard his voice and my eyes widened in pannick . " Momma ...! Are you okay ...? " He asked in pannick and I looked back at Fred who had a smug look on his face . " You need to hide ....you definitely need to ...." I trailed . " Why ? You're scared today would be the end of the web of lies you told our innocent son ...!" He snapped . " Don't you dare call him yours De Luca , he's mine he's my son ..." I cried out . " Your so. ...n ...you definitely Amaze me Aria ...he's my son too after all ...I put him in th
π€ FREDERICO π€ " You went to her House ? Rico ...Wtf is wrong with you didn't we already agree that you wouldn't confront her just yet ? Sergio asked as he ran his fingers in his hair . " I didn't tell you what happened so you would attack me , I only told you because I'm thinking of sueing her " i said and Dimitri stared at me like I've lost it . " You want to sue a woman you still obviously have feelings for ? Now I'm definitely sure you Deluca's need a brain check up " He said and I stared at him like he's lost it . " Sergio you told him ? I asked frowning . " If we want someone to handle massimo when he finds out who best would it be other than Dimitri and Grace ? Grace finding out would have giving you the heart attack of a lifetime so I decided Dimitri was the best option . " Oh really....." I said and looked away . " Do you still love her ? He asked and I glared daggers at him . " I'm not capable loving anyone anymore Sergio and you know it " i said and he let it slide
π§ARIA π§ I paid the Cab driver immediately I got to the Address and as he drove ,a frown appeared on my face . I checked my phone to confirm if it was the address and my blood boiled at the thought that he actually set up a meeting in a night club . Who does that ? What does he take me for ? I wondered frustratedly as I called him . " Pick up Frederico ....! " O mumbled and took a deep breath in and out . " You can do this Aria ...Calm down don't get angry , you're doing this for Red" I muttered under my breath as I stared back at the night club . I walked in and the bouncer looked at me . " Ma'am you can't work into club looking like a Nun " he said reffering to my dress and I bit my lower lip softly . " What's wrong with my dress ? I wondered as I stared at the sleeve hands ..my chest area was covered since it was a long neck dress . It was free and ended just after my knees . I tried my best to look decent , Although my A*s was still bouncing when I walk . I wore simple
π€ FREDERICO π€ " You can't Boss me around Aria ...I want to be a part of my son's life 247 .." I said and watched as she opened and closed her mouth like a fish . " You know what I knew this would happen , just suit yourself " she said and I watched as her A*s swayed with each angry step she took but before she could walk to do the door i pulled her and slammed her back on the wall . " You listen and listen Good ..." I said and I She froze in fear . " Red is moving into the De Luca estate ... and there's nothing you can do about it " I spat angrily and she tried to free herself from my grip . " My son is not moving in with you Frederico , don't you have any shame ...you know how dangerous your life is ...you can't just drag my son into your mess ..." She spat and I felt my blood boil . " The Deluca estate is a safe place Aria ....I can take that boy from you but I'm letting it slide because I want us to come to an agreement ..." I said and she wiped the sweat on her forehead ti
π§ARIA π§ " So How did it go ? Did you you guys kiss and make up ? Anna asked excitedly and I threw my bag on the couch . " Kiss ? " I asked with a chuckle . " That's never happening in your dreams " I said as I slump on the couch . " Seriosely Aria you are so boring ..." She said and walked towards the dinner table . " You haven't had dinner yet ? I asked suprised . " How can I eat without my soul sister ? Now don't tell me you guys had a romantic dinner already " she teased . " Frederico set the meeting at his club ..." I said and her jaws literally dropped. " Haha I always knew he was bad*as " she laughed " It's baseless trying to make you understand , besides he didn't even buy the idea he's hell bent on having this his way ...I'm stressed . " I said and sat next to her on the Dinner table. " How's Red ? I asked. " He's asleep ..., Guy goes to bed early " she said and I rubbed my forehead tiredly . " I need to go job hunting Anna ..." I said and she smiled . " No need
π€ FREDERICO π€ I Walked out of my Room and mom was on the dinner table with my brothers wife . I'd ended up spending the night over at The Deluca estate . " I can't believe you'd be getting married soon " Grace said excitedly and Emelio gasped immediately. " Wait what ? You're getting married ? Why am I just hearing the news ? This is unfair" he said frowning. " I'm not getting married" I said tiredly. " Oh Emmy he is getting married " she grinned. " You're something else Grace" I said and she chuckled . " Wait don't tell me it's the Veronica girl ? He asked and I shook my head . " Actually Aria is back with my heir , Massimo wouldn't even listen to anything I have to say he's given me strict orders to marry her ." I said and Emelio sat down on the chair whilst trying to overcome the shock . " This is insane " he said as I explained everything. " What's more insane is you not having any time for family , your Dad is furious" mom said pointing a finger at him . " I just arr
π€ Frederico π€ She sat down on the chair whilst sniffing back her tears as she cried bitterly . " Fred just let me go please ...." She said as her voice shook with hurt . " Am I really that horrible in your imagination ? Aria it's not like you'd die if you say yes to marrying me ...! I said Angrily . " I can't marry you , the marriage would end up hurting the both of us because I don't love you anymore ,there is no love or trust between the both of us " she said camly . I bent down to her level and she shifted backwards . " Marry me...." I said again and she pushed my face as she stood up . She ran towards the door and tried to open it . " Help me .... somebody please help me , Frederico let me out of here please ....! She screamed whilst hitting the door . I sat down as I watched her cry ...whilst trying to unlock the door . I can't believe she can't even breath in the same Air as me . I pretended not to notice any of her madness as I scrolled through my phone . Kissing h