Chapter 6

Chapter 6: Breaking In.

I woke up the next morning to an empty bed. I wasn't expecting Adriano to leave so early, not after last night. I got off bed and changed into my bathing robe, tied my hair into a messy bun and went into the bathroom to brush.

"Serena." I heard Adriano's voice from the room. He hadn't left like I thought he did.

I went out with the brush in my mouth and saw him holding a tray of food. I saw a plate with pancakes, blue berry and a bottle of maple syrup. My favorite breakfast. He was really trying to give his all, but I didn't get married to him to get all lovey dovey.

I mumbled some words, telling him I wanted to quickly brush my teeth, but they only came out as gibberish. I guess he got the message though as he gestured for me to go. I finished and came back. He was already sitting on the bed, and the tray was on a small round wooden table. He was shirtless but had an apron on. At least he wore pants. Adriano was at least taller than six feet. I was small and fragile as a girl, but I grew up to be as tall as my late mother, with a height of 5'7. I'm not joking when I say I caught big fish. My husband is every girl's dream.

Women would pay, beg and do anything to make Adriano look at them or sleep with them. He had the power and he knew he did. He's a ruthless man and doesn't bother to hide it. That was why his Mafia was so strong. He had many loyal men who pledged their lives to him, and that made it impossible to ruin his Cosa Nostra from the outside. You had to be a part of it. You have to know the source in other to destroy it. Adriano was my fish, my fish that I was going to sauce, roast and devour. I glanced at him again from behind, and my thoughts drifted back to the previous night and I felt so embarrassed, almost cringe, I never knew the day would come where I'd have to do that. Whenever I saw his monstrous side, I wondered why he only acts subtle with me.

"I'm all done." I flashed him a smile.

"Good morning." He walked up to me and gave me a kiss. He slowly began to trail down my neck. I pushed him away.

"I haven't had my bath this morning." I told him. "Good morning to you too." I gave him a quick kiss.

He embraced me from behind. "I don't mind."

"Well, I do. You know how particular I am about hygiene." I pulled out of his embrace. "They smell great." I pointed towards the pancakes.

"Thanks." He said, looking proud.

"Don't feel too fly. I'm sure you had some help." I chuckled.

"I did."

"I knew it." I laughed, knowing I was right.

"Hey, I put in a lot of effort, and I was giving the orders for the food so I technically made it."

"I know." I put my arms around his neck before continuing. "And I love that you did this for me."

"I told you, I would do anything for you. Absolutely anything." His voice got husky. He kissed me, more like attacked my lips.

"Would you give me your Cosa Nostra?" I broke away from the kiss.

His eyes darkened and his expression changed. I gulped and immediately changed the subject. I saw why people were afraid of him. His gaze was more than enough to make you pee your pants. It came off as murderous. The Di Salvos really treasured their mafia more than anything.

"Let's eat, the pancakes are getting cold." I giggled awkwardly and went for the tray.

He pulled me back. "You already have it. You're already a part of it."

"I know." I didn't want to continue the subject.

"No, you don't."

I clenched my jaw. I really didn't want to continue the topic.

"I have to be at the warehouse in Sicily by 11:30 this morning. I have a surprise for you." He sat me down on the bed and took the tray. "Let's dig in."

"It's delicious." I wanted to lighten up the mood.

"I know." He kissed my forehead. "I have to get ready now. I promise we'll spend more time together when I'm back." 

"I know, take your time. " And I meant what I said, he could take as much time as he wants in the warehouse. I had other plans.

I finished the food, and one of the helpers took the tray away. 

I was helping Adriano with his tie when someone knocked on our door. There were only two people who could knock on his door part from me. Lia, his nanny, and Pietro, Adriano's most trusted Capo. Ever since Dante passed away, Pietro had been there for him to help him out with everything. He was much older than Pietro and knew about the mafia, but of course Adriano was the heir, only he could take charge. Pietro wasn't just an experienced criminal, he was a pervert and a piece of shit, and he never trusted or liked me from the start. 

"Don, everyone's set to leave," He said from the other end.

"Pietro, could you not disturb me this morning? I just got married." Adriano gazed at me.

"We have to be at the warehouse now! We can't postpone anything."

"You can't order your Don around!" Adriano roared and I flinched.

"Your father wouldn't be proud." With that, Pietro left. Pietro was like that, he worked with Dante before his death and was part of the men who trained Adriano. His undying loyalty to his father made him the most trustworthy to remain the second in command, and the only one who could address Adriano as he pleases.

I made his tie. "All done." I sighed.

"He's being tough on you for a good reason." 

"He annoys me. That old fart." We laughed. At least Pietro annoys both of us.

"He cares for you."

"I know."The only difference between my husband and I was that Pietro loved Adriano like his own.

He put his watch and chain on, and grabbed a document from a safe in his personal closet. The closet and safe required codes only he could access. Our clothes and stuff were kept in a much bigger, wider closet.

"What's that file for?" I inquired.

"It's confidential."

"Too confidential, I can't know about it?"

"My men are waiting Bella, I can't waste time anymore." He pecked my lips and left.

I got ready and changed into jeans and a black shirt. I wore my flip-flops and decided to go search his office. The house was quiet and I met only a few helpers going up and down the stairs, cleaning and working. 

"Do you need anything ma'am?" One of the helpers asked, looking down.

"Look up, you don't need to look down. I don't need anything." I smiled at her, lifting her chin up. "What's your name?" 

"Evonne." She wore a maid's uniform. She was red-haired and had green eyes. She was a beauty, I almost got jealous.

"You don't have to act scared of me, I'm not Adriano."

She smiled nervously.

"Do you know where Adriano's office is? The house is too wide and I wasn't given a proper tour before we got married."

"Oh ma'am, Adriano never lets anyone there, even mamma Lia can't go in there when he's absent."

"I'm your Don's wife. Do you think he would restrict me?" I hardened my gaze.

She stuttered, and I cut her off. "Take me there."

She led me to the second floor of the house, and his office had the finest door out of all the rooms.

"You can leave now."I directed her. "Go."

The door was locked and I took a hairpin to pick the lock, a skill Armani taught me.

"Serena?" I heard Lia's voice.

"Mamma Lia." I hid my hairpin.

"Why are you trying to break into your husband's office?"