The mafia rules.... Mafia rules... I tsked under my breath Eva mentioned the book not quite long ago I also remember Niko saying it contained the rules and regulations, roles, responsibilities and obligations of everyone single member of the family. For now, I think it's time I get acquainted with it.         After that night three days ago when Niko allowed me to call the shots in our bed. I've being floating on cloud nine. Whenever Niko is around I'd feel him Looking at me. His gaze reminds me of a nature documentary I once watched about a lion stalking a gazelle. I felt stalked. But not cornered.

      It's being a week since our supposed date.  Niko has only slept in our bed two times since then. How do I know this?  I've being keeping count. Even went as far as to examine his bedside to see it if looked like someone slept on it, it didn’t, no lingering warmth, or crease on the sheets. After he left me that evening, he didn't come home that night. I was calm when I woke up that morning.           Sleeping had made me see things with clearer eyes.  Back then in Niko's study the men looked like they were planning to go on a mission or something.  It could have had to do with life and death so he probably needed to go.  I understood that. It's not like he blew me off to go have a drink with the guys.          So like every other morning that day, I showered after my morning swim and had breakfast. Maria informed me on the recent activities in the family though

    I step out to see a pretty silver sports car sitting in the driveway with Tommy now wearing a black leather jacket over his T-shirt and a pair of sunglasses perched on his nose standing beside it and looking at the watch on his wrist. "Saved by five seconds, I was really hoping you'd miss me" he doesn’t even hide his disappointment. "Sorry" I said smiling like crazy. "Who is guarding you today?" "Either Miguel or Danilo but I haven't seen either of them today" I tell him when I come to stand in front of him. "You're not allowed to leave the house without them" how did he know that? "But I have you.  And you're a made man aren't you? You can guard me today" "Why do I feel like this is a bad idea?" "I already informed Niko. It's cool as long as we don't do anything dangerous" more like I left him a note but I don't think I should be telling Tommy that. Tommy e

  "What the hell do you think you're doing" he growled.  And I just know what he's referring to.  "I don't know.  You're the one holding me down against my will"  "You are my wife.  You're will is MY will. So, do you want to explain your behavior this last week while I'm still a

"Where are we going?" I ask laughing a little following behind him. "Somewhere a little quiet" is his reply. Behind the door is a cozy little sitting area. White fluffy couches and pretty pink and blue pillows. There are a few lite candles scattered around the room and a single red rose laying on the table. I look at his face then back at the scene in front of me, holding back a gasp smiling widely, "This is very pretty" Did Niko plan this? Its relaxing, private with a hint of romance. It’s so simple and perfect. I bring out my phone and quickly turn on the camera. And click several times, taking pictures of the setting and the single rose on the table. Then switch to the video recorder, making a short video. While blinking back tears. Okay so I wanted to be wooed, consider me wooed. I join Niko on the couch where he was already sitting and waiting for me while I had my moment. His arm comes around me and I lean into him.