The Mafia & The Billionaire

Serene

Lorenzo and his family left the mansion, but I asked one of my men to follow them wherever they went. I’m sure there’s something more that I will be able to find out about them. Knowing how greedy they are, they have a plan B. And I will not give them a chance to execute that either. I will not stop until I see them in the trash where they belong.

“Honey,” I was startled by Alex’s voice. I didn’t hear him enter our bedroom. Is this how complacent I am whenever I’m with him? “What have you been thinking? I thought Patt settled everything?”

“Huh? Yeah, he already did. The greedy family is now leaving my Mom’s mansion.” I replied and got up. I am not in the mood to be lovey-dovey with him, which I’m sure will happen once he joins me on the bed.

“Where are you going?”

“I’ve got to pee,” I replied, even though I was not. I just needed to get away from him, and going to the bathroom was the only reason that came to mind.

“Are you sure?”

“Of course!”

“Or you’re just trying to avoid me?”

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“I didn’t do anything either.”

“It only means that I am not avoiding you.”

“Really?” he asked, and I nodded before entering the bathroom. I sighed heavily after I rested my back on the closed door.

“Honey, how long are you going to take a pee?” Alex asked as he knocked on the door, and I could sense that he was mocking me, judging by the sound of his voice. I rolled my eyes before I opened the door, only to find him waiting outside. He was raising a brow at me, and I could see he was teasing me.

“What?” I asked, but he didn’t say anything and pulled me closer to him instead before kissing me. We stayed like that for minutes until we let go of each other’s lips to catch some air.

“Princess is looking for you,” he said, smacking my lips before letting me go and turning his back to me on his way to the walk-in closet. How could he? I left our bedroom and went to the kitchen, where my friend was.

“Boss,” she greeted. She was also on her way to the living room, and we met there.

“What is it?” I asked and sat on the couch before the center table, where she had put some snacks. This is what I like about her: she knew that I love to eat and also knew what I love to eat.

“I want to talk to you about grandma and grandpa’s condition.” My forehead creased because she said my grandparents were doing fine the last time we talked.

“I don’t understand; I thought they were okay before you left them?” I asked, confused.

“Yes, but you know they are old and have to get all the attention they need.”

“But they are very hard-headed; they wouldn’t even tell me if something was wrong.”

“You know them well. We’re just lucky that my replacement is very hard-headed as well.”

“Who is she, by the way? You never mentioned her name.”

“It’s Sofia,” she replied, and my eyes widened. “I thought she wouldn’t agree and to the last minute, she went to see me and talk about the job.”

“Was she the previous head nurse of Portico General Hospital?” I asked, and she nodded. Well, she’s really stubborn, and I wonder how they are doing in the mansion now.

Nurse Sofia is one of the respected nurses in Portico. She had been in different kinds of situations. She even almost lost her life many times over because of the communists who had been trying to take over the region but failed miserably. My family was always there for the people and the government, and we have some men looking after the peace and order of the entire region.

“Should I visit them? I’ve been here for a long time. Do you think they’re already missing me?”

“Probably. You know how they are. Even on a mission, they always look worried unless you return safe and sound.”

“Should we go back? Well, I was supposed to visit them before you came here.”

“I’ll inform them.”

“Yeah, because surprises don’t work on them.” I agreed, and we both smiled. Princess is the one who always took care of me after every mission. She sees to it that all my wounds will be hidden before I report back to my grandparents. She’s a nurse who knows a lot about medicine and can perform surgeries independently. Well, surgeries related to stab wounds and gunshots. Still, she can do surgeries, right?

“When are we going?” I looked at where the voice came from and found Alex walking closer to us. Has he been listening to us from the beginning?

“Where are you going?” I asked,

“To your grandparents.”

“I am going; what makes you think you are too?”

“Because I am your husband, you must introduce me to them. Don’t they want to meet their grandson?” My eyes rolled at him after he said that. How could he say something like that, feeling close? “Why? Are you not planning on bringing me with you?” He asked again.

“You have your company to look at.”

“I have people working for me,” he replied immediately. “Come on, honey. I want to meet your grandparents, too.”

“Why?”

“I want to thank them for raising you as a beautiful, strong, and independent woman as you are.”

“Don’t fool me, Alex.”

“I am not. Don’t you know that those are the qualities that pulled me closer to you?”

“I think I have to leave you two alone. I can’t stand the kind of conversation you are having. It’s making me sick, and I would want to vomit.” Princess said and got up from her seat.

“Hey, Princess,” Alex said, stopping my friend from going back to the kitchen.

“You should get a life and find someone who will also take care of you. Don’t just protect Serene; I am here to do that for her. Although I appreciate your loyalty and friendship, I also want her friends to be happy with the people they love.” he said, “When I say people they love, I mean not just my wife. That includes your family.”

“Boss and her grandparents are my family,” Princess replied with a stoic face. I wanted to know where their conversation was going. It was the first time someone had talked to her like that, and I wanted to know what she thought.

“That’s great. But I think they are not preventing you from having someone special.” Alex insisted.

“They are special to me,” Princess replied, and I wanted to laugh at her seriousness. However, I knew that she usually talks like that.

“Oh, come on! I mean, you find yourself a boyfriend.” Alex finally said it.

“Do I look like I don’t have a boyfriend?” Princess asked, which shocked both me and Alex.

“You do?” I asked curiously while I saw Alex waiting for her answer as well.

“No. That’s why I’m asking if it was obvious,” she replied, and I couldn’t help but laugh. “Why are you laughing? Sir Alex is also your first boyfriend. You just got lucky that you didn’t intimidate him.” she added.

“And what’s that supposed to be?” I asked, raising a brow, but my husband and Princess were now laughing together, and I felt like they were laughing at me, so I glared at them. It was a happy moment; I saw my friend laugh genuinely, and that is thanks to my husband. Maybe I made the right decisions after all.