( Tori in her outfit above ) { Tori's POV }

I decide today I'm going to go the lazy route. After the party last night I went upstairs where I struggled but managed to get myself out of the dress. I could've called for help like normal girls and women do but I'm far too stubborn to be normal. I had a pretty good nights rest.

Now I'm downstairs in the kitchen with Greta.

"Tori dear, everyone is having breakfast in the dinning hall this morning. We have a special guest here that's in the office with Mr. Luca." Greta informs me

"Who's the guest?" I ask

"Someone from the American Mafia." Greta says

"Oh. How mad do you think everyone is going to be if I show up to breakfast like this while guests are here?" I ask curiously

"I'm not sure..but I think you should find out." Greta replies sending me a smile and wink

"Greta, who knew you had such a rebel side.." I reply with a teasing smile of my own

"I think you must just bring it out in me." Greta says

"In that case we have to spend more time together...but for now I guess I better get to breakfast." I reply

"I'll walk you in. I want to see their faces." Greta says excited like a child

I walk to the dinning room following behind Greta. As soon as she opens the doors I notice everyone already seated, including Luca and our guest. I squint my eyes slightly to see what the guest looks like and I immediately freeze. Greta walks out of the way so everyone can see me then she announces "I found Miss Tori."

Everyone looks up and looks directly at me. When I see the stranger turn around. I realize that my suspicion was right ; he isn't a stranger at all.

"Tori..." He says under his breath as if he can't believe I'm standing in front of him in Italy.

I mean it is insane that I'd be here, much less in the same place as him...but what's more shocking to me is the reason why he's here. He's in the American Mafia, Holy shit.

"Alex.." I reply in a form of acknowledgment but yet not showing much emotion in my facial features nor my tone.

The guy I know as Alex from New York, stands up and walks towards me. I see all of the other men at the table stand up as well..

As Alex reaches me the others in the room tense, and seem on edge. Probably for my safety. Although they don't realize it's not my safety they should be worried about at the moment.

I notice Alex physically braces himself, so I go ahead and slap him right across the face, making his head whip to the side.

I see everyone tense even more, they looked shocked but overall ready to intervene.

Alex just rubs his jaw, not even seeming the least bit mad that I just full on disrespected him in front of everyone. He simply just straightens himself up, and then I see a huge smile appear on his face.

"Good to know you haven't gone soft Tor." Alex says with a teasing yet charming smile

I can tell everyone is confused and still very much on edge but that's not really my concern right now.

"You know I'd never go soft. I don't know why you'd ever doubt me like that." I reply teasingly

Alex gives me another charming smile. I jump on him wrapping my legs around him, and give him a hug. He catches me perfectly much like he always has.

"I was waiting for that.." Alex says into my ear

I lightly laugh

"I've missed you.." Alex tells me quietly

"I've missed you too.." I whisper back

Then I unwrap my legs and get down. Alex then gets a good look at me then he smirks while still eyeing me up and down.

"It's good to know you didn't dress up for me." Alex says teasing

"I would never dress up for you.." I say in complete honesty

Alex leans closer to me and quietly says "But you'd dress down for me.." quietly so only I can hear that he's clearly implying me getting naked for him. Although Greta also clearly heard as well because she coughs and goes into a slight choking fit. I look back at her and she's blushing. I just look back at Alex and reply.

"I think it was the other way around." I reply with a wink

I then walk around Alex and I make sure to pat his shoulder as I pass him. I go and sit down in my chair between Marco and Diego..that Marco pulled out for me. Everyone else followed my lead and sat back down. Well everyone but Valente...

"How the hell do you know the American mafia boss?!" Valente questions clearly upset

"You didn't tell them about me..I'm offended." Alex says to me

"I didn't know you were the mafia boss..or I obviously would have." I shoot back at him

"I definitely deserved that slap.." Alex says

"Oh I know. I just wish I would've known the truth before you had gotten here, I would've shot you on your way through the entrance." I say while faking an innocent tone

"Still as spiteful as ever, I see.. Good to know not only have you not gone soft, but you haven't changed at all." Alex replies

"Oh I wouldn't dream of it." I say with a wink

"I'm going to ask you again, how do you two know each other?" Valente questions

"We dated." I answer simply

"How did you meet?" Valente questions

"With all due respect that isn't any of your business." Alex says

"It is when she's my daughter." Valente says

Alex looks at me for confirmation.

"Yes, he's telling the truth. Long story short but now I live in Italy, and I'm sworn into the Italian mafia. Although that still doesn't make how we met any of anyone's business..but you should know that they called you here because the Russian's have started a war again." I say

Alex's face changes to anger then back to normal and he says "Ok then. I'll have to leave half of my men in America to deal with business, but I can get some men over here in the next few days to help in anyway that they are needed." Alex says

"Why are you willing to help now? Earlier we couldn't get you to agree to a single term. What's changed?" Marco questions

"Tori." Alex answers simply

Everyone eventually starts back eating their breakfast. Including Luca who seems to be in a silent but deadly mood. Not the gas children and young teens joke about either. No he seems murderous. Only I can't pin point why.

You'd think he'd be happy.

I just basically won the American Mafia over for him.

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After breakfast I go upstairs and I'm about to get dressed in my regular clothes Greta comes rushing in my room.

"What's going on?" I ask concerned that something might be wrong

"Mr. Luca wants you in the gym now. They are about to train with Alex. If I were you I'd hurry." Greta rushes out

"Why?" I question

"Mr. Luca isn't in a good mood." Greta says

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After Greta gave me the lovely message/order from Luca. I changed out of my pajamas and into work out clothes.

Now I'm about to walk into the gym.

This is going to be fun... (Cue the sarcasm)