Alessio's pov- My heart raced as I thought of multiple reasons why Gabriella had skipped school for weeks now. Did they get to her?

So many thoughts were running in my head but I didn't even have an answer to one

She said she'd be coming to school soon but how soon is soon?. I had come to school everyday in hopes to see her and talk to her

I wonder if she even told her brothers about what I told her? Why the fuck would people so bad want to kill such an innocent girl?

Is it because she's the italian/American mafia princess?. Do they want to use her as leverage or is there something more? Something deeper than just her ties with the American mafia

Nothing is making sense to me. Raphael made sure mama is safe but what about the person who called me

I have done everything I possibly could to find that prick but it's like the person disappeared into thin air

The fact that this person knew who I am is even more unsettling. I have to lay low but I can't sit on my hands and let her get hurt

Maybe I should contact them. They would do anything to protect their sister, if I give them this information anonymously then they would be able to protect her better than I would

But what if they already know and are already doing what they can? What then?. Fuck this is hard

Suddenly a name popped in my head, yes he is the perfect person. He'll definitely know who made that call

I got dressed and wore my mask, then I made my way to the only person I know who would be able to help me

When I arrived at the house, I noticed he didn't have any guards. With his occupation, not having guards is the stupidest thing he could ever do

I waltzed into the house and saw him having fun with a blondie. I nearly threw up in my mouth when I saw what they were doing

"What the fuck!" He exclaimed and pulled out of her when he noticed me

He shoved his dick back into his pants and the girl scurried away with a red face

"We need to talk" I said gruffly

"You couldn't have fuckin called before coming to my fuckin house?!. What the fuck do you want Shadow!" He yelled, clearly angry that I interrupted his session

"Watch your mouth Marco. I wouldn't have come if it weren't important"

"Then fuckin spit it out and leave. I haven't had a good sex in a long time now and you chased her away!" He complained angrily

I clenched my jaw trying to stop myself from getting angry at him

"I received a call some days ago. They wanted to hire me to kill the Italian mafia princess, I need you to find out who the person is" I said and he sighed with a deep frown

"How in the world am I supposed to do that?" He asked in frustration

"I know you can. You're the only one who can bypass all the securities on a burner phone" I stated

"I don't do that anymore. It takes alot of time and I don't have that"

"Listen to me while I'm being nice Marco, you WILL do this or I'm afraid l have to do something I don't wish to" I said with darkened eyes

"What will you do? You're a no good prick who thinks he can get whatever he wants by threatening others. You're no better than whoever is after that bitch" he spat out and I punched him in the gut

"Marco, don't make me hurt you. You're useful but that doesn't mean I will think twice before ripping your head off your body. Remember who you're talking to" I whispered in his ear, tapping his cheek lightly and he shivered

"Alright fine. Get away from me you crazy psychopath" he said and I moved away from him

He has always had a bitter tongue

"Get it done and provide me with the information. I'll be waiting" I said and made my way to the door

"This could take up to a week to achieve. It's not an easy task" he said and I stopped

"Make it work. I don't care how you do it but I want the information in just five days, nothing more" I said and walked out, ignoring his curses

I hate having to threaten people to help me but they never understand when you're being nice, they run their stupid mouths instead

Gabriella's pov- When the morning reached, I took a shower and went to wake up Massimo so I could take him to Enzo

"Wake up you lazy ass!" I yelled in his ear after several failed attempts of trying to get him up

"Leave me alone" he slurred and went back to sleep

Is this boy serious? How does Enzo manage him?

"I am not doing this with you. Get up!" I yelled again and pounded my fists on his back

He caught my hand and pulled me down unto the bed as well. He lazily opened his eyes and glared at me

"Why are you interrupting my sleep?" He asked in his morning voice

"First of all let go of my hand. Secondly we have to get you to Enzo, you know how he can be" I said and he narrowed his eyes at me before letting me go

"Give me five more minutes" he said and closed his eyes again

"Massimo!" I yelled in frustration

"I could find several ways to make you shut up Gabriella, be careful" he said with closed eyes

Lord grant me patience

"Please get up, I told Enzo I'd get you back as soon as possible" I said tiredly

"He can wait. I was gone for several days, he waited before so what's a few more hours?" He asked, still refusing to open his eyes

"Why do you have to be so difficult?"

"Why do you have to be so stubborn? Five more minutes won't harm anyone, I'm tired" he muttered and I sighed

I'm clearly not gonna win this argument

"Fine, five more minutes. I swear if I get back up here and you're not up I will-"

"You will what?" He abruptly got up and leaned towards me

"Pour a bucket of cold water on you" I finished and he smirked

"Whatever. Get out, I wanna take a shower" he said making a shooing gesture

"If you were gonna get up anyways why did you have to annoy me?" I asked in disbelief

"First of all, it was fun seeing you get irritated, second of all, I just felt like it. Now do me a favor and leave except you wanna stay and see me naked" he said with a playful smirk and I gagged

"You're disgusting" I said and made my way to the door

"Love you too" he said with a chuckle and I rolled my eyes and went downstairs. There I saw Antonio, Ales, and Emilio

"Morning!" I sang and they all turned to look at me

"Morning bambina. You seem to be in a good mood, anything special happening today?" Tony asked and I shook my head

"Can't always be moody now can I? I'm not Xander" I said and they chuckled

"The fuck did you just say about me?" Xander growled like always as he walked downstairs with his twin. See what I'm saying?

"That you're the best big brother a girl could ask for" I said and a light shade of pink appeared on his cheeks

"You're blushing, cute" I cooed at him and he glared at me

And he's back

"Shut up" he mumbled

"Okay that's enough, breakfast is ready" Emilio intervened

I looked at the time and realized that it's been twenty minutes since I went to call Massimo. I sighed heavily and went back upstairs

I knocked on the door but I didn't receive any response. I knocked again but nothing, I opened the door but didn't see him anywhere

"Massimo" I called out but he didn't answer

Fear began to creep into my heart, where is he? Did he leave on his own? That doesn't make any sense

"Massimo!" I called out again and the bathroom door opened

There stood the idiot, standing with just a towel around his waist. I kept my eyes on his face and glared at him

"I didn't know you like my name so much" he said

"Shut up. Why didn't you answer if you heard me calling you? I was worried that you went missing" I snapped at him

"Sorry, now I need some clothes coz I got nothing to wear" he said and I nodded

I went into Stephano's room and saw him playing a video game. When he saw me he nodded in acknowledgement

"I need to borrow your clothes. Massimo needs it" I said and he frowned

"Who?" He asked

I forgot they don't know about him being here, they were all asleep when I talked to Antonio and Ales

"My friend's brother, I brought him here last night" I said

"A boy?" He asked in irritated

"Did you not hear me say brother?" I asked

"Why do I have to give him my clothes, ask someone else" he said and turned back to his game

"I don't have the time for this, he's about your size so just please give me some of your clothes for him" I said and he sighed

He got up and went through his closet, he pushed some clothes into my hands and I smiled at him

"Thank you!" I said and gave him a kiss on the cheek causing him to smile

I went back into the guestroom Massimo was in and handed him the clothes

"Thanks" he said and I went back downstairs and started eating my breakfast

"Who the hell is that?" Xander asked and looked up and saw Massimo already downstairs

"He's my friend's brother" I said

"And what is your friend's brother doing in our house?" He asked with a sneer

Must he be so rude?

"Don't be rude Xander, I knew and gave her permission. Besides he's leaving after having breakfast" Tony said

I looked at Massimo and saw him just staring blankly at Xander. I better get him out of here before they start fighting

"Come eat and we'll leave" I said hurriedly and he took the empty sit in front next to me

I waited for him to finish eating before pulling him with me to the garage

"Your brothers are really nice" he said with a sarcastic smile

"Sorry, they're not very welcoming" I explained and he waved it off

"Let's go meet my brother" he said with a happy glint in his eyes

I got on my bike and saw him just standing there looking at me

"What?" I asked in confusion

"I wanna ride it" he said

"Do you know where the base is from here?" I asked with an eye roll

"No" he muttered and hesitantly got on the bike

I drove straight to the base and when we got there, I saw Enzo standing eagerly

"Oh thank God, Els you're okay. Where is he?" He asked immediately he spotted me

"Here I am brother" Massimo said with a small smile, his eyes slightly teary

Enzo froze when he saw him, a tear slipped out of his eyes and he hugged his brother tightly

"You're okay right? Did he hurt you badly?" Enzo asked and scanned Massimo's face. When his eyes landed on the bruise on his face, his eyes darkened

"I'm so sorry I couldn't keep you safe" he apologized

"Don't say that. I'm okay, that prick couldn't do alot of damage" Massimo assured him

Enzo turned to me and his eyes burned with anger again

"I give you full permission, I want that bastard to die a painful death" he said through gritted teeth

"I'll contact Federico soon and let him know where to find him" I said firmly and he smiled at me. He walked towards me and gave me a tight hug

"Thank you so much Els. You've proved to me time and time again that you deserve to be called my sister, no one has ever gone out of their way to help me the way you did

You risked your life to save my brother. I will never ever forget everything you've done for me. I love you so much and you'll always be my baby sister" he said and kissed my forehead

"I love you too Enzo" I said and hugged him back

"What about me?" Massimo asked

"Oh shut up" I grumbled

"You know you love me" he said confidently

"I never knew you were delusional" I retorted and he gaped at me

"Do you hear how she speaks to me?" He asked Enzo hoping for back up

"Stop acting like a child Massimo" Enzo said and hugged me tighter. Massimo's jaw dropped causing both of us to laugh at him

I'm really glad I could be of help to Enzo, he looks so happy. I want all of them to remain this happy and I will do anything to ensure that

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