CAUTION CAUTION⚠️⚠️ PETTINESS IS AHEAD😂 I feel like I have to announce this before the chapter begins because I know yall. And honestly this might be my favorite chapter. Anyway enjoy and Comment. I love it when yall comment and have respectable debates. It's cute.

And srry for the delay let me tell yall this, I wrote three different versions of this chapter. I really try my best so enjoy .

" even though we bought the formula,you can still be in and out with the breast milk" Madison explains staring at Maria

Maria nods and smiles at Madison being a mother. No matter how much Victor told her they'll be okay,Madison still made it her duty to explain that it's okay to call them to come.

"Maria don't hesitate to call. If he-

"Ivy let's go because you're doing too much." He mumbles

"I'm not ,I'm just explaining to Maria that it's okay to call. He isn't her child so she is allowed to call an-

"He's her grandson,She knows Ivy"

Vito kisses Cairo's cheek and starts to talk to him.

"Son give grandma all the hell you got"

Her teeth begin to chatter and her palms begin to get sweaty.

"Ivy calm down. He's only three hours away." Vito explains

She lets out a breath completely staring at him.

"Toot I'm going to miss you "

She kisses his cheek and sniffs his neck to get a whiff of his baby smell.

Vito slaps her bottom making her turn around in embarrassment.

"Victor" she says hastily

"That's my mama she knows wassup,Cairo didn't come from thin air."

Madison rolls her eyes and looks down to see Layla.

"Lay I'm going to miss you a whole lot." She whines

A tear slipped past her eyes as she bends down so she could hug her. She picks her up and begins kissing her all over.

"I love you so much"

"Ivy come on,we're going to be late,we have to check in " Vito says pulling on his beard

Madison places her down and gives her one last kiss.

"Bye babies"

"Wow Madison you really are emotional." Maria says chuckling

"Mama it was worse when she was pregnant."

She takes one last look at the kids and starts out the door.

"Ma you know you can take whatever. See you in three days"

He pulls his jacket on and makes his way out to the waiting car.

"Are you ready for Miami?"

She nods continuing to wait for him to open the door.

"Baby open the door."

She turns around to see him staring at her.

"What's the matter?"

"I haven't gotten a kiss since I got back." He replies

"Victor are you serious?"

"I need those lips, woman."

Madison leans in and pecks his lips,his cheek bone raises whilst his lips begin to form a smile.

"Thanks beautiful"

The nickname made her blush. Immediately she wished she didn't have to deal with blood.

"Papa I love you"

"Mhmm"

His hand yanks the door open and she slides in the back of the car.

"Sir do you have your firearm or would you like me to provide you with one?" The driver asks turning around

"I have one on me,thanks"

Vito slides in the car,closing the door behind him. He looks at Madison to see her staring back at him.

"What?"

"How many guns do you have?" She asks lowly

He grabs her hand and kisses it.

"Don't worry about it."

"you know I hate those"

"Says the one who said she'd hold one for me." He mumbles

Madison frowns and answers his remark.

"Well I lied."

She scoots away from him and places her head on the window. Vito sighs,pulling his headphones out so he could listen to some music. Madison is upset because she really despises guns,especially in his hands or even knowing that he is carrying one. She felt safe with him but the gun made her feel skittish. Hearing about it made her want to change her mind to stay.

Victor plays his music and stares at Madison who was trying her best to keep her thigh from touching his. He kisses his teeth and ignores her childish antics. He wasn't one to leave his gun,everywhere he goes a gun follows with. He wasn't changing it just because she feels uncomfortable.

The whole drive to the airport the couple haven't said one thing to one another. When it was time to leave the car Vito opened the door and waited for her to scoot out.

"Have a great flight sir,mam."

"Thank you"

"Thanks." Madison answers swinging her purse over her shoulder

He allows her to walk first up the stairs,leading to the entrance.

"Good afternoon Max." Vito says smiling

"Good afternoon family."

"Hi" Madison answers sweetly

She smiles and continues to walk on the jet. They both find their designated spot,to sit apart from one another.

"I don't know why you sitting over there,your not the one upset" she mumbles to herself rolling her eyes

The cramps in her lower abdomen are being an ass to her,she really wanted to be menstrual free.

"Asshole." She mumbles again taking a seat ,she places her bag beside her and slips her phone out of her bag.

Vito on the other hand thought about it long and hard and decided he would make her sit her attitude out. He chuckles to himself watching her talk to herself.

"Ole mad ass"

He shoots his finger up and waits till a flight attendant appears.

"Sir"

"May I have a glass of Absolut?" He asks looking up at the woman

"Coming right up."

He sits there patiently waiting on his drink while he watches Madison struggle to keep her earbuds in her ears.

"Here you are sir."

He grabs the glass from her hand and thanks her. He sits in silence between watching Madison and sipping on his glass. Waiting to see how long it would take her to speak to him.

"Okayyy Family we are on our way to Miami,enjoy the flight." Max says into the speaker

She buckles her seatbelt and places her phone on airplane mode. She closes her eyes and relaxes,completely ignoring Victor staring at her.

For two hours he allowed the foolishness to continue,that was until he realized they're an hour from Miami which meant if they weren't talking by then there is no point in staying in Miami. He unbuckles his seatbelt and makes his way over to her.

"Wake ya mad ass up."

He shakes her arm,watching her eyelids shoot open.

"Did we land?" She questions,yawning

"No, we didn't,we have an hour until we land."

"So why did you wake me up?"

"Because you sitting here mad at me for what?"

"If we land in Miami and you ain't speaking to me then their is no point in us staying" he says making sure to keep eye contact so she could understand how serious he is

"I'm going back to sleep." She says closing her eyes

"Ivy open your damn eyes before you make me mad."

She lets out a sigh and opens her lids back up.

"Listen to me and listen to me carefully. I'm not going to stop carrying my gun just because you want me to. I'm sorry it makes you feel uncomfortable but I use this to protect myself and most of all my family. So you have five minutes to fix your attitude or we're going back home."

"Victor but- "

"Do I make myself clear?" He interrupts

"You don't have to talk to me like I'm a little kid."

He scrunches his face up and begins to speak.

"I wouldn't have to if you would stop acting like one." He says leaning in front of her

"I didn't do anything."

"So sitting over here while i'm over there ain't childish?" "Or you trying to keep your body from touching mines in the car aint childish,Ivy I'm not no little ass boy so let me know what you wanna do."

Madison looks away,trying to answer him

"Okay-"

"Look me in the eyes when you're speaking to me."

Madison chews on the bottom of her lip and inhales a breath before letting out all her emotions with the exhale,just like the way Dr.Diaz taught her.

"Okay ,I'm sorry" she mumbles

Vito glares at her prior to walking away.

"I just said I'm sorry" she whines

"And I heard you."

He leaves her in the front of the jet and starts to the back to lay down in his bed. He strips his clothes off leaving his boxers on.

Madison shakes her head and feels a teardrop itching to leave her eyes.

"I'm not even wrong,am I?" "I have a right to being upset"

She rubs her eyes and decides to go in the back to check on him. She opens the door to see him lying on his stomach with his one arm stretching over on the side she should be on.

"I- Victor I apologized."

He inhales a breath and exhales out also.

"I heard you already Ivy."

"So what,you don't like me anymore?" She asks getting emotional

Her voice begins to crack and Vito sits still in his bed,not getting up.

"Ivy, if you're going to lay down,then lay down."

"No I don't want to lay down with you." She mumbles

"So whatchu in here for?" He asks with a bit of attitude

"Why are you being so mean?"

Sobs begin leaving her quivering lip,making her an emotional wreck.

"Don't feel too good,does it?"

Vito continues to lay down,listening to her cry and sniffle. He wanted her to beg but knowing Madison she wasn't doing it. She leaves the room and goes back to the front of the jet. So she could curl up by herself and sit the cramps out.

The jet lands and Madison is awakened by Max over the loudspeaker.

"Helloooo family we just landed here in Miami Florida, The time is now four thirty and the temperature is warm and sunny,around eighty seven degrees."

Vito walks out of the room fully clothed with their suitcases following behind him. He pulls the suitcases to the door and waits for Max or whoever to open the door up.

"Mam would you like a drink before you leave?" The flight attendant asks smiling

"No thank you"

Madison grabs her purse,slinging it across her shoulder.

"Sir would you like a drink?"

"No thanks"

Max comes out from the cockpit and makes his way towards the door to unlock it.

"I hope you guys have a wonderful trip."

He opens the door and the steps are pushed out.

"After you" Max says allowing Madison to walk before all of them

Madison smiles and makes her way down the step. Vito glares at Max and smirks.

"Watch it Max,wouldn't want to have to kill you. "

The older white man surrenders his hands chuckling.

"I'm just being nice boss. She looks sad"

"She'll be alright,she's just a big baby Nothing a kiss won't fix."

Vito lifts the bags up and begins walking down the stairs. He plants the suitcases on the floor, rolling them to the car.

"I'll take those for you"

The driver steps out of the car and opens the trunk . Vito walks to the door and opens the door so Madison could get in.

"Thank you" she murmurs

He smirks and sits beside her.

The young man enters the vehicle and begins to get comfortable.

"Sir do you-

"Yes I do." Vito says pulling the gun from his waist and placing it beside him,somewhere Madison couldn't see it.

Purposely Vito rolls the window all the way down just so her hair could fly everywhere. He wanted her to be the first to start a conversation with him.

Madison on the other hand enjoys the breeze and the weather. The fresh smell travels through her nostrils.

"Would anyone like a bottle of water?" The driver questions turning around

"Yes, thank you." Madison answers, stretching her hand out to try to collect it.

Vito frowns and grabs the water from out of the man's hand,Without looking at Madison he passes it to her.

"I could have gotten it myself." She mumbles

"Well I got it for you."

Vito

Ivy must be trying to get this nigga shot and she must want me to choke her life out. I know what she's doing and it aint going to work.

"Sir what is your destination?" The guy asks starting to drive

"The Royalty "

I watch Madison place the bottle of water in her purse and sits looking out of the window. She thought that was cute.Bet.

They finally arrive at the front of the hotel. Vito decided that he's going to show her how much of an asshole he can be. He opens the door and slides out,he then closes the door behind him,shutting it directly in her face.

Madison lets out a chuckle running her tongue over bottom lip.

"Oh you want to be an ass,Okay."

She opens the door and watches him roll their luggage to the entrance of the hotel.

"Thanks for the ride"

The driver nods and makes his way back into the car. Vito waits for her to catch up so he could walk behind her. Although he's planning on being an ass he would never leave her in harm's way.

Once she gets beside him he starts to roll the suitcases to the lobby. Being greeted by a woman.

"Hello, do you have a reservation?"

"Under Hernandez, but I was wondering if I could change my room,I can pay extra." Vito says

"What would you like to change it to?"

"Instead of a one bedroom I'd like to change it to a two bedroom."

The woman looks between the couple before smiling.

"Sure I can do that for you ,room five twenty is ready for you,it's a two bedroom suite"

"Perfect"

Madison

Victor thinks I care,news flash nigga I don't. I could care less if this whole trip he doesn't talk to me. I am entitled to my feelings and right now I feel like being a bitch.

"Mam does a separate bathroom come with that?"

"Let me just check,yes it does"

"Great"

He wants to be an ass,guess who's going to be a bigger ass?

"Would it be possible if I can have a separate key?" I question smiling

I can feel his eyes burning in the side of my face,but who cares. If you want to play games we can play just know I'm going to win.

The lady hands me the card and I slide it in the back of my jeans.

"Enjoy your stay."

"Thank you"

Madison grabs her suitcase from beside Vito and starts her journey to the elevator to get to the room. She wanted to shower and get dressed into something nice,just to remind him how much of a hot mami she is. She presses the up button and waits for the door to slide open. Vito watches in amusement as she waits patiently for her elevator. He found it interesting in their little game. She's doing the exact opposite he thought she would do.

He watches her roll the suitcase inside. Their eyes connect and Vito sends a smirk to her,making her roll her eyes.

"Stop thinking you know her so well. You underestimate her a lot."

Something Dre said to him that stuck.

"I really don't know you,huh Ivy?"

He sees an open elevator. He runs towards it and tries to get on but halts once he sees an older couple trying to get on.

"After you." He says smiling

"Such a gentleman" the woman says walking on with her husband

He walks on and presses his floor number. The door shuts and the only thing being heard is the conversation the older folks are having.

"You married?" The guy asks

Vito smiles and shakes his head.

"No but I found the one" he shrugs

"So where is she?" The woman asks still holding on to her husband

"She's upstairs."

"Let me guess, you guys are having a fight?" He questions pointing at the suitcase

"Something like that." He shrugs

"Well let me tell you,I have been married for forty five years and one thing I will say is,you won't win."

"I beg to differ" Vito says chuckling

The woman shakes her head and places her head on her husband's shoulder.

"Honey if you claim she's the one,you'll let her win,no matter what" the woman answers

"Even if she's wrong?"

"Even if she's wrong,trust me She'll know if she's wrong,that's how me and my husband lasted for so long. Once you get to marriage it won't be any easier but it's worth it. You come home to a clean house,nice cooked meal,and a bed waiting on you with your woman on it."

Vito nods his head. He's really standing in an elevator getting coached on his relationship by strangers.

"Well this our stop, I hope you guys work it out."

The door slides open and the beautiful loving couple walks off.

The whole ride up Vito is between being in denial and accepting that the old couple is right. He loves his woman and he'd do anything to make her smile but carrying his gun is a must. His stop comes and he makes his way off of the elevator so he could walk down the hallway to their room.Once he reaches at the door he pushes the key in the door and opens it.

"Looks nice" he compliments

He rolls his suitcase inside with him and uses his foot to shut the door. He walks to a random door and pushes the door open to see Madison's things.

"Of course you choose the Master."

He chuckles and runs his hand over his face. He grabs his wallet from out of his pocket and pulls his black card out. He plants it in the middle of the bed and leaves her room to go to the next unoccupied room.

Madison gets out of the shower refreshed and happy. She could care less about Vito and his little game. She wanted to get dressed and head downstairs. Steam covers the whole bathroom making the mirror difficult to see through. Her cramps had lightened up and so has her blood. She walks out of the bathroom and makes her way inside of her room. She grabs her lotion from off of the bed and begins pumping some of the lotion in her hands so she can moisturize her skin.

For two hours she works on getting dressed. She did her makeup,her eyebrows,and flattened her hair. Once she was done she wiggles her fitted body con dress up her body. She struts in front of the standing mirror and smiles to herself.

"Damn girl"

She giggles to herself and looks around for some heels to put on.

"Silver or black?" She mumbles

"Uhhh I say black"

She places the black four inch heels on her feet and stands up grinning.

"Yes honey."

She searches around for her bracelet on the bed but stops once she sees Vito's card.

"Hmmm"

She grabs it and places it in her little clutch along with her room key.

Vito didn't have a clue Madison was leaving. He actually heard the shutting of the front door while coming out of the shower.

"Ivy?"

He raises a brow and leaves his room to go tap on her room door before entering.

He looks around and shakes his head.

"So you just wasn't going to tell me"

"Yeah no this is done. I'm done with this."

He runs back in his room and begins searching for something to put on swiftly.

Ivy sits at the bar sipping on a glass of Taylor Port.

"Excuse me miss"

Madison turns her head to see a woman.

"Can I help you with something?"

"Yes I would like to know what you're drinking. I've stuck to the same drink for a while and I would like to know some recommendations."

"Oh this right here is just some Taylor Port." Madison answers sweetly

"Oh okay, bartender can I have what she's having"

"Do you come here often?" The woman asks taking a seat beside her

"First time"

"It's great here,you're going to love it." She answers

"What's your name?" The woman asks

"Umm I'm Madison, you are?" She asks sticking her hand out

"I'm Josie."

The pair talk for a while before a man walks up beside Madison.

"Bartender can I have a glass of Jack?"

The deep voice startled her. She turns around to see a dark chocolate brotha. He has a low cut and a very buff upper arm. Madison turns her head and gives back the attention to a now tipsy Josie.

"I told my husband if you can't figure out who you want I'll choose for you."

"Bartender I'll pay for what the ladies are having."

Madison turns her head and shakes her head.

"You don't have to do that. I have my own money"

"I insist a lovely woman like you deserves to get her drink bought for her."

The man eyes her body down shaking his head at her wonderful appearance.

"Sir I assure you it's fine. I have a man who is crazy and if he's see's you talking to me he will flip, Literally we'll be kicked out"

"I'm sure I can handle him,I'm Tye" He says matter of factly

"Are you sure about that?" Vito questions getting Madison's attention

She turns around to see her man wearing some gray sweats and a shirt showing off his buffness.

"Damn"

She turns around to see Josie eyeing her man down

"Josie aren't you married?"

"yes but that man before us is fine." She whispers

"I know ,he's mine." She whispers back

"Didn't mean any harm." Tye says chuckling

"Yea that's what I thought,so grab your drink and bounce."

Tye nods and grabs his drink leaving the space unoccupied.

Inside of Madison's legs was beginning to get hot. That turned her on to the max and she wanted to pounce on him like a panther.

"Tell me when you leave next time."

Madison nods and traps her bottom lip with her teeth. Vito chuckles once he notices her hardened nipples.

"Are you cold?"

"No" she answers shaking her head

"Well dem nipples is saying something different."

"Tell your friend goodnight and come upstairs so we can talk."

"Good night Josie,are you going to be fine?"

"Good night Madison and yes."

Madison steps down the stool,leaving her new friend behind. Vito shakes his head staring at Madison's choice of outfit.

"You tried it." He mumbles

He grabs her hand and allows her to walk in front of him,so he could keep a view on her behind. They walk in front of an elevator waiting for it to come down. Vito uses his other hand to caress his beard.

The door finally opens revealing no one in sight. Madison started to walk in and so did Vito. He presses the floor number and waits for the door to close.

"You look sexy" he compliments

She blushes and turns her head.

"You did all of that because of me,huh?"

Madison nods turning to look at him.

"well you win miss nipples"

He leans into her and places his fingers on her dress,tweaking with her hardened twins.

"S-stop it"

The door opens and Vito lets his hand fly off of her dress. People walk onto the elevator giving them a smile. Madison stands in the corner with a hot center and a racing heart. She really wished that she could take him right then and there.

Their floor is finally reached and Vito grabs her hand,maneuvering them around the crowd. They walk down the hallway in complete silence. He uses his key card to unlock the door and holds the door open for her.

"Thank you"

He closes the door and watches her try to walk away to grab a seat but his hand captures her arm,pulling her into him.

"Let me love on you." He mumbles staring her down

"I'm sorry for what I did to you earlier,do you forgive me?" He questions

"I don't know ,should I?" She mumbles

Vito pecks her lips a couple times before pulling away.

"Don't make me have to go on my knees and beg you to forgive me."

"I think I need you to."

He steps down on one knee following with the other.

"Baby can you please forgive me?"

"Mhmm"

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