Page 13 of Alessia
“Yes, Ma’am?”
“He’s dead.”
“I’m sorry” His voice raising as if he’s not sure it’s a question or not.
“It’s okay, I’m glad it’s over. The hospital will make sure his body is ready to be collected tomorrow morning. So, make sure Vinnie gets him. Then call in the other Dons and make sure we can perform my coronation after his funeral.”
“And what about your meetings tomorrow?”
“Cancel my lunch meeting. That shit is not important right now. I’ll let them know that Alex will be taking my place in that breakfast meeting.”
“You’re sure about that boss?”
“Are you questioning me, Elio?”
“No boss, but I’m just saying we don’t want to appear weak right now. Without an official head of the family, I mean. Vultures will rise, boss.”
“I know, but we won’t be. I need to make the final arrangements for Leonardo’s funeral, you just take care of the things I said.”
“Yes boss, of course. Anything else?”
“No that’s it for now.” With that I hang up the phone. I slam it down on the counter and rest my head in my hands.
FUCK! FUCK! FUCK!
I hear someone scratch her throat behind me. CAZZO!
“Everything okay? Did somebody die?” Harper’s voice is so quiet I can barely hear her.
“Sorry, I forgot you were here for a minute.”
“Oh. Okay, I’ll leave you to it. Bye.”
“No! Wait! I’m sorry. My real life got in the way. Not this fairytale I just had with you.”
“Your real life? You mean your job at the hospital?”
I love how naïve she is. Not a care in the world in that pretty head of hers. The memory of just minutes ago flashes before my eyes. Holy Mother Mary, she tasted delicious. Not just the white chocolate ice cream on her lips but just her raw natural taste. Her body melted into mine, she was so soft and warm under my hands. That rose and jasmine scent consuming me. I snap out of the memory.
“Yes, uhm… No, not really. It’s complicated.”
“Then uncomplicate it for me.”
“I can’t—not right now, maybe later… If you decide to stay.”
“What? You mean to tell me you can only tell stuff about yourself when I’m your girlfriend?”
I sigh.
“Honestly? Yes! My life is fucking complicated and if you want to know about me there’s no going back.” I am practically yelling at her now.
“Screw you! This was a mistake.” With that she calls the elevator and steps inside. She keeps standing in the middle with her back to me, not giving me another glance. The door closes and with that Harper Davis is gone from my life.
FUCK, ALESSIA! WHY ARE YOU SUCH A BITCH!
I hurl everything I see off the counter. Glass shatters on the floor. I grab the vase that’s on the counter and hurl it against thewall! Why can’t I ever just be normal, why do I have to push everyone away if they show even a little bit of interest in me? My phone pings on the floor lying between the shards of glass, the screen cracked.
Elio:
