THE MAFIA’S CAPTIVE ANGEL

When I woke up again, I found Sin staring at me. I wasn’t even startled because this wasn’t the first time I’d woken up to him staring at me. I looked out the car window and was awed.

This house, or mansion, was way bigger than his house in New York. It had French windows and doors, along with a huge parking space. Although it was already 6:30 p. m., I was still able to see the beauty of the place. I got out of the car along with Sin and his men.

There was light surrounding the premises of the building, and the weather felt a little bit warm here in Venice. The house was extremely beautiful. I thought the one in New York was better, but this one literally tops it.

I smiled and turned to him. “I must say, your place is magnificent.”

He smiled at my words. “Wait till you see the inside; it will leave you breathless.”

The door suddenly opened, and Zoey, along with a young girl, came into view.

“Welcome, sir and ma’am.” The girl greeted Sin, and I stepped inside.

I walked with Sin through the stairs and entered one of the bedrooms with a dark theme, designed in mostly black and gray. It was obvious whom this room belonged to.

“Your room looks amazing but a little dark,” I said.

“It’s our room now, so you are free to change it however you like.” He shrugged, taking off his suit jacket. “You should shower before we have dinner,” Sin said, placing a kiss on my forehead.

I nodded my head in agreement with what he said. I do need a shower or a warm, relaxing bath. I entered the room to which he directed me. I took a warm bath, which helped relax my aching muscles, while reminding myself to text Vicky, her parents, and my aunt Sera.

I stepped out of the golden Jacuzzi, toweled, and wore a spear bathrobe before walking out of the bathroom. Sin was nowhere in sight; he probably went to freshen up in a spare bathroom. I gently picked up my suitcase, which contained the things Zoey had gotten for me. I placed the suitcase on the bed, opening it. I took out some sweatpants and a baggy shirt from Sin’s clothes and put them on.

I blow-dried my hair and packed it up in a ponytail, then I tried to remember the way. I opened the door and walked down the stairs. I couldn’t help but hear voices as I got down the last flight of stairs. I heard whispers and was able to recognize the voices as Sin, Luca, and Jason.

“Hey Mani,” Samantha said, waving a hand at me. I waved back at her and looked at Sin, receiving a wink from him. I walked towards the table and took a seat next to him for dinner. I saw an average-sized woman coming with food, followed by a younger maid that was about my age, and they both had a friendly smile on their faces as they walked to the table. The woman placed the food on the table, looking at me curiously.

“Figlio mio, non mi presenterai alla bella signora accanto a te?” The woman asked Sin as she spoke in Italian, and I was able to understand some of what she said.

“Mi dispiace tata. Queste è Normani, la mia ragazza e l’unica donna che amo a parte te, mia madre e mia sorella.” Sin answered. “Mani, this is Sarah. My nanny when I was growing up, and the second woman I consider a mother.”

“Nice to meet you.”

“Welcome, Normani; you are so beautiful,” Sarah complimented.

“Thank you,” I replied, smiling at her.

“My dear nanny Sarah, I can’t believe you forgot about me, your favorite kid; I am hurt,” Luca whined, placing his hand on his chest to feign being hurt.

Sin rolled his eyes at this but let out a smirk as a way of taunting Luca. Sometimes he and Luca behave like little kids, regardless of their ages.

Sarah turned to Luca, shaking her head. “This boy! So dramatic.” This earned a laugh from everyone around the table except for Luca, who had a pout on his face. “Come potrei mai dimenticare il mio piccolo rasker?”

“Non sono più piccola Sarah. Sono un uomo adulto ora.”

“Davvero, è difficile da dire con il modo in cui ti comporti,” Sarah said, making Luca pout even more.

She walked to him, placing a motherly kiss on his forehead, and Luca’s face transformed into a full-blown smile. He stuck out his tongue at Sin, who, on the other hand, had a big scowl on his face as he gave Luca the middle finger.

I laughed at the way they were behaving; it shows how important Sarah is to them. After moving past Luca, she welcomed the rest of the people at the table.

“Enjoy your dinner.” Dinner was served, and Sarah went back to the kitchen, declining the offer from Sin to join us. saying she had other things to do in the kitchen.

Dinner went smoothly. Sin, Luca, and Jason chatted among themselves. throwing jokes around and flipping each other off.

They looked so free, and this is the first time I have ever seen them so relaxed. I turned toward Samantha, and we girls talked amongst ourselves as we ate. We tried bringing Zoey into the conversation, but her mind seemed far away. She had been quiet since we got to Italy; even when I asked if she was okay as usual, she said yes, but I knew something was bothering her, and it wasn’t just about the problem she had with Sin’s brother, Alexander.

I didn’t pressure her anymore; hopefully she would tell me what was wrong when she was ready. The rest of the dinner continued in this way. It had begun to be fun and lively.

After dinner, Sin and I went back to the bedroom, tired and ready to sleep. I watched as he changed into his pajamas, admiring his sculptured body.

“It has just been an hour, and I am already starting to like it here,” I smiled.

“It’s good; if you are up to it, we could tour the city, and I can show you the fun place of Venice.” He says this while putting on his pajamas.

I squealed at his words. “I would love that,” I replied, smiling.

Sin walked to the bed, his chest bare as he laid on it. He pulled me close to his warm body, with the duvet secured on top of our bodies.

“What time are we going to your family’s place?” I asked, letting a yawn escape my lips.

“by six, which is thirty minutes early. My mom has this policy of everyone being early for dinner; that’s why we always arrive thirty minutes early,” he explained, his face resting at the crook of my neck.

” Sin.?”

“Am I in trouble?” he asked as he stroked my hair, which was now dried.

I raised my head to stare at him. “Why would you think that?”

“I just wanted to know. You know I hate when you call me Sin,” he whined, playing with the strain of my hair. Right now, he doesn’t look like a mafia leader.

I giggled at this. “Why do others call you Sin and not me?”

“I love how my name sounds on your lips, especially when you moan my name.”

My face turned scarlet red. “Why do you want other people to call you Sin?”

I didn’t get a reply, and for a second, I thought he had fallen asleep. ” Nikolai”

“Sleep, amore; no more talking.” Who was I to argue?

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Translations.

” figlio mio, non mi presenterai alla bella signora accanto a te? – my son won’t you introduce me to the beautiful lady beside you

Mi dispiace tata. – Sorry nanny..

Questa è Normani, la mia ragazza e l’unica donna che amo a parte te, mia madre e mia sorella -This is Normani, my girlfriend and the only woman i cherish apart from you, my mom and sister.

Non sono più piccola Sarah. Sono un uomo adulto ora. am not litte any more Sarah. – Am a grown up man now.

“davvero, è difficile da dire con il modo in cui ti comporti- really, it’s hard to tell with the way you behave.

come potrei mai dimenticare il mio piccolo rasker. – How could I ever forget you my little rascals.This is from NôvelDrama.Org.