We moved back slowly without breaking contact. I held his head with both my hands and his hands wandered below my ass and lifted me up. I wrapped my lags around his waist instinctively and moved my hand to his neck and held on tightly. I didn't want to let go not after spending one whole year away from him. We had occasional video calls but that didn't compare to the real thing. This right here, this was what I longed for every day we spent apart and now I had it I wasn't going to take it lightly.
I felt us tilting and my back touched the bed. He laid me down on the bed and broke contact. I whined and didn't let him go.
"I missed you so much love" Nate said looking at me. I could see his love shining through his eyes and I relished it.
"I missed you too baby". I said and stroked the back of his neck. I loved this man and nothing was changing that.
We spent the rest of the afternoon proving just how much we missed each other and by the time I got the first call to get ready I was deliciously sore.
"Thank you, Ezra, I'll get in the shower the second you drop the call". I said to Ezra through the phone. I heard him heave multiple times before he replied.
"I would have lived just fine without you telling me that". He said and before I could respond he ended the call.
I looked up at Nate from where I laid naked on the bed. He had gotten up as soon as I got the call and started dressing.
"You don't have to go just yet". I said. I didn't want him to go but I knew he had to.
"I wish I could stay but Ezra will look for me and I can't tell him I'm banging his sister". Nate said. We kept our relationship secret because of it wasn't accepted here that the two of us dated.
"I'll see you at the party, alright babe". Nate nodded. He leaned over the bed and kissed me. I leaned into it but he pulled away.
"If we start now then we won't be attending that party". He said while standing up. I pouted because I knew he was right. I sat up and pulled the blanket up to my chin. He looked at me and gave me a sad smile.
"I'll stay over tonight". He said and I nodded. I'd force Ezra to give him a time off tonight.
Nate left through the hidden door which would lead him to the main hall. Once I was alone I covered my head with a pillow. I loved being back here, but I had things I needed to make sure of before I let my guard down.
I stayed like that for a while before finally getting up and going into the shower. I took my time there scrubbing and freeing myself from the airport stench. Once I was done I started getting ready for the party. Mum had already placed a black dinner dress in my closet along with matching heels. The dress was beautiful and I made a mental note to thank mum. This night was mainly going to be filled with business men and men from the mafia. Probably finalizing the deal with the east coast gang Nate told me about. Italy has been relatively peaceful since all the gangs and the street lords signed an agreement. The police and agents were on every ones neck and everything was about to collapse on our heads, then the cease fire between everyone saved it. Now we were all good. My dad was chosen as leader because he already had the biggest network and every one was too chicken to challenge him. The peace was nice but I was afraid it wasn't going to last, not if I could help it.
I finished with my makeup, mostly to hide my eye bags. I finished everything up with a red lipstick which was my favorite part. I stood before the mirror and admired the outfit. It was amazing, I loved the outfit. Once I was sure I looked good, which has never been a problem for me, I left the room to the main hall where Ezra waiting for me. Nate was standing beside him, both of them were wearing a tux but Ezra stood taller than Nate. Ezra's black hair was so different from my dark brown. It was originally blonde but I dyed it to fit in for family pictures. I also always wore contact lenses most of the time to hide my blue eyes also to fit in. Being adopted wasn't so bad I had grown used to being different from everyone and that made me work twice as hard. I worked so hard and I started from scratch as early as father would allow and did everything to gain respect and strength. Not just to feel among but I had a lot I hoped to achieve. I was forever grateful for father having found me when he did.
My vision blurred as I remembered what happened that night.
I was just 5 and we went to Tuscany for the holiday. Dad had just gotten home from an errand he said he had to run. I had been so excited because he had promised to get me a new doll. Mom had told me to remain calm but when he came home that night he didn't have it. I ran to him but he looked very worried and distracted. I had called out to him but he just looked straight at mum. He held my shoulder and then I heard it, the sound of a car pulling up into the driveway. I tried to look at who it was but dad pulled me away from the door into the secret door by the stairs. He told me then not to come out or say a word. I was confused by that but I agreed. I watched them through the crack in the door and I saw it all happen.
Suddenly, I felt a hand on my shoulder and instinct took over, I pulled the hand off my shoulder and turned, twisting the hand. I was quite agile even with my heels on. I looked up at the owner of the hand before making my next move. It was Nate and Ezra stood behind him ready to separate us. I blinked and cleared my mind before releasing him.
"I'm sorry, my mind was else were". I apologized looking at them. Nate looked really worried so did Ezra but I knew they wouldn't push it. Nate would bring it up later in the day when we were alone but not right now.
"You good now?" Ezra asked and I nodded.
"Dad was just asking of you and mom was threatening to take away your favorite pair of heels". Ezra joked and I smiled slightly.
"Better get out there". Nate commented and I laughed. Ezra joined me. Once I calmed down I took a deep breath and went into the hall where the party was being held and before long I was swept away by the crowd.