Ariana's POV:
We went to shop today and it was very much fun to go with twinnie because I can torture him however I want. We shopped for a whole day today and I got many gifts for my family back in Italy. I also purchased a few things for papa and my brothers. After a whole day shopping we both were very exhausted.
"Twinnie, I don't know where you get so much energy to shop. I am now exhausted beyond words." He whined. To be honest I was also feeling exhausted.
"I know how you are feeling. I am also tired after shopping. Let's go and get something to eat."
"Quick. I am going to die if I don't eat something soon." He complained. I hurried along with him and we ordered our food.
"Why are they always taking so much time when I am hungry?"
"You are always hungry. So you always feel impatient." I rolled my eyes.
"I am a growing boy so of course I am hungry." He said in full seriousness.
"Yeah yeah." I didn't say anything else. He kept whining beside me. Just when I felt like smacking him so he could shut up, thankfully our food arrived and that shut him up very nicely.
After eating, we went home after a long day of shopping.
"I am going back to my room to rest." He said. I nodded and also went to my room. After placing the items in the closet I went to my bed and rested for some time.
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Just like that, days passed by and it was time to go to Italy. I was so excited that nothing can measure it. We haven't told anyone back there that we are coming as we wanted to give them a surprise. Only Elio fratello knew so that he could arrange our accommodation and his business so that we could meet him directly.
I was ready and went downstairs with my luggage. I saw that all of them were there except twinnie.
"Where is Twinnie?" I asked them.
"He is still getting ready." Papa said with a weird expression. I was confused as to why he was still getting ready.
"But why is he taking so long? I am also here."
"He is even worse than a girl." Ben fratello said. I snapped my head towards him instantly. I narrowed my eyes on him.
"What do you mean by that Ben fratello?" He stiffened as if he realised that he had said something wrong. Of course he had said something wrong.
"I...I didn't mean you Ana." He spoke nervously.
"So you mean that I am not a girl?" I narrowed my eyes further. From the corner of my eyes I saw that others were shaking their hades at him.
"No...no." He said without thinking about it further.
"Oh so you mean to say that I am not a girl, then am I boy?" I was now getting a bit furious. He paled when he realised what he had said.
"No Ana, I meant to say that of course you are a girl. You are my sister. I meant that he is taking so much longer when even all of us have arrived." Ben fratello fumbled while speaking.
Just then twinnie also arrived.
"What's going on? Why is twinnie angry and Ben fratello is looking like he is going to die?" He asked stupidly.
"Come here you rascal." Ben fratello called him furiously. Of course twinnie understood that something was wrong so he didn't dare to go to him. He looked around innocently.
"What have I done? I just arrived here." He said with an innocent expression.
"Exactly. You have just arrived now. Why are you taking so much time getting ready?" He asked while gritting his teeth.
"I was packing my bags. I didn't do it yesterday. What does it even have to do with you?" He continued to ask, confused.
"Okay okay. Cut it out now. Let's go now that we all are here." Papa said mediating the situation.
We went outside quickly and went to sit in the cars. It is morning now. We will land there by evening. I sat with papa, Tony fratello, Leo fratello and twinnie. All of the others sat in the other car.
"I am so excited that we are going to Italy finally. It's been a year since we went there." Twinnie said, bouncing in his seat like a child.
"Yeah and I am going there for the first time. It's been a dream come true for me." I said while smiling happily.
"Yeah." Twinnie nodded.
"Papa, how long are we staying there?" I asked.
"For a week, if there isn't any emergency." I nodded. That's acceptable. I know that they have work here and can't stay there much longer.
"This week is going to be epic. We will have so much fun that you won't want to come back twinnie." He said grinning.
"I can't wait." I said happily.
We arrived at the airport. We are going in our private jet. Some men of our mafia are also going there as protection of course. Papa is talking about handing over his position to Tony fratello for some time and he is doing it bit by bit. It won't be long when Tony fratello will step up to the capo's position.
We went into the jet and took our seats. After some time, we took off. It will take a few hours to reach Italy.
Three days later is the birthday of nonno and he invited us to go there but as we wanted to give them a surprise, papa told him that we can't go there as there is a lot of work that they need to do. Nonno also didn't say anything as he believed him. So this will be a very huge surprise to him as he wanted me to go desperately. I am so excited.
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After a few hours we landed safely in Italy. When we went down we saw that Elio fratello was there with some of his men and was smiling upon seeing us. We went to him.
"Elio fratello. How are you?" I immediately went to him and hugged him.
"Ah.. my sweet little princess. Finally you are here. I was waiting for you to come for a long time. Our family is going to be really surprised and happy to see you here." He said happily. I also smiled at him sweetly. Just then I heard someone clearing his throat.
"Cough...we are also here in case you forgot." Leo fratello said sarcastically.
"Really, it's like he can't see us here and only sees twinnie. Are we not family?" Twinnie also grumbled.
"Why would I need to see you when princess is here? I am only here for her." Elio fratello said disdainfully.
"Is it so young man?" Papa said seriously.
"Haha... look at you zio, being so serious. I wasn't talking about you. Of course I am here for you and princess. I won't dare ignore you. It's just that I was very excited because it's the first time when princess has come here." He immediately changed his tone. I was very amused by him.
"So you mean that you don't care if we come or not?" This time Tony fratello was talking. Elio fratello stiffened a little.
"I was just joking around. Why are you being so serious? Come on. Let's go. Don't waste time." He hurriedly ushered me in the car and also took his seat after everyone sat.
"Let's go home. Everyone is there. I made some excuse so that all of them are here and you guys can meet them all." He explained.
"That's great." Papa said.
"But didn't they suspect you?" Tony fratello asked.
"Oh they are thinking that I am going to introduce my girlfriend. I just let them think whatever they wanted and didn't correct them." Elio fratello said, smirking.
"Aren't you afraid that Aunt and nonna will chase you around the house or beat you up for misleading them?" Raf fratello asked, chuckling.
"What imagination do you have? I didn't mislead them, they all thought that themselves and besides don't I have princess. With her there they won't even care that I made some excuses." He said arrogantly.
"That's true. When they see her they will forget anyone else." Ben fratello grumbled.
"Aww... don't be a sore baby. You still have us." Alf fratello teased him.
"Who wants you?" He mumbled under his breath while scowling.
"So Elio fratello, do you have a girlfriend?" He stiffened suddenly and chuckled nervously.
"Ohh... looks like our Elio has a girlfriend after all." Leo fratello teased him.
"Really, why didn't you tell me?" I asked excitedly.
"Wh...who said that I have?" He stammered a little.
"Then why are you stammering?" Twinnie asked.
"I am not."
"Don't try to deny it. You clearly have a face that is telling that 'yes. I have a girlfriend'." Ben fratello said deadpanned.
"Okay okay I have a girlfriend. It's no big deal." He said.
"It is a big deal. After all, you have never had a girlfriend in your whole life." Tony fratello said this time.
"You are saying this like you have had a girlfriend your whole life. At least I have a girlfriend now. What about you? Did you confess to her yet?" Elio fratello mocked him back. Tony fratello's expression turned grave at this moment. He still hadn't confessed to her yet.
"You didn't, right? Hmph." Elio fratello harrumphed. Everyone else was watching all of this in amusement.
"Son, I think it is time that you man up and tell her that you like her." Suddenly papa said.
We all were very shocked hearing him say that because we all forgot that he was here with us given he was very quiet all this time. Elio fratello turned a little nervous because he didn't know how Tony fratello will react.
"You know?" Tony fratello asked papa, a little surprised.
"Why do you think I am a capo? If even I can't keep watch on all of you and know what you are thinking then I can't be a good capo let alone a good father." He said with a smile.
"Always remember Tony, that we have to know everything about the enemies, yes but most importantly we have to know about our loved ones. Otherwise we won't even know when we have failed them or hurt them. If you can't know what your family members are thinking or what their needs are, then how will you even manage the mafia that is even much bigger and wider?" Papa advised him seriously.
"Yes I know dad. I will always remember this." Tony fratello nodded seriously.
"Papa, you are so meticulous. I am very proud to be your daughter." I said. He always thought about everything perfectly, the family, mafia and everything that matters.
Papa smiled gently. I think only we can see his gentle side. He only shows this side for his loved ones. For those not, he will always treat them coldly. He is the best.
"So Tony when we go back you should tell her. Life is not predictable. We don't know what will happen the next moment and if you think that she is worth it, then you should tell her sincerely. Who knows, maybe she also feels this way and is waiting for you to take the initiative. Then wouldn't it be that you lost all of this time in waste, only fearing for the worst, when it could have been the most amazing moments of your life. Think seriously, son, and don't miss the opportunity when you could have the one you love." He advised him.
I also agree with papa. We shouldn't fear for the worst. If we love someone and think that there is even a tiny possibility then we should tell them. Best that they will accept us and we will live happily. Worse it can be that they would refuse, then we would not have to regret later in the future and think that maybe we should have told them. Then we can move on also and maybe find someone else who is much better, who also wants us like we want them.
"Okay dad. You are right. I will tell her when we go back. I will not delay it any longer." Tony fratello said seriously.
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Here's another chapter guys.
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Love, Stella.