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I pinched the end of my nose. “Chef made dinner.”
“Not hungry.”
“Nyla, listen to me.”
“I understand my mistakes, Vincenzo, no worries.”
“Cono has you brainwashed.”
She went rigid, turned to face me. “Brainwashed?”
“Yes,” I said, undoing my cufflinks.
“He’s the only thing I have left!” Nyla screamed.
I pointed at myself. “And me?” We’ve gotten close over the past few weeks and to know her motives weren’t pure would confuse me.
“Vincenzo.”
She tried to reach for my hand, and I took a step back. “My family has been patient with you, when most times we never do.”
“I know what he’s doing is wrong, but I need time to move on.”
“Time has run out Nyla.”
“You can convince your brothers to give me more time.”
Chuckling at her comment. “Come on now, Nyla. You grew up around him, and now Cono will use anyone to get ahead.”
“Then I can talk with Gianney.”
I gulped down a steady breath. “Why is Gianney so important to you?”
“He’s my friend.”
“You don’t have friends; you have me—and that’s enough.”
She pitched her hands in the air. “Vincenzo, be serious.”
I went into the bathroom, turning on the shower, pulled the shirt over my head, and threw it to the floor. Nyla stood at the counter watching me undress.
“My plan would be safe,” Nyla announced.
“Safety is my priority.”
“So let me do this one time.”
“Nyla, drop it.”
After stomping from the bathroom, I slammed the door. I was not up for her pretending to ignore me for the rest of the night.
An hour into my sleep, I turned over and felt the bed empty. After flinging the covers back, I turned the light on and searched the room. Not seeing Nyla, I reached into the nightstand, removed my gun, and marched into the bathroom, then checked the closet. I checked the guest bedroom next to me, pushing the door slightly open, and my chest relaxed after seeing her in bed, curled up. After placing the gun on top of the dresser, I bent down, shoved the covers back, and lifted Nyla into my arms.
“Mmmm, Vincenzo.”
“Shush, go back to sleep.”
“What are you doing?”
