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THE FAVOR
Isabella's POV
It's been a little over a month and I smiled watching Dante sleep peacefully in my lap, my entire nervous system was in overdrive staring at the angel that clung to my shirt and peacefully slept without a care in the world. I traced his chubby cheek with the back of my finger smiling with a heavy heart. Not able to shut off the guilt, I couldn't help but wonder if Vincenzo knew about his son.
Would it have changed anything? Would it somehow spark some sort of memory? Or was I just overthinking it all? It’s closing to a full year since I last saw him, since I last swore to take a break from revenge. For the sake of this little boy in my lap. Hearing the door creek, I looked up and saw Lorenzo peeking inside "is he asleep?" Lorenzo whined, I rolled my eyes and immediately smiled waving him in. "He just fell asleep five minutes ago. Don't you dare wake him" I warned, as I slowly sat up and laid him down on the bed, I sat opposite him. "He looks so much like Vincenzo" Lorenzo whispers, I nod my head examining my little boy. His tan complexion complemented his grey eyes, which was covered with the longest most beautiful eyelashes any baby ever had. I smiled looking at him, feeling an outburst of joy and pride rush through me I move his hair from his eyes. His gorgeous black hair.
"I love how it curls in the front" I whispered. Lorenzo nodded "he got that from Dante" he informed me in a soft whisper. Lorenzo started laughed softly I eyed him curiously not knowing what was so amusing, "he's in a dinosaur onesie" he childishly pointed out laughing harder. I suppressed my laugh and rolled my eyes, "the onesie you bought" I whispered pointing out the gift he got Dante. "He looks sick" He bent down and grabbed his arm "Raw" he whispered.
I let out a laugh and slapped his hand away "let him sleep!" I whisper shouted "all he does is sleep; I want to play" he whined. I pointed towards the door, "out!" he shook his head 'no' crossing his arms over his chest and he laid down next to Dante. "It's nap time" He waved his hand ushering me out. I looked at them and lifted my hands up surrendering and leaving the room. I closed the door behind me and made my way into the kitchen, I grabbed a few things I had left in the fridge and got started on making something to eat before Dante wakes up and needs a bottle.
I turn on a live broadcast on my phone and hum along to the song as I start kneading the dough. "We interrupt with breaking news" The host cut the song short piping my interest. "Following the Rossi Mafia being eliminated, the Salvatore Mafia seems to be next. Reports saying that the head of the Mafia King’s is no longer playing around, making sure everyone knows his Mafia is still in charge and the true Kings of New York." I raised an eyebrow biting my lower lip as I waited for them to continue.
"This major act of violence was a display of authority reminding his enemies as well as all of New York who still has full control, reports saying after having his own murdered in an abandoned school that was set to be bombed, looks like V.K was tired of hiding in the shadows. Whoever he is after need's more than government protection. If you're listening hide! Please stay safe everyone and don't for-" I slammed my phone shut turning off the live broadcast. I wash my hands in the sink and my face.
I let out a shaky breath slowly lifting my head up "no matter how much I try to hide and forget you ... you always manage to find a way back in" I whispered to the wall-shaking my head. I wish I could rid you from my head as you did me. To forget you would be a blessing in disguise this guilt and anger would vanish leaving me at peace. I close my eyes sighing he has been going on a killing spree lately, every breaking news announcement has the King's name in it. It's like he officially went mad, something was triggering his murdering spree I just don't know what.
I saw Lorenzo come out of the bedroom on his phone, I look at him curiously trying to figure out who he is talking to. I walk closer to him on my tippy toes trying to hear whoever was on the other line.
"I'm on my way" He hangs up the phone and rushes out, I huff annoyed and rush out after him. "Where are you going in such a hurry?" I ran out standing in front of the car blocking him from driving off.
"Isabella move”
I cocked my head to the side waiting for him to see how little effect his threat had over me.
Sighing a sigh of defat “Vincenzo called I need to run the numbers for the next shipment" he explained calmly. I nodded my head "what's with him?" I asked genuinely concerned. "I have no idea" he breathed. "I thought it was about the families questioning his authority and wanting to kick him out, but they are more confident in him than before ... he has been like this for little over a month and no one can figure out why" He explained. I nodded my head slowly trying to comprehend everything.
Despite my hatred I couldn't help but worry for him, I let out a breath and stepped aside so Lorenzo can drive off. I heard a faint cry coming from inside the house I looked towards the door and quickly rushed inside to my bedroom. I tapped Dante on the stomach calmly singing to him to calm him down. I smiled singing the lullaby my mother use to sing to me and Maria when we were little. "A la nanita nana, nanita ea, nanita ea. Mi niño tiene sueño, bendito sea, bendito sea."Let's sing a lullaby, lullaby, my bab's sleepy, bless him, bless him.I laid down next to him and softly cuddled up next to his small body. "A la nanita nana, nanita ea, nanita ea. Mi niño tiene sueño, bendito sea, bendito sea." I hummed caressing his cheek with the back of my finger as I tapped his thigh softly. "Fuentecita que corre clara y sonora, ruiseñor que en la selva cantando llora calla mientras la cuna se balancea, a la nanita nana, nanita ea."Little spring bubbling clear and loud, nightingale singing plaintively in the forest keep quiet while the cradle rocks to and for, lullaby, lullaby, lullaby -by.
I smiled as I watched his body relax and go back to sleep. Letting a small smile appear on his cute little face as he heard me sing to him. "A la nanita nana, nanita ea, nanita ea. Mi niño tiene sueño, bendito sea, bendito sea." I kissed his forehead and watched him in awe. I looked over my shoulder hearing my phone ring. I raised an eyebrow sceptically it was a new phone and sim, so no one was able to track me and the only ones who had my number was Sebastián, Alex and Lorenzo.
Grabbing my phone and I saw an unfamiliar number appear; I hesitantly answered the call curiosity getting the best of me, "hello?" I spoke up. "Isabella it's so good to hear your voice Preciosa" I sighed a sigh of relief and immediately smiled recognising that deep voice. "Garcia you don't know how happy it is to hear your sweet voice." I smiled. "Isabella, I need a favour from you" he spoke getting straight to the point, I squinted my eyes and looked down at Dante who clutched my finger in his tiny hand.
"You know I would never refuse you, but if it's anything violent related I have to warn you I buried that side of me a long time ago" I answered him honestly. "Why is that?" He asked, I chewed my bottom lip thinking about what to say "Isabella?" he called out softly. "Uh ... let's just say I have other priorities" I answered him as honestly as I could. "Bigger priorities than when you were pregnant and doing all that running around?" he laughed on the other end of the line. My eyes widen as I sat up straight "I wasn't-" I tried saving myself before he swiftly cut me off "Preciosa, you might have fooled everyone, but you can't fool this old soul" I smiled letting out a sigh "how did you know?" I asked him honestly.
"When I mentioned having children your eyes sparkled and when Vincenzo commented he didn't want. You protectively clutched your stomach. Besides, you can't fool an old soul who has been yearning for a child of his own for years" I smiled sadly hearing his attempt to cover up his pain with humour.
"I don't know if this makes a difference, but you already have children. You have Vincenzo for starters. The way he spoke about you and his childhood where you played and hung out with them made him feel normal and special. Like the only felt whole and a fatherly bond with you" I reassured him, he let a laugh and joked "then that baby you have there is my grandchild. I'm coming to see him" he hung up the phone without asking for my address and I looked at the phone screen my mouth hanging open as I let out a small laugh. I turned my phone off thinking how did he manage to get my number? and how is this man going to find where I live?
I rolled my eyes remembering who he was and who he raised it was just easier not to question it. I got off the bed and placed pillows as barricades around Dante, so he doesn't roll off I stood up leaving the door open so if Dante cried, I would hear him while I tidied up the house before Garcia came.
I rushed into Alex's room "need you to watch Dante while I have a shower" I smiled at him from the doorway he looked up from his phone and nodded his head. He got up slowly and walked towards my room and laid back down next to Dante getting comfortable. "Thanks’ for letting me borrow your laptop yesterday" he commented hesitantly.
I smirked and looked over at him "anytime”.
"I think I didn't log out of my bank account do you mind if I just check th-" I cut him off laughing.
"Already cleared the browser history" I reassured him.
"You're a good woman" he announced relieved pointing his finger at me as he laid his head back on the pillow and scrolled through his phone relaxed.
I rolled my eyes laughing. I grabbed my clothes and got into the bathroom closing the door behind me, taking this rare opportunity to shower, I can tidy up after.
I quickly turn the water on feeling the temperature before stripping and getting in. My body relaxed as the hot water prickled at my skin, I quickly rushed to the shower to avoid overthinking every decision and my life.
Besides I don’t want to leave Dante with Alex for too long. I stepped out and quickly got dressed when I heard a knock at the door, I squinted my eyes and shook my head he can’t be here already, and there is no way he found me this quickly.
I finished changing throwing on a pair of grey sweatpants and a black singlet. I got out of the bathroom and saw Dante on the bed by himself as he tossed and turned wanting to play, I smiled and picked up slowly.
