Chapter 14: Mysterious Alessandro

"-Aren't they cute? He is carrying her over the threshold!"

"They aren't married Alicia..."

Serenity stirred lightly, the noises were tearing her sleep. Her eyes closed shut and she snuggled into the hard pillow on her right.

Thump....Thump....Thump...

The rhythmic music was lulling her more into the dream world.

Where was she? Yup, building snowman with Olaf in Arendelle. She smiled satisfied in her sleep. The snow was warm. it was soothing and there is this manly scent, she had fallen in love with. Where was she again? And where had she smell this scent?

The ground was moving and she felt weightless. Was she in the air? Where is Olaf?

Serenity forced her eyes to open and immediately hissed at the bright light, squinting them to get a better view. She blinked several times to adjust her sight and when she did, a yelp escaped her mouth and her hands impulsively cling onto his neck.

Alessandro was carrying her bridal style and for someone who is only 5.1 feet, hanging from a man who was practically over 6, was a flying experience. She was afraid that he would drop her down accidentally.

Her face flushed bright red when she realized how intimate and close they were. Alessandro just glanced at her once and continued walking up the stairs.

Serenity cleared her throat, embarrassed, she shouldn't have fallen asleep in the car. Did he think she is heavy? Was she fat? However by the looks of him, it didn't look like she was a struggle to carry.

"I-I'm sorry. You can p-put me down now." she said in a small voice. She didn't know if he had heard her because Alessandro looked unfazed.

She cleared her throat once again and this time he looked at her " I-I can walk. I am sorry for being an inconvenience." she whispered shyly.

"You're anything but an inconvenience, love. Although your weight concerns me a lot."

The blush on her cheeks deepened, she turned her face away shyly, "A-Am I that heavy? I shouldn't have eaten much this morning. Grandpa arranged my favorites and I couldn't say No. I will cut down my portions from now on and I'm sorry for falling asleep. you won't have to carry me anymore. I am so sorry. I didn't-" she rambled whatever that came to her mind.

Alessandro halted his foot and looked down at her with confusion "What are you talking about, love? You are not heavy, in fact you're as light as a feather. You need to add up a few pounds. I am not chastising you for your body or your weight but its not healthy for a budding teenager to weigh this little. I will be checking your BMI the first thing in the morning tomorrow and we will see how much you need to be fix."

"Really? that means I am not heavy!" she asked childishly with excited smile.

Alessandro shook his head discreetly, "That's the only part you got." he mused silently.

He saw her let out a huge sigh and the reddish flame on her cheeks going back to normal.

Girls and their weight issues.

***

Alessandro carried her all the way to her supposedly new room and carefully placed her on the velvety queen sized bed. He then left to attend to some important business but not before placing a kiss on her forehead. His actions confused her a lot. He was always cold but he treated her like she was a fragile flower that will wither with one harsh touch. The emotionless eyes and blank face greatly contrasted to his soft caresses and gentle pecks.

Most people warned her that Alessandro hates to be touched by women outside his family but then again he was so touchy with her. Her mind was already reeling a new profound image of Alessandro. Even if he was intimidating, she felt a bit safe in his presence, which was a good sign.

Alessandro was a mystery. He had evoked a turmoil in between her heart and mind.

Her heart goes out for the lonely boy who has no friends and who is more judged than understood in the society while her mind try to rationalize the real Alessandro Vitali she had seen in the ring, the one who showed no mercy even when his opponent was hanging almost dead with a single line of life.

"Hi!"

Serenity flinched and look at the peeping head of Alicia Vitali from the door. She breathe out, relieved when she saw it was just the Vitali princess.

"You scared me." she admonished softly, placing a hand over her heart.

"Oops, may I come in?" Alicia said.

Serenity nodded with a tired smile.

"Everything good?" Alicia asked as she closed the door behind her.

"Yes...just a bit tired and..."

"Nervous?" Alicia completed her sentence.

Serenity only shrugged her shoulders shyly.

" Don't worry, You have me here. See the bright side of things, we get to hang out and tear my brother's wallet. He had given me his platinum card to help you shop some new things." Alicia flashed a shiny greyish credit card at her.

" B-But I don't need new things. I brought all my necessities with me." Serenity said.

Alicia quirked an eyebrow, "Baby, have you not checked your luggage yet?"

"What do you mean?" Serenity quickly jumped out of the bed and grabbed her suitcase, lying by the corner. She opened the lock, only to gasps in shock. Most of her things were missing except for some items which held sentimental value to her.

"W-Where are my clothes? I promise Alicia, I packed them myself. I even did a double check. How can they just vanish in thin air? I am sure of it-"

"You naïve little thing. Of course they did not vanish in thin air." Alicia rolled her eyes, " They must have reached the incinerator by now. You cannot bring personal things here if you belong to some other crime family. How should I put this out in words? Yes! Security, it is for safety reasons. The O'Sullivans and the Vitalis had just confirmed the alliance so we cannot possibly greet you with welcome arms. That doesn't mean we don't trust you. You might not be aware of the life here, however we need to beware of any forms of threats, even the simplest of the simplest things could be a security breach.

Alessandro allowed these few things to be brought inside as they seemed to be quite personal to you and it has also gone through a number of security checks."

Serenity looked at her, bewildered. She didn't know if she was to be mad or pretend it was fine. They could have at least told her before hand. She took a sharp breath in and sighed out loud.

"So..." Alicia cleared her throat, "Netflix?"

" That was a great movie!" Alicia groaned, stretching her arms and stifling back a yawn. She turned to Serenity and laughed out loud "Oh Gosh! Are you seriously crying? You finished the whole Kleenex."

"I feel so bad for that hippo-piggies stuck inside." Serenity sniffed and wiped her teary cheeks.

Alicia had introduced her to an sci-fi/ adventure movie called "Okja". And her sensitive little heart couldn't help but cry at some of the heart breaking scenes.

" Jesus! Serenity, That wasn't even that emotional. How are you gonna watch 'the notebook' or 'the fault in our stars' if you are like this? Its okay, its just a movie." Alicia ruffled her hair, still chuckling "You're so adorable."

"Its late, you should get some sleep. I will see you in the morn." She hugged her good night.

"Sweet dreams." Serenity whispered back.

Serenity snuggled into her pillows and exhaled loudly. The movie did stressed her out. Her eyes dropped and she succumbed to the darkness.

***

Don Vitali summoned an immediate business web conference that needed detailed discussion with the allies of the Italian-American mafia. The Underbosses and capos of every units were ordered to be present as they heeded to hear verdicts and commands regarding fresh cuts and bizarre happening in the underworld.

" Our alliance with the O'Sullivans have exposed us to further enemies in the South East Asian countries. The Irish have bad bloods with the Chinese and they have requested us, precisely the Vitali's to join hands in eliminating the current threats. I want reports and drafted documents regarding every possible cons we may faced in the nearest future." Don Vitali spoke.

" The major con that will be affecting us is obviously the trade we have with Asia. Drugs are the main issue. Arms and winery is operated in our units but drugs mostly heroine is based in the SEA. According to my calculations, if I may, 26.57% of the total yields will backfire on us." One of the consigliere from the Borelli clan commented.

" It has been reported to me that the Zhi's are pursuing alliance with some Russian clans through marriage between their heirs. If it happens, we have to add the Russians against us as families stand united no matter if they are formed yesterday or an hour ago."

" Two wives of Conall O'Sullivan are Russian, Aren't they?"

"Yes, Caprio. Anushka Preobrazhensky and Albina Yohontov. The Preobrazhenskys' comes from old money. They are held high in Russia for a lot of reasons. They have no connection with the underworld except that a generation ago when the prohibition was high, The elder Preobrazhensky asked for protection from the Irish mob.

But the Yohontovs' used to be infamous for controlling some major Russian ports and harbors. They declined in power two decades ago with the death of Ivan Yohontov."

" That means its almost a lost case."

"No" Alessandro countered for the first time '' Ivan Yohontov had a secret love child, Vladimira, who is Albina Yohontov's half sibling. She was married off to an American FBI agent to spy on the government. A whisper has been going on the street that Vladimira is building back the Yohontov's lost reign in the dark. They have enough gold reserve and oil ground to plant their business back. Very few are informed of this, if we can act fast and convey the Yohontov to come under our units. It will be easier to decode which crime syndicate were the Zhi's after. The Bratva comes together. Give one, get all."

"How did you know this?" Ross Connor asked suspiciously at his nephew.

" The young girl of Vladimira Yohontov...what was her name? Ah-yes, Svetlana, fancied Alessandro for quite a long time. She once tried luring him in with this piece of news" Riccardo Vitali laughed.

Alessandro sighed and stared at the scene monotonously. He wondered how his uncles still survive in the mafia. Both childish, impudent and gossips more than the ladies back home.

" Enough Riccardo! Now the things that-"

The conference continued for another half an hour till they adjourned for the night. Alessandro leaned back on his seat, exhausted from the day. He looked at the time-11.45 pm. He had asked Alicia to give company to his little red head upstairs. He hoped Alicia don't fucked up things as always.

"May I come in, brother?"

"You already are in, Simone" Alessandro rolled his eyes, "Do you have the reports ready?"

"No, I still have a couple of days before the deadline." he replied

Alessandro nodded " How is the situation with the labor union in our Minnesota construction site? I hope you have it under control."

"Of course I do. It took just a couple of water boarding and few lost limbs for them to comply to our demands. Just a tiny gangster trying to act like a big bad daddy." Simone scoffed.

"And there was a call for you from Denver while you were in the meeting."

"Denver?" Alessandro sat up straight and frowned, " Athena Springton. What did she say? Why did she call? "

" Well, she didn't say much and strangely asked me to tell you that you got to buy her drinks this coming Sunday. That's totally weird but then again she is the only girl without Vitali blood you actually care for...umm aside Serenity O'Sullivan of course. " Simone snickered.

"Don't go there, Simone. Both of them have different roles in my life. Athena is a past I am indebted too and..."

Simone smirked "And?"

Alessandro hesitated just then Antonio barged into the room "Hey! I have just figured out the code to break into the main server of The SEA unit. I need your help Alessandro."

" Connect it to my desktop, Antonio. Gather the heads of the IT department in a web conference right now." Alessandro ordered.

"Yes Boss" Simone sighed, walking out to get his laptop. He glared at Antonio. He surely wanted to punch his face, he was about to corner Alessandro Vitali for some confession. It was a rare moment that he caught him off guard, he should've used it to the best of his advantage. Right when he was about to step out he heard Alessandro calling him.

"Yes Boss?"

"Arrange the jets for Denver. We are shifting back to Colorado tomorrow." Alessandro said without even looking at him.

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Sorry for the short chapter. My exam's starting on the 5th and I had literally no time for wattpad.

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