One Night Stand With The Mafia Boss
Chapter 21

Honestly, the whole staff thing was amazing when you walked into a ready bath with a fresh bottle of your favourite alcohol and a glass waiting for you!

Although I felt bad when I asked them to help with my bags and they said they were already either being washed or had already been put away. I just have to remind myself it was their job, so instead be kind and remember to say thank you profusely!

Landon didn’t get back till after 9 when I was getting into bed. His knuckles were all bruised.

“Are you OK?” I asked while examining them.

He pulled his hands out of my grasp and cupped my face, making me look at him. The warmth in his eyes made me instantly relax.

“Of course, now that I have you and finally in our home.”

“You know that’s so cheesy, right?”

He chuckled and gave me a gentle lingering k**s. “Did you have a good day?”

“I think Ma spent enough to fix a small country’s economy.”

“Anything for her daughters.” He chuckled and kissed my forehead.

“Oh and she had all my fingers measured.”

He let out a loud belly laugh “You haven’t even been here one full day. You OK with that?”

“It’s fine since she hasn’t asked me to pick a ring out yet. Probably be tomorrow’s trip though.”

“You want me to talk to her?”

“No, she’s fine. Right now I just want to spend some time with my man who left me to wake up by myself this morning.”

“Do I need to make it up to you?” The look in his eyes made my insides tighten in anticipation.

“Maybe. But maybe not. I am kind of tired”. I pulled back and got comfortable in bed.

He narrowed his eyes as the look turned more devious with that delicious mischievous smirk.

f**k, he was hot!

He quickly took off all his clothes, throwing the expensive clothes around the room, not caring where they landed, then ripped the sheets off me.

I couldn’t help the small squeal that left my lips as I tried to quickly grab them, giggling the whole time.

He lunged, grabbing my hands and holding them above my head and manoeuvring my body under him so I was pinned.

“I…” he kissed my left cheek.

“Am…” he kissed my right cheek.

“Sorry…” he kissed my neck

“I…” he gently bit above my left breast.

“Wasn’t…” he gently bit above my right breast.

“Here…” he bit my left breast.

“Ouch brat!”

“This…” he bit my right breast.

“Ouch again!”

“Morning” he came up and looked me in the eye. His hooded loving gaze, making me melt and move to wrap around his waist.

“My love, Amore mio, my world” he lent in, whispering as his lips then moulded to mine.

I arched up into him as he used his other hand to position his c**k at my entrance.

He broke the k**s to look into my eyes before slowly entering me.

I m****d and arched into him enjoying the feeling of us being one. His thrusts were slow yet powerful as he kissed me gently.

It never mattered whether it was slow or hard and fast, it was always good with my man, my boyfriend. Seriously, I struggle with that still. How the hell did I snag this amazing man?

I woke up with a massive smile on my face but an empty bed again.

We made love over and over last night until I fell asleep, so he had no choice but to sleep as well.

I couldn’t help but laugh at that.

I vaguely remember him kissing down my back trying to wake me up for another round, but it was not happening. My body and brain were done.

I was slowly getting out of bed when the bedroom door opened.

“Good mor… f**k! Sorry!” Leo half yelled and turned around quickly.

Yep, I was still completely naked and he just got the full view! Not a single thing was hidden! I quickly grabbed the blanket and pulled it around me.

“Yeah, good morning to you too! Ever heard of knocking?”

“Sorry! It’s nearly lunch. I was sure you would be up”, he scratched the back of his head, still not turning around.

I tried everything not to giggle nervously but it came out anyway.

Letting out a deep breath, “All good. Go and wash your poor eyes out with soap while I have a shower and get dressed. Oh and close the door behind you please.”

“I… will be downstairs. Not washing my eyes out though, you’ve got a killer body by the way” and he quickly closed the door behind him as he ran out before I could respond.

I was still mortified but couldn’t help but smile at his compliment. He was probably saying that to make me feel better!

I had a quick shower and got dressed in simple shorts and a t-shirt. Yep, you can buy a girl designer clothes but you can’t make her any more classy!

I went down to find Leo and Gi sitting on the couch flipping channels.

“Oh hey Gi.”

“Hey there sexy” she winks at me.

“Thanks Leo!”

“What?!” he tried to act innocent while not looking my way. I saw the smirk and slight blush though.

“So what’s the plan?”

“Thought we could go to lunch, then a few touristy spots, now Ma has shown you off. Sound good?”

“Is that what yesterday was?”

“Yep”, Leo nodded, still not looking at me.

“Scared I’m still naked Leo? Never took you for bashful!” his smirk turned into a full-blown smile.

“You were fully naked?!” Gi smacks Leo and says something in Italian.

He replies back in Italian and sinks into the couch more.

“Anyway, sounds good. I will go and grab my shoes and bag.”

Holy s**t, this place is amazing!

We first went to a gorgeous restaurant overlooking the crystal blue water first.

Leo still had a bit of a limp but shrugged it off again, saying I worry too much like Ma.

So, I did the grown up thing of rolling my eyes and poking out my tongue at him, making him laugh.

We then went to a couple of Greek temple ruins.

Gi surprised both of us by knowing the full history of them and gave us the full run down. It was funny watching Leo’s face each time he starred at her like she had 2 heads.

She was thinking of studying law as well. Now she was going to hand everything over to me, meaning she would come out with a Commerce and Law degree in the end.

I appreciated the guards keeping their distance so we could walk around and just relax like yesterday. I am kind of used to the car convoy now, so it didn’t bother me.

Being from Australia, our oldest structures are from the 1800’s or a beautiful natural cave that the Aboriginals called home. It made seeing these temples blow my mind.

I had walked off a bit and was looking around when I was interrupted by a voice right beside me.

“It’s very beautiful, no?”

I almost jumped from the shock and turned to see a tall, slim-built man with sandy blonde hair in denim shorts and a white t-shirt beside me.

“Yes it certainly is”. What else do you say to that?

“It most certainly is, isn’t it babe,” an arm suddenly snaked around my waist and pulled me back into a hard chest.

Before my mind could go into fight mode, I recognised Leo’s voice. I quickly looked up to see Leo giving the guy a murderous look while holding me tightly.

My brain was in confusion mode for a moment as the guy quickly took the hint and put his hands up in defeat and walked away.

“Really? Did you want to pee on my leg on Landon’s behalf as well?”

Leo let out a bellowing laugh as he let me go and moved to stand beside me where the poor guy was a moment ago.

“Kinky!” He smirked and winked at me, making me slap his shoulder.

“I can tell a guy I’m not interested on my own, you know?”

“Yeah that was more fun though!”

Rolling my eyes, I walked off to find Gi who was busy flirting up a storm with a very built guy with gorgeous dark brown skin. He reminded me of the Jamaican dancers I saw in Melbourne a couple of years ago. An absolutely amazing show!

I left her to it and just walked around a bit more.

“Are you mad at me?”

Leo’s voice surprisingly sounded worried. I looked up to see there was actually concern in his eyes.

I just shook my head and let out a deep breath, “no of course not… OK, maybe a little. I can fight my own battles, you know. I don’t want to be AND hate the idea of being the china doll amongst the bulls, if you know what I mean.”

He nodded before taking a deep breath himself. “But you know you kind of are though? We can’t help but be a bit over protective. You’re lucky Nic didn’t shoot the guy as soon as he walked up to you.”

“I am going to pretend you are joking and you’re going to agree you were joking. Got it?”

He smiled and nodded. “Yes I was joking?” and unfortunately made it more into a question.

I was already trying to desperately ignore that all of them, including Gi had at least 1 gun on them that I knew about.

In Australia, the gun laws are strict with guns only allowed on farms or at shooting ranges. You have to have a licence and the weapon has to be locked away. The licenses are hard to get, unlike in some countries.

So I’m not used to people just walking around with a gun. Let along the machine guns that the guards have around the property.

“I am going to strain the muscles around my eyes from rolling them so much thanks to you.”

He lets out a loud laugh and then mocks shock “Me?”

I couldn’t help but laugh even though my good mood had soured.

What have I gotten myself into?

I am falling for Landon, but at what cost?

It is only my second day.

I am tired and probably just over reacting!

That’s it.

Gi almost skipped over shortly after.

“Someone get a phone number?” I asked even though you could see on her face she did!

“Maybe…” she beamed.

I linked my arm with hers. “OK, tell me everything on the way home.”

“Hell no, not with him listening in.” she motioned to Leo, who was clearly now looking for the guy. Good to know it isn’t just me he is over protective of! “Will tell you later, promise!”

“Good!”

We drove back home in relative silence and I could feel Leo watching me, but I just ignored him.

I had them drop me straight back at my place and declined all offers to have a few drinks with them.

I didn’t really feel like talking to anyone right now, I just needed some space.

Pretty positive that Landon wouldn’t be home for a while, I decided to have a nice relaxing bath. It seemed to be a new tradition at the moment, a bath as soon as I got home.

I got to the ensuite and just stared at the bath though. It felt like too much effort for the mood I was in.

After standing in the doorway just staring at the bath for god knows how long, my brain finally woke up a bit to decide to just have a lie down. I crawled in under the covers and hugged the pillow tight.

I am the china doll.

I can’t even talk to another man.

How far will that go?

Will it end up being that I am not allowed to even talk to a male shop attendant?

Will I loose myself that way?

Become the quiet little mouse, the dutiful girlfriend that is only seen and not heard from.

Will it end up like we were in the 1800’s?

Is this under Landon’s direction or what they believe is the right thing to do?

My head’s swimming with my thoughts, making my chest tighter and tighter.

NO!

Now I know I am being stupid and overthinking everything!

i***t!

I need to go for a walk!

I flung the covers back and marched out of the house and down to the beach. I easily found a path and just smiled and said hi to all the guards I saw. They just nodded back and kept going although still keeping their eyes on me.

Once I got to the beach, I took a deep breath in, took my shoes off and stood in the shallow water.

People always say the sea is relaxing. The salt air cleaning and the sounds of the crashing waves were calming and it was absolutely true. It was exactly what I needed.

Landon had said in the past to always talk to him, so tonight when he gets home I am going to negotiate my rules.

Yes, negotiate as I am terrible when it comes to confrontation and I know any demands I try will turn into a negotiation.

The last 2 days were great but I need to make sure I don’t feel trapped and well belittled like I did today.

I know Leo didn’t mean it that way, but it was how I felt in the end. It took me a good while of staring at the waves to work out why I was so upset by what he said.

They are all just protective as I am new to their world, but I still need to have my voice.

After stewing on everything and walking up and down the beach, I was finally back to feeling like myself.

I sat down on the sand, still not ready to go back, and pulled out my phone.

I took some pictures of the sea in front of me or the ocean. I have no clue about the difference! Sending the pictures to my family and friends telling them all is going well… since I am just over reacting!

I was busy messaging Kylie back when I heard someone walking up behind me. I turned slightly, enough to see Landon’s worried face. He was still in his full suit looking ever the gorgeous god that he is.

“Hey!” I smiled at him.

He sat behind me, bringing his big legs either side of me and pulled me into him. His arms wrapped around me as he rested his head on my shoulder.

“You OK?” he asked as he kissed the side of my head.

“Yeah!”

“What happened?”

“Leo being over protective and me feeling like s**t because of it then being an i***t and overreacting.”

“You’re not an i***t and it’s only because he cares.”

“I know!” I let out a sigh. “I’ve been independent and looking after myself for a long time. All this gets overwhelming at times and it just made me feel… small. Like a child that can’t look after herself. Like everything, all my independence, all of… me will be stripped away.”

He moved around so my legs were over one of his and he was half turned so he could see my face. “No!” he moved some of the hair that was whipping into my face behind my ear. “We can be over protective since we don’t want you to change! Everything we do is so your colour always shines in our darkness, in MY darkness.”

“I am still getting used to all the guns everywhere and you know I prefer to be able to reject a guy myself.”

He chuckles and k****s me on the forehead, holding me tight. “Oh I know.”

I leaned in and just held him as we sat in silence for a bit.

“How was your day?”

“Yeah so so. Better now!”

“Cheesy!”

“Always!”