THE MAFIA’S CAPTIVE ANGEL

“Sei bellissima principessa.” Sin said while placing his hand in mine. He leans down, his lips beside my ear, as he whispered softly. “Ready”. He backed away, looking at me, while I nodded. “Okay, let’s go. I’m driving. ” He wrapped his arms around my waist, and we started walking outside.

Today Sin was dressed in something warm with a blue jacket just like mine. I waved goodbye to Samantha and Zoey on our way out. I already apologized to Samantha for my sudden outburst, but she waved it off, saying she understood that I couldn’t control my hormones due to the pregnancy.

When we got outside, I saw a Bugatti La Voiture Noire parked in front. Sin pressed the key button to open the car, and we both got in. He had one hand on the wheel and the other on my thigh.

“We are going snowboarding first.” Sin looked at me.

“I have never been snowboarding before.”

“It will be fun; I’m here to help you.”

The drive to the ski site was nearly an hour and the half, but once we got to our destination, Sin had helped me out of the car and I was awed by the crowd in front of me.Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

Sin brought out two different sets of gloves, goggles, and gears. He helped with the gear, putting it on me with the gloves and goggles.

After getting suited up, we went to join the line because there were a lot of people. I know it was easy for us to get to the first line with Sin’s connection, but that would be cheating since these people had been here before us. After thirty minutes of sitting and waiting, it finally got to our turn, so I stood up with my gear on, along with Sin.

“If you go first, I will be behind you.” I nodded, letting out a shaky breath as I stared down the mountain. I was beyond nervous.

I let out a sigh, then gave him one last look before going down the mountain. I screamed out loud, first from fright and then later from excitement. Sin followed after me like he promised and couldn’t stop the smile on my face when I finally landed.

I clapped in excitement when Sin landed, a smirk adorning his handsome face. We carried on snowboarding, staying for an hour and thirty minutes, with the both of us just having fun and laughing.

“So where are we going?” We were back in the car, driving to our next destination. but Sin, being as stubborn as he can be sometimes, refused to let me in on what he had planned for us next.

“That’s for me to know and for you to find out.”

“Why do you have to be so mysterious?” I pouted.

“Admit it; you love it.” I rolled my eyes at this but smiled because I knew he was right.

We drove for quite some time in comfortable silence, and I had fallen asleep in the midst of the ride. It was when I felt a hand tap my shoulder softly, did my eyes fluttered open, as I tried stifling out a yawn, before turning to glance at Sin.

“We are here, amore.” I looked out the window, and all I could see were tall trees and bushes. I turned to Sin with a questionable look, but he just shrugged his shoulders with a smile on his face before stepping out of the car, and I followed suit.

“This is as far as I can go. We still need to go up the hill.” Sin said, pointing to the small pathway.

“How far is it from here?” I was a little bit sceptical, I wasn’t sure if it was safe walking this path, especially since the night was drawing near.

“It’s not that far, trust me.” He held his hand out for me to take.

Letting out a sigh, and I put my hand in his as we both walked up the pathway. Just like he had said, he didn’t take too long before the both of us stopped in front of a lake; with the fabulous view of gardens that lined the shores.

“It’s really beautiful up here.”

“My dad used to take me out here once in a while. Sometimes we spend the night here, just the two of us. It was always peaceful, and coming here with him, had been a part of the happy memory i have of him. It had been in this very lake I had first tasted torta rustica, and that became our favorite food to eat whenever we came here. During the weekdays, the whole family gathers around here, getting away from whatever stress or problems we may have while having fun. Those were the times I spent with my family without the drama; he made it so easy.”

“It’s nice that you have such wonderful memories of your dad to remember. My mom and my dad were just the same. On weekends, we had a family game night where we invited our friends and neighbours, while we played against each other. On other days, we have a barbecue night and just relax. I must say, I miss them. They always manage to brighten up every place they step into. I really, really miss them,” I say truthfully.

“I understand you; I feel the same way about my dad.” Sin stated this and looked at me.

“I know you already ate breakfast, and it might be way past lunch time, but still, I wanted you to try this torta rustica.” He said this before taking the cover off the plates.

It looked like a brisee or puff pastry shell concealing pure vegetables blended with soft cheese, crispy bacon bits, and caramelized onions, with a beaten egg to hold it all together.

I was curious to know how it tasted like, since this was what he had with his father during their time here. I took a bite of the snack and almost moaned at how great it tasted.

Sin who had been gauging my reaction, had a smile on his face when he saw the satisfied look on my face.

” I know you would like it.” He says, handing me another one, to which I gladly take.

We both took a seat on the grass, watching the sunset, as we ate the torta rustica, the both of us talking about random things. We talked about our likes and dislikes, and after some time, we decided to go into the cabin, which was at the back of the lake.

It was a beautiful, cosy house with a nice fireplace, a patio, and a wonderful fairy tale view of the lake.

“Wow, the interior really looks good.” I compliment you, looking around the cabin.

“Yes, my dad was in charge of choosing the design. He wanted something unique, something he knew my mom would be pleased at. That was how much he loved her.” Sin says

“Your Dad, what really happened the night he died? I know you were kidnapped.” I asked; I was curious to know what had happened. Zoey had already told me the basics, but no one knew exactly what really went on, except for Sin, which had caused him to changed drastically, from what have been told.

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Translation

Sei bellissima principessa You look beautiful, princess.