said. She rubbed the sting out of her warmed left buttock. Lorenzo moistened his lips with eyes glued to her ass. He buttoned his shirt. His gaze lingered on the lower half of her body as if trying to decide on temptation.
“We made a baby last night. I feel it!” he grabbed his dick and tugged it at her. God her body hurt. He wasn’t great in the beginning, but after he showered and joined her in bed, her tiger had returned. Her pussy hurt so bad she found it hard to close her legs. Marietta rolled over laughing. She stretched her arms above her head so her breasts lifted, nipples peaked, and her belly flattened. She parted her thighs in a suggestive manner. She didn’t mind a little discomfort with her morning loving, just as long as she had more of him.
“Do you want to try again to be sure?” she teased.
The offer put a sly smile to his mouth. She knew he was tempted. He paused and then blinked out of his lust. “Later. Definitely later,” he said and walked way from the bed.
Marietta rose on her elbows. “What time is it? Come back to bed now. I’m serious. I’m sick of this, Lo. You owe me more time.”
“Can’t. I want to meet with Carlo first thing. Need to straighten something out with him. And plus I have a few calls to make before Dominic wakes and is riding my ass.”
Marietta turned over and pulled the sheet to cover her nudity. “I thought you would take me to the airport to pick up Shae?”
“Send a car for her.” Lorenzo replied.
“She’s flying into Napoli!” Marietta shouted. “The girl has never been out of the States. I need to meet her there.”
“Don’t bust my balls!” He threw up his hand and walked away. Marietta watched him march around the room in search of something. He was dressed except for his shoes. He turned and went to the dresser drawer.
“Wait!” she yelped. He ignored her. He found a pair of socks in the bottom drawer instead of opening the top one. Her heart started beating again. She watched him put on his socks and shoes and tried to mask her discomfort. How could she have been so careless as to leave her pills in the top drawer?
“I’ll tell Renaldo to take you to Napoli. Gio and I have business to tend to here. Santo arrives today. It’s a very important day. Gio needs me.”
“Oh? Santo’s out of prison?” she asked.
“Been out for a week. The motherfucker has disrespected Gio by not coming sooner,” Lorenzo grumbled.
“You know we leave for Milano this evening. Will I see you before?” she asked.
“Ring Villa Rosso when you return from picking up your friend. I’ll meet her and you can give me my afternoon snack,” he winked.
Marietta threw her pillow at him. He stood, grabbed his watch from the dresser and walked out. As soon as the door closed she bolted from the bed, rushing to the dresser. With him gone the past few weeks she’d been careless. She pulled open the top drawer and there on top of her undergarments was her pack of birth control pills. She quickly took one and swallowed the pill dry. Marietta closed her eyes and exhaled. She tried on numerous times to muster the courage to explain to Lorenzo the reasons why she wouldn’t be a good mother. But he’d never listen. It was easier to pretend for now.
She looked down at the pills and felt the stab of regret. How could she deny her sweetheart the only thing he’d ever asked of her? Lorenzo was her world. There had to be a compromise. But what? She prayed with everything in her she’d find the strength to make him understand.
Fabiana’s
Milano – Italy
“Ciao a tutti!” Catalina greeted her staff. She passed her coat off to Mateo. He kissed her on both cheeks and fell in step at her side. Though the hour was very early her staff was up and bustling. Mirabella would arrive that evening, and possibly stop by before the office closed. Though if Giovanni was with her, Catalina doubted it. Everything had to be perfect just in case. “Sorry I’m late.