Chapter 55
Sebastian
I walk into Manitellie’s, the most amazing Italian restaurant in the city, passing by the hostess when her annoying voice pierces my ears. “Excuse me, excuse me sir”
I turn around, glaring in her direction. She can’t be more than 20, her voice still sounding like a childish cartoon character. She’s got medium brown hair with curls just brushing past her shoulders and light green eyes. Cute in an innocent, kind of girl-next-door way. I raise my eyebrow at her in my usually ‘what the fuck do you want’ manner.
“Did you have a reservation? You can’t just walk in here without one” she says matter-of-factly.
Oh this is going to be fun I think to myself before replying “Oh no? This isn’t a seat yourself kind of establishment?”
She grimaces, making me smirk. It’s definitely not a seat yourself kind of establishment. The Manitellies have owned this place since before we were born. It’s one of the most prestigious restaurants around with a waiting list over a month long. The owners also happen to be one of my best friends' parents.
This hostess must be new. Anyone else here would know exactly who I am and wouldn’t even think about questioning my presence. Before she gets a chance to respond, another voice cuts in from behind me. “Uffa! For heaven's sake girl, don’t you know who this is?!?” Andre's mother exclaims.
I turn around and grab Maria in a hug, lifting her and spinning her before setting her back down and noticing the hostess’s face has gone stark white. “Mama Maria, you look beautiful as ever,” I say, complimenting her.
She swats at me “Enough of that Sebastian, Andre and the rest are waiting for you in the private room.”
Without a second thought I head to the back room, passing through a doorway with two guards standing watch. Nodding at them I enter to find Andre, his younger brother Antonio, and their two cousins Felix and Alexander.
“What took so long?” Andre asks
“The hostess didn’t know who I was,” I reply, pulling out a chair.
“Oh that sexy little new girl?” Felix says grinning
“She’s spicy as fuck” Alexander comments “I can’t wait to get my hands on that one.”
“You’re not getting your hands anywhere near the new girl” Antonio grits out .
I lift my eyebrow at Andre but he just shakes his head smirking. Clearly the new girl is a touchy subject and frankly I don’t give a fuck so I jump right in. “I need your help boys. A favor only someone in your line of work can help with.”
I jump into our investigations, leaving out minor details, and catch them up on what’s happened in the last month before finishing with what I’m really wanting…that little fucking weasel Nate Green.
“I don’t know man,” Antonio says, blowing out a breath. “Lockhart’s got his hand in a lot of shit with people in the skin trade. If we aren’t careful we could piss off a lot of clients.”
“I’ll worry about Lockhart. I just want Nate. I’ll keep your names out of everything. No one will know you guys are involved.”
Antonio runs his hand through his hair. “This is dangerous” he states.
“I’ll pay triple your normal fee,” I respond quickly.
Alexander and Felix both look at Antonio in silent communication.
“You love this girl,” Antonio states. It’s not a question. Just a simple statement.
“If spending every waking breath I have searching out the man who hurt her so I can send him into the afterlife while relishing in his pain is love, then yes, I love her,” I say with so much force I even surprise myself .
Andre looks at me in surprise but doesn’t say anything else. He’s not usually much for words anyway but I’ve known him long enough to know what he’s thinking. I am fucked in every sense of the word but god, do I enjoy it.
“Ok, we will do it.” Antonio responds.
“Fantastic” I say, getting up and shaking his hand.
Andre gets up with me, slapping my back.
“Are you handling our other problem?” He asks his brother over his shoulder.
“Of course I am,” Antonio grunts.
A man is pushed through the door and to his knees with his hand tied behind his back. The last thing I see as we exit is Alexander standing over him with a gun touching his forehead while Antonio spits out “Tratidore!”
‘Traitor’ I think to myself. Not my business.
We leave passing by the hostess and I notice she doesn’t look me in the eye. “Have a nice day Mr. Manitellie and Mr. Bolt,” she says in a sickly sweet voice, no doubt laced with a bit of sarcasm.
Andre rolls his eyes and neither of us respond to her.
“My brother and cousins are going to have their hands full with that one.” Andre states.
“All of them?” I question, causing both of us to chuckle. “How long are you in town for this time Andre?” I ask him, changing the subject.
“A few weeks. I have a few things to take care of before heading back to Naples. ”
“I’ll have Jamison catch you up on a potential client in Sicily. Apparently they are willing to pay a pretty penny to make a few charges against their son disappear here in the states. If there’s nothing else for tonight, I think I’ll head back to my little mouse.”
Andre smirks. “Have a good night Fratello,” before slapping my back in a hug and walking back inside.
I get home to find Xavier and Corrine on the couch in the living room watching a movie. Riley is asleep on the other couch and I smile to myself. It’s about time she left the bedroom. Hopefully she will start to feel more like herself soon. Grabbing her up, bridal style, I carry her to my bedroom and place her down on my bed, careful not to wake her. She throws her arm up above her head and twists her body, causing her sleep shirt to ride up, showing her lacy panties. I run my thumb over her bottom lip, and she moans, causing my dick to stir to life.
Fuck this girl is going to be the death of me, I think, and groan, adjusting myself. Time for a shower.
Grabbing sweatpants, I head to the bathroom and start the shower. I jump in, letting the hot water cascade over my head while I lean my arm against the wall. My thoughts suddenly take me back to the night at Lock & Key. My hand absentmindedly strokes my dick, remembering how perfectly Riley’s mouth took it .
Fuck it was so good, how she followed orders with her sexy as fuck mask on. I clench my fist tighter over my dick while I envision Rileys wide eyes as I slam my dick to the back of her throat over and over, watching her struggle for breath. Before I know it my cock is emptying itself all over the shower wall while I let out a low groan. A sound suddenly catches my attention, causing me to look towards the bathroom door. It’s slightly ajar but there’s no one there.
That’s weird, I think to myself, I could have sworn I closed it. I dry myself off and throw on my sweats, heading back into the bedroom. Riley is fast asleep so I head out to the living room. I have a few things to discuss with Xavier anyway.