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❝'𝘾𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙗𝙖𝙗𝙮 𝙙𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙖 𝙗𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙡𝙮
𝙎𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙮𝙨, "𝙄 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙢𝙚."❞

𝘴𝘏𝘦, 𝘡𝘢𝘺𝘯

「𝑵𝑰𝑪𝑶𝑳𝑨」

𝑬𝑳𝑺𝑨'𝑺 𝑫𝑬𝑨𝑻𝑯 𝑯𝑨𝑫 𝑰𝑴𝑷𝑨𝑪𝑻𝑬𝑫 𝑴𝑬 𝑨 𝑳𝑶𝑻. Not as much as Bella but it was hard to realise that she was gone. She was gone forever. I understand how Bella feels. Cause I lost Rio thinking and still believing that I was the one to blame for everything that happened.

''RIO?'' I called pulling my hair. ''RIO WHERE ARE YOU?'' I called again hoping to get an answer but nothing. I walked slowly to an empty room and dropped my gun when I saw Rio holding his stomach.

''Rio.'' I rushed his way and kneeled down causing him to wince. He was losing a lot of blood. ''We have to get you at the hospital.'' I said and helped him up. ''I'm fine.'' He said and I looked at him. He was beaten yet he didn't complain.

''You're not fine you need to go at the hospital.'' I said. ''Nico they're here leave.'' He said and winced again. ''I'm not fucking leaving dude. I'm not leaving you here like this.'' I said. Just then gunshots were heard and I fell with Rio.

We were both on the ground trying to protect ourselves from the bullets. I tried to reach my gun and when I did I started shooting back. Rio also kneeled and took my second gun and started shooting.

Suddenly the gunshots came to an end and I let out a breath I was holding. ''NICO!'' I looked at Rio and spotted a guy behind us. I aimed my gun at him but he shoot first and smirked walking off. But I didn't feel pain.

I turned at Rio and dropped my gun for the second time when I noticed a second bullet right through his chest. ''RIO.'' I cried and he fell on the ground groaning. ''Rio Rio hey.'' I said. ''Come on brother stay with me please.'' I cried. ''Nico.. take care of my mother please. Don't make her feel alone.'' He said causing me to shake my head.

''Stop stop you'll be fine I'll get you at the hospital now.'' I said and wiped my tears. ''J-Justin I trust you. I know you will take care of her. You'll be her second son.'' He said and I looked down. ''Sin City is our home and Justin is our leader.'' He smiled and showed his tattoo that every man of Sin City has before closing his eyes.

''No No No.'' I cried when I realized he was gone. He was really gone.

I washed my face and breathed heavily at the memory of Rio dying in my arms. I wiped my face with a towel then walked out of the bathroom. I made my way downstairs where everyone was having breakfast.

"Good morning." I said taking my seat. Everyone said a good morning back at me and I started eating even though I wasn't that hungry.

"Nico don't disappear again after breakfast we have work today." Alexander said and I sighed. "Can't it wait? I'll have to do something real quick. I won't take long." I said and Zain looked at me knowing I was talking about Bella.

"Uhm yeah me and Nico have to deal with something. It won't take us long." He said and I smiled softly.

I know he has my back always and I have his. Always.

"Okay fine but hurry." Alexander said pointing at us. "We will." I said and after I was done eating I stood up and greeted mum with a kiss on the cheek then walked outside with Zain following.

"Thanks bro." I said. "No problem. I'll go grab a coffee while you do whatever." He said and I chuckled. "I'll just drive Bella at work. I do it everyday." I said and he smiled. "You're whipped you know that right?" He asked.

"Hmm. Just for Bella." I smirked and made my way towards the car. Zain shook his head and got in the car as well.

I dropped Zain at a coffee shop and bought a tea for Bella before pulling over her apartment. I stepped out of the car and just then Bella walked out of the building causing me to smile.

"Hey beautiful." I said placing a soft kiss on her lips. She smiled and looked at me. "Hey. You came." She smiled wider.

I'm glad Bella was getting a little better. Sure Elsa's death was hard to deal with but crying all day won't bring her back. Nothing can bring her back anymore. 

"Of course. I'll always come." I said and she chuckled. "Cheesy." She said and got in the car. I shook my head and got in as well. "Your tea my Bella." I said handing her the cup. She smiled and thanked me kissing my cheek.

I then put my seatbelt and started driving. "So I was thinking maybe when I pick you up from work we can go out. What do you say?" I asked. "We'll see." Bella said and shrugged. "You're once again playing it hard to get Miss Bella?" I teased and she laughed softly causing me to smile.

Music to my ears. That explained her cute laugh.

"If I'm not really tired then sure we can go somewhere." She shrugged and I grinned. We arrived at the hospital and I got out of the car opening the car door for Bella.

She stopped out holding the cup of tea. "I'll see you later then." I said and she smiled nodding. "I'll see you later Nico." She said softly and got on her tippy toes placing a soft kiss on my lips. "That's not a proper kiss." I said and grabbed her by her waist pulling her close to me.

"Nico we're in front of the hospital." She yelled whispered causing me to chuckle. "So what?" I whispered. "Aren't you my girlfriend?" I added and she blushed softly. "Whatever." She muttered and I smiled leaning in kissing her.

She kissed me back smiling through it. We pulled away and I smiled pecking her nose causing her to scrunch it up in a cute way. "I'll see you after work." I said. "You don't have to always leave your work and drive me around Nico." She said. "I want to. Let me do that okay?" I said softly brushing her hair causing her to smile and nod.

"Okay." She whispered. "Now go or you'll be late." I chuckled. "I'm gonna blame you if I get late." She said and kissed my cheek before walking away. "See you later." She called and I smiled as I watched her walk in the hospital.

I heard my phone and answered. "Say it Zain." I said getting in the car. "Thomas is here. He has information for Theodore. You have to come." He said. "Where are you?" I asked putting my seatbelt on. "Main club." He said.

"I'll be there in ten." I said and ended the call. Just as I predicted I arrived at the club in ten minutes. I got out of the car and made my way inside. I walked upstairs in my office where Zain, Thomas and Alexander were.

"So I'm listening what did you find out?" I asked Thomas as I rested against my desk. "Theodore is in Brazil. I found his address." Thomas said and handed me a piece of paper. "Good job." I smirked.

"Brazil? What the hell?" Zain frowned. "I think we're going on a little vacation my brothers." Alexander said and I smirked. "I think so too." I said and patted Thomas shoulder. "Good job Thomas. You can go but hey. Tomorrow come over you're gonna help the guys here at the club." I said and he nodded.

"Yes sir." He said and left the office. I looked down at the piece of paper that had written on it Theodore's address. I just want to get over this job.

"Okay inform the rest. We're going to Brazil." I said and Alexander nodded. "I'll go call the rest you think about who are we taking with us." Alexander pointed at me and I nodded. He walked out of the office and Zain looked at me.

"So how's things going with Bella?" He grinned. "Great actually. She's still hurting though. She lost a pretty close person." I said and he nodded. "When are we officially meeting her?" He smirked. "Zain shut up man. Get up we need to plan the whole thing." I said and walked out of the office with Zain following.

"What do we have to plan? We'll go kill Theodore take our money and leave. Simple." He shrugged and I looked at him. "Zain police is not stupid. If we make it known we're in Brazil and next thing Theodore is found dead they'll have their suspicion that we did it. I'm sure that fucker Ross is trying to find something to lock us up." I said causing him to sigh.

"Okay you're right. We do need to plan." He muttered and I nodded. "Let's go." I said and pushed him softly. We walked out of the club and got in the car. After grabbing ourselves coffee we went home and walked in dads office.

"So he's spending our money in Brazil with probably some bitches?" Leo asked. "Most likely yeah." I said. "How do we know Thomas is telling the truth?" Sam asked. "I double checked. Theodore is really in Brazil. Now we just have to go and take our money back." I said.

"But you need to somehow make it as if you didn't go so police doesn't get suspicious." Dad said and I nodded. "Exactly." I said and Vince sighed. "How are we gonna do that?" He asked.

I know for sure police ain't stupid. They have their eyes on us. The good thing is that we have a lot of people that are on our side. They give us information if it's safe to do some stuff we do without police being on our ass 24/7.

"Business trip. We'll say we're going to London for a meeting. We'll have some alibi there and they can cover for us." I said.

"That's actually good." Dad said pointing at me. "It's a plan then." Leo said. "I guess it is." Zain said and smirked. "Brazil here we come." He grinned.

"Zain this is not a vacation kind of thing stay focused." Dad said standing up. "When am I not focused father?" Zain asked. "Do you really want me to answer that?" Dad asked causing us to laugh. "Not funny." Zain frowned.

I was kind of upset that I had to go to Brazil. That meant leaving Bella for a few days. And I didn't like that.

"Who are we taking with us?" Vince asked crossing his arms. "Jason, Flynn, Emilio, Reed and Harry." I said and everyone agreed.

I drove by a flower shop and bought a single rose for Bella before driving at the hospital and wait for her to come out. I stepped out of the car and grabbed a cigarette.

I was too stressed right now. I couldn't help myself. It was the first time I was leaving Bella behind. Staying away from her for days. Man I didn't even want to think about it.

Once I was done smoking I threw the cigarette away and smiled when I saw Bella walk my way. "I'm so tired." She groaned and just hugged me causing me to smile. "Well hello to you too gorgeous." I said and she smiled looking up at me.

"Hi mad man." She grinned. I smiled and kissed her softly before pulling away. "This is for you." I said and she smiled widely. "Thank you." She said and kissed my cheek. I smiled and opened the car door for her.

Ten minutes later we arrived at Bella's apartment and I followed her. I got in her apartment and took a seat on the couch. "We need to talk about something." I said once Bella sat next to me on the couch.

"Let me guess. You're tired of me already and are breaking up with me. I understand you'll say it's not you it's me." She joked and I laughed shaking my head. "Bella I'm not leaving you. It's not that easy getting rid of me." I said poking her nose.

"Hmm. So what is it?" She asked resting her chin on her palm looking at me. "I'll have to go to London for business. I'll be away for a couple days. Two days I think." I said and she smiled softly. "That's all? Okay. Of course you'll go work is important." She said and I nodded rubbing the back of her hand softly.

"I'll just miss you." I shrugged causing her to smile widely. "Of course you will. You'll miss picking me up and driving me to work. Basically being my personal driver." She said and I laughed causing her to laugh as well.

"When are you leaving?" She asked. "Tomorrow. Bright and early." I answered. "Awe so soon?" She pouted. "We still have some time to spend together."  I smirked pulling her close to me.

Our lips inches away. Our eyes locked. Our hearts beating with the same rhythm.

Fuck. I'm in love. I'm in love with Isabella Ricci.

"I'm not ready for that kind of time." She said softly and pulled away. "It's okay. I don't wanna pressure you." I said and she smiled softly. "But we can still watch movies and have dinner." I said and she nodded. She leaned in and wrapped her arms around my neck kissing me.

I kissed her back wrapping my arms around her waist pulling her on my lap. I licked her bottom lip causing her to moan and allow my tongue in. She left soft moans that were driving me crazy.

We pulled away trying to catch our breaths. "I'll go order something for us." She said and I nodded licking my lips. "I'll pick the movie." I said and she smiled nodding. "I'll be right back." Bella said getting off my lap and walking in the kitchen.

We were now laying on the couch watching some movie after we had our dinner.

Bella had her head on my chest and I looked down at her while her eyes focused on the screen. Her eyes suddenly looked in mine and I immediately smiled. "You don't like the movie?" She asked.

"I rather look at you. I can't help it. You have my whole attention." I said softly causing her to blush. "Why are you like this?" She asked hiding her face causing me to snort. "I'm just stating facts habibti." I said.

"Come sei così perfetto?" She asked making me lick my lips. I loved the way she spoke Italian.

How are you so perfect?

"Non sono perfetto. Tu lo sei." I said rubbing her cheek with my thumb.

I'm not perfect. You are.

"I still believe you're perfect." She said and kissed my jaw.

If only she knew I was far away from perfect. I just smiled softly and kissed her forehead. "Come on get some sleep. You need it." I said and she rested her head back on my chest closing her eyes.

"Will you be here when I open my eyes?" She asked softly. "I sure will." I said and kissed the top of her head. "Good night Issie." I whispered. "Goodnight Nico." She whispered and that was it.

I closed my eyes before putting an alarm and fell asleep.

When I heard the alarm I groaned and rubbed my eyes before opening them. Bella wasn't there causing me to frown and sit up. "Issie?" I called. "In the kitchen." I heard her say. It was five am and I had to go in a few.

I walked in the kitchen and Bella was setting the table. "What are you doing up at this time?" I asked. "I wanted to prepare breakfast before you go." She smiled making me smile softly. "Now go wash your hands and get here. Hurry or you'll miss your flight." She said and I nodded.

I walked in the bathroom washing my hands and brushing my teeth. Bella had an extra toothbrush for me. She said she had bought it once by accident but I think she lied. She definitely bought it for me. And not by accident.

I walked back in the kitchen and hugged Bella from behind kissing her cheek. "You're amazing." I muttered. "I know. Now take a seat." She said and I chuckled doing as I was told.

I took a seat and just when Bella was ready to take a seat I grabbed her waist and pulled her on my lap causing her to giggle. "Nico you won't be able to eat like this." She said. "I'm just fine." I said and started feeding her.

I didn't really want this to end. But sadly I had to go. "Call me if anything happens. No matter what time it is. Also take care of yourself okay?" I said and Bella nodded. "I will I promise." She smiled softly.

I could feel she didn't want me to go. Hell I didn't want to go. But I had to.

"I'll call you." I said and she nodded. I placed my hand on her cheek and kissed her softly. Bella kissed me back our lips moving in perfect sync.

She pulled away and placed her fingers on my lips. "I'll wait for you here." She smiled. "I'll come as fast as I finish work I promise." I said and she nodded. She wrapped her arms around my waist hugging me taking me by surprise.

I wrapped my arms around her and kissed her head while hugging her. "I'll miss you." I whispered. "I'll miss you too." Bella whispered and pulled away. "I'll see you soon." I said and pecked her lips once more before turning to leave.

"Nico?" I turned looking at Bella. "Be careful please okay?" She said softly causing me to smile. "I will I promise." I said before walking off.

I walked out of the apartment and walked over at Mike. "I'll be gone as you know. You won't leave Bella alone. You will keep an eye on her at all times. No one and I mean no one will get near her. Be careful." I said pointing at him. "I'll protect her with my life brother." Mike said and I nodded patting his shoulder.

I then went at my penthouse and grabbed a few stuff I needed then met everyone in the private jet.

"About time. We've been waiting for hours." Vince frowned and I rolled my eyes. "Shut up. I'm just on time." I said and took my seat next to Zain. "Where were you last night?" Alexander asked.

"At my penthouse. Why?" I asked obviously lying. "Just asking. You didn't show up home so." He shrugged. "Hmm." I muttered and buckled up.

"Oh fuck not again." Zain said covering his eyes. "Unbelievable man. You're scared of planes. Zain De Luca scared of planes. Who would of thought?" I asked.

"So you all trust this thing? This can fall at any time. Do you have any idea how many planes have fell? Huh? I'm too young to die. And I don't wanna die like this." He cried causing me to roll my eyes.

I called the flight attendant to bring Zain a glass of whiskey with a sleeping pill. That's what we always did. And boom Zain would wake up when we arrived. That way he didn't bitch at us and we didn't got a headache from him.

"I think I'm having a heart attack." He said when we were now on the air. He rubbed his chest and I handed him the glass of whiskey.

"Calm down. Just drink this." I said and Leo chuckled shaking his head. Zain grabbed the glass and gulped the drink down at once. I just grabbed my laptop and checked a few emails. A few deals and stuff.

This was going to be one hell of a long flight. Around thirteen hours and fifty minutes. Too fucking long.

I sighed scratching the back of my neck. Once I was done with work I grabbed the book I hadn't finished yet and continued reading.

"Yo wanna play a game?" Sam asked. "No. All your games are stupid and pervy." I said. "What? That's not true. Okay just shut up man." He frowned and I chuckled. "What game you wanna play?" Leo asked. "Scrabble." Sam said taking the scrabble board game he had took with him.

"You know how to play scrabble?" I joked and he rolled his eyes. "I'm not that stupid." He muttered causing me to laugh. "I know I was joking." I said.

"Well let's just play I guess." Alexander shrugged. We all agreed to play. Zain though was fast asleep and was snoring a little getting on my nerves.

"How's London?" Bella asked. "Cloudy. You know." I said cursing at myself for lying at her. "Dress well. Don't get sick." She said worried and I smiled. "Don't worry about me. How are you feeling?" I asked.

"I'm good. I just miss you." She said softly making me smile. "Hmm. I miss you too habibti. I'll be home in no time. I promise." I said. "Okay." She said and I was sure she had a soft smile playing on her lips even though I couldn't see her. 

I heard a voice on the background and Bella sighed. "Nico I have to go. I'm at work. I'll talk to you later." She said. "Okay Issie I'll talk to you later. Bye." I said and ended the call sighing.

I looked over at Zain and rolled my eyes. "Zain get up we're leaving." I said walking his way. "Zain get the fuck up man we're leaving." I said. "ZAIN!" I shook him and he sat up taking the gun from under his pillow aiming it in front of him. "What happened?" He asked and I gasped.

"Oha dude you sleep with a fucking gun under your pillow?" I asked. "What? We need to protect ourselves at all times." He shrugged lazily. "You're a psycho." I muttered. "Now get up we need to go. You've been sleeping for hours." I said. "Yeah I didn't get to sleep all night because someone was on the phone with his girlfriend." He said.

"Whatever Zain. I'll be waiting for you downstairs." I said and left the suite.

I made my way out of the hotel and got in the car we had rented.

I was going to check Theodore's mansion with Zain so we could see how we were going to get in.

Zain finally got in the car eating a French toast. "I can't believe you always find time to eat." I muttered and shook my head before driving off.

Moments later we arrived at the mansion where Theodore was staying. The security was tight. I got out of the car and Zain followed. "Where are you going dude?" he yell whispered and I just walked at the back of the mansion.

"Text the rest. Tell them to come at the back of the mansion. I found a way to get in." I smirked once I saw there were no guards at the back or cameras.

Zain did as I said and I climbed the yard and jumped. He did the same and winced making me look at him. "I think I broke my leg." He cried. "Shut up Zain. You're so overdramatic." I yell whispered. He groaned and we made our way towards the building.

I noticed the balcony door of a bedroom was open and I smirked. "This is a sign." I said.

"A sign that we will die?" He muttered. "I don't understand how you're a De Luca man. I swear." I said looking at him. "How are we getting in?" He asked ignoring my comment.

"We're climbing." I said as it was the most obvious thing. "What? Nico no way. I'm scared of heights." He said. "It's time to get over it." I said. "Dude—"

I started climbing until I reached the balcony. I looked down at Zain and signaled for him to climb.

"Let me die already." He said dramatically causing me to roll my eyes. He finally reached the balcony and let out a breath.

We took our guns out and walked in. We were in a bedroom. Probably a guest room. We walked out of there and looked for Theodore.

I opened a door and found Theodore there getting a massage from a woman. "Well well well." I smirked. He immediately stood up and looked at us.

"Get out." I said referring to the woman that was there. "You heard him. Go." Zain repeated. "Oh and if you don't wanna end up like this man don't mention shit to anyone. You heard me?" He asked causing the woman to nod her head terrified. "Good. Now leave." Zain mumbled and she rushed away.

"If you kill me you won't get out of here alive." Theodore said and I smiled. I heard gunshots and I was sure my brothers had arrived.

"You say? Listen Theodore you can't take our money and buy this mansion have women become your slaves. Buy cars, security. With OUR MONEY." I hissed aiming my gun on his forehead.

"I'm sorry. I'm sorry please forgive me." He begged getting on his knees. Fear of death makes people change their attitude real quick.

"I'm sorry Nicola. It won't happen again." He begged. He was desperate. He wanted to live.

"Well you should have thought about that before stealing our money and trying to fool us. Now it's late." I said and Zain looked around the room to find the safe case.

When he did he smirked. "Bingo." I turned and looked at him. "You can't fool a De Luca. See you in hell Theodore Castillo." I said and shoot him. He fell dead and I turned at Zain that took our money out of the safe case.

"Just in time." Alexander said walking in smirking. "We have to get going before police arrives." Leo said. "Did you destroy the cameras?" I asked. "You're talking with pros here bro." Vince said and I chuckled.

"We can go then." I said and walked out of there first.

Now that this is finally over.. I get to go home to Bella.