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𝐃 𝐈 𝐄 𝐆 𝐎 • 𝐆 𝐑 𝐄 𝐂 𝐎

The sun was beginning to rise and we were nearly there. Russia. It was a beautiful place, covered with stunning landscapes. But, some people... The Black Eagles. Are bad people.

"How you feeling Diego?" Luca raises his brow at me as he questions my feelings, I nod and sit up straight. I look out of the window and we're getting closer to landing.

Getting off the plane was simple, not difficult and no one else was around. I messaged Serena telling her I was okay in Russia, Luca called up a taxi which took us to a hotel.

The hotel was glamorous and modern. The lobby was full of light and one in particular which was dangling from the ceiling, the chandelier was massive and gold, the room was surrounded by gold and black with hints of red.

"How may I help you?" The receptionist looks at Luca and then looks at me and begins to bite her bottom lip, I roll my eyes and Luca clears his throat.

"We need a room for awhile, my name is on the list, Luca Russo." She nods and hands over the keys, Luca and I both got into the lift and went up to the last floor which consisted of the 'very important people', but actually it just consisted of those who had the money to afford the views and sightings, in theory I bet its no different to a regular room.

Luca opened the door and right in front of us was an invisible barrier, I moved closer and stared out of the window and looked at the beautiful city. How can a city carry such bad people like Ivan? I know I'm in a mafia too but I don't steal or take people, he probably knows something about my mother.

The room was covered with paintings which were held by golden frames, the room was dust-free, it was perfection. Not one piece of dirt was on the floor. I looked around the room and headed for one out of three bedrooms, I decided to pick the middle sized one. I walked in and smelt the air-freshner in the room and the smell of zingy lemons filled up the room, it smelt refreshing. I took a look around and found a sliding wardrobe, a double bed, a nightstand and a set of draws. The room was styled with the colours black and gold just like the lobby, but the only hints of red was a chair and the runner going across the black duvet cover on the bed.

I decided to test the bed and lay back on it, it was comforting and relaxing, the covers engulfed the coldness from my body. Luca and I decided to sleep from the long journey and rest up before our hunt begins.

𝐒 𝐄 𝐑 𝐄 𝐍 𝐀 • 𝐑 𝐔 𝐒 𝐒 𝐎

It was a long day, all I did was take a walk and kick the stones around, maybe I should meet up with Alice tomorrow? I sulk myself onto my bed and read my phone to see if Diego messaged me anymore... He didn't. I feel so bored and alone. I decide to do something with myself and make myself some food, my mother was out with Nicolas and Maria, they said I could come but I didn't want to.

I made my way to the kitchen and made myself a smoothie, banana and strawberry with a little bit of orange juice. I open the fridge at get a wave of coldness hit me, I attempt to pull out some food but the door knocks.

"I'm coming." I shout and close the fridge. Another knock.

"I said I'm coming!" I shout, not in a horrible way but didn't they hear me? I rolled my eyes and opened the door.

A woman was stood there with a suitcase, her brown hair was curled and her brown eyes sparkled, I looked to see what she was wearing and it was a plain black dress, touching her knees with long sleeves.

"Can I help you?" I asked and raised a brow, she kept looking behind her and gathered up the strength to catch her breath.

"Yes, but could I come in first please?" She pleaded me, I nod and allowed the woman inside.

We both take a seat on the sofas which barely anyone sits on, I made her a cup of coffee which she has already half drank. I can smell her musky perfume from here.

"I'm so sorry to have come to your home like this." She sighs and puts the cup of coffee down on the coffee table.

"That's fine." I said, I didn't want to bombard her with questions, she seems shaken up slightly.

"I'm Serena." I say and smile.

"You're so beautiful Serena! You look just like your mother." My eyebrow raises with confusion.

"My mother?" I question.

"Yes, your mother. I haven't seen her in absolute years." My mind is full of questions that needs to be answered, I've never known of this woman before.

"I'm sorry to seem rude, but... Who are you?" I ask and suddenly feel uncomfortable and awkward.

"Oh honey, I really haven't seen you, last time I did you were a little baby." She sighs and the lining of her lips move and her lips part preparing for a sentence.

"I'm Lia." She said but my mind was still baffled... Who's Lia?

"Oh... Has no one spoken about me?" Her eyes fall to the floor with pure sadness.

"I'm not sure, I'm sorry Lia." I said and look at the floor too, I have no idea who this woman is and I've just allowed her into our house where she could potentially murder me.

"Have you seen my son recently? I know he lives here in Italy but I haven't seen him in so long I'm hoping he hasn't moved away." She looks at me with her brown keen eyes, son? Diego?!

"Wait... Is your son Diego?." I raise a brow as I put all the pieces together.

"Yes!" She screams and tears begin to form in her eyes.

"I haven't seen him in ten long years, I've missed him so much... I've missed every birthday." Her tear falls onto her cheek which is where she wipes it away, I begin to feel a wave of sadness take over my body. It's so heartbreaking that Lia hasn't seen Diego in ten years... She's missed loads of things.

"Have you seen my Diego recently?" she questions me and I nod.

"He and his father has been staying close to us, Diego especially has been helping with my father's mafia. " I say and smile at her, her face lightens and the colour comes back to her cheeks.

"Oh my god, how is your brother?!" She asks me and I chuckle slightly.

"Yes he's good, he's about to have a baby!" I said and she smiled, a wide smile that went from one ear to the other. She was a lovely woman.

"Wow, that's great news! Do they know what they're having?" She leans foward and continues to ask my questions regarding Diego and my family, but she's missed out on so much so I'm not surprised.

"Yes, a baby boy." She claps her hands with excitement.

We talk for awhile more but I remember that Diego isn't even home.

"Um, Diego's in Russia looking for you." I say and her face drops.

"Russia?!" She shrieks, I nod at her and she gasps.

"You can't tell him I'm here, not just yet." I feel guilty by keeping this a secret from Diego, because they're going to search high and low for her and here she is sitting right in front of me... What do I do?

"Lia... I don't know if I can do that, he's arrived in Russia, he won't be back for another week." I said and tried to hold back my feelings, I'd feel awful if I found out my mother was home the whole time and I was wasting my time trying to find her.

"I understand, if you'd like to call him then that's fine... I'm assuming you have his number?" She questions me and I feel the sudden redness appear on my cheeks... Why am I blushing?

"I thought so." She smiled, I showed Lia another guest bedroom to where she can sleep, she hugged me tightly and thanked me.

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Hours went by and I decided to call Diego, trying was an understatement. I couldn't get through to him, four times I tried. After the fifth I decided to call it a night and not bother him, what if I was calling to say I was dying? I roll my eyes and leave my phone in my room, I decided to sit on the sofa with Lia and we picked a film to watch.

"So he's in love with her? But she's dying?" Lia asks and I nod. She gasps at my comment. We focus all of our attention onto the film but the door lock opened.

"That was so fun wasn't it? Serena honey are you okay?" My mum shouts assuming I'm in my room, but she looks at me and finds Lia sitting on the sofa next to me, she drops her bags on the floor and runs to Lia where Lia stands up and they hug one another.

"Lia?!" My mother sobs and let's her go.

"I can't believe it's you!" She starts to cry and tears form in Lia's eyes too.

Lia looks at Nicolas and stares at him.

"Oh Nicolas, you've grown up so much! And now you're having a baby of your own!" She says and Nicolas seems confused yet trying to remain his happiness? I'm not sure sometimes my brother can be hard to read. He wraps his arm around Maria's waist and she smiles.

"And what's your name dear?" She asks and Maria smiles and replies with her name.

"That's so pretty, and now you're having a little baby boy." She smiles

We all decide to order a takeaway pizza. I have a pineapple and ham pizza that I always get bullied for, Nicolas has a BBQ chicken pizza with Maria, they clearly weren't hungry and Lia and my mother share a pepperoni pizza, which in my opinion is absolutely disgusting. I look around the room and notice I'm the only one to a whole pizza by myself, but deep down I don't care, I will eat the whole thing.

Awhile past and it was getting late, we all said our goodnights and headed to our separate rooms.

I walked in my room and instantly picked up my phone to check for any messages, there was none. I shut my bedroom door and got into my fresh pair of black silky pajamas, I wrap myself up in my duvet and shove my head into my pillow and try my hardness to get to sleep, then I'm disturbed by the ringtone of my phone. I analyse the screen and see Diego's name pop up, I answer the call and listen to his voice.

"Hey Il mio amore." (my love) His voice instantly sends warmth to my body, making it feel safe and relaxed.

"Hey. " I say and I suddenly feel awkward. I need to tell him about his mum.

"You called me, I'm sorry I missed them." He says and I take a large sigh.

"What's wrong?" Diego asks with pure curiosity and confusion.

"Well... Um.. Its about your mum. " I said and I can feel him keeping an ear out of what I'm saying.

"Go on." He said and I sighed.

"She's here Diego." Silence. Diego didn't say a word, the end of the line was just silence, I could hear the heavy breathing exiting out of Diego but I couldn't imagine what he must be feeling right now.