The Mafia Princess

18- Nico

Nico's P.O.V.

I tried catching up Sofia before she took off, but I couldn't. I watched as she floored it out of the driveway, in her car.

Walking back into the house, it was still quiet. My lip was busted open from where Derek had repeatedly punched me and my eye felt like it was swollen.

I wiped away the blood as I went over and looked at the envelope Derek received.

I looked over at Damien, "She's in trouble, fucking Christ I knew something was wrong the moment she stepped foot at the races. I never should have let that go."

I looked down at the papers again. All of a sudden we heard Derek upstairs, throwing things and screaming. No doubt destroying his bedroom.

I leaned up against the island, running my hands over my face. Beck, Zac and a few others joined me around the island. "She loves Derek you guys, I know what she did was shitty but there's some reason she did what she did and whatever this cop has on Aaron, it's huge."

We all turned our head towards Derek's room when we heard what sounded like a vase hit the wall.

Damien let out a sigh, "Let him cool off and whatever you do don't mention Sofia around him. Pam and I have always liked Sofia and I know she loves him, Nico. I don't doubt that one bit."

"She's also been around long enough to know his schedule, the cops never once bothered us on our big deals." Zac added.

"Exactly, like I said… just let my son cool off and whatever you guys do, don't let him do anything stupid if I'm not around." Damien warned.

I stood up, "I'm going to look for her. I'll be back later."

I walked out the door, getting in my car I took off towards Sofia's apartment.

When I got there, nobody answered when I knocked. I took out my spare key she had given me and opened the door.

Walking in, I noticed a chair flipped over and her shelf was swiped clean with everything broken on the floor.

I ran into all the rooms, in hopes to find her safe. Nothing. Her suitcase was gone and it looks like she packed some clothes to be gone for a while.

Damnit Fi.

I drove around the city in hopes of finding her in her favorite spots, but she was nowhere to be seen.

I sent many texts but they all went unanswered.

She wasn't with any of her friends and they haven't even heard from her either. I even called Garrett, he told me she called into work letting him know she was taking some time off.

I went to my place to shower and clean up my face. Thinking about what I went through a few years ago when I got myself into some trouble. I was trying to make extra money because I had a nasty drug habit that I was trying to keep hidden. I was helping Hugo move his drugs and I ended up getting picked up. Luckily for my family and Sofia, I was able to overcome it, but I still went to prison for a while. Now it was my turn to help her and I was going to do anything I could to help.

I was exhausted, laying down in bed I shut my eyes and instantly fell asleep.

Hours later I woke up. Checking my phone, I finally had a few messages from Sofia…

Fi - Hey, I feel like this is all I've been saying but I really am sorry that Derek went after you like he did. I got myself into this mess and I intend to fix it… please leave Dad out of it.

Fi - And I'm fine, I just need to be left alone for a while. Love you cuz ❤️

I sent a text back…

Me - Where are you, come over to my place. You can stay with me, Fi.

Fi - No, I really just want to be by myself. I mean it… leave Dad out of this also. I'm safe. Tell Zac and Beck the cop is still after Derek, he needs to watch his back. I'm turning off my phone. Xo

Damnit!

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It's been three days since the incident at Derek's. I was heading over there to see what's going on at that end.

Pulling into Derek's, I wasn't sure if I was even welcome here anymore. Instead of walking in like I normally did, I knocked.

Beck answered the door, "Why didn't you just walk in like normal?"

"I wasn't sure if Derek wants me here anymore?"

Beck looked behind him, turning back towards me he motioned for me to come in.

I walked in and saw Derek sitting on the couch watching T.V. with the guys.

"Hey."

Derek got up and came over to me. "I'm sorry I hit you, just because I'm through with your cousin doesn't mean you're still not my brother." He held out his hand for me to shake, I extended my arm and shook his hand. He pulled me into a hug and patted each other on the back. "I never should have doubted you in the first place."

We walked over to the living room, sitting down with the others.

We were all silently watching T.V. when Derek finally broke the silence. "Have you spoken to her?"

I looked over to make sure he was talking to me. I nodded, when I saw him looking at me. "A little."

"Is she okay?"

"I don't think so." I replied, honestly.

He nodded with a sad emotion before standing up and heading upstairs.

I heard his door shut when I turned to Beck, "Sofia said the cop is still after Derek and he's supposed to watch his back. I didn't want to bring that up right now."

"We did some digging into this José Romero guy, Derek doesn't know him? So why would he be after him specifically?"

"I think I need to call my dad and Aaron, Sofia is going to be pissed but I don't really give a fuck. She won't hardly talk to me and I think she's in real danger. I'd rather her be mad at me for the rest of her life then dead."

"I agree, make the call and I'll stay here and make sure everything is secure on this end." Damien informed me.

"Alright," I got up and headed into a different room, calling Uncle Aaron…

"Hey Nico, what's up?"

"It's Sofia, she's in trouble…"