MAFIA'S LITTLE SECRET

FIFTY-TWO

MATTEO

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Fucking gorgeous. That's what she was.

I couldn't help but stare at her as she forced herself to smile at Danny who seemed to be having the time of her life. I haven't seen my daughter this elated before. Sure she was always happy when I spent time with her but this was different.

And it made my heart swell.

Danny was gobbling up her ice cream happily while Lola was yet to take her second spoon. She looked genuinely sad...all because of ice cream. It was cute really, but I preferred her cute smile.

And she'd be smiling later this evening when I showed her the surprise. I couldn't wait.

Charlotte has done so much for me without even knowing and I genuinely wanted her to know how grateful I was. My daughter was happy and so was I, after so fucking long I was smiling because of a woman.

Charlotte.

She'd managed to bring back that playful side of me which I thought had died a long time ago but I was wrong. She did that to me. I'd just think about her and however sour my mood was I'd feel better.

I just hoped she'd feel the same way about me eventually because I didn't think I would ever accept rejection from her.

Yes, she's agreed to be mine when her grandmother was cured but I want more than to have her physically. I wanted her heart, body and soul. I wanted all of her and it scared me.

Zac's right. I am whipped.

" Now that I think of it, we shouldn't have so much ice cream after swimming. Thanks for taking me out with you by the way, Matteo." She smiled at me, the usual pink color tinting her cheeks.

Cute.

" It was my pleasure, fiore." I smiled genuinely.

Danny still looked upset about what happened with Anastasia the next day so I rented a local swimming place for just the three of us. Of course I'm yet to do something about it, I don't know why though. Maybe it was because I didn't want Danny to feel sad. She was aware of how her mother and I didn't have the best relationship, but she still loved Anna.

I just felt like if I did something bad to Anna Danny would be upset. And Lord knows I didn't know how to be gentle when angry. I'm yet to tell Charlotte that her boyfriend eventually died after we left but that's a story for another day.

I continued watching them interact. Charlotte would flash a half fake smile whenever Danny smiled at her and pretend like she was also enjoying the strawberry delight.

She grabbed a tissue when the ice cream was finished and cleaned the edges of  Danny's mouth, pinching her cheeks softly afterwards.

" Are you sleepy, Danny? Do you want to take a nap?" She caressed her hair with a soft smile.

Danny just yawned and rested her head on Charlotte's shoulder,she shook her head in refusal, though her eyes were opening and shutting as she tried not to fall asleep.

I couldn't blame her, this was probably the most fun she'd had in a while, so she was very tired out.

" Come on, Amore. We can go back now. " I gently picked her up and held my dominant hand out for Charlotte.

She hesitated, but grabbed my nonetheless.

" Where to now?" She quirked a brow at me.

I rubbed Danny's back gently smiling when I heard her let out a long sigh. She was asleep already.

" Now, our surprise. But I'm going to need you to close your eyes."  I winked at her.

" R-Right now? " She asked in surprise.

" Mhmm, all the way."

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" I can't keep walking blindingly, Matt.  What of I fall?" She huffed as I held her hand and led her towards the entrance of my hospital.

Danny was asleep in the car and I knew she wasn't going to wake up anytime soon. Besides, I wasn't going to take too long in there. I planned on letting my flower spend some time with her grandmother.

" Don't worry. I promise you won't fall. Just keep walking." I chuckled, nodding slightly at the lady behind the counter who was staring at us incredulously.

" Matt? Where are we?" She drawled.

She probably had a good guess because of the strong smell of antiseptic and drugs all hospitals had. I wished I could make it all go away just for her sake. I wanted to hold her soft hand for a little bit longer before I had to let go.

Patricia was moved to another room after her surgery. It was closer than than her previous one so it didn't take so much time to get there.

" Now stay put. I just need to do one more thing." I let go of her hand to open the door.

Patricia was helping herself to some food the nurse probably gave her, her eyes widening for a split second before a smile stretched her lips.

" Hey." I waved quietly at her. She only waved back as tears welled up in her eyes at the sight of her granddaughter.

" Matteo, I'm tired. Can I open my eyes now?" Charlotte pouted.

" Of course." I stepped aside and watched her closely because I wanted to witness her reaction to this surprise.

I rarely ever did something like this and it made me quite nervous, so I wanted to see how she'd thank me. I didn't need verbal gratification, heck, seeing her smile was more than enough.

That's what I was going for anyways.

Charlotte's reaction was different though. She looked pale as a ghost. Her skin was lighter than it already was and her eyes welled up with tears in an instant. She placed a hand over her mouth as the tears streams down.

I frowned. I didn't want her to cry. This wasn't what she was supposed to feel. She was supposed to be overjoyed not crying.

I could feel myself getting anxious. This is what she wanted, wasn't it? Did I do something wrong?

" A-Are you okay? Did I do something wrong?"  I asked, careful not to make her more upset.

Before I could ask anything else she practically jumped on top of me, planting a short yet deep kiss on my lips before running up to her grandmother and collapsing on top of her.

She didn't say anything to me afterwards. She just sobbed in her grandmother's hands, repeating how scared she was and how much she loved her.

It nearly had me tearing in place too. But I couldn't cry because the most wonderful thing just happened to me.

Charlotte kissed me, and I couldn't help but want more.

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I know it's pretty lame, but I was pretty much typing this with my eyes closed. I really want to finish this story because I just had the perfect idea for a new one, but that'll be addressed later on.

Anyway, I just felt like I should put something up again even though it's a double update so please bare with any errors I've made. I'll edit it later on...maybe. Probably.

Gotta go. See ya!