*Edited

Layla's outfit above ^

Layla's embrace calmed me.

Everything about her brought me at peace.

She made me feel.

It was all new to me, the emotions.

I hadn't felt anything in years.

Le emozioni sono per I ragazzi

translation ; Emotions are for boys.

T ti rovinerà. renderti debole. senza valore.

translation ; It will ruin you. make you weak. worthless.

Sei debole.

Translation; You are weak.

Un uomo non esita.

Translation; A man does not hesitate

Sei un ragazzo o un uomo?

Translation; Are you a boy or a man?

I look up at my father as my gaze becomes hazy from the cuts and hits.

He walks up to me and kneels down to my level.

The blade comes into view as it slides across my cheek.

Rispondimi

Translation; Answer me.

I can just see the bastard turning in his grave.

Layla's head snuggled into me more, holding onto my arm that was wrapped around her shoulder.

The bell rang and Layla didn't make a move to get up.

I wrapped both arms around her waist pulling her up bridal style as she subconsciously wrapped her arms around my neck.

She slept peacefully in my arms as I walked us out the classroom doors.

I walked over to my car, students parted ways for me in the act.

"Angelo!"

I didn't bother looking to see who it was as I felt him near us.

I opened the door and placed Layla in the back.

I pulled the seatbelt over her and she snuggled herself into the seat.

I close the door and turn my attention to Andre.

I looked at him coldly as I waited for him to speak.

"We've got a meeting tonight. Leonardo's at 6 pm." He says.

I raise an eyebrow up at him questioning why.

"Russians want to make an offering." He tells me and sighs.

"Meet at the restaurant," I tell him running a hand through my hair.

He nods as I turn away and make my way towards my side of the car.

I speed out of the parking lot, and head onto the freeway.

I make it to Layla's house just as she starts stirring.

"Landon?" Her soft voice says.

I look back at her to see her sitting up.

I get out of the car and go around to her side opening the door and hold my hand out for her.

She takes it and gets out of the car.

I walk her to her doorstep as she tiredly opens the door.

I stand outside as she walks in, she turns around giving me a confused face.

"You're not staying?" She asks me softly.

I shake my head no and stare into her green eyes.

"Why?" She asks taking a step forward towards me.

"I've got some things to do." I tell her.

Her face drops slightly and I feel my heart twitch.

What the fuck.

I inwardly sigh knowing I'll regret this later.

"Come with me?" I ask her.

Her face lights up and a breathtaking smile comes onto her lips.

"Really?" She asks.

I nod and take her hand placing a kiss on her palm.

Her cheeks redden and I hold back a smile.

"Pack some things, we'll go back to my place," I tell her as I glance at my watch.

She nods and runs up the stairs nearly tripping over herself, which made me chuckle.

5 minutes later she came back down with a duffle bag in her arms.

I take the bag off her and walk out the door with her hand in mine.

We both get into the car and I drive off towards my house.

"So, what are we doing?" She asks as her tone held excitement.

I glanced at her and smirked turning back to the road.

"I've got a meeting tonight, and you're coming,"

In the corner of my eye, I see her grin in her seat.

Once we made it to my house, Layla went to shower while I went to make some phone calls.

An hour later Layla descended from the stairs in her outfit.

I licked my lips as I took in the sight of her.

Beautiful.

She came to my side looking up at me with her innocent curious eyes.

I grabbed her by the waist pulling her against my chest.

Her cheeks flushed red, and I leant down to her neck placing a gentle kiss against her soft skin.

"Beautiful," I whisper into her ear.

I feel the goosebumps rise on her and I smirk against her skin, liking the effect I had on her.

I pull away from her keeping my hands on her waist and glance at her lips before going to her emerald eyes.

"I'm going to get ready," I tell her.

She nods and kisses my cheek before walking over to the living room.

I turn around and make my way up to my room.

After showering I get dressed into a simple black dress shirt leaving the first few buttons undone. I then matched it with a pair of black jeans.

After getting ready I made my way back downstairs.

As I exited out of the elevator I could hear voices coming from the living room.

Layla's melodic laugh rings through my ears as I approach them.

I see Dante and Andre sitting on the couch next to her.

My jaw tightens as I see Dante's arm lingering around her shoulders.

I make myself known as I walk through the doors and enter the room.

All heads are turned to me but my eyes stay on the arm around Layla.

My eyes darken as they move towards Dante and he instantly retracts his arm from her.

Andre clears his throat and stands up.

"Ready?" Andre says with a smile.

I glance at him and then move towards Layla locking my eyes with hers.

Her emerald eyes shine and I find myself nearly falling into a daze with her.

I hold my hand out for her, her warm hand wraps around my cold one and shocks run through me at the feel of her skin on mine.

She stands up and we walk towards the front door, heading to my car.

Andre and Dante stay close behind us as they move towards their cars that are parked next to mine.

I help Layla into the car and close the door once she's in.

Before I could turn around and walk to my side I'm stopped by Dante calling my name.

I turn and look him in the eyes coldly.

"Are you sure you should bring her?" He asks motioning towards Layla in the car.

I stare at him intensely trying to figure out his motive.

"Why do you care?" I ask him.

He shrugs and replies,

"I don't, I'm asking for your benefit."

"I'll be with her," I state and look at him blankly getting bored of the conversation.

He nods and goes to turn around but I catch his arm before he could walk away.

"Also,

I say and take out my gun from my waistband and then continuing,

I don't want to see your hands on her again." I say calmly but darkly and place my gun against his neck.

"You may be a friend, but I won't hesitate to end your life for touching what's mine, Rodrigo." I finish moving away from him as I watch his jaw clench.

He nods his head once and walks away.

I walk to my side of the car and get in.

I see Layla look up at me, her eyes gazing into mine.

I lean over to her and place a kiss on her jaw.

I turn the car on and drive out of the gates with ease.

I lean back in my seat as Layla intertwines her hand in mine.

I smile inwardly and keep my gaze on the roads.

Let the night begin.