Previously in the story,

We talk about other things and then we fall asleep on my bed. I cuddle with my twinny and fall to sleep with Ace deLuca on my mind...

I wake up the next morning to sounds of awwws and protests. They are so annoying that i cuddle into my warm blanket more and try to sleep again. But these people have another plans.

Aunt Sofia~"Awww. They look so cute."

Romeo~"This is not fair. I don't get to cuddle with my sorella."

Twins~"yes this is unfair."

Vincenzo~"Can i join them?"

Damon~"Shhh. Quiet you will wake my baby up."

Zandrea~"It's already late for that. Idiots."

I quick up and rub my eyes. And i realize why the commotion was there in the first place. The warm blanket i was cuddling with was actually my twinny, Zander.

Zander~"Exactly, Fuckers. Go away and let someone sleep."

Triplets~"It's already 1 pm. We had shopping plans today remember." they say at the same time. Creepy.

Zander~"Go shop alone. Come on twinny lets sleep again."

Zandrea~"Come on sleepy head wake up. It is siblings-cousins bonding day. We are going to the mall for shopping."

Zander~"Ughhh fine. Fucking sleepblockers."

Twins~"heyy!! we heard that."

Zander~"You were supposed to." he said in a duh tone.

Everyone left my room. Damon, who had picked up an awake Leo from his crib handed him to me, before leaving. I prepared a bath for me and Leo. We got in and played with water and Leo's toys for like 30 minutes. We got out and i first put Leo's clothes on and them mine.

I pick up my baby and we head to the dining room. I put Leo in his baby chair and sit down next to him. I find all my brothers and cousins at the table and my girls too.

Zandrea~"Heyy my girls."

Amara~"Hey babe."

Aurora~"Heyy whatsup?"

Bella~"Hii good morning."

Elena~"Heyy girl, do you know someone did something yesterday night?" she wiggled her eyes at looked at Alessia.

Alessia~"No she is lying."

Elena~"But i didn't say your name."

Lorenzo~"But you looked at her as you said it."

Amara~"Ahaa just one kiss and someone is being very defensive for the other." she says with a smirk on her face.

Zandrea~"Wait what?" i look at Alessia. And she is full on blushing.

Alessia~"I..i No they are lying." she doesn't look me in the eyes as she says it and i know she is lying.

Bella~"Yess and that's why your blushing. Okayy." she says sarcastically.

I look at Lorenzo with one eyebrow of mine raised and he looks in the other direction. Hahaha. Everyone looks at these two with assumed eyes. And also a knowing look too. We all knew it was going to happen eventually.

Luca~"Okayy. So the girls, and the younger boys are going to the mall for shopping, right?"

Triplets~"Yup."

Marcello~"Okayy. When you guys return, we all will do something at home and then head out for dinner. As today, we planned a today to be a siblings-cousins bonding day. Till then we will finish our work. Okay?"

We all say yes.

Vincent~"And be back before 4:30 pm so we can hangout, maybe swimming, or movie or both. And then go for dinner."

Romeo~"It is already 2 pm. Come on, we will not have enough time at the mall. Let's go."

Romeo is the shopaholic of the house. That boy can go shopping everyday, actually he can even start living in a mall. We all go and get in our cars and head towards the mall. They all take turns in carrying Leo around the mall. We go to shop after shop. They pick clothes for us girls and they tell us to give them a fashion show. My idiot brothers i tell you. They even picked out dozens of outfits for Leo as if he doesn't already have enough. The girls and I are exhausted by the end of it so we decide to head over to the food court. We all order our food and eat.

We then head home. My elder brothers and cousins had planned a nice hangout before we reached home. The moment we reached home, they told us to change into our swim wear and meet them at the indoor pool.

I go and change into my least revealing bikni because i do not want me or my brothers to be uncomfortable. I also change Leo into his black baby swimwear and head to the indoor pool.

My brothers and cousins had arranged for a white screen and projector to see a movie while swimming. And there were lots of snacks and drinks. It was so thoughtful.

We all get in the pool and start a movie. We watch Fast Five which is my favorite in the entire Fast and Furious saga. All the boys get bourbon and we girls drink white wine. Everyone is having turns with Leo. We are swimming, talking, eating, and drinking. We are hardly seeing the movie. Once Leo is asleep, i go and give him to papa so we can have more fun.

I go back where everyone is and look for the speakers' connection. I connect my phone and play the party playlist of Spotify.

Zandrea~"Come on let's dance."

They all join me outside the pool and we dance. This was the day i needed to get my mind of Ace. This is why I love these guys a lot. They knew i needed this and so they planned all this. And I know one thing that Ace is telling the truth because if not, then my brothers would have put him 10 ft under, alliance or not.

As we dance, laugh, scream, jump around, i notice my papa, grandpa, uncles and aunties with their phones out shooting this scene in front of them. The big bad ruthless mafia men dancing and smiling is not a everyday thing to see. They look at all of us in awe. I pull them with me to join in with us. It was a fun and stressfree day for all of us.

Once we are tired, we cool down and sit on the benches near the pool. We talk and listen to music. Once it's 6:30 pm, we decide to go get ready for dinner. We all girls decide to wear jumpsuits since its just a casual dinner but we still have to go in style.

I go to my room and take a shower. I also got Leo from papa and he had already woken up. So i give him a shower to and get both of us dressed up.

Zandrea^

Leo^

I take Leo and head downstairs to see everyone already there, waiting for me.

Alessia^

Amara^

Aurora^

Bella^

Elena^

All my brothers and cousins, i don't mention Alonzo individually because i regard him as a brother too. They all are dressed in casual wear. Some in jeans or shorts and t-shirts or hoodies.

Zander~"Heyy twinny. Beautiful like always. Give me this cute munchkin of mine." he says amd since baby, Leo loves attention, he starts giggling and puts his hand out so Zander can take him.

Zandrea~"Hahaha thanks twinny. You don't look bad either."

Zander~"Why thank you."

Adriano~"Okay my cute little twin brother and sister. Let's head out."

Zander~"Not cute big brother, hot."

Everyone laughs and heads out to their cars.

We head to a private area. We get out of our cars and head to a beautiful lounge tent seating area which am sure my brothers and cousins arranged.

It is so thoughtful and beautiful. It is like a picnic site.

Amara~"Ohh my God, this is so beautiful guys."

Zandrea~"Yess. Thank you." i saw with a smile.

Adriano~"Anything for you sorella."

Marcello~"Come on it is still 7:30 lets sit and relax."

We go inside the tent and sit on the sofa set. There is slow music playing in the background. It is so relaxing.

Vincenzo~"So sorella, you see everyone wants to know about this but no one knows how to ask it so i will directly ask you, what have you thought about Ace and everything that has happened?"

Zandrea~"To be honest, i don't know what to do. I won't lie. I still love him and i do wanna give him a chance but then again it's just like i don't want to get hurt, again. You understand what i mean?" i asked with both my eyebrows raised.

Vincenzo~"Mhm" he says nodding. Probably thinking of a reply.

Lorenzo~"I get it. You don't want to get hurt again. But i also won't lie that we have all seen the way he was mad that he had to hurt you. How worried he was, if you were alright or not? We have seen how desperately he tried to find you. And we know how much that asshole loves you. Just give it one try."

Adriano~"He is right. As much as i hate to admit this, but it won't be wrong to say he loves you more than anyone of us. Atleast talk to him, tell him about your insecurities. And you obviously know that if he hurts you, he will be 6ft under."

Zandrea~"That i know."

See they said exactly the things i thought they would do. And also help a little with my insecurities. We talk about other things. Mafia talks, streetraces and streetfights and other stuffs. Once our food arrived, we ate. After that Leo had fallen asleep. We sat in the tent for more 30 minutes relaxing and listening to music. I was lost in my thoughts about Ace. Thinking of what i should do. Thinking if i should contact him or not, give him a second chance or not.

Once it was 9:30 pm. We headed home. We all call it a night and go to our rooms. I go change a sleeping Leo and put him in his crib. I take a shower still thinking of what i should do. I come out and wear my nightwear.

I get in my bed with my phone. I go to my contacts and look for Ace's number still not sure if i should text him or not. After 10 minutes of staring at his number, i click on in and text him.

Me:-

"Heyy. It's me Zandrea."

Here goes nothing with that in mind i press send.

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