We arrived home and the boys left. Nova and I went to our rooms to shower and get dressed.

"You ready?" I said, looking at Nova sitting in the kitchen eating a bowl of grapes.

She nods her head. "Yeah, and Oliver sent a car for us too. He said he dont want us taking a cab to the market. Somethign about safety reasons or whatever."

"Alright, lets go!" She gets up and put her bowl in the sink. Grabbing my hand and leading us out the front door. We lock it and head towards the Black Mercedes that is parked out in the driveway. Some huge buff guy with blue eyes and shoulder length black hair thats pulled in a man bun, thats wearing a dark almost black suit gets out the driver seat and walks to the back passenger side door. He smiles at us and introduces himself.

"Hello Bellissima, Im Walter. Ill be your driver for today. My boss said that I am to take you everywhere your hearts desire." He smirked.

I looked at him for a second, he was handsome and he knew it. He had this snake tattoo on his neck and a cut just above his left eyebrow.

"We will only be going to the market please." I said.

He nods and opens the door for us as we hop in.

As we arrive to the market, I look out the window and see alot of people walking around with their families. Hands full of bags and smiles on their faces. Chatting and laughting together. Walter opens he doors for us adn we hop out.

"We will only be a few hours. We will meet you back here." I told him and he just nodded his head.

I grabbed Novas hand and pulled her into all the people. We walked and walked, looking at all the things in the market. The paintings were defiantly my favorite. The paintings showing all different locations of Italy and the caves and the peoples cutures. Its a beautiful site.

As we walked throught the market, we heard a crash and looked behind us. There was an older man about in his mid 50's that dropped a whole bunch of grocery bags and everyone was just walking pass him, not even trying to help. I hurried over there and helped pick us the things he dropped. Placing them back in the bags. I look over and see Nova doing the same.

"Oh dear. You ladies dont have to." The older man said.

I looked at him and gave him a smile "We dont mind at all. Where are you heading? We can help carry the bags." I said.

"You really dont have to. Im use to doing it alone." He said, smiling at us.

"Well you dont have to do it alone today. Now where are we heading." I said, grabbing the bags I just filled with the spilled items. Nova did the same as well.

"Lead the way, Sir." I said.

He smiles and nods at us, walking towards a Ice Cream shop. We walk in and he leads to the back of the counter through a small white and pink door, which lead us to a kitchen.

We follow his lead as to placing the bags on the counter.

"I really appreciate it, girls." He saids.

"Its no problem at all." I smiled at him, when I was placing the last bag on the counter.

"Where is my manners? Im so sorry, My name is Riccardo Puccio. But yo can just call me Ric." He said, reaching out his hand, I shake it and then Nova shakes it.

"Im Keyona and this is Nova. We just moved here 3 months ago from America." I introduced us.

"Its nice to meet yall. I really am thankful for your help. Its just busy here and I forgot to go grocery shopping." He said, while he ran his hand through his hair.

"Do you work here?" I asked curiously.

He shakes his head. "No, I actually own this place, well my late wife did." He sadly said.

"Im sorry for your wife." Nova said.

"Its alright dear. She was diagnosed with Cancer but put up a good fight. She passed away 6 months ago."

"Oh, thats sad. My great grandma also died of cancer when my mom was 20. I never met her but my mother told me alot of great stories about her." I said.

"Yeah, she was an amazing woman. The love of my life. This was her dream. To open up an ice-cream in the middle of the market. We opened this shop 30 years ago, right after we got married." He said with a sad smile. "So im just trying to keep it open but its hard when Im the only one working. Then I have to close to do the shopping and stuff. It makes me lose money."

"Wait, you run this shop by yourself?" I asked and He nods his head.

"This was my wifes dream, and I want to keep it opened for as long as I can. Nobody hasnt came in looking for a job recently. So I been doing it myself but I dont mind either."

I looked at Nova and then back at Ric, "Well, you just got lucky, Im looking for a job. Id love to work here. You wont even have to pay me much either. Id even work volunteer hours also." I smiled at him.

"Me too." Nova said.

"Really?" He looked at us confused. We both nodded and smiled at him. His face lit up like a christmas tree.

"This is so great! I cant believe it. My wife answered my prayers. Its crazy, because just last night, I thought I would have to close in a few months because Im getting a little old, Im almost 60 and I had no help. But I got on my knees last night and prayed to my wife. I prayed that she would send me someone to take some of this load off my shoulder. The next day I meet you lovely girls." He smiled happily.

"Well she is one guardian angel than." I smiled.

We talked for a minute until we heard a bell ding into the front. I opened the kitchen door and seen at least twenty people standing waiting to get some ice cream.

"I guess I better get out there." He said.

"Do you want some help? You can take the orders and we can do the scooping. I use to make milkshakes at my old job, so I know how to make some and smooties." I said. His face lit up again.

"Really?" I nodded and he smile. "That would be great. Theres alot of people out there."

"Well then, lets wash up and get to work. Nova, you helping." I looked at her with a smile and she nods her head "Of course, lets get to work." She clapped.

The day became busy. We worked scooping on ice-cream, smooties and sundaes. It got more busier after the first group was done. It felt good to work again. Even if we werent getting paid. It still felt good.

We finished serving the last people around 8pm before Ric said it was closing time. I helped him clean up and when we were done we sat down, taking a deep breath for a second. I never knew serving ice-cream in Italy would be this much hard work.

I pulled out my phone and seen I had 10 missed calls from Daunte and 14 messages. I skimmed through the messages, he sent me the address of his penthouse. He was asking where I was? If I were safe? Why im not answering his call? How Walter been walking around the market trying to find us since its been more than 4 hours.

I read them all before I texted him back that we were in a ice cream shop, working and we are going to head home and im going to get ready to come tonight to see him.

I dont think he liked the fact that I didnt answer because he hasnt replied yet. I was just staring at my phone when I felt a hand on my shoulder. I turned around and seen Ric. He was handing me a $100 bill. I looked at him confused.

"For your work today." He smile. I shook my head at him. "No, you keep it. I was volunteering today." He mimicked me and shook his head.

"You worked really hard today. You both did. So take it and go have a drink or something." He said. But I just shook my head again. He huffed and grabbed my hand, stuck the bill in and closed my fingers, making me take the money.

"You both did an amazing job and helped this old man today. I appreciate it. Now for your job thing. How do you feel about starting next week. Thats if you still want the job." He said and I looked at Nova and we both turnedback to him and nodded.

"Of course we do!" I said with a smile. He clapped his hands together and said "Great. How about yall come in next monday early and we can do paper work."

"You dont need us for the rest of the week or coming weekend?" Nova asked. He shook his head.

"No, Its Glorias birthdays so I wont be opened. Im going to go visit my daughter and her family. They live a few hours away from here." He smiled.

"Is Gloria your wifes name?" Nova asked and he smiled. Raeching for his back pocket and pulling out his wallet. He opened it and grabbed for something and handed it to me. I smiled when I seen it was a picture of him and this woman that had dark grey hair, bright brown eyes and the most beautiful smile I have ever seen.

"She is beautiful." I said. He nods his head. "Yeah, she was the most beautiful woman in my life, besides my daughter." He laughed.

"Anyways, its her birthday in two days so im going to leave tomorrow to my daughters home." He smiled. He said his daughter, but Im wondering why she isnt here, helping her father keep her mothers business going. I know its going to be kinda rude to ask but I have to.

"If you dont mind me asking, why isnt your daughter here, helping you?" I asked curiously.

"I dont mind at all. My daughter just had a baby and she has a husband and a whole life where she is. I didnt want her to stop having a life to try and fix mine. I wanted her to stay home and have a good marriage and build her family. Her and her husband wanted to move here to help but I wouldnt allow them to." He explained. I just smiled at him.

"Well now you have us. So you wont need to stress or anything anymore." I looked out the window and seen how dark it is and seen that it was going on almost 9pm.

"We should get going." I pointed at the window. "Its getting dark." I told him. Grabbing my purse and cardigan and putting them on.

He nods his head and smiles at us. "Of course. Now yall ladies have a good week and I see yall next monday." He opens the door for us and we walk out.

"Oh and again, thank you so much for today. I really appreciate it." He said.

"No problem." I said, grabbing Novas arm. We started to walk off and I turned back around forgetting to tell him something.

I seen him slowly closing the door. "Wait Ric!" I yelled and he open the door back up and looked at me with a raised eyebrow and confused look on his face.

"When you wish Gloria a Happy Birthday, let her know we also wish her a happy birthday." He smiled and nodded his head.

"Of course, thank you Keyona." He said before walking in and shutting all the lights off. I smiled his way one last time before we started walking towards the parking lot where people get picked up at or can call a cab.

I pull out my phone to try and call one but was suprised when I looked up and seen Walter leaning against the car, smoking a cigarette. He must of heard us because he quickly looked our way, throwing the bud on the ground and hopped up. He wiped down his suit and smiled at us, walking to open the back door. We hurried and got in as he walked to the driver seat and hopped in to take us home.

We pull to the house and he drives up the driveway, parking the car so he can get out and open our door for us. When he reaches our door, he opens it and Nova hops out quickly and runs into the house. I shake my head and get out. I start to walk towards the door until I fell Walter grab my arm.

"Boss wants me to drop you off to him so Ill wait for you out here." He said before letting me go.

"Alright, well im going to go in, take a quick shower and pack an overnight bag and then we can leave. Can you give me 45minutes?" I asked and he nodded his head.

"Sure."

I nodded and went into the house and did everything I told him I was doing. Once I was done, I texted Nova that I was leaving for the night and walked out the house.

Walter hopped out and quickly open the door for me. I got in and buckled up before he drove me to Dauntes penthouse.