Filed to story: Bring It On My Mafia Life Novel (Rhea & Lukas)
She said to her instead, “According to the doctor, to help relieve morning sickness, you should select foods that are high in protein, low in fat, and easy to digest. So you should avoid greasy, spicy, and fatty foods. So I made you rice, it’s bland and shouldn’t cause you any problem. “
God must be on her side because as soon as she smelled the flavor of the rice, her appetite was stirred and she began to gobble it as if she hadn’t eaten in centuries.
“Easy,” Angelica cautioned her.
“You don’t understand…” Adele confessed in between mouthfuls of rice, “They’re so picky with food and this is the best thing that I have tasted in a while.”
“Is that so?” Angelica sighed, “This isn’t good. Perhaps, I should move in with you and I can cook good food, as well as take care of you until the pregnancy is due.”
Adele lifted her face, stunned by the request. “You think so?”
“Of course! I’ll be so happy, you don’t know how bored I am these days.”
“I’ll think about it then,” Adele said. There were a lot of things to consider if her mother was to move in with her, but if she were, to be honest, Adele needed someone by her side desperately.
Angelica’s expression lit up at the thought of her daughter even considering the thought of them living together. She was going to make up for the time lost between them.
Suddenly it crossed her mind, “Also….” Angelica brought the issue up, “Don’t you think it’s high time that we inform the baby’s father that -” The woman didn’t get to finish the rest of her comment because Adele cut her off with a glare and she swallowed the rest of her words down her throat.
Jesus Christ, the girl was so scary!
But then, for how long can her dumb daughter keep the pregnancy a secret from the father? Pregnancies like hers can’t be kept a secret even if she wanted to. She was having quadruplets for crying out loud.
Angelica had a lot of things to say to her but she had to awkwardly clear her throat and mind her business. The both of them were beginning to get along and she didn’t want anything to ruin it. Adele wouldn’t mind cutting her again, the girl could be cold-blooded when she wanted to be. She must have inherited it from her father’s side of the family. So annoying.
“I’m done,” Adele said at last after minutes of tense silence. When would her mother understand that talks involving Elijah was off-limits.
But then, something else hit her.
Angelica was in the middle of arranging the flask when Adele asked her,
“By chance, did Daniel contact you?”
She froze.
Stay Away From Trouble
There was no way Adele missed out on that reaction, not with her hawk-like gaze watching her mother slowly. She might not know her Angelica too well, but she knew body language and that reaction said it all.
She shot her a look, “So you did meet him.”
Angelica blinked, “Kind of.”
“Kind of?” Adele pointed out. A visit from Daniel can never be “Kind of”. Even as strong-willed as she was, Daniel still scares the daylight out of her, not to talk of her weak, sometimes dumb, ignorant mother.
“What did he say to you?” Adele already had a feeling it was about her and it wouldn’t surprise her if Daniel threatened her mother too. It was his modus operandi.
Angelica wanted to wave aside the question but the steely look in her daughter’s eyes dared her not to. She couldn’t help but wonder who was supposed to have more authority here. She was her mother for crying out loud, and yet Angelica still found herself answering,
“He met up with me, more like had his men escort me to the shop which was an open space” She was trying to assure her daughter that she wasn’t threatened, “Daniel talked about a lof of things, but then, he was strangely curious about you. “
Her mother leaned closer to whisper, as if someone was going to eavesdrop on their conversation even though it was merely the both of them present in her office, “I think he’s beginning to suspect that you’re pregnant.”
Of course, there was no way Daniel would have known about her pregnancy except her mother gave it away, not that she knows. Daniel was smart and cunning and the fact he met up with her mother means he saw her as an easy target. Her mother Angelica might not have said yes, but Daniel didn’t need a response when he could easily read her body language.
…..
“Daniel, huh?” Adele pointed out the way she called him and her mother gave her a shrug.
Usually, when people called the name “Daniel Luciano” She could always notice the fear, disgust, or anger in their tone. But with her mother, it sounded casual, as if she was merely referring to a friend and Adele didn’t like it.
Daniel fucks people and she should detest him, not even hold a trace of sympathy for him. Adele can’t have her mother associating or even involving herself with him. It was too risky. Daniel has no heart and would not mind harming her just to get what he wanted. He was a poison everyone avoided.
“I want you to stay as far away as possible from Daniel. If he happens to come back and wants to see you for any reason whatsoever, I want you to call me on the phone right away and I’ll straighten things out with him.” Adele told her seriously.
“How would you straighten things with him?”
Adele swallowed down, how was she going to tell her mother she had a deal with him? For that reason, Daniel can’t lay a hand on her. She can take advantage of the deal between them and convince Daniel not to come close to her mother. Not to talk of harming her.
“I have my ways,” Adele said to her, “Moreover, you know nothing about our world, but I can handle everything myself.”
But Angelica argued, “I might not be a part of your world, but I’m your mother and should be the one making such bold declarations. It’s my duty to protect you, Adele.”
“I’m no longer a kid, and the whole thing is greater than you, mama. So please, just take my advice and stay the hell away from Daniel. That man is bad news and anyone that gets close to him always gets hurt if he doesn’t hurt them himself.”
Honestly speaking, Adele was relieved that her mother was the least interested in Daniel – that would be a disaster and her worst nightmare. She was still in love with her father Benjamin, and couldn’t possibly be interested in that psychopath, Daniel.
Angelica pursed her lips, fiddling with her palms and swinging her feet beneath the table. How was she going to tell this stubborn daughter of hers that she already agreed to a date with Daniel? No, she couldn’t see Adele agreeing to it, the girl would give her an earful and possibly find ways to stop her from attending.
She couldn’t cancel either. What if Daniel now gets furious and murders her in her sleep tonight? All in all, she couldn’t cancel the date. Moreover, this was her decision as well. People were so scared of that man, and she wanted to know why. While everyone else thought this was a mistake, Angelica saw it as a rare chance to view the inside life of a perceived monster.
“Fine, I’ll stay away from him and keep you informed if he comes near me again.” Angelica lied through her teeth. She was an adult and can’t have her daughter telling her what to do with her life. She would take responsibility for her actions.
“Thank you.” Adele said all of a sudden, “And I’m not just thanking you for bringing me home, but for everything you have done for me.”
“Stop being so modest, I’m your mother and it’s my responsibility to help my daughter out when she needs me. You’re making me embarrassed.” She laughed it off, a blush creeping up her shock. Although Angelica didn’t take it seriously, hearing her daughter’s compliment still meant a lot to her. She didn’t take her efforts for granted.
“Thank you, nonetheless.” Adele insisted.
The both of them stared at each other and Angelica smiled at her, “If you say so then.” And then her eyes fell on her wristwatch, and she found out that she had a lot to do before the date with Daniel tonight.
She cleared her throat, “I think this is the point where I leave.”
“Okay.” Adele stood to her feet with her.
“Take breaks in between your work, you’re a pregnant woman now, remember that. Also…” She added, “If you don’t want me to move in with you, I don’t mind. I can still send your meals without living with you. You’re a grown ass woman that I’m proud of and totally understand your need for privacy.”
“I told you, I’ll think about it. I haven’t concluded yet, mama. Fingers crossed.”