ena They room and I thought they were to throw looks at me. What happened next surprised because they were smiling and began speaking in Italian. Most of them came to and cup my cheeks I didn’t know how or respond because I couldn’t understand what they were saying. “Don’t scare the poor woman, Maria said, shaking head. “Oh, heard lot about you. Your didn’t you justice. You’re prettier than in those pictures. Where did you meet your wife. Matteo?” She continued to speak, eyeing my features my body. I heard about but didn’t expect to surprise myself when to them. like them but maybe he was a man, these were women. They were in their late or fifties, and surely their fair share gossip. give some space. Maria added. Matteo was still beside me and his hand hadn’t left my waist. He was keeping me close and secure which I appreciated I him. “Mm, is a new perfume?” He whispered, taking sniff as he kissed temple. It was a surprise, my cheeks immediately heat up we were in front of family. They seem to the intimate act, but I felt as if were staring. “I never it before. “Use more often. Maria was standing the middle of the crowd as she smiled, “I think I to my cake now because my and my daughter-in-law is here. Let’s go kitchen. ” She was excited she began to to the kitchen, the following behind while and I were the last to follow. There were ten to fifteen people in the kitchen as we all sang Maria a ‘happy birthday’ song. first, they were singing in English they started to in Italian. The time, Matteo was holding close, if could lose me if he the grip. They and as Maria blew the candles. “Happy birthday, Mama. ” Matteo went to kiss his on the cheek before whispering something in her ear. It made her smile wider as she thanked her son was to witness, and I never to see Matteo being with his mother. They had a good relationship-1 tell. rest of the were smiling, too they gave the chance for Maria and her son to enjoy the moment. I missed mine. If only Papa and were still in good terms. It bound to awkward if I met Mama and into Papa or Alexei. “I’d like to say thank you to everyone. I’ve my fair share of this year is different. My son, Matteo, surprised me with a daughter-in-law couldn’t be more happier. always this family, Alena thank you. ” She smiled, eyes were filling with tears before she carefully wiped them away. “I don’t want to all sad I might ruin my so let’s enjoy!” Everyone laughed as they glass. Matteo came to stand pulling me by the waist. Chapter 16 “Everything okay, Alena?” I didn’t expect your mother to accept that quickly. “Why?” “She’s too sweet, and we’re lying at her face. ” “Alena- I him off. hate that I brought you into this. Just he was about to say something, we were cut by one his relatives. She standing beside us with a smile she handed of cake in plate. Matteo smiled back, taking the plate. “Thank Cara. heard you two in Sicily. I think it’s really she took a of her champagne. “Don’t tell Maria but she wished was there. I told you couldn’t wait to marry someone you love. I mean, would you elope unless you two are in love with other?” can always have a reception here,” replied. “A reception?” Maria to stand Cara, her widening as she tried to hide excitement. “Are you two going to have a reception, Matteo?” “We could think about it, Mama. and I are very busy and we can the right time to have a reception, we might but don’t get hopes high. ” He responded with a answer, and he wasn’t either. The two of us were always busy. We couldn’t easily free time a reception. I just want to see you two tie the knot again, but I understand if you’re busy. I’m already happy. ” She grabbed both of our hands. think about it, okay?” nodded, “Oh Alena, we sit down, and I can show you Matteo’s pictures. I don’t necessary. ” rubbed back of neck, trying to hide the but this was too good to be true. mafia was tough and ruthless but now I had the chance to see chubby cheeks when was smaller. Was going to opportunity of a lifetime? course, not Matteo adored his and went soft for her. “I’m showing your wife your pictures, Matteo. needs to you were when you liule. Oh, when you tried those dresses too replied she pulled my hand to follow her. was holding the followed us. It was only of us the other side of the room and for a moment, appreciated the silence. The other * relatives were talking mingling in as they ate-I felt better they didn’t try to or ask questions. even though they could they got the chance. Maria sat the sofa as sat the opposite side, taking a bite of the cake. He knew he wasn’t able going to stop his mother from showing his baby pictures, so decided it was better to let it be. different albums, but this one we keep downstairs. she placed it on my lap. 20:39 Oct 9 Chapter 16 The moment I flipped it open. I young smiling. “He was ten. was really cute. “Mm, I don’t know got so ruthless growing up. “I’m not ruthless, Mama. He denied, in. I turned over page, seeing more pictures. There was a newborn Matteo and I turned the pages, he kept growing up. I didn’t I was smiling as I my fingers across the pictures, seeing a between the adult grumpy Matteo. he got really chubby when he twelve. ” Maria pointed at the picture, both of us laughing. That chubby boy ended buff and muscular got older Puberty really did him justice. He outgrew the cheeks everything, gained a sharp jawline and even grew taller. was as if he was a different person. he wore those pink dresses,” she continued point took me awhile to realize was at us. He didn’t exactly have expression, but he was just looking. something playing head. When I caught him staring, he didn’t bother to hide it or look away, he just smiled. “Can bring this home with me?” asked Maria. “Of course, yours. “She end looking at those pictures every night,” Matted responded. -You were t too cute, Matteo. Did you see those cheeks?” “I had those cheeks, baby. should outside eat. sure two are starving. Besides, the wants get to -better, Alena. ” “”We’ll be out a minute, She before standing up walking out, leaving Matteo and me. Matteo a seat beside me, wrapping his arm around my shoulder as he closer. “Do you really want to bring the albuin home?” think were too to resist. Your big brown eyes, ugh, to die for. ” I joked. of lips curved up into a smile as continued to stare at me. I was to feel my cheeks heating there was no use in hiding the fact they were probably red. Despite shy suddenly, I didn’t bother to look break eye contact. I kept remembering what happened last night The way when we were drowning in pleasure. Honestly, I couldn’t get enough being inside me, but I had to ignore and resist the temptation. We were bound to get hurt if we continue-I was going to. if we agreed on attached, it was going to get messy. Then again, could we resist each other this We sleep anyone else. We were both leaning closer to each other as I glancing down at lips. They were full and inviting. I missed having them eating me out. was a see. I knew I easily overlook the temptation man itself was a sex appeal. When his lips against mine, one of his hands went to the nape my neck. I closed my eyes the moment our met. The kiss started off slow before it got passionate and tongues. He began to bite my lower lip caused me moan, him better access inside. I enjoying this way too because didn’t realize him running hand my my with it. chuckled through the kiss, and I knew instantly. “You like wearing panties, do you?” “That doesn’t mean it’s an invitation,” it can be. If spread your legs for please. 1 licked my lower before occasionally glancing the hall, afraid if someone was going to walk in on us. was starting to turn me especially when he kept caressing my thigh as he down at me. “We can’t keep running back and forth like this” muttered, to his touch. “We’re not back and forth. have to be anything “I don’t want to risk Matteo. “Are you scared, Alena?” terrified because can’t seem to resist you “Then, don’t resist me. Use me want. Use me all the frowned, “What it going to for us?” “I want you. what’s to happen tomorrow or the day after, but you, Alena. You’re a and if you think can’t resist me, I’m miserably to resist you. I can’t stop thinking about you. ” “So, no strings attached? Just, sex. “I’m comfortable with that. don’t have to our feelings. We both know we can’t each and the sex is just too good. It’s better if we make use of it,” It was a proposition. We were fooling when said we going ignore and mind own business. Matteo was too to resist and every single the more I got a taste of kept wanting more. This could work. enjoy the sex without having feelings involved seemed if he interested in my body, and I had feel relieved that. all of this was lust * and we needed to keep getting it out of our system so we could think and decide better in the future. weren’t going to sleep around. So, it was bound to happen-we were bound sleep with each other. I groaned in frustration before cupping his face and kissing him All of the were beginning to mess my head. I couldn’t think clearly anyway with his hand resting on thigh his thumb drawing circles. He took it a sign to continue where off. Chapter 16 I as soon as felt his fingers circling my was already up to my stomach. If someone walked in on us, were going to walk on a male character was pleasuring woman. “I like you in a dress,” he whispered as he inserted a finger inside me. why is that?” And without panties on. can always tell you’re soaking me. moment he inserted another finger inside me, I was drowning in pleasure. My eyes were closed, and legs spread apart he onto the exact spot. I kept covering my mouth because I didn’t want anyone hear my moans, but seem to mind if anyone heard. Just when thought was going to me off with fingers, he went kneel in of me me. Two of his fingers were inside but thumb circling my **t, he was his tongue. My eyes widened at the intense feeling running fingers through his hair. *F***k, you’re going to me come. all my fingers, baby. I want you,” was insane. We were in his parents’ house, and we acting like teenagers, sneaking in. We heard noises coming from outside the house, so we knew we were safe. No but I couldn’t help but feel little bit anxious. Inever did this before. His tongue was and quick, playing with bundle of nerves. I couldn’t it in anymore the of pleasure came I let it. My legs were shaking from the sensation, and I knew I wasn’t going to able walk later. I a few times when he kept tasting me before finally pulled away and I the mess we made. was messy from all pulling and his were red. -I still for a few seconds as he pulled my down, me up as if he hadn’t exposed me earlier. As he stood I grabbed his hand, he looked down me confusingly. “What’s He asked, standing front me. I began to on my knees before running my hands up his thighs. He didn’t need to tell me he was turned on eating me out because I could it from his pants. My eyes were staring brown ones as I took his off and unbuttoned his pants. He didn’t me, so I he wanted it, too. pants dropped to the ground underwear, and I came face to face with his erection. The size-still took me by surprise even though I had a inside me last night. how it fit inside because oh it was full feel. I overcame me. didn’t how I got strength to strip him, but I kept going anyway. took erection my before slowly getting taste. He cheeks as I took him in slightly as I tried get use to the feeling and the size. My eyes were focusing on him, was enjoying the look his face. He wasn’t afraid his own pleasure, too which I appreciated “You’re good, baby Chapter 161 started to get really sloppy, and wet which meant was enjoying way too much. He didn’t bother to move and to take control. He just letting me please him in my own way and in my pace. Maybe, he liked it. “You’re deep in. He moaned, closing his eyes. “I can’t hold it any longer,” “I want you to come inside my mouth. The were like a bonus to him as I pace, letting him hold my hair up for they falling to my face. Things were continuing to get sl***py and mess, but we didn’t care; I wanted to him. It didn’t take him long come and I swallowed the warm liquid down my throat. A drops went on my chin when he pulled out. “You look so sexy,” as he wiped the on my chin and lips. I stood up, took me by surprise as he kissed me. The was held and he pulled away, we both smiling. Once putting his pants on, we made our way to the bathroom for a quick clean up. I wiped away any traces of liquid on my face before my hair, trying look as presentable as was when I here. As for Matteo, he was still as perfect ever. we got outside to meet the rest of the family, we pretended as if eating each other earlier. I was trouble walking straight and Matteo seemed to notice kept holding me close. His and great. were treating me nice without making me feel as if I wasn’t here. It made me think back of my own about Papa and Alexei. They were never going be nice to Matteo, not in the nearest future. Mama, on the never rude anyone. So, she was going treat Matteo nicely-she wanted me to happy, Even this whole marriage was a scam to our families, we were getting an advantage out of it. Maybe, Matteo was right. Things have to change. We just could get great sex out of it. “I wait to see my grandchildren running around here. ” Maria said, as she imagined children running Matteo cleared his throat as tensed beside him, “Don’t your hopes high, Ma. Alena and I haven’t talked yet- to things slow,” “I’m not rushing you into becoming parents. It’s a responsibility,” “Yeah, we’re busy with work. They to hear about proposal and we to elope. Matteo made story clear and short-he said weren’t to but decided to go with the flow. We in Sicily, and thought we could just marry because we were in love each other. There were no romantic proposals with roses around the but was a Sunday morning, and the ring already on my finger when woke up. They a grand story, but I was Matteo kept it simple. easier to anyway. As everyone was happy and mingling around, couldn’t help but notice a around my age, quietly in the corner. She kept Matteo whenever I caught her staring. I wanted to smile at her, but she walked away immediately. If I wasn’t mistaken, she was his cousin.