NON TUTTE LE CIAMBELLE RIESCONO COL BUCO:

Literal Meaning: Not all doughnuts come out with a hole.

Meaning: Things don't always turn out as planned.

S H I R A ' S P O V

"What is it?" I asked. Abella sighed and adjusted the blanket on Angelo that fell below his chest. "The ball is to show everyone who's with who. To make others jealous, to create a rift between families, to show immense love or to show power." She began.

"There is a dress code. Red is for couples who are claimed, Purple are for those who have a family, Gold is for those who are engaged, Green are for newlyweds, Royal blue is for the Dons and the Mafia lords, but then there's black." Abella stated.

"And what does black represent?" I said, holding a questioning gaze. "Where you don't have a significant other and basically you're new to the ball." She explained.

"So what's the problem then?" I didn't understand what could possibly be a problem. It seemed pretty simple.

"Well, about that, there's the betting, which some people in the mafia are a part of another shady business in the ball and they bet on us to see who they can lure into their trap first and make them theirs. But apart from that, all is well, since you're not going." Abella shrugged her shoulders.

"Right? Wait, what did you say?" I said. "That you're not attending it, but I thought to tell you anyway." She yawned.

"What do you mean I'm not going? Who told you I'm not going? I never said that." I rambled on. "Woah, hold your horses. You said to Valerius you're not going so-"

"When? I didn't even know it was happening." I interrupted. "Well, he told Dante and so he told me." I knew this was Valerius's doings. I didn't like how he treated me like a little girl, I'm old enough to make my decisions.

After our talk, Abella caught me up with everything that's going on at home. Nothing too interesting. Abella still continued asking me about Valerius and I. It was like a topic that she wouldn't drop. Sienna and Angelo woke up from their power nap and were hungry.

I quickly prepared some chicken fajitas with the help of Abella. Sienna and Angelo both had two helpings and complimented us on our cooking. Abella flicked her hair and started to take all the credit. Typical Abella.

Dante came in with eyes closed and inhaling the scent. "Dios mio, that smells like heaven." He said whilst enjoying the moment. "Uncle Dante, it tastes like heaven too," Sienna called out, getting up from her seat she passed one over to him. "Thank you, cara." Dante replied, kissing her forehead.

(T: my God, darling)

My mind scrambled as I contemplated whether I should visit Valerius or not. Everyone seemed busy, Abella and Dante were getting close and the kids were now finished with their food. "Shira, you're not going to eat?" Abella asked as I got up to take the kid's plates.

"No, I'll wait for Valerius," I replied, carrying the plates over to the sink. "Alrighty..." Abella said, her tone hinted her teasing manner. I rolled my eyes, washing the plates I remembered how Valerius pushed me against the sink and relentlessly began nipping my neck. Of course, I couldn't forget how he tore my panties that day.

"Shower time?" I asked Sienna and Angelo after they watched a few of their favourite shows. "Yes. I want to have a bubble bath though." Sienna pouted. "It's a bit late, petit gâteau," Sienna sulked, I had no choice but to give in.

"Only if you promise to read york book and drink your milk then go to sleep. No playing, ok?" I said. Angelo and Sienna looked at each other and hated the thought of drinking milk before bed.

"Ok, amore mio, but you have to read the book to us," Angelo said crossing his arms over, pouting and oh my god does he look like a little Matteo. I laughed and agreed. Sienna and Angelo both ran up the stairs, heading into their room whilst I followed.

Angelo and Sienna's room was split in half and was painted white with gold designs. It was very luxurious and beautiful made. I headed over to the wardrobe and chose both Sienna and Angelo's nightwear.

It was going to be very cold as winter is coming and I don't want them to catch a cold so I chose something warm and cosy to wear.

"Let's go." I signalled. We walked through the bathroom that had two baths with different coloured curtains on separate sides. Sienna went to the one with a pink colour shower curtain whereas Angelo went to the one opposite hers with a red colour curtain.

I picked Sienna up and placed her in the bath, I took off her clothes and put the water on. I waited until it was warm and then I placed the plug in. I repeated the same with Angelo.

"What bubble bath soap would you like, petit gâteau, Vanilla or Cherry blossom?" I asked as the water filled up to a reasonable height. "Vanilla, please," Sienna said.

I poured some and Sienna stirred it with her hands, making bubbles and the glitter sparkle around the bathtub. I moved to Angelo, who waited patiently. "What about you, pasticcino? Would you like lavender or jasmine? I said as I pushed his dishevelled hair away from his forehead.

"You chose, amore mio, I want to smell nice for you." He blushed. "You're quite the charmer aren't you" I laughed, I opened both bottles and smelled both of them and chose the jasmine one as it had a more appealing scent. Angelo also stirred the product with the water but there weren't glitter but small pieces of dried flower.

I switched between baths and bathed both of them, tickled and giggled with them. As I helped them get out of the bath, I moisturised both of them and helped them put on their pyjamas.

"Ok, go find a book you want me to read and I'll be back." I said, picking their clothes and placing it in their hamper. They both nodded and scurried into their rooms.

Making my way down the stairs, I noticed Abella and Dante both together again. I knew that the two were close since childhood and Abella liked him a lot, but ever since Abella found out that Dante didn't love women and only had them as one night stands, her feelings for Dante began to fade.

I made my way to the kitchen and warmed up two glasses of milk and to add some flavour I added some chocolate powder with some marshmallows on top. It had just gone past eight and Valerius was still in the office, my stomach growled, however, I went back upstairs and carried the glasses to the children's room.

Angelo's and Sienna's beds were close together with only a bedside table separating them. They both sat in their beds, which on top of it had a photo frame with the first letter of their name above typed in gold. I placed the glasses on the bedside table, to cool down, and picked up the book they both chose.

'James and the Giant Peach' was what they chose. I began to read the book, finding serenity whilst doing so. Angelo and Sienna both drank their hot chocolate and after reading for a couple of more minutes, their eyes appeared droopy and snuggled into their beds. I placed a bookmark in between the two pages and put the book on the bedside table.

"Sogni d'oro, miei amori" I whispered, as I kissed Angelo and Sienna goodnight on their cheeks. Turning off their light, I walked out of the dark room, careful not to make any noise and closed the door.

(T: Sweet dreams, my loves)

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What was your favourite book when you was little?

I think mine was Rupenzel.