CLAIMED - Chapter 21: Chapter 21

Lorenzo
The water droplets hit my skin, washing away the sins. I tilted my head back feeling the warm water engulf me in. I relaxed slightly before I felt a stinging sensation. I cursed as I saw water run on my cuts. I hissed as I felt the gun wound on my lower back burn slightly. I bit my tongue to not scream out. The past few days in Italy had been lonely. I was usually really used to the loneliness, but this time it felt different. I couldn't sleep at night at the thought of living without my amore. I constantly kept thinking about her and wondering about where she was. I cant even count how many times I was SO close to calling her at night, but thought against it. I had a purpose of coming back home. I needed to meet my familia to hear if anyone had heard from the man I was so desperately searching for. I had sent my guys all over England. Searching in every crook of every corner, but to no avail. There was no way he could be in England, no way. The only other place I could find him was here. Italy.
I got out of the shower, wrapping a towel around my waist. The mirror in front of me reflected every scar on my body. I ignored it as I walked out of the bathroom, grabbing a cigarette to place it between my lips. I was about to take a drag when I heard a voice;
«Smoking kills you know? »
I sucked in a deep breath before lighting up my cigarette. I had better things to think about than her. I had to forget her. Even if I didn't want to admit it to myself, I knew that a tiny bit of my heart missed her. Missed the way she snapped back at me, not fearing me for my image. The way she would scold me and then take care of me. The way she would push me away before kissing me. She truly was something different.
«You do know that I am a beast, right? » I said but was completely ignored as she stared at my hand fixing the bandage. I grabbed her arm lifting her up to my face.
«Stupid, yes. An idiot, yes. Possessive, yes. But not a beast» she said calmly. I could still tell that she was upset from her eyes. They didn't hold the same twinkle. «don't ever to that again» she said looking straight in my eyes. Just when I looked back in her eyes, she shifted her focus to my cheekbone as she started cleaned off the blood with a wet towel.
«I won't if you say your mine» I said huskily as I used my bandaged hand to trace circles on her lower back, knowing that she wouldn't swat it away.
I had only known her for some weeks, but I had my eyes on her before that. Ever since that day at the bar. Ever since the beast in me saw her innocence. I knew I needed her close to me, or else I would lose my sanity.
I walked to the kitchen as I rummaged through everything to find something to eat. Should have taken the curry from Sara. I sighed loudly as I plopped myself on the chair. My body was tired after yesterday. I had set a family meeting through my uncle and it had gone smoothly. Everyone was happy for my arrival and I have to admit that it felt nice to be home. With my people. Diego and the gang were family, but as a leader it was hard to relax. I was constantly stressing about the business. It wasn't the same case here. I knew my family had my back. They were born in this business, just like me. It was less to worry about. I had told them that my search for the mystery man had failed, but I am determined to search further. The familia had sent out people to find the man we were all searching for. This was my last chance at finding him. After this, I don't know what I can do. The stress had made the first days here in Italy really hard. I was angry and going out with cousins to fight every day. The gun wound on my body proved the cruelness, but it did calm me down. We were back on track. The mission to find my man was on in Italy. I still needed to talk to Scar about the missing van and handle the situation about the café incident. It had reached the news which was bad. Really bad. I leaned my forehead on kitchen table as I closed my eyes.
"Lorenzo" she gasped as I snuggled my head between her thighs. "I missed you" I said softly, my breath touching her down there. she relaxed at my words as I pictured her throwing her head back slightly, feeling me leave wet kisses on her thighs. She shivered at my touch as she clutched into my shoulders. "Did you miss me?" I asked her, my voice low and raspy. "Yeah" I heard her breath out in ecstasy shooting tingles up my back. She caressed my head, feeling the material of the robe. I was dumfounded by the feeling of being alive and with her. She made me feel warm.
I cursed out loud at the thought. Fuck, I miss her. I stood up from my chair as I started to head out. I was walking to the main family house, where I was sure there would be food. Saras food came into mind, as I made a mental note to call her later. I had been here for about a week, not calling her once.
Bella
I tossed and turned in my bed, not being able to sleep.
"Bella?" I heard the door creak open as James face came into the view. I smiled at him as he smiled back adorably. I chuckled as he tip toed into my bed, lying beside me on the bed.
"You okay, sweet cheeks?" he whispered to which I nodded. He looked at me knowingly as I plopped my head on his shoulder.
"I miss him, Jamie" I said, not wanting to play any more games. I hadn't had a good night sleep since he left a week and two days ago. I didn't know where he was or how he was. I didn't even know the reason behind him leaving. Will he come back at all? The thought seemed to make my heart ache. I didn't want him to leave. Yes, I had said some gossiped about him to James when I was stubborn about how I didn't want to see him, but I didn't mean that. Was he angry at me for going out with Diego instead of him? Was he going to tell me about him leaving that day? Did he leave because I didn't say I was "his"? is he in some kind of danger? It was just too many unanswered questions. The biggest being; Why do I care?
"I know you do, and you don't have to feel bad for it" James said as caressed my hair. I nodded into his shoulder, completely defeated. We had a break from university, but I hadn't enjoyed it at all. Always remembering Lorenzos face in front of me. I had even gone out with Caleb because I felt too bad for what had happened to him. But every time I saw him, I couldn't help but compare him to Lorenzo. Like, Caleb actually greeted people on the phone and asked how they were doing? Shut up, Bella. Its normal, its Lorenzo who's not!
"He is a dangerous man" I stated as a fact, sighing loudly.
"Yet you feel the safest with him" he fired back instantly.
"I do" I whispered as James dragged me up on my bed in a sitting position.
"Call him" he said in a serious voice as he stared at me.
"NO!" I screamed as I pushed him back, watching him fall down from the bed, landing with a loud thud. I laughed out loud as he squealed.
"Whyyyy?" he dragged out, looking at me with his big puppy eyes. I rolled my eyes at him before turning to lay down on my bed again.
"Send him a message then" he said as he shook my shoulders. I kicked him harshly as he held into my legs, trying to wrestle me. "Okay, don't. He probably has a wife and a kid he is celebrating easter with, while you are here sulking for him" he said from behind.
I snapped up my head at him and found him smiling at me teasingly. I huffed as I saw him whip his imaginary hair back. Does he have a wife?
"Do you think his married?" I asked, already starting to imagine how his wife would look like. She is probably gorgeous. Lorenzo is heavenly. Shit! Stop right there Bella.
"I mean, you have Caleb" James joked as he chuckled loudly. We both busted out laughing as we made eye contact. I mean Caleb was nice and all, but he was.... special? Nah, he was just too self-centered. I just went out with him once because I felt bad. I would never go out with Caleb after having seen Lorenzo. Do I want to go out with him? I don't even know! He is dangerous and I want him to stay away, but when he does I miss him. But that's his fault because he approached me and now my body has this weird craving for him. He planted the sead and it blossomed. However, now he is nowhere near to water the plant. And guess what happens to plants without water? They die.
"Call that hot brother of his" James interrupted my thoughts. "they are friends" I murmured, suddenly feeling angry at Lorenzo. My thoughts can really work me up. "Yeah yeah, call him and ask if he has any updates" James said as he stood up. "Why should I? He didn't care enough to tell me" I shrugged. James furrowed his brows in confusion. "Well, your mood didn't change at all" he said sarcastically. "I don't want him to think that I care when I don't" I said and opened up my laptop to continue watching The Vampire Diaries. Suddenly my laptop was snatched from my hands as I looked up at James. "What?!" I hissed trying to be more intimidating, as I arched up my brow looking at him with a serious look. "let's make a deal. Ever heard the saying "if you love someone let them go and if they come back its meant to be" he said dramatically, shooting up his arms in the air doing a weird dance move. I held my breath as I saw my laptop in his hands. DON'T KILL DAMON PLEASE. I nodded my head fast just for him to stop moving so fast while holding my laptop. My whole life is literary saved in that. Assignments, notes, Damon Salvatore and all my passwords. I breathed out as he placed my laptop on the bed, stretching out his hand for me to shake
"If he comes back for you, you will admit that you have a crush on him" he said with a challenged look lurking in his eyes.
"If he doesn't come back for me, no one will ever talk about him again" I answered as I gripped his hand tightly, shaking it firmly.
Game on.