CLAIMED - Chapter 35: Chapter 35

Several days had passed with Lorenzo and Bella hanging out together. She had been to the warehouse and even been present in one of the meetings. She slowly started understanding why he did what he did and that creeped her out. She soothed herself by telling her that he was at least doing justice to others. She had heard that he killed a man who had raped several women and didn't feel sorry for the man at all. How could someone do that?! She had also planned a trip that she didn't tell Lorenzo about.
Lorenzo was falling hard, but didn't understand it yet. He told his family that he was simply infatuated. Nothing more. However, he deep down knew that he was trying to lie to himself. It didn't seem to work though, but that's another topic. With time, he was getting better at the transition from the ruthless mafia leader to the bearable and protective guy Bella could see.
Right now, when Lorenzo was busy at work, Bella was sulking beside James. James sat in front of her with her computer, Bella sitting opposite her. she was munching on her burger furiously, sending prayers and prayers to god.
"Bels, come on. You got this, Bitch" James shrieked, watching her freak out over nothing.
"What if I don't pass the exams James? I am done for then" she spoke, facepalming herself.
"Look, I brought food okay? If you fail, we will eat out hearts out and cry together" James said, hoping that it would help her.
Bellas phone vibrated and she picked it up to see a message from Lorenzo:
Did you check the results, amore?
Bella shut her eyes tightly and breathed out. "Okay James, if I have passed this exam just tell me, but if I don't" she said poking his chest "take the computer with you to the other room and leave the food for me here". James nodded quickly, opening up her computer and clicking on the results. Bella looked at him as if she was going to cry any minute now.
-B-
James saw the result and turned the computer to face Bella. Her ocean like eyes, drank up the sight in front of her. She squealed loudly, jumping on James to hug him. James laughed out loudly, throwing popcorn over both of them. They had been too occupied to see Lorenzo standing by the door, watching his woman laugh and giggled as if she had won a lottery. A little smile made its way on his lips, which he shrugged of easily. He cleared his throat, making the two friends pull apart.
"I take this as a sign for you passing or am I wrong?" he spoke with his normal husky voice. James smiled at the interaction between the two love birds.
"You aren't wrong" Bella answered, grinning proudly.
"When am I ever, amore" Lorenzo spoke, elegantly walking towards Bella and pecking her lips. Bella blushed; hearing James mutter an "aww". Lorenzo felt popcorns being thrown over him and furrowed his brows at James. "What? I didn't have roses" James shrugged and walked away.
Bella blushed seeing Lorenzos eyes on her lips again. "My family is arriving from Italy today amore" he told her, seeing some hair strands falling in front of her face. He moved the hair strand away with the gun in his hand, but bit his tongue when he saw Bella crossing her arms at him. he chuckled, putting the gun back. "Sara is throwing them a big party. Everyone will be there" he continued. Bella raised her brows, not knowing where his story was going. "Do you maybe- I don't know- Do you- I mean the gang" he stuttered, trying out different sentences that seemed to not fit in his mouth. Bella saw the man turning flustered in front of her. She kissed him quickly, shutting him up. He melted into her touch, taking the lead on her kissing her. they pulled out after a while, looking into each others eyes. "Will you, Bella Khair, be my date for the night? And the nights after that?" he whispered to her, his mouth inches away from hers. He saw as her lips stretched upwards. "Always" she whispered back, caressing his cheek.
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Lorenzo walked arm in arm with Bella, who was wearing a beautiful dark blue gown. Her eyes were covered in shiny eyeshadow that highlighted her ocean like eyes. Lorenzo walked in his expensive Armani suit with his head held high. His face held no emotion at all, looking as strict as ever. Bella however, smiled at the guests and even blew a kiss at Scars daughter, Celina, that she had met not that long ago. The two were polar opposites and the gang snickered at the image of them. Lorenzo greeted the family and Bella was shocked to see girls amongst the tough men. It was the first time she had seen girls, other than Sara, in the gang. Lorenzo had told her that his cousins would be there, but he didn't tell her that it was the first time he introduced a girl to them. A girl he considered his own.
The party was held in a big mansion, that Bella had learned was also Lorenzos. It was big and decorated in the most beautiful architects. The floor was so shiny, that Bella was fascinated. The people in the mansion, even more beautiful. They were wearing the most beautiful dresses and suits and she didn't feel any less than a pearl in the dress Lorenzo had brought her. She had rejected it, but Lorenzo didn't take no as an answer.
"Son" Lorenzo hears the familiar voice before he turned around. His uncle was standing with his arms wide open, smiling lightly. Lorenzo hugged him, still holding Bellas hand. His uncle noticed and looked behind the mafia man to see the most innocent face looking up at him.
"I suppose you are the lady my son was missing in Italy" he said, stretching out his hand. Bella looked at the elderly man who had the same dangerous persona like Lorenzo. However, he looked sweeter and more...talkative. The words registered in her brain, to which her stomach did a flip. She looked at Lorenzo who was smirking, clearly enjoying this more than her. "Bella" She said, shaking his hand. "your lady got a name!" he snickered, pushing Lorenzo lightly. Lorenzo smiled, kissing the back of Bellas hand. they were interrupted when another voice was heard;
"My sweet Lorenzo!" an Italian accent squealed, revealing an elderly woman. She was short, but her high heels did loan her some inches. Lorenzo walked over and met her half way, hugging her tightly. Bella stood there awkwardly before Diego catched her sight. She thanked god and started to walk over before she was stopped by the lady. "Who may this be, son?" she asked, holding my hands in her. she smiled at me dearly, but I looked at Lorenzo not knowing what to do.
"I am Bella, Lorenzos fri-" she started before she was interrupted by Lorenzo; "My woman". Bella whipped her head to a smirking Lorenzo, but he didn't seem bothered at all. She was engulfed in a long and warm hug by the lady. "I am Lorenzos aunt, sweetie. Come, I will introduce you to the familia as my son's lady" she uttered, taking her hand and walking over to the girls. Lorenzo looked at how the gang guys made way for Bella and smiled at her, treating her as a sorella. He felt content at the thought of her being his.
Bella had met quite few of Lorenzos cousins and she liked them. They were like any other family, minus the business. However, she noticed that the girls barely knew about it themselves. They knew as little as her. Lorenzo had his eyes fixed on Bella throughout the night. "What is that in your eyes Lorenzo?" Diegos asked him, pointing to his eyes. they were sitting around a table, discussing business, the trip and random topics. They had noticed how Lorenzos eyes hadn't left Bella. "What?" Lorenzo asked, rubbing his eyes softly. "Love" Scar uttered and punched Lorenzos shoulder. "Shut up, idiots" Lorenzo said, looking at the boys. They snickered at him and looked away.
The doors opened to reveal none other than Marco. Despite the mansion being packed, his eyes locked with his uncle. They met each other half way, hugging each other tightly. The mansion had gone quiet and before anyone could think about anything, both cries and squealed filled up the mansion. Lorenzo saw his familia reunite and laugh wholeheartily. He stood up from his seat and walked over to the balcony. he knew that his presence restricted everyone and made things awkward. He didn't want that and chose to walk away himself. Bella had seen the man of her interest walk out and chose to follow him. She saw as he stood in the balcony, looking out at the amazing ocean view. he had his arms crossed and a blank emotion on his face. She walked over to him and hugged him from behind. Her head rested on his back as she felt him take deep and long breaths. Lorenzo smiled as he pulled her over, so she stood in front of him.
"Why aren't you in there enjoying the festa?" He asked her, caressing his cheek.
"I want to be you. You know, since I am your woman" Bella answer sassily, leaning into his touch.
"You are what?" he asked, smiling at her. She smiled back shyly.
"Your woman" she answered again, standing on her tip toes to kiss him. Lorenzo kissed her back immediately, happy that she wanted to spend her time with him.
"I don't like parties" he mumbled to her in between kisses. She chuckled and pulled away; "I figured".
The sight of Bella standing in front of him in her beautiful gown was torturous for Lorenzo. The split in her gown, revealed her long and tan legs. her ocean like eyes, stood as a contrast to her olive skin tone. And Lorenzo was sure that her plump lips were teasing him. He could feel his pants tighten at just the thoughts of what he would do to her. "Have I told you that you look beautiful, Bella?" he whispered, clenching her hair in his hand. "Amore" she corrected him, her heart pounding against her chest. "I didn't let Sara invite the doctor tonight, it seems as if he has taken an oath to not let us make babies" he muttered, kissing and nibbling on her neck. The light breeze that hit her neck, made her shiver and lean into him more. Lorenzo was eager on claiming her right then and there.
His rogue hands found the zipper on the back of her gown and he smoothly pulled it down. Just when the dress was about to fall off Bellas body, she snapped back to reality and held on to her gown. "Lorenzo!" she hissed at the man who was beyond taken by lust. He hummed in response, too focused on drinking in the honey of her skin. "Not here" she whispered, pulling back and turning around for him to zip her up again. However, she felt Lorenzos hands roam around her back and touching her breast from underneath the gown. "It will be quick amore" he spoke in a husky and low voice. "Your family is literally next door babe" Bella pleaded, thinking about all the scenarios that would turn to reality if someone was to walk in. Just in time, her nightmare came to life.
"YO LORENZO?!" Diegos voice were heard, from not that far away. Bella eyes went wide and she turned around to see Lorenzo smirk evilly. "Lorenzo" she threatened lowly, trying to zip up her own gown miserably. Lorenzo crossed his arms, looking at her teasingly. "Want me to help?" he asked in a sweet voice, mimicking her. Bella furrowed her brows at his and stuck out her tongue, too stubborn to accept help now.
"BRO WHERE THE FUCK ARE YOU?!" Diegos voice was heard again, but times much closer. "O my god Lorenzo!" Bella shrieked when Lorenzo unclipped her hair, messing it around a little. He smirked, not saying anything. "Say that you are mine" he challenged her, using his thumb to mess up her lipstick a little. She slapped his hand away, cursing away in a foreign language. He stepped back a little, watching his mastermind in front of him. "Sex hair, plumper lips, hickeys and open zipper- Ding!" He muttered to himself, purposefully wanting her to listen. "Lorenzo.." she threatened him, walking closer to poke his chest. "If you don't-" she started off, when they heard someone's footsteps. "Say that you are mine" Lorenzo uttered, leaning down to kiss the hickey on her breast. She gasped before accepting defeat. "Fuck, okay. I am. I am. Now shoo Diego away" she whispered, urging him to go. "You are whose? I need full sentences" he spoke, holding her face in his hands. "I am yours, Lorenzo Moretti" She said, looking at the adorable smile on his face.
Lorenzo poked his head out of the door, signaling Diego to come to him. Diego was just one door away and looked at him confused. "I didn't get the chance to say sorry.." he started off as he saw a grinning Lorenzos head poke through the balcony door. "Are you okay?" he asked instead, too freaked out. He had pictured this conversation to be much more different than what it was becoming. Lorenzo nodded as he patted Diegos back. "I have forgotten it already, kid. You good" he answered. Diego nodded his head walking away. "And yeah, mum wants you to come outside" he called out, while walking away.
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«My mother said I'm too romantic
She said, "You're dancing in the movies"
I almost started to believe her
Then I saw you and I knew
Maybe it's 'cause I got a little bit older
Maybe it's all that I've been through
I'd like to think it's how you lean on my shoulder
And how I see myself with you»
The two lovebirds swayed with each other on the dance floor, closely. Lorenzo hummed to the words of the song that resonated to him. Bella played close attention to the way Lorenzo looked content in the moment. The whole gang whistled and clapped when they catched their capo stealing a kiss from his lady, thinking he was slick. Bella blushed adorably, while Lorenzo pumped up his fist.
Midst in the crowd, Sara walked over to Lorenzos uncle. "He is in love" she spoke confidently, watching the elderly man nod. "Do you think he will realize it before it's too late?" he answered Sara, knowing that she was close to him. "I have raised him well" she smiled, no doubt in her mind that the two were meant to be. Marco who stood close by, listened closely to the conversation and smiled to himself. "He is whipped" he stated, laughing to himself.
The night was alive and the whole familia was busy, resulting in them not noticing the two lovebirds running away. Lorenzo held his ladies' hand, leading her to his room. They weren't even fully in the room before their hands found each other. Lorenzo didn't waste any time, unzipping and taking off Bellas gown. She was left in her bra and underwear, that he used his sweet time observing. Bella however, grunted at him and pulled on his shirt. Indicating for him to take it off. He followed her command and threw the shirt away. He left small kisses all over her body, watching Bella tremble under his touch. She held on to his hair, tugging it and earning a moan from the big and tough man in front of her.
"Lorenzo, please" she whispered in his ear, wanting him to please her already.
"Are you sure?" he asked her, holding on to her panties. She nodded, pulling him closer. "Words amore" he reminded her, unzipping his own pants and dragging it away with the boxers. She saw as his length wiggled in front of her, leaving her flustered. "Firstly, yes. Secondly, that won't fit in me" she said seriously, watching him let out a rich and booming laughter. Bella didn't have time to think, before she heard the sound of her undies ripping and his length filling her, earning him a loud moan from his woman. They made love of the purest form upstairs, while music and laughter were heard from downstairs.
«Fire on fire, we're normally killers
With this much desire, together, we're winners
They say that we're out of control
and some say we're sinners
But don't let them ruin our beautiful rhythms
'Cause when you unfold me and tell me you love me
And look in my eyes
You are perfection, my only direction
It's fire on fire, mm It's fire on fire»
The rest of the night was a special one for the two birds who drowned in each other's presence. Too occupied to hear the doors of hell creak open. The beast had finally found his beauty; However, the curse wasn't broken. Oops.