It hadn’t been long, only last night. But they were all close and spent a lot of time if not being in the same room together, then they exchanged texts or phone calls. Hell, even emails. But it had been radio silent.
He figured Enzo just needed time to cool down and realize that Madison was off limits. He hoped, this time had gotten that into his head. Lucca was the first to show up.
“Hey man. How’s it going? Have you talked to Enzo since last night?” Lucca sat down.
“Things are moving. I’ll give an update when everyone is here. I haven’t talked to Enzo since last night. What did he say?”
“I don’t know man. I tried to message him and he never responded. I could see that he read them, but no response.”
That concerned. Dante didn’t know why, but he had a bad feeling. He was going to text Madison when Gabe walked in.
“Gabe, have you talked to Enzo?”
“Nope, I haven’t seen him since he left last night. When I contacted him last night, he ignored my messages and sent my calls to voicemail.”
“Do you think he will show up today?”
“No idea.”
Dante reached for his phone to see if he had any messages from Madison or Enzo.
“I wanted to tell you guys that Dad is having an engagement party for Ainsley and me, so you guys can talk to her, since the last time you met her everything was kind of rushed.”
“That’s great I guess. Do we have to come?” Dante had nothing from either Madison or Enzo, and he shot off a quick text to Madison
—D: Wanted to make sure you’re ok. I was thinking about you. I’m looking forward to spending the weekend with you.”—He waited for a response.
“Mom is making it a big deal, so I think you will have to come.” Lucca shifted in the chair
“My mom already said to me there would be nice girls there to settle down with.” Gabe checked his watch.
Dante looked up from his phone. “This isn’t some type of matchmaker thing is it?”
“I’m not going to lie. I think so. Aunt Sharon and Linda are upset they aren’t any closer to planning a wedding and want to help things along.”
“Damn, so we have to show up? I might try to bring someone to keep mom off my back,” Gabe said.
“Is that an option? If it is, you can put me down for a plus one.” Dante knew who he wanted to bring. If only she was willing to make what they had official in front of his family and friends. But first he would have to tell her that he was part of a crime family. He couldn’t bring her without telling her first.
“You have someone you want to bring?” Lucca looked at him.
—M: I’m ok and me too.—
Dante smiled. He had been worried Enzo might confront Madison again because he had gone off the radar, but she was fine. Dante also knew Madison would tell him if Enzo had come by or done anything so that was good.
“I guess let’s start since Enzo isn’t here. I can at least give the update.”
“Sounds good.”
“So things have moved according to plan. I’ve transferred some holdings over into different names in case we get caught so they can’t seize them.”
“Make sense.”
“Did you talk to the lawyer, Tony?”
“Yeah. I let him know what’s happening and he has the funds for bail if it’s necessary.”
The office door opened, and Enzo came in with a bag of ice held up to his face. He came in and slumped down in a chair.
