“Not that I know of, but maybe that’s why he is late,” Enzo’s dad said.
“Let’s wait for a few to see if he shows. Someone send him a message,” said Don Calo
****
Madison stood next to Ainsley unsure of what to say. The older women looked at them, but none approached. They had been kind when she was introduced. Well, everyone except Enzo’s parents. Her nerves were out of control to know she was in the presence of the mob.
Did Ainsley know? Madison suspected she did since she was marrying Lucca who was the Don’s son according to Enzo.
“So, how long have you and Lucca been together?” She rubbed her hands up and down her arms even though it wasn’t cold in the room. There were some rough-looking men standing around. Madison could see their guns, which scared her on a different level. Her hands were clammy, and her heart raced. Her eyes darted around the room and took in everything and nothing at the same time.
Why did they need guns at an engagement party?
“Not long. Around two months.”
“Wow, that is fast. I guess when you know, you know.”
“Well, my dad lost me in a bet that he was sure he would win, and lucky for me they aren’t into trafficking and Don Calo wanted a wife for Lucca and figured I would make a good one and here we are.”
“Wow.” That was not what she had expected.
Were the guns to keep Ainsley from leaving? “Do you want to be with Lucca?”
“At first no, but now I do. You and Dante?”
“Close to eight weeks.” Although most of that was when they had their arrangement with each other. They had only been official for around four weeks. But no one needed to know that.
The door opened, and Madison turned around to see Enzo enter. She had been curious as to where he was. He headed straight for them instead of the back room where the other men were.
“Ainsley, I need to speak to Madison in private.”
Madison didn’t want Ainsley to go, but she didn’t think grabbing the woman’s arm and begging her to stay would be a good look. Even in front of witnesses, she didn’t want to be around Enzo.
“Sure, I was just getting ready to head to the ladies’ room. Nice meeting you, Madison. Look forward to seeing you around.” With that she gave a wave and left the room.
Madison backed up. “Enzo, I don’t think we have anything to say to each other.”
“Maybe, but I bet you didn’t know Dante has been giving you extra money for your services.” Enzo, moved into her space.
“What do you mean services? And what extra money? I earned all of that.”
“You know, you’re lying on your back for him. Or maybe you’re on top, or does he take you on all fours?”
Madison went to slap him, but he caught her hand this time.
“He’s been adding a grand to your money.”
“No.”
“He did it that day you guys decided you were dating and not just fucking. That extra ball of money was from his private stash.”
Madison tried to pull her hand away, but she knew what he was saying. She had remembered the time Dante had added another bundle to her money but never asked. And she had noticed she was getting a grand extra than what she expected and it was consistent, but brushed it off as it being due to the headliner position. She yanked her hand out of Enzo’s grip.
“Even so. I’m still not going to date you.”
“What’s your price? Two grand and I can get you on your back? Is there a family discount?”
At that moment, the guys came out of the back room.
