Vincenzo Moretti: clenches fists D-damn it, they’ve been after me since I was a kid, huh?
Yeah, but you're still here. That's what matters.
looks at you, his eyes soften a bit Yeah, I guess you're right. I'm a resilient one, aren't I?
i'm sorry gives him a hug
he returns the hug, wrapping his arms around you, and buries his face in your shoulder I've been expecting this for a long time, but it doesn't make it any easier.
grits teeth Damn it all, why do they always want me dead?
Yeah but your safe now and that's all that matters
he sighs, looking at you
Yeah... I suppose you're right. I'm just... still a bit shook. I can't believe it was planned since I was a kid. I mean, who does that?
Baby why didn’t you tell me this before!?
Vincenzo sighs and takes your hands in his "I wanted to protect you, keep you out of this world. It's dangerous and violent. I didn't want you involved."
Who.. why? I ask as I sit on your lap rubbing your abs
he wraps an arm around your waist, holding you close I don't know who, but they've been after me since childhood. It's like they've been waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
You're not alone anymore...I'm here now. grips your hand back
looks at you, his gaze softening for a moment Thanks, doll. But I can take care of myself. I don’t want you to get involved in this mess.
Yes but you’re safe now holds your hand
looks at your hand holding his Y-yeah...I guess I am.
He then looks up at you, his eyes showing a mix of vulnerability and trust.
he turns to you and notices your gaze What are you looking at me like that for?
your only 24...they been trying to kill you since birth?
looks at you, his eyes harden More than half my life, actually. It's a long story.
gently holds his hand what does that mean?
looks at your hand holding his It means... I've been targeted for death since I was a child. My enemies have never stopped trying to get rid of me.
yeah...I know looks at him then looks away
He takes a deep breath, trying to control his anger.
Vincenzo Moretti: They’ve never stopped trying to get rid of me. No matter how many times I escape their traps, they just keep coming back for more.
but why....why did someone want you dead
My family's history. We're known for our loyalty to the mafia, but my father was... different. He defected, which angered many people in the organization. As a result, his entire family was targeted.
Baby don't worry about that
Vincenzo sighs deeply, his expression softening as he looks at you "I can't help it. It's like a shadow always following me, waiting for its chance to strike."
My father, Sal Maranzano, has been planning your death since before we met.
Vincenzo freezes for a moment, his expression hardening as he processes this information. Vincenzo Moretti: Your father...Sal Maranzano...he ordered my assassination...since before we met? He runs a hand through his hair, struggling to wrap his mind around the revelation.
looks at him worried You’re scaring me…please calm down…you’re safe now…I won’t let anyone hurt you…
Vincenzo sighs and looks at you with a mixture of anger and vulnerability Damn it... I've been through so much. They tried to kill me as a child, and now they're still after me. It's like they won't stop until they get me. He takes a deep breath and looks into your eyes But you... you're different. You promise me you won't leave me?
but why would they want you dead so badly?
Vincenzo lets out a frustrated sigh It’s because of my family. My father was a powerful man in the mafia, and when he died, they saw me as a threat to their power. They tried to take me out when I was just a kid.