FORTY TWO

"Si Padre."He said."When am I getting the symbol."

A soft smile touched Giovanni's lips."Not anytime soon.Your mother won't approve...you'll get it when you sixteen or eighteen depending if your mother allows it."Alessio's face hung down in sadness."But I'll talk to your mother."His face lit up."Are you guys ready."They nodded. "Good.Uncle Rocco is waiting for you.Daddy has to go."He kissed each of them before leaving to join the rest of his men in the living room.

They left immediately the second he arrived all spreading out in different cars making sure not to get noticed.His mind drifted to Brielle and the kiss they shared.... a kiss that left him confused and with a mixture of emotions that even now he cannot make sense of. She has imprinted herself into his life...and all the things she's making him feel are frustrating him.