Page 65 of Scared Love

Sarah looks at me with a smirk on her face before

speaking.

“We’re not cackling,” she says before bursting into

laughter again. I sigh in frustration - this is so fucking annoying. “What

did you find out now,” I ask exasperatedly.

Emma looks at me sheepishly before speaking. “Your

mom was just telling me how you used to put on her bras

and her heels and sing to Celine Dion,” she says with a

giggle

Sarah bursts into laughter once again while Ma tries to

take a drink while laughing uncontrollably.

“Ma, this is why I never brought anyone home to meet

you,” I say with a laugh as I shake my head.

Marco and Pops walk in and Pops sits in his recliner

while Marco walks over and kisses Sarah then her stomach

and sits on the floor with their baby.

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Baby,that’s literally his nickname. I don’t think we

have called him Matteo more than twice.

I’ve never felt more at peace than what I feel right

now. It feels as if we’re just a normal family.

Ma stands up and does a stretch, “Well I better start the

dishes. Does anyone want dessert while I’m up?” Everyone

nods in unison.

Ma comes back in with a plate of cookies, she looks so

pleased with herself. I can’t help thinking how I can get out

of the family business. I want to provide Emma with a safe

place and not having to worry about someone hurting her. Emma catches me looking at her “What,” she asks

with a smirk on her face as she rubs my hand.

I smile down at her,“Nothing, it’s just nice to see you

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