Page 26 of Mafia Star

I need a favor

Chapter Six

Beth

Marco

Sure

Oh, thank God. This is the worst fucking date ever. What was Steve thinking? His girlfriend, Chasity, is really nice. But her cousin, Derik, is a douche. He and I have nothing in common. At. All. Like he already said I play with pretty pillows every day. He said I play dress up with houses. He even acted surprised that there are college degrees in interior design. I don’t know what his deal is.

I’d asked him what he did first— HVAC repair —and asked if it took a lot of training. I listened to him drone on and on and on some more about shit I didn’t understand or care about. But I tried to be polite. It was Chasity who asked what I do. Then fuck face launched into his comments. Steve finally had to step in because he was pissed, and he didn’t trust me not to slap the asshole.

Me

Are you near Bella Vita by any chance?

It’s one of Lorenzo’s restaurants. Chasity wanted to try it out after finding out our sister is married to the owner. Derik’s been acting like a dick about how rich Chelle must be now.

Marco

I can be. What’s wrong? What happened?

I can hear him in my head. His calm but firm voice. The one that demands I answer his questions. The one I loved hearing— thus taunting him —the first night at the club. Right now, it calms me.

Me

Steven and Chasity want to go to Ivy. I don’t want to be stuck dancing with this guy. I’m over it. But I can’t go home yet because I promised Steve I’d stay out the whole night and give this guy a try.

Marco

Did he do something?

Oh, fuck. I don’t need Marco scaring the shit out of Derik. I just want an excuse to leave.

Me

No. He’s just not my type. He’s kinda obnoxious, but he didn’t do anything wrong. Can you come and rescue me? Please. I’d ask Chelle, but…

But Chelle doesn’t get home until tomorrow. And even if she were home, she just got married. I wouldn’t ask her to come out to make excuses for me. I guess I’m willing to ask Marco, though.

Marco

Give me twenty minutes. Where will you be?

Me

Ivy

There isn’t an immediate response like before. Is he getting ready to head out the door? I can’t hide in the bathroom forever.

Marco

I’m on my way, piccolina.

Thanks, Daddy.

Me

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