Page 26 of Blinded By The Sun
Ciro
As soon as King leaves I know these two buffoons will say some dumb shit.
“SOOO, you’re saying, there’s no way you’re into her huh?” Boston chuckles shaking his head. “Yeah, right.”
Adriano joins in. “He’s so deep into her pussy he has to check her shit before she leaves like he assembled her or something. Fucking sicko.” Adriano winks at me.
I flip both of them the bird.Poutinetakes this chance to come back in the house withMocha.“Oh, if it isn’t my traitor dog-son. Did you tell your girlfriend how you’re mackin’ on my toy?”
Poutinebarks and gives me a dirty look as he goes over to his bowl and water.Mochafollows him because she couldn’t care less about the rest of us. Honestly, she’s just like her owner, doesn’t care to be friends with you or have you all up in her space.
“So, you’re even jealous of your dog?” Boston asks. He shakes his head. “I give you less than a month, you’ll break.”
I scoff. “Give me some damned credit. Only a month?”
“Yep, and I’m putting the bet of a thousand. Watch, I’ll win.”
“I’m not betting. What the hell?” I say to Boston. “Anyway, we’ve got other shit to solve. Tatyana’s dad called me and got fucking mouthy like I should be shitting my pants. The jet will be ready later on tonight. Matteo can stay with Kingsley.”
“Wait, you want to fly to Russia and settle this shit face to face?” Adriano asks me.
“Yeah. I’ll even do them one better and attend the funeral. I know that it’s the day after tomorrow. I want one of them to step up to me and talk reckless. Her father is acting like he doesn’t understand the code. Shit has never been easy, and this life won’t get easier. But sometimes, you need to remind people who the fuck you are.”
Adriano makes a call. “You sure this is what you want to do?” He asks. “We might be gone longer than a couple of days.”
“Yep.”
“Okay good. I’ll go make sure the girls are good along with the wife.” He rolls his eyes when he says that. “Know that Papa will want to be there. He has more pull overseas than you do.”
“Fine by me. I miss him anyway. Maybe I’ll pass by and say hi to Mama too before she kills me for not visiting as much.”
“Good.” Adriano gets up to go have a private conversation.
I look at Boston. “What the hell is going on with his wife and him?”
Boston shrugs. “Who the hell knows? They’ve always been like that, and I don’t know why he’s still with her. She’s annoying as hell.”
I nod. “True. But what was that about your ex cursing you out? Are you guys trying to patch things up?”
Boston snorts. “She wishes.” He rolls his eyes. “I hung up on her because I told her where we would stay and she wants to give me a lecture like I’m her son. She’s talking shit about me bringing Matteo here, acting like you’re a terrible influence. That was all her. How else did I get full custody? Just because she’s sober now, she forgets that my son has been put through the ringer because of her. He’s already suffering with enough shit right now; I can’t let her try to make herself look like she’s the exemplary parent alone.”
“You’re not happy that they have a good relationship now or what?”
Boston shrugs. “I’m happy that they have a good relationship but honestly, I just wish she got to know her son more than she argues with me. I hate that shit so yeah. It was on speaker when she called back and I let her vent. Could’ve hung up on her and she would’ve tried to come around here. Let’s be honest, you aren’t the best of friends after how she treated Matteo.”
“What? I would’ve been cordial. If Matteo wants to be around her, then it’s not like I won’t allow it. I’m not his father, you are. Whatever decision you make, I’d respect it.”
“Now, you know that’s a lie. You’re as much his father as I am. You helped me raise him. If it wasn’t for you, I wouldn’t even know how to properly change his diaper. For someone who claims to never like kids, you have always been present in all of your nieces and nephews’ lives. So, don’t give me that garbage.”
This time, it’s my turn to shrug my shoulders. “Whatever, they’re still annoying ass creatures.”
Boston laughs. “That they are, but they have their moments too. Shit, I’m sure you’re the only one who cried when you first held Teo. I didn’t even cry. I was just in love with the kid.”
I roll my eyes. “I told you I had something in my fucking eye. Why do you always bring that shit up?”
“Because I’ll keep reminding you, you’re a father without having to plant your seed anywhere. Speaking of seed, you are using protection?”
I eye Boston up and down. “Now, you know I can’t have kids, right?”
