Fall For My Ex’s Mafia Father

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Chapter 19 – The Secret Room Downstairs–1

“Come on, baby Fay,” she says with a smile. “Let’s go have a drink.”

I shrug, not hating the idea, and let Fiona help me out of the wedding gown. After I change, I follow her through the kitchen and out into a beautiful little garden I didn’t know was here.

“Oh wow,” I say, looking around. “It’s beautiful out here.”

It really is. There’s a full grill and wet bar pressed up against the house. Next to it is a stone patio with a hand–carved wooden table covered by a tall pergola that has grape vines curling all around it. The whole area is surrounded by tall hedges, keeping out prying eyes.

Fiona bends down to remove a bottle of wine from the fridge and pops it open, filling two delicate glasses that she takes down from the rack above the sink. I sit down at the table as she brings the glasses over.

“This is Kent’s latest vintage,” she says as I raise the glass to my lips. The wine is dry, but I feel a little bit of bubble against my lips as I sip.

It’s delicious. As I peer at it in the glass, I suddenly realize something. “Wait, has Kent been the one sending the clothes up to my room? The ones I wear everyday?”

the way he wants me to.

But behind my disgust at the idea, a very little bit of me…likes it.

“It’s so nice to have a chance to sit with you one–on–one,” Fiona says, interrupting my thoughts. “You know, have a little girl talk.”

I smile at her. “Yes, I agree. I used to do this all the time with my

sister.”

“Aww,” Fiona says, giving me a warm smile. You can consider me your sister now, if you want.”

I smile at her and nod.

“So!” she says, leaning forward. “How are things going with you and Daniel?”

I press my lips together. I definitely can’t tell her the truth – I promised Daniel I wouldn’t – but, frankly, I’m dying for someone to talk to.

“Don’t be shy,” she says.

say, hesitating. “I mean, I really like Daniel a lot – but, I’m just not sure

do you say that?” she says, curious. “Is the physical connection just

we’re getting a little too close

leans forward to whisper more. “Is

my lip, too ashamed to admit

figures it out, sitting back with a gasp. “You

My blush deepens.

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19 – The Secret Room

says, looking actually worried for me now.

a…”

and I know she can

she murmurs. “You’re a virgin.”

big gulp of my wine. If we’re going

the idea. “Baby Fay!” she laughs, “you are

at me, truly ing the role of a big sister. “So what’s the problem, baby?

a little, not really knowing how to say it. “I’m not… opposed. I just…I don’t

of wine and standing up. “In this world, you’ve

her and swallow my

mouth falls open in

is? I have to stop myself from

I say, blushing again, “but

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The Secret Room Downstairs–3

me into the leather chair. “Listen, I’m going to leave you down here by yourself, so just go ahead and explore,” she says.

lots of VHS tapes up there,” she continues, gesturing towards the corner where she found the magazines, “if movies are more your thing. Stay for as long as you want –

in my lap.