A Nanny For The Mafia Lord

Alessia's POV

I ran to the kitchen and almost tripped.

I ate as though my life depended on it.

Don't be late, don't be late!

"Calm down girl, you gonna choke and end up in the hospital," Sydney emphasized whilst sitting on one of the kitchen island chairs.

"And lose the interview" Isabella finished Sydney's sentence, she took a mouth full of hot chocolate and a bite of coffee cake.

These girls could eat for a living

I rolled my eyes, I didn't even finish my quiche, "Bye guys, hope for the best" I said running to the door and cursing my high-heeled shoes on the way.

I mean, I love my heels, they're my life. But right now was not the moment I wanted them to fail.

"Good luck!" they both shouted in unison before I closed the door.

I tapped on the elevator button repeatedly, like a mad woman, I tapped my right foot in frustration.

Finally, the elevator opened, and I ran in, thankfully the elevator was empty, and I put on my earrings and my lipstick.

I ran outside my apartment building for a cab, I looked at my watch, 5:23 am.

I have 7 minutes!

I frantically waved for a cab, I probably looked crazy, but finally, a cab stopped.

I quickly went in and closed the door, "Morning, please go to Rossi Incorporation please" I requested catching my breath in the confines of the car.

"No problem," the old man replied and started driving.

I finally arrived and I stepped out of the car.

This building is...Ginormous

I know right

The picture of this building online gave no justice to it.

"Thank you so much," I said quickly paying the driver.

I ran into the giant building, "Good morning, I'm here for a Nanny interview" I smiled.

The receptionist behind the desk looked confused, but another woman walked up to us "Ah yes, please head to the top floor, good luck" she said pointing at the elevator.

I smiled at the woman who now stood by the receptionist.

She was beautiful, she had long chestnut hair dark hazel eyes, and amazing tanned skin.

I smiled "Thank you" as I ran to the elevator.

Damn, even the elevator reeked rich.

My eyes widened upon seeing the top floor was floor 105.

I quickly pressed the floor, thankfully no interruptions.

The elevator finally dinged and opened I walked out and saw one door written 'Boss' Office'.

I gulped even though I've been to over 10 of these. I calmed down and gently knocked on the door.

I heard "Come in" so I opened my door.

Oh heavens, this office is bigger than my room and kitchen combined!

Shut up, Lee!

Lee is my inside voice but sometimes she says unnecessary or unhelpful comments.

I looked at the man sitting across a big wooden table.

He had dark brown hair, lightly curled. He had marble-grey eyes, a sharp jawline-and if I may not add, the body of a Greek god.

Stop it, not the time Lee.

I cleared my throat, "Good morning."

He barely even looked up "You must be Miss Marino, am I right?" he said with no expression on his face.

Did he just ditch my 'good morning'?!

"Um...Yes, you must be Mr. Rossi" I said with a soft smile as I closed the door behind me.

"Have a seat" he typically demanded, I would've asked for some manners if I wasn't in an interview, so I kept my mouth shut.

I sat across from him, and he opened a file "So Ms Marino, you are interviewing for a nanny job?" he asked still expressionless.

Just his gaze sent a cold shiver down my spine, but I smiled either way.

I nodded "You were 36 seconds late by the way" he stated looking at me, I sheepishly smiled.

The man counts seconds?

"Sorry about that, it won't be repeated," I said, he sighed.

Surely disapproval, as far as I could guess.

"I'm going to start the interview, are you ready?" he asked, I wasn't gonna lose this opportunity.

"Yes," I answered.

Enzo's POV

I was already impressed by Ms Marino.

Once she entered she greeted, manners. She sat with poise effortlessly, and etiquette (believe me, I've seen worse). She wore decent clothing and apologized for coming late, with respect.

But I can't guarantee she'll be hired though, she has to keep this up.

I looked at her file.

"You're a certified child psychologist?" I asked looking back at her, "Yes, I am" she said confidently.

Confidence is good.

I nod my head "Why are you a child psychologist, it says here you were doing Neurology, but changed, why the sudden change?" I asked if I wanted to challenge her and see her limits.

"Well, we all suffer psychologically. We adults dwell with it, knowing life is life and we eventually get over it. Some don't, and end up needing therapy, but that's extreme cases. Adults like you and me know that struggles hurt but we can always fix cracks. But kids" she stopped as though thinking.

"Children don't know how to cope, it might look like they're fine but they really aren't, that memory will stay there breaking them to the last bone. By helping them while they are young I can prevent future broken people. And the reason I changed is personal if you don't mind, I prefer not talking about it" she ended.

What she said tugged my heart remembering what I went through as a kid, the thing is I don't have a crack to fix, I have a fucking hole.

I nodded "It's fine if it's personal" I cleared my throat as well as my thoughts.

"You're from Northern Italy, Parme?" I asked "Yes" and she answered "Your parent's jobs?" I asked raising my brow.

"My father owns a Cafe," she said shortly "Your mother?" I questioned.

"Well typically my mom is a botanist but she helps my dad at the cafe, they typically both own it. My father is also a retired Military captain but he's a great cook" she finished.

I gave a small nod. To be honest I have no idea why I'm still questioning her.

"You could be taking care of three kids, will you be able to do so?" I finally asked.

For a second she looked as though she was contemplating the words said to her. A smile crept to her face.

How does one smile so much? And she did it so effortlessly.

"Of course" she started, again, confidently.

"How long do you want to work for?" I asked calmly, "Uh...the time needed" she answered.

"Is 1 year enough?" I asked, "Yes, it can work" she replied, and I nodded.

Before I could speak, "But I ask one condition?" she asked.

I mentally face-palmed.

How could I think she was different from the rest? She wants to discuss her salary obviously.

"Yes" I sighed, " I want your cooperation and participation" she finished.

I raise both my brows "That's it?" I asked, and she nodded.

"Uh, well, You will get a response by email later today or by latest tomorrow," I said then cleared my throat.

She smiled once again "Thank you, Mr Rossi," she said, her smile not faltering.

How can one be so happy?

"You may leave," I said, she stood up "Have a good day," she said before turning around.

Before she could reach the door the door swung open revealing Andrews's face.

She gave a small nod to him in greeting before leaving, his eyes following her until the elevator closed.

I cleared my throat to get his attention, "Who is she?" he asked with lust on his face.

I rolled my eyes.

Why am I friends with him?

A question I've asked myself for over 18 years.

"I will not have you hitting on one of the kids' nannies again," I said opening my drawer to take out some important papers.

"She's hired?!" he sounded more excited than a question.

"I haven't put the final word on it," I said opening a file.

"Why not, she's the first one that came to an interview with clothes that cover everything. Makes me want to see more" he whispered the last bit but I heard it.

I shoot him a look "Watch your words Drew" I looked back at my papers.

"I don't want you faltering anything this time" I finished. "Or maybe Italy's top bachelor has lost his handsomeness and glamour that girls don't throw themselves at you anymore" he teased directing at me.

"You are a pain Andrew, and this one is different she's not that type," I said reading through some forms.

"Hmm, even more interesting" he mumbled. "Anyway, what did you come to bother me about?" I asked coldly.

"The new shipment route worked, you told me to tell you when it arrived," he said sitting down in front of me.

"How's the new warehouse?" I asked looking at him. "Great actually, you can visit tomorrow morning if you'd like?" he asked.

"Tonight" I stated, well, demanded.

"Sure thing Capo," he said [Italian translation: Boss]

I pressed the intercom button "Linda please cancel all other interviews for a nanny" I said.

I heard shuffling papers "Of course Enzo, consider it done," she said dropping the intercom.

"So she is hired?" Andrew asked. "I already told you, I'm still thinking," I said getting tired of this conversation.

Andrew left, I tried concentrating but my mind went to Alessia. My mind could not stop going to her no matter how much I'd scold myself.

Not in a weird way, but just thinking if she's the right kind of person I want to take care of my kids.

Something in my gut said she'd make me get into problems. But why?

I laid my head back on the chair and ran my hand through my head.

"Miss Alessia Marino" I breathed.

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Alessia's POV

I turned to go out and the door swung open revealing another man he had dark brown hair like Mr Rossi's but he had forest green eyes.

He had a different aura to Mr Rossi, but it's not my business.

I nodded in greeting went to the open elevator and pressed the ground.

Why do I feel eyes on me?

I shrugged it off. I hope I get the job, I need it.

When I got to the ground I thanked the woman who directed me, we chatted and I found out her name was Linda.

She is such a nice fun person, we exchanged numbers. "Hope you get the job," she said waving bye.

I heard her intercom go on but I couldn't hear what the other end said.

I walked out and got a bus home.

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I unlocked the door to my house.

I rolled my eyes, both of my besties were watching so attentively that Sydney took a handful of popcorn and missed her mouth.

To this day these two hang out at my house. My house kinda became the 'hang out place'.

Both Sydney and Isabelle are from rich families, I've known them since ever.

Our mothers have been friends forever too, so we just clicked.

Funny how both of them have ginormous mansions but they always hang out in my 3 bedroom apartment.

I don't mind-even though my Netflix account is being abused

I love these two no matter how crazy they are.

Sydney is the slut, and she's proud of it. Somehow she's still a virgin because of the rule her mother has but she does everything else with a guy in bed. She's not into commitment at all.

Isabella is also quite a slut but she's finally dating Jack so she has no outs, but we avoid being under the same roof when she's being fucked, because she's really loud.

I'm kind of the 'mother' in the friendship because I tell them the do's and don'ts but they can sometimes drive me into stuff.

I knew they were watching a horror movie. They loved them, actually we loved them.

I'm the one who's never scared while they always scream their heads off.

They call me weird for laughing at killing or torture scenes, but it's funny.

I quietly put my bag down and crept behind them.

"Boo" I shouted, they both jumped off the sofas like crickets, and popcorn flew up everywhere.

I laughed hard at their scared pale faces.

"Mi hai spaventato!" Isabella said putting her hand on her chest. [Italian translation: You scared me]

"Sei una puttana pazza" Sydney said doing the same action. I just died on the floor in laughter.

(translation: You're a crazy bitch)

They threw pillows at me.

"So Lee, how was the interview, did you get it?" Isabella asked sitting back on the couch.

Typically everyone calls me Lee as a nickname too.

"Yeah, how was it?" Sydney said from the kitchen to get the vacuum for the popcorn all over the floor.

"I don't know," I said throwing myself on the single couch.

"Don't know?!" they both shouted in unison. I'm surprised I didn't have a noise complaint from my neighbors until now.

"Calm down, he said I'd get the response later today or latest tomorrow" I explained.

Both their mouths made the 'o' shape. "But by his expression, what did he think?" Sydney said finishing the vacuuming.

"I don't know, his face is unreadable," I said running my hand through my ponytail to give volume to it.

I laid my head back on the sofa and closed my eyes to relax.

"Who was this client anyway?" Isabelle asked.

"Uh... what's his name? Oh yeah, Enzo Rossi, I think" I said.

I heard something drop, I opened my eyes to see two wide-eyed girls staring at me.

I realised Sydney dropped the mini vacuum.

"What?" I asked. "THEE Enzo Rossi," Isabella asked, I nodded my head.

They both squealed like two 3-year-olds getting cotton candy.

"What about him?" I asked when they quieted down. "Girl, Enzo Rossi is like the number 1 bachelor in the whole of Europe," Sydney said waving her hands to emphasize 'whole of Europe'.

"Oh ok," I commented, " 'Oh Ok'! Lee, some girls would kill to get a chance to see him. And you talked to him and saw him" Isabella exclaimed.

"Number 1, you guys look high. Number 2, Yeah ok, no big deal about seeing a human being talking" I explained.

"Girl, you have to tell us, how does he look up close?" Sydney said sitting next to Isabella completely ditching the vacuuming.

"Uh, good I guess," I say trying to get rid of them, "I'm sure he looks dreamy," Isabella said lovingly.

"Ew Isa, you have a boyfriend you know?" I said throwing a pillow at her face

"Jack doesn't mind and I still love him anyway," she said sticking her tongue out at me.

"We'll see about that," I said with a cheeky smile.

"What time is your date anyway?" Sydney asked.

"I told you guys it's not a date we want both of you to come, he'll have his friends there too, kinda like a day out as a group. And it's in an hour" she protested.

"Come on, we have to get ready" Sydney pulled both of us up.

"Dio Miami," I muttered under my breath. (translation: god help me)

I wore a black striped tank top and black jeans with some white takkies, I did a messy bun.

I took my small black handbag to match. I smiled at my outfit in the mirror.

Isabella saw me come out of my room "Wow girl you're. drop dead gorgeous"

"You look good too" I complimented back to Isabella, she smiled.

Sydney also walks out, "You look great" myself and Isabella said in unison.

"Thanks," she said, "Where the fuck are my keys," she said, "Qui put Anna stupid," Isabella said pointing at her car keys. (translation: here stupid bitch)

I giggled, only these two can make me so happy.

"Can we go?" Sydney said grabbing her keys. "What could spoil our happy moment?" I said.

Isabelle went into the kitchen to get water.

Just then my phone rang, it was in the kitchen. "Who is it?" I asked.

For a second she was silent, she came with my phone "It's Matteo" she said sadly.

My heart tugged, I don't like Matteo, he hurt me badly enough.

I sighed, I've declined all his calls so I might as well hear what he wants to say, I can't be immature.

I pressed answer and put it on speaker "Hello?" I typically asked. I held back tears.

"Finally, Grazie amore mio," he said (translation: thank you, my love).

"Don't call me that" my voice kinda cracked at the end.

"Please Lee, we've been together for too long to separate like this, let's talk "

"No Matteo we've been together for so long I'm disappointed I didn't see the real you" my voice cold.

"Please piccola–" he started, "I said don't call me that" I was angry now.

"Let's at least break up like two adults then, please, I just want to talk to you," he said.

I looked at Isabella and Sydney, they shrugged, I knew face-to-face break up is better, it's proven in psychology.

I sighed "Fine, but you won't get me back, just know that," I said, Isabella stroking my back so I calm down.

"What about I text you when I'm free from work, I'll send you the location," he said.

"Ok, fine," I said hanging up.

"Well, he's a mood-wrecker," Sydney said.

Alessia's POV

"Come on girl, don't let that bastard ruin your day," Sydney said while driving her SUV to the mall we were going to meet Jack's group.

"We really have to hook you up with someone," Isabella said from the back seat, I sat in front, next to Sydney.

"Yeah, we have to work on that today" Sydney added adamantly.

I rolled my eyes, I don't want to be in a relationship with anyone, Matteo did some permanent damage to my heart.

I don't want to hurt myself anymore.

We finally arrived at the mall, Jack was standing at the entrance.

Once the car stopped, Isabella opened the door and ran to Jack like a 3-year-old would when your dad comes back home. She engulfed him in a hug.

Myself and Sydney just rolled our eyes, We came out of the car and managed to get to where Isa was.

"Calm down Gatinga," he said, we knew she was probably hugging the shit out of him. (Portuguese translation: pretty girl)

"Just promise never to go on long trips ever again" she pouted.

"Se ti rende felice, ti porterò con me la prossima volta," he said stroking her hair, She finally let go and kissed him on his lips, and they started making out. (translation: If it makes you happy, I'll take you with me next time)

Sydney cleared her throat to get their attention "Please don't do this at a mall, get a room" Sydney said, which earned a giggle from me.

Isabella rolled her eyes at us, "So how are you, Nat?" I asked.

Jack is just a nickname everyone has had for him since high school, his real name is Nathanial. He doesn't mind at all thankfully.

"I'm good, you two?" he asked directing at both of us, "I'm doing great" Sydney stated.

"I'm fine", I lied, I'm not fine. Not at all.

"Are you ok?" Isa asked looking concerned I just realized I was frowning.

I quickly smiled, "Of course, I'm ok, where are the others?" I said quickly changing the subject.

"I told you this was a date" Sydney mumbled, "No, they're inside, I just wanted to see my Gatinga," he said looking at Isabella.

"You know ignoring your girlfriend's best friends is a dangerous route, You'll have to get through us if you want to even dream of marrying her" Sydney spoke.

"Calm down, you gonna scare the poor boy away" I started "But believe me you'll have to get through us," I said in a darker tone.

He raised his hands up in mock surrender "Fine".

He walked us in, thankfully The mall wasn't busy because I hate busy malls.

We got to the food center and I saw them, all of them. (total of 8 boys)

I mentally smiled, I kind of missed all these hooligans no matter how annoying they were.

Some I saw last at uni, the others in high school.

We stopped in front of them when they noticed us they looked at us.

"So girls, you should remember but I'll refresh. That's Liam, Benjamin, Michael, Ethan, Daniel, Owen, Matthew, and Leo" he said pointing at all of them by name.

"Lee is that you," Owen said squinting like an old man.

"Yes," I said rolling my eyes at him "Wow, you grew taller, and I thought that was impossible," he commented, I rolled my eyes, "And she still has her shitty attitude," Daniel said.

"And both of you are still idiots," I shook my head.

"Syd long time no see," Matthew said "Are you still the slut you've always been?" Michael finished.

"Of course, what else do you expect from Sydney?" Isabelle laughed "And I'm proud of it," Sydney said flipping her hair for emphasis.

I giggled "Still the high school popular kid personality" Ethan added. "Shut up Ethen" Sydney protested.

"We all got reunited just a minute ago and we're already arguing, only we can achieve that level" I facepalmed.

I heard Isa giggle at my comment, "About reuniting, where's Matteo?" Owen asked, "Yeah, aren't you together as usual?" Daniel asked directing at me.

My heart sank "Uh...No, we're not a thing anymore, not even friends" I say holding my tears back.

"How you two were like...the ship of the year for the whole 4 years in Varsity and that's not including high school," Matthew asked confused.

"And weren't you guys engaged too?" Ethan said.

"Well.." my voice drifted off I didn't think I could say it, I knew I'd break down and I didn't want to do that here.

Isabelle, as though reading my mind that I wasn't gonna make it "Matteo... cheated on her, so she broke up with him" she said.

All of them were wide-eyed, "Okay I'm done" Owen said "Someone hurt my little sister so who's coming with me to destroy him?" all of them raised their hands up at Owen's statement.

Owen always called me his 'Little sister' despite the fact we're the same age. He was always a brother to me too, he was always so protective and annoying too, but I can't live without him.

"Finally, someone came up with my plan!" Sydney said. We all laughed.

I smiled at what all of them were willing to do for me, "Thank you guys, but not the best idea" I said.

"Come on Lee" Owen begged, "No, I want to be an adult about it, I should just carry on," I said.

"Fine, do what you want but I can't promise what I'll do if I see that son of a bitch again," he said "I agree" Matthew joined.

Have I mentioned that Matthew and Owen are identical twins, but for some reason once you know them you can tear them apart easily?

"Anyway, I prefer not talking about it, let's do something fun to forget about this," I say trying to change the mood.

"Yeah, it's better, why don't we go to the arcade" Daniel suggested. "Good idea, let go," I said, everyone agreed.

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We got to the arcade, we agreed to go bowling first and then play games.

The arcade was pretty empty leaving us to dispose of it and do whatever we want to to do.

I hated the pain I had inside but I always hid it because I didn't want to worry people.

Life is shit and I should not add up to other people's problems by telling them mine.

I was mentally drained, I sat on a bench not far from them.

"Sorry about that" I heard, I looked up to see Leo. I just realized this is the first thing he's said to me ever since I came.

"About?" I asked confused, "About Matteo," he said sitting across from me.

"Oh, I'm fine" I lied as always, it still hurt it really does.

"Believe me, I won't fall for your mask of 'I'm fine', you don't look fine Alessia. Who'd be 'fine', I know you liked him a lot, we all know that" he said looking into my eyes.

I looked down "It's really that obvious?" I questioned, "No not really, I had to pay attention" he finished.

"But what should I do Leo? I don't want to worry anyone" I say putting my face on both my hands.

"No one truly celebrates their win without a past loss," he said calmly.

"You know I sucked at philosophy," I said looking at him.

He chuckled "If you never lose, winning won't feel as good as it could, but after numerous failures, when we win we feel more accomplished" he explained.

"I still don't get it, how does it refer to me?" I asked very much confused.

"Alessia, you just lost, but one day you'll find out why this loss was necessary for you to win" he continued.

It made sense, but how will I win? What will I win?

I laid my head back on the wall, "Life sucks you know?" I groaned.

"It really does, but maybe someday you'll look back at yourself and laugh at the drama you made out of it" he suggested.

I nodded "I want a sweet, calm, and simple life" I admitted.

"Really?" he asked, "Yeah" I sighed.

"What about your career?" he inquired further "I love my profession and everything about it but I'll never put friends or family behind it, family and friends come first," I confessed.