Jeez! I can't believe we are already at chapter thirty. It feels like yesterday when I was typing the first few words of Zero!

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-Mia-

I yawned, my hand outstretched to feel Vincenzo with my eyes closed only to realise that the space beside me was empty and cold.

I opened my eyes, glancing around and realising that he wasn't in the room. I sighed rubbing my eyes and assuming he went to work early.

But no, I told myself. Didn't he say that we were going to go out today?

I lay there for a while, pondering. During that time, I started to question myself.

I was back with Vincenzo but for how long? What if he cheated on me again? Once a cheater, always a cheater. I started to wonder whether I was being too kind towards him. Should I of punished him more? No, I'm not the type of person to hold grudges and I love him.

He has a child that isn't even mine. Why aren't I freaking out about this like other people?

Bianca is dead. I wasn't even allowed to go to her 'memorial'. No one was. Only Vincenzo and his men were there and I assumed they didn't even wish her well. They probably just dumped her in the ground before leaving.

April didn't know about her mother. She didn't ask either and continued to call me 'mama'. I felt guilty. Shouldn't she be told? Vincenzo disagreed and said not to mention it. She had enough with her grandmother dying.

Doesn't she have the right to know though?

I sighed, not wanting to get deeper into these questions floating around my head.

I sent a quick text to Vincenzo, asking him where he was and hopped into the shower.

I changed into some pleated wide, floral box trousers and a pink, strapless crop top. I combed my hair and let it on my shoulders before quickly putting on makeup, and adding some jewellery.

Damn, I looked fine.

I slipped on some wedges and walked downstairs to see Dante coming out of the kitchen. "Good morning," I said with a smile. "Have you seen Vincenzo?" His face fell for a quick moment before he put on a bright smile that didn't look real. "He's going to be gone for the day working."

"Oh," I said, in surprise. He nodded, before leaving. I didn't feel as though he was being truthful but I shrugged it off. It was the morning anyway.

"Morning," I heard from behind me. I turned to see Liliana dressed in some jeans and a grey hoodie. "Wow," she gasped, her eyes scanning my body. "You look great," she complimented as I smiled kindly. "Thanks. You look lovely too. I wish I was wearing a hoodie. I dressed up a bit 'cause I thought your brother was taking me out but I don't know where he is,"

Liliana glanced around. "Thanks and I don't know where he is either. Oh, wait!" She exclaimed, "I thought it was a dream but I heard him talking to someone really early this morning on the phone in the corridor but I couldn't hear properly and I went back to sleep."

I bit my lip, nodding. Who was he talking to?

I shrugged a little, smiling. "It's okay. I'm sure he's fine. Anyway, how are you?" I asked kindly, wanting to get to know her. She smiled back, "I'm fine, thank you," she quickly glanced at her watch. "Oh, crap. I have to go to school."

"School?" I asked in confusion. I was almost sure that Vincenzo had said that she was nineteen or so. She nodded, her smile fading a little. "Leo enrolled me to school because I. .I don't have much education." I nodded as she scratched her arm.

I didn't want to be nosy and ask why so I told her, "Well, what are you still doing here?" I asked, playfully. "School time!" She let out a playful groan before saying goodbye and heading in the other direction.

During the next couple hours, I had texted Vincenzo, tried to call him but he didn't reply and his phone went to voicemail. I had spent the day with Maria and Val, being distracted but once Maria had gone to have a nap and Val had went to pick up her kids from her mother's house, that was when I really started to worry.

"I'm sure, it's fine, Mia. Don't jump to conclusions," Maria said as she covered her body with her duvet. I bit my lip, shaking my head. "It's like last time. ." I told her, my bottom lip quivering a little. "H-he didn't answer my calls or texts. .then I found him with her."

Maria tried to hide her sympathetic look but it wasn't working. She shook her head, giving me a warm smile. "He knows - he won't do that to you. He loves you too much to hurt you like that again. You mustn't think of the worst. I'm sure he's fine," Maria assured me before letting out a yawn unexpectedly. "Sorry," she said, covering her mouth.

I shook my head, standing up. "No, no. You should get some sleep."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, yes. I'm being dramatic. You're right. Get some sleep for you and the baby." She gave me a warm and grateful smile before closing her eyes and resting her hand on her stomach.

I left the room, closing the door behind me before sighing in the corridor. Where was he?

I went downstairs and decided to call Cat to distract myself. I had called her the other week and she was in her third trimester, preparing for her new baby.

"Hello?" I asked as she picked up the phone.

"River. .stop!" I heard her giggle as I also heard the sounds of laughter and kissing. "I'm on the phone!"

I bit my lip, ready to jump in and ask her who this 'River' was.

". .sorry. Hi, Mia, how are you?" She finally said, her voice cheery and much more happier than it was months ago. "I'm fine, Cat. .who's River?" I immediately asked, taking a seat. She chuckled as I heard the sound of Bambi babbling further away.

"Oh, River? He's. .he's a friend. ."

I snorted, "a friend?" I teased, suggestively.

"Yes," Cat said back, her voice tone not matching her words. "Just friends."

"Oh really?" I asked, smirking a little. "Must be very close."

"Mmhmm. ." Cat replied, her voice sounding a little distant. I chuckled as she eventually did too as we both knew that he wasn't just a 'friend'.

I wasn't judging her. If Cat was dating this 'River' that I would soon find out more about, then I was happy for her. She deserved happiness.

"How's the baby? And Bambi?" She groaned, "she won't stop kicking and I'm starting to get really tired. I keep falling asleep. Bambi is just being Bambi. Ooh, she called me 'mama'."

I cooed, "Aww. .she's growing up so fast. I can't wait to meet this new little one." Cat chuckled, "yeah, me too. How are you and Vincenzo?"

"Alright. .I think. I'm just scared that he's going to slip up. I really want to make it work this time." Cat hummed in agreement. "I'm sure it will work out," she kindly told me, a smile in her voice. "You've just got to give it time."

"Cat? The brownies are done!" A male voice called from further away. "Okay!" She yelled back. I couldn't help but smile.

"You heard him," I said playfully, "brownies are done." She laughed lightly, "well, I'm going to eat some brownies. I'll call you soon - and maybe, I'll tell you more about River."

I chuckled, saying goodbye before hanging up, sighing. It was good to hear that she was happy.

Leo came into the house running a hand through his hair. "Hey, Leo," I said, approaching him as he smiled kindly. "Have you seen Vincenzo? It's just . . It's late afternoon and he hasn't answered any of my texts or calls. ."

Leo scratched the back of his neck, avoiding my gaze. "He's. .he's uh. ."
The front door coincidentally open and there entered Vincenzo wearing an expensive hoodie with some tracksuit bottoms.

I smiled immediately, going up to him and wrapping my arms around his neck, hugging him. In a way, I was relieved he was here and hadn't gone away to do something stupid or don't something that I wouldn't forgive him for. I didn't have all the answers though.

"Where've you been?" I asked, pulling away from the hug with a smile. He glanced at Leonardo who nodded at him before leaving the room awkwardly.

He fixed his gaze on me, looking down at my body before staring into my eyes. "Work."

"In. .in trackies?" I asked, biting my lip and hoping for a better answer.

"Yeah. Casual thing," Vincenzo shortly answered, pulling me into a kiss before I could ask anymore questions. I decided to believe him and kissed him back before pulling away.

"I've got special things planned for us today," Vincenzo quietly told me, his arms around my lower back. "Oh, really?" I said, our faces close together and my arms around his neck. "Mmhmm. ." He pecked my lips gazing at me intently.

"You look beautiful," he told me as I smiled softly, "thank you and you look handsome as always." He grinned, "yeah, I do." I rolled my eyes kissing his cheek before moving away. "I'll be in our room. Call me when your ready," I told him, winking before leaving him and going upstairs.

Surprisingly, once I went upstairs, I didn't shower or change or sleep. I read a book - something I hadn't done in a while.

I kicked off my wedges and lay on my side, reading. I must of read for a good hour or so before I found myself beginning to doze off. I only snapped awake when I realised that he would probably be coming soon.

I decided to change into a buff pink lacy top, sleeved two piece dress with a short skirt as the bottom. I slipped on some heels before reapplying my makeup and placing my hair on one of my shoulders.

The door opened and Vincenzo came in wearing a cream jumper and some jeans. I bit my lip as he scanned my body before reaching my face. I groaned in slight embarrassment, warmth in my cheeks. "I overdressed, didn't I?"

Vincenzo was filled with surprises so I never really knew what was up his sleeve. He was wearing casual and I was wearing fancy. Great.

"No, no," he said with a small smile on his face. "You look beautiful," he genuinely complimented me, making me smile.

"Thank you," I told him as he reached for my hand. I took it as he led me downstairs and into the living room.

It was beautiful. Fairy lights on the walls, the furniture pushed back with only the large soft rug on the ground with some scented candles around the room. There were roses on the ground and quiet music playing in the background.

I gasped, "t-this is beautiful." He smiled, gesturing me to go in and I did, slowly. I sat on the floor, my legs curved to the side as he disappeared for a short moment, coming back with two glasses and a bottle of sparkling juice. No alcohol. He remembered.

He sat in the space beside me, pouring a glass for me and him. I thanked him, taking a sip and almost moaned at the taste. Tropical fruit but fizzy. Mmm....

We talked for ages, laughing and complimenting each other. He cooked for me! Yes, he actually cooked! And it tasted delicious - it wasn't Italian food but some Mexican food which was spicy, just how I liked it.

Soon, we were both laying side by side gazing deeply into each other's eyes. "I love your eyes," I murmured as he smiled softly. "I love your smile." As he said those words, I couldn't help but smile too. "There we go."

"I love you," I whispered, before gently pulling his face towards me so I could kiss him lovingly and softly.

We were making out for ages. My legs wrapped around his waist and my hands were tangled into his hair. My skirt rose up and he grasped my butt cheek. He bit my lip gently causing me to gasp against his lips, finally getting some air before crashing his lips against mine again, his lips intoxicating me as we kissed deeper and more hungrier.

I moaned as our bodies rubbed against each other, his lips moving from mine and leaving wet trails of kisses down from my lips to my neck which he sucked and kissed like there was no tomorrow. I moaned louder, wanting more and pressed my lower body against his, wrapping my legs around his waist tighter.

"Vincenzo. ." I moaned as his hands rubbed my thick thighs before moving upwards to my neck, his hands softly wrapped around it and squeezed it gently. I gasped in shock as he chuckled softly against my lips before moving his hands down to my inner thighs, drawing circles with his fingers sending shivers up and down me.

I unexpectedly felt something pressing against my hip. My hand moved from his hair, slowly sliding down to his pocket, hoping to pull out the object that was ruining our moment. I hoped to take it out carefully so we weren't distracted as I was actually enjoying myself feeling like I was going to melt against his lips.

His hand grabbed mine, moving it to his chest but I tried to move it down again but he stopped me. "Vince. ." I breathed out as he continued giving me a hickey on my jawline. "I . . I think your phone is . ." I thought my hand was slipping down his pocket when really it was going down his trousers, down his boxers and soon my hand touched something large, hard and throbbing.

I gasped as he shuddered against me, groaning as I pulled my hand away. The moment was gone and we were no longer intensely making out.

He squeezed his eyes shut before opening them and locking with mine. "I-I. ." He seemed slightly embarrassed and his cheeks warmed up so he was blushing.

Aww. .

"I'm sorry . . I just-"

"No. ." I softly told him, my eyes seductively looking into his. I slowly slipped my hand down his pants again, the tips of my fingers running up and down his length and he bit his lip, hard, squeezing his eyes closed and shuddering a little at my touch.

I pulled my hand away before grabbing his hand, locking mine with his. He gazed at me intently before his eyes followed where I was leading his hand and before he could even blink, it was against the wet fabric of my knickers.

I bit my lip, deeply looking into his eyes. "You're not the only one who's aroused. ." I whispered, as he stared at me with an expression I couldn't decipher.

"Mia. ." His eyes dropped to my lips and he slowly moved his hands away from the area between my legs. "I-I. ."

I arched my eyebrow a little, moving my legs down from his waist. "I want you." He licked his lips as I gazed at him lustfully, waiting for an answer.

"What about the whole sex after marriage?" He asked, curiously as I shook my head. "Eh. ."

"M-Mia-"

"Yes?" I asked quietly with a hint of lust in my voice.

"You do realise if I do - if we do this. There's no turning back. I'd be taking your virginity." I shrugged a little, a small and innocent smile on my face. "And I'd be giving you the best night of your life."

He chuckled a little, uncertain. "Mia, are you sure? Are you ready?" I nodded, groaning a little. "I am ready. Come on. .are you going to leave a wet girl like this?"

He crashed his lips against mine, kissing me intensely as I moaned, his hands going up and down my leg. He then unexpectedly groaned and pulled away, sighing.

"Fùck. All my condoms are in the office."

I gave him a strange look and he shrugged. "That's where it usually happens." I chucked a little.

"Well, that's okay," I said in a low tone, my hand slowly going down his pants again and touching his hard member. "I'm on the pill."

He gave me a surprised look and I laughed a little. "What do you expect? You kept trying to sleep with me!" He shook his head, grinning.

"Plus," I told him, with a little wink. "I want all of you tonight." I squeezed his hard length as he moaned lightly under his breath. I pulled my hand out and smirked a little.

"Your wish is my command."

I smiled as he pecked my lips before lifting me up. I gasped, my legs wrapped around his waist and he carried me out of the living room, upstairs and into the bedroom.

"Show me what you got, genie."

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Whoooo, I found this chapter hard to write. I knew what was going to happen however I found it hard to get it in the right words.

But do not fear, for your chapter is here!

So they finally did da nasty...

Any thoughts? Too soon?

Expecting a more steamy and eventful paragraph on what happened in the bedroom? Nah...not yet anyway...

Thanks to all those continuing to read Vincenzo's Lover and I promise that the next few chapters will be more eventful. Wait till you read what I've got planned.

All is will not be well forever. Happiness comes with sadness...

Let's not forget revenge minded Nicolo who was mentioned a few chapters back..

His work isn't done..

*cue the evil laugh*

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