Hidden Deceit: A Mafia Romance (Corrupt Minds Book 2) by Camille Alexander

Author:Camille Alexander [Alexander, Camille]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-08-21T05:00:00+00:00

JOE

The first thing I did when I arrived at Giovani and Alicia’s home was phone my parents. I informed them of the events of the evening and told them which hospital Giovani was at. I collected the few items for Ella’s father and headed back. Poor Ella was a wreck. I wanted to be with her, to comfort her.

My parents were with Ella and her mother when I got back to the hospital. My mother was holding Alicia’s hand, and my father was talking to the doctors. Ella sat quietly, staring into space.

“I’m back, my love. Any news yet?”

“No, not yet, but the assisting doctor says the operation is going well. Oh, Joe, I’m so scared.”

“Don’t worry, my love. Your father is strong. He’ll pull through. Can I get you anything?”

“Just hold me please, Joe.”

The hours ticked by as we sat waiting for news. I told my parents it was okay for them to leave, that I would call them as soon as we heard from the doctor. They left reluctantly, leaving me and my girls to it.

At four o’clock that morning, the surgeon came to give us a report. Giovani was doing fine, the operation a success. We were all so tired that we were slow in reaction to the good news.

“Can I see my husband, please doctor?” Ella’s mother stood as she looked pleadingly at the surgeon.

“Of course, Mrs. Lastra. He’s very tired and groggy from being under anesthetic for so long, but that’s normal. I have to insist that you keep the visit short, please.”

Alicia was halfway down the passage before the doctor was done speaking. I’d always admired the love Ella’s parents had for each other.

I called my parents with the good news, and after an hour with Giovani, we dropped Alicia off on our way home. My Ella was exhausted. It had been a very long twenty-four hours—none of it good.

“Let’s get some rest, gorgeous. I’ll call the university and tell them you need a few days off. You go up to bed; I’ll be there soon.”

“Thank you, Joe. For everything.”

Ella was exhausted. By the time I’d finished the phone calls and got to our bedroom, she was fast asleep. I called my office and told them I wouldn’t be in. I lay down beside my beautiful wife and fell into a deep sleep.

ELEANORA

I woke up around five o’clock in the afternoon. My head was still foggy when I went downstairs to the kitchen, every step of the staircase agitating my throbbing headache. Joe was sitting at the counter eating toast and drinking coffee.

“Ah, coffee. Need some badly.”

“Hey, Sleeping Beauty. I was about to send in the dwarfs to wake you. Come, sit. I’ll pour you a cup. Would you like some toast?”

“Yes, please. I’m starving. When did you get up?” He looked as fresh as a daisy. I felt like crap.

“About an hour ago. You were out for the count, so I came downstairs to do some paperwork. How are you feeling?”

“I’d like to get the registration of the truck that hit me.

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