Ricardo walks out of Gabby's room annoyed as he makes his way to distract himself, so once again walking out of the house. He finds Nicholson pacing back and forth on the pool making him frown as Nicholson seems to be in a heated conversation.
Making his way closer to Nicholson Ricardo stops but his friend does not even acknowledge him as he continues to speak on the phone.
"I said no" Nicholson growls at the phone.
"Hand the phone to Tyson, don't fight with me on this. I will not repeat myself, Red" he warns before pausing and continuing.
"I told you to look after her not encourage her, Ty. No, she is not joining anyone, and I don't care what you do but send Nonna here for the wedding and alone Ty...
Fine, lock her in the room if you have to" he shouts at the phone before cursing and rubbing his face.
"Hand her the phone" he sighs.
"Baby, Red...please don't cry" he sighs before he pauses and once again continues.
"I promise next wedding, okay but not this one" he then mutters something in the phone before cutting the line.
"When did you start to have a baby Red?" Ricardo asks with a grin.
"Fuck off Russo" Nicholson snaps at his friend.
"Who is she?"
"None of your business" he warns, and Ricardo raises his hand in defense.
"I was just asking, no need to fire up. You should bring her if she wants" he suggests, and Nicholson glares his way before looking around the house.
"In this chaos, no thanks. She will have a field day if she met half the people from my family" he shakes his head.
"Then bring her to our wedding" he offers making him raise a brow.
"Excuse me"
"Your baby Red, bring her to Precious and my wedding, I insist. If she is important enough for you to leave her in care of Ty, I am sure she is worth enough to meet your family...
Think on it because trust me, if I did not get my senses back on time, I would not have been a married man now" Ricardo smiles as he pats on Nicholson's shoulder who stares at the ground in deep thought.
*******
"Hey, are you leaving?" Throne asks stopping Ricardo who goes to walk out of the gates.
"Well, while I am in the town, I thought I could go check on few things, why is there anything you wanted?" Ricardo asks him.
"Oh no, just that Damon and few of us are going to grab few drinks later on so, if you want you can join" he offers, and Ricardo nods his head.
"Sure, can you text me the time and place I will meet you there directly" he states before they part their ways.
Gabby slowly moves out of the window before she turns to face Bo and grins.
"Okay, I think he left. Now, we can celebrate in peace"
"You think?" Bo asks as she munches on the chips.
"It's easier for me to go head on with him, this way we can continue on our plan. He is angry so that means he will not be back for a while...
Let's hurry and get out" Gabby grins.
"Should you not try to talk to him if he is mad?" she asks.
"He will come around"
"You have been taking him lightly once you two got back" Bo points making Gabby frown.
"What do you mean?"
"Mean, before you used to do everything to make sure he does not remain mad at you but now it looks like you have been taken him for granted...
Well, just be careful" Bo suggest as she walks out of the kitchen making Gabby frown.
"Am I taking him for granted?" she mutters to herself as she stares out of the window.
"Of course, sis. If I had a man like him for myself, I would tie him in my bed" Angelo speaks, and she narrows her eyes.
"Tie him up?"
"Sis, there maybe many fishes in the water, just know fishes are slippery as well, just when you think you have it, they can slip right through your hands" Angelo suggests making Gabby frown.
*******
Ricardo grabs his phone and locks the car door as he gets out of the car and stands in front of the building to stare at it for a moment before he makes his way inside of it.
"Mr. Russo" one of the men calls making him stop the inspection and shake his hand.
"I did not know you were visiting sir" the man states and Ricardo looks around the place.
"I was passing by, so how is the renovation on going?" he asks making the man look ahead.
"It's going well sir, just as you wanted. Would you like to take a tour?" the man suggests, and Ricardo agrees.
"This here is the main office, just as you asked for. The furniture has been delivered but we are waiting for the paint to dry before we move it" the man informs, and Ricardo nods his head.
"You can go back to your work, I will look around on my own" he orders, and the man nods his head before leaving Ricardo alone.
Touching the wall, Ricardo feels the fresh paint on it before he walks towards the window of the room and stares out of it to see the maintenance on going.
"You can fall down and die if you keep standing so close to the window" a voice makes Ricardo turn to face the woman.
"You arrived" he sighs as he pushes past the window.
"Well it was not by choice" she smiles as she traces the walk with her fingernail.
"The pain has not dried yet" he warns but the girl leaves few scratches.
"Oops" she grins making him narrow his eyes.
"So, why did you ask me to come see you here?" the woman looks around the room.
"To make sure you kept the end of your bargain" he reminds her, and she laughs.
"Oh Ricardo, have I ever put you down at any given task?" she asks with a wink making her way towards him.
"That is why I always choose you" he states before grabbing her wandering hand.
"I heard you were married but I see no wedding band" she smiles making him drop her hand and step back.
"Behave and just stay safe" he sighs not answering her.
"Okay" she giggles before they discuss few things privately.
*******
"Mr. Russo are you leaving?" the man asks as Ricardo walks out of the room and the man gets startled to see a woman behind him.
"Honey, I like the designs, but I do not feel so good about the color" the woman pouts as she grabs his arm.
"Well, we can change it" the man states but the woman just smiles.
"Aww, but the paint has already started to dry, well maybe next time" she winks at the man before walking ahead of Ricardo who nods his head at the man and takes his leave.
"Hurry up, the sun is too bright" the woman groans.
"Where's is your car?" Ricardo asks as he looks around the parking lot.
"I am driving with you" she announces as she takes the keys from his hand and opens the door.
"No"
"Aww, why not?" she frowns even if she gets in the driver seat.
"I am going for few drinks"
"Ooh, hardcore love it" she winks.
"Which bar?" she asks as she starts the car and Ricardo has no choice but to get in the car.
"This is not good" he grumbles.
"Relax"
"I am meeting with Damon and..."
"The Price clan, my cup of tea"
"But..."
"Relax, did you not just warned me to behave?" she asks before she drives off.
*******
"Hey, is Russo joining us?" Damon asks as he calls for the bartender.
"Yeah, he is on his way. How about Nicholson and Tyson?"
"They are joining us, Hugo is in the washroom"
"Gage?"
"Setting the playlist" Damon grins as he orders up the drink for the boys.
"Ugh, the past few days has been so stressful" Throne groans as he grabs his drink.
"It's just you, overthinking and all"
"Yeah, but I just...so many bad things have happened in my life that I am scared if this will be taken away from me and with the baby coming" he sighs before looking up as Damon grabs his shoulder.
"No one is taking anything away from you, Lily loves you, we all do, and the baby is going to be just fine. And don't worry, I got your back. My kid will be out before yours and then he will protect yours"
"Thanks, for everything" Throne gets teary eyed as he stares at Damon before he hugs each other.
"I got you bro, I will always back you up" Damon whispers as he ruffles Throne hair feeling emotional.
"Are we interrupting?" the woman voice makes both of them end their hug and turn to face the voice.
"What the fuck is she doing here?" Damon asks as he gets off the table and glares at Ricardo.
"We thought it was a boy's night out" Throne frowns as the girl jumps to take the seat Damon emptied.
"Always the gentleman" she grins as she grabs the drink in front of her and gulps in one go.
"Gosh, I was thirsty" she sighs going to grab another, but Damon grabs her arm and pushes her out of the seat.
"What are you doing here?" he demands.
"Hey guys, I just got your songs ready to shake the booty?" Gage laughs as he rushes to Damon's side with a grin before it disappears.
"What is she doing here?" Gage asks as he looks at his brother.
"Yo did you order the booze, cause baby I am going to have some booze and booty for myself tonight" Tyson shouts as he walks in the room with a wide grin which drops as soon as his eyes lands on the girl.
"Uh, what the fuck is she doing here?" he asks as he stares at the men around.
"I asked the same shit" Gage whisper shouts.
"Give a girl a break, come on big brother have a booze maybe I can help you find some booty" she grins as she pushes the glass towards Tyson who pales a bit.
"Is mom with you?" he asks as he looks around the room.
"Chill, they will arrive at the wedding day"
"Then why the fuck are you here?" he demands.
"Business and now pleasure" she grins as she goes to grab the drink, but Damon stop her.
"Go home"
"I just got here, and my return ticket is two days later"
"Not that but perhaps uncle's?" he asks and the girl groan.
"Fine, if you do not want to pay for my drinks, I can do it myself, thank you very much" she grumbles.
"What is she even doing here?" Damon demands glaring at Ricardo.
"Business, we were doing business none of your concern"
"Why did you not tell you were going to come attend the wedding, I mean you never attended any of the family celebrations"
"That's because mom wants me to get married and she thinks this wedding is the perfect place for it"
"Is she making you date?" Tyson worries and the girl waves her hand before she starts to drink.
"Paige" Damon shouts at the girl who puts the bag down before she starts to pull off her heels.
*******
"Fucking bastards, do you have any idea how hard it is for a girl out there?"
"We can just imagine" Gage grumbles.
"Shut up, you little shit, how dare you go and get a girlfriend before me?" she shouts at him and Gage looks away.
"So, you are in search of a husband?" Ricardo asks amused.
"I should have pushed you off that window when I saw you, you all are the reason why I have to take a force leave and attend this good for nothing wedding...no offence" she waves her hand to Throne.
"None taken"
"Then find a guy and settle down"
"As if, it's easier said than done, I am this close, this" she puts her forefinger and thumb close to make her point.
"To be on shelf, but there she goes my sisters and ruin my happiness"
"You are the only girl in the family left, now that we think about it" Nicholson points making her sigh.
"Mom do not understand the simple logic that some of us are lucky, lucky to never get married" she explains before calling for shots.
"Dad, will kill me if he finds out you were drinking with us?" Damon reminds her.
"Don't worry, I will go drink with him as well" she waves his worries off.
*******
"So, why were you meeting Ricardo alone instead of going to see Lily and family?" Nicholson asks as he glances from Ricardo to her.
"Just because I am drunk does not mean I am going to spill anything, little brother" she reminds him.
"You really do love to rub it in our face that you are older" Tyson grumbles.
"Fuck off, now what's going on with all of you, it has been a while" she asks.
"As usual" they all murmur and she roll her eyes.
"How about this?" she starts as a glint shines in her eyes and all of them focuses on her.
"You all keep men away from me and I will let you in on Lucero's dealings" she offers making the men glance at each other.
"You are a fucking bastard Russo" Tyson glares at the man who silently sips on his drink.
*******
Two hours later...
"Pamper me" Paige screams as she lies down on the middle of the road while her brothers follow her.
"Get the fuck up, Paige" Gage groans and the woman sits down on the road.
"Oh wait, I am a strong, independent woman, fuck it" she mumbles as she gets up.
"Your shoes" Nicholson reminds as he watches her walks around drunk.
"Don't ever get married to a girl, do you know how much they have to go through? Make-up, high heels, low cut dresses and cannot spread our legs" she shouts.
"Go on finish it all" Tyson sighs as he sits at the side of the road and watches his sister go crazy.
"This is why she can never get a man"
"She thinks too much, curses too much and works too much" Tyson groans.
"Hey Russo, what dealing is she talking about?" Tyson asks Ricardo while Damon runs after the girl.
"I am planning to grow some business with Lucero"
"And how can my sister help?" he asks.
"She works for Lucero's"
"That we all know, but why her?" Tyson asks.
"Paige, she does not just work for Lucero, but she is situated in the head office of the bank that is under Lucero"
"Whatever you do, don't drag my sister down" Tyson warns him.
"Chances of Paige dragging us down are more than me dragging her" Ricardo smiles as he watches Damon carrying the girl.
"What the fuck do you..."
"Paige, she is having an affair with a Lucero" Nicholson informs and Tyson head snaps at Nicholson.
"And a Lucero can never marry by their choice" Ricardo reminds them.
"Mom is going to skin her alive" Tyson murmurs as he rushes to help Damon open the car.
"Don't use her, no matter what" Nicholson speaks as he stands beside Ricardo.
"Did you not hear what she just said, she is a strong, independent woman, she does not need a man to tell her what to do or how"
"Tyson, if you fucking get married before I turn thirty, I will beat the crap out of you"
"Oh, shut it, maybe you should get married and throw some grandkids to mom"
"How dare you speak such nonsense with your sister" she shouts hitting him on the head.
"This is why Aunt Nicole has been pushing Tyson to date, so he can settle down first" Nicholson chuckles.
"Bloody hell, dad is going to kill me when he finds we let her get drunk" Damon curses slamming the door.
"I said I will drink with him as well" Paige cries before she slides on the back of the seat.
Note: Hope you like her, I just could not stop myself, but rest assured her scenes will not be too heavy in chapters but know that she will come and go by.