Chapter - 11

Days passed and Elio's family tried their best to gain his trust and forgiveness. But when they realised he wouldn't budge they decided to let him take his own time. Though his relationship with Nicolas bettered. Nicolas was desperate to find who was behind the attack last time and he also needed to catch Atticus. Now he also doesn't hide mafia related things from Elio. Afterall the cat is out of the bag. Elio was outside the mansion in the backyard. He was seated on the grass with Tyler and Simon sitting beside him. Jay was dancing in front of them. Elio was mesmerised by Jay's dancing. Jay bowed down when he stopped dancing. Elio clapped his hands like an excited kid.

"Wow! That was amazing! Teach me also?"

Elio asked pouting. Jay sat down next to him panting.

"Sure. My friend have a dance studio. I'll show you around when there is time."

"Wow i'm so jealous of you."

Elio said scowling.

"You dance, Simon writes songs, Tyler plays saxophone. And here i am, with no talent, no hobby."

Elio said looking down.

"Well there must be something you can do?"

Jay said trying to cheer him up. Elio shook his head sadly.

"Well then we'll find one that you enjoys."

Simon said shrugging. Simon got up dusting his pants off.

"Come."

Simon walks away followed by Jay and Elio was sure Tyler was staring at Simon's ass. Elio rolled his eyes and followed them. They all went to the kitchen and saw Simon talking with Carla. Elio walked and stood beside Simon.

"Okay Carla will teach you how to cook. You decide if you like cooking or not."

Elio looked impressed by the idea. He rolled up his sleeves ready to cook.

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Nicolas was going through the file when Elena called.

"Did you finish him off?"

Nicolas asked. Two days before they got to know that the Python's were the ones behind the attack on Elio. They decided to ambush and kill every single one of the member. And Alessandro was hell bent on doing it on his own.

"Yeah they're dead. But not by our hands."

"What do you mean?"

Nicolas asked.

"They were already dead when we reached the hideout."

The line was silent for few seconds.

"Do you think someone is stalking us also?"

Nicolas laughed at that.

"Don't worry your brain over that. Why don't you come over here? We can go through the Plantation project plus you can ask about your little brother."

"Say no more."

Elena said cutting the call.

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The trio and Elio were looking at the disaster in front of them.

"So.... Cooking definitely is not your passion."

Jay said making Simon snort. Elio glared at Jay who held his hands up in surrender. They tried to make the easiest dish which was a simple macaroni and cheese. But the pasta was overcooked and the cheese was grainy and clumped. Then Elio looked at the chicken and winced at it's current state. It was rare. Too rare that only animals would eat it.

"Yeah. You're right."

Elio sighed defeated. Simon saw this and signalled Tyler to cheer him up.

"Well that means there must be something else you would be better at."

Elio just smiled at him for the comfort. Just then Carla came with a tray.

"The apple pie is cooked well."

She said.

"Really?!?"

They all asked excited.

"Yes."

They all took one plate and shared the apple pie.

"Hey why don't we pack this up and bring this to Nicolas's office?"

Elio asked the three. They all agreed, since it would be good for Elio to go outside. They all huddled inside the car on the way to Nicolas's company blasting Sabrina Carpenter.

"Let's go! Let's go!"

Elio was literally jumping up and down making them smile at his excitedness. Elio walked in front with the three of them trying to catch up to him. He didn't have to go through the usual security check since every employee knows he's their boss's husband. They all got in to the elevator and pressed the button for Nicolas's floor. Elio ran out of the elevator the moment it stopped. He was giggling while clutching the box with the pie. He reached the door and opened it without knocking. Oh he wish he knocked before opening the door. He was standing frozen at the door, with two pairs of eyes looking back at him. Elena was sitting on Nicolas's chair and Nicolas was standing beside her, with his one arm on the desk and the other on the chair behind her. The position looked intimate to Elio. Three of them were looking at each other without saying anything. Elena smiled at her brother seeing him after a long time. Elio's smile faded.

"Hey Eli."

Elena said standing up from the seat. He was still upset with his sister. Elio's lips were in a straight line.

"Didn't knew you would be here."

Elio said in a clipped voice.

"Oh."

Elena looked hurt by Elio's words.

"I had something to discuss with Nick."

Elio just scoffed and looked away. He saw takeout food boxes on the table. Oh, they already had food. Elio hid the box behind him, which didn't go unnoticed by Nicolas.

"Well i was just passing by, thought i'll show my face. Bye."

Elio left before Nicolas could ask what was in the box.

"Hey you came fast?"

Tyler said looking at Elio.

"Have you guys seen the company's roof top? I heard it's amazing. Lets' go."

Elio said dragging them with him. They got to the roof top and found a table to sit. Elio put the box on top of the table.

"You didn't give it to him?"

Simon asked raising his brows.

"Didn't feel like it."

The three of them looked at each other trying to figure out what happened.

"The sunset looks nice."

Elio said and stood up from his seat to go near the rails. He looked at the sky painted in hues of orange and pink. He breathed trying to collect his thoughts and feelings. His heart ache when he saw both of them close. But why? Does he like Nicolas? Is it right to like him knowing he have feelings for his own sister? He sighed and closed his eyes, hugging his body close when the chill air touched his body.