Chapter - 21

Elena looked at Elio, who was holding the gun. She scoffed and went to sit on one of the couch. Nicolas cut the call and came to sit on the opposite.

"I thought our appointment was at 4?"

Nicolas said frowning.

"Yeah, but i thought i'll come early. Looks like a good decision, because i get to see this clownery."

Elena said looking at Elio. Elio was fuming with rage. Was his own sister mocking him? He gave the gun back to the guy and walked to sit next to Nicolas. He crossed his leg and looked at Elena with a cold face.

"Oh hello brother, nice to meet you."

Elio just scoffed turning away. Elena was finding fun in making him angry.

"When you told me you were going to involve him in the gang matters i didn't knew you were serious."

Elena said smirking at Nicolas. Nicolas was about to reply when Elio beat him to it.

"What you still think i'm a child that listens to only his parents and his sister? Just know that i can do anything now on my own."

"Can you? I mean there's a reason why we hid this from you. You are weak and not cut out for this whole mafia life."

Elena said without missing a beat. Elio felt his heart clench when his own sister called him weak, but he didn't let it show on his face.

"I can always be trained or taught."

Elio said trying to prove her he is capable of doing. Elena laughed like she was a mad woman. Nicolas looked at Luca who ordered the other men to leave the room. She stopped laughing wiping her tears and looked at Elio before speaking.

"Are you serious? The reason why we hid the mafia thing from you is because your incapable of being leading it. Hell you are incapable of doing anything. Tell me one hobby or thing you're good at. I'll wait."

Elena said. Elio opened his mouth to speak but closed it when he realised he couldn't answer it. She's right. He is weak and useless. He felt his throat tightened with sadness and he could feel his eyes fill with tears. He stood up quickly and gave a smile to Elena who looked taken aback by it.

"Yeah, you're right. Maybe i'm not cut out for this and i'm weak."

Elio left the room leaving a guilt stricken Elena. She doesn't know why she said those hurtful words to her brother. She was frustrated that he was still not talking to their parents and her. Maybe the fact that he and Nicolas was also getting close made her mad or jealous? Nicolas stood up and walked towards the door.

"Where are you going?"

Elena asked standing up.

"To search for my husband."

Nicolas said with a straight face. Elena was surprised to hear Nicolas call Elio his husband.

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Nicolas walked outside and saw his men and Luca in the kitchen. Nicolas walked into the kitchen making everyone there stand up.

"He's outside."

Luca said to Nicolas who just nodded. Nicolas walked outside and looked around. Elio was not sitting on the bench in the veranda nor was he outside anywhere. Suddenly something caught Nicolas's eyes. Nicolas narrowed his at the sight before him. He was looking at the shed where all their vehicles are parked. He saw Elio sitting on one of their jeep's trunk. Nicolas sighed and walked towards him. Elio was picking on his nails pouting. He didn't notice Nicolas walk towards him.

"What are-"

"Arghh!!"

Elio screamed and lost his balance. Nicolas quickly held Elio by his waist and steadied him against the trunk.

"Why the fuck are you screaming?"

Nicolas asked exasperated.

"Because i didn't see you dumbass."

Elio said hitting Nicolas's shoulder. Nicolas still had his hands on Elio's waist. He quickly took his hands off and leaned against the jeep.

"So why are you here?"

Nicolas asked glancing at Elio.

"Seriously? You're asking me that? After seeing what went between me and Elena?"

Elio asked in a bratty tone. Nicolas felt his corner of his mouth twitch in anger, but he just gave him a tight smile.

"Why didn't you say anything back?"

Usually whenever Elena or Nicolas say something that offends Elio, he will make sure to insult them back ten times more. So he was surprised when Elio didn't defend himself.

"Well she's not wrong."

Elio says shrugging. Nicolas looks at him confused. Elio was looking down playing with his fingers.

"What do you mean?"

"She's right. I'm not cut out for this. I can't even fight to save my life. I'm just weak and useless."

Elio said, his lower lip trembling. Nicolas stood straight and turned towards Elio. He put his hands on either side Elio's legs caging him full. With his right hand he lifted Elio's chin. Elio's eyes were filled with tears. Nicolas sighed and wiped under Elio's eyes.

"You're not weak. You should have at least defended yourself."

"And what? You would defend her in a second. Afterall she's your first love isn't she?"

Nicolas felt guilt knowing one of the reason Elio didn't defend himself is because he thought Nicolas would take Elena's side as usual and make him feel alone.

"Whatever it is you should stand up for yourself. And also you don't need to fight to save your life. It's my responsibility to keep you safe."

"Your responsibility?"

Elio said sad. Why did he look sad? Did he say something wrong?

"Maybe you can train if you still feel like you're weak."

Nicolas said trying to lighten up Elio's mood.

"Now let's go back home i'm sure you are tired and starving."

Nicolas said lifting Elio off from the trunk. This action made Elio flustered and red in the face.

"Y-yeah let's go."

Elio rushed towards their car leaving a confused Nicolas alone. Just then he remembered Elena was still there. He'll just text her he's leaving home and postponed their meeting. He enters their car and looks at Elio who's looking outside.

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