His Little Piece Of Heaven

“Uninvited?” Celestial’s mother sighed and nodded. “Thank gods. I wasn’t sure if I could actually handle seeing her..in..that situation.”

“I think our daughter has had something to do with this actually.” Her father placed the phone on the charger. “She can’t do much but..maybe she could request that.”

“We’ve got to help her, Talon..”

“Don’t you think I know this, Love? But WHAT can we do against that family? We haven’t got anything we can do.”

“What about calling ...um...calling...” Her mind going blank. “Calling the elf warriors.” She blahd. “If this were back in those days..he wouldn’t stand a chance.”

“But it isn’t, Raine. This is now and..there’s no one we can call.”

“What about Damian? He could..go in. He’s a Policeman.”

“He won’t do anything. I already asked him. He said he valued his family’s life so he couldn’t help us. The police won’t mess with that family. No one does. That’s our problem.”

“Well you need to do something! She’s our daughter! God knows what he is doing to her. You heard how scared she sounded.”

“I KNOW. I Know we need to do something but...The whole question, again, is WHAT?

“You’re hopeless. I am flying to Italy and..I’m..going to..do ..something.”

“You’re going to get your self killed is what you’re going to do. So No, I forbid you to do that. Our daughter didn’t want us there..we both know it’s her doing as to why we got the uninvited status that we got in the first place.”

“You FORBID me, Talon!?”

“Just...please stop. I love you. I want you alive. And while I know our daughter is in a bad situation, He actually wants to ...HAVE our daughter. He doesn’t want to have you. So killing you won’t be a thing for him at all.”

“But she’s our daughter.” Tears welled in her eyes. “She’s too young for this.”

“Raine! Enough. We will..have to think of..something...safer.”

“Safer..like there is such a thing.”

Walking away from him. Trying to hide her tears as she did. Her husband was being a damned coward right now!

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Cicely Pizzeria

“Well...it’s done.” He smiled at her. “Just a few minutes ago..” Sitting down. “I hope you appreciate..that.”

“Mmmhmm.” She had a huge mouthful of Pizza. “Mm..Mmhmm Doo.”

“Are you that hungry, Love?”

Swallowing, mming. “YES. You’ve been starving me on salads. And it’s really good pizza..so..can’t blame me.”

“No, I can’t. Although..cheese and onions?”

“Don’t knock it until you try it.” Taking another huge bite. “Mmmm..”

Her eyes closing. Her smile forming as she chewed. It was her third piece of the pizza. Dante chuckled and picked up a smaller piece. He’d only ever eaten Pepperoni and Mushrooms him self.

“Cheese and onions. Light, Light Pizza sauce. It’s almost like a Pastry Pizza.”

Taking his bite now. He took enough to taste but not fill his mouth entirely. The cheese and onions actually tasting good to him. The surprise showed on his face as he chewed. Celestial chuckled and took another large bite.

“Mmold ooo Doo.” Attempting to say ‘Told you so’ but it was too full of Pizza to sound human.

“If I promise to Let you start having a little more than salad..will you ..start behaving better for me?”

“It’s a start.” Setting her pizza down so she could drink. “Soda...” She mmmd and took a large, long sip of the Dr. Pepper. “Oh godss..They have a really GOOD mix of soda right now.”

“Hmm..” Dante took another bite and nodded. “I will inform my mother that you can start having a ..meatier lunch. Although you won’t always be getting Pizza.”

“Hm? What about dinner? I don’t want Salad for dinner. I’m not an unhealthy, lazy person. I DO exercise.”

He grinned and a sudden smile crossed his lips. Celestial raised a brow and took another bite of Pizza.

“What?” Said between bites. “What’s that smile for?”

“Just the words you said..I do..”

She coughed and put her Pizza down to take a long drink. It hit her just as suddenly as the Goodness of the Pizza had hit her stomach at that moment. She was being civil and really smiling and he was being nice to her actually.

“Oh no..you had them do something to this pizza didn’t you.” Her eyes widening. “Stop smiling at me like that.”

“I won’t because..You sounded beautiful saying those words and I didn’t have them do anything to the Pizza. I did have them make it just as you wanted but that’s it. I’m not THAT cruel, Love. Not to the future mother of my children.”

her heart sank again. That brief stolen moment of being happy was gone when he said that. Celestial looked down at her Pizza and just took another bite. She was hungry and she was going to get her fill.

“Should I order another Pizza, Love?”

“Only if..ooo.” Gulping down the bite. “Want to let me have it for dinner instead of Salad.”

“Very well.” Glancing up. “A Large Pizza like this one..Extra cheese and onions with Light , light sauce on thin crust. Make it to go.” Speaking to a passing waiter.

“Yes sir.” The waiter quickly moving off to deliver the order.

She ignored the persistent thoughts coming to her and picked up another slice. This pizza was only a small and had only six big slices. She’d be nice and save him the last slice.

“I must admit that this has a certain..taste to it.” Folding the pizza in half and taking a bigger bite.

“Hmm?” Looking at her own Pizza which was folded in half. “Are you just being...nice to me because you want something?”

“I want what I have always wanted from the beginning. You..being a loyal wife to me. There is no scheming behind this. You can ask my parents. I have always eaten my Pizza like this. And..you just happen to eat it like I do. Just one more thing we have in common.”

“Common?” She started to speak but caught that ‘don’t even start’ look from him. “If that’s what you want to call it.”

“That’s what I can and DO call it.”

A few minutes of silence. Celestial looked away from him and concentrated on finishing her pizza. She let a heart, unlady like burp come after and gasped. She laughed and covered her mouth. He chuckled and nodded.

“That’s a compliment to the chef. I’m Sure Mario will like that.” Dante smiled. “So are we done?”

“No. You haven’t eaten that last piece..and we’re waiting on the pizza to come out.”

“These are large pieces..”

“And I just ate four. You can eat the last one. You’re ten times bigger than me.” Finishing her drink now. “And I need a to go cup..since your parents don’t have any soda at the house.”

“You’re getting bossy.” Smirking. “Waiter..To go cup..Large..full with lots of ice and Dr. Pepper.”

“Yes sir. And your Pizza is almost done, sir.” the boy moving behind the counter to fix the drink. “It should be out momentarily.”

“Yeah, so?” Shrugging as she looked away. “I have to go to the bathroom.” Standing, not looking at him still. “And I can go alone. I don’t need you to come watch me.”

“Can I trust you not to try and run?”

“Where am I going to go? I have no money. I have no cell phone. I have no transportation and you OWN this town. Do I LOOK that stupid?”

“Go ahead. I’ll be watching from here.” He picked up the last slice for her. “I’ll even..eat this for you.”

“Don’t let me force good food down your throat. Lord knows I can’t cook so..I usually try and appreciate when good food is there.”

Celestial walked off to the restroom. She sighed and rubbed the back of her neck. Some freedom would be good for once. She wasn’t running. Celestial knew he’d just have his goons hunt her down.

“Here is your Pizza Mr. Andrevi.” Mario, the chef, carried the box out. “Just as you requested. And the drink.”

“Thank you.”

He said it again. He said Thank you. Mario blinked as he set the Pizza box down and then the drink. He wasn’t sure of just what to say now. A man like Dante Andrevi saying thank you to such a common person as him?

Stretching, yawning. Celestial had come out. Her cheeks wet with water. She had wet her face some. Blinking, pausing.

“What?” The girl looked confused. “Just wet my face and used the restroom..”

Dante chuckled and took his last bite before pushing the empty plate away. He then nodded to Mario and placed a fifty on the table.

“I’m sure we will be coming back.” Motioning her to come over to him. “Get your drink, Love..We must be going.”

“Coming back? You mean this isn’t a one time thing?” She was skeptical and..a little curious as to this..small change in him. “Seriously?”

Her hand idly grabbing her drink. She glanced between the two men again. Dante nodded to her as he picked up the Pizza box.


“Yes. Seriously. Now come..I wish to stop last place before returning home.” Using his free hand to Nudge her along. “I wish to purchase you another..set of..Italian silk Lingerie.”

She whimpered. Celestial frowned and sighed again. Yet another moment ruined by something he said. Mario watched them walk away and was still in absolute amazement. He picked up the fifty and smiled wide.

“Dominic..We must..frame this.”

“Sir?”

The two already gone. The boy waiter came out.

“Dante Andrevi..said Thank you and..he actually pay me..for my pizza. We frame this to remember this occasion.”

The boy was now amazed. A thank you and payment? Dante had never paid before. Not that he came there much, but still. And Mario’s thought? It was all due to the girl he was with apparently. He reminded him self to make her pizza extra big the next time they came in as thanks.

“Well..back to work.” Putting the money in his pocket. “We have Pizzas to make.”

“Yes sir.” Dominic grinned. “And customers coming..” Motioning to the door.

“Ahhh..Welcome, Welcome To my Pizzeria.”

He was all business again. But he wouldn’t forget his momentary brush with a nice, almost totally respectful, Dante Andrevi.