It was about 2.15am when Brax got to Angelo's. He took two glasses and a bottle of whiskey from behind the bar, before pulling down two chairs and sitting down. Brax waited patiently for his visitor to arrive. He didn't have to wait long before a man appeared. The man was about 5 ft 9, and extremely well built, he was in his early 60s. He had short silvery black hair and olive skin. The man was wearing a grey suit and white shirt. Brax stood up as the man approached "Harry, thanks for coming" he said quickly as he reached out and shook his hand.
This man was Harry Kaminski. Harry was a very good friend of Amelia's family. Actually he was a little more than that. He had worked with the Camanelli family since he was a boy. Harry and his wife had taken care of Amelia since she was 12. They considered her as their foster daughter. Harry knew the ins and outs of Amelia's family's 'business' which is why Brax knew he would be able to help him.
"I'm sorry I had to call you out so late, you know I wouldn't if I didn't think it was urgent" Brax started.
"It's fine, you said you were worried about Ameliana, do you know who tried to hurt her?" Harry questioned calmly. Brax took a deep breath before answering.
"Marko Sanchez" Brax replied. Harry's eyes widened
"You sure?" Harry questioned cautiously, he knew a lot about this man.
Brax nodded "Yeh, coppers told us this afternoon" Harry had a drink of his whiskey Brax had poured for him.
"You did the right thing calling me, you were right what you said on the phone, Marko isn't the mastermind behind all this, he's just the front man" Harry said as he continued to drink his whiskey.
"So what do you think we should do?" Brax asked him.
"How much does she already know?" Harry answered Brax's question with another question.
"Enough to keep her safe" Brax replied.
Harry nodded "Good, It's probably not the best idea to keep her in the dark to much. Ameliana needs to know she is at risk. What else are you doing to keep her safe?
"Me and the boy's are watching her around the clock. I can't say she's happy about it but…" Brax replied quickly.
Harry laughed as he remembered Amelia's feistiness "I'm sure she's not" he smiled. "I think the best thing for us to do is track down Marko Sanchez and extract as much information out of him as possible." Harry suggested in a more serious tone. Brax nodded in agreement as Harry stood up.
"I'll be in touch. Oh and Darryl, try not to suffocate her to much. Ignorance is bliss and all that" Harry said before finally turning to leave. Brax watched for a few moments as Harry left. As he looked at him he realised just why people underestimated him.
Harry Kaminski was like a shorter, darker version of Alf Stewart. He kept himself to himself. But was known throughout the community, Harry was a very clever man he made people think they knew everything about him. When really they didn't know anything about him at all.
Brax felt a little easier as he finally arrived home. He was surprised to see Amelia sat on the sofa waiting for him. She stood up to greet him when he came through the door.
"Hey you" he grinned as he pulled her towards him. Amelia put her hands up behind his neck and pulled him closer to her. Brax leant forwards and kissed her gently.
"What are you still doing up?" he asked curiously. Amelia didn't answer she just pulled him in for another kiss. Brax put his hands around her waist and pulled her closer to him. As the kiss intensified Amelia started to pulled Brax backwards towards the bedroom, still kissing him on the way. Brax was a little shocked as Amelia pulled him onto the bed, causing him to fall on top of her. She started to pull his t-shirt over his head. Brax paused "Are you sure baby?" he whispered. Amelia nodded and continued to remove his shirt, before starting on her own. Brax slowly lifted her dress over her head and laid her back down gently. He planted gentle kisses all down her neck, as he ran his hands up her thighs he could feel her shaking a little. "It's ok baby, I love you" he whispered in her ear, Amelia's shaking had eased a little. She traced his back with her fingers, as he slipped inside her. Amelia put her hand round the back of his neck and pulled him towards her, making him go deeper inside her. She let out a pleasurable groan before kissing him passionately. Brax's pace quickened a little causing them both to moan with ecstasy. After a few final thrusts Brax came inside her.
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The next morning Amelia woke up in Brax's arm's wearing his shirt. She could hear Scarlet stirring in her crib. How the hell she managed to sleep through her's and Brax's antics last night she'll never know, Amelia thought to herself before she took Scarlet out of her crib and carried her into the lounge. Amelia didn't want to wake Brax just yet.
After Amelia and given Scarlet her bottle she put her in her baby bouncer and made some coffee. She was pretty sure it wouldn't be long before the boy's roused so she decided to make a start on breakfast Bacon, Eggs, sausage, mushrooms and baked beans. As the smell of food filled the house, Amelia couldn't help but laugh to herself when they boy's suddenly surfaced. "Mmm, smells good baby" Brax said as he put his arms around Amelia's waist hugging her from behind.
"Well I've gotta take care of my boy's" Amelia giggled "Coffee's in the pot"
"Wow breakfast and Coffee" Heath beamed "Are you sure you're marrying the right brother Mills"
"Hey watch it" Brax joked as he playfully hit his brother around the back of his head.
"Who's marrying the wrong brother?" a voice said as it came through the front door. It was Casey.
"Blimey Casey, didn't think you normally surfaced until at least lunch time these days" Amelia teased.
"I was hungry" Casey shrugged
"I thought you'd be having breakfast with mum" Heath said as he helped himself to the plates of food Amelia had put on the table.
"Er…Mum's breakfast or Milly's breakfast. Hmm let me think" Casey replied sarcastically.
"Yeah good point" Brax laughed as he sat and helped himself "Looks like I've married a keeper hey boys" Brax said finally before pulling Amelia onto his lap and kissing her.
"Eww Brax do you mind we're eating?" Casey exclaimed. Brax picked up a cloth and threw it at Casey. Amelia smiled as she watched them all. It was such a different atmosphere to the one she had been in the other night. For the first time she felt safe again.
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Brax and Heath were closing up Angelo's; Amelia and Scarlet were at home with Sam and Gordo. Amelia hated the thought of her needing a babysitter, but she knew it made Brax feel better so she went along with it.
Brax hadn't heard anything from Harry for a couple of days, but then again he hadn't received anymore pictures either. Maybe Harry's taken care of it, Brax thought to himself as he cashed up. Heath was putting the chairs on the tables.
"Do you think Harry's sorted it?" Heath questioned breaking the silence.
"God knows but I'm sure he'll be in touch" Brax replied.
Suddenly they were interrupted by someone coming in the restaurant. "Sorry mate we're closed" Brax yelled, but as the man came into the light both Brax and Heath were stunned.
They had met this man before, not only was he one of the most dangerous men the Braxton's had ever come across, he was also part of one of the biggest Mafia organizations in Italy.
But most importantly the man standing in front of them was Vincent Camanelli…Amelia's oldest brother.
Both Braxton brothers' were stunned and horrified to see Vincent.
"Vincent, what are you doing here?" Brax finally managed.
"We received this a few days ago" Vincent said as he handed Brax a photo. Brax gritted his teeth as he looked at the photo. On it was a picture of Amelia's battered body laid on the beach. "Papa's not happy about it, he said you've got 48 hours to sort it, or I've gotta bring Ameliana home to Italy with me"
Ok so I really hope you like this chapter and it shone some light on some of the mysteries.
As always please R & R. I'd love to know what you think.
Much love Nikki x x
Coming up-
Amelia enjoys spending time with her big brother!
What happens when Brax, Harry and Vincent finally catch up with Marko?
Casey needs to confess something to Amelia, is history repeating itself? And what will Amelia do if Ruby is pregnant?
