We are coming to an end on Diamond Man, you have two more chapters to read until the end :( thank you everyone for being patient with me and i thank all of you for reviewing my story i love yoe all x i hope you enjoy this chapter i think you'll like it :)
I realize Etta James didn't sing At Last until 1960 i think but i just thought it went well with the story, and it's so romantic 3
I'm sorry if the Italian isn't right, i got it from Goggle Translator my Italian isn't up to date :)
Chapter 23
Diamond Man
Vito, Antonio and their bodyguards sat in the room, everyone had left and now they were discussing what to do
"Maranzano's fate is certain" Vito said to his brother who nodded in agreement "Death, this Renee though, I'll leave that choice for Bella"
"You know Bella won't let us kill her"
"I'll talk to her tomorrow, for now I'll let her sleep and rest" Vito turned to his left and spoke to his guard "Fetch Renee"
Renee Swan sat patiently in her apartment smoking her cigarette and drinking Jack Daniels, she knew they were coming for her, she had waited for this day, the day they would find her and make her pay for what she's done. She heard a knock at her door but she didn't answer it, she knew it was them, a couple of seconds late the door was busted open and 3 men walked in, each carrying guns
"Renee Swan?"
She set her now empty glass on the table and set her cigarette in the ash tray, she stood up "Yes"
"If you'd come with us, the boss wants to see you"
*Morning*
She heard the bedroom door being opened, she opened her eyes and saw Edward dressed in his suit but he didn't have it blazer on or hat, he was carrying s tray which had waffles on it and a bunch of flowers, she sat up and he placed the tray on her legs
"What's this for?"
He shrugged and lay down next to her "No reason"
She sipped her tea and looked at him "Did you cook this?"
He pursed his lips with a smile "No, I don't know how to cook, Alice did them, everyone's downstairs" he kissed her cheek "Stay up here, don't put your cute little ass out of bed until 12:00"
"Why 12?"
"You'll see" he said smiling, he stood up "I'm going downstairs"
Edward made a move to get up but Bella held onto his shirt
"Don't, I've missed you near me"
He smiled and kissed her and settled himself next to her.
"I was thinking we should wait until November to have the wedding, just until my stomach heals more, Alice has chose the dress but i still need to try it on"
"You'll look beautiful, you look beautiful in anything"
Of course Bella blushed "Shush" she leaned down and kissed him before they began to eat.
Maranzano was brought to the room where Bella and Edward's gang were brought, Maranzano tried to covedr his fear but it was in vain, the guards who took him and killed all of his men knew he was scared. Maranzano was pushed onto his knees and bowed before Vito and Antonio. He saw Renee at the other end of the room
Vito and Antonio looked down at him
"You have betrayed our laws, you've hurt my daughter, Bella, and you have told the police about Mr. Cullen's activity, this I cannot allow, the penalty of these crimes are death" Vito spoke "Do wish to say anything?"
Johnny sighed "No"
Silence filled the room until Maranzano heard the click of the gun behind him he closed his eyes until he saw or felt nothing at all.
Renee looked at Maranzano's limp body on the floor, his blood seeping into the carpet, his eyes were closed to which she was thankful for, she never loved Maranzano nor did he love her. She looked towards Vito and Antonio who were now stood inches away from her
"Our plan was never to kill you" Antonio spoke "But to leave the desion up to Bella"
"But we have changed our minds, instead you will be banished from Bella's life, as unkind you have been, you presented Bella with a loving father, this alone has saved your life, you will be taken to a location where you will work and live, but under no circumstances leave there, otherwise we will kill you, do you understand this?" Vito said
Renee nodded but didn't speak, Vito nodded his head towards the guards and they picked her up and escorted her out of the room.
Edward looked down at Bella's sleeping form, she really was beautiful she had been writing her sing list as she drifted off to sleep, Edward kissed her forehead before untangling himself from her hold. He closed her bedroom door quietly before walking down the stairs and seeing everyone standing there
"What did Maranzano do to her?" Jack asked
"he scared her, he dragged a knife across her torso, it's healing now but it's going to take a while for it to heal"
"Bastard" Rosalie hissed "Is she all right?"
"She's doing good"
They hearda knock and the boys got their guns out, Jasper went to the door
"Who is it?"
"Vito and Antonio"
Edward nodded and Jasper opened the door, the dons entered the joint and scanned over it, Vito turned to Edward
"Mr. Maranzano has been dealt with, his body now rests in the water with the fishes, Renee is now banned from Bella's sight and you will not see her again"
"Thank you" Jack spoke to the men
"Where is Bella?" Vito spoke
"Sleeping" Edward spoke
"Good, we would welcome you to Italy dear boy"
"I was thinking about having the wedding there, for your family, you and your wife to witness myself and Bella getting married, it won't be for two months though"
Vito said nothing, he walked to Edward and kissed both of his cheeks
"Grazie, signor Cullen, sono lieto mia ti ha trovato, saro houred di chiamare il mio figlio" Vito said with a smile
"E ho di chiamare mio padre"
Two months Later
Bella was nervous she bit her skin which annoyed Edward, he held her hands in his and kissed her fingers
"Stop it, I happen to like these little hands"
She laughed and kissed him, they were all stood out Vito and Antonio's home, Rosalie and Alice were loving it, the sun made their skin less pale and the boys loved taking their tops off. The gates opened and they saw Vito and Antonio joined with a browned haired woman looking arund the age of 50, she gasped and put her hands over her mouth, she rushed towards them and enveloped Bella into a hug, she then turned to Edward giving him a hug as well
"Grazie signore, Dio vi benedica per portare mia figlia" she stepped back and kissed both of his cheeks "My name is Annetta"
"Welcome to our home" Antonio said
Bella bit her lip before hugging him, making him pause but then hug her back
"Thank you…uncle"
She pulled back to see the smile on his face
"Grazie" he kissed her cheek before they all moved into the house.
"Evviva" Everyone cheered, they were sat around a huge dinner table, it turned out Bella had lots of cousins, Carlo who was aged 5, seemed to take a liking to Bella, he stayed with her all night and frowned when Edward held Bella's hand. Edward mocked anger when Carlo asked Bella to dance with him
"It will be my pleasure Carlo" she winked at Edward, Carlo stuck his tongue out at Edward and Edward did the same, Bella seeing it laughed. Other people started to dance. Vito sat next to Edward as Bella laughed as Carlo tried to take the lead
"I can't thank you enough Edward for looking after her, tell me, was Charlie a good father to her"
He nodded "He pulled out a gun to Maranzano"
Vito laughed "Good man, pity I didn't meet him"
They continued to watch Bella dance, poor Carlo Edward thought chuckling to himself. When the music ended everyone clapped and Vito stood up
"I wonder Bella, if you would be so kind to sing for us"
Bella bit her lip and then smiled "Certainly" Bella walked up to the stage and the band behind her started to play the music, Bella's blue dressed which stopped at her knees glittered like diamonds as the light hit it right, her brown haired was curled and put back, she wore the necklace Edward had given to her the day he proposed and he saw her matching engagement ring sparkle also making him smile.
Bella looked at Edward and started to sing
At last, my love has come along
My lonely days are over
And life is like a song
Oh, yeah, at last
The skies above are blue
She smiled at Edward and he winked at her making her blush again, couples started to dance and Edward sat Vito dance with his wife who was crying.
My heart was wrapped up in clovers
The night I looked at you
I found a dream that I could speak to
A dream that I can call my own
I found a thrill to rest my cheek to
A thrill that I have never known
Edward saw his crew dance also making him smile, he was glad Rosalie kicked Emmett's ass, he caught Jaspers eye and nodded, Jasper decided he wanted to stay a while longer and Edward was glad for that. James and Victoria danced but James was play glaring at a young boy who was dancing with Emilie, he saw Victoria chuckle and kiss her husband.
Oh, yeah when you smile, you smile
Oh, and then the spell was cast
And here we are in heaven
For you are mine
At last
Edward stood up and walked over to Bella picking her up and kissing her passionately, he dipped her which received him some wolf howls again, he pulled back and set Bella back on her feet.
"I love you" he whispered
"I love you too, so much" she whispered back while they looked into each others eyes while they slowed dance to another sing the band played.
Chapter End Notes:
Thank you Mr. Cullen, I am pleased my daughter has found you, I will be honoured to call you my son – what Vito said to Edward
And I you to call my father - What Edward responded to Vito
Thank you sir, Bless you for bringing my daughter back. – Annetta talking to Edward and Bella
Evviva - Cheers