Infatuation Of Darkness

After Isabelle and Alexis talk alone in the office, the came outside and Angela was waiting with Lucas for her. Lucas and immediately taken a liking towards her and was making grabby hands while being in Angelo's arms.

She smiled and took her baby from him. "That went well." She commented.

He nodded. "That did until Silvano opened his fucking mouth."

She shook her head and said, "well we could not expect positive reactions from everyone so by a milestone everything went well." She then sighed and glanced towards the corridor. "We still have to announce in front of a hundred people at least."

He scoffed. "that won't be a problem. You see I cannot kill my brother but if anyone else has a finger towards my family I don't think my mother would have a problem with me gunning them down." He shrugged. "Now come on, I don't think anyone would have the guts to talk at my dining table anyway." Then after a few minutes, he spoke, "Keep an emotionless face. You might be a mother but your rational mind is still present."

He placed his hand on her waist and guided her along to the living room where the guests have started to arrive. It was obvious that the moment Alexis stepped down the stairs everyone had noticed Lucas in her arms. She was aware of them but keeping an emotionless face help her because to be others it was visible that she was not affected by them even though on the inside she was shaking like a leaf.

They walked towards the first couple that was standing near the stairs and mingled. Tonight families of the different crime organisations for also present as there was an announcement regarding the future of one. The allies were invited.

Santino's.

Martinez's.

The Davis and;

The Williams.

Currently, Alexis was conversing with Davis's. The senior ones.

"But my, my, my. Look at this darling boy," Mrs Davis teased Lucas which resulted in the boy hiding his face into Alexis's neck. "Someone is looking so handsome in that little suit of his."

Alexis with the white smile glanced down at her son and then commented with a small chuckle. "And now he's shy."

"I take it that today is Christmas party has something to do with this announcement as well." Mr Davis pointed to the child. "Think you could tell me about it?" He winked making Angelo scoff.

"You'll get to know everyone else. Don't worry." Angelo shook his head.

"That man was kind of cute." She commented with a small smile. "Cute, short, bald man."

Angelo huffed in return. "Callin' a hyena cute will get you nowhere."

"Wow," she raised her brows a bit but didn't say anything further. That was truly unexpected.

The couple moved next. The Saintino's were Isabelle's family so a long-standing alley of the de'Alessandro.

"Ah, my boy," the older man came to him kissing his head. "You've grown well. Your cousin is here too. He is getting married in summer." He pointed at his son, Luciano, who Alexis remembered. He then looked at Alexis. "Ah, the new member..s." he looked at the child, "he does have Angelo's brown eyes." He commented immediately, frowning at the boy.

"I know right. That is what drew me to him." Alexis replied looking at the boy. "Drew me right to him."

"Yes, yes. That is true." The lie was convincing especially with the cousin's comment.

"Yes, after all the fucking around that he did, he would have a litter of kids running around." He laughed. Even though is accent was heavier than Angelo's, Alexis understood and smiled a little uncomfortably.

How correct his brothers was, her eyes met his. A hidden taunt was passed.

Alexis turned to Luciano to talk. "Congratulations Luciano." She wished with a smile and he gave her a small hug.

"Thank you, sister. I hope you will come earlier as family. Italy is more to explore that the little time you spent." He then leaned in, "I know some good wineries. You will love them, muah." He kissed his fingers.

Alexis laughed at his enthusiasm. "I would love too. Eggnog?" She offered as a server came to them. He took one, thanking her for it.

They nodded and moved forward. They spotted next to Helena and Marcus, who had found a common ground. "Don, Donna." He greeted with a bow. Helena followed the suit.

"How are you uncle?" Angelo asked as he looked around, I don't see grandfather here. Did he not come?" He frowned. With a party and an excuse to drink away the night his grandfather was the first one to arrive.

"Believe it or not, child. He and my mother are on a vacation together."

Gabrielle having ears then talk, came in as well. "That's not.. possible." He looked suspicious. "I don't remember one incident in my life when they went on a vacation. All they ever went on were business events where they slept on different beds."

That was a bit suspicious. Julia was kept at an arm's length and everybody was aware of that fact.

Agatha came and announced the food. They had mingled for hours as everybody had admired the decorations of the house as well. They had to after all the decorations had taken 3 days and weeks for Isabelle to settle on.

They took their seats but this time Angelo and Alexis stood up with a smile on their faces.

"Ladies and gentlemen," he smiled and raised his glassmaking everyone holds their glasses in their hands too. "I have had the opportunity to introduce you to a new member of my family. Lucas de'Alessandro." He raised his arms what's the boy who was on the verge of sleeping and then continued his glass higher than the before. "Also to the member would arrive in a few months." That had everyone erupt in cheers this time even Silvano yelled at the top of his voice.

Everyone seemed happy yet someone mournful was present amongst those.. Mourning for what they had started to plan.