The Mafia's Babies by Kaycee Romano (howl and other poems txt) 📗

River narrowed her eyes at her grandmother, knowing very well that the old woman had succeeded in what she was trying to do - put the idea of another kid in her head. And the orthopedic surgeon was infinitesimally grateful that her boyfriend was not with her because it was obvious that the man would have a panic attack if he was here to hear what the older Johnson had to say.

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"I can't believe you, Adam Smith!!" River bellowed. Mateo and Leonardo had left for Chicago immediately though Mateo wanted to stay till River got back.

"I am sorry I made Mateo go. I know-" Before Adam could continue, River flicked him on the forehead which made Michelia burst out laughing. She was so glad that her friend slash future sister in law existed.

"Thank you, my friend." Michelia side hugged River and the duo gave him identical narrowed-eyed looks.

"You two are starting to act like clones." Adam pointed at them, trying to change the topic.

"Adam..." River started.

"We love you..." Michelia continued.

"But that won't stop us from kicking your ass..." River huffed.

"If you don't stop being one."

Adam rolled his eyes. He knew exactly what they were talking about but he was just not ready to accept it, especially not to the two women who were breathing fire at the moment.

"Oh come on, why is it so bad that I made Mateo go?" Adam asked. "They are her brothers. I am nothing to her. No no, infact she HATES me."

"Oh yeah, and she said that?" Michelia asked.

"Yes." Adam said flatly.

Michelia and River looked at each other. They couldn't deny it - Alessia did scream "I HATE YOU!" at Adam at least three times a day.

"Now, if you will excuse me." Adam rolled his eyes and walked away, picking up Lorenzo's carrier as he did.

Michelia turned to River. "The men in our lives are idiots."

"And we are a bit difficult." She added