Chapter 81: Book 1 : Chapter 81 Love Changes

December 2nd

"Leonardo, did you find your brothers?" Rosa asked the second we came back into the house.

"Yes," he replied shortly.

"Where are they?"

"In the woods, like a five-minute walk away."

"And what are they doing?" She questioned narrowing her eyes.

Leo swallowed, "... Just hanging out."

"Just hanging out?"

"Yes," he confirmed, scratching the back of his neck.

"Pensi che io sia stupida??!" Rosa exclaimed, "do you think I'm stupid?"

Leo gritted his teeth, looking anywhere but into his Mother's eyes.

"I can always tell when my children are lying to their mother, Leonardo! If my boys are up to no good then I'd like to hear about it."

"Mom," Leo groaned. "They'll be back before midnight. I will make sure of it."

At that point, Antonio came over and placed his hand on Rosa's shoulder.

"You worry too much, mi amore," he said softly. "They can take care of themselves now."

She nodded and he kissed her gently on the forehead.