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The words hit me hard. Is it that obvious?
“How can you tell?”
Amusement grows on his face. “Even the town idiot could tell. Man, I never pictured you would be this much of a loser when you fell in love.”
I sigh. “I guess Bunny called it. I am a loser.”
He reclines in his seat. “Correct me if I am wrong, but I don’t think feeling emotions makes you weak.”
I sigh. “I—don’t think that applies here.”
“I mean, you did take her away from her family, lock her up like an animal, and force her to marry you—so it’s a bit tricky.”
I groan in reply to his words.
“She hates my guts,” I mutter.
Maybe I need that vodka more than him.
“She has every reason to, but I highly doubt that she does.”
“I—I don’t know what to do.”
Donatello sighs. “I’ll advise you as a Russo, wanna hear me out?”
I shrug.
“Let her go now and cut your losses. There are tons of women around, and you’re Antonio Russo. I’m sure that you can find some woman who is good at warming your bed and doesn’t ask you to love her. Besides, I don’t trust that woman,” he spits out.
I exhale. “Of course.”
What was I expecting?
“But as your brother, I’ll say this: there is nothing wrong with falling in love.”
Our eyes meet, and he grins. “You’re being a total loser in the way only those in love can be, and it soothes me to see that there is at least one woman on this earth that can make my brother act like a fool.”
“Aren’t you pushing it a little?”
“You wanted to hear my advice.”
I try to look stern, but I end up grinning.
“Bunny is going to flip if he ever hears this. He hates my guts as it is.”
Donatello waves it off. “You’ve lived half of your life doing what’s best for Bunny and me, and this is one time I’ll give you a pass.”
He reaches over and taps my shoulder tenderly.
“Enjoy your time with Mrs. Russo.”
I chuckle, and he stands up.
“I’ll leave you to handle your own affairs, and I’ll be going right to bed.”
I nod, and I watch him as he walks upstairs.
“Can I at least have the vodka?” he asks, walking.
