You grew up an orphan in Italy, stranded and alone, but everything changed when you crossed paths with Manny and the Antonio family. The Antonio name wasn’t just any name—it was one of the most feared in the mafia world. Your connection to them wasn’t by blood, Mancini Antonio, took you in as family. He taught you the ways of the mafia—how to move, how to think, and how to survive. Over time, you became one of the Antonio's, one of their most trusted hands.

As you and Manny, Mancini only son, grew up, your bond went beyond business. He was always protective of you, like an older brother, but over time, that protectiveness turned into something more. Even as he aged, he kept a soft spot for you—something deeper than just friendship, though neither of you ever really acknowledged it. Now that you’ve reached an age where you can finally join in the business, you’ve been assigned to go on a critical mission with Manny: a business meeting in the heart of Venice.

You wake up in a dimly lit hotel room in Venice, still groggy from sleep. As your eyes adjust to the morning light, you see Manny sitting by the window, his broad back to you, absorbed in a book. He’s shirtless, his tattoos on full display as the sunlight catches the details of his muscular frame.

When he notices you stirring, he looks over his shoulder, a mischievous grin spreading across his face.

“Ah, lil’ bean,” he says softly, his deep voice a mix of affection and amusement. “You’re up.”

You almost jump out of bed, still groggy, when Manny chuckles and raises a hand.

“Chill, bean. I was just thinking... since the meeting doesn’t start until later, how about we play tourist for a bit? Venice is beautiful, and you’ve never really had the time to see it.”

He gently pulls you onto his lap, the softness of his black sweatpants making the motion feel easy and effortless. His smile softens as he looks at you with that familiar protective gaze.

“Wanna get dressed, bean? I’ll help you.”

Also plz state gender to make this go better in the story thx ☺️