So I did a little bit of research and it turns out that he has been in the local news three times. The nomination was listed in the newspaper. Today we went to his work place because he wanted to say hello to some staff. I met one of his guys who protect him and he actually turns out to be a really nice man. When I asked him about what is really going on, he replied "I look after him because he's a really good lad." the guy had his girlfriend with him also and we spoke when he went for a cigarette (obviously shadowed by his guy) and the girl said that it takes a little bit to get used to but there's absolutely no danger.

But what was really fascinating was an armed response unit drove past and my date went inside whilst his guard was at the door. The police came in and approached him, but they were again, really respectful and they were asking my date about certain people. So either the police aren't aware of any activities or he's clean.

Because he was only shadowed by one of his guys everyone was relaxed, his guard offered to take us both for breakfast tomorrow and have a day out. (obviously under supervision of his guys) I asked his guard if there is any danger to me, and his response was "there will never be any danger because we are always on top of things".

I know my date had a history before he moved to where he lives at the moment but apparently has cleaned up his act and he's giving back to the community.

The only thing that makes me wonder about this "mob" life is that his family is a big family, and very much ran by hierarchy, him being next in line to run the family.

I've never had a boyfriend before, this is the first time and he treats me so well, he shows me love and he protects me, which you must respect.

Another thing was that he received an email from a security service company offering him a position as personal protection officer. We will get to the bottom of it eventually.