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A DIRTY AFFAIR Benefit of the doubt
~ANTONIO’S POV~ "Boss, what are you going to do about Madam Pink and Sir Luca?" Mateo asked me.I was sitting on my office chair, in my office, smoking. I sat back in my office after the party had ended and after everybody had left.Mateo stood in front of me bowing his head as he spoke.“I trust Luca so much and I don't believe he would do anything like that with my wife. He wouldn't betray me that way. Let them be for now, but keep watching them, in secret" I replied lazily. Mateo's head shot up, he's alarmed and surprised at my reply.“Let's give them the benefit of doubt. It could be a misunderstanding " I told him and he nodded."Alright boss. I'll do so" he replied."You can go now," I instructed him.He bowed his head and left the room. I picked my phone up and stared at the intimate picture for a while before putting my phone away in my breast pocket.I stood up, threw the cigarette on the floor, then stepped on it with my shoe. I walked out of the room and bumped
A DIRTY AFFAIR Jealous Margaret
Ivan was driving Margaret home in her car after the party. The drive back home was silent and awkward as Margaret sat sulking in the back seat. She's looking sad, angry, depressed, frustrated, and confused and Ivan knows the reason why she's like that.It was Antonio! She's being this way because of Antonio! He saw how her eyes were just fixed on him since she walked into the party. It was as if she's pleading with her eyes for him to notice her.He saw the way she's looking at Antonio's wife with hatred in her eyes. He saw her follow him when he excused himself from the party room.All these could only mean one thing. She's in love with Antonio! How the hell did he not notice? Or is he pretending not to notice?“You like him, right?” He asked, breaking the silence.“Who?” “You like Boss Antonio. I saw the way you're staring at him” Ivan replied.“What the fuck are you talking about?” She replied harshly.“Don't deny it, ma'am,” Ivan said.“What's your business with that? Now, shut t
A DIRTY AFFAIR Secret operation
~ANTONIO’S POV~ During the video call when Sir Edward asked who I was going to choose to assist Gemma for the operation and when I chose Luca, I saw the way Gemma's eyes lit up in happiness.Does she like him that much?We had the video call in the private meeting room and Luca left the room immediately the video call ended.Gemma excused herself and said she's going to our room minutes later after Luca left.Mateo and Marco were still standing in the room.Mateo raised his hands and signaled that he wanted to say something, so I asked Marco to give us some privacy.“What is it? Mateo?” I asked.“Boss, you shouldn't be giving Madam Pink and Sir Luca more chances to be together since you already suspect them” “Are you telling me what to do now?”“No, boss. I'm sorry boss” he apologized."Don't worry about that Mateo, you should just keep watching them" I told him."Okay Boss" he replied. ~GEMMA’S POV~ The day went by slowly as I waited for the
A DIRTY AFFAIR Big trouble
Margaret quickly walked to her room when Ivan entered his room. Thank goodness Ivan was able to stop himself if not they would have had sex in her bar, and what if her maid, Grace sees her?She could still feel the tingling sweet sensation inside her body. It's not like she didn't want the sex to happen but she would have berated herself for giving in to him so easily. She could understand that the first one was a mistake because she's drunk and was able to forgive herself but if she should allow another one to happen, she'll have no excuse to give.She didn't want to sleep but she needs to sleep to force whatever is going on right now in her head out of her head. And so, she drew the blankets up to chest and closed her eyes to force herself to sleep.And if everything goes as planned, she'll be waking up to good news. ~GEMMA’S POV~ I sat quietly beside Luca in the car on our way to the operation. Luca was driving while I just sat back playing with my fi
A DIRTY AFFAIR Gemma got shot
D.P.O Francisco was sitting on the chair in his office, going through some records in a book when a call came in. He picked up the telephone and answered the call."Hello, it's the police. I'm D.P.O Francisco, how may I help you?" He asked."Hello. There'll be a secret and deadly operation that will go on by two at new avenue" the voice at the other end replied. It was a woman's voice."Hello, who's this?" He asked. He was surprised at the sudden information."It's not important. You know what to do with the information I just provided" she replied and ended the call.He stood up from his seat still trying to figure out what he just heard. The woman said a secret and deadly operation will go on by two am. He checked his time and saw it's twenty minutes past one."Officer Michael" he called out."Sir!" Michael replied, and rushed into the office immediately and made a salute."How many officers do we have on duty tonight?" Francisco asked him."We have thirteen officers on duty Sir"
A DIRTY AFFAIR Failed operation
Luca asked Gemma to run to the car. She's his main priority, she should be safe first. He counted the remaining cops, they're three remaining. He and Gemma had taken four officers down during the shoot out. He could take the remaining three officers down on his own.Gemma stood up and started to run to the car, then suddenly he heard a gunshot. Luca followed the sound of the shot and his eyes landed on Gemma. He watched her pause, watched her hold her stomach and his eyes went wide in shock. She's been shot!! The clicking sound of a gun close to him made him remove his gaze from Gemma. He turned towards the sound of the gun and he saw the officer trying to shoot at Gemma again. Instantly, Luca shot at him and the officer dropped dead. His eyes went back to Gemma and he saw her fall to the ground."No, no, no!!" He screamed. Rage brewed up inside him as he watched the woman he loves fall to the ground in pain. She's bleeding profusely.The remaining officers shot at Luca but he w
A DIRTY AFFAIR There's a spy in our midst
Margaret paced around in her sitting room, she's restless and curious as hell. Her ears were itchy to hear the outcome of the operation. She had slept for a while, then woke up to see that it's not a day break yet. She checked the time and saw that it's way past the operation time, she should have gotten some news by now.What really happened??Was the operation successful?Were they caught by the police?Was there a shootout? If there's one, she just prays that the Pink butterfly dies in the shoot out."Arghhhh" she screamed, and scratched her head furiously. She's really going crazy, and couldn't wait anymore to have the answers to her questions. ~ANTONIO’S POV~ The gate opened and both my cars drove in. The doctor was already in the sitting room waiting. He drove a hospital van with all necessary equipment accompanied by three nurses. The gatekeeper locked the gate after the cars drove in.I rushed to the parked cars and my boys came rushing ou
A DIRTY AFFAIR Who is the spy?
Margaret was so happy that Antonio just called for an emergency meeting now. That means things didn't go as planned. The operation failed."Yes!!" She screamed loudly."Let me see how you escape this Pink Butterfly," she said, grinning from ear to ear.She picked up her laptop, laid properly on the bed and joined the video call held by the crime family."Everyone complete?" She heard Sir Edward ask."Yes"they all chorused."The operation tonight failed," Antonio announced.Murmurs came after the announcement. After a while it died down."The police got involved. We don't really know the full story of what happened yet" Antonio informed."How did the police get to know about it?"Helena asked."Yes, I thought information about the operation was confidential" Bridget supported."What about the Pink Butterfly? Why isn't she here?" Rossi asked."She is at the brink of death. She got shot by the cops, Luca too. Right now they're receiving treatment" Antonio replied."Wow!" Margaret screame
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A DIRTY AFFAIR Another failed plan
Margaret had driven straight to Antonio's house that night after she'd given Jessica and Boris the instruction to burn the prison and had confirmed the explosion. She's going to Antonio's house so that she wouldn't be suspected.She got to Antonio's house and was allowed inside since they all know her. She walked straight to Antonio's room, knocked on the door for a while then opened it when she got no response. Antonio was sleeping on the bed and she's going to spend the night with him. Her best night. Pink butterfly is dead!!She walked over to the bed and sat on it. Gently, she stroked Antonio's sleeping face."You're all mine now, Antonio" she said, and stared at him lovingly. “All mine”She bent and kissed him lightly on the lips. He stirred in his sleep and opened his eyes. He closed his eyes back and slept off when he saw her.Margaret started singing him a lullaby while she stroked his hair gently. She laid beside him and cuddled him and was just about to sleep
A DIRTY AFFAIR Burning prison
Jessica and the guard got to the door of the Pink Butterfly's room. The guard was about to knock on the door but Jessica held her hands back."You don't have to knock. It's a surprise, remember?" She said to the guard."But…." The guard started to protest but Jessica shut her up."I gave you ten thousand bucks" she chided."Alright" the guard said reluctantly and opened the door quietly. Jessica walked in quietly.Pink Butterfly was sleeping on her bed when she walked in. Perfect! ~GEMMA’S POV~ I don't why but I started having bad feelings. Something bad is about to happen. Antonio had called earlier with all excitement to inform me that I would be getting released tomorrow.I was excited and have been in high spirits during the day but suddenly I have this eerie feeling that something bad is about to happen.I laid back on my bed and closed my eyes, trying to force myself to sleep. I need to remove all negative thoughts from my mind and prepare f
A DIRTY AFFAIR The real murderer
Margaret has done her part by clearing Pink's name and looking good in front of Antonio, but she has a bigger plan coming up.She was with one of her underground boys in her office"Money is no problem. Name the price, as long as the job is done. I don't want any butterflies in my life. In my life with Antonio" she said to him puffing her cigarettes.They were both scheming an evil plan when a call came in on her phone."Ma'am Margaret, the court case is about to start" her caller had informed her."I'll be right there," she replied.**** Now, she's in her car with Ivan driving her back to the office.Ivan. She felt pity for Ivan. She knew he likes her so much but her heart still yearns for Antonio. She's obsessed with Antonio and Ivan knows but he wouldn't stop loving her and it made her feel pity for him.They've had sex so many times and she enjoyed every bit of it. She knew she had a tiny spot for Ivan, some tiny feelings for him but it was nothing compared to what s
A DIRTY AFFAIR Working on Gemma's release
~ANTONIO’S POV~ I was sitting on a chair on a round table. Margaret was sitting beside me while Mister Alex sat opposite me. We're working on the Pink Butterfly's release."I want to make them believe that the pink butterfly has nothing to do with the murder of your brother, Raymond," I said to Alex."I give you my word Alex. Pink Butterfly had a very close relationship with your brother. She just wanted to make sure that the group transaction ran smoothly. That's why she was there when your brother got killed" I explained."Don't you worry Antonio. I've been talking to the family" Alex replied."Thank you Alex," Margaret said."And don't worry, we'll keep our end of the bargain. We won't stop our search until we finally find the man who killed Raymond'' Margaret added."Well, we'll go a long way before Pink Butterfly can finally clear herself from this" Alex said."But what about the takeover? Are we going to have problems with that?" Margaret asked."No
A DIRTY AFFAIR Gemma is arrested
~GEMMA’S POV~ *Three months later* I've become so popular and skilled in the mafia and crime family. I've made a very big name for myself as I've handled so many operations successfully.I was a terror to many. People hear my name and they're suddenly scared of me. Pink Butterfly was a big name!!!I've become fearless, bold, courageous, in control and was scared of nobody, including Antonio.Margaret has also redeemed her name in the mafia and crime family. She's handled operations successfully and has begun to regain the trust of the crime family including Antonio and Sir Edward.I was not really happy about it but there's nothing I could do about it. I hate the fact that she got close to Antonio but I'm not really bothered because I don't love him. Luca's the one I'm madly in love with. It's confirmed now that I'm in love with him and I'm sure he loves me too but he's never told me and was still keeping things slow and it pisses me off.The r
A DIRTY AFFAIR Battle line is drawn
~GEMMA’S POV~ I watched as Margaret made her way towards me. I didn't hide the contempt on my face. She had a sinister smile on her face. Luca kept standing beside me on the bed. He didn't want to leave my side."Look who we have here!" I spat out in scorn, when she got close to me."Chill. Calm down" she replied, grinning wickedly."I heard you got shot. The Almighty Pink butterfly got shot? Oh my! I couldn't believe it" Her shrill voice rang out in a mocking tone."And not only that, you failed the operation!!" She exclaimed, and threw her hands up in the air in a dramatic way."Are you here to mock me?" I asked."No darling. I came to check up on you. Hope you're good?" She teased."Margaret.." Luca called and I interrupted him. I knew he's about to say something in my defense."Yes, I'm perfectly okay" I replied Margaret, with a fake big smile on my face."You should thank your stars that you're Antonio's wife else you wouldn't be saying that now. Sir Edward would have dea
A DIRTY AFFAIR Strange dream
~ANTONIO’S POV~ I watched Gemma struggle in her sleep. I watched her call her mom and Gabriella so many times. She's sweating profusely. She's been asleep for almost two days.Then she finally woke up panting hard. The first thing she asked about was Luca and the way she asked about Bryan when she woke up with so much concern in her voice pissed me off.“Gemma, you're awake. Are you fine?” I asked her and tried to wave my anger off.She nodded her head.“You've been calling your mom and Gabriella in your sleep. You never said anything about your mother. Is she still alive?” I asked.She bursted into tears. I was surprised at her outburst at the last question I asked. She's crying so bitterly. I went closer to her and held her by the shoulders.“Gemma, what's wrong??" I asked, my facial expression and voice etched in concern.She couldn't speak as she kept crying. I sat beside her and placed her head on my chest, stroking her hair and calming her down. She calme
A DIRTY AFFAIR Who is the spy?
Margaret was so happy that Antonio just called for an emergency meeting now. That means things didn't go as planned. The operation failed."Yes!!" She screamed loudly."Let me see how you escape this Pink Butterfly," she said, grinning from ear to ear.She picked up her laptop, laid properly on the bed and joined the video call held by the crime family."Everyone complete?" She heard Sir Edward ask."Yes"they all chorused."The operation tonight failed," Antonio announced.Murmurs came after the announcement. After a while it died down."The police got involved. We don't really know the full story of what happened yet" Antonio informed."How did the police get to know about it?"Helena asked."Yes, I thought information about the operation was confidential" Bridget supported."What about the Pink Butterfly? Why isn't she here?" Rossi asked."She is at the brink of death. She got shot by the cops, Luca too. Right now they're receiving treatment" Antonio replied."Wow!" Margaret screame
A DIRTY AFFAIR There's a spy in our midst
Margaret paced around in her sitting room, she's restless and curious as hell. Her ears were itchy to hear the outcome of the operation. She had slept for a while, then woke up to see that it's not a day break yet. She checked the time and saw that it's way past the operation time, she should have gotten some news by now.What really happened??Was the operation successful?Were they caught by the police?Was there a shootout? If there's one, she just prays that the Pink butterfly dies in the shoot out."Arghhhh" she screamed, and scratched her head furiously. She's really going crazy, and couldn't wait anymore to have the answers to her questions. ~ANTONIO’S POV~ The gate opened and both my cars drove in. The doctor was already in the sitting room waiting. He drove a hospital van with all necessary equipment accompanied by three nurses. The gatekeeper locked the gate after the cars drove in.I rushed to the parked cars and my boys came rushing ou
