NICOLE
He just pulled out a gun!
I stared jaw ajars at it and trepidation seized me. I tightened my hold on Raphael and closed my eyes, pressing my body against his."You aren't the only one that knows how to use a gun Dante"I heard Raphael say. My eyes flew open and I saw Raphael slowly bringing out a gun from his pocket.
This was getting scary.Raphael immedately cocked it and twirled it around his slender fingers.
"Raphael.."I whispered in fear.He looked down at my frightened self and kissed my forehead. "Shhh Bella. I'm here ok"
I heard his grandfather falsely chuckle.
We both then trailed our gaze to him as he stared angrily at us. I don't get it. Why doesn't he like me? He just met me so why the dislike?"You have the guts Raphael to go to Africa and pick a barbarian as a w
Nicole broke down into tears, slumping on the floor with her body shaking vigorously. She never believed events would turn out this way. It was just a simple dinner. Everybody was meant to eat, relax and get to know each other more. She hoped Armani would like her the way Aurora did but now everything was ruined. Armani hates her for no reason. And now Raphael was being led away for his punishment as a result of the brawl he got into with Dante. Dante was such a pain in the ass. How could he say those things to his own brother? His own blood. How could he wish his own brother dead? The more Nicole thought of it, the more tears streamed down her cheeks and flooded her vision. Aurora and Sofia quickly went over to Nicole, trying to get her to stand up."Child please do you want to cry yourself to death?"Aurora softly asked as she held Nicole's hand."W-what will he-h
NICOLEA week had passed after that torrential event that took place in the mansion.Up till now, just the thought of what took place that uneventful night still shook me to my bones. I struggled to get the image of Raphael's bleeding shoulder out of my head.Seeing how ruthless Armani was to his own grandchildren made me realise how frightening Raphael's childhood would have been.I felt so sorry for Raphael. He grew up in harsh conditions. Though filthy rich, he was already burdened up with life responsibilities as a child.Getting initiated into a mafia from a young age without having the tiniest clue of what he was getting himself into proved to be so fatal for his childhood.I found myself praying so fervently for my dear husband. I truly didn't like seeing him in pain.It broke me into agonising pieces watching him bleed so much that night.
Nicole felt a million knots get tied up inside her the moment Raphael uttered that statement. She felt so excited and yet so scared. Her heart sunk to her stomach and she suddenly felt her palms becoming sweaty even though the room was chilly. Raphael noticed she suddenly looked frightened and he arched a brow at her. "What's wrong? Don't you want it?"He spoke so gravelly, it made Nicole shiver. Nicole immedately responded. "I do Raphael. I'm just...well...I am"Nicole struggled with words as she kept on speaking hesitantly and cutting herself short.Raphael stopped hovering over her and laid by her side, straddling her to himself."I have never done it before and I don't want to disappoint you"Nicole confessed under her breath. Raphael let out a laugh, amused by what his wife said. "Is that why you look so tensed my love?"
RAPHAEL I tried to pay attention to the rambling going on in my office but I just couldn't. Images of what took place between I and Nicole kept on flashing through my mind. God.She tasted so good. Hearing her beautiful moans was arousing and so enticing. I groaned within me. Heaven knows I just wanted to be in bed all day with her but work won't let me.I felt so frustrated and annoyed that I had to leave early in the morning before she had the opportunity to even flutter her beautiful eyes open.I wanted to fuck her again and again to be honest. I shouldn't have gone out so early. I should be in bed with her right now, cuddling her in my arms and massaging her thighs keeping in mind the numerous rounds I took her on last night.I had sex with numerous girls in the past even with Leila but none was compared to what I had with Nicole last night. It wasn't jus
Nicole's eyes roved around as she peered through the glass of the limousine taking in the dark, starry night. They had been driving for over thirty minutes and she was anticipating to see where Raphael was taking her to. Raphael dropped an arm over Nicole's shoulder and started trailing multiple wet kisses from her cheeks to her neck. Nicole felt a million butterflies flutter within her and wondered why Raphael was being so romantic towards her. "Raph..?" He hummed at her and kept on trailing his kisses over all sides of her neck."Why are you being so romantic and touchy?"Nicole queried under her breath as Raphael's kisses were awakening those familiar aches within her. "Thank you Nicole"Raphael replied as he stopped kissing her with his head ascending and his blue orbs bu
Raphael sighed and groaned within himself as he kept on listening to the various chattering of the people around. He had met with different elite class individuals and they had just been talking business all through.He was really tired and he was sure Nicole was also tired of the repeated greetings and business talks. "So I was thinking If we could actually work together, you know a partnership between us..."the older man announced to an obviously tired Raphael before handing him his business card. Nicole watched Raphael take it with a forced smile. She felt sorry for him. He had been engaging in various discussions with people and from the look of things he was clearly not interested in talking again. "Oh yes. Thank you. I'll contact you"Raphael answered, taking the business card and glancing at it. "Mr Justice. Wow. Such a pleasure seeing you. I've always wanted to see you.."a shrill voice whipped across to the
"So Mr Raph, I'll truly be honoured if you can take up this case for me. I've heard of your law expertise and truly no other barrister would fit in"the man's hoarse voice added. Raphael sighed lightly and nodded his head with a plastic smile on his face. "I'll think about it"The man was elated and he quickly handed Raphael his business card."Thank you barrister. It's a pleasure to meet you once again""And to you Mrs Raphael Justice. It's a pleasure meeting both of you"He added turning to face Nicole."The pleasure is all mine"Nicole replied gracefully. He baded them farewell before walking away."God..."Raphael groaned as his eyes trailed along with the man's walking steps."You are tired right?" Nicole asked knowing fully well what his reply would be."Of course I am. Let's leave here please"Raphael quickly sa
NICOLE Silence hung in the air. It was heavy, deadly and suffocating. I took multiple glances at Raphael's sharp profile as he sat away from me. He was brooding with raw, bloody anger. I could feel and see it. His lips were pulled to a scowl and his brows were wrinkled coupled with his fists clenched.God! I'm finished.He was quiet through out the ride. Not a single word did he utter to me and it wasn't a good sign. But I still couldn't fathom why he was so angry with me?The guard stole from me not him. It was my goddamn purse and the guard was just a young boy. How could I watch him kill that young boy all because of a purse?Why couldn't Raphael just see it from my own side.My heart was already swimming in my stomach at this moment. Raphael's silence indicated one thing to me-- I was definitely in a lot of trouble. I could on
NICOLE I flopped my head back on to my sofa, tiredness oozing from my features.I had a very tiring day at work and all I needed now was just rest and peace. Peace in my married life too.In the past two weeks, ever since I confronted Raphael about his past affairs with Leila, we've been having issues upon issues over the phone. Why was he blind to the fact that Leila would destroy our marraige if she was still lingering around him?She herself made it clear to me on how much she despised me and how badly she wanted Raphael. That woman will do everything in her power to get Raphael back and I was trying to avoid it.I had specifically told Raphael to discharge her of her duties and just let her go far away from this mafia and from him but he wouldn't agree. He said it wasn't that easy to leave the mafia and Leila was one of his best assassins. I mean ain't he the capo?He makes the rules so why can't he change them? What is so hard in discharging her of her duties and sen
NICOLE I came down from my car, heading into a dainty pastry shop. I was on my way to work and I wanted to grab some snacks. Pushing open the glass doors, I trod towards the counter.The decor was comfortable. It wasn't too posh to feel out of place and also wasn't too plain either. Rounded wooden tables and soft chairs formed a pattern in the shop,the mild tone of classical music soaring in the air.The environment wasn't animated. It was peaceful and serene.Placing an order to go of two pancakes and some spring rolls by the counter, I ambled towards one of the chairs and waited for my order. My mind drifted towards Raphael. I missed my husband so much. It was already close to a month and he still wasn't back.Was it that serious back in Mexico?The only thing that comforted me was my assurance that he would come back and also our late night calls. A waiter brought my order to me wrapped up."Here you go Ma'am" a soft feminine voice called out to me.With a smile, I col
"I swear I'll shoot all of you right now and send gunmen to each one of your fucking families and have them pass through hell!" Raphael thundered fire and brimstones to his underbossess that formed a straight line opposite him. His nostrils flared and his eyes were so bloodshot, enough to scare the wits out of someone. Anger was an understatement of what he was going through. A bomb had been planted in one of his warehouses and they were very fortunate to had escape with their lives but in the process they had lost more than a million. His restless feet walked around the hall, his anger rising with each breath. A grenade was exploding in his head and he just wanted to kill somebody right now. The horror stricken underbossess stood frigid and also rigid. Nobody dared uttered a word in their defence. The incidence had left everyone stuperfied and lost for words. How was a bomb planted in the warehouses? It was heavily guarded so who was able to outsmart the armed guards and pla
RAPHAEL "Any info yet?" I asked my capos as we sauntered into a fairly dark room.Thomas outstretched his hands for me,"see for yourself. Diego's phone was accessed and truly he did get a phone call from the ghost" A smile lit on my face. Finally we were getting somewhere. I was tired of moving in circles, unending frustrating circles."Is that all?" I asked, my voice a little louder. My eyes accessed everything in the spacious room with a wily smile."We've gotten the best computer specialist and trackers to access the exact location of the ghost" Thomas informed me, his eyes on the various men who had the finger pads glued to the keyboard of the computers with the lights reflecting on their faces. I walked towards one and he acknowledged my presence which I returned back with a nod."Fill me in" I ordered him."We've got a problem" his brows became furrowed at the screen. Fuck. What again?"What's the issue?" I replied trying to swallow my annoyance."Diego was contacted through
RAPHAEL"Thomas please that's absurd" I sighed, taking my eyes off him."But it's not impossible" Thomas replied unfazed."Why exactly would my dad want to harm my mum? For what reason? What would he gain from my mother's death?" I threw multiple questions at Thomas. Thomas went silent, slowly averting his gaze from my face. He opened his mouth to speak but no words came out."Exactly. Nothing at all links to my dad" I concluded with a hiss.I don't know why my mum would make such an absurd claim. It was so saddening watching her rage like an insane lunatic not to talk more of Nicole having to believe her words. Nothing linked to my dad. What would he stand to gain from killing my mother? If he was truly one of our enemies, why didn't he just kill us all since? He knows the in and out of this mafia--all our partners, the drugs, the politicians in our payroll, the ammunitions, our warehouses--name it all; my dad knows it all so why didn't he destroy us earlier. What would e
An agonising groan echoed around the steel walls of the cellar.Pain was evident in the voice that carried it; torturous and horrific pain. Strapped on to a chair was a bruised and disfigured Diego. He was held caged by a rope which seemed to squeeze his entire body into one piece. The pain from that alone was excruciating talk more of the cuts, wounds and broken bones he had gotten. The cellar was cold, extremely cold. Diego had his teeth chattering. A rat ran passed his legs causing him to curse in italian. Heavy thumping footsteps could be heard making its way towards his direction.Diego needed not to be told who it was. Cold and dangerous blue eyes carried his already swollen and weak green orbs in their formidable stare."Have you come back to finish what you started?" Diego asked slurry before spitting out loud. Raphael crouched down and gave him a sadistic smile."You know me so well diego" "Actually..."Raphael began."I'm not going to kill you now" he stood
NICOLE What word can describe how shock and confused I am right now?Raphael's bitter tone still played in my head. I could only imagine how furious he looked when he said that. I felt like screaming my lungs out. I planned on telling him this myself. Why would Leila go tell him without informing me? I thought so much about it that I didn't realise when tears had started trickling down my cheeks. With a sniff of my nose, I wiped my tears with the back of my palms. My phone rang a second time causing me to jerk immedately.Was that Raphael!? I checked the caller with the speed of light only to meet with a caller that almost got me screaming.Amarachi!"Amarachi! Oh my. How are you!?" I was as happy as a lark to hear her voice.I've missed my sister so much."I'm good sis. What about you?" Amarachi laughed."I'm so sorry I haven't been calling" I felt guilty immedately. Ever since I got married to Raphael, it seemed that I had less time to focus on my own side of the family
RAPHAEL My brows deeply knitted themselves while my restive eyes were focused on my phone which rested in my tensed fingers. I recieved a video from Leila. She didn't even send a call or a voicenote of any sort. She just randomly sent this video. I at first thought it was a video about how things were going on back home which was why I didn't want to open it immedately but now my eyes are eating up what I can't make out of. Where is Nicole heading with miles?Why doesn't that woman listen to me?! I assigned Leila to look after her because I know how unsafe it is right now. If one of my goddamn enemies couldn't reach me, Nicole would definitely be the next target. Her safety is so important to me.I specifically ordered her not to go anywhere without Leila. Even if she disobeyed me, I had at least expected it to be that she went with Sofia or Emilio and not with Miles. My face was disconcerted in anger, my fist balling up the more I focused on the video. "Fuck!!" I yell
The room was gloomy doom, scanty with just a sofa as the only piece of furniture decorating the dark room.A faintly lit bulb swung carelessly in the middle, evoking squeaky noises with each swing which was the only sound that befell the room. Ruffled brown hairs with large carouse hands that were combing through it, dishevelling it the more flopped on the edge of the sofa. With searching brown eyes staring up at the ceiling, the man blew puffs of cigarette smoke into the air, dragging the cigar out of his lips. A slow knock on the door was heard. A smile curved by the side of his peach lips. Loud thumping footsteps were accompanied by the deep chuckling of a young man."I've been waiting for you" came the hoarse voice of the man. "It's not easy doing this but I'm glad I'm back on track" the young man told him as he stood behind the sofa. With a sharp bolt from the sofa, the older man turned to face his counterpart before engulfing him in a hug."Maxim. Ivan must be