"I don't get it Pedro, didn't you ask about me? This was too easy you know?" I said amused. "You will pay for killing my cousin you bastard!" He said hiding behind his guard. I scoffed. Getting pissed by him hiding behind the guard, I point my gun at him and shoot him on the head. "Ahh!" Pedro screamed like a girl as the guard's body fell to the ground. "Now I have your full attention" I said smirking.He is ducking like a scared little girl. Pedro seems older than Julius but he is obviously a weak piece of shit. "You should have asked about me before even thinking about planing an attack" I said. He began laughing. I raise a brow. He continued laughing.Is he a clown or what? His laughing face is replaced with a frown.I scoffed."Oh I did ask about you. And I came prepared." Hmm."Now!!!!!" He screamedNext, bunch and bunch of thug looking angry men rushed out of the abandoned warehouse holding different weapons. I stared at them as they approached, screaming and ready
EAST 9:00am in the morning, I am heading to the dining table for breakfast. As usual everyone is seated. Taking all greetings, I take my sit as I greet my aunt. "Good morning honey. Where were you yesterday?" She asked. "Out" all I said as Lucia placed my food in front of me. "He said he had to deal with personal stuff" Seth said. I pick up my food with my fork. "How did it go?" He asked. "Good" I said picking my glass of orange juice, and sipped. "I think he doesn't want to talk about it" Iris said. I shrug focusing on my food. "Oh thanks dear" aunt said as someone familiar walked pass her. Collateral. "Berry sauce again?" Iris asked. "Yeah yeah." aunt said as I watch her pick a spoonful of her sauce. "Isn't it becoming too much for you?" Iris asked. Aunt shrugged. "I can't help it. She is too good" I don't disagree with that. The sauce is remarkable. Lucia can't beat that. A sound claimed our attention. It's that collateral. She seem to have bumped
The day went by slowly till it was sun set. I am in my room, preparing to sleep because they cancelled dinner. I don't know why. I was about stripping when someone entered my room. "Cora!" Iris squealed walking towards me. "Iris" "So East is opening his new club tonight and we are all going. So get ready" I arched my brow. "Club?" "Yes. Haven't you been to one?" I nod no. She hummed. "Well you are in luck, time to explore new things" she sang happily. "There will be loud music, drinks and we will dance as well" she said smiling at me. I smiled too. It sounds exciting "Quick get ready, AJ and Jesse are doing so too. The four of us, or five incase you want to bring Nadia are going together " she said. What the boss said about hanging out with her and her friends came to my mind. I look down feeling sad. I don't want to get yelled at again. "What's wrong?" She asked. "I can't go" "Why not?" "I....he...the boss he...." I paused, sighing. "You don't want
Cora I looked away quickly. I totally forgot about him. It's his club so he left for the club first. We all sat on other cushions. Thankfully, I am seated a bit afar from him. Iris is close to him, after her is AJ, then Nadia and then me. The opposite cushion is Jesse, Martin, Diego and Seth. Seth is dressed in a wine suit and his chest is open like his brother. He is busy with his phone. Looking away from him, my eyes fell on the boss again. His eyes are on me. My heart dropped. I quickly look away, playing with the hem of my dress. I sight someone approaching us holding a big golden bottle. I recognised her immediately. It's Mona. She is on a very revealing dress, looking at me. She looked away from me as she walked into where we are, heading towards the boss and sat beside him. Seth picked up the bottle and opened it with a knife. Or am I wrong? It popped, making me flinch. Everyone took a glass. Iris passed glasses to Nadia and me. Seth began pouring for us one af
"Don't worry sweetie, no one will interrupt us. It's just the three of us. And one gorgeous you" the last one said.Terror washed me. "Now take off your dress will ya?" The second one said smirking. My heart dropped. My legs turned weak. God what should I do? I thought about shouting but the loud music will make it impossible for anyone to hear me. Please save me God. Send me an angel please. "What are you waiting for baby girl?" The first one asked. I stood there, gummed to the wall as they made steps towards me."No... please..." They chuckled. "Just do as he says slut. I mean that's what you are right? Dressed like that and walking pass us. Wasn't that you give us a signal?" I shake my head no. "No... please let me go" They chuckled. "Let's get this thing over with guys, this bitch is making my dick harder" the second one said as they reach to grab me. "No please..!!" I screamed covering my face with my hands as tears flowed. "Uh!" I heard one of them let out a scr
CORA Goosebumps surrounded my body. His lips on mine are warm and soft. My heart is still fluttering as I feel him grip my cheek. His is really kissing me. Oh no he is kissing me! Hunter will be upset! I move away from him instantly, standing on my feet. He stared at me with arched brows. Guilt filled me for letting this happen.Cora what have you done?! I turn, running towards the door...."Stop!" I stop on my track. My heart dropped hearing his deep and anger filled voice. I fiddle with my the both side of my uniform nervously as I sense him walk towards me. "Turn around" he ordered I shut my eyes, my heart pounding so loud. "Don't make me repeat myself" Slowly, I turn around and face him but my head is down. "Look at me"I hesitated. He reach for my chin with his fingers and raise it up, making me look at his dark eyes. His eyes rested on mine without saying a word. I felt goosebumps. My heart fluttered by the way he is staring at me. His
I quickly rush towards the other wing and straight down to Nadia's room. I knocked and she opened. Thank goodness she hasn't slept yet. "Hey Cora. What a surprise" she said smiling. "Hey Nadia" "Come on in"I walked into my former room. It is still the same. The only difference is, I am no longer sleeping in it. "First time here since you changed rooms" Nadia said as she sat on her bed. She is on her nightie already. Seems like she was about to sleep. "I am sorry if I disturbed you" I said sitting on my former bed. She huffed. "No. You didn't disturb me. I was busy reading a novel. How are you? You look bothered" I take in a breath and out. "I uh....I want your advice on something" Nadia nod "Okay. Hit me" "Promise you won't tell anyone about this" She arched her brows "O....Kay. You didn't kill someone did you?" I arch my brow "No no way" She nods "okay good. I promise not to tell anyone. Now tell me" I cleared my throat. "Uh....I...the uh.." She moved her head quest
CORA "He kissed you?" Iris asked surprised as expected. I nod. We are both in my room, I am seated on my bed and she is on her feet looking at me with surprise on her face. "This is so....I can't believe this. It is so hard to believe" I look down."My brother? East? Kissed you?" I nod. She scoffed. "What happened to killing you because of the money? How come he changed over night?" I don't respond. "Wait a second, could it be that...." She paused. "Could it be that he is beginning to like you?" I shake my head. "You like him don't you?" I look at her. "You do like him because I saw the look on your face when he was kissing Mona" Gosh she really saw everything. "You even had tears in your eyes" she said. "I....I don't know. I just...." I heave a sigh. "it hurts seeing them" "Oh geez" she said coming towards me and sit beside me. "You do like him. This is fucking interesting" she said. I look down my fiddling fingers. "I pissed him off. I
"The fuck?" Ivan asked."Who the hell is that?" Julio asked. "Don Rossi!" My dad yelled again. "Who is that?!" The don asked. "My.....my dad." I muttered, making everyone look at me. My heart pounded. "Just what we needed." Julio said, getting on his feet. So did Ivan. They both headed out. Eli got on his feet as well, but I held him.He looked at me. I shook my head. He held my hand. "It's okay. We just have to go talk to him." He said."No, no. Please. He will not listen. He is a stubborn man." I almost cried, still holding him tightly. "Malia," "Have you seen the shit you have put my son into, you little bitch?" The don asked, making us look at him. My heart clenched at his words. "Dad, don't," Eli said. The don scoffed. "Stay here, Malia," Eli said, releasing himself from my hold and headed out. "No, Eli," I called, standing on my feet as I watched him walking away. "Go after him." The don said."Eli told her to stay here." Eli's mother said to him."If your fathe
My heart raced as he came on top of me. He stared at me, making my heart bang. My head is all over the place. The look on his face shows that he wants to touch me. I want him to. I want to be nothing but his. All his. But I am scared. I am scared that this might trigger those awful moments with Carlos. "What is going on in your head, sunshine?" He asked. I stared at him, feeling greatly uneasy. His eyes rested on my chest. They moved back to me. "What are you thinking?" He asked. "N... nothing." I stuttered nervously. He maintained eye contact as he moved the tiny hand of my nightgown down, exposing my breasts to his hungry eyes. He leaned down and kissed the middle of my breasts. A whimper left my mouth. "You are lying." He said, making me more uneasy. He moved his mouth around my cleavage. I felt shivers running down my spine. "What are you thinking, baby?" He asked. Good gracious. "I....I am not thinking about anything." I stuttered breathlessly. "Why are you li
My heart clenched as I stared at Angela with Eli's mother. Her father is here and she is here too. That means they are here to convince Eli's parents, or they already have them so they can make Eli take her back. My heart tightened at my thoughts. "What is that bitch doing here, Dad?" Eli asked, making Angela's face twitch. "Eli," his mother called. "I know you are upset with my daughter, but you don't have to use such names," Mr Monero said. Eli scoffed. "If your daughter wasn't whoring around and fucking my brother, I wouldn't be calling her such names, Monero." Eli said. Mr Monero scowled at Eli. "Son, listen...." "Drop it, dad. I am done living my life for you and this family," Eli retorted. "Excuse me?" The don asked. "You fucking heard me. I don't know what your plans are for bringing these lunatics here, but I am not interested in Angela. She can marry Julio for all I care. At least they can pick up from where they started." Eli said, walking towards the stairs witho
My heart pounded where I stood. I looked ahead, and I saw my brothers walking towards the main entrance of the house. I can't let them hurt Eli. Why can't they leave him alone? Oh God. What am I going to do? Think, Malia, think! They closed the door behind them. My legs took me towards the door. I opened it slightly, and I saw them walking down the stairs while talking about something. I walked out of the door quietly and hid behind one of the pillars. They moved towards Leonardo's car and I descended the stairs quietly. I leaned down while walking towards the boot of the car. They didn't notice because they were focused on their discussion about Flavio. I got to the boot and dropped on my knees. "We are going to kill him and his entire family," Ivan said. What?"Yes, we are. That fucker doesn't know what is coming for him." Leonardo said, and I sensed him unlocking the car. I sensed them enter the car and I opened the boot and entered quietly. Leo started the car and dr
"Eli," He stared at me in that same way that makes my legs weak. I couldn't believe my eyes. He is actually here. He is right in front of me. "Eli..... it's really you," I stuttered, still amazed. "Malia," he called, making my heart flutter. My name has never sounded so nice in a very long time. I smiled a little as I took slow steps towards him. I held his arm, giving myself some fulfillment that he is really here. I hugged him tightly, shutting my eyes. I took in his familiar scent. It messed with my senses in a very pleasant way. I love it. I missed it. God, I missed him so much.I thought I would never see him again. Oh God. He wrapped his hands around me, adding to my fluttering heart. "I missed you, Eli. I missed you so much," I said. "I missed you too, baby." My heart raced. He placed a kiss on my hair, making joyful tears approach my eyes. "I can't believe you are here." I said, unwrapping him and looking at him. "When did you.......how did you find me?" I
"Uncle, tell him, please." I begged uncle Seth. He looked at my dad and was about to say something, but dad raised his hand at him, shutting him up. "Sit down," dad ordered, looking at me with anger. I slowly sat down, dropping my gaze as tears approached my eyes. "Listen attentively," Dad snarled, making me look at him. "East, please." Mum said. He raised his hand at her, still looking at me. "I said it before, and I will say it again. Forget that bastard." He said, making my heart clench. "You are home now. Far away from them. Be happy and forget about all of them because I am definitely going to kill them all for turning you into a slave." "They didn't know who I was." He scoffed. "I don't care. I am going to get back at them." "But dad...." "Enough!" He yelled, making me flinch. "East," mum called. "I don't want to ever hear his name in this house again. Kill that stupid feeling because nothing is ever going to happen between you two. I will
"Good night, baby," Mum said, kissing my temples. "Good night." I said with a low tone as she turned off the lights on my nightstand and walked out of my room. "I love you, sweetie." She said."I love you too, mum." I said. I heard her close my door. I reached for the light and turned it on. I sat up and heaved a sigh. My dad's words sang in my head. He is so angry with them. He doesn't care about what Eli did. Eli saved me. Why is dad still angry?I don't want him to kill Eli's family. It will hurt him. It is not their fault. They did know who I was. They actually found me and made me a maid. If it wasn't for them, Carlos would have found me. They actually saved me. Eli saved me. I miss him so much. I miss his pretty face. I miss the nicknames he usually calls me. I miss the way he makes me feel. His warm touch and his embrace. I miss everything about him. Am I really not going to see him again? My heart clenched at my thoughts. It hurts. It hurts deeply. I am happy to b
I got down from the jet along with uncle Seth and others. I took in the familiar smell and feeling of home. Tears begged to flow as we walked towards the black cars. We got in and drove away. I rested my eyes on the windows as we moved. My heart feels so delighted right now. I will soon be home. I can't believe this. Eli came to my mind. I felt bad instantly. I wonder what he is doing right now. Could be looking for me? Is he worried? I miss him. I am alive because of him. I owe him everything. "Excited?" Uncle Seth asked, making me look at him. I nodded.He smiled. "Your parents will be very excited to see you." He said, making me smile. I turned back to the window, smiling at the thought of seeing my parents. I really missed them. I missed them so much. I am going to hug my mum tightly. And my dad as well. And my brothers. I am going to hug everyone. I miss them so much. I miss my home. I missed everything. I still can't believe I am back to Italy. I am miles aw
The door to the van closed and it moved. My heart begged to explode as I struggled in the person's hold. "Let go of me!" I yelled and the person released me instantly. I looked at who it was. I froze. It was my uncle, Seth. "Malia," he called, smiling. "Uncle Seth," I called, feeling my tears approaching. Oh my God. I can't believe this. I hugged him instantly. He wrapped his arms around me tightly.He found me. .I can't believe this. He found me! I am finally with my family!."Hey, Kiddo." I heard another familiar voice but at the front seat. It was Uncle Diego. He turned to me and smiled. I let out a breathless laugh, feeling the excitement in my heart. Uncle Seth unwrapped me and cupped my face. I stared at him with my teary eyes as I placed my hand on his wrist. "God, I can't believe you are here, sunshine." He said. "I can't believe it either, uncle." I almost cried. He brought my temples closer and placed a kiss on it. I closed my eyes, feeling delighted. H