Lailah wanted to laugh at her own fate for playing such a sick joke on her. At 10 her parents divorced and none wanted to take her so she stayed with her aunt. At 15 she got into an accident that almost took her life and her leg was paralyzed for a year and now at 20 she was kidnapped by a Mafia because she saw something she wasn't suppose to see. Two brothers fighting and ruining her and not once have they thought what she wanted. " You don't love him" he grumbled while glaring with so much anger in his eyes I never saw before as tears continued to fall down my cheeks. " I didn't want to" I replied meekly helpless at my own heart as my lips wobbled while I clenched on his shirt not wanting to breakdown infront of him. " I won't let him have you" his words held promise as determination shone in his dark orbs and he crashed his lips on mine as I struggle to push him but my strength was nothing compared to his. Lailah Marques, a 20 years florist trying to find happiness in everything she does until her simple life was disrupted by a huge disasters .
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“ Yes Aunt Mavis, don’t worry I am on my way to a convenient store to buy something to eat and then I will go to the shop and go to sleep.” I told Aun Mavis who was at the after-party of Peral’s wedding right now to observe the decorations in case something was out of place.Last week we got a reservation to decorate a wedding and it was one of Aunt Mavis’ customer's daughter. The order was big so we have been busy doing all the tasks of making bouquets and garlands and all the other things for the wedding decorations. Aunt Mavis was over the moon.“Yes… I will directly go home after going to the convenience store” I assured her as I reached the CVS which was not very far from our two story building as I ended the call.I wanted to attend the after party but I suddenly felt sick so I left right after the wedding. I stare at my call log on the phone, the third contact down shaded in red as the number 7 in the bracket was near it, showing how many times I have called him and he did not answer.It's been four days and it’s making me worry remembering how he was in a hurry as he left the shop the last time we met . Where could he be?“Marcus….”I have things to say to him but he suddenly disappeared after making my heart restless and my mind messed up. I never thought we would ever be close looking back at our strange encounter.From being an audience of his breakups, which always was at Aunt Mavis’ flower shop, to him being a regular coming to the shop, at first I didn't understand what he wanted. I did try asking him but he was being indifferent which was a bit irritating but I couldn't do anything since he is a "customer"What surprised me was, after every three days he would come with different girls but they end up breaking up whenever they are in the shop. Makes me wonder if our shop was cursed or if it was their “us” problem.Anyways, I did say something about his "unstable relationships" which made us become friends.But I wasn't sure how my situation of seeing him as a friend changed to a guy whom I like.Maybe it was during the days we went for the urgent deliveries in his expensive car? Or maybe it was when Aunt Mavis invited him for dinner and he complimented my cooking?Or was it maybe from the day we spent time at the amusement park while trying every ride and haunted houses?I wasn't sure… but it did happen.Though I must say he is one of the handsome lads I know. His messy jet black hair was in a style that suits him well. The most attractive feature is his ocean blue eyes and dimple smile that always makes my heart dance merrily.For a guy, he has decent looking lashes with thick brows and his sun-kissed skin is clean of any acne making me jealous .Everytime we stood together he would always make fun of my 5 '2 height while hovering his 6' 4 height on me getting on my nerves. But even so, I like him.I sighed as I picked out some drinks from the fridge and wondered where he disappeared?After buying a couple of snacks and paying for it, I walked out of the CVS while also rummaging through the plastic bag searching for the banana milk .The night was a bit chilly, I switched on my phone and it flashed me the time, 10:30. God- it's soo late!I must fastend my walk because night could really be scary if you are walking down an empty silent road like I am.But because my operated ankle is in no shape to do it, I have no choice but to walk carefully. What a hassle!.Sipping on my banana milk I suddenly heard the sound of painful groaning. I could tell my body suddenly stopped habitually as it tensed.Is it my imagination?The night was silent so it made me hear some mufflings too. I am damn sure someone is there.I know it can be dangerous and suicidal but before I can turn back my legs walked to where those sounds were coming from.I peeked from the corner of the building as the noises were becoming clear and there were hitting and smackings too.The scene unfolding before my eyes was gruesome and my body literally froze.There was a black car and around 4-5 men in black under the streetlamp.The guy leaning against the car was wearing a coat making him look big as smoke was coming from him. Is he their boss?One of the guys started to stomp his feet violently and the groaning sound was again heard. Are they bullying someone? Worst scenarios started to form in my head of who those guys could be.Gangster?Loan sharks?The air around them was so tense that I could feel it from far away. The man in the coat squatted down as the rest of the guys moved aside, making me see what was really going on. He took out the cigarette he was breathing and pressed it on the bruised person curled up on the ground as he screamed in agony.I couldn’t hear what he whispered to the person but the next thing that happened had me traumatized to witness .The man stood as one of his guys took out something from his waist and pointed at the guy. Is-Is he holding a gun?I could feel the strength in me dissolved away as it was replaced with fear and my leg suddenly became jelly. I can’t even remove my eyes as my heart suddenly drops at the intense sound of the gun and blood. The plastic bag I was holding fell on the ground alerting them of my presence as I gasped with cold shiver when they all noticed me. The guy on the ground was dead and I couldn't do anything.“WHO IS THERE!” I heard a rough voice called out as three of the men began to run my way. I must r-run away!Before I could even take a step forward, my legs gave out and I fell on the ground bruising my elbows. Please please please I muttered internally as I forced myself to get up and began to run.But it wasn't far enough I ran that they quickly caught me and dragged me to wherever they pleased.“N-no no no please I d-didn’t see anything! Please, I am sorry-!” I begged with my vision welled up with tears as they fall but they were indifferent.I trashed to be released from this guy’s steel like grip as I begged them to let me live, “ Please! I wo-wont say anyone please leave me!”My throat was beginning to dry up and he pushed me, releasing from his grip only to make me fall on the ground as I winced feeling my pain traveling from my ankle and knees.“We caught her boss” another voice spoke up and I didn't dare to look up who their boss was as my body was trembling in fear.I should’ve stayed for the after-party. I shouldn’t have come to this alley and seen all these.A painful grip surged on my head as I felt my hair clenched and my face was jerked up and I was met with a deadly gaze “ Who sent you?”I instinctively closed my eyes feeling intimidated by the person’s gaze as my hand went up to his, that was clenching my hair in a tightful grip as I moaned in pain “ N-no one, pl-please I d-didn’t see anything.. P-please leave me”The sniffling and sobs were uncontrollable because right now I feel like I am about to die. These guys are scary. I don’t want to die right now. I still haven’t confessed to Marcus, Aunt Mavis still hasn't seen our wedding.I can’t die like this!“Please l-let me go!” I tried to push his grip away but it only ended up making him pull out my hair painfully“Take her away” he ordered, giving me shivers as I heard his cold voice and my eyes snapped open at his words as I felt my heart drop down for the second time today.Caesar stared into the air, lost in thought. "Simon is being secretive the more he gets older. I guess I have to attend it myself to check out what's going on.""What about the Naga?" He asked about the drugs they successfully retrieved from Ivan the other day."We've checked half of it, and there's no problem so far. The other half is left. It will be done by tomorrow." Jasper informed receiving a nod from his boss."Shall I arrange a date for you to attend the event?" Jasper inquired, in case he doesn't have to arrange one if Caesar already has one in mind."That won't be needed. I have someone in mind." Caesar replied as he thought of the person. With the party being secret and huge, Caesar has a hunch that maybe those anonyomus who sent him the message would attend. If they do, this is the perfect opportunity to show them that Lailah has no connection with Marcus.But then it will prove the rumors and the Casa Nostra that he has a woman. A frustrated sigh slipped from him at the c
"Totya, you know how important Marcus is to me. He is the only family I have and I don't know what I will do if anything were to happen to him. I don't want to lose another family that I care alot." He stated looking at Jessica with a firm look. "I'll do whatever it takes, as long as he is safe." he informed. Jessica understands that Marcus means alot to him, but Caesar should also understand the method he is using is wrong. It will only hurt everyone involved. "Caesar, Marcus still held grudge what happened 14 years ago. Don't start anything that will make you to completely lose him." She suggested with worriedness fo rthe two. One was stubborn and the other doesn't listen, now she can only pray for someone or some kind of miracle to happen so the two brothers get back together. "Totya, you know what happened and why it happened 14 years ago. I did not have any choice." Caesar sighed defeatedly as the dark memories played in his mind. That night was the worst and it still haunts
"Totya, I did not mean to rape her." Caesar confessed; remorse and guilt were felt in his low tone, his head hung low in shame and regret. Jessica's heart sank at his words, unable to comprehend the gravity of what he had just revealed. She struggled to find the right words to respond; her mind was filled with a whirlwind of emotions. "W-what do you mean?" Jessica asked, her tone showed how surprised she was to hear his confessions. She marched to him and clenched his arms tightly, shaking his body to make him look at her. "Answer me!" she demanded. Caesar looked at Jessica. The authoritative and dominant aura that he usually exuded seemed to fade away in that moment. He looked conflicted and guilty as he took a shaky breath, his form nervous to speak out. If it were any other day, Caesar would be his usual powerful self, even in front of Jessica, but the woman who is in front of him right now is not Jessica, the head maid. But a mother looking at her son. A woman, who has taken c
"I don't w-want to stay h-here." She whispered with her head lowered and tears streaming down her face. Marcus felt his heart ache seeing her in distress, but he was also scared. He gently reached out closing the distance between them as he gently placed his hand on her shoulders and muttered, "I don't want to lose you." "I love you Lailah." Lailah snapped at Marcus hearing his confession. She did not expect Marcus to have feelings for her. Lailah felt her heart stop as she stared at his silver orbs filled with emotion she has always desired. She lowered her head, speechless to respond even though she loves him too. She loves him, so why can't she say it back? She felt as if someone or something was grasping her throat restarining her to respond anything. "Just truts me and bear for a while hmm? I promise to get you out of here." Marcus whispered his tone held promise and Lailah believes his words. "Master, are you going to inform Mr. Zhan about the goods?" Jasper asked, glancin
"Where the fuck is Caesar?!" Ivan demanded impatiently as he stood a good distance from Jasper. Jasper has reached long before Ivan has arrived. "Master is yet to arrive." Jasper replied vaguely, fueling Ivan a he groaned with his clenched fists. "I know that you dimwit, so I asked you where the fuck is your fucking master!!" he shouted to make his message clear because Jasper was acting ignorant the whole time. Ivan just wants his nephew back safe and sound, though he has a hunch that maybe his nephew is in that car Jasper has driven here. If it were true, he could just raid the car and retrieve his nephew, but he shouldn't. His nephew is asthmatic, and he can't endanger his health. The beeping of a car was heard catching their attention from afar as it drove its way closer. They both watched as the car pulled up to the curb. From the driver's seat, a man in black and white suit stepped out, as he jogged his way around the car to the passenger side, opening its door. Caesar step
" The whole Cosa Nostra knows about her. She dragged herself into this deep shit on her own." Caesar said nonchalantly as his cold gaze bore into his little brother's eyes." What the fuck do you mean!" Marcus demanded an explanation because hell what Caesar is saying does not make any sense!. How could the Whole Cosa Nostra know about Lailah's existence?!As far as he remebered, Lailah said she's been locked up in the house for 2 days! That meant she had no chance of going out and being spotted by others. The place, Caesar lives is filled with people he knows. Busniess-partners, Celebrities, Politicians. You gotta have atleast 3 successfull busniess to even be afford living in this place. This was the place for riches--- Basilius Street ." Hey now, don't assume I was behind that. Why would I want to give myself more trouble?" Caesar innocently said, his eyebrows raised as he spoke as if he was the victim while Marcus has a scowl on his face and his frown showed he doesn't believe wh
Sweat beads formed on her forehead as she clenched the bed sheet, her heart suffocating from fear, and she felt herself blocked from getting any oxygen into her system. All she could see was black, and she felt like she was trapped in it. She couldn't shake off the feeling of suffocation and darkness. She was trying to let her voice out, but she felt her throat being choked. "Lailah!! Lailah wake up!!!" The vigorous shaking and her name being called out made her snap and open her eyes, terror swimming in them. She gasped for air, her body trembling as she realized it was just a nightmare. The room slowly came into focus, and she found herself on the bed as Marcus came into her view. She abruptly sat up, scooting back away from him as her body still trembled from the remnants of the nightmare. Marcus reached out a hand, concern etched on his face, as he tried to calm her down. "Hey, hey, it's okay. It's me.. your okay" Lailah's racing heart began to calm as she recognized his voic
Marcus snapped his eyes opened hearing the shuffle beside him as Jessica jolted in surprise seeing him wide awake, "Jesus Christ!" She heaved a breather, her hand on her chest as she tried to calm her racing heart," You scared me there!" Jessica placed the mini tray consisting of a glass of water with two tablets on a mini plate on the lamp table beside the bed. "Shall I bring the breakfast over to you? Or will you b ecoming down?" Jessica asked, a warm smile on her face while her eyes showed hurt and saddness. "How is she?" Marcus asked instantly with worried lacing in his tone, eager to know about Lailah's well-being than wanting breakfast or any other shit. He wants to meet and check on her but felt his body still recovering from the effect of the bandaid. It won't be taking long though. Jessica let out a sigh, remembering Lailah. She pitied the girl for having to deal with such a difficult situation. She wanted to talk with Caesar and comment on his animal-like behavior, but
“Marcus—shall I show you how good she is on bed?” Lailah felt her senses numb and her heart stopped functioning at his words as her eyes widened in terror. His veins popped prominent on his neck by the amount of force Marcus was trying to let his voice out wanting Caesar to stop whatever shit is going on in his sick mind. Marcus was desperate to do something but he couldn’t. He couldn’t understand why Caesar is doing this! He couldn’t believe he used the band aid on him! “N-no pleas—“ Lailah felt her words stuck in her throat as Caesar turned her into a kiss, shutting her mouth. Lailah's body froze as Caesar's lips forcefully pressed against hers, stealing her voice and leaving her feeling violated. Lailah began to struggle to break free from his hold but his grip on her was making it impossible for her to do anything against his strength, as only a desperate whimper was heard from her. The fear in her grew as she realzied there's no escape and with Marcus paralyzed, no one will b
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