I woke up with the sound of alarm and sun rays passing through the half-curtained window. That's right. They give me a new phone since I left mine back at Jacob's place. Since coming here I haven't called my mom and informed her about my situation since I don't want to involve her, not in my current state. I get off my bed and go freshen up. I dress in a black tank-top and short workout pants. I tie my hair into a ponytail and wear my fingerless gloves.
I go out of the room greeted by Dexter. He seems to be waiting for quite a while already and at the sight of my door opening, he sigh and said, "Finally! Took you hours to go out. Anyway, we're gonna start training right now. Hmm... seeing your outfit seems like you're ready. Good! Let's go." He warms up his muscle along the way by doing simple stretching. Looking at what he is doing I followed what he does and so we go to the training room. We walked to a hall with dimmer light and as I walk I can see a door right at the end
" Well, Mark... Hi. Now go away and mind your own business." I said to him with complete contempt yet without minding my word and insincerity, I didn't even accept his handshake yet he just grab my bleeding hand and said in a worried tone, "Your hand is bleeding, at least let me care for it. You are part of us now so as a doctor I can't ignore it. Even tho you don't care I do so for now just see it as you following my selfish remark."I am suspicious of his intentions in going to this length just for a small hand bruise. Is he a truly good guy? but he's part of the mafia, maybe he just wants to get closer to me so I would give him my trust, and then he would use me? Did he have any ulterior motive? " I know, you're suspicious of me but I didn't have any plan to harm you. "I sigh and just agreed " Ok, let's go then..."We arrived at the doctor's office. It was clean and had a strong smell of medicine and herbs. Three beds are separated by soft cream curtains. Ther
That time, we go to a cafe near the base called Orangeade to talk and it turns out that Mark and Dex have been creating a secret organization inside the gang called Shallow Rail. It's a rebel organization that was born inside of BlackJack, Mikael Lenox's Gang. I mean, corrupting it from the inside is easier than the outside but it also comes with a higher risk. I don't know how Dex and Mark meet but at least I believe that it's not a coincidence that I joined right at this time. Right now I feel as if God is toying with my fate. It's as if this is all planned. Even tho Dexter is my childhood friend but after what I've gone through it's kinda hard to truly believe in him some more Mark who I just meet today. But that day, I go back with a wavering feeling. It has been one year since then, Now I'm 18 years old and I also get closer to Mark and get to know his ambitions along with dex. I've decided to plant a trust in them and so I trained and joined the gang while also being a
Still in Jacob's point of view, I was still sobbing as I gobbled up the food. I look like a mess, my room was destroyed, clothes and bedsheets are torn and are scattered everywhere in the room, even though it's because of me smashing things around. My eyes were red from crying and my hair was messy and oily since it was unwashed for days. After I finished eating, Trev take the empty plates and bring them downstairs. Van goes to my bathroom and helps me prepare my bath. He then go back into the room and asks me to shower but I cut him off and ask him to tell me the news that he promised. Val sigh as he sits down beside me and said, " We found a clue on Lily. It turns out that she is taken by Scarlet Claw indeed. Mikael Lenox, that bastard took her using King Clown just as you suspected. I don't know how she is doing right now or if it's true she joined that gang but I heard from Eddie's team that they are planning to add a new member named ' The Rose Empress'. It's on
I nod in response and take one last deep breath. I'm finally getting my own standing in here and tonight is going to be my first achievement since I started doing all this stuff. I'm finally getting the recognition I deserve. We go down along with Mark and ride our Audi R08. When we arrived, I see the club full of people from normal lackey to high-rank businessmen in the underground society. It was loud and full of people from our gang. I never thought that we would have this many relations with famous CEO. I go towards one of the VIP tables on the second floor and meet up with a high-end-looking man. Mark goes and sits beside him just like that. Which kind of shocked me a little since the moment we arrive his goofy and funny personality disappear as if it never exist. In total it was 4 people who sit there including me. Dex sits beside me and I whispered to Dex "Psst... Dexie, Who is that guy beside Mark?" Hearing my question he directly put a hand on my mouth as I can see
As I said that I hear the crowd start to heat up and Mikael goes beside me. He whispers to me, " What game are you playing? There is no way a rat can pass by. This event holds a maximum security cycle, even though Tim is not here to monitor it. But this arrangement is made by him."I scoffed at his remarks and with a smug face, I look towards the crowd that is busy going after the intruder as I give my response to his words. "Impossible? Hahaha If this is maximum security then it's probably the reason why you lose to my brother and end up in the second place or maybe, Tim's plan has a flaw that even you can't see." As I finished my word I look at him as I saw his face turned red and he huffed in frustration. He glared at me with contempt as he put pressure on his word as he said to me, " Hon, Don't mess with me just because you got your authority already. I won't take that kind of insult from the likes of you. Dare to brag about that asshole of a brother while here you are, i
After hearing my word he looks dismayed and said "Lily, please. What has gotten into you?! Is it brainwash? huh?! Or did they tell you something? Liliane, everything they said is a lie. Don't believe in the- " I cut his word with anger plastered on my face as I glared at him and speak with cold and sharp words as if I'm is made of ice." Shut up! Whatever they say, lie or not, it doesn't matter anymore. The fact that you all betray my trust and deceive me is true. It's there and it's real. So save your words and take me on Lucas. Or are you turning into a coward because you're cornered and there is no hope of backup? HAHAHA, you look pathetic right now Luc." I tried to provoke him and seeing how his dejected face turns into anger tells me that my word gets him. At that moment I run to him, not giving him time to react as I launch my punches. Damn! That hit is good, the punch was solid and hard. I was smiling as I trows my punch at him. He was having a hard time ke
I felt pathetic. Having to retreat like this. It took a lot of effort for me to said that to Trend since my pride was big. Also, me being a boss and a leader who always leads a victorious mission. This can be considered my first failure. My lack of composure leads my men to be injured and even died. I felt an enormous amount of shame but at the moment, we have to get Reaper back from King Clown. Trend leave me to bring Luck back to the van to get first aid from Nerve while I run down the corridor and hallways to look for Reaper. After what felt like hours, I finally found him. He was left there, unconscious in the broadcast room. There was no sight of King Clown but taking him out till the van will be a hard task since there are still people out there who are rampaging. It's impossible to go out without fighting. Lucky me, there was a water dispenser in there. It must've been for the staff but at this moment, it's the perfect tool for me to wake him up. I take the paper cup
The ride back home was very quiet yet doesn't feel uncomfortable. It was a good silence yet something was tugging my heart. It gives me a weird feeling. I think about Val's confession again and my determination. My effort of coming this far. I can't give up especially when things have gone this far. Now, there is no turning back. He says he loves me since college but how did that feeling even bloom? His confession is making things more complicated than it should. For me, this is not the time for any love relationship yet I can't seem to put his confession aside. Dex was resting beside me after taking care of all the corpses with the cleaner and also finishing the paperwork for the furniture compensation along with bribing the people around to keep a silent mouth. I look towards Dex as I saw his lips bruised and his knuckle black and blue, this must be when he was fighting Jaxon and his men. I brush my hand over his knuckle slowly as I saw him flinch at the contact. I softly
I woke up feeling comfy and cool but it was too quiet and there was a smell of lavender which was strange since I have pets in my room. I felt my eyelids heavy and my mouth dry but despite that, I tried to open my eyes and move my body which feels as stiff as a stick. With all the effort my body can exert I finally manage to open my eyes, it was an unfamiliar room that seemed like it belong to guys, the monochrome and classy yet masculine vibe. The room was filled with black colour and the dim light from the lamp with a surprisingly cute air purifier shaped like a cat with golden ears. It's as if that air purifier doesn't fit with the overall design of the room. I look around and see no one was there but it's weird since if I got home drunk, Alice is there, sober enough to bring me back to my room safely. Just when I was drowning in my thought, the door slowly opened. It's as if whoever is opening the door wanted it to be as quiet as possible in order to not disturb anyone who's in t
I froze and thought, 'Oh shit, why does the topic go there? but if I suddenly change, I'm fucked.' So the only thing I could think of was just to laugh it off and act like he was making a joke. "Omg Kev, what do you mean mafia. Do they even exist nowadays? The government and the police force are now backed up with tons of technology. Those crime organisations are now playing the invisible games. We don't see them nowadays. Are you drunk on action movies?" I said as I sip my mojito. He stayed silent as if he was still suspicious but then he sigh and put his hand on my waist pulling me closer. "Lily, don't say that. Are you being threatened to work there? Don't tell me you were forced to be a prostitute? are you scammed and get chased by the loan sharks? Dangers are always around. You might not know it but maybe the person you're working with is a dangerous organization and yes, those types of organizations you see in fictional novels and action movies exist even nowadays. Why don't yo
I woke in a body fit burgundy red dress with a side cut on the side and I use a knife holster to store my throwing knives. I wear smoky red make-up with burgundy lips, leave my hair straight, and use my classic gold geometric earring and some sweet golden heels. I was about to take my black channel purse before a knock comes through my door. It was Vanessa and Alice. Alice was dressed in a black tight dress with cleavage exposed and a smoky brown look along with a tight high ponytail. "Let's go, boss. We're gonna be late. It's 11 pm now."I was feeling anxious and excited, looking forward to either the thrill of danger or the touching reunion. It's more likely the first one that happens but regardless, I can't seem to calm my heart down. Currently, we're on our way to the place they usually hang out, Acedia. That's the name of one of the most popular clubs in the ELICO district. By the name itself, it's a place that disregards status and ranks. A place to let your inner demon out, let
I woke up with a rather unexplainable feeling yet it wasn't considered bad enough to ruin my morning. Today was finally the day, the time where I meet my target Kev Roman or Kevin Burrow. Never expect that we will have a reunion like this, truly. I take a slow, warm shower and filled my tub with woodland pine herb and mints bubble bath. I light up my white tea and sage scented candle to add a relaxing feel. Luna being a clingy bun she is, joined me in my bath. Seems like I've lost my privacy the moment I have this cat around. On the other hand, Yuki was not that intrigued by his curiosity, he mostly hang around the living room area. After finishing my bath, I dry myself and put on some make-up. I did some light natural make-up look and curled my hair. I finished up with a light pink matte and some gloss. After that, I go toward my closet and pull out two sets of outfits. There's a casual black tee with denim shorts and an oversize plaid shirt along with black classic c
As I reached ELICO, I entered Mirage, our building name, and goes straight to the office. all of the members have assembled and Vanessa stood behind my seat with her documents ready. I sat right down and the meeting started. "We've found a big clue on Lost Eden, Our three target is Kevin Berrow, Freed Dilton, and Bryan Knell. We won't be going for all three instead our focus is Kevin Berrow. You can get his detail from Vanessa after this meeting but for now, we have to track his location. He's a lone wolf so he usually goes alone. But, there's a chance he's with Freed since Freed can be said as Kevin's babysitter. We don't have to worry about Bryan since he's just a plain psycho with pride as tall as Mount Everest. Different from the other two that have somewhat a relation Bryan is alone. We decide to leave that to Mark and Tim. If by chance Freed and Kevin are together, don't charge in, instead of retreat back and let me do a solo operation." But as I said those Alice abrup
The meeting has been concluded and we're all getting up to leave. But seeing that there was three prey we needed to hunt I called out to Tim and Dexter along with Mark. "Guys, Can we all talk for a while. I think this is something that's necessary." They all look at each other, confused about what I mean but then nod in agreement as they follow along.We go to Tim's office since it's the nearest to the Hall. We took our seats and then all eyes are on me. I sigh before I started talking. It was nerve-wracking to have all eyes on me even tho it was just three people. "Okay, it's been decided that we have three people to hunt but so far we don't have enough information on who we're hunting. There's a saying 'in order to defeat your enemy you must know your enemy' so-" I was cut off by Tim as he shockingly said"Wait wait, did you just quote Sun Tzu? For real?!" I was baffled at his words since Sun Tzu is a famous figure. Who didn't know him? "What's wrong with that? Who doesn't k
I was shocked seeing their reaction since I thought they were just playing some crack code. I come in seeing them argue about it like a child as if they're just playing or joking around. But then the moment I cracked the code, their face turn pale due to shock at the same time their eyes lit in excitement. This must be a big lead since they look like a baby that finally got his candy after crying for decades. Tim immediately dives into a mountain of documents, he scrambles through his documents, shoving and throwing them around. When he finally found it we find three names which are Kevin Berrow, Freed Dilton, and Bryan Knell. These names don't sound familiar to me but then the moment they mention 'Lost Eden'. I somehow got the guise of it. These three must be someone that's crucial in finding whatever it is we need to find."Liliane, Go and call everyone to the meeting room, it starts in 30 minutes. Make sure everyone is there." Tim said as he once again buried himself
Still on Mikael's PerspectiveHe was telling a lot of information after getting beaten up half dead but he never answer the basic question ask which is his name. "Alright, that's good for now-" I said as drop the bat down but then he cut me off, "How do you know I won't lie?" I stop on my track and scoff at him, it's so funny to think he would bring this question now out of all time. "Tell us your name." He stayed quiet for a while before telling me. "I'm Danny Lance. now answer me. How?"I looked at him for a good minute before answering him, " Do you think we're stupid? We have our own intel and from what you said it matches, logically thinking your words won't be a lie unless you completely fanaticize your answer." after hearing my words, the baffled look on his face gives me an extra bit of satisfaction. "Good, now! one last question, Where's the money, Danny?" I continued.He flinches at my question but I don't give a fuck at this point because this que
Mikael's Point of View,I was panting while being held back by Wuying. I shrugged him off as he was put back on his chair. I was filled with rage as he insult not only me but my country. In terms of mafia life, our country's origin represents who we are as an entity, that's why each mafia will harbor at least one or two of its country's culture as a worm of identity. With him insulting my country is the same as insulting my whole organization. I walk towards him as I bend down and hold his bruised face. "You fuckin bitch! Don't mess with me fucker. Tell us what you know or you'll wish I kill you right now."He chuckled at my threat as he spits his blood out and said, "Why? you're going to use that invisible torture thing? Do you think I'm afraid? You need me in order to find out who's behind this and you also need me to crack that code you found on the safe. Why do you think it's this easy to find the clue? Let's strike a deal instead. Unless you wanna kill me and lose