Kayla.I wake up screaming like every other morning. My body is all sweaty and tired, also add a headache that.Great.Taking a lot of water and painkillers every morning has become my often thing to do. I just wish I had other ways of dealing with this, I want to be normal again. I crave my old self and am gonna get that back even if it's the last thing I do.I just need a little more time. They say time heals, so am giving time an opportunity, I sigh dragging myself to the bathroom for my morning routine.Yesterday I arrived at midnight and my dad was worriedly waiting for me. I know he doesn't agree with me and my thirst for revenge, he feels like it's his responsibility to take care of me, but am a grown-ass woman now and this is my fight. I want to be the one to make them pay.He feels responsible for what happened and blames himself for it. Every time I scream and wake up from nightmares the look in his eyes makes my heart clench. It hurts him to see me this way but there is noth
Kayla" The leader of the scorpions will be at club zero and I want you to bring him to me, unharmed," my dad says arranging endless papers on his desk." What time" I enquire" 6 in the evening, take Thomas with you" he sighs" Okay dad, I will" I assure him.The scorpions are a small gang in town. My dad does supply them with drugs and guns but lately, they have been misbehaving. Taking stuff and failing to pay on time pisses my dad off, so he needs to have a little chat with the leader. We both know what the 'little' chat means.Being a mafia princess is nothing like walking in the park and spending daddy's money. I Am trained to be a leader and how to handle business and go on every mission alongside my father. I specialise in knives and guns and am very good at it, perks of training for a long time. So in case,e my dad is not around, business goes on just fine.He trusts me with small missions like this one and so far I haven't failed him, am practically his heiress so I have to
The chilly morning of new york city does nothing to soothe my skin, which is drizzling with sweat as I aggressively hit the punching bag. My breath comes out in pants and I feel my strength fading away.The sky is covered with dark grey clouds, the aftermath of yesterday's storm. I found myself in the gym at 5 am and I have been hitting this bag relentlessly for an hour now. My fists are bloody but that doesn't stop me. I need more and am getting exactly that. But sadly, none of the hits makes any effort to lessen the rage dwelling in my soul.The pain and strain from my knuckles make me release a guttural grunt, but I hit harder almost breaking them when I remember about the fucked up roses and notes in my room.Everything happening around me is fucking my brains out."That's enough princess" my dad who's been watching me silently, firmly warns and clasps my arms to stop further punches. I wonder when he sleeps because every time I wake up he's always there." You need to take car
Carlos Moreno.I hate it. I hate that he had to be my brother.It started when we were young. The Moreno grandchildren were born twins with Rico being the elder twin while I was the younger.As we grew up, we learnt about the alliance. That the heir of Moreno's was betrothed to the Santino princess. At that time, I didn't think much about it because it was a norm that the firstborns were made heirs. It happens in a lot of families, elder children always take over family businesses when they reach the right age or become responsible enough.My brother and I had no problems growing up until when we were 18, and Rico started behaving differently. By then, we haven't met her yet because it was to happen only after the heir was chosen.My grandfather liked me more than Rico. Obviously, when you have two things you'll have one you prefer more than the other. That made my brother insecure and he started seeing me more of a threat than a brother.At age twenty, his behaviour become worse a
Kayla Santino.It's clear Carl has something that am not supposed to know. I look him dead in the eye and he stares blankly right back at me. I glance at the gun in his hand for the last time and leave the cell without saying a word.I know nothing about Carl, totally nothing and whatever he's hiding I will find out. Even if it means befriending his best friend's boyfriend. We have one thing in common, we both get what we want, and am gonna dig out his secrets one by one because he's not willing to open up.I just can't blindly walk into a marriage with him without knowing everything about him. I will have to know everything, all his dirty secrets before saying I do."Dad" I call out to my father when I reach the sitting room where he and other men are talking about whatever men talk about."Yes honey, you need anything?" he asks curiously bringing his attention to me."Am going out" I announce kissing him on the cheekHe seems sceptical but nods anyway" Take Thomas with you and be
Kay"You are going soft Ace, and I don't like it one bit" a familiar voice scolds my father harshly."Am not soft okay, I just wanted to be there for her. She needs me dad" my father tries to make him understand " Why are Grayson and his men still alive? he should be gone already. You didn't even tell me, I had to find out from Marcello" the voice becomes exaggeratedly louder"Because I knew what you would have done father, it was a wrong time to start a war and that's what you would have done" " There is never a wrong or right time for war Ace, as long as that person messes with my princess" grandpa argues "It's a wrong time for me when my daughter needs me. I will always choose her before war father""Don't worry am here to do your job for you, you should have just told me when it happened" he sighs lowering his voice.Wow! Grandfather has always been so hard on my father. Always expect too much from him and I hate how he pushes him around. I love my dad so much because he's th
Kayla Santino.Fuck. I pull on my hair in frustration.This person must be in this house. There is no way my grandpa came from Italy with that note in the cookies. This must be someone from this house and I will find out who. Starting with planting secret cameras in my room.They will regret messing up with me, no matter what their reasons are.I toss the cookies away because I can't eat them anymore. Who knows, maybe they got them poisoned.I furiously march out of my room to the Thomas's. I need to start seeking answers.I open the door without knocking to find him watching tv, relaxed like he is not making my life miserable. Am sure you put that note in my cookies and here you are pretending as if nothing happened, I grit out internally glaring at him."You want anything princess" motherfucker acts startled. I know he knew I was coming. Fuck face. Wait until I have evidence. We're going to have a very long interesting talk."Yes, I forgot to buy heels to go with my dress, plea
Kayla Santino.I have to tell theo about the flowers in my room. I will do it after the ball though.He offers to take me home and as we ascend the stairs, Carl sits up straighter and pushes the woman from his lap when he sees me. Too late Carlos.So he knows what he's doing is wrong?"Princess!" he sounds surprised getting up from his seat but I don't give him attention. Theo holds my hand leading me outside instead. I really appreciate his gesture."Hold up" Carl firmly snaps making theo freeze in his steps. He walks to us followed closely by a scowling Sam. I find that serious face scary as fuck."Leave us" he commands and everyone leaves the room, I silently watch and wait for him to talk."Hi," he says scratching the back of his neck. Seriously dude?"What is It Carl?" I ask in a tired voice."Why didn't you tell me you were coming over " Is that even a question human?"Why? so you'll get enough time to push the bitch from your lap" I spit harshly and he looks away with guil
Third person Pov. One year later. Kayla and Carl later got married and moved to their new home to start their own life as a family, and not just for the sake of business but because they love and want to be with each other. Kayla left the mafia and decided to live as a normal girl. She later started her own business like she always wanted but didn't want to have kids yet. After merging the two companies, Carl took over as the Don and made sure his woman stayed away from the crime world. Ace and beth got married but unlike their family's norm, Ace decided to stay near his daughter after retirement instead of going back to Italy. Sam and Theo did mend their relationship with Sam admitting that it was an honest mistake that was to never happen again. Even though he had doubts and found it difficult to trust him again, Theo was left with no choice but to follow his heart. He loved him and couldn't bare the pain of staying away. The boys, Marcello and Ed also continued to diligentl
His mafia princess. Chapter 82.Carl. It's been two days since the incident and most of my men are recovering well. Sam is still unconscious but the doctor says there is still hope of him regaining consciousness. The idiot is my best friend and all I want is for him to get better. Now that everything is calm, hopefully, I pray it stays that way. I am happy there is no more Russian madness again. Rico left the country for Russia to go claim his rightful position. I can't believe my brother and I came this far. From sworn enemies to understanding each other. I have Kay to thank for that. I wish I was a better person before and treated him differently. But we all judged him. Only mum understood my brother and I have no doubt she will be moving to live with him when they settle the divorce. She called this morning to notify me that she and dad decided to call it quits and I'm still surprised my father agreed to it. Either way, I'm happy she's finally getting her freedom back. She
(Warning ; Mention of violence) Kay.I brace myself and wait for the impact of the hit but it doesn't come. Opening my eyes, I'm surprised to see rico standing in front of me clutching onto his bleeding arm. Did he just take a bullet for me? Rico just took a fucking bullet for me! The crazy man starts laughing looking between the brothers and me. The once-empty room is now filled with men pointing guns at each other, each one of them aiming to protect their bosses. Victor has his men, Carl has his men, and rico has him too. "I knew I couldn't trust a Moreno, they are all snakes" he spits with great venom and carl pulls me behind him. I'm now shielded by two brothers and I pray they do something to this Russian. He just ruined the best day of my life. "Good, because I could not stoop so low to trust a man who is against my family either" rico smirks but the Russian laughs louder. "Oh! Ricardo, your family? are you talking about the family that despises you? Just say you are af
Kay. "What do you mean by surprise?" I ask helping him out of his clothes. It's still hard to believe that I own this man, that everything about him is exclusively mine. "It won't be a surprise if I told you right?" Carl encircles his arms around my waist and pulls me to his naked body but I push him away. This man has no manners at all. The insanity he has is on another level. "We are here so you could take a shower, remember?" I scold him and he returns my scold with a silly grin. "Join me please" he begs in a fake way and I shake my head. We both know what will happen if I get naked with him in the shower. I just lost two friends and grandma, he is not even giving me time to grieve. "No thank you, I showered at dad's," I say pushing him to the shower cubicle. "You are so mean Kay" he mumbles starting the shower and I walk to the closet to find him something to change into. A date tonight? I didn't expect that, especially with everything happening around us. But since I wi
(Warning; Mention of torture and blood)Carlos. The room smells foul. Blood, rusting metal, and piss. River's body is carelessly thrown on the floor and his previous sit is occupied by the Russian boy, who has his head down with closed eyes. I let them treat his bullet wound so when we need information from him, he won't be already dead. But looking at him right now, I change my mind. Rico is already tailing Victor and I don't think I need this boy for that anymore. He looks fine to me, maybe a little tired from sitting for the whole day with cuffed hands and legs. Other than that, he is in perfect shape. "Hey wake up" I slap his cheek a little hard and his head forcefully jerks up immediately. This idiot can't be possibly sleeping In a torture room right? His eyes look tired and I have no doubt he has been crying, the red rings around them are evidence. Poor boy must be waiting for daddy to come to save his ass. If we are not quick and careful enough, I'm sure Victor will tr
Kay. Chaos. That's what is happening in this house? There are noises downstairs and the sound of gunshots. That must be grandpa because his voice is loud enough to reach my ears. Maybe he finally found out. How sad! Carl is literally sleeping on me and I wonder how he doesn't hear it. Or maybe he is acting ignorant. I can't believe Carl though. I don't think there exists a hungry man like this one. He promised only once but he couldn't stop. I think he will kill me with sex.To make the matter worse, he was nowhere near gentle. I loved it either way. I love everything he has to offer. "Carl" I tap his shoulder but he doesn't react. How can we be in bed naked while there is a commotion in the house? It hasn't properly dawned yet and I feel it is so disturbing. I wouldn't wanna be near grandpa when he is angry. At that time, everyone becomes his enemy even his little Princess, but I can't help but feel sad for him. Deciding to let my man rest, I try getting out of his grasp but
Kay. I glimpse at the man who just shot River and sigh picking up my jacket. Another time I guess. "Take him to the cells, we need him alive to lure his father out" I mumble zipping the jacket up and walking to the door. Did Carl lie to me? He said I was beautiful and whenever we do it, he always praises how tight I am. All my life I have never been self-conscious of anything until now. He just brought back my trust issues. "Are you okay, you know what he said is not true" Theo says looking at me with pity, and the tears I have been holding finally release themselves. I hate pity. It makes me feel weak. I don't mind if someone shot me, or hit me with a car or even stabbed me to death. But reminding me of the pain I felt every time it happened, it's not right at all. How I was tied up on that chair for two weeks, how helpless I felt when I watched them unbuckling their pants, and the scars they left on my body. That is something I have been trying all my life to forget. I u
(Warning; Mention of violence and rape)Kay. "No, you are lying you fucking idiot" I shout in frustration punching him in the face before going for the gun on the table. This idiot is playing games with me and I will make sure he pays for that. "Believe it or not, he is the heir to the Russian mafia. The one Carlos killed was Victor's illegitimate son he had with his mistress" he says spitting out blood from his busted lip. No. Has he been playing me the whole time? I thought he was the only friend I had and could trust. Is this real, for heaven's sake? "Where is he right now?" I turn around placing my finger on the trigger. Today I won't rest until everyone messing with me is dead. Starting with this one, next will be my long-time fake friend. "Probably at the track, I think by now they already know.. that... that. I'm here" I look at his bleeding wounds and decide to have mercy. Since he cooperated so well, I will forgive him by cutting short the three days to the next fiv
Warning! ; Mentionof blood and torture. Kay. "Don't play games with me River, I think you don't understand the tight spot you are in right now, do you?" I stand up and without him expecting it, I plant the dagger I'm holding in his foot. It's so sharp that it effortlessly pierces through his boot and a trail of blood and his miserable screams follow. I don't take it out yet, I allow him to feel the intensity of having your flesh cut through. This is just a piece of what he will go through for the next couple of hours. "I'm not playing, dammit. I'm not the master here Kay, someone else is and they are still out there" he screams in exasperation and agony, I pull the sword out causing the wound to release more blood in the process. "Then you better start talking, I want a name, and location" I shout sitting back on the chair. I'm feeling so fucking stressed and messed up than I was before. And here I thought it was finally coming to end. I hate the cruel world we are living in. "