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Rico "Have you seen Mia?" I question her friend and she worriedly shakes her head indicating no. "I can't find her anywhere, she said she was going to change but she just disappeared" The girl stressfully whispers looking around us."Fuck, I will call her," I say pulling out my phone. Where did she go? I need to see her."No need Rico, I have her phone" Bella raises the said phone and I sigh putting mine away. "Can you please check her at the graveyard? She always goes there when she is stressed" I nod in thanks and quickly get on my bike. She doesn't deserve what that fucker did. I can't believe she didn't tell us about Ryan all along. I knew that old man can't be trusted. That must be the reason he was scowling at me during the fight. He was worried that I would be a distraction to his plans. Today is her birthday and this fuckers just had to ruin it. When Alessio invited me, I had anticipated finding a big crowd. But no one was there, surprisingly. After an hour or so, only h
My brother proposed that before the family reunion at Mum's, we should visit this new club in town for drinks or so.I was not into this, I'm better off alone and Carl knows it. I don't care if I have a relationship with any of our relatives or not.I haven't even asked Mia if she's coming. She is always busy.I miss her. For the sake of my mum, also because she's the one who came up with the idea, I can't say no.She is the only person that will tell me to do shit and I do. That woman stuck with me every second of my life and I owe it to her."Does this club belong to the bitch everyone is talking about?" Kay asks staring at the building in front of us, and that makes me glimpse at her a bit dumbfounded. Does she hate the owner or something?"Oh! Is the bitch hot!? " Marcello dreamingly retorts and I keep out of their conversation.It doesn't concern me.Two steps to the entrance, two guys stop us by roughly pushing Marcello, who stumbles three steps backward."Who do you think you
Mia.I don't know what he went through that makes him so sad and distant but I will gladly wait. I want him to trust me enough, to tell me the story behind that sadness. The sadness I'm willing to wipe away. The thought of him standing up for her made me so upset that I almost cried. I don't know anything about the girl but they seem close.I also didn't know the man I'm falling for had a twin brother. Fuck! This is the part where I scold myself.I should consider every detail around me so I won't be caught unaware. Alessio didn't mention this either.Maybe he doesn't know how close Rico and I have become.Rico looks exactly like his brother. If it wasn't for the ample amount of tattoos his brother has, it would be impossible to tell one from another.I just hope he opens up soon. Rico knows almost everything about me and it's only fair he lets me in too.I am glad his walls are finally crumbling though. It's just a matter of time. "Mmh" a throat clears behind me and I don't move, a
Rico "Is that her friend?" Marcello mumbles, while staring at the departing girls."I never thought I could say this, but you deserve it, bro " Ed pats my shoulder, and I nod in acknowledgment. At least he acts mature compared to the other idiot.Arguing with Marcello is a complete waste of time, and I can't imagine Myself doing that."Yeah, I'm happy for you, brother," Carl adds, and I nod as I watch her swing her ass. Eyes on me. I can tell her aim is to make me uncomfortable.She is a crazy dancer. Mia has no idea how her movements turn me on. That girl caught my interest the first time I saw her on the dancing floor. She moves her body so perfectly like she was meant just for that."I'm sorry Rico, she seems nice," Kay Mumbles smiling at her entertaining form. Mia is nothing close to a bitch. She treats everyone around her with kindness. If you didn't know her, you wouldn't guess she was a billionaire.A clean soul that makes me fall every second I stare at her.I want to protec
Mia. Like he promised yesterday, Rico picked me up exactly at 7, but something was wrong with him. His previous neat clothes were bloody, and he didn't speak a word to me. In fact, we were in the same car but all he did was clench his jaw and bloody knuckles. No doubt he must have gotten into a fight with someone. What worries me is why he chose to ignore my presence. As soon as he pulled over to his mum's house, Rico disappeared into the house, leaving me stranded beside his car. If it was not for Carl and his mum talking to me about staying, I would be home right now. They were so generous to show me his room but he wasn't there either. I waited for the whole night and the man didn't show up. I feel like crap. My heart is aching. Is this the weekend he wanted us to spend? As long as I can remember, I didn't do anything wrong to him. Or did I? Waking up alone this morning, the first thing I did was find the kitchen because I was extremely hungry. I couldn't have dinner with str
Mia."Sit down honey" she gestures on the wooden seat across from her and I do as told.The sun is a bit harsh today and it's giving me the urge to swim. It's been a long time since I got in a pool anyway."Do you need any drink?" she asks and I quickly refuse. "No, thank you"I like how her garden is well taken care of. Different types of fruit trees are all over, and the flowers look amazing.It feels homely here."You have a nice home" I complement staring at the two swings at the far end of the garden. I would have relaxed there if I was to stay."Thank you dear," she gratefully smiles. The boys took their good looks from their mother. The dark hair and brown eyes. Her eyes have a light shade compared to the twins though." I wanted to talk to you about Rico" Her countenance completely changes and I furrow my brows in confusion. Did something happen to him yesterday?""What about Rico? I hope everything is okay?" I worriedly question, placing my elbows on the table and leaning for
Mia. Screams. The breaking of glasses and shouts from downstairs intrudes my deep slumber. Cautiously, I get out of bed and grab my gun from the bedside drawer. He didn't come to bed last night again.His spot is empty and cold like it was when I slept. Where the hell did he go? The noises intensify and I am compelled to proceed to check. I might be sleeping while people are dying out there. Grabbing Rico's jacket from the couch, I drape it on my shoulders and zip it up. I hide the gun in the large pockets and quickly exit the room.The noises are coming from the living room. Everyone is present, and the sight of Rico makes my steps halt on the stairs. Everything in the living room is either broken or carelessly thrown around. Shards of glass are scattered everywhere, and I regret not wearing shoes in the first place. What is wrong with him? Like yesterday, his knuckles are bloody and tightly clenched. He is breathing so loud, I can hear him from where I'm standing. "Calm down
Rico."Let me go, Rico, what do you think you are doing?" she screams but I ignore her cries locking the door behind me.Mia is the best thing that ever happened to me, and I'm so dumb for not treating her right. I saw it in her eyes.She was giving up and I couldn't let her walk out of that door. Mum and Carl saw it too. If I let her walk out, I know the chances of her coming back are minimal. I was supposed to be there for her but all I do is push her away when we get close. Not anymore.Carl talked sense into me and I think he was right."You wanted me gone right? Then why are you stopping me?" She breathes hard as I gently place her in my bed.Mia immediately sits up with the intention to leave but I quickly push her back down and carefully lay on top of her."Rico.." her words are swallowed when I gently press my lips on hers, surprising all of us.I was not going to, I just don't know how to calm her down and it worked. I wouldn't have a conversation with an angry Mia.Mia doesn
1 year later. Mia successfully gave birth to her two kids, Adriano Moreno and Arianna Moreno. Her relationship with Rico is still intact and her fears never came true because Rico proved to be the best partner and father to their kids. They decided to wait until Mia completed her dream mansion at the beach before getting married. Regarding the gold Maxim was after, Mia sold everything and distributed the money to the girls working in her strip club. Mia wanted to give them freedom and the girls accepted her help and moved away to start over. Matt graduated from high school and joined college through a scholarship. As promised, Carl changed and learned to help his wife to take care of their baby. Miraculously, Kay got pregnant again but this time, she willingly wanted a second baby. Fabio and Marcus continued with the businesses while maintaining peace between the two families. Dante and Diego moved in with Marcus as his second in command. Dante reunited with Sandra and his so
Rico. The girls don't even flinch, they continue with their dance each one of them skipping the body. On the stage, a huge ethereal chair is brought. It's the same chair she was sitting on in that ring but instead of a queen, it has a tag King. It only takes a moment to realize the dead body is Maxim's. Shit. The music suddenly stops and Mia takes the Mic. "Thank you, ladies, for the great entertainment. I hope our guests enjoyed it, right?" She says and the crowd howls, clapping and demanding a repeat. Mia chuckles and walks down to Maxim's body. It's alarming how the crowd is composed even with a dead body among them. I guess this is why only the mafia was invited. She motions to one of the girls who crouches down and pulls a ring from Maxim's middle finger. Mia eyes the ring with a smirk and turns towards the stage. "Once again, you made me proud, Fabio" She smiles at the man and he returns the smile lifting his glass of wine towards her. So, this was the plan. While she ente
Rico. The long-awaited party is finally here and I have never seen Mia so happy since I met her. She has been bubbly since Maxim signed those papers. The girl kept me up all night talking about what she was going to wear to the party, the plans for the future, and more relevant and irrelevant stuff, not that I am complaining. As soon as the clock ticked 6 am, she dashed out of bed and I had to shout after her to be careful. As the man of the house, I need to wake up even though I didn't blink the whole night. I don't bother putting on a shirt as I walk out of the room to go after her. "Do you have a date?" I hear her voice from the kitchen and I follow it. "Yes, baby. Two" Diego answers and I sigh sitting on the counter. Looks like Diego is the only one around and he is already cooking. "Give me more pancakes and eggs, and I will arrange for two hot girls to give you a lap dance. Who knows where that dance can lead" Mia whispers, and I hold myself from laughing. Of course that's D
Rico. We are led to a huge room on the second floor that I never knew existed. A conference room. There are a few people already sitting including Fabio, Alessio, and the infamous Nikolai. "Where is Mia?" Fabio enquires, expectantly looking behind us " Maxim will be here any minute from now" He adds and I nod, pulling out my phone. Mia picks up on the first ring and her pretty voice speaks up making me happy. "Rico" She murmurs, "Are you coming yet? Fabio says Maxim is already here""Urg, Fabio again. A girl needs her time, Rico. It's men's job to wait" She chuckles and I slightly smile. So she is doing this on purpose. "Take your time, baby, I love you" I turn to Fabio and find him scowling at me. "What?" I shrug with a chuckle. "Thank you for helping, Rico" He sarcastically mumbles, and I turn to Alessio who is frantically typing away on his laptop. "Sup, friend?" I say, gently bumping his shoulder. "You owe me drinks, Rico. Friends don't forget friends" He stops typing
'Rico. "How is Mia?" Mum eagerly asks whisking eggs. "She is, okay," I answer with a slight smile. I woke up early to surprise her with breakfast in bed. My mum being the best, was already up and offered to help me. I pour the freshly squeezed orange juice into a glass and set it on a tray. "I am so proud of you, Rico, seeing you care this much for Mia makes me feel at ease. We have come a long way, baby, promise one thing?" Mother turns to me and palms my cheeks. She has unshed tears in her eyes and I wonder if I did wrong. "Anything, mum" I assure with a nod. "Baby, promise me you will never take advantage of that girl. You should never treat her the way your dad treated me. She is carrying our babies son, be careful with her, yeah?." Her voice breaks and I deeply furrow my brows. Why in hell will I do that? "Hey, mum of course. You know I will never lay my hand on her" I frantically shake my head in refusal. I can't imagine doing that. "She is your responsibility, Rico. She o
Mia. I sadly sigh after listening to their conversation. Men think just because they have muscles and all, they are invincible. Why don't they go after Maxim and see what happens? Even the guy I love doesn't trust me. Pff. Thank God I have Fabio. "Do you need a place to sleep or are you returning home?" I rejoin Alessio and Nicole. He wanted to say hi to Rico, only to find him in the middle of doubting my decisions. "It's too crowded here, bunny. We will be back in the morning if that's okay with you" Alessio mumbles, throwing his heavy arm on my shoulder. What do these guys eat?"It's okay, I think I should call it a day too," I say imagining myself in those soft and warm covers. "How are you holding up? A lot has happened..." When his eyes sadden, I quickly shake my head understanding where his mind is going. My bitchy mother. "I am fine Alessio, there was no other way out" I glance at Nicole and slightly smile. She must still be upset that I killed her brother. "Okay, you t
Rico. "Is this how you treat, Kay?" I turn to Carlos the moment Mia leaves the room. "No. Of course not, Rico. It's just I am trying but sometimes that baby keeps crying and it's tiring you know" Carl defensively gets up and approaches me. "Don't you care that she gets tired too? She was crying for fuck sake" I whisper yell so as not to wake up the baby. "I feel bad about it, okay? That's why I am going to talk to her" Carl instantly pulls his shirt to join his wife in the bathroom but I quickly hand over his son to him. "That can wait, at least tuck your son to sleep first. I support her leaving for the two days. Don't dump all the responsibility on your wife" I whisper feeling so disappointed. I never knew this was how he behaved. "You will help me, right? I mean, if she goes to her dad's""Sadly, no, brother. In case it escaped your mind, I have a pregnant woman who needs as much care as the baby in your arms" I shake my head walking out of my guestroom. My brother is a lot o
Mia. "Mum, I am hungry" I whine hugging her from behind and she chuckles. Rico's mother loves it when I address her as Mum. This also means she will give me a whole lot of food. I must be carrying two hungry men in my stomach. "I know, honey. I can tell" She stretches her hand to grab a plate and I pull away to give her space. This woman can cook. The sight of the fried chicken makes my mouth water. So brown and delicious. The aroma doesn't lie. "Here" She hands me a plate full of chicken and I don't waste any more seconds. I moan at the first bite, so spicy and crunchy. Goodness! It's like an orgasm in my mouth. "Go take a sit" She gently pushes me forward and I nod walking to the living room where Rico and his friends are sitting. I silently sit on Rico's welcoming lap and once again, their whispering stops. From how the guys are staring at me, I can tell they are silently gossiping about my eating habits in their heads, and it makes me self-conscious. " Did I do something wrong
Mia. I chuckle at the sight of Sean. Miracles do happen after all. After betraying me, he came back only to pretend nothing happened. To make matters worse, he is actively drinking and laughing with everyone. "Is that...? " Neera follows my gaze and I nod. Such people need to be eliminated instantly. Traitors are a very lethal poison."Yes, it's Sean. You want to keep your job, right?" I face her and she quickly nods. " Good. Bring me his head and you will be greatly rewarded" The playfulness from earlier is completely wiped from my face and so is Neera. I think at this point, I need to be smart enough to get Maxim. As they say, when the leader is gone, the puppets won't be there anymore. Maxim's people will keep coming all day and all night."I will help, beautiful" Ed follows Neera and I walk into the house in search of Fabio. It doesn't take me long to find him. He, Carl, Rico, and Marcus are sitting together and they appear to be in a deep conversation. They instantly stop