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Mia. I slowly open my eyes to the warm golden rays of the morning sun. The beige curtains are pulled apart, allowing sufficient air to envelop the room through the large glass windows. I always oversleep when I share a bed with Rico. His room is spacious, with high ceilings and white-painted walls. It doesn't hold much stuff though. Across the room, is a single armchair with a reading lamp, and a side table with a laptop on top of it. Two doors that lead to the bathroom and closet are on the other side. Overall, the room feels cozy, though, maybe in the future I would wish to rearrange it or perhaps add more stuff. Staring down at the man beside me, today I am the one clinging to him like a koala. Yesterday was amazing. Rico is so good at what he does and he always leaves me yearning for more. I hope he tries for us like promised though. However, today is a busy day for me. First, I need to hit the gym, hopefully, this house has one. Then later meet with Fabio. We are going to hun
I still can't erase her voice from my head. It's terrifying and shocking. How come? She died. The voice was hers, it couldn't be a mistake. My mother died in my arms. Her body went limp and cold under my watch. I fumble with the necklace on my neck and worryfully sit back on the bed. She is in trouble. Or so I think. I need to see the contents of the disc Sean gave me. I left it in my office and Rico went to bring it together with a few of my belongings. The man practically locked me in his room with the fear that if I went outside, someone would kill me. After the attack, Rico brought me back to his house. Helped me shower, gave me food, and demanded that I should rest until he came back. I wish there was another way out of this, but I am afraid there isn't. If Mum is truly in trouble, then I am the only person that can save her. Today's attack won't go away by a miracle. If someone is out to get me, then they won't stop at nothing until they have me. There is nothing Rico
Rico. "You know it's impossible to stop her Rico, it doesn't work that way, at least you should know this" I hit the punching bag harder before double-kicking it. I fucking know that, and I can't help but deny it. I almost had a heart attack when Bella called, and to find her in that situation, Fuck, I nearly died I swear. " I know Carl, you should have seen her" I tightly hold the bag and press my forehead on it. I am trying to eliminate this anger but it just can't go away. "I know how it feels, trust me. The only solution here is to help her settle this down. Only then will you live in peace." He says and I nod in understanding. We have been through this before. Right now Carl and his wife are living a drama-free life. If I want the same with Mia, then it has to be done. "Rico, did you see this?" I look behind me when Kay comes rushing in with Mia's laptop. I had called her earlier because I thought Mia could use a friend. They became close when we were at Mum's. Also, I don't
Mia. '' Wow! Fucking incredible, right?" I whisper kicking the dead body some more. " Can you believe it?" I face the two men who are as surprised as me. Was she perhaps the one who alerted them that I was alone yesterday? Of course, bitch didn't lift her finger but she came out without a damn scratch. "Now I have a reason to fuck her up," Dante says and I quickly pull out my phone. Fabio picks up at the first ring and I sigh, "Are you still with Bella?" I ask hoping he'll say yes, so I could hurt her so bad. "No. She said she needed to run some errands as soon as we left" Fucking disappointment. "She is a snitch Fabio, When she appears, shoot to kill" "Fuck! What?" Yeah. He did a shitty job inspecting her. She played her part so damn well. "Prepare a group of ten and come back here ASAP" We are not waiting tomorrow anymore. She heard our plan of going for Mum tomorrow. I know she already snitched. I am never playing a good samaritan again. You try to do something good for
Mia. I quickly sit up and glance around me in confusion. How come I am back to Rico's room? Last thing I remember, we were in that warehouse where Mum was supposedly held captive. Oh, mum. My mother needs me, and I don't know how to get her back. I am sure even when I give them what they want, they will still kill her. They are still keeping her alive because she is the only thing they can use against me. Well, apart from Rico. Who took that parcel anyway? If they don't have it, then who? The room is cleared of the previous luggage, and I wonder for long I have been out. I rush to the bathroom to take a shower because I look like crap. I don't want Rico to see me this way. I dress in one of his black hoodies because It's big enough and uncomfortable. I am feeling cold so I grab a beanie and white knee-length socks and leave his room. I need to decide on my next step. Today my head hurts like hell. I am afraid I will die if anything happens to her. I had contemplated reaching o
Kay. I excitedly exit the kitchen with a bottle of champagne with three glasses. I like Mia, and I have always wanted to have a girlfriend. God brought just the right person through my brother-in-law. And to make it even better, she likes Theo and Theo likes her too. It makes me so happy. Nevertheless, my happiness is short-lived at his words. I know Rico, and he will never cheat on Mia. Fuck! That guy sings her name like an old record, and there is no way in hell anyone will cheat on a girl like her. She has beauty and class. Mia has manners too, and Mum already knows Rico found himself a wife. When she clutches her head and falls backward, I hastily place the bottle and the glasses on the table and rush to them. "What the fuck did you do? You want Rico to kill me? I told you I am here for Dante, what kind of a person are you?" The girl angrily yells, and I take that chance to teach the nosy bitch a lesson. Theo takes Mia inside and I grab her gun from the floor and point it a
Mia. I slowly sit up with a tired sigh. My body feels like it was run over by a track.The headache is almost gone but I am weak. I remember what Marcelo said before I collapsed, and I feel like my heart is leaving my body again. God no. This is what I was scared of. Rico can't cheat on me, right? Fuck, is he really a father? But how? His family should know if he had a girlfriend and a kid. Kay should have told me. I hold my head because the more I think, the worse the headache develops. I need to find out before I die for real. Why would she be here then? Rico lives alone, and her coming here is not a mistake. Oh no. It's true. I stand on my wobbly legs and exit his room. This is only becoming worse. When I reach the middle of the stairs that will lead me to the living room, the front door slams open and I instantly stop walking. Angry Rico walks inside holding a gun, and my heart stops. Did they find my Mother? He is enraged. Rico is behaving the same way he did the day
Mia. "I need to lay down. Take me to your room, please" I tell Rico when I pull away from the kiss. It will be a while before the guys return. Alessio had mentioned they have a lot of injured men, so they are bound to delay. Furthermore, I have less to worry about now that she has been rescued. "Okay," Rico helps me to his room and I quickly take his hand when he turns to leave. "Lay with me" He doesn't hesitate. He gets in the space beside me and pulls me to him. I know we will revisit the prior topic when I get better. The kiss didn't convince him. If anything, it was different and we both felt it. Fast forward, I wake up to the commotion outside. There are a lot of quick movements and it only means the boys are here. "Rico" I gently shake his shoulder and he looks up alarmed. I am surprised he actually slept. "Are you okay?" He worriedly whispers, sitting up. "I think they are here" He nods when he hears the noise. He looks sad though. The living room is full of armed men. A