******Feeling a sense of unease as the abundance of food sat untouched on the table, I glanced around the room. Mr. Kova was nowhere to be seen, and Nat had disappeared upstairs. As a guest, I couldn't find comfort in this situation, so I made the decision to stand up and head towards the door.As I got closer, I caught sight of Mr. Kova sitting on a stool near his mini bar, engaged in a phone conversation. I momentarily froze and just gazed at him lustfully. Natalie seemed to think I had a crush on her father. "Do I have a crush on him?" I whispered, and she did mention something like, ‘the others, does that mean other have also lusted after him?But I have got to admit, when I first saw him at school, something stirred within me. He possessed a captivating beauty and charm that could draw anyone in, An Eighteen years old has a crush on---- no, I shook my head, "No, it's not just a crush but something more," I whispered to myself, dismissing the notion of it being a mere crush.Almo
I woke up the next day feeling sick to the stomach; my head felt like it was going to explode.As I got out of bed and made my way downstairs, I noticed the sun shining brightly, despite my terrible state. To my surprise, my parents had already returned from their trip."Wow, look who decided to join us," my mom remarked. "I thought you were going to sleep forever," she added.Sighing, I asked, "What are you talking about?" I hurried past her into the kitchen, replying after taking a sip of cold water, "I didn't know you guys were back.""Well, with the way you were sleeping, it would be difficult to know even if someone kidnapped you in your sleep," my father commented from the sofa."Oh, come on, dad. That will never happen," I replied dismissively.He responded with a noncommittal, "Hmmm."I turned to my mother, who gave me a strange look. "Seriously," I began."Do you know what time it is?" she asked after a pause.Snorting, I replied, "Of course, the sun is still shining in the s
**** Startled by the sudden sound of his daughter's voice, Alex quickly pulled away from Sophie, looking down at her tear-filled eyes, 'What did I just do? He questioned himself, feeling uncertain about his actions. Despite the uncertain feeling, he wanted to kiss her again. Of all the lips he had tasted, hers were the softest and the sweetest. ‘Dammit,’ he cursed under his breath as he realized Nat's voice was growing closer. He then stepped away from her. He still couldn’t believe... He just kissed a brat. Among all the friends Natalie had brought home, Sophie Rust was the first one who caught his interest. There was something uniquely captivating about her—her blue eyes, plump lips, and astonishingly attractive figure. It was hard to believe she was only eighteen. What attracted him most was her boldness. The way she looked him in the eye and spoke her mind made him desire to do things he had never imagined doing to her. He recognized the way she gazed at him, unlike the dis
****With a burst of strength, I forcefully swung open the front door to my house, still panting hard from running all the way home. "Oh, shit!" I exclaimed in shock, my heart racing as I desperately hoped my parents weren't home. Gasping for breath, I entered the house.However, as I stepped inside, a knot of unease tightened in my stomach. The air seemed heavier, and the atmosphere was charged with an inexplicable tension. I hesitated for a moment, my senses on high alert. "What the hell…" I whispered, my voice barely audible over the pounding of my heart. I was met with a chilling sight—a gun aimed directly at my forehead.I lifted my gaze slowly to find my mom and dad wearing deadly expressions. "What's happening?" I asked, utterly bewildered, my voice trembling with fear.How did they even get the gun? I pondered inwardly, my mind racing to make sense of the terrifying scene before me."Show me your hands!" Mom's voice echoed through the room, filled with urgency and fear, her ha
Alex Kova was in disbelief as he witnessed the entire estate of the High Officials engulfed in flames. Several months ago, he received disturbing news from the worldwide Mafia organization (WMO) about their plans to attack the military base and the cop's estate. Since the authorities refused to leave them alone, the WMO, decided to escalate the conflict by targeting the top military agents. Initially, Alex didn't take the threat seriously, considering his influential position within the organization. He believed they wouldn't dare take action against his community. However, he had forgotten that this community was not truly HIS own; it was borrowed. The next morning, he received a text message from the organization itself, boldly stating, "It's COMING." For the first time in his years as a high-ranking Mafia boss, Alex felt genuine fear, not for himself, but for his children. He couldn't bear the thought of subjecting them to this violence again. It would be death for them. Withou
*** As fear gripped me, I remained hidden under the bed, anxiously waiting for my parents to return. Sighing, “Just how long have I been here?” I questioned myself, “The gunshot seemed to have died down; does that mean the fight is over?” These thoughts swirled in my mind, but I couldn't muster the courage to venture out. Who would have imagined that the world I once admired for its actions could be so dangerous? Despite parts of the house being destroyed, it is currently in lockdown. So if anyone were to step in, I would hear it. Ah!, a realization struck me—wait! When I went downstairs earlier, did I look at the front doors? Shit…. The sitting-room door is still open, “I have to go lock it,” dammit. “Sophie, how can you make such a mistake?” I cursed at myself. Standing up, I ran downstairs. Blinded by my urgency to reach the front door, I failed to notice the commotion emanating from downstairs until I reached the middle of the staircase. Blue eyes stared down at me, leaving
As I plummeted through the air, I didn’t really care where I was landing as long as I escaped this dreadful place that was once home to me. Lifting my head, I found myself met with piercing blue eyes staring down at me. "I'm going to enjoy putting a bullet in that head of yourss," he silently mouthed. Without hesitation, I released my grip on the rope, landing safely in a flower bed below. Thank goodness for that stroke of luck. Our home, unlike the other houses on the estate, was the lone white structure that stood out, with beautiful flower beds adorning its surroundings and fences enclosing it. The front gate, serving as the only exit, was guarded by a few stationed guards. In search of cover, I positioned myself beside one of the flower beds, remaining cautious of the men within the house and the guards who blocked the only escape route. Taking a deep breath, I mustered up encouragement. "Come on, Sophie, you've spent years honing your combat skills. You know how to kick ass. J
As I lay on the ground, my life flashed before my very eyes.Was I dead, or am I dying?Shocked and gasping for breath, a chilling cold swept over my body, and blood splattered everywhere. Amidst the chaos, my mom rushed towards me, yelling and crying continuously. She was alive? Wasn't he going to shoot her and me?My eyelids began to close, and amidst the chaos, a faint laugh escaped my lips. "Mother," I muttered as I succumbed to unconsciousness.In the distance, someone desperately called my name. "Sophie!" Mom cried out, holding my lifeless or supposedly lifeless body in her arms. "Oh, God! Sophie, open your eyes. Mommy is here. Please, Sophie," she yelled, shaking me.I blinked, struggling to focus my gaze. "Mother?" I called out, confused and disoriented.Relieved, she hugged me tightly. "Oh God, Sop?" she exclaimed, tears streaming down her face."Wait, Mother," I said, still perplexed. "I'm not dead." I asked hesitantly. Then, a thought crossed my mind, and I blurted out, "Oh
~~Continuation~~The moment I heard the sounds of hurried footsteps approaching the cabin door, I opened my eyes and managed a small smile.It’s a bittersweet sight to see my father and Alex engaging in a frantic, almost playful competition to be the first to reach me.Ah, I’ve missed them all. My parents, Alex, Drew, Rick, and Avavska—everyone is here, surrounding me with their presence.“Darling, are you okay?” Dad’s voice is filled with both worry and relief. I smiled at him and nodded.I slowly turn to Alex, who is now kneeling beside me. “Hey!” I whisper softly, with exhaustion in my voice.“Hey,” he replies, gently pressing his lips to my hand. His voice trembles, and I can see the strain in his eyes. “I thought I lost you,” he murmurs, struggling to keep his emotions in check.“That’s never going to happen,” I reply firmly, though my
Inside the Plane***I wake slowly, the world around me cloaked in thick shadows and muted sounds.My head throbs with a relentless, pounding rhythm, each pulse sending a sharp wave of pain through my skull—a brutal reminder of the hell I’ve just been through.The surgery on my brain lasted four hours, but it feels like I’ve been lost in darkness for days. Ten hours—ten agonizing hours—I’ve been out cold, unaware, while everything around me kept moving, kept changing.How do I know that? Don’t ask me. My brain is a ticking time bomb right now, and I’m not sure it can handle the strain of thinking, of trying to make sense of what’s real and what’s not. Pondering over it feels like a dangerous game, one I’m not willing to play.The steady hum of the plane’s engines is gone, replaced by an eerie stillness. We must have landed.I force my eyes open, the cabin
There are two more chapters to go.Dear Reader,As I bring loving a Gangster to a close, I want to extend my deepest thanks to each of you for joining me on this thrilling, emotional ride.Writing this story was both challenging and rewarding, and I hope it resonated with you as much as it did with me. Through the highs and lows, the passion and the pain, I aimed to capture the complexity of love in a world where danger and desire collide.Your support has meant the world to me, and I hope this story stays with you, reminding you of the power of love to change even the most hardened hearts.With gratitude and affection,Clara J. Stari
Chapter 81 - Not yet the end“Sophie? Sophie?” Alex’s voice was frantic as Daniel laid her trembling body on the table.He turned to Drew, his tone urgent. “We need to operate now.”Drew didn’t hesitate, quickly setting out the operating tools. “Yes, right away.”“Operate on her? What are you talking about?” Alex suddenly demanded, confusion and anger rising in his voice, but no one answered him.Emily, who had already pieced together what was happening with her daughter, spoke up, her voice shaky. “We can’t do this here. We should wait until we land first.”“And risk losing the only chance to save her?” Drew shot back, his tone sharp.Still confused and growing more frustrated, Alex demanded, “Why does she need an operation to be saved?” His eyes darted from Avanska to Rick, then locked onto Drew. “Is there something you’re not telling me?”Avanska turned to Rick, whose nervous eyes were scanning the room as if searching for answers that weren’t there.“Answer me!” Alex’s voice thund
**Continuation**Meanwhile, on the far edge of the field.I gasped as blood dripped from my mouth. Killing this general was taking longer than I’d anticipated, and the first time bomb I’d planted when leaving the underground facility had already started going off.“We need to end this now,” I muttered, just as another bomb exploded in the distance.It felt like the universe was finally throwing me a bone—the general stumbled, losing his balance. I seized the moment, driving my dagger into his lower abdomen, pushing it deeper with all my strength.He groaned in agony and flung me off, but Alex and my mother were already on him, launching another attack from behind.I stood still for a moment, knowing if I waited for him to go down before making my next move, it would be too late.I scanned the area for someone reliable, but everyone was engaged in the battle—except for… Drew and my father.
****"Sorry, come again?" Daniel requested, with his eyes throwing a dagger at him.Drew’s face drained of color, his eyes widening with sudden fear as he realized he’d just betrayed himself.He stiffened, turning his head away, and cleared his throat awkwardly. “I’m afraid I don’t know what you’re talking about,” he stammered, attempting to mask his panic.“Isn’t it a bit late for that?” Daniel pressed, his voice cold and unwavering. “The look on your face tells me you know more than you’re letting on. I just watched my daughter writhing in pain, clutching her head. So if you say—”“Wait!” Drew interrupted, his voice rising in alarm. “You found her already?”Daniel’s eyes narrowed as he stepped closer, his anger palpable. “Yes, to be precise, she found us. Now, tell me what’s going on before it’s too late.”Drew swallowed hard, his composure crumbling under the weight of Daniel’s intense gaze. “I… I don’t think you’re ready for the truth,” he said, his voice trembling.Daniel’s gaze
~~~~For my plan to succeed, he needed to lower his guard, even a little. My eyes locked onto the grenade launcher in his hands. Damn...Dert… He was the last of the three generals. I didn't know the full extent of his power, but I knew killing him wouldn’t be easy. Still, it was better to face him in combat than to let him toy with my family's lives.I’d rather gamble with my life, I thought, a devilish grin spreading across my face as he loaded his grenade launcher.“Seriously, is that the best you can do?” I questioned him, marching forward, trying to make him lose his guard. Another grenade flew past my shoulder, leaving burns. I groaned in pain. “This’s hardly a fair fight,” I yelled. “Even when I killed the other generals, it was a fair fight.”He ignored me and continued firing. I didn’t give up, continuing to taunt him. “And you call yourself a man—a general at that.” I halted. “What a waste of a title,” I spat out.At my last comment, he suddenly paused and gently pulled back
~~~"This isn't happening," I murmured faintly.The grenade was almost upon my mother, and time seemed to slow. I reached out, heart pounding, cold dread filling me as I realized I might not make it in time.“No…” I found myself screaming, despite the deadly headache and the sharp pains ringing inside my skull. Just then, the cause of my current situation decided to do me a favor—MANA.It was as if I was suddenly filled with a kind of supernatural strength unlike anything before. Instead of running, I saw myself flying. In that instant, I threw myself on her, and she fell to the ground with a loud gasp.The grenade barely missed her as it flew past us, leaving a small cut on my shoulder, while pushing me off my mother and landing on some military men, blowing them to pieces.The chaos around me blurred into a grim symphony of screams and explosions, but all I could focus on was the faint rise and fall of my mother’s breath beneath me. My breaths came in ragged gasps, the pain still pu
****“What the...?” Emily’s voice faltered, her expression twisting in shock and horror.Her eyes flicked from the headless body of General Storm to the blood-drenched figure standing over it. Sophie stood there, motionless, covered in blood from head to toe.Her eyes locked onto Emily’s with a fierce, unyielding glare.Emily couldn’t believe what she saw—Sophie, the daughter she thought she knew, standing over the bloody mess she had wrought.Her mind raced while her body remained frozen. The brutality of the scene left her paralyzed. She couldn’t tear her eyes away from her daughter, now a stranger, a deadly force she could barely recognize."Just what the hell, Sophie? How could you...?" She trailed off, words too heavy to utter.But Daniel saw things differently. He saw that his daughter—the one taken from them—had finally returned.Ignoring the mess, he pushed past his