I woke up so early because I needed to get two my men ready make drugs delivery out of the country, I needed to see the drugs they are taking out of the country. Their flight is early in the morning.
My men were ready , I checked their drugs and ask if they already have the necessary documents with them.
I watch them enter into the car and my driver drove them to the airport.
I return to the room and Charlene was still enjoying her sleep.
I asked the maid to help me prepare some food for us.
I wanted to eat them I remembered Charlene needed to eat and she might have woken up, I called the maid to help us take the food into the room.
When I entered she was still sleeping while the maids drops the foods on the table and takes their leave.
I slowly place a kiss on her cheek and she slowly opens her eyes.
CHARLENE.
When I felt a kiss on my cheek, I totally forgot I was an hostile until I woke open my eyes and see I was still in Alfredo's room.
I quickly sit up and stretches his hand to me.
I didn't take his hand, I look into his eyes and his hand." My hand won't hurt" he said.Then I thought inside of me that it will be the best for me to play along.
I place my hand into his hand and takes me to the bathroom.
“ Brush your teeth and face then you come over here for breakfast “ he said.I was surprised at how he treated me like a baby.I found a new tooth brush and brush my teeth and I wash my face.
I walk to him and he pulled out a chair for me to sit.
I sat down and he pile up some food for me. I ate the food while he keeps stealing a look at me as we eat. We didn't speak to each other while I continue to make sure I stay alert so that I can escape from Alfredo.
His phone rang , he picked the call and quickly steps out while talking.
I know the discussion was related to attack or something but that's none of my business.
I look back and I could see the door was opened. I became happy and quickly stood up, I ran out of the room, I ran through the staircase and I got into the living room.
I felt so happy that I was in the living room, I ran out of the mansion and was glad already in the compound.
I wanted to run to the gate then I saw a car trunk that was open, I quickly ran towards it that once the driver of the car wants to drive out, he will take me out and I will be free.
I was almost close to the car when I heard gunshots I screamed and wanted to run and I realized I was already in the middle of the compound with some me walking towards me. The first name that came to my mind to call for help was Alfredo.
AlFREDO.
I was eating with Charlene when my phone rings and one of my men told me we have been surrounded by a rival Mafia group.
I asked how they got in and he told me he didn’t know, I called my boys who are inside the mansion to get ready that we have been attacked.
I peeped from my window and I could see the Mafia group who had come to attack me and my boys , I quickly pick my gun and load it with bullets then I remember Charlene inside my room, I know she can't shoot or defends herself, she needs to be protected.I ran into my room and she wasn't there anymore and for the first time I became scared for a girl I bought.
I rush into the bathroom to check her and I didn't find her.
I became worried, I rush down the living room and I began to hear Charlene screams.I rushed out to the compound and she was in the middle crying while the rival group leader had his arms around her neck already with a gun to her head.
I couldn’t let Charlene be shot, I pull out my two guns and wanted to shoot but I had to think of Charlene.
" Please let her go, you came for me and not her" I said.The group leader Gregory laughs out loud and held Charlene by the neck.
" I will do what you want but let go of the girl" I said.I watch Charlene weep so hard and shivering and I just wish I could tell her it will be fine.
I hate that Greg had his hand on Charlene and I hate the fact that he is making her cry so much.
" Well, the truth is I have come for something else but now that I see a beautiful girl that could give me millions of dollars, I have everything." Greg said.
My men came behind me and pull points their gun at him while his men also pints their gun at us while he had Charlene in his hand.
I would have shoot if he didn't have Charlene in his arm but I have to protect Charlene
“ Guys, let’s go, I have just gotten something better” he said while he turns to leave and his men had their gun pointed at us.
CHARLENE.
At this point I wanted Alfredo who is who I want to escape from to rescue me now.
" Alfredo, please help me" I said weeping because I feel scared seeing a gun to my head.Alfredo might be tough and look hard from the outside but he has a good heart.
" Put down your guns" Greg men said and for the first time , I put down my gun for a rivalry Mafia because of Charlene.My men were surprised when they saw me out down my gun then I heard a gunshot and I could see Greg leave Charlene and held his hand while my men and Greg men began to shoot at each other.
I quickly run to Charlene and pick her up, I carried her in a bridal style and as I take few steps, I felt a gun hit me on my right arm and I was about dropping Charlene because of the gunshot pain but tried to hold her tight in my arms while she tried to get down but I couldn't let her get down from my hand.
Another shot hit me on the same hand and I shut my eyes in pain and winced and I was about to drop Charlene again but held her tight and Charlene began to tell me to put her down that I am bleeding.
I could see that we are almost inside my living room then another shot hit me as I entered into the living room and I went down on my knees with Charlene still in my hands.
Charlene jumped down and wanted to help me up .
" Go! Go! Lock yourself up in the room" I yelled but she didn't want to leave she began to weep and held my hand." Charlene go" I said." No, I won't, you are bleeding because of me" She said and wanted to help me.I needed her to leave because Gregory means his word about using her to get millions of dollars and he won’t stop until he takes her away from me to auction.
CHARLENE.
I was surprised when he choose to take a risk for me by picking me up and despite the gunshots he had in his arm and back, I try to get down but he tighten his grips on me and finally he took me to the living room that I should run into the room and lock myself up.
I couldn't leave him there and let him be in pains, I wanted to help him up but he refuses, all that matters to him was me not being hurt.
“ Go” he says.“ No, I am not going to leave you here and let you die, you just saved my life” I said and try to lift him up. I couldn’t lift him up but I manage to drag him to through the stairs but he keep telling me to go and hide.I didn’t leave him, I could see how much blood he has lost.One of his men came to join me and help him into his bedroom while I sit beside him.He was breathing faster and I was scared with the sound of the gunshots I couldn’t go to get the first aid box.I held his hand and tell him not to shut his eyes.“ Stay with me Alfredo, please don’t close your eyes please” I said.He tighten his hand around my hands looking into my eyes.Slowly he began to shut his eyes.“ Alfredo! Alfredo please don’t close your eyes, please” I said with tears dripping down my face.I never thought I would ever go emotional for a man who held me captive as a collateral to my dad’s loan.He shuts his eyes and I held his hand, I held his face in my hand and tears began to drip d
“ Wow! Never knew you cook? I said.“ I don’t do that for anyone except special people” he says as he chops the carrots.I walk to the kitchen counter and pick a chopped carrot into my mouth.“ Tell who the special person is? I asked.“ She is sitting right in front of me chewing carrot in her mouth” he said.“ Are you kidding me? I asked.“ Why would I? He said while he stopped chopping and look into my eyes.“ I know I can never be that special woman to someone like you “ I said.“ What makes you think that way? He asked.“ Because you bought me to be your sex slave and I know the only thing pulling you back from turning me to your toy is your injured hand” I said.He step out of the kitchen and comes to me at the counter.He pulled me closer to him. “ Is that what you believe? He asked.“Isn’t that what most of the mafia do? I asked.“ Where did you get that impression from? He asked.“ Books and movies? I said.“ I want to treat you better? Not like a slave? I want to treat you l
I stare at her in surprise because I never saw this coming neither did I think she would want to stay with me after witnessing the last attack.I loved her so much and loosing her to one of my topmost enemy will be what be what I do not want to happen.I have never feared in my life like I got scared on the day of that attack, I have never surrender for the sake of anyone except her and my life is such a tough one, if I keep her , he r life will be at risk.I remove her hand from my body and pull her nose.“ I want to touch every part of your body, I want to wake up beside you all day , I want you to have my kids but one thing I do not want is break your heart or watch you cry because of my lifestyle, you have to go , away from me “ I said.She look into my eyes and held onto me , she slowly caresses my body down to my shaft and she look up to me.“ You are ready for me, you want me” she says softly.“ Stop” I held her hand and she didn’t stop instead she place her lips on my lips, she
Charlene.I opened my eyes and he had left. He left a note for me telling me he would be back soon.I waited hoping that he would arrive, he didn’t return and I began to panic,fear gripped me that maybe something had happen to him.I couldn’t sleep or eat, I just stood at the window waiting for him to arrive. Finally he arrived at about 10pm, I rushed out to him, I jumped at him , tighten my hand around his neck, he also wrapped his hand around me.“ Hey” he said to me while I was still in his embrace.“ I got scared that you are not coming back” I said.“ Ofcourse I will come back” he said and we walk into the house.We went into the bedroom, he sat down and pull me to his laps. He softly move his palms on my laps and look up to me, he kissed me.“Charlene, it’s dangerous around me” he said holding my hands.“ I know, you can teach me to be like our girls, I believe If to train me like your girls and men, I will be able to stay around you and also defend myself.“ I don’t want you to
ALFREDO.I opened my eyes and I realized I was tied to a chair and I try to recollect how I had gotten here then I remembered Charlene was taken away by God knows who.I began to struggle myself in the chair then the door open. There was a man standing in front of me with three men , he should be in his sixties.“Alfredo “ the man called,I looked up at him and I realized he was my father’s enemy before his death, he was one of those men I swore to kill if I ever get my chance to.He pulled a chair towards me.“ Where is Charlene? I asked.“ I was going to ask as well” he replied.“ Don’t even try to fuck with me! Ricardo! I yelled at him.“ Where is Charlene? I asked in a very hard tone this time.“ I was going to ask you as well where you have kept my daughter because as far as I know my information came from the right source that you were planning to take her far away from you” he said.“ I just heard you call Charlene your daughter or I didn’t hear correctly.“ You heard correctly
The following day.My men came to and tell me there is an auction the following day at the 24 bay on the ship.I told my men to keep investigating my enemies while some of my men should get ready to follow me to the Auction the following day.I picked my phone to alert Ricardo but then I change my mind because I had a different plan. I feel so restless not seeing my Charlene, I regret no listening to her that she doesn’t wanna leave me, I was only going to do what I thought was best for her protecting her, I should have just listen to her, I should have just think of looking out for her not push her away.This time I am not going to let go of her, I am going to let her stay with me. I couldn’t sleep all night , I couldn’t wait for the day to break. Immediately the to host day break we started preparing to go to the auction.RICARDO.I got information about an auction that was going to happen at Bay 24 on the ship.I called a meeting with my men , I told them to get ready to go to t
My men had their gun pointed at them while Charlene’s father men points their gun at my men.I walked to them and raise my hand up. We do not need to fight, we will come with you” I said.My men looked at me in surprise while I walk back into the car.I know my men were so surprised to see my reaction because they know I was supposed to revenge on Ricardo but me accepting to go with his men is risky.I will do anything for my wife. The convoy moves and it followed Charlene’s dad’s convoy.We drove into the compound and as Charlene looked out of the car she look back to me.“ Where is this? He asked.“We are here to have a talk with your dad” i said.“ My dad? You knew my dad died right ? She asked.“ Yes but he isn’t your father , he is your mom’s husband maybe if you meet with your father he will explain better to you” he said.“ Do you know the woman who kidnapped me was my sister?I asked.“ Martinez? Your adopted sister” he said .“ You know she told me and I never believed she an
He undressed me and took me to the bathroom, he bath me, I also bath him, he picked me up and took me to bed and we had sex.MATINEZ.I was so furious when my auction got disrupted by Alfredo, I was venting my anger at my men. I left and walk into my car angrily telling them to search for Charlene.I drove off in anger, I haven’t drove so far that a truck crossed me. Some men came out and they brought out gun. I also try to shoot but they over power me.They drag me into the car and deal a black cap over my head.After an hour they drag me out out of the car and the man yelled out.“ How dare you drag my daughter that way! The men became gentle with me.I was shocked when he said that. I was taken towards him, I could feel that I am in the presence of someone.“ remove the cap” he commanded.The men did as he was told, my eyes were blurr as the cap was remove from my head and I was surprised the man that had called me his daughter.“Matteo” I called out.If I can remember he used to be
Despite my fear, I can’t bring myself to go too far. Tears are streaming down my face as I scream uncontrollably. But no one can hear me with the hallway door shut.I keep crawling, and in the dark, my hand touches something in Alfredo's jacket … his gun.And it’s enough for me to make a split-second decision. One that I hope will ultimately save our lives. I grab the gun and pull the trigger. An ear-splitting bang alerts the whole household. Suddenly, all the lights come on in every room of the house, and I hear footsteps running up the stairs. I scream again, and Vanya appears at the door, fully dressed though his brown hair is slightly ruffled.“Charlene, where is Alfredo?” he asks, wide-eyed.But before I can respond, another gunshot resounds through the bedroom, making me shriek in terror. Maya hurries toward the bedroom door and yanks his gun from his belt. His face contorts in fury as he disappears into the room. I turn back to follow him, but I’m swept up from behind by strong
“I prefer it,” I reply curtly. “Who shot the cop,Sara? Was it you or Lance?”“How do you know it wasn’t your sister?” A smirk tugs at her lips.I shake my head. “Sonya wouldn’t.” But as soon as the words leave my lips, I realize just how little I truly know my own sister.“An eye for an eye.” The sly smile widens across Sara’s lips. “One family for another. You know as well as I do that Sonya was never raised in the rules of the Bratva like you and I.”The private room is filled with an uncomfortable silence, and the waiter’s footsteps echo as he enters. He looks nervously at us and realizes no one has even picked up a menu. He hesitantly asks if we’re ready to place our orders. No one wants to eat, so I order a bottle of vodka.“No one will want to associate with someone wanted by the law,” I break the silence. “Not for this. And if you goaded Sonya into doing this—”“I didn’t.” She stops me before I can finish my accusation. “That’s why I want to talk about a truce.”The waiter ente
Charlene smiles shyly and then focuses on her salad, spearing a piece of avocado with her fork. Her gaze falls on the lone brass key in the box, and I know she’s dying to ask questions.“Technically, we don’t own it yet,” I reply. “We’re negotiating the price, and then there’s closing. The couple that owns it are excited to retire early. None of their children are interested in running the place. It’s a good location.”“What about security?” she asks, eyeing the few diners seated at random tables.“The river protects one side, and security can stay in the inn. You don’t have to open it to the public. You’ll be safe here as long as you don’t forget who you are.”Charlene puts down her fork and looks around the charming antique interior with exposed beams and wood plank floors. A large stone fireplace crackles and fills the room with warmth. The walls are a mix of wood paneling and stone accents. In the corner is a bar stocked with local craft beers. Old, framed prints and maps of the a
Just like Alfredo, these people will praise me for my brutality toward my family.Could Alfredo ever escape what was fated to happen?Could I?I don’t wait for the morning or for Regina to say come in.I unlock the door and enter her room. The couture dress is balled up and thrown on the floor while Regina lies on her bed in her old clothes that she took from Dad’s house. Her earbuds are in, and she ignores me as I pace alongside her bed. Her eyes stay trained on the laptop screen as if there’s actually something absorbing on streaming. I sit down on the bed near her and close the screen.“What do you want?” she asks crossly.I sit up straight. “I want to tell you that I’m sorry for slapping you.”“Is that it?” Regina asks, sitting up and crossing her legs.I watch my tone. “Yes, I’m sorry I slapped you, but we couldn’t risk it last night.”She rolls her eyes and replies, “Of course,My dear sister Charlene couldn’t risk something .”I look away and can’t think of what to say.“They do
Stefan frowns, and a nagging feeling descends like a chill down my ribs, letting me know that something might be wrong.“Excuse me.” I leave them and search for Alfredo.I don’t like the look on Stefan’s face, and if he’s up to something, I want it stopped now. All I want is a joyful night without drama and violence, and I’m not about to see it ruined by teenage hormones.“Charlene, good to see you.” A large hand grips my upper arm, and Ivo greets me with a hearty hug. “May we speak?”Distracted by his greeting, I nod as he leads me into the ballroom and almost outside through the French doors. “This is an impressive showing. You’ve done well for your first full event as Andrei’s wife. Any news?”My lips form a thin line. “I don’t know anything about Sonya Gregory. As far as I know, she’s gone underground.”“Of course.” He strokes his bushy beard with his overgrown fingernails. “But there was something else. An unfortunate shooting?”“I believe my husband. I wouldn’t be here talking t
“Maybe this friendship with Zara is not a bad thing,” Sean replies. “There is an advantage to your wife learning how to be a prop wife. Which means you can start treating her like one. You’ve allowed her too much freedom.”I chuckle as I pour another. “I kept her locked in a bedroom.”“A bedroom for a queen with endless luxuries and wealth,” replies Sean . “You’ve spoiled her. And she knows she can use sex to manipulate you. There’s a part of you that is holding onto her too tight. If you hold onto a butterfly’s wing, it will tear when it tries to fly away. Only when you let go will it want to return.” Sean continues with a smirk on his lips. “Make Charlene think she’s crazy for wanting to leave you. You must be like mu father”“Never.”“You have little choice,Alfredo.” Sean looks at his glass before taking a sip. “You need to turn Charlene into a Brotherhood wife. Your mom hated your father, but she wanted for nothing.”“Except love,” I reply flatly.“You loved your mother, Alfredo.
I remember what he said when Regina was first brought here.“A brotherhood wife sleeps with him unless he decides otherwise.”“I didn’t plan to … I fell asleep.” I stand and navigate my body carefully around his. “I’m going upstairs to pack.”I don’t dare look at him as I hurry out the door, past the guard.My foot lands on the step, and I immediately run the rest of the way to our bedroom. I know he won’t let me leave, and I must be crazy to think otherwise, but I’ll try anyway. I don’t have my own luggage, so I search in his closet. That’s not all I find. Behind a heavy wool dress coat, there’s a gun cabinet. I stare at them in rows shiny black and terrifyingly cold.I cover them up with the coat again.I drag the first empty suitcase out and toss it onto the bed when Alfredo enters the room. He walks slowly to the bed and watches me as I throw an armful of dresses into the case.Where am I going to wear these things?Evening gowns made of silk and satin are too fancy for me to hide i
“I don’t know much about being a wife to a husband in the brotherhood,” I blurt out clumsily.Her gaze rests on the small diamond pendant around my neck, and she frowns ever so slightly. “Is that a gift from your husband?”My hand rests on it, and I nod.“Is it real?” she asks.I nod again. “I’m pretty sure all the jewelry he has given me is real.”“Foolish girl.” She smiles thinly. “All your jewelry should be appraised and then duplicated. Youneverwear the originals. I will give you the name of a shop. Very discreet. They will pay for them, and your husband will never know. Never let your husband pick your jewelry.”My eyes widen as if she’s talking crazy. “Then how do I ask for it?”She tsks like I’m a child. “You admire a piece or find a picture of something you like in an auction catalog. Place the page on his desk. He will buy it for you. Don’t let him give you anything you can’t sell.”A chill descends my spine at her words. She’s not telling me how to be a wife.She’s telling m
Charlene shifts in her seat, sitting at the end of the couch away from Sean.“What do we need to do to get better families on this list?” I ask.Sean stares at the screen. “We can offer a gift?”Charlene stares daggers at me. “Are you talking about auctioning off my sister?”Sean glances at Charlene and then focuses on me. “Perhaps there are better ways than using marriage? You’ve had mixed luck with matrimony so far.”I scowl at Sean. “Names? What about Sammie or Taras?”“He’s married to Eva, and the Taras were no fans of Algredo’s father. A rushed marriage isn’t going to mend a blood feud. Especially a marriage to a sister-in-law,” he replies quickly.I have to restrain myself from shouting at him. “I need a better name, Sean”He looks at me coldly. “Perhaps the girl has plans for her own life.”Instantly, I remember the day when Alfredo mom said something similar about Charlene.What if that woman you brought here also made promises that you are making her break?My voice lowers. “I