Moxie"Don't be so mad at him. You haven't seen his worst, Maxi. Believe me, I have been with him since forever. Hating him gains you nothing. So tell me the name of your mom so we can help you find her."Hazel said, Yet I decided not to tell. If I did, there was a huge possibility that my relatives would tell my dad. I didn't know—maybe just maybe. My dad was a mafia boss, and he has extensive connections throughout the entire country, that's for sure. Although he hates my mom so much, that doesn't mean that he has no connection here. I still need to be careful."Actually, Hazel, back then, my dad just mentioned this province where my mom grew up, yet I didn't have a chance to know her name. I grew up hating my dad's second wife and brothers. Because all things regarding my mom were forbidden inside our house. I didn't bother to ask, for the reason of why would I bother for what? But when my dad forced me to marry someone I didn't even know, I ran. Though I didn't know where to go. W
Ice"Fuck! What the hell are you doing here?"Candice's face appeared when I drove off in my car into the dark side of the basement parking lot. The first thing I check is if there is a CCTV camera in the corner."Don't worry, I'll make sure that there is no CCTV if I approach you, Ice."I raise my eyebrow.Candice jumps in his car to his surprise while thinking, "What the hell is she doing? After she broke up with me?""One, yes, I still hate you and Carlo for hiding the truth. Two, I want to tell you that I am just acting earlier. I'm not breaking up with you. I just wanna make sure that if I run after my dad's burial, I want you to hide me somewhere. I don't want to be with Carlos and any of this stuff. I couldn't just do whatever they've been doing.""You think that I could hide you from your family? Candice, are you out of your mind? Carlo would surely flip the world to find you. And what do you think would happen if he found out that I was hiding you?""I thought you loved me! I
Moxie "Maxi, this is Axel; he is my friend, though he is 2 years older than me."The man named Axel lifted his hand to shake mine. He is kind of cute, from his messy hair to his huge torso. He is tan as well, but what I like most about him is his pointed nose.I shook my head. First Ice, then here is Axel. Why do I think that men in this province are kind of hot? Damn, what the heck am I thinking?"I haven't seen you before; are you Hazel's friend or new tenant?"Axel asked. I replied, "I'm their new tenant."I said, then Hazel whispered"I think that you two were the same age. I wonder, are you still a student?"I sigh; as of now, I don't care about my school. Besides my freaking wedding resume, school would be useless.I shrugged, "Since I ran away, maybe it's better not to think of it for now. I would live like it's the end of the world if my dad found me. I'm pretty sure he would lock me up until I was done marrying the guy they wanted from me."Hazel nodded her head."You're ri
Ice"What the hell are you two who have been thinking? Why did you swim without bringing anything? And to think that you were just wearing that? Damn! Hazel, have you seen those people staring at the two of you?""Relax, Ice, and I think our clothes are better than wearing revealing two pieces, right? I bet your frown face will worsen if that happens."Hazel said while the woman that I pointed at preached. I know that to my sister, no one would dare to be rude, but to her, I'm pretty sure the people had seen her puppy eyes due to her body.I clench my fist. I suddenly want to punch someone."Why are you staring at me like that? As I remember, I am not your sister. You don't have the right to preach to me."I smirk. I am thinking of a different kind of punishment."Wait a minute, I didn't expect you to be home earlier. Actually, I didn't expect you to be here until weeks or months later."Hazel asks. "Don't ask. Isn't it always annoying for you to be home often? Now that I have decide
Moxie I woke up early in the morning due to a loud bang in my room. As I check it, Hazel is standing there outside the door with a huge smile."Aww, I'm envious of you. You just woke up, but you are still beautiful with your morning messy hair."I forcedly open my eyes as I hear her say that. I was about to slip back inside to fix myself, but Hazel grabbed my wrist and dragged me somewhere. However, I see it's still inside the house. I guess we were heading up as we climbed the staircase located at the end of the hallway."Hazel, where the heck are we going? I still need to fix myself." I protest"Come on, Maxi, no one would have taken a glance at you today like my brother did, and since he's not here, you're free to be in a messy state. And wasn't I telling you you were beautiful, even though you just woke up? Don't think about that.""Why do I feel like you just said that to delude me into following whatever you wanted to do this early?"Hazel laughed. "Are you not confident that I
IceI immediately ran to slip inside our house. The whole boarding house is completely silent. I felt like a robber or something like that. Though I used to have this kind of feeling, damn, this is my house; I shouldn't feel this.For sure, 99 percent of the people inside are asleep now, and for sure, no one could see me sneaking inside. However, in the middle of the staircase, a girl sits there while repeatedly saying how hot this place is. Maybe my air conditioning was not enough for her.He quickly hid. As I noticed, it was Candice.He doesn't want to talk or even show himself; he's tired of answering questions like why he came back. I'm not that stupid to tell someone why I came back, of course. But I know that Candy is headstrong and annoying as hell. She may have suspected something.I get back in his car without anyone catching sight of me. Sighing and thinking about how he can talk to Maxi now if there's someone blocking the way there.Maybe I will be back tomorrow. If I push
MaxiI don't know why this man, I mean Ice, is helping me. We both know that her girlfriend would clearly need him.Plus, he's acting like a jealous boyfriend. For Pete's sake, I sucked up! I'm trying my best to stay away from him as much as possible. He was my cousin! That's why I'm doing this.Whatever feeling is starting to grow inside of me has to end now."Look, Ice, whatever you were thinking, cut it off. I don't care about you and your girlfriend. Even if I make out with you, it doesn't mean I liked you or what? What happened to us has to end now. Don't be too full of yourself.""Cut it off, lady, let go. I don't want to hear a thing coming from your sexy mouth of yours if you don't want me to shut it off using my own to cover it."I narrow my eyes.He sounded offended. Maybe I stomp his big ego."What are you looking at? I said, "Get in."I roll my eyes. Now his pissed. Hazel hooped in Axel's car, and then the man started the engine, so does Ice."Are you not going to accompan
Ice"Are you gonna let this happen, Ice?" Hazel asked while gazing over at the two people casually talking while getting inside the apartment."Well, tell me, what should I do?""Ice, but you know I like Axel, right?""He's too old for you.""And he's not old enough for Maxi? Hello, we're both almost the same age.""And why would you think that I care about her?"Hazel rolls her eyes."Well, believe it or not, I am too keen over things like this. In my opinion, you like her. Mean, like, like, well, that was I can see, but who knows, you already fell in love with her?""That's ridiculous. I don't even feel anything over Candy. Even if I ask about her marriage, for me, she was just a job. What were you thinking I could feel over a woman that I barely know?"I shake my head at my sister's fatty brain. But she just smirked and said,"Oh god, they kiss..."I instantly turn to Maxi, where she's still talking with Axel, and Hazel laughs."See? That's what I'm saying. You were acting weird wh
MaxiI feel like freedom after Hazel goes. I left alone, so I immediately dove into my room.This is the first time that I have stayed in this apartment and felt freedom, because since the first day, if it was not Ice, Hazel would come to visit me. Like, what the heck... Aren't they having other things to do in their lives?But after how many hours of laying in bed? I find it hard to sleep. So I stand up to make some milk or something that could make me feel sleepy. But I stop for a moment when I hear someone walking downstairs.Is there possibly someone sneaking inside my apartment? I walk very slowly to hide at the back of my door and grab something that I can use to protect myself. Although I know how to fight, I am not sure if I can survive if there are more than one. I'm still a girl, and if it's a robber or some bad guy who's for sure looking for me,.Wait? What if it is indeed one of my father's minions? What would I do?I shook my head... I have to fight for my freedom, ugh. I
Ice"She's just a friend, baby. I promise that nothing is between us."I heard the other side sigh. Indicate that she's maybe super mad or doesn't care about it."You don't have to explain. I don't care anyway. I just want you to ask your sister to go home. I know that you sent her here. She's maybe busy at school, and asking her to be here is too much."I sigh... "Okay, if you want to send my sister home, maybe send a professional guard or someone?"I said in determine. Though I know that she would be furious, I know it's out of my league, but I can't help thinking that maybe Axel visited her and she fell for that man more. Damn! I don't want to think anymore."What the hell are you thinking, Ice? That's absorb! You're neither my boyfriend nor my friend. So why would I allow you to do that?"I tilt my head, and Jo shouts again that the food is getting cold if I don't come down. And I feel worse every time Maxi hears that."Damn it, Ice! Send your sister home now or else!""Fine, I
IceThe time I landed in Italy, Josephine, one of my friends, and an agent slash mafia mole like me welcomed me outside the airport."Damn Ice, you look hotter than the last time I saw you!"I shook my head. Her long straight hair was in a ponytail, she was wearing fitted high-waisted black leggings, and her top was a jacket. She's a black American, yet she grew up here. Like me, she's a good agent as well. More action than talking like me; that's why we've been friends. I guess the same feathers flock together."So what are you going to do here, knowing that the person you were looking for is not here?"I sigh; maybe Ryan should inform her already."Ryan told me everything. Are you ok?"I roll my eyes."What exactly does that bastard say? Ugh, let me guess?"I raise my eyebrow as I ask that.Jo laughed. "Don't laugh; whatever he says is just a part of his stupid imagination. I have a girl, yes, but she's not Candy anymore,and I tell you this, she'll never be.""It sounds intriguing
Ice"Damn it! How can I fucking call you if you change your fucking number?""I'm sorry I panic. I found out that one of my brother's partners is looking for me. I read my brother's message that I should hide very well if I want to live longer. I shouldn't trust you because the person that my brother was talking to is none other than your boss. But in a second thought, maybe if he finds out that you were helping me, he will surely be mad at you. So I decided to tell you. Because whether you like it or not, you have to help me."I close my eyes in frustration. This girl knows how to stir up my anger. Every fiber wanted to kill her in this instance. If she's not innocent, And not until she gave me the files that I needed could I do anything."So, are you going to help me? Because I can't stay any longer in your dormitory. There are so many people you know, the chances of someone recognizing me are higher if I stay there. I don't want to take the risk."For a second, I thought that she w
Ice Everything was perfect until she came into my life. My life is already planned. But now I have to revise it again. However, it surprised me that I am completely ok with it.But I guess it would not be easy. But I can see through her eyes that she's lying. How could she lie to a well-trained mafia assassin slash agent like me?She like someone? damn it! She almost got me for a moment. Yet as I see the fear in her eyes, I think again.She's obviously lying. But why? Did she hate me that much? or she's not indeed not attracted to me?"Now that you know, can you leave me alone?""Do you think I would leave just because you say so? Maxi, you still didn't know me. I have a very long patience toward something or someone I really like. 'Giving up' couldn't be found in my dictionary. Suit yourself, baby, your stock with me."Maxi is stepping backward while moving forward."Relax, I'm just teasing you.I won't force you if you don't want to, baby."My phone rang; it's Tiago, so I turned aro
MoxieMy whole body is aching. It seems like I did a lot of exercise last night.The sun is hitting me. It's not that hot yet enough to wake me up. The smell of the ocean nearby was in the air.What the hell did I do again yesterday to possibly end up feeling this kind of pain?"Good morning, sunshine!"Ice voice straightens me up in bed. He has this smile that he doesn't always wear.Wait, we fought yesterday, so what the hell has he been doing in my apartment?"How's your sleep, baby? Do you even have the guts to stand up naked in front of me? Was last night not enough?"To my horror, as I took a glimpse of my body, I was indeed naked, like he said."Fuck you, Ice! Get out of my apartment!"I shout from the top of my lungs."Fuck me? Yes, maybe if you just remember how you fucked me from night till dawn, maybe yes, I was fucked."Ice said, smirking while walking toward me. A tray of food was in his hand, while I, on the other hand, was flustered to cover my body."Don't come near me
IceI spit on those thugs who were now lying on the ground of the bar. No one called the police or something; maybe it was because he was indeed the owner of this bar. He may instruct his minion not to call anyone who could help me.I smirk... What they didn't know is that I could fight so well that even if a group blocked my way, I could easily take them down. I'm not a top agent 'Spider' for nothing. Plus the everyday training inside the 'Heart Steel' Mafia group to remain the second commander of Tiago, these thugs were nothing compared to me. They were just low-class scumbags.I dragged Maxi out of the bar as I saw her getting worse. The drugs are slowly entering her body. I can tell that by looking at her face and the way she's shifting.I was amazed that despite the drugs she takes, she can still rely on me. As a normal person, she's long gone naked now.I know this kind of drug makes a person hungry through sex. Those scumbag! I guess it's much better to kill them all at once so
Moxie"Have you seen what I can do to a man I don't like?" I said, annoyed. The liquor Axel and I had drunk did a great job. I stumble on my feet and almost barely see anything. However, I know Ice's seductive voice very well.I can even catch a glimpse of Ice's smile. "Yes, I wonder why you wouldn't do that every time I annoyed you. As I remember, I did irritate you from the moment we met."He said, If I was in the right state, maybe I should have thrown him on Mars. He's the last person on earth I want to see, but to my luck, he's in front of me."Great! Where is Axel?" I said. If he thought that I would come with him, he was so wrong. Enough is enough. I'm done with his craziness."You wouldn't come with him ever, Maxi."I gritted my teeth in frustration."Aren't you understanding? I don't want to see you, so not talking to you is including that damn sentence.""I understand; I just don't care about it. Like I said, we have to talk. What do you want me to do to tame you?"I closed
Ice"What the hell are you up to, Ice? You see, what have you done? What are you going to do now? You're such a tweak douchebag. If you want to join or swim, all you have to do is ask. What is happening to you? Don't you dare lie to me, Ice. I know you have a huge crush on Maxi. But what I don't get is why are you acting like that? Never say that you're trying to be loyal. I know that you have lots of flirts on your phone. You like her yet trying to push her? What the heck, Ice?"Hazel, we're keeping on preaching until we reach our home. While I was asking myself why I act too protective toward Maxi, This is not me. I was born with an iron heart. I don't have an answer for Hazel either. Maybe this is just lust, like what I felt toward her from the first day I saw her.Now seeing her with another man makes me confused."Ice you back!" Candice walked faster. While Hazel stomps her feet, heading through her room,"We need to talk, Candy."Thank God, mom and dad were nowhere to be found.