Suprised

                Stephanie’s POV

When we got to the bedroom it was actually quite nice.

The walls were gray and the bed was pretty big. To be honest I don’t think I’ll have a problem sleeping in here.

I walked over to the window and looked outside.

There was a large pool, a hammock on the patio, and basketball court.

“Nice place you got here,” I complimented.

“Thanks,” Ken mumbled. I turned around and saw him standing there shirtless, rummaging through his dresser.

I couldn’t help but stare at tattoos on his arms, and chest.

I also got a could look at his six pack abs, which look mighty fine on his body.

“Like what you see,” he chuckled.

I scoffed, “No I don’t.” I obviously liked the view, but I didn’t want him to know that.

I’m still mad about being sold to this jerk.

“Sure you don’t” he laughed, and slipped on a black V-neck.

I was going to say something but 4 guys, one of them being Dexter, came through the door with my stuff.

“Man this stuff is heavy,” Dexter huffed.

“Shut up Dexter. At least you’re not carrying her wardrobe,” one of the guys complained.

“Would all of you quit your whining,” Ken smirked, “You’re acting like babies.”

“You didn’t have to carry anything,” dexter whined.

Ken shook his head, and walked over to me. The guys set down my stuff, and looked at me.

“Stephanie these are my friends Dexter, Kai, AJ, and Cole,” Ken sighed.

He pointed to each of the guys and they all smirked at me, except for Cole who had an unamused look on his face.

“She is hot,” AJ smiled, and kissed my hand. Ken pulled me closer to him, and smacked AJ on the head.

“Watch yourself,” Ken warned. AJ smirked, and put his hands up in defeat.

I returned my gaze back to Cole who looks like he’d rather be dead.

“Why doesn’t he smile?” I whispered to Ken.

“Who Cole?” he asked, and I nodded. “Cole only finds amusement when pain is inflicted on an enemy,” he replied.

“That’s nice,” I sighed. Okay so don’t make Cole mad.

“Okay,” Ken began, “Unpack we’ll be downstairs.”

I nodded and watched as they filed out of the bedroom.

Once I was done unpacking everything I walked out of the room. Once I walked out I bumped into a wall…..never mind it was a chest.

“Watch where you’re going,” Cole growled.

“S-s-sorry,” I stutter. He just glared at me then walked away.

Dodged a bullet there. I decided to find my way around the house, which was a bad idea.

I got lost several times. This is stupid. Since I couldn’t find my way back to my room I sat on the floor.

“What are you doing?” a voice behind me chuckles. I turned around and saw Kai smiling at me.

“I couldn’t find my way around the house,” I sighed, “I got lost and frustrated so I sat down and waited to be rescued.”

“That's nice,” he laughed, “However, Ken wants to see you in his office so follow me.”

I nodded then stood up and followed him down a long hallway.

The hallway led to two big wooden doors. Kai knocked then walked in, and I followed closely behind him.

The office had a big desk in the middle of the room, with big windows behind it.

There were two chairs in front of the desk, then three chairs on each side of the desk along the wall.

“Look what I found lurking the halls,” Kai chuckled.

“Shut up,” I growled.

“Ooo feisty,” AJ chuckled. Ken scolded him which caused AJ to smirk.

“Where have you been?” Ken asked.

“I was exploring,” I sighed.

“Did you find your way around okay,” he smirked.

“Yeah,” I lied.

“Don’t Lie,” Kai laughed, “I found her sitting on the floor in the middle of the hallway by Dexter room.

She said she got lost and frustrated. So she sat down.”

This earned a laugh from everyone in the room but me. I felt really embarrassed.

Cole walked through the door, and sat in one the chairs along the wall.

“What’s so funny?” he asked.

“Oh Stephanie here got lost,” AJ laughed. Cole just rolled his eyes and leaned against the wall.

AJ, Kai, and Ken kept chuckling about me getting lost, but it got worse when Dexter walked in.

“Why is everyone laughing? What did I miss?”dexter asked.

“Stephanie got lost in the house,” AJ laughed harder as he said it.

It’s not that funny. Soon Dexter burst into laughter which caused all of the guys, but Cole, to laugh.

My embarrassment turned to anger, and I turned around and walked out of the room.

Slamming the door in the process. It wasn’t that funny.

I ended outside, and I decided to check out the hammock. I sat in it and looked at the sky. Why did I have to be sold?

I closed my eyes, and started thinking. However, my thoughts were interrupted by footsteps coming towards me.

I opened my eyes and saw Ken standing over me.

“Glad you found your way outside,” he smirked.

“Shut up,” I scoffed.

“You know,” he began, “You left before I had a chance to talk to you.”

“I’m sorry, but I don’t like being made fun of,” I huffed.

He rolled his eyes an continued.

“You need to get ready,” he stated.

“For what?” I asked.

“My parents are having a party and you’re my date,” he clarified.

“I don’t wanna go,” I huffed.

“You don’t get an option,” he glared, “So, go get in the shower, and wear something nice.”

After that he walked away, and I walked into the house.

I went upstairs and laid down on the bed thinking about how my life can get better when ken came in....

"Why aren't you dressed, I told u we where going to an occasion.' He asked 

"I am not attending that party and that's final u can't force me, " I replied

"What did u say" Ken asked in an angry tone... 

I said I am not attending that party and there is nothing u can do about......." She wasn't able to complete the statement when she felt a sting on her cheek and she rolling on the floor. He had just hit her 

"How dare you", who do u think u are to go against my order" he lifted her up by her hair and chocked her...... 

"Am sorry" I replied

"Now u have ten minutes to get ur ass into the bathroom and get ready or watch hell drop on earth for the first time " He growled to my face. 

"Am I clear " he asked

"Yes" I relied  

He Released me and I dashed into the bathroom and locked the door, sat on the floor and cried my heart out then I remembered I have just ten minutes to get ready......

Once I got out of the shower I changed into a long strapless red dress with some red heels.

I dried my hair and left it in its wavy state.

My make up was light and simple I applied some mascara, a little bit of eyeliner, and some foundation.

I walked out of the bedroom, and down the stairs only to be met by Ken, Cole, Dexter, Kai, and AJ all in tight button up shirts. They clean up nice.

Ken turned and looked at me and his eyes wandered over my body. All of their eyes went to my chest and I rolled my we all walked to the Black Escalade.

Ken, Dexter, AJ, and I got into the back seats, while Cole and Kai got in the front.

Cole started driving, and I awkwardly sat in between Dexter and Ken.

I decided to break the silence with a question that’s been bugging me.

“Are you all related?” I asked. They chuckled. Except Men who held a fierce look on his face..

“No we’re just really good friend. They’re like my brothers though,” Dexter replied. I nodded and looked at Ken.

“Do you have any siblings?” I asked.

“Yes I have an older brother Thomas,” he answered.

“Tommy,” Dexter and AJ chanted. Ken frowned, and looked out the window.

“How old are you?” I asked.

“I’m 22,” he answered, “Anymore questions?”

“Nope,” I replied.

“Good,” he smirked.

“Wait yes I do,” I smiled.

“What is it?” he sighed.

“So I’m new to this whole gang thing, and I was wondering,” I paused,”I’m I in danger?”

“No that's if u don't go against my rules,” Ken answered, “As long as you’re with me you’ll be safe.”

“Why is that?” I asked.

“I am one of the most feared Mafia leaders out there,” he smirked,”Only the stupid people dare to mess with me.”

“Okay then,” I mutter.

“We’re here,” Cole announced.

“Lets party,” Dexter cheered.

We got out of the car, and I looked at the big house in front of me.

“Jesus you guys must be billionaires,” I gaped.

"What did u expect,” Ken clarified. We walked into the house, and I was surprised to see everyone look so……classy.

“This is a party for old people,” AJ sighed.

“It always is,” Cole sighed.

“This is your parents house?” I asked.

“Yep,” ken sighed, “My mom is all about elegance and my dad doesn’t care what my mom does to the house. As long as she’s happy he’s happy.”

“Ohh,” I sighed.

“My baby,” a middle age woman called, and walked towards Ken.

The woman had brown eyes that went with her brown hair. She wore a long gold dress, that really made her stick out in the room. Stick out in a good way though.

“Hey mom,” Ken smiled.

“Aww my little K-K how are you baby?” his mom cooed.

Dexter, AJ, Kai, Cole, and I chuckled at his nickname. Ken turned toward us and glared.

“Mom I brought a date this time,” Ken smiled.

“Sweetheart you don't normally bring dates she must be special,” she paused, “Sadly, i hope she is not a floozy.”

“I’m his date tonight Mom,” Dexter laughs, and wraps his arm around Ken.

“Get off me,” Ken growls and pushes him away. We all laugh, and then his mom looks at me.

“Oh Hello,” she smiles.

“Hi,” I wave, and returned the smile.

“Mom this is Stephanie,” Ken smiled, “My date.”

“Hello Stephanie I’m Elizabeth,” she beamed, “You know you look familiar?”

“I do?” I question.

“She does?” Ken, Dexter, Kai, AJ, and Cole say in unison.

“Yes she does,” She replied,”Are you Christie Bank's daughter?” Ken’s eyes went wide.

“How do you know my mother?” I ask.

“Christie is one of my best friends,” she smiled, “She’s somewhere around here.”

Elizabeth looked around the room, then stopped. “Well if I find her I’ll tell her your here,” she stated,”Oh Ken your father is looking for you.”

“Okay,” Ken sighed.

“Anyway, I look forward to seeing you at our family dinner tomorrow Stephanie,” she smiled.

“Well I wasn’t invited,” I sighed, and looked at Ken. Ken rolled his eyes, then sighed.

“Stephanie would you like to go to the family dinner tomorrow,” he asked with hatred laced in even word...

“I would love that thanks for asking,” I replied lowly.

“Watch it,” ken whispered, and I nodded. After talking with his mom for a bit, she walked off to go mingle.

I didn’t realize that Cole, Dexter, AJ, and Kai had been dragged to the dance floor by some old ladies. I stood there next to Ken who was glancing around the room.

“So my mom knows your mom,” I sighed.

“What are the odds right,” he breathed.

“Yeah,” I paused, “You wanna dance?” He gave me a weird look then shrugged. I dragged him to the dance floor and he pulled me close.

“You’re not as bad as I thought,” I told him.

“Oh really,” he smirked.

“I mean you’re okay,” I smiled. He chuckled, then he looked over my head and sighed. “What is it?” I asked.

“My father is coming this way,” he sighed.

“Do you not like your dad?” I wondered.

“Oh I love my dad but,” he paused, “I know he’s going to lecture me about some of my previous decisions.”

“Hello son,” a deep voice boomed from behind me.

“Father,” Ken sighed. We stopped dancing, and I turned around to look at his father.

He was a middle aged man with brown hair, and blueish gray eyes. That’s where Ken got his eyes from.

“Well if it isn’t Stephanie Bank's,” his father smiled, “I haven’t seen you since you were 5 years old. What are you doing here with my son?”

“She’s my date,” Ken replied.

“Really?” he father asked,”Usually he doesn't bring dates .”

“ dad,” Ken sighed.

“Did he pay you to come here?” he whispered loudly, which cause Ken to roll his eyes.

Technically yes he did pay for me, but I was forced to be here.

“Sort of,” I smirked, as Ken sent me a death glare.

“I knew it,” his dad chuckled,”Ken tried to impress us with a sophisticated girl instead of a floozy.”

“I didn’t pay her,” ken growled,”She came voluntarily.”

“I was paid,” I chuckled, and Ken scowled at me.

“Well as much as I’d love to sit here and talk to you,” his father began,”I really need to speak to my son alone. Stephanie, if you want to go talk to your parents they’re in the kitchen with my wife.”

“Thank you Mr. Walter,” I smiled.

“Please call me Patrick,” he smiled. I nodded my head, then walked off to go find my parents.

Ken’s POV

As Stephanie walked away I realized how much trouble I’m in. Crap.

My father motioned for me to follow him, and we soon arrived in his office.

“I’m not happy with you Ken,” he growled.

“I know,” I sighed, and sat down in one of the chairs in front of his desk.

“Why did you fire Landon?” he asked angrily.

“Landon was getting old,” I replied,”I need young guys to make the drops. Landon wasn’t making the cut.”

"Landon has been in the gang since you were a child Ken,” he declared, “He knows the game better then any of us.”

“Look,” I huffed, “You run your gang, and I’ll run mine.”

“Well your running your gang wrong,” he growled.

“Sorry umm, who’s gang is at the top again?” I sassed, “Oh right mine.”

His jaw clenched, and he leaned back in his chair.

“Don’t forget who helped you get to the top,”he growled.

“Cole,” I added.

“No,” he argued, “It was me. If it weren’t for me, your little gang wouldn’t have made it as far as it has.”

“I beg to differ,” I retorted,”I worked my a*s off to get where I am today.

You’re just mad that my gang is better than yours, and your mad at the fact that you’re not at the top anymore.

No father likes to be upstaged by their son.” I stood up from my seat and walked toward the door.

“Don’t abuse your power Ken,” he warned,”Corrupt leaders can easily be overthrown.”

I growled then stormed out of the office.

Stephanis’s POV’

I was happily having a conversation with my parents, when I was pulled away from them.

I looked up to find the 6’3″ handsome jerk Ken.

“I was talking to someone,” I argued.

“I don’t care,” he growled.

He pulled me through dance floor, as he tried to locate the guys.

“Where are we going?” I asked.

“Home,” he huffed.

We found Cole getting his cheeks pinched by some old ladies, and Dexter getting his butt squeezed by another old lady.

Those two were the easiest to get away from the old ladies.

Kai and AJ weren’t as lucky.

“Alright you bags of dust hand over the men,” Cole growled.

I laughed quietly then hit Cole on the shoulder for being rude.

Cole turned toward me, and man if looks could kill i’d be six feet under right now.

I slowly moved behind Ken, in hopes that Cole wouldn’t kill me.

After a few attempts, Cole and Ken were able to pry Kai and AJ away from the old women.

We walked out to the car and we got in. The car ride home was silent, and the heat in the car made me sleepy.

When we arrived at the house, I got out and walked up the stairs.

When I got to the bedroom I grabbed some pajamas, and walked into the bathroom.

I changed into some sweatpants and a tank top.

When I walked into the bedroom, Ken was laying in bed, staring at the wall with a pissed off expression on his face.

Note to self don’t talk to Ken when he’s mad. I walked to my side of the bed, and crawled under the blankets.

Man is this bed comfy, but it still feels weird having someone else in the bed.

I feel Ken shift in the bed, then a hand drew me close and straddle me on the bed.... It was ken,

"How dare u tell my father that I paid u to follow me to a party" He growled

"Did I commit a crime telling the truth you paid me" I replied

The next thing I knew was that he hit me from that he beat me up I have never seen this side of ken before I begged him but he didn't listen I was weak from all the beating that I passed out....