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Mafia's Marriage Contract A Beautiful Monster
Scarlett wakes up early. Or rather, she barely slept the night before. Her mind is jittery with what Ryder is planning to do. She can’t help but feel ominous about his ‘sleuthing’. Is he gonna torture someone? Or kill a person? The mafia men aren’t very forgiving when it comes to their enemies…Her phone beeps. It’s a message from Ryder.“Meet me at the cafe at the 25th street,” she murmurs. “Come alone.”She quickly freshens up and heads out. Thankfully, Hector and his cronies are busy with Elle so she didn’t run into anyone on the way. She quietly steps out of the house and heads towards 25th Street. There’s a small cafe at a corner but to her surprise, it’s not open yet. Scarlett frowns. She tries to peek through the window but there’s no one inside either. Where can he be?“Aye girlie, ya got any puffs?”Startled, Scarlett spins around to find a shabby man in his seventies. The man has shaggy white hair and he’s wearing a half torn hat. His shirt is in tatters and he stinks of al
Mafia's Marriage Contract The Doctor
“Why so shocked, kitten?” He purrs at her. There are blood stains on his face and clothes, making Scarlett shiver in fear. The corpse of the homeless man is lying behind him while the woman is standing there, deadpan. Scarlett can’t look away, her heart thumping hard.This is the true face of Ryder. The face of a killer.“I am a killer, kitten,” he says as if reading her mind. “I told you already.”“You…you said you only kill when it’s necessary,” she whispers. “This…this is…”“He was a r*pist.”The woman who was standing by the corpse, speaks up. Her eyes are devoid of all emotions. She steps forward to address them.“This guy was r*ping homeless women,” the woman reveals. “There are no laws here, no authorities so many men like him abuse women like us here. He r*ped me last night so I came back here to kill him. Unfortunately, he was too strong for me to handle. But this man saved me.”She turns to Ryder and bows in gratitude. “Thank you,” she sobs. “Thank you so much!”Scarlett is
Mafia's Marriage Contract More than you can imagine
This is awkward, Scarlett thinks. She peeks at Ryder who seems to be nonchalant. Her cheeks redden whenever she thinks of what happened. More than two weeks have passed since ‘that’ incident and yet, the awkwardness remains. That night, Scarlett impulsively kissed Ryder. It wasn’t just a peck but an intense, passionate kiss. His lips moved in sync with hers and she moaned when his tongue brushed her. He tasted her softness, the light scent of her shampoo drove him crazy. Scarlett pulled him closer, frenzied by his charm. He snaked his arm around her thin waist while his other hand played with her hair. The whole atmosphere was heating up and Scarlett felt an unfamiliar heat in her stomach. She wanted him closer, in a more intimate way. There was an urgent need in her that night and the kiss was proof of it. Slowly, Ryder broke the kiss. Scarlett’s cheeks were flushed red and she was a little dazed. At that moment, she waited for him to take an initiative but to her surprise, he sh
Mafia's Marriage Contract The Jail
The topmost floor of the skyscraper is empty and dark except for one room. A scenic view of the city lies ahead, the lights from the buildings nearby twinkling against the black sky. Ryder’s gaze is unfocused, his thoughts unraveling in front of him. He sits back on his chair, thinking hard of his words to Elle.Yes, he loves Scarlett. It’s not an infatuation nor is it something which sprung out of nowhere. For the past three years, he kept a careful eye on her and she didn’t even know it. He sent his underlings to that jail to train her and Kat even hacked into the system so that they could keep an eye on Scarlett. Ryder looked through every footage, saw her every move with interest. He assumed she’d not survive.But she beat the odds and defied his expectations.His lips break into a smile as he recalls the first time she intrigued him.…*Three years ago*“Remind me,” Kat begins. “Why are we keeping an eye on this girl?”“Granny’s orders,” Ryder mutters as he leans forward to study
Mafia's Marriage Contract Embrace
Betty the maid scurries toward her mistress’ bedroom and fervently knocks on it. Scarlett opens the door, confused. “What’s wrong, Betty?” She frowns. “Why do you look so-” “Madam, Mr. Hawkins is here!” She squeaks. Hector? Scarlett’s nostrils flare at the mention of his name. She takes a deep breath and composes herself. “Tell Hector that I’m busy-” she begins but Betty shakes her head. “Not Mr. Hector Hawkins! Troy Hawkins.” Scarlett’s eyes widen in shock. Troy? Her heart jumps in joy. Troy finally came to meet her! Other than Amelia, he was the only one who treated Scarlett with kindness and they were very close. He was just a scrawny fifteen year old when Scarlett was arrested but he must have grown now. “Madam, you look a little pale,” Betty frowns but Scarlett is too excited. She rushes out of her room and heads downstairs to the living room only to find Troy standing there. To her surprise, he even brought Amelia with him. She’s still catatonic and is staring at the
Mafia's Marriage Contract The bald man
Kat is in the classroom, listening to the teacher intently. Behind her, Troy is staring at her back, wondering why this girl avoids him so much. He can’t help but notice her more now. Earlier, she used to be one of those hundreds of people whose face he didn’t bother to remember but ever since their encounter that day, he keeps on repeating her words in his head.Does she truly not care for him? The entire school runs after him and this girl just doesn’t care.Unbeknownst to him, Kat is inwardly sighing. She knows fully well that Troy is staring at her and that’s gonna be a problem. The last thing she needs is attention from him. Her job is to keep an eye on him, not be his friend.“Alright class!” The teacher exclaims. “It’s time for the term project. This is gonna be a big one. I’ve chosen your partners for the project and you guys will be working with each other for the rest of the year on this. You guys also need to sit together from now on so please change your seats after the pa
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Scarlett is waiting in the living room, anxious. Her mind is fraught with what Elle is up to and no matter how much she thinks, there’s no other way but to enter that building and find out what her stepsister is up to.It’s past 12 AM and Ryder is still not home. The household staff have gone to their quarters, leaving Scarlett alone in that part of the mansion. She’s dressed in a simple black night robe but sleep evades her. She sighs and sits back on the couch, thinking when she hears someone clicking on the passcode.Ryder enters the mansion and is surprised to see Scarlett still awake. He’s about to ask why she’s not asleep yet when suddenly, something in his pocket vibrates.Scarlett speaks up. “Listen, I need to-”But Ryder holds up his hand and shakes his head. He gestures to her to be quiet and takes out a small device from his pocket. Scarlett is puzzled when he holds up the device which is blinking a red light. Ryder scans the mansion. The device is blinking rapidly as he ne
Mafia's Marriage Contract A Warm Welcome
“Someone seems to be in a grumpy mood!” Ryder happily exclaims much to Scarlett’s annoyance. She scowls at him and fastens her seatbelt.That morning, she woke up in Ryder’s arms which shocked her. The pillow barrier was gone and she was tangled up with him. Furthermore, the incident from the night before flashed before her eyes and she yelped in shock. Ryder, on the other hand, is completely amused by her reactions. He teased her all morning which only made her blush harder.“One more word and I’ll-” Scarlett starts to warn but Ryder cuts in.“Kiss me?” He teases her. “Please do so-”Scarlett pushes him away which makes him pout.“And here I thought that my wife caught a glimpse of my excellent kissing skills last night!” He sighs out loud. “You can’t even hide that mark properly.”“Y-you bit me too hard!”Scarlett tried to use concealer to hide the love bite on her neck but to no avail. She ties her scarf tighter, hoping no one will see it. She’s dressed in a soft beige suit which
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Mafia's Marriage Contract Epilogue
*Three years later*Ryder is in the study, intently reading the books sprawling in front of him. He’s completely absorbed in them, memorizing every bit of detail.“Feed the baby every two to three hours,” he murmurs. “Change diapers after four to six hours. Where’s the part on how to help with digestion?”Ever since Scarlett announced her pregnancy, Ryder has been extremely cautious of her every need. Whether it’s at day or night, he’s ready to get her anything, do anything she wants. She has the strangest cravings especially at night so Ryder stocked the fridge with everything she might want. From pineapples dipped in tabasco sauce to even bananas on pizzas, there isn’t anything he left out.“Ryder!” Scarlett’s voice comes from their bedroom. Instantly, he drops the books and runs to help her.“What is it?” He asks. “Is it ice cream? Or do you want strawberries with mustard again?”Scarlett blinks at him in surprise before bursting into laughter. “I just wanted to ask which color do
Mafia's Marriage Contract Finally Free
A soft breeze is flowing by, making the colorful flowers sway like delicate ballerinas. The vast garden has been set up with several mahogany benches. Every bit of the garden has been neatly trimmed and roses of all colors have been planted along the entrances to add a natural sophistication.The entrance is made of an arch with green leaves and twigs elegantly entangled together. A scent of fresh flowers and soil is enchanting the guests who have arrived. The groomsmen are busy showing the guests to their seats. They didn’t invite a lot of people but a large chunk of the guests are Ryder and Scarlett’s old friend who are indebted to the couple for their inherent kindness.In the midst of the picturesque garden is a breathtaking altar crafted with scarlet and vermillion flowers of all kinds. Set against the vibrant sunset, the arch is softly glittering in the multicolor hues as it stands on sturdy pillars. The flowers are soft, yet fiery, blooming vibrantly like flames. The gentle bre
Mafia's Marriage Contract Alone
*One month later*Everyone is tense. Scarlett is standing still while Kat keeps on rubbing her back to reassure her that it will be fine. Troy is there as well along with Jim and Jeremy who are equally worried. Sitting on a wheelchair is Miranda, who’s weak but hopeful. They’re all standing outside a room, separated by a glass window. On the other side are Ronan and a pair of nurses with Ryder. Ryder is sitting still on a bed, his eyes still covered with bandages. His heart is racing and he’s taking several deep breaths. Ronan slowly undoes the bandages to reveal Ryder’s closed eyes.“When I count to three, slowly open your eyes,” he instructs. “Very slowly, alright? Don’t get too excited.”“Got it.”“1…2…3…”Ryder slowly starts to open his eyes. Scarlett holds her breath, her heart still. Every second feels long and torturous as she watches Ryder opening his eyes until finally, they’re fully open. For a moment, no one speaks. Ryder is simply staring into space, not saying anything.
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Ryder is rushed to the hospital, his eyes still bleeding. Scarlett, Troy, and Jim are pale faced as Ronan takes a look at Ryder’s state.“His eyes won’t even last a month!” Ronan tells them. “He has been under too much stress. We must operate on him, but there’s no donor-”“There is!” Scarlett declares. Everyone stares at her in shock when she points at Elle’s corpse which is lying on another bed.“Her blood type was B negative and she died just today,” Scarlett goes on. “I’m sure she can donate.”Ronan, Troy, and Jim are astonished. Did Scarlett plan all this by herself?“We’ll need permission from her family-” Ronan begins but Scarlett is already prepared. She takes out a permission form for organ donation.“I’ve already signed it,” she states. “As her only family member, I give you the full authority to donate all her workable organs. Now, give her eyes to my husband. Now!”…He tries to move his eyelids but the agonizing pain is weakening him. There are muffled sounds around him,
Mafia's Marriage Contract The Final Battle (8)
Elle cries in agony as Vincent’s men beat her up. Scarlett is kept in a corner, bloody but untouched. Vincent knows that as long as Ryder has the evidence against him, he can’t hurt Scarlett, but Elle is a different issue.“Please!” Elle begs. “I-I swear I’m pregnant-”A guard kicks her so hard that her rib cracks. Vincent holds up his hand and the guards stop beating her. They’re in a soundproof room which doesn’t let any sound escape nor come in. This is a special room designed for his hostages and Vincent loves to torment them here.“That last baby,” he sneers at her. “Was it also a sham?”“I…” Elle has no words. Vincent takes out another document which has pictures of Elle and the bald man together in bed. She squirms at the sight of them.“It was his, wasn’t it?” Vincent shouts at her.Elle only whimpers in pain. “I loved Hector!” She lies. “I-”“You had that man kidnap me so that you could have Ryder to yourself,” Scarlett speaks up. Vincent turns to her.“What did you just say?
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The vans stop at the bottom of the hill and everyone starts to climb on foot. They’re all wearing green and brown jackets to camouflage themselves. The men have split into two groups: one is being led by Ryder and Troy while Jim is infiltrating the hill from the other side. They slowly crawl to the top until they spot a heavily fortified gate which has electrified barbed wires on top. A pair of armed guards are standing at the front while there might be more at other entry points. Ryder motions Troy and his men to wait while he goes around the building.He quietly crawls in the bushes, keeping an eye on the gates from afar. The stream seems to be leading to another entry point where there are a few guards who are carrying food and supplies inside. Ryder waits and observes them to memorize their movements. There are around four guards out of which two are carrying the boxes while the other two are keeping an eye on the surroundings. There are CCTV cameras around the building too.Ryde
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Scarlett slowly opens her eyes. Everything is blurry and her head is heavy. The left part of her neck is throbbing hard. She winces as she lifts her neck up to take in her surroundings.The place she’s in is windowless with only one door at a corner. The walls are of a pasty yellow color, the paint peeling off in many places. She can hear the faint sound of water running somewhere and she can sniff the scent of wet petrichor in the air.A hill, she deduces. She must be somewhere near a hill which has a waterbody. Scarlett looks down and is relieved. They took off her jacket but she still has her shirt on. The button Kat gave her is still stitched on it.The door opens and a thin figure walks in to gloat at her.“You!” Scarlett barks at Elle. Elle merely smirks.“Hello, sis,” she grins. “Long time, huh?”Scarlett only glares at her in fury. The sight of Elle’s happy face makes her want to throw up. Seeing this woman gloating is making her skin crawl.“You’re really now out in the open,
Mafia's Marriage Contract The Final Battle (5)
Elle pulls out a large garbage trolley and with great difficulty, shoves Scarlett into it. She’s already wearing the garbs of a cleaning lady and covers Scarlett’s unconscious form with several bags. She puts on a mask and slowly pushes the trolley out.A guard is indeed standing there. He spots the cleaner coming out of the toilet and is about to approach her but he’s blocked by a group of men who are coming out of the men’s toilet, chatting loudly. Taking her chance, Elle pushes the trolley, walking far away. The guard doesn’t follow her, distracted once again when his phone rings.Elle pushes the trolley outside the restaurant and keeps on pushing it until she reaches an alley. Sliding the trolley into the alley, she quickly pushes it till she reaches a black van. Several men come out of it and they take out Scarlett’s body and shove her into the back of the van.“Let’s take her to Vincent’s hideout,” Elle instructs. “Ryder and his men will swarm the place soon.”“Yes ma’am!”She g
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*A Few hours ago*The car is slowly backing out of the mansion. Scarlett’s eyes are fixed on it, her feelings mixed between dread and a strange happiness. She’s dreading that she may never see her home again while she’s also happy because she can return Ryder his life back.How many years has he been suffering like this? It pains her heart to see him hide his pain. He smiles to mask the torment he’s suffering inside, his love for his family greater than any desire for vengeance. It’s ironic, she ruefully thinks. There was a time when she was fixated on vengeance. All she wanted was to destroy the Hawkins family and wipe them off the earth. Her longing for revenge would have blinded her if Ryder hadn’t entered her life. The freedom she seeked was in front of her all along.Yes, she feels free when she’s with him. He makes her heart beat like crazy and eases her mind. Every moment with him is filled with happiness and despite the dangers which loomed around them, for the first time in
