Dante's POV.
Being the capo of the biggest mafia in New york had it's ugly side which i tried to run away from, but fate can only be delayed not denied. Being cold without an ounce of emotion was something every capo of a mafia gang must possess cause it can be a window for weaknesses to be shown. That's why i don't show emotions, hell why i can't afford to be in a relationship. I don't need a woman right now that would be weak and fragile, they are just good distractions nothing more. Looking down at the lifeless body i just unalived, i could only think about how death was the only way out for traitors like him who ratted us out to the rival gang. The mafia was big on family however, there was no mercy for traitors in the family. I threw the dagger i'd used alongside my shirt that was stained with blood into the trash bin as i make my way to my office in the warehouse. My cartel had the biggest shipmemt for armmos and. i had clubs,casino and hotels around italy, the united states especially New york to cover up my mafia affairs in the state cause i wouldn't want to kill people for meddling in my business. Shutting the door behind me, i walked towards a mini closet i had in my office where i kept extra shirts and pants for occasions like this. I slipped into the black shirt as i make my way towards my chair to continue the paper work i had to do on one of my shipmemts coming to newyork. Thirty minutes gone into the paperwork, someone barging into my office disrupted my thought and work altogether as if on impulse i brought out my gun preparing to put my bullet through the fucker's head for barging in unanounced. “Woah woah, calm down big man” Luca said, the man who has grown to be more than a best friend into the brother i never had. Luca was my right hand man i trusted him with my life and i know he has my back the same way i do for him. “Son of a bitch” I muttered lowering my gun back into it's holster “Come on man, are you really just going to keep killing people like you are on a killing spree on something” He said whilst making his way to the chair across me. I stopped what i was doing slowly taking my gaze to meet his “Don't look at me like that, i was just stating facts” “You barged into my office unannounced and you ask why i almost put a bullet through your head?” I asked looking at him dead in the eyes. “You are lucky you are my best friend” I said returning my attention back to the paper work that was stressing me out already. “What got you so worked up and cranky” Luca said from across me. “Nothing” I said matter of fact “Nothing really?” “Dude your face looks like you could murder someone” he said like he just figured me out “Isn't that what i do?” I said still not taking my eyes off the papers in front of me. “stop being a caveman, you've been locked in all week"He said like he was my mother or like he could read my mind. I ignored him already knowing where this is going to “You need to be laid real quick man” “really?” I scoffed Thinking about it, i haven't been laid in a while, that random mindless fuck could help ease my frustration And i knew who could help ease it off for me. “It's been a while since we hit Lux, what do you say let's pay them a visit tonight” “Maybe” I said with indifference “ Maybe? We are so going tonight, you better get ready. You need to blow off some steam” I would never admit it but he was right, i needed a little break. Lux was part of the clubs i own in new york, i would have had a reason to visit there anyways cause there had been an interruption in the operation. I had to see the manger and follow up on the latest change and for him to fill me in on the latest operational change. “We would leave as soon as i'm done i have unfinished business there anyway” I said still deep in my work. “That's more like it man” He said cracking up a smile. We'd gotten to the club later that night, i went straight to the VIP section where the office was to sort out some recruitment and changes done recently. After having a brief meeting with my men at the club manager i put in charge, i stepped out from the office to have a look at the club activities and to oversee the night life when my eyes landed on a certain brunette sitting by herself at the bar,She looked so pure in contrast to my tainted and dark self, her skin glowed under the light. All i coulf think of was how she fit into the image of an angel. From the way she's slumped on the chair i could tell she was drunk already. I wondered what she was doing here cause clearly it doesn’t look loke she fits into this life, I watched a man make his way towards her saying only God knows what to the girl that made her have that uneasy look and shift uncomfortably on her sit. I really did not know what got into me but i found myself walking towards her, taking large strides towards her. “Get your hands off her, except you don't want them again" i said with so much anger but i still made i did not loose my calm demeanor. She stared at me looking flustered, she's even more pretty upclose. Fuck! I can't be thinking about her, maybe i'm just sexually frustrated like luca said cause i can't be attracted to her. “And who are you, her boyfriend?” The fucker had the guts to speak, if there's one thing i can’t tolerate is men who can't take No for an answer and think forcing themselves on women is the way out. Without thinking about my next action, i yanked her into me and i was so damn right her skin was so soft against my rock hard body, her body felt right in my embrace. I brought out my gun sending two bullets to the fuckers head. The music was loud so the sound of gun being fired wasn't heard and apart from that i owned the club and i'd do as i please. I tugged her close to me and led het out of the club “Go home” I told her already sensing her uneasiness “Uhh” She whispered looking at me confused at what just unfolded. “Go home” With that i turned back heading straight back into the club but stopping at the entrance to tell the bouncer to ensure she gets into a cab safely. When i entered back into the club, i ordered two of my men to clean up the mess and dispose the body. I needed to release and stop thinking about a certain brunnete. “Katrina in my office now!” I said to her, she was one of the strippers that worked in the club and she had been my go to anytime i needed to tend to my needs. “Are you alright dante” She said in a sultry man ‘It's Sir Marino to you” I've never mixed business with pleasure and i won't start now. “Strip” I said with just one command. “Get on the table now!” she did, baring her ass to me, with each thrust i wished it was a certain brunette that was here. It was better i forgot and not welcome any form of attraction, Women like her makes one weak and i wouldn't even think twice killing her if she had trespassed. I was only attracted to her body nothing else just Lust. When i was done, i cleaned my self with a towel and then tossed it to her leaving her in to sort herself out, i headed straight to the door makong my way out of the club. I already had enough for the day, i made my way to my ferrari that was in my personal parking lot in the club, i pulled out of the parking lot into the dark and cold night as i drove back to my penthouse. What a night it has been.Olivia's POV I woke up hungover from the excess alcohol i'd consumed last night, My head was really throbbing so bad. I laid back in bed with a sigh back to reality with my problems. Ava's way of getting through things was different for me cause after the alcohol i'm back to the thoughts of my dad wanting me back home. Speaking of Ava i'd not spoken to her since i left the club last night hell i couldn't even remember what really happened all i know was….. Oh my God!! Yesterdays event came crashing like they'd just poured a bucket of water on me. I remember a guy was killed by my saver last night. I could not help but think how he was mysterious yet his presence held power and the fact that he looked like a greek God was alluring and fascinating. I shouldn't be having this thoughts for a stranger i did not know, Apart from that he looked dangerous and for my own sanity i didn’t want anymore drama. My phone ringing disrupted my thought, reaching for it on the night stand my face w
olivia's POVMy day off from the whole hospital work went by quickly as it came,I was already stressed from the clinical routine,emergency surgeries, having to keep up with my health and calming my nerves by just remembering the fact that i have to meet with my father this weekend. I was presently preparing for the second surgery of the day, a minimal one which isn't supposed to take all day probably few hours though. With one last stride i headed straight towards the surgical unit, taking off my wrist watch and putting on my surgical cap. On getting there i met Bryan in the scrubbing room, apparently he is also going to be part of the team that would be performing the surgery. For a doctor, bryan was a talkative and he just riles me up anytime i see him“Olivia!” He called, staring at me as i made my way to the scrubbing area. “i didn't know you were going to be part of the team performing the surgery” He said scrubbing his hands. “I myself didn't know” I said trying to ignore hi
Dante's Pov"Mama i'm fine” I said yet again to my mother, she worries alot and i get it she doesn't like this life of guns and criminal activities but it’s my life now,matter of fact it’s who i am now. Growing up, My dad trained me with guns and rifles when i was just thirteen, he would remind me how i would one day take over the mafia and i will have to command respect amongst my men that being all nice would only get me killed. Before he died he was not the best father but still i respected how he controlled and ruled the mafia. “Dante, i only want the best for you and this guns are not” she said with worry written all over her face. “Maybe i would have listened to you 23 years ago but now it's too late” I said whilst making my way to the coffee machine“I just want you to be safe, i want to die a happy woman knowing you are safe and you won't die from bombs like your father”“Mama i'm fine i promise and i'm handling it well” “You don't have to worry about me and No you aren't d
Dante's POVLuca was currently sitting in my office, we were trying to find loopholes and see how we could avoid this while shitshow. “Your father really did a thing you know” Luca said stroking his jaw. “He knew his son so damn well”“I don't know what to do” i spat “I'm not even capable of loving anyone talk more of having an heir” i said matter of fact“I can't expand my territory or build alliance with the chicago mafia because of some dumb arrangement my father put in place!”“Relax dante, we can always find a way out of this”“Has alberto forwarded the document for this little arrangement your father did?”“No not yet, i'd tell him to send it to my mail”“But did he insist on you being in love or just getting married?” Luca asked already picking up on where he was going. "He didn't say anything about being in love, just marriage" i said thinking back to our conversation. “You could always just marry without love”“Explain”“ Here's the thing, you are not capable of loving a
olivia's POVThe week has been going slow, maybe it detected the weekend was going to be my doom. Heaving a sigh i dragged myself away from the bed to the bathroom. It was currently thursday and i was home, i had to take a two days sick leave from work so i could mentally prepare myself for this weekend. However, i still had to go through some consultation while i'm at home, it took alot of convincing to make them let me do a little bit of work. Slipping into one of my old sweatshirt that was mid-tigh and shorts after my morning routine, i brought out my laptop to begin my work atleast something to distract me from my thoughts. Two hours into it and i could barely get anything done. I was already so frustrated, why can't i concentrate! I picked up my phone dialing Ava's number“Hey Ava”“ How are you doing Liv?”“I'm good, are you at work?”“Yeah i am, why did you ask that though at you also at work?”“Well- i'm not, And i'm fine just stressed, i needed to rest a bit”“You sure Liv
After luca spotted a loop hole in the contract, i was able to reconfirm the terms from alberto. I was skeptical about this whole arrangement thing at first but i'm left with no choice. The problem now is finding who would be fit to be my wife for the next one year, it's not going to be an easy task, considering my relationship history. So here i was with my cousin and luca trying to brain storm on an appriopriate wife. I had already informed luca of the loop hole and he agreed we tool that route. “What about michelle, she's pretty decent” Luca said, She was an ex and ex are in the past. “No” I said flatly“Nicole?”“No” “Katrina?” Luca said again“Really? She's the club whore and besides she'd ruin my reputation rather than uphold it”“ Ann?”“No” Ann was just a fling, nothing serious happened between us. “Dude can you just make up your mind!” Luca said already tired“It's not about finding anyone, it's about finding someone decent and who i haven't had an affair with” it was the
olivia's POV Today was the day i'd face my abusive father, i planned on coming back on sunday so that i could get back to work by monday. Only God knows what will happen within the next 24 hours. With a sigh i carried my little carry on bag that contained my essentials as i headed for the door. Lets just get this over with, this is going to be the last time i'd ever need to go see my dad. I hailed a cab and told him my destination as he began driving farther away from my residence. During the car ride i had texted Ava about my little trip, telling her my whereabout and that i would be back by sunday. And i promised to come see her immediately i get back. Ten minutes into the journey, my phone started vibrating as i reached for it, i already knew who it was. “Liv! Why are you doing this?” “Why?” She whispered softly “I'm sorry Ava but i just have to, i don't want him coming over to my home or work and hurting anyone especially you” “Please Ava let me do this, i would b
OLIVIA. I'd lived my life thinking about the odds of me being caught up with my dad's drunken behaviour and how it would affect my life. Amongst all the consequences i listed out i thought it'd gravely affect me chasing my dreams of becoming a medical doctor which to my surprise it didn’t and i'm glad cause i would never forgive myself for not fighting hard and not fulfilling my dreams, I'm an over achiever what can i say. But, i'd never thought it'd lead to him be indebited to only God knows who. I had just finished a surgical procedure when he called telling me i had to come home that he was ill and how his kidney had been deteriorating from all the alcohol he has comsumed during his life time and also about his supposed debt. Did he think i was some billionaire or something, my salary was barely enough to cover my monthly expenses and also the student loan i’d taken from medical school and this was all thanks to him, If he had become responsible for once and assumed his po
olivia's POV Today was the day i'd face my abusive father, i planned on coming back on sunday so that i could get back to work by monday. Only God knows what will happen within the next 24 hours. With a sigh i carried my little carry on bag that contained my essentials as i headed for the door. Lets just get this over with, this is going to be the last time i'd ever need to go see my dad. I hailed a cab and told him my destination as he began driving farther away from my residence. During the car ride i had texted Ava about my little trip, telling her my whereabout and that i would be back by sunday. And i promised to come see her immediately i get back. Ten minutes into the journey, my phone started vibrating as i reached for it, i already knew who it was. “Liv! Why are you doing this?” “Why?” She whispered softly “I'm sorry Ava but i just have to, i don't want him coming over to my home or work and hurting anyone especially you” “Please Ava let me do this, i would b
After luca spotted a loop hole in the contract, i was able to reconfirm the terms from alberto. I was skeptical about this whole arrangement thing at first but i'm left with no choice. The problem now is finding who would be fit to be my wife for the next one year, it's not going to be an easy task, considering my relationship history. So here i was with my cousin and luca trying to brain storm on an appriopriate wife. I had already informed luca of the loop hole and he agreed we tool that route. “What about michelle, she's pretty decent” Luca said, She was an ex and ex are in the past. “No” I said flatly“Nicole?”“No” “Katrina?” Luca said again“Really? She's the club whore and besides she'd ruin my reputation rather than uphold it”“ Ann?”“No” Ann was just a fling, nothing serious happened between us. “Dude can you just make up your mind!” Luca said already tired“It's not about finding anyone, it's about finding someone decent and who i haven't had an affair with” it was the
olivia's POVThe week has been going slow, maybe it detected the weekend was going to be my doom. Heaving a sigh i dragged myself away from the bed to the bathroom. It was currently thursday and i was home, i had to take a two days sick leave from work so i could mentally prepare myself for this weekend. However, i still had to go through some consultation while i'm at home, it took alot of convincing to make them let me do a little bit of work. Slipping into one of my old sweatshirt that was mid-tigh and shorts after my morning routine, i brought out my laptop to begin my work atleast something to distract me from my thoughts. Two hours into it and i could barely get anything done. I was already so frustrated, why can't i concentrate! I picked up my phone dialing Ava's number“Hey Ava”“ How are you doing Liv?”“I'm good, are you at work?”“Yeah i am, why did you ask that though at you also at work?”“Well- i'm not, And i'm fine just stressed, i needed to rest a bit”“You sure Liv
Dante's POVLuca was currently sitting in my office, we were trying to find loopholes and see how we could avoid this while shitshow. “Your father really did a thing you know” Luca said stroking his jaw. “He knew his son so damn well”“I don't know what to do” i spat “I'm not even capable of loving anyone talk more of having an heir” i said matter of fact“I can't expand my territory or build alliance with the chicago mafia because of some dumb arrangement my father put in place!”“Relax dante, we can always find a way out of this”“Has alberto forwarded the document for this little arrangement your father did?”“No not yet, i'd tell him to send it to my mail”“But did he insist on you being in love or just getting married?” Luca asked already picking up on where he was going. "He didn't say anything about being in love, just marriage" i said thinking back to our conversation. “You could always just marry without love”“Explain”“ Here's the thing, you are not capable of loving a
Dante's Pov"Mama i'm fine” I said yet again to my mother, she worries alot and i get it she doesn't like this life of guns and criminal activities but it’s my life now,matter of fact it’s who i am now. Growing up, My dad trained me with guns and rifles when i was just thirteen, he would remind me how i would one day take over the mafia and i will have to command respect amongst my men that being all nice would only get me killed. Before he died he was not the best father but still i respected how he controlled and ruled the mafia. “Dante, i only want the best for you and this guns are not” she said with worry written all over her face. “Maybe i would have listened to you 23 years ago but now it's too late” I said whilst making my way to the coffee machine“I just want you to be safe, i want to die a happy woman knowing you are safe and you won't die from bombs like your father”“Mama i'm fine i promise and i'm handling it well” “You don't have to worry about me and No you aren't d
olivia's POVMy day off from the whole hospital work went by quickly as it came,I was already stressed from the clinical routine,emergency surgeries, having to keep up with my health and calming my nerves by just remembering the fact that i have to meet with my father this weekend. I was presently preparing for the second surgery of the day, a minimal one which isn't supposed to take all day probably few hours though. With one last stride i headed straight towards the surgical unit, taking off my wrist watch and putting on my surgical cap. On getting there i met Bryan in the scrubbing room, apparently he is also going to be part of the team that would be performing the surgery. For a doctor, bryan was a talkative and he just riles me up anytime i see him“Olivia!” He called, staring at me as i made my way to the scrubbing area. “i didn't know you were going to be part of the team performing the surgery” He said scrubbing his hands. “I myself didn't know” I said trying to ignore hi
Olivia's POV I woke up hungover from the excess alcohol i'd consumed last night, My head was really throbbing so bad. I laid back in bed with a sigh back to reality with my problems. Ava's way of getting through things was different for me cause after the alcohol i'm back to the thoughts of my dad wanting me back home. Speaking of Ava i'd not spoken to her since i left the club last night hell i couldn't even remember what really happened all i know was….. Oh my God!! Yesterdays event came crashing like they'd just poured a bucket of water on me. I remember a guy was killed by my saver last night. I could not help but think how he was mysterious yet his presence held power and the fact that he looked like a greek God was alluring and fascinating. I shouldn't be having this thoughts for a stranger i did not know, Apart from that he looked dangerous and for my own sanity i didn’t want anymore drama. My phone ringing disrupted my thought, reaching for it on the night stand my face w
Dante's POV. Being the capo of the biggest mafia in New york had it's ugly side which i tried to run away from, but fate can only be delayed not denied. Being cold without an ounce of emotion was something every capo of a mafia gang must possess cause it can be a window for weaknesses to be shown. That's why i don't show emotions, hell why i can't afford to be in a relationship. I don't need a woman right now that would be weak and fragile, they are just good distractions nothing more. Looking down at the lifeless body i just unalived, i could only think about how death was the only way out for traitors like him who ratted us out to the rival gang. The mafia was big on family however, there was no mercy for traitors in the family. I threw the dagger i'd used alongside my shirt that was stained with blood into the trash bin as i make my way to my office in the warehouse. My cartel had the biggest shipmemt for armmos and. i had clubs,casino and hotels around italy, the united st
Olivia's POV I was currently putting some finishing touch to my look for the night, i wasn't that good with make up so i just applied my mascara, a little blush and then light cherry gloss on my lips after i'd moisturized my skin. Part of the things i was blessed with was what you'd call good facial features; full lashes, symmetrical face, clear skin, sea green eyes, small lips, and doe eyes. So i basically don't have to do that much make-up and besides, i was going for a simple and comfortable look and maybe just a little bit hot like Ava insisted. I let my brown curls fall down my back and i took the last glance at myself in the mirror before going to meet Ava who was already at the door. Immediately i opened the door, Ava stared at my choice of outfit like i was wearing something forbidden. I had worn a white crop top on a black jean with my hair down. “There's no way you are wearing that” She said with a disapproving look “Why” “Because it's…. Who even dresses up to a cl