The sun finally set and all the members is ready for the funeral. Everyone happy and eager but that was never the case with the Italian Mafia Boss. Maximo Santino was in panicked. He knows konstantin would never hurt Iris but he knows he could hurt his baby. " We are set to go boss. The car is waiting " Marco walk into the living room where Maximo sat alone and relay this. He knows how he felt. Iris had left an hour ago to new York and Maximo had let her. " Let's go " He mutters when he stood up from the couch. Maximo sealed up his heart and walk towards his car. He lowered himself in the backseat and sigh.His heart taking the sad turn. He pulled out one of his Cuban cigarette and lighted it up. Maximo lean back and took a long puff. His eyes shutting to savour the quality of his cigar. The ride began and he sigh again. He opened his eyes one last time to look around for sometime. Finally he dropped his eyelids.he Knows the funeral will take more than a week. That's the routi
The night had crawl in and Iris still couldn't believe her ears. She sat on the couch in her living room. Though everywhere was furnished differently now she couldn't stop thinking about Maximo and the funeral. She hopes everything is well with him. On the other hand the thought of konstantin who had claimed to be living just block away wouldn't let her be. After being with her parents for some hours and never suspecting any suspicious act from them she began to believe the Russian Mafia Boss must have left all his fortune to right the wrong from the past. " You should go to him Iris. Konstantin is a good man. For weeks we have stayed in his care. He took care of us. At least you should show gratitude. That is how I brought you up my dear " Her dad said. It feels so strange now that they are urging her Forward to go unto konstantin. She wonder whether they know the whole stories about what had taken place in their absence. However thanking the man who had done well, sacrificing
Konstantin was in the bed still kissing her and cuddling her. He never get tired and iris obviously has lost interest. The charm has wade off and now she is sober. to say she understands what has happened will be a white lie. She tried to wriggle free but he wouldn't let her. Her lips now hurt from too much kissing. More plumped and red. She tried to call for help but konstantin Dmitri, the Russian Mafia Boss held her without giving her any breathing space. " Will you calm down? " " I can't konstantin! I need to leave " " Leave? You can't go to Italy no more " He said and grin evilly. " We all know the Italian Mafia Boss is a classic man. You will only be a loose lady in his eyes but to me iris you will always be my Queen " Now Iris Saint was pulled back to reality. She began to Shivers and get sweaty. Maximo Santino will never accept her anymore. Adrenaline now pumped life into her legs. She turn to the exit but her eyes caught the door locked. Slowly she turned her gaze to
The world of Maximo Santino was literally put to a stop at that moment. Never had he been so stunned or heartbroken. His eyes pinned on iris's. He couldn't look away. " You did what? " He asked again, desiring to be sure he haven't heard wrong. " Max... " " You did the hell what! " He thundered angrily, scaring Iris so much. She had no choice but to gulped down hard and then breath out shakily. " I was drugged Max. I...I didn't know. I accepted the drink he gave me and the next I feel was horny and ..."" How could you trust him with your health or anything? Don't you know who he is? Don't you know how deceitful he could he? " " Max I'm sorry " She pleaded helplessly. Tears trailing down her cheek. She is just so scared of his wrath and all. When he stood up from the couch and began to come over him, iris couldn't help but step back in fear. His eyes murderous and his jaw setting. " Max I am so sorry. I... swear to you I didn't know " At last her back slammed the wall and th
" Boss there is something you should know " Harry said urgently to Maximo as they marched out. The Italian Mafia Boss stop Abruptly and turn to stare at Harry who couldn't match the Italian Mafia Boss's gaze. " Tell me " " It's Zainy. He is bisexual " " I know, just find out. What about it ? " " His wife " " Yes? " Maximo asked with his eyebrow cocked up in question. " What about her? " " She will be devastated if she learnt about it. By all means boss, can you keep this a secret? " Maximo stares at Harry for a while then he nodded. " Of course " At that moment Harry cellphone rang out and he stare at the screen before Rolling his eyes in tiredness. " It's Miranda, Zainy's wife. She has been calling but I keep ignoring her calls. I don't know what to tell her " " Is that how your rules and regulations is in the New York Mafia organization? You don't care or have any sympathy for your women? " Maximo scolded and Harry how his head in apology . " I'm sorry boss. Forgive me,
Marco alighted from the car that night and enters the large building of western Hall rent slowly. The two members upon seeing him bows and lead him into iris's room. The beautiful lady was in the bedroom, on the bed laying down but not asleep. " She is stable now " one of them Informed Marco who nodded gently in response. He slowly marched to where Iris laid on and sigh when he saw how pale she is. He informed the men to leave so he will be alone with her. When the door closed, Indicating the men's departure, Marco enters fully into the room. " Iris " He called softly and the lady turn around to stare at him uneasily. " Marco " She called softly, almost tearily. Slowly she stood up from the bed and goes into his arms to sob. Marco hugged her tenderly and kissed her forehead protectively. She looks so frail and fragile. Marco pulled back to stare a her wrist which she had slashed for the second time in her lifetime. " Iris..." He mutters softly. " Why would you try to kill your
The dripping water from the distance finally woke up the Italian Mafia boss from where he is tied on. He tried to move his head but it seem so much painful. Maximo open his eyes to see he is in the dirtiest room ever. He gritted his teeth when he look down on his clothes to see them soiled and soaked. He tried to pulled his hands off but he couldn't. His health never requires him to stay longer in the dirt but here is it. Konstantin came walking into the room with Zainy behind him. He however wrinkle his nose in disgust when he step into the room. " Maximo, you are awake. I figured you will have something to say about the package in this beautiful room made solely for you " Konstantin said with a grin and Maximo set his jaw. " Tell me Maximo. Where do you keep this package ? " But the Italian Mafia Boss has made up his mind not to say a word. He only glare at konstantin with his bloodshot eyes. His head was bleeding from the attack from Early and his brain throbbing him. He wa
All the while Iris's eyes never left Marco. He feels inclined to step forward towards him and inquired what is the call all about but she held on. She had clearly heard him called the name ' konstantin ' And she fears it's about Maximo Santino. Abruptly, Marco turn around and headed towards the exit but trust iris Saint to stop him from taking any further step. She dashes to the doorway and block his way out. With her hearth thudding, she swallow hard. " What is going on ? Where is Max? " She asked. " Iris " He called rather urgently. " I will return before the da ends. Don't worry. Stay in your room and don't try anything as suicide anymore, okay? " " I will obey all your instructions Marco but you haven't inform me what is going on. Are you on your way to meet konstantin? Is he in new York now? " Telling a lie is among one of the rules the Italian Mafia organization detest. so Marco rather evaded the question. " I am not on my way to meet konstantin. I will be back and don't
Maximo quickly pulled back from iris and grabbed her face tenderly in his palms. He stare deep into her eyes and he realized truly that she has gone blind, maybe not completely. He pulled her into his embrace again but then Josey started moving. Arlene who was watching everything in horror yelled out in fear. " We should go Maximo. We should go! " Instantly Iris shuddered in maximo's arms and she pulled back. Her fingers swiftly made it to his face and she whimpered in great relief. " Max? Max is that you? Impossible. how can you come here when you are the Italian Mafia Boss ? " Words tried to describe how Maximo felt but failed. He didn't wasted any time before he grabbed her by the wrist and headed towards the exit. " Arlene start the truck " He commanded the frightened confused lady and she obeyed. Maximo help iris to get into the truck and they race out towards their ranch. " Maximo what is going on? Who is she and how did she know your name? " " Focus on the road Arlene
" You should come back tomorrow and start the job " The words of Josey echoes inside the head of Maximo Santino and he gulped down hard. He is in the truck and Arlene is behind the wheel. They are going to the market where she made to get some few things for her mother. During this journey she noticed the unusual atmosphere swirling around Maximo Santino. She knows something is perfectly wrong somewhere and then she wonder what must have triggered him and compelled him to change his mind.Thanks to this thought going on in Arlene's mind, she nearly crashed the truck but Thanks to maximo who quickly steady the truck so professionally. Arlene noticed the tensing in his jaw when he grabbed the wheel and makes a correction. " Whoo hoo! " The lady exclaimed delightfully. " You are so good. Did you learn that in the Mafia organization? " Maximo finally smile gently but nodded in response." Everyone in the Italian Mafia organization knows how to drive. They had to be skillful in it so
" What is a barn? What is the job of a cowboy? Aren't they meant to be dirty? " This question from Maximo put a smile on ma'am Eda's face. She shook her head in the negative then reply softly. " You got Nothing to worry about Maximo. Your allergy is all healed up and no, the job of cowboy is just to take care of their horses " " Horses? And their... " He couldn't finished as he look away in disagreement. " I don't think I can be a cowboy. Those dirty job is not meant for me "Immediately ma'am Eda sigh in disapointment. She looks at Arlene who looks away as well with a tired smile. " Can you speak in italian ? You are an Italian man, right? " The old lady asked Maximo and the man creased up his eyebrows in awe. " Grazie per l'aiuto " " What does that mean? " Arlene asked in delight. It sounds so melodious to hear him speaks his real language." It means ' Thank you for helping me ' . Why do you ask if I can speak in italian? " " Well the man who owns the ranch is an Italian too.
" The breakfast is ready, sir " The melodious voice of Arlene said from behind Maximo and the latter let out a sigh. He slowly turn around to stare at the beautiful lady before him. By the way she tries to look too good and more beautiful Maximo realized she is trying hard to please him. His face ease up to a simple smile and he nodded at her. " I'm Maximo Santino. You can call me Maximo, not sir " " Max will be..." " No! " He suddenly interrupted as he held his head immediately as though to fight some invisible demons. Maximo cool himself off by sighing. Only iris saint has the right to call him by that term alone. ' Max ' " Make it Maximo. Can I know yours? " He finally said with a soft smile and the Lady nodded very quickly. " It's Arlene. Your friends brought you here weeks ago and they left " " I know this Already. Thank you a lot for accomodating me " " You should uh... Thank my mother " She said excitedly. That conversation with Maximo Santino was the longest ever sh
The car drove into the ranch and stopped abruptly. Maximo has called Alessio exactly at 9:36am and the mafia man arrived at 10:23am. He had flown immediately from Sicily and arrived at he ranch just less than half an hour with Emma behind her. Maximo Santino haven't moved an inch from the window he stood. Numerous time Arlene had advise him to take a seat but he didn't budge or speak. He needed an answer. He felt he had let down his people. The followers he has. Those who had fate in him and those who love him. Those who believe he will keep them safe, away from the evil Russian Mafia Boss. When Maximo saw Alessio and Emma alighted, his heart somehow gladden and he swallowed hard. He however composed himself just as always and only lifted up his head high. He turn to the doorway when the door opens and they comes in. Alessio stopped abruptly in the doorway and Emma gasp in shock at the boss's presence. " Boss! " She exclaimed weakly in disbelief. She never expected him to be ba
Arlene walks into the large kitchen to help Eda out with the dishes. She has a little dark circles under her eyes that indicates she haven't been sleeping. Her hair were however combed perfectly and she has a light makeup on. " Ma, Good morning " she greeted but the old woman barely respond. " Seems you do not like your room anymore Arlene. I see you never leaves the man's room at all since he has been brought in six weeks ago " A sigh escaped Arlene's lips and she look away to hide the lies in her eyes. " Well one has to stay beside him till he wakes up ma " " You are right on that part but tell me about the changing in your faces lately. The light makeup and combing of hair in the middle of the night " " Ma..." " Don't fall for him my dear. He has a ring around his finger. You can see it already. Don't be heartbroken " Arlene look away this time and her eyes glitters in tears. She sniffed back gently and then shook her head. " Why is it hard to love a man? Why is it hard to
The car ease into the ranch and Arlene, the beautiful daughter of Madam Eda stood up in awe at the unexpected entry. The luxurious car flashes out and she gasp in awe. Arlene was knitting her purse when she saw this. Swiftly she goes to the entrance of the room and yelled out to her mother in. " Ma we have got a visitor " Immediately Madam Eda walk out as swiftly as her legs could let her. When she saw the luxurious car her hart dropped to her stomach. " It must be Flamingo duress. That man has come to take you at last " " Ma I don't think it's Flamingo. Hell, that man didn't have in his shabby garage this type of car " Eda walks slowly to see the ones who had alighted. Alessio, alongside his wife walks to the old lady and Arlene. From their walks, they know perfectly well the couple has this wealth and elegancy. They are not just some people. They are different. High class and classy. " Hello ma'am " Alessio began softly when he get to their side. " I am Alessio please and I
" This meeting has been called in order to crown a new boss for the Santinos family. " We all know Maximo Santino is weak and on his sick bed for two good months. " We can't wait for him any longer members. It's either we find a suitable man for the post or our underboss Marco be the leader " Murmurs arouses after Antonio's speech. Alessio and aldo were against the idea completely but they keeps mute and await the response of Marco. They were expecting him to refused the order and request. Everyone knows no one is more closer to maximo than Marco. " Thank you members for coming here today. I appreciate the call. Yes, as Antonio has said, Boss is weak for now and he can't continues to lead the Mafia men organization " " What? But..." " So I have decided " Marco continues as though he never heard Alessio at all. " I have decided to take up the post as the boss of this Italian Mafia organization and lead us " " How so treasonous! " Alessio yelled out as he get up on his feet. " Yo
The consigliere of the Italian Mafia organization alighted from his car with three other top members. Their face laced with frown, no doubt means nothing good. They made their way into south Villa and arrived in the first spacious living room. It has been two months since the tragedy has befell Maximo and he had mourn his lose. Everyone had thought things would move to the better but it turns out to be a very impossible task. The allergy of Maximo had decided to arrive with his aching heart, putting him on the edge of life and death. The consigliere of course had tried to reason but it's a business at the end of the day. After a long thinking and calculation, the Santinos families all arrived on a decision. A new boss has to be crowned. " Excuse me. I need to see the boss " The handsome consigliere said with his voice firm when he met Aldo blocking his way.Everyone knows Aldo and Alessio has been the favourite members of the Maximo Santino so to ask about the boss's health from