It's been three weeks since Iris Saint left Maximo Santino in the private airport of Italy and then return to New York in the Santinos family's aircraft. It has been the bitterest and darkest day of iris's life. She had thought nothing would hurt her more than the demise of her parents but she was wrong. After getting to New York, She thank the men Marco has sent to escort her. They gave her huge amount of money but she has refused and had left quietly. Upon getting to a bank, she withdraw all her life savings which wasn't anything compare to something at all. She get a rent of an apartment. Just a small apartment that she could afford with her small amount of money and then return back to the elementary college where she used to teach. All the teachers welcomed her warmly and to Iris that is very much enough for her. She finally feel at peace but not happy. She get back to work, restored back her daily routine but that never stop her from thinking about the Italian Mafia Boss and hi
Maximo Santino sat down in his room smoking his cigarettes slowly. Puffing and inhaling gently. At his side was the small table where the receptacle container laid on. Numerous cigarettes butts was in it and about six packs of cigarettes has been empty just within a small amount of time that the Mafia Boss had sat down to wallow in his heartbreak. Iris Saint had left him because she couldn't continue with him due to bloodshot. She had said it to his face and had turn away from him. Maximo took another puff gingerly and sigh. The morning sun bath his room gloriously, feeling the atmosphere with pleasantness but the Host isn't happy. That would make it the third day since Iris left him. He had been smoking and drinking, leaving all the fate of the Santinos family in the hand of Marco who now seem capable more than ever. His members had tried to come in , to console him but he never grant anyone attention. Not a soul. After two full weeks of being sad and downcast, Maximo Santino final
After a lot of pacing about and still he couldn't stay still or find a good solution, Maximo goes to the nearby couch and sat down carefully while sighing. Nothing surprise or stunned him more than the news about his baby who's on it's way. He sat still for s longer while then raised up his head slowly to stare at iris's face. He watched her for a very long time and then slowly his gaze went to her flat tummy and he gulped down. " You are pregnant with my baby? " He asked Iris who barely manage a nod. " Oh! Per carità! " Maximo exclaimed quietly. He didn't speak for another minutes and they bear with him, all of his onlookers. At long last, Maximo concluded that iris won't dare cheat on him and present another man's baby to him. He get up from his couch and said to Marco. " Give her the best treatment ever. Get her a doctor who would be attending to her every blessed day and do not let her step out of her room " " Max... " Iris began, wanting to protest but maximo was quick to re
Maximo Santino makes his way into the room iris was staying. He pushed open the door slowly and step into the tidy room. Iris was just getting ready for bed. She had pull off her clothes and was only dressing in her nightdress, one out of the numerous one she found in her dresser when the Mafia Boss entered her room gracefully. She turned to see him standing just at the entrance, staring at her with an unread expression. Just under his gaze, her lust aroused and fear makes her shiver slightly. His dominance appearance was making her feels so and she tried not to whimper before him. " Max " She breathe out shakily but Maximo didn't reply right away. He suddenly took a long strides towards her, snatched away the dress she held unto and pull her naked body into himself. He hug her so tightly that iris had to protest with a wheezy tone. He release her abruptly and pulled back just Enough to see her smiling happily " I know you will come back. I know you will come back to me and our baby
It's another day for the Italian Mafia Boss who was still sleeping but not soundly. After numerous training section, he had known how sprang up from bed when anything like danger is about to occur. But the morning where he laid on with iris who was in his arms, there isn't any incoming danger but a soft footsteps. He slowly get up from bed, thrust his hand under the flower vase where of course, a fine gun was hidden perfectly. As he was about to retrieve this deadly weapon, his eyes fell on iris who was still sleeping. Slowly he changed his mind at the last minute when he realized she would only be startled at the sight of gun. He put on his Jean and waited behind the door carefully , the incoming soft footsteps abruptly stop and that was the moment Maximo Santino attacked. He swiftly open the door in a bid to amaze the perp and jump him or her. He throw a requesting punch but Marco, who's actually the culprit was lucky enough to evade it at the last minute. Marco was dressed in a f
Iris's world was put to a long stop right at that moment and then Left Maximo hand hanging. It was the first time she would be receiving such treatment and offer. Now she was asked to marry the most dangerous man in Italy who is filthy wealthy and have many followers at his beck and call. To Iris Saint, she thought the lord had decided to compensate her for her kind heart since all this years of loneliness that follows her parents death. She bite her lower lips for the uptempt time and dwell into her heart, telling herself she didn't deserve such love and Respect from maximo's eyes. She has left him , cause him heartache and now she is back into his arms again and he had receive her wholeheartedly. " I don't deserve this " She whispers shakily. Tears didn't well up her eyes for there is no reason to shed tears. Her heart is already gladden and she's More happy to be with him but going into a life commitment is another whole favour entirely. " Max... " " Come on... Everyone is waiti
" You should come in my dear " Giovanna mother's says to Maximo with a smile " Come in, let's have a lunch together please " Maximo finally nodded as he thought it would be only rude if he disagree. He followed the old fine lady into the large dinning room where everyone was seated already. Marco sat beside Giovanna and they were having a conversation when Maximo return to the table. Iris sat with beside Camilla laughing and whispering to each other. Everyone seem to be occupied that they did not notice when the Italian Mafia Boss walks in. The lunch was served and everyone started eating earnestly but Maximo barely even take a bite at all. He however keeps the atmosphere lighten up by creating an easy conversations. The lunch went well as everyone had wanted. Just as the dessert was about to be serve, Marco received an urgent call from the colly room. " Excuse me please " He requested to everyone as he took his leave to answer the call. He stayed longer than necessary and when he r
Marco walk slowly to his fiancee and wrapped his hands around her waist. With that same movement he pulled her lips forward to his own. The future wife of the Italian Mafia underboss is already sexually charged. She loves the invitation so much and she gives in to his wish. With a small smile, Marco lifted her up and Giovanna wrapped her legs around his waist. Marco takes his precious time. He kissed his fiancee tentatively and passionately slow. He savours every seconds and minutes of her being in his arms. Giovanna pressed her body much more closer so he could feel nothing but lust. Marco knows he has a guest, he knows someone has managed to talk his security into coming in. ' He's not konstantin's men ' He thought to himself. ' He's not here to kill me ' Marco reasoned. He knows perfectly well that whoever the perp has been, if he or she desire to hurt him he will do that when his back is turned and this is the right time. Marco turned his back to this shadow and off he went w
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