XANDER"What's the issue with you?""Don't you know you could put me in trouble?""Why the fuck would you be calling at that hour? We had an agreement!""What if Antonio creeps in and finds me talking to you? How do I get myself out of that mess?"I lashed heavily at the man who stood in front of me.He was sent by Don Vito to get my daily report on Dante's movement and plans."You still haven't given me anything, Mr.Man. What do I tell Don?" The fellow said."So all I am saying doesn't mean anything to you?"He didn't respond. He just stood there like he was going to shoot me after I told him everything."Your report, Xander?""I have no report," I replied angrily.He scoffed."No report? What the heck are you saying?""Do you want my head blown off? How do you expect me to go back to him with such?" the young man said."Oh, so you know that too? That's exactly how it feels when you disturb me with your calls. That could land me in trouble with Antonio and his…."Shit! I had to stop
MIRANDAI blinked.Not once, not twice but multiple times like there was something inside my eyes.I stared around. At least this time around, I didn't wake around to see white coats and blue ray glasses.I was tucked in bed. Neatly dressed and clean. I wonder who brought me here.Could it have been Xander? The last thing I remember was tripping and falling.And yes, Don Vito!!!His name alone in my head sent shivers down my spine. I would strangle the neck of that demon if I ever lay hold of him.The man who tortured me in my dreams and will still be sought to do more if he ever finds out I am alive.I looked around and saw the grey couch far away from its usual position in the room.It had been drawn closer to the bed."Wow, looks like I got myself a babysitter while I blanked out," I said to myself.I stretched my hands towards the couch to pick up the blue handkerchief on it.This was definitely Antonio's. It had his mafia insignia. It was always part of his dressing, most especia
MIRANDA"Do I have to pack anything?"I paused after asking the question. Antonio didn't even flinch or move."This is different from your escape plan. You don't have to pack anything," he said, jokingly.My countenance went down. It was obvious he was still angered by my actions the previous week."I'm sorry, Antonio. I……..." I stuttered."Whatever you want to take, take it now. I am not bringing you back here. Not anymore!" Antonio echoed.I could sense the anger in his tone. "Antonio," I whispered his name but he didn't respond.I moved towards him and put my arms around him. I didn't think that would pacify him but at least I tried.Surprisingly, he placed his hands on my cheeks and gave me a kiss on my forehead."Get prepared," he said immediately.Something in me wanted to seize the opportunity to talk back at him but I kept mute. Getting on his nerves would be the wrong move to make at the moment."Xander, get your ass up here now," Antonio suddenly said over the phone. I didn'
XanderWhat do I do?Do I tell him? Do I tell Don Vito about Miranda once and for all?"Now that Mr. Dante has decided to move her from the house, we could be going off-grid…perhaps I tell Don everything so he can….""Xander," I heard a voice calling my name from outside.I was in the garage house to get the keys to the Chevrolet.That was Jocelyn's voice. She must be looking for me.I dare not answer. The plan was already in motion. Antonio had called for the meeting. "Maybe that's why Jocelyn was looking for me…to come for the meeting," I thought in my mind.Another voice suddenly stopped her. "You looking for Xander? I am sure he is around somewhere. Let's just go. Mr. Dante looks pissed already," the voice rented the air.That voice sounded like the guard positioned at the entrance of the house. A big-eyed fellow who was hitting on my sister.I never liked that guy. I once thought he was working for Don, other than Mr. Dante but I guess I was wrong.Just an annoying fellow. "But X
Xander"Goddamn it!"What the heck just happened?I ran after the car but couldn't catch up. It had driven far off before my very eyes. I pant as I couldn't just scream any further.That would only call the attention of the other guards around the house.My heart raced and fear crippled my legs before my very eyes.Someone just kidnapped Miranda. What the heck would I do?Who would I call?"Mr. Dante would strangle me to death if he caught ears of this,"I didn't know what to do. I stood there for like a minute speechless and dumbfounded.Clueless of the next line of action."What the heck do I do?" I spoke out loud.I had never looked so foolish before in my life. How did this happen?Before I could entertain another thought in my head, I heard my phone beep.Oh no! Trouble knocks!! It's Mr. Dante. He just dropped a message for me."I am coming out to meet you both now. So get the car ready to move," Mr. Dante echoed through the phone.My heart skipped a beat and more. I began pantin
An hour ago,MIRANDAIt all happened in a flash.Xander stepped out of the car to close the gate behind us when a man all dressed in black and masked came into the car and drove off.I didn't see that coming. I doubt even Xander knew what had happened until it was too late.The man drove off at speed while I sat at the back of the car. It was like he knew I wouldn't dare fly out of a moving vehicle.He kept driving onward without looking back.I was scared to my bones. My hands and legs trembled as we drove at high speed without stopping.I didn't realize I had pee on myself. We suddenly stopped in the middle of a busy road and the cars honked at us.One of the drivers even almost hit the car. My heart raced like a superbike and I almost passed out.What the heck is he trying to do? Was he trying to get us killed or what?It wasn't about the traffic lights so what the hell was he waiting for?I had already shut my eyes anticipating death as the road was a busy one and there was every
MIRANDAI could feel my heart ready to jump out of my body and take to its heels leaving my body behind after witnessing what happened to that man.How could they be so cruel as to kill one of their own, right in my presence?I kept looking at the strange guy beside me. Even though he wasn't masked, his whole body was covered up as though he wore a cloth bag on.We started the journey and inside me, I was praying he didn't take me on the speed as the last driver did.“Please where are you taking me to?” I decided to try out my luck with this new driver.He looked at me with a straight face and turned to concentrate on the road.“To the Boss,” he answered.Am I supposed to know who that is? I groaned within.“Please who is this person you call Boss? I was taken from my home,” I cried.He didn't respond this time around.He turned to me and said in a loud tone, “If you like yourself, you would keep your mouth shut and let me focus here.”We were on the road for a long time, even if it w
XANDERA few hours back,Jocelyn wouldn't stop tapping my shoulder repeatedly.“What is it? Can you just let me be for now?” I shouted at her.She suddenly stepped back. At first, I thought that was her simply respecting and obeying me but I noticed how she kept looking above my head like someone scary was approaching.I turned to look and three hefty men were approaching us. “Where did these ones come from now?” I thought.Their faces didn't look good and they didn't look like men working for my boss or even Don.“Jocelyn, run,” I whispered, but it was already too late.A man had already grabbed her from behind. I didn't realize we were being attacked from both sides.“Where is your boss?” One of them asked as he made me kneel before him.“Who are you to ask that?” I summoned the courage to question him despite his huge size.I thought I was going to receive a hard slap or perhaps a death punch on the face but to my surprise, the man signaled to the other two who stood gallantly besi
DON VITO“Sir, he already got back to us,” those words rang aloud in my ears. If Antonio wasn't there that minute, I would have hit my head angrily and pulled out a gun on the stupid guard.Antonio is a wise son I wish I had.He was smart enough to decipher the least possible code in the room in a very short time; that was how clever he was.“It's fine. I would be there shortly,” I said hastily so as to dismiss the guard.“Is something in operation that I don't know of, Don?” Antonio asked.There goes it. The very question I would have expressly avoided if not for that foolish guard. “Nothing, son. Just some calls I couldn't make before I came out here,” I answered and puffed my cigar.Clearing all doubt, I walked towards Antonio, “You seem off.”He took a step back and cleared his throat.“Do we have a pending operation, Boss?” He said, supposedly dodging the question.“Yes, we do. There is a new product coming in. I want you to be there to get it. I don't want to send the boys.”He
ANTONIO'S POVSuspicious.I just seem so sure of it. The call wasn't a genuine one.Either I am being put to the test or Don is playing a trick on me.As a sharp one, I didn't bother questioning myself for too long.“Miranda, I have to be somewhere. I will be back by evening,” I said as I put on my shirt.“And your meal? What would happen to it? You need to take something before you leave,” she said in a caring tone.The aroma of the food was already tempting but this is Don we are talking about.Who knows? He might already be on his way to the mansion. Now that he is doing things to spite me, I presume.I still don't want to believe that call was made ordinarily by Vance.“It can't be!” I snapped.Like a sudden reaction, I grabbed my car keys nearby and headed to the Ferrari parked outside the V-lodge, a name I gave my house during my time of purchasing it from another private individual.I was off to the mansion when a thought captured my attention. “What if that was actually Don Vi
XANDERI looked around. Checking to see if anyone heard the young man as he shouted at me.“I will, you don't have to shout, kid.” I said.“Kid? Don't let my young face deceive you, Xander. Pick the call, now!” He lashed back.I took a deep breath and exhaled, “You know this isn't even my phone. It's for the other guy,” I whispered.“Oh really, well you ought to know if the call is meant for you so what's your move, smart ass?”“I would pick up the call,” I muttered.I took a quick look at the number calling. It was a strange number. “Oh fuck! If this is Don Vito then I am done for!!!”“Hello?” I said slowly only to be met with a voice I didn't know.It wasn't Don Vito but one of his men.“Hello? Speak up, motherfucker. Where are you and what's happening? Don needs an update!!” The voice on the other end said.“I just wanted to tell you I am safe where I am in this new place, Dad,” I spoke stylishly.Hopefully, this guard doesn't ask further questions or perhaps decode what I just did
DON VITO“Hmmmmm……”“Maybe I need to pay a visit to Antonio's mansion.”“I can't keep waiting to hear from that good-for-nothing fellow.” I said to myself as I caressed the gun in my left hand.Perhaps he thinks I am joking with all of this.“Hahhahahha.”“I need to teach him a lesson. Maybe I will just start by beheading his father.”That should signal to him what I am capable of. It looks like his company with Antonio is giving him some liver or low thoughts about what I can actually do.Or could it be that Antonio knows about him?Naaaa…Xander won't be stupid enough to blow it all.“Boss, Antonio just drove in. You gave an instruction not to let anyone know you in, does that include….?”“Why do you think you find it hard to complete that sentence?” I cut him short all of a sudden.He gave no response. “Exactly. That man there is my godson. Don't do beyond yourself, Mafia,” I warned.I walked to the curtains, slightly looking through to see Antonio.“Hey you, bring the girls here. I
MIRANDAHe is just perfect when he handles me.It's more like he knew where to touch and how to touch.He knew all of my hit spots, and he never hesitated to exploit them.He placed his hands on my hair and massaged them. “Have you seen the ‘cook’ I got for you?” He asked.“Oh yes, she looks friendly. I like her already,” she said.“Friendly? I didn't get her to be friendly. If she doesn't do well enough, just let me know,” he answered.“Antonio, don't worry. I know she is good,” I said to him.He was so unpredictable. For all he cares, he wouldn't hesitate to relieve her of the job at that very moment.“Let me check on her and probably have her fix something or am I allowed to cook?“Get her to cook and don't be silly,” he responded in a harsh tone.He spanked my ass as I stood up from the bed. “Pffff,” I mutter“Whatever this is, I am beginning to like and enjoy it.”Not only am I treated like a queen but Antonio now respects me and handles me softly, at least better than how we sta
MIRANDAI paused after asking that question.I never expected him to answer. He wouldn't stop kissing me even after I asked the question.He proceeded to kiss my neck and suck on it till it started to hurt.The pleasure was intense and for another moment, I began to fantasize about lying with him.This time passionately and not forcibly. Ignoring my question, he carried me and laid me on the bed. His gaze was fixated on my body and I could imagine what was going through his head already.“Even with the fact that you have a baby growing inside of you, you still look so sexy as always,” he uttered.“Come here,” I said to him. That must be my urge speaking out loud.I pulled his shirt and put his arms around my waist. He held them so tight and in the blink of an eye, he lifted me and put me down properly on the bed.He came on top and I whispered into his ears again “Go gently, Antonio.”“Don't you trust me, Miranda?” He asked seductively as his eyes peeped at my cleavages.I don't even
MIRANDAAt least, Xander is alive and well. “This shouldn't feel like another prison,” I pondered.Once again, I took a deep sigh of relief that I was not kidnapped and yes my baby was fine.Antonio had already made arrangements for my transport to the City hospital to keep up with my weekly appointment with the doctor.I sat on the bed in the room that was prepared for me and for a moment, I saw the image of the driver who was killed flash before my very eyes.“Madam Dante,” a voice from outside called.“Who is there?” I responded sharply.The door opened wide and this lanky bodyguard came in. I don't remember seeing his face amongst the others but his uniform made me know he was one of the bodyguards.It looked like the rest of them. He walked in and just kept staring at me like he knew me before.I glared at him and said, “Can I help you?”The shocking thing is his boldness to actually come into the room I was in.If not for anything, at least the respect that I was his boss's woma
XANDERMr. Dante can't be serious with the decision. He has to be testing me.Not only has he restricted my movement but also kept me away from my sister.First and foremost, I don't even know where I am, how I got here, and the route that leads to here.How do I……?Antonio stood up all of a sudden and walked up to me.“I don't care whether you are pleased with what happened here or not. Your allegiance is to me so watch it, Xander.Watch it.”“Yes, boss. I'm sorry,” I said.Antonio signaled one of the men and he walked up to me grabbed me by the arms and lifted me.“Can I trust you, Xander?” Antonio said.I stuttered at first. Why would he ask me such a question? I have been nothing but loyal or does he suspect a thing?“My phone,” the thoughts rang out aloud in my head.Where is my phone?Oh my…I hope he hasn't gone through it.“Do you have something to say or are you going to keep quiet even to the question I asked?” Antonio said in a loud tone.“Boss, you can trust me. I will do a
XANDERA few hours back,Jocelyn wouldn't stop tapping my shoulder repeatedly.“What is it? Can you just let me be for now?” I shouted at her.She suddenly stepped back. At first, I thought that was her simply respecting and obeying me but I noticed how she kept looking above my head like someone scary was approaching.I turned to look and three hefty men were approaching us. “Where did these ones come from now?” I thought.Their faces didn't look good and they didn't look like men working for my boss or even Don.“Jocelyn, run,” I whispered, but it was already too late.A man had already grabbed her from behind. I didn't realize we were being attacked from both sides.“Where is your boss?” One of them asked as he made me kneel before him.“Who are you to ask that?” I summoned the courage to question him despite his huge size.I thought I was going to receive a hard slap or perhaps a death punch on the face but to my surprise, the man signaled to the other two who stood gallantly besi