[Khione’s Point of View]“W-hat type of work do you do?”The question reverberated in my head, and it was in Anastasia's voice because she was the first to ask it. I remember how it struck me when I realized I couldn't explain it.Tonight, I decided to go all black with a sexy body suit and stockings, I didn't bother with heels as I sat on the bed, waiting for my first client of the night; and it didn't take long before the door was opening and he was trudging in as if he had the world at the palm of his hands.He smirked and started taking off his upper jacket as he made his way over to the couch in the corner of the room, which had a small table with a few bottles of wine on it and a mini-stage with a pole in front. My face naturally broke into a seductive smile.He started by already pouring himself a glass of wine, "They said you were the best around, and I've been eager to find out your real capabilities.” He smirked at me once more.I had grown accustomed to cocky clients. They
[Khione’s Point Of View][FLASHBACK]"Are you certain this is a good idea?"I recall inquiring of Rue before I was about making the biggest error of my life.She walked up to me and put her hand on my shoulder with a determined look on her face. "Yes, I'm sure, I promise that Giovanni won't learn about this,"I agreed, believing what she said. It was around 6 p.m. when I entered Galileo's room. He smirked as he sat on the bed, his elbow resting on his knees, lustfully scanning his eyes over me. I took a deep breath and started slipping out of my gown.I wish I didn't. I wish I could go back in time and realize what a fool I was when I took off my dress and stood in front of him in my bra and underwear, allowing him to drink the entirety of me—something only Givonni was permitted to do. I didn't bother to look at him; instead, I focused on the ground while feeling so ashamed of myself.“If I do this, you promise to pay my sister’s hospital bills?” I spoke without looking up at him, a
[Khione’s Point of View]Since Giovanni called it quits on our engagement three years ago, I've avoided being in the same room with him. Not that he desired to have me in the same space as him. But because I worked as an agent for the Mezzesalam, most of our meetings were unavoidable, and at times like this, I just stared blankly, never meeting his gaze.Being a member of the mafia meant making deals with other groups, both legal and illegal, and this was one of those illegal meetings where things could go wrong and bodies could start dropping to the floor with blood stains with the slightest slip-up.I, like the others, stood at the corner with a briefcase of substance, waiting to be called while Giovanni and their new ally conversed."I heard what happened with the Russians; how do I know the same sh*t won't happen here tonight?" The new ally, Mr. González, his name, was seated on the opposite couch with one leg crossed over the other, with six of his men standing behind him, and a
[KHIONE’S POINT OF VIEW]“Are you okay?” I heard Rue’s voice as soon as I walked into the room. I came to a halt in front of the door, and my gaze was drawn to where she was lying on her bed, staring at me with a puzzled expression that I would never be fooled by again.One thing I knew about Rue was that what she showed on her face was the polar opposite of what she was thinking. In time, I learned to read her so well that I could tell when she was genuinely worried, genuinely crafty, or genuinely only interested in pursuing her selfish desires. At this moment, she was confused but didn't care.I looked away from her and toward my bed as my jaw became clenched. “Are you okay, Khione?" I exploded out of exhaustion. “Can you for once quit pretending like you care? We all know you don't. It's exhausting and getting old!" Her mouth opened and closed like a fish as she tried to find the right words. “You know I care about you, Khione. You are my best friend.”I scoffed. “You know not
[Khione’s Point View]As I stood outside on the chilly, dark night on the front porch of the house, I let out a cloud of smoke and took another drag on my cigarette. I continued taking more drags until I felt a sudden tightness and burning in my chest, but I disregarded it and continued to take more drags while messing up my blonde hair.I detested the shade of my hair.I paused for a moment and remembered when I first started dying my hair blonde.I had dark brown hair that Giovanni used to adore but that he now despises, so I had to change it.I shook the idea out of my head, but Giovanni's face persisted in my mind.God. Even after three years, the feelings I had for him were still present and even stronger than before.Three years after the death of my father, I was 17 when I first met Giovvani, and we later began dating after I turned 18. He promised to love me, to show me the world, to realize all of my dreams, and he made sure to keep all of those commitments. 6 years later, w
(Khione's Point Of View)Till we were outside the school and in a parking lot, I let Giovanni pull me along. At that point, I had enough and yanked my hand away."That's enough!" I verbalized, taking a step back away from him when he turned to face me. I looked at the ground rather than into his eyes, as I suddenly felt frazzled. I fear I would burst out crying, and he would get to see how debilitated I actually was and how much he had succeeded in making me suffer. He would never get to see that."What the heck was that about?" He demanded.Confounded, I raised an eyebrow at him. “I didn't know I was doing something wrong, Sir, so what are you talking about?”His inner cheek was prodded. "You go around fucking men now, you can't keep your legs close for a second, can you?"Anger surged through me in response to his words, and my gaze became a glare. "I believe those words better describe you better, Mr. Giovanni Mezzesalma. You came to a children's play to shove your dick into the n
[ANASTASIA’S POINT OF VIEW]Going out?After taking me out for breakfast a few days prior, I never imagined that it would happen so quickly. I also never imagined that Enzo would ever take me out again, but here we were in one of the most upscale and expensive malls in New York.Enzo was taking me shopping. I was expecting a lot of things, but not this.My eyes kept getting bigger as I continued to stare at the clothing, barely controlling my mouth from opening.“Pick whatever you want. I have a call to make.” Enzo spoke next to me while removing his phone from his pocket.I turned to face him at once and exclaimed, "AH!"He raised an amused brow as he cast a downward gaze at me. “What?”I immediately flushed and averted my eyes. “Nothing,” I mumbled while keeping my eyes on the ground until he hooked a finger under my chin and raised my face."You blurted earlier, I'm sure you have something to say, doll?" His eyes coruscated with amusement. I could not help but leer and then inundat
[ANASTASIA’S POINT OF VIEW] I looked at myself in the mirror. I looked pretty. I was wearing a vibrant red dress made of lightweight fabric that featured an intricate pattern of swirls and flowers that cascade down my body. My hair was pulled back into a neat bun, with several strands framing my face. My makeup was subtle yet striking; dark eyeliner accentuated my eyes while rosey blush brought out the flush on my cheeks and a hint of lipstick. I felt pretty. I never thought I would be following Enzo to a party, talk more of a gala party. It was like having those dreams while awake but this was real and I wasn’t daydreaming. I was going to a gala party with the Mezzealmas. “Are you ready, doll?” I turned around as Enzo walked into the closest and my jaw dropped at the sight. His clothing was almost casual but fashionable. He was wearing a smooth, black sleek leather jacket that was paired with dark trousers and black shoes. His face was partially visible, showing off his strong