Chapter 10

Chapter 10 stm

Hugo had to take complete rest for at least two weeks before he was cleared to work. In that week if there was someone who had to really test their patience, it was Caterina. 

She had to bear all the mood swings of her boss aka Hugo. Sometimes he was so calm and relaxed, friendly if you might say, and other times he was a wild lion, ready to chop anyone's head off. Even Luca grimaced looking at the scattered lounge because Hugo couldn't find the tv control that was apparently placed right in front of him. 

Despite the fact that Luca didn't like to lose, he admired Caterina's calm personality, how she handled Hugo. 

But among all the chaos, there was one thing Hugo felt. His heart change towards Caterina was so powerful and real that he got scared of himself. 

He tried to call girls to divert himself but he couldn't make it happen, not that he was answerable to anyone, he felt he wasn't doing right. It's like you want a certain brand of whiskey and it is placed on the highest shelf where you cannot reach. 

Caterina was getting on his nerves. People said, you could get diverted by the way how someone dresses to lure someone, but Caterina was an outstanding gem. She would outstand the whole world even if you put her in a potato sack. 

The staff uniform was never a problem for Hugo, not until he saw Caterina in that floor length uniform.  

It was a simple button down dress with a black waist coat and black shoes. Nothing much. Everyone was strictly instructed to keep their hair in a tight bun, but Hugo liked Caterina's hair in a braid like he sneaked once or twice. 

She never applied a lip gloss or nail enamel although he had seen many girls wearing it, still she was naturally so beautiful that she didn't need any of the makeup. 

He was currently sitting in his home office reviewing his work as he wanted to catch up before visiting the office again. 

His forehead frowned to see the numbers not matching with the sheet. 

He picked up his phone and dialled Luca who picked up after three bells.  

“What boss?” Luca said in a busy tone. 

“Have you checked the current month's revenue?” Hugo inquired. He could hear Luca sitting up straight. 

“Not yet. Why? Churro hasn't told you yet?” Luca asked. 

“No. I haven't talked to him yet. I was actually reviewing the sheets myself and I saw the numbers not matching”. Hugo told him. 

“What do you mean?” Luca was on guard. 

“Churro has been with us since ages, I don't even remember how long. He has never done this”. Luca was right but something wasn't adding up. 

“Or maybe we never noticed the little changes”. Hugo opened another file and his tone was stern enough to tell Luca that things had changed. 

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“Sir, dinner is ready. Would you like me to serve here?” Hugo didn't know the whole day had passed when Caterina knocked and entered his office. 

“Ohh. No. I will come to the table”. Hugo waved her and she understood his gesture to leave his office. 

Caterina noticed he was in deep thoughts while having dinner. Unlike his routine he didn't say a word about the food or anything to compliment her and she couldn't understand why she felt a bit sad. 

They had just finished dinner when she saw Luca entering the penthouse. And well now that was an alarming situation because they were wearing the same ruthless mask. 

“Did you get him?” She saw how Hugo fisted his hands and his knuckles turned white. She had only seen him this angry when he had to collect some debt or to kill someone who had betrayed him and she wasn't sure what this was about. 

She was scared nonetheless. 

“Let's go Boss”. Luca didn't spare a glance at her and turned to go outside with Hugo following him closely. 

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Luca stopped the car at a warehouse that was actually their workplace to execute special calls just like now. They moved around the hall, going to the basement without turning or bothering around to reply to his men greeting him. 

Girls and boys were busy sampling and packing the drugs while some people were busy with checking in the weapons produced and packing them according to the order of shipment. 

Hugo descended the stairs and walked the cold, strained hallway to the end cell room. He called it his personal play area. 

Luca moved to unlock and opened the heavy iron door and smirked to see Churro, naked and covering in the corner. His eyes opened wide as soon as his gaze fell over Hugo, standing tall behind Luca. 

“Boss. I… I am sorry boss. I got greedy and got carried away”. He tried to kneel before him but Luca kicked him in his stomach, throwing him a bit far. 

“Ohh you surely got carried away Churro and I am wondering for how long?” Luca said in a cold tone while Hugo pulled a chair and sat down as if he had the whole time in the world. 

“I am sorry Boss. Please. Please forgive me”. Churro knew he had no way out. 

“Luca. Would you please get me the pliers?” Hugo stretched his hands without saying anything to hint but Luca smirked. His lips stretched in a cruel grin. 

The show was going to enter his favorite part. 

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Caterina startled from her place where she had fallen asleep and saw Hugo entering the penthouse followed by Luca. 

She flinched to see Hugo’s shirt drenched in blood. His arms had splashes of blood too but it was his dark gaze that had her scared. 

“No one can betray Hugo. No one”. Hugo raised his finger and Caterina didn't know why he had to threaten her. Apparently she had no wings to fly even if she wanted to. 

She nodded and that was the only assurance Hugo needed who turned around to go to his bedroom while Luca stayed for a while. 

“I hope you understood”. Luca said in the same tone before he turned to leave the penthouse, leaving Caterina frowning upon their words. 

Why would they need to say it to her? 

She didn't know if Hugo would want something to eat or not but she was sleepless now. She had only napped after Hugo had left for work and now she couldn't sleep again. 

She went into the kitchen and pulled out the tub of ice cream from the freezer. She pulled out the bowl, turned around and screamed to see Hugo standing behind her. 

She wasn't aware when Hugo came to the kitchen. 

“You scared me”. She said putting a hand on her chest, feeling her heart thumping wildily. 

“I didn't take you as the scared one”. Hugo leaned in and put his fingers on her pulsing point on her neck. She slightly flinched at the touch and looked at Hugo closely. 

There was something off. 

“What are you eating?” Hugo pulled back and looked at the bowl in her hand. 

“Ohh. Ice cream. I couldn't sleep so I thought to myself ....”. She shrugged. 

“Bring me a bowl too”. He turned to go to the living lounge leaving her stare at his broad back. 

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Tabby