C A U G H T

"Miss, Garcia's are... they are your in laws!" 

Genelia's eyes widened at the sudden confession, heart beat fastened 10 times more at the knowledge of almost knocking someone out who had a connection with her so called fiancé's mafia. 

What if they knew she was here in this club? More worse, what if they come to know that it was her who fought someone from their mafia?

"Miss, we gotta leave. Now!" 

Alvaro panicked, being bold he held her wrist and started walking out of the boxing court, parting the crowd into two his steps were fast and aggressive. 

He wanted to leave as soon as possible before anything he was fearing could happen. 

Genelia's mind became such a manifestation upon still processing his words. 

No way this was happening, all this things started messing her mind more making her numb seconds by seconds. 

But then again, how the fuck all this happened? 

She angrily jerked Alvaro's hand off her wrist in the mid way. 

"YOU DARED TO BRING ME HERE, KNOWING ALL THIS?" 

Taking her aggression out on Alvaro with fire in her eyes she was raging, Alvaro became numb for a second. 

It was the first time of her yelling at him. 

She sure used to get pissed off often but never once she raised her voice at him. 

Not able to utter any reply he gulped first preparing his reasons. 

"I didn't knew, miss-..." 

"Excuses!" 

She yelled, giving him no chance to even explain himself while staring at his eyes with her angry ones. 

The whole marriage thing was frustrating as hell for her. No, she didn't choose this marriage agreement for herself rather the marriage agreement chose herself without her own will. 

Since her birth, the only thing she was taught was that she was engaged. That she belonged to someone. But someone who? 

Someone whom see have never seen. A stranger! 

Tied in a useless betrothal since she wasn't even born, she had a life of a prisoner. 

Mother's womb is believed to be the safest place for one but no, she became a deal even when she was there. 

No freedom to choose, no freedom to speak. The only thing which she was bound to learn was her being someone else's property. 

Yes, just a property and one day he will come to claim her. 

"Miss, I really didn't know this was going happen. I really don't know what that woman was doing there but when I recognised her it was too late already!" Alvaro said in a convincing yet eager tone. 

He was saying the truth, he really didn't know anything like this was going to actually happen. 

It was more weird to believe because, never once he saw any men of Garcia's in that club before. 

Garcia's owned their own casinos and well known bars in the town hence what was that woman... a member of Garcia's was doing there, it was also a mystery for him. 

It was an unexpected thing to happen for him too but it was hard to explain the whole situation to Genelia whose mind was having absolutely no chill at that time. 

Seeing the uncertainty in her eyes for his statement he gulped in regret and extreme level of guilt. 

Her stare was hurtful. 

She was feeling betrayed.

"Miss, You are the only person who owns my loyalty." 

He confessed with his emotions controlling his words, his eyes were red and glossy in guilt and sadness to make her even feel that way towards him. 

Years of knowing her, he strangely thought that she trusts him the most but he maybe guessed it wrong. 

Even if she was suspicious about his sincerity at that moment but he knew that the least thing he would do is to stab her in the back. 

Alvaro only intended to make her feel more lively, he wanted to cheer her up knowing how much she was affected by this unwanted wedding. 

She was letting go of her studies, dreams, career and freedom behind just to keep up a fucking promise which was made years ago and his only intention was to make her feel little better. 

Being bold his hand again held her wrist, now tightly with more determination. 

His eyes became firm and strict suddenly. 

"I'll never allow any grim on you!" 

That was his last sincere words before dragging her out of the place again as Genelia quietly let him lead the way out. 

Maybe she exaggerated and uttered few words in anger' she thought. 

A small hint of bad feeling raised in her heart to blame it all on him, when she was the one who caused the fight to happen with that woman. 

It wasn't right thing to take everything out on him when she had a big part of it in this matter as well. 

Now she felt multiple thoughts messing her mind. 

No one has control over there emotions.

But as for Alvaro, he had only one thing going on in his head. No way he was going to let her identity out, no way he was going to ruin her image. 

Belonging to a world where Genelia had a reputation like a goddess. No one knew her since the childhood as Fernandez's hid her well like a jewel to gift her to the Garcia's safely as soon as she hits 18. 

She did her schooling while hiding her identity. 

No body really knew her real self well, except of her headmaster and her own people in mafia. 

Hence she was only famous with words all around the world. 

Long hair, shimmering skin, kind personality and lady with absolute elegance... she was described so well and good. 

Words spread like fire in their world and when the word is about any rich and famous personality, people feel eager to find a topic to talk it out. 

By any chance today the word gets spread of Genelia coming to a club of gangsters, betting on a fight and almost knocking someone out in anger... then not only her image of being a hidden gem from such golden years will be spoiled. 

But also there will be a risk of her in laws breaking the bondage between them claiming her as fake and a pretender. 

And causing disobedience in their years old betrothal will not only ruin the relationship of both the families but also the most powerful alliance between Fernandez's and Garcia's will be broken.

Only if Genelia got caught today.

Alvaro was eager to safely rescue her out of the scene cause knowing Garcia's, they surely will take this action seriously. 

They are not the type to let go of such a matter. 

And no way in damn, Alvaro would let Genelia get caught. 

Almost reaching the exit, Alvaro's eyes were determined as he still continued his walk. The car was parked across the alley so they had to be more quick in order to avoid eyes and reach there fast. 

But little did Alvaro knew that the eyes he was planning to avoid so wisely were sharper than anyone. 

"Freeze Them!" 

As they kept on walking a deep and husky voice rang around loudly in a cold way. Someone ordered his men. 

Alvaro's eyes widened. Heart started beating fast as he cursed under his breath feeling all trapped ahead. 

They caught them!

Couple of men following the order of their mafia leader made aggressive steps towards the two, while they both were still holding one another's hands. 

But as soon as Alejandro's men could do anything Alvaro stepped ahead himself in a way to hide Genelia behind him in a protective manner. 

His right hand extended making a barrier between them and left hand still held her hand tightly. Genelia stood behind him with her face and hair still covered with only a cap. 

"Stay there!" 

Alvaro coldly commented as the men who were approaching them lessened their speed while witnessing Alvaro's behaviour. He looked intimidating. 

Alvaro's eyes roamed all around the room with Garcia's men surrounding them, as suddenly a figure popped out in the middle from the dark in front of them. 

Right hand in his pocket he approached the scene of Alvaro protecting a thin person behind, with his features covered... Alejandro was unable to see the person's face.

"Talk from afar!" 

Alvaro darkly commented again daring to stop his men's pace who were still approaching him and Genelia. 

With Alejandro's raised brow he looked at Alvaro kind of amused. Sides of lips twitched feeling the threat in the voice and that was something new to see. 

Very few people can dare to stand against him. 

Alvaro was standing in Garcia's possession and showcasing the dare to talk back in front of him, was a very unexpected scene to witness. 

Alejandro then raised his hand signalling his men to stop as he kept his eyes dark on the two culprits in all black standing there. 

"Who are you?" 

Alejandro questioned with his voice sounding deep and dangerous. 

Genelia's heart raced. Acknowledging the fact that she was literally in front of the man whom her family claimed to be her fiancé... she became numb for real. 

The sound of his voice was deep and dark, the aura he owned was so intimidating. 

This was incredible to believe that she was literally standing in front of him after such long years. 

All this time she had seen him all over the newspapers and TV but no way she expected to encounter him for the first time in here, like this. 

Unconsciously fisting her hands she felt nervousness clouding her thoughts for reasons unknown.

Though she was forced into this marriage agreement without her will but a small hint of curiosity rose in her heart. 

Since she was a child, she kept hearing things about him. She kept listening to the rumours of his achievements and stuffs. 

Even if it was hard to admit but still, she lowkey developed a little curiosity to know what type of person she was engaged to. 

On the other way, The way Alvaro was protecting Genelia behind him was a scene of someone protecting a very important person. 

Alvaro gulped knowing with whom he was going to have a time of chat. It was not only his Master's fiancé but also someone who was a crude mafia king. 

Alejandro alone terrified the entire alliance since he took over the Garcia's heritage. He was someone who loved the smell of rotten human flesh and his tortures had a list of hell. 

He was such a freak. 

And acknowledging a matter like this was quite serious, picking up a fight with one who had his name connected with his mafia may perk their dignity. 

They take it to their ego. 

Alvaro gulped. All he want to do right now is to protect Genelia well, he is ready to take this dare wisely. He is ready to risk himself only for Genelia. 

"It was a misunderstanding!" 

He answered a whole different thing amusingly Alejandro more. 

He straightforwardly came to the point. 

"A Misunderstanding? How come?" 

Alejandro questioned with no hint of bother in his eyes, he was rather busy in something else. 

He was reading... he was very calming analysing everything. From person's facial expressions to his body movements, from his slightest way of communicating to his way of acting. 

He could smell the lie from afar. 

But right now his whole attention wasn't on Alvaro actually. His whole attention was rather on someone who was behind him standing straight. 

Time to time the person was peeking at him suspiciously. 

Black clothing and face almost covered with a got damn cap. The person was quite small in proportion of men's built but it was hard to tell properly. 

The person still had his left hand connected with Alvaro and that was definitely something of the matter. 

He kept staring at Genelia with his eyes judging every little details. 

The fact that the person had Alvaro protecting her that way was making Alejandro doubt about her identity. 

But she still had a disguise of men. 

"We didn't know that she belonged to Garcia's!" 

Alvaro said wisely showing the white flag to Alejandro. 

He surrendered. 

"Were you the one?" 

Alejandro back questioned directly with his eyes still analysing Genelia behind Alvaro. 

Gulping the hard lump on his throat, Alvaro's became eyes blank.

"Yes!" 

He agreed taking the blame of Genelia's action without any guilt. 

A small hint of fear was in his heart but he wasn't the type to betray his master either. 

He owed Genelia his loyalty. 

Genelia's head snapped up at his voice, her eyes wore a hint of bad feeling. 

He took all of her blame when moments ago she accused him for being ungrateful? 

"What the hell are you doing-..."

she mumbled against his back while he just squeezed her hand on his left ones tightly, signalling her to keep shut there. 

For a moment some unknown emotions clouded her thoughts, Alvaro was risking his life to save her from this situation when she dumped her whole personal illness at him. 

She misjudged his loyalty... and she was feeling bad about it. 

"And I am ready to take the responsibility!" 

Alvaro spoke as he looked down not matching his eyes with Alejandro. 

For a fact Alejandro was still staring at the person behind him and he clearly sensed the illness in the atmosphere. 

"You broke my person's jaw, pay it back with your broken legs!" 

Alejandro's dark voice demanded as he still eyed the person behind Alvaro with seriousness. 

Genelia's heart paused working, how one could be so heartless? She wondered while hearing Alejandro's deal. He didn't even tried to inspect the matter but already gave the judgment. 

She never despised him more than she was doing at that moment of time. 

While for Alejandro, something seemed off and he understood it well, why the person behind Alvaro was mute all this time? Why the person behind Alvaro wasn't fearing his presence? Most importantly, why the person behind him became disturbed to hear his statement. 

That's when he smelt the lie there. 

Alvaro's clenched jaw gave the clear view of his firmness, he blinked in silent anger, he was going to ditch his self respect. Even though he had no fault but he had no choice either. He have to surrender for the sake of Genelia... 

He gulped aggressively clearly ready to give in to Alejandro's demand when suddenly... 

"No one rebels around without a cause." 

Genelia's feminine angry voice gained the spotlight as she spoke with her righteousness. 

She had enough of it, truly. She couldn't control no more. 

Alvaro's eyes widened at her statement when she backed away from him revealing herself finally. 

Her hat still covered her most of the face but now they all knew that she was a woman who disguised herself as a man. She exposed herself. 

Alejandro's eyes stuck on her as his eyes very interestingly stared at her. 

No wonder why he felt weird towards her, she had a small figure to be musculine up so close. 

"Elaborate!" 

Taking interest in her choice of words Alejandro demanded with his voice sounding deep, staring right at the woman who dared to speak up. 

That was new, he saw no woman interfering in the business of mafia before. 

No one had that much of guts to do so. 

He had only one female member in the mafia and even she wasn't that brave to question his order. 

In their world woman were meant to get married and give a heir. Never to talk back and meddle in business matters. 

Though he had no clue about who she was or how she was there but his adrenaline rushed up to the highest for reasons unknown. 

"That woman was disrespectful. She became violent first!" 

Genelia spoke less but sharp. Her voice held the ground as Alejandro raised his right brow up in amusement. He felt captivated by the sound of her voice. 

Acting unbothered he then spoke. 

"Whether disrespectful or not, she still belonged to Garcia's." 

Alejandro uttered his every word in a serious note. 

Whereas Genelia upon hearing him dropped her jaw, a leader so partial like him was her fiancé? 

That's how he is? Cruel. Partial. Pathetic? 

For a fact, she couldn't believe that he was the same man with whom she was going to spend her life with now. 

She despised him at their very first encounter. 

"You are a jerk!" 

She mumbled in her airy tone and it unexpectedly reached his ears. 

His eyes darkened as his jaw clenched tightly. 

"What did you say?" 

A low growl escaped his mouth while wearing a deep angry frown. 

No one up until today, dared to talk back to him and she cursed him? 

"You heard me!" 

Holding her ground Genelia spoke every single word with authority when a big hand grabbed her thin neck and aggressively pulled her up for her to stand on her tip toes abruptly. 

The cap which was hiding her face and hair flew off because of the sudden unexpected attack caused by Alejandro as that's when her features came on show. 

Alejandro had his hand wrapped around her throat while pulling her to his face's level with his left hand as his dark eyes was ready to make her his anger's prey today. 

But the second his aggressive orbs matched with her brown chocolate eyes, he froze. 

Eyes gorgeous than anyone. Lashes longer, stood up perfectly while looking up right at his dark eyes. 

He was dumbfounded for a second to take in the beauty he was witnessing in front of him for a couple of seconds.

Her light brown eyes were strict, the view of her long dark hair dancing with the flow of the cold breeze became one good picture for the watcher. 

Alejandro's eyes were lost in hers. The way her chocolate brown eyes were staring at his dark ones ditching respect and fear made him feel strange. 

It was his first time witnessing this sight. 

Never in his lifetime he noticed a woman in so much detail like he was noticing Genelia. Taking the notes of every little feature of her, he felt captivated. Still lost in that strange feeling he forgot that he had her neck captured on his hold.