*AshtonFor as long as I could remember my days were filled with tutors and doctors everywhere. My new mother and father had told me that I wasn't like other kids so I couldn't go to school.The only time I was allowed to leave the house was to go to the hospital, a family or business event we were invited to, so life was pretty much the same for me every day. But it didn't really matter because I was doing all this for my parents.They took me in when nobody wanted to, people called me broken but Mom and Dad said they'd love me the same, broken or not. So I did all I could to make them proud of me.At times when I got hit, I knew it was because they loved me enough to correct me, they wouldn't correct someone they don't love right?What usually went through my head most times was the urge to make both my parents proud and it was of utmost importance. Then I heard Mom was having a baby, the baby she'd always wanted, the baby she stayed up late nights and cry for, she was finally havi
*Ashton Cont."Juliet?" I fell to my knees calling out to her."You shouldn't be worried about a bitch like her, she deserved what she got for staining my clothes. These were custom made in Italy. She couldn't even pay for it with her life." The drunken man had said.What happened next was a blur, my hands were bloody but that was not my main concern, I rushed Juliet to the hospital and asked the doctors to help her immediately. I remembered screaming that she needed the best treatment and that money was not a problem.Immediately the doctor looked at her, he had this skeptical look on her face, she looked at me and nodded before giving instructions to get a surgery theatre ready. I watched the woman I claimed I love so much lie there, helpless, I knew she was sick, I could have just told her not to work, I could have escorted her back to my room, I could have sent someone to take her place, but I didn't. If she died, I was responsible for her death because I wasn't able to protect m
*Adira"Peter?""Yeah Peter, he's Ashton's butler or chauffeur or maybe he's guardian, I don't really know their relationship but he's always around Ashton like he's dad or something like that." I explained."Well, I don't see what a young man of his age needs a butler for but it's their business." Phillip said."For starters... You're here." I started tapping away at my phone."Very clever Adira, very clever. By the way, I did want to ask, what are your plans for departure? Weren't you thinking about leaving yesterday?" Phillip asked and I remembered I had discussed leaving immediately after seeing my parents."Oh, mm... Yeah, I'll get back to you on that. You see, I wasn't really able to get any rest as I was supposed to, so I thought, why not extend it a little, nothing major's happening at home anyways." I answered Phillip a bit shaky."You don't need to worry yourself miss, whatever decision you make, I'm on your side, I work for you after all." Phillip said patting my head and w
*After that, we spent the whole afternoon working on his report and worksheets. Thankfully he had access to a lot of books on the said topics and some books looked like they had been existing centuries before we were born and when I asked about them, Ashton told me he made friends with some Chinese monks and they offered him some books since he was so willing to learn and keep their culture alive."But these books are written in English, I doubt the mountain monks understood English to this extent." I added writing down some things."Well, I did spend a year there just learning traditional mandarin so I would be able to translate them. I still have the original copies if you want." Ashton said seriously not looking up from his work.One more thing I noticed was, that Ashton had a great deal of concentration while working. The other night, I looked up ADHD in adults and found out that they can only concentrate on one thing at a time and only on pressing issues or matters that they find
*The rest of the night was magical, we talked, laughed, cuddled and even made out, it was like the night would never end and I didn't want it to. As Ashton lay on my lap asleep, I watched him as he slept peacefully.Suddenly my phone rang in my pocket, almost making me jump but thankfully I was able to bring it out without waking Ashton up. I looked at the screen and saw the ID: Susan. I picked.Me: Susan, this isn't a great time. What is it?I asked.Susan: We have a situation Adira and I'm sorry but you have to come back. Susan said seriously.Me: Details now! I said trying to be as quiet as possible. Susan explained how some of our girls were ambushed by a new gang group in town trying to exact dominance because they have ties with the black arrow. That name always brought bad memories.Susan:... Left to me, I would get a team of elite ladies and bring down their fort but we need a proper plan, we need our leader if not they'll keep coming back thinking we're a bunch of little gi
*We took off as soon as I arrived with Phillip, Stacy, Mandy and Jonathan were already waiting for us by the helicopter being flown by Agatha.It took us at least an hour and thirty minutes to fly back to area Z, we flew directly to our helicopter patch beside Wong shin manor.It was exactly 8 am when we landed and the oohs and wows that kept coming from Stacy, Mandy and Jonathan just seemed to intensify now.We walked to the main entrance where we were greeted with a big sign and screaming kids."Welcome home Adira!!!" The kids screamed.I was surprised as well as shocked to see all the kids in front of Wong manor, the ran around me hugging and asking questions different questions."Kids, why aren't you at school?" I asked over all the noise."We had a rat problem at school." The kids all giggled. I didn't even have the strength to ask what they did."Adi Adi Adi... We learnt new things while you were gone." Tiffany said."Yeah, you promised us presents." Jeremy shouted."Well I prom
*Francesca came and we were finally able to go over the plan, but I felt different because we were doing this without Tina and if felt wrong. I remembered that I came back to fulfil my duties as the leader of the Black Roses and now's not the time to waver."That concluded the base of the plan. This is what we've worked on Adira, any suggestions?" Susan asked."Now that you've asked, it's time to introduce our new member. Mr Phillip." I said standing up."Good morning ladies, My name is Phillip Ruben, I served in the United States military strategic planning team for over 20 year, the marine for about 10 years and a special school for Butlers for 5 years, and thanks to miss Adira, I'll be teaching you all I know on strategic planning. I look forward to working with you." Phillip said taking a bow."Any questions before we proceed." I asked and when no one answered, I let Phillip take the floor."For a plan this detailed, only a woman would come up with it and with all my years of exp
*Despite the headache I had gotten from Stephanie's and Susan's argument, I still had to follow the kids to have fun since I had already promised them. Olivia sent someone to inform me that the buses were ready and it was time to go but a part of me couldn't leave with making up with Stephanie.Susan was one thing, she's a emotional wreck trying to hold on to the last strand of sanity in her life, she's been through a lot even though she's still growing.But Stephanie is more mature, a woman who's broken pieces are well hidden from the world, she wouldn't cry in public to be pitied, rather she'd tuck her feelings, neatly placing them at the back of her mind and hurting immensely. She was who I needed to be with right now."Tell Olivia that I just need 30 minutes," I said slowly leaving Susan who had finally fallen asleep.I dashed towards Stephanie's room on the second floor, thankfully the halls were empty, making it easier to find her. I burst through Stephanie's door to find her b
Hello Everyone. I just want to use this opportunity to say thank you for reading my books and for those of you who support it... Thank you a million more time and readers are just as special ☺️.The Mafia's Lover has come to an end but don't be too quick to Jump the boat because it's not over untill it's over. So without Further Adieu, I am proud to announce the sequel of the Mafia's Lover.THE MAFIA'S DAUGHTER. We're going to see a whole lot more of Ashton and Adira in this book as well as maybe, Adira's children, so I beg you to be patient and just hold on. this is not the end but the beginning. Thank you.❤️❤️❤️❤️
*Warning: Mature content ahead...After the two had cried their eyes out they cuddled up close to each other with intertwined hands, Adira's head on Ashton's shoulder and the atmosphere serene, nicely folded in a vulnerable blanket... Ashton kept rubbing back on Adira's hair as they enjoyed the silence making Adira feel at peace for the first time in a while, so she began to wonder."Ashton?""Hmm?""Did you see what I did to that man in the alley?" Ashton's hand stopped midway for a second and Adira almost regretted asking when he replied."Yes, yes I did. For the end part though." Ashton answered brushing Adira's long thick black hair down her back."You hesitated." Adira chuckled lightly but sad, "but then, why are you still here?" Ashton thought about it, it wasn't like he didn't know who she was, he just didn't get a glimpse of her past. He wanted to know the present Adira and that was all the reason enough.When Adira felt Ashton's hesitation again, it crushed her but she didn
*"Mister?"Ashton turned his head to look for the little voice which had called out to him before he felt a little tug on his trousers.He looked down between his legs to find a familiar little girl standing in front of him,"Lily?" The little girl's eyes grew in amazement and wonder at hearing her name from the young man. "You know my name?" The little girl asked excitedly.Ashton smiled and sat up to listen to the little girl properly with a smile, the girl raised her arms as if wanting to be carried, confused Ashton did just that hoping she wouldn't cry."Now what does this sweet little girl want from this old man?" "You're not old, you're Adira's friend." Ashton smiled."I'm glad you think of me that way." "Thank you for taking care of Adira and for coming back," Lily said."Coming back?" Ashton asked confused and Lily nodded like he would understand what she meant."Could you explain that for me, please Lily?" She nodded and tapped his arm twice to come down when she was in fr
*Adira assigned a room to Peter while Ashton recovered in their infirmary, he would be staying as long as Ashton was and it would be nice for Phillip to have someone to talk to even if they practically hated each other.It's already been a week since they arrived and now, Adira had to explain to the rest of the house why they had men living in the manor.But before that, Adira needed to finally face Tina. She was caught the same day Hugo was put out if service, a fake location was leaked about Hugo's whereabout and that was how they caught Tina.She's been in their custody since then.After Adira's talk with Peter she decided it was time to let a mother go take care of her son, as much as she despised the family, she would not be the monster they wanted her to be.During the rebuild of the manor, Adira added a few changes to make things a little more interesting. Above were the lives of every member of the house and below h
*Since returning to the manor, Adira had not been able to return home, although her nightmares were less frequent now it still felt strange sleeping within the Wong mansion.It wasn't a problem when she slept with Stephanie in her room and right now she had no idea who she was sleeping with but it feels like she's drained every atom of exhaustion from her body.She felt a strong arm around her as she blinked her eyes open, she couldn't remember the last time she felt comfortable in a man's embrace, she stared up at his face, he was also asleep.From where she was, should see how long his eye lashes were, how pink his lips were and hoped for them on hers. For once in her life, she felt complete again. Who knows what would have happened of Ashton hadn't shown up, she got her revenge, what next? But Ashton was here now, she would take some time off for herself and of course to take care of him, since obviously she shot him so it was
*A month later and Hugo is still nowhere to be found, the tracking team was always on his tale but for some strange reason he always evaded them like he knew they were after him.That night, before Adira could confront him Hugo split the scene. According to Melody, some unknown woman might have tipped him off on what was going on.Thankfully, Melody had already planted the mini microbot in his drink thus them being able to track him down. But alas, nothing lasts forever, it was only a matter of time before those bots were ingested and the signal lost.Aside from all that, the girls were successful, they managed to take over another gang and subdue it's men and thankfully, all 25 of them made it back no casualties recorded.Adira sat in her office waiting for some good news, by now the manor was filled with less people as the older kids had gone back to their daily lives. Stephanie was there for her during these times but it seemed as if Tina was becoming mo
*Hugo was on the ground in an ally, surround by three women holding guns at his head. It was quiet, the only sound he could hear were the sound of his own heart beating and the sound of heels against the concrete.Finally, Adira stood in front of him, it was as if everything she did, added up to this very moment. After chasing him down for almost a whole year, here he was in front of her, helpless and weak."Adi- Adira, no.. you don't want to do this. Th- this isn't you, please." Hugo pleaded.Adira stood in front of his watching him intensely, the very definition of if looks could kill. Seeing him this close in front of her made her want to throw up, all she had sacrificed for him, every moment they spent, a lie.Adira drew her gun in front of Hugo, he squealed shifting back but the girls behind him wouldn't let him move an inch. "My dear Hugo, on this day 13 years ago, you dug out my heart and fed it to my and today here
*The night was still, one side loud with cheers and music and another as dead quiet as a grave site. Team Beta made their way into the camp as steely as possible.Their job was as simple, secure the perimeter as much as possible and squeeze out the leader in the mist of the excitement. Half of team Beta secured the hall the party was still hot.The second team took out every other member of the gang they could find, as they slowly surrounded the perimeter."Team Beta is in position send in the demolition team. The coast is clear, I repeat, the coast is clear." Adira's team arrives but the mission is already compromised when the men figure out that half their security is no where to be found.A fight breaks out of no where. It was early but the ladies had anticipated this much with Phillip and attacked. Adira took down every man as they pushed closer, the men came with their gun but Adira was just as ready.Adira got to the bunker the alpha team was
*"Team alpha has successfully entered into enemy base, initiating phase two, operation distraction." *Before the girls were lead in the man had to inform one of their superiors so it wouldn't complicate matters afterwards.It wasn't easy convincing him but after a thorough inspection of the ladies bodies, to be sure they weren't spies or members of the black rose and a promise to perform for the men as well as personal service."This way please, we'll provide you with whatever you need, and you promise us a performance after." Rob said clearing his throat."I can't wait to see what kinds of talents you girls have. I'm hope you don't disappoint me, I have disappointment." Michael said with a hint of danger in his voice."You've put a roof over our heads, this is the least we could do. And I'm a hundred and one percent sure you won't be disappointed." Her words were as smooth as a deadly snake, make his word seem like a worthless cry for help.Michael withdrew sensing the danger but