The day started very busy and hectic. I have had a couple of meetings with the ones I had scheduled for the day. Sitting in my office dabbling the files I had laid out on my desk ready to sign the most important and possibly push the remaining for later after due consideration. I had told my secretary never to let anyone into my office without first calling and that she had maintained for the past month. Isabella was out of the way during work hours at least it gives me the chance to think about a few things that I could do to make the family name grow. I scrolled through my desktop with my pen in my hand as I studied the figures. Oops! I exclaimed in exhaustion as I traced a hand on it to avoid mistakes. Just as I had my attention focused on the system with my mouth pouting out in a small circle my door creaked open after a knock I guess I didn't hear because I was drowning to finish the task.“Hello ma'am there's someone here to see you. He says it's urgent”. She told me. I looked
I could feel the tension in the room when she saw me walk into her office. I had not come to play pranks or be in her business, I needed her to do this with me. No one was a perfect match for the job except her. I didn’t know why my blood and veins kept yawning to see her all the time. I took a quick look as I walked out of the office. She still had that perplexed look on her face like she had made the worst decision of her life by allowing me to sit and talk to her about some project.“I will be back in a few days”. I mouthed to myself as I got into my car ready to leave the premises.A quick buzz on my phone and I looked over at the lit screen displayed in front of me. It was Enzo, he knew I would be out by now making a few moves to the betterment of the family. I am not even in the right mind to take any others from him. A little frown arched on my face as I brushed a quick finger across the screen to answer.“Where are you at? We need you at the Matho Crystal gold club at twenty”.
“Come on buddy. We can get all the juices of this deal checked in a few hours” It was Duke speaking.He had recently introduced himself as duke and the hair to the Richardson empire. His brother Donald managed some properties. These men were deep in the corporate affairs and knew exactly how to run their fathers business. They had no business with being Mafias like my brother and I. I wiped a quick hand over my nose as I watched hand the golf stick to his assistant.“Have our site out at the lounge,” he pointed to the exclusive seat out section on the left. It has all the features of a Vip setting and I liked it even though it was almost an open air space. I wore my cap back on and began walking with them. My brother had an undescriptive smile on his face. He seemed even more excited about the deal than I am. I mean I have read a little about the terms but a few changes could be made in our favour. We strolled together till we got to the seats. “Gentlemen please have a seat”, Duke's v
CHAPTER 23DOMINICO'S POVExactly twenty four hours had passed and I had totally forgotten I had a deal with Dominco Salvatore, the fourth Capo of the city, that no one dared to speak against. He was a tough man that even I had feared at some point but not anymore. I bet over grazing through the files I had set on my table. Then the knock came soft and familiar. I didn't bother to raise my head up and I knew who it was. When I didn't answer after a while I heard the clicking of shoes and the crawling door all at the time.“Ma'am, it seems you are looking for something. I was about to go on a thirty minute break. I have called your office but there was no response so I thought to.come check if everything is alright”, he voice was soft and he'd a tone of kindness. “Yes, you can go for your break. I can't seem to find the draft I made for the meeting with the new oil expatriates coming into town tomorrow. I need to get the documents ready for my presentation. Lisa had her eyes digging
“My heart ached as he stared at me with his intoxicating and seductive eyes. I could tell my legs trembled from the smell of his cologne, I slowly shot my eyes as he leaned closer to me, his lips parting to meet mine. When it touched I kissed back, brushing my tongue against his softly. One hand found his hair and the other found his shirt pulling him closer to me. I wanted him here and now and I could tell he too cannot wait to have some good time with me. His hands slowly slid between my legs, and goddamnit I wasn’t wearing one of those unique pants of mine. I had my skirt short on my things revealing a good portion of flesh. A soft moan escaped my lip as I let him slide his hand dipper into my thighs, cold shivers ran through my spine as we continued. I spread my legs slowly, giving him a way to go in deeper. His fingers reached for my undies, stretching the thong I had one slightly, while our lips connected in a tight pleasurable way that I couldn’t resist. As he was about to reac
I honked a few times before the gates opened for me to drive through, revealing the magnificent Silici empire. The same one my father had built from sweat, blood and crime. Alessandro my father is what I call the untouched and untrackable lion. Despite all this he has tried to come out clean and innocent. The music in my car has been my companion for the past thirty minutes.I pulled up slowly into my parking space right adjacent to the mansion. Hesitating for a while and contemplating my options before exiting the car. The door slammed followed by the clicking sound from the car lock. I was exhausted from the day's work and the plans ahead. The past days have been so hectic that I barely made time to be with the only person that gives me so much reason to be alive. Giorgio must be enjoying my absence especially with the fact that he doesn't even have my time each time I show up in the living room all tired and drained. My red Louis Vuitton bag on my right hand I strolled into the man
The first day at the site. I arrived quite early, my car sat perfectly on the left side as I sat watching the sunset casting a light yellow glow on the trucks and engineers ready to work.A quick glance at my watch. I frowned, drumming my hand on the steering slowly. It quickly sank into a sweet rhythm. My heart raced through everything that had happened in the last weeks. My father doesn't like the idea but I was sure to make him see the good side of it. My phone buzzed a few times before I answered the call.“Hey”. I cleared my throat as I listened to the little one who had called me.“Mom, when are you coming home?” Gio’s voice came rushing in through the phone speaker.“Hey, my darling—I have missed you, don't worry I will be home soon and I promise to get you some macdonalds on my way home”, I assured him. He chuckled a bit and from where I was sitting I could feel his smile spread at the mention of mcdonalds. “You should get me some burger and ice cream too”, was Maria’s voice
They had their guns pointing at us like criminals. I looked at the men eyeball to eyeball not taking any chances to look like a coward. This was a perfect chance to prove I was strong but it wasn't for a situation as deadly as this. We were outnumbered and Gui is a woman, I can bet with life she isn't trained for times like this. The men had their guns pointed at us until we left the site. Driving behind Gui just to make sure she was fine and all the engineers asked to leave at once. This was an aisyake and I could bet with my log that someone was somewhere taking a long drag of his cigarette and sabotaging my work. My father believes I can handle this project effectively. That is the reason I have been appointed to handle this one.From time to time I steal glances behind me to see if we are being followed. I followed her till she stopped at their gate.She got out of her car heading towards me. Her face was firm and her steps calculated. She stopped just by the door and knocked. I p
I locked eyes with her for a long time and if I could read her mind all she wanted to do was eliminate me. Oh she says I have brought more troubles since I arrived but she was worse than the troubles I have brought. She literally has my father on her skirts and she took away the little home that I had. Turned me into her slave and threw me out like an outcast after accusing me of something I know absolutely nothing about. Isabella started crying the moment her mom got into the room. My father walked away after her was done with all he had to say. I didn’t flinch and with the way she looked at me it only meant she was plotting something evil. Isabella cried her ass out, pointing at me to say the entire world was against her.“And it’s all your fault”, she finally spit the words at me. I had the last laugh, the better laugh if you ask me. Isabella was some spoiled brat that thinks of herself as the boss and leader of this great squad when in actual sense she is nothing but some mommy’s
I was half way out of the building when I heard my name. The voice gave him a way in an instance and I knew why he was chasing after me. A confrontation wasn’t even going to help the situation and if he thinks that he can guilt trip me then he is a joker. “Giuliana”, I heard my name again, this time it was fierce. Loud and came from a place of anger.“What exactly do you want from me?” I asked the moment I slowed down on my pace. I turned to face him, making sure he had met my pace. The sound of his shoes clicking heavily on the ground portrayed the anger he has inside of him but of course I didn’t care. He and his girlfriend had done worse than I did and I didn’t confront any of them so why was this case so much of a big deal.“Giuliana, how could you?” Enzo’s voice had a hint of anger and panic in it.“What are you talking about?” I pretended not to have the slightest idea of what he had to say.“Oh please don’t give me that look Gui, you know exactly what I mean. How could you do
I stood right at the corner of the hall with a glass of champagne half filled in my hand. The crisp slightly dimmed crescent lights sent a faint glow to my skin making me look like a demigod in black. Black is my favourite color for Mafia parties like this if you ask me. My back resting against the wall. I squint my eyes watching the men and women having a nice time at their reserved tables. My family had theirs on the far end of the hall. The Salvatore’ s on the other end. I and Dominco have crossed paths a couple of times without speaking to each other yet I could see how lustfully he looks at me each time. My skimpy dress was a deliberate action to make him want me and just like I had thought he couldn't get his eyes off me the entire time and even in the dimly lit hall I could see his eyes casting shallow glances at me. Enzo and Isabella were still busy with their public display of affection and I could tell they are just as clueless as what is about to hit them. Even though I
Pained by the revelation, I walked off from the back yard and headed into the house, my own side of the building. I stood watching the yard through the window. Gio never had my time as he was busy with his tab, the only times he would really get to ask me for anything was when he was hungry giving that i do not have any help at the moment plus Gio says he doesn't want anyone babysitting him. The thought of Enzo filled my head. The thought of the pressure Isabela had mounted on him to make him do what he did flooded my heart as I stood there staring blankly into space. So all this while it wasn't my fault yet I had eaten the blame that came from all the angles, been called names and all sorts of things. my heart thundered playing heavy drums of revenge as I stood. Just then my eyes caught him strolling out of the building. I guess Isabella was too angry to see him off after having their lunch with family. it was her usual way each time he upsets her. I thought about it then realized th
I brushed past him not minding if we'd been in a relationship in the past years. Enzo was supposed to be my lovely wedded husband until he chose to rub my feelings in the mud and stab my heart from behind because he thought it wasn't good enough for him. At this point his opinion didn't really matter, he made his choice to be with Isabella at the time I needed him the most. I swayed towards the left, the corridor leading to the back. I could feel his eyes resting on me even after I had walked past them. Isabella knew just how to play the game perfectly. With my shoes clicking heavily against the marble floor I headed out of the house towards the garden at the back. The swing at the back of the house has always been my companion since growing up and I have come to love the feeling it gives each time I sit swinging myself slowly on it with my legs pinned to the ground. At this point in time everything was beginning to overwhelm me and if not that i had embarked on a journey of no return
"How dare she go against my plans?", I heard Francesca's voice resonate from the living room as I approached through the lobby. My father was mute like a statue, when it comes to her I wonder why he was always never active. I could beat my chest to it that he wasn't like this, this soft with my mom. The woman now runs our home and does all the dictations. Well, all that has got to change now. I do not care if she gets her old ass out of the house and out of our lives for good since she has caused more harm than good already. With a soft knock on the door, I pushed it open and meandered myself through the open space I had left between my figure and the door. All eyes turned to me the moment I entered."Yeah, here comes the home wrecker!", Francesca was fast to say the ill words to me."Excuse me?" I cautioned not because I hadn't heard what she said but because I wanted to be sure she was referring to all that statement to me in resentment. I liked to see her upset and her anger gives
"What in the devil's name is he doing here?" The question came out bluntly from my mouth. "Did you say something?", Teo asked, his eyes daggering into my soul like he was searching for something he had lost a few days ago."Never mind. I guess I have a lot on my mind to think of, you running the company and all". I lied, I was smooth at it so it doesn't take anything from me at all. He stared into my soul one more time before turning to face the waiter who had brought all that he ordered. He didn't even know I was a red wine kind of girl. My smile spread across my face while I stared at the bottle of wine placed before me while the corner of my eyes still roamed the side of the room where Dominico was seated. The food looked nice, a big plate of grilled shrimps and chicken. The lasagna on the other plate had a good amount of vegetables just the way I like it."This place is lovely". I was commended."I'm glad you like it. I told you on our way here remember!"He was quick to remind me
The red dress stopped just on my knees exposing my straight legs. The back had an opening that revealed a good amount of my flesh. Maria was around as usual to help me with my boy, they were already bonding as a good mother and son should be and I am happy about it. When Teo's car pulled up in front of the building, my heart skipped for a moment not sure if i wanted to really get into this with him but he seemed bent on getting what he wants and for the sake of grandpa, i had to do all this to make him happy, but being Teo's wife was the last thing on my mind. I peered from the window at his daring feature, tall, muscular body stuck perfectly to his well tailored tan suit. He had a red pocket filler making us a match. I looked over at Maria who was just seated on the bed with Goi in her arms like some newborn."He is here I suppose". he statement was not akin to a question in any way,she knew it had to be him because at this point no one would come to my family home unannounced. "It'
Leo had my things packed neatly into my travel bag. The trip was for a few days only. Shamefaced, I haven't been able to see my father. At least if this deal could pull through the Salvatore family would smile again. I walked hurriedly with the huge cigar dangling from my lips. Dragon and Sniper were going with me while Leo stayed behind. A corporate man doesn't have any business in a rough world like mine. Dirty games covered with piles of dollar notes. This mission was one of them. This time I had a suit on, at least the eyes that saw me coming would respect me without asking who I was. My boots clicked against the interlock as I headed to the car. The driver turned on the ignition and drove off the yard immediately. The words from last night still linger in my heart, my father thinks I have made a wrong decision by letting a woman make decisions for me. A soft sigh escaped my lips as I looked out the window. Dragon was beside me, his eyes stealing glances at me each time.“You kno