Share

The Mafia's Princess
The Mafia's Princess
Penulis: Renee

Chapter One

Penulis: Renee
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2021-04-15 22:07:57

Walking through the park, I gently caress my sweater to my sun-kissed skin. Red, brown, and orange leaves cover the ground. A light breeze blows through the air causing me a slight chill. The smell of fall invades my senses. Closing my eyes, I imagine living here and being free of all my problems.

My best friend Kate lives here. I, on the other hand, live in Hollywood. Just thinking of going back home puts me in a foul mood.

I know as soon as my little vacation is over, I'll be back to photoshoots, runways, and of course, the dreaded paparazzi.

Setting on a park bench near a small pond, I take out my tuna sandwich. I break it in two and feed half of it to the ducks. I can hear my agent now scolding me, and she's so damn bossy. If she had it her way, I'd only be allowed water. I'm not big by all means, but I'm not considered skinny in my profession either. I'm about a size eight.

Photographers consider me a dream, with my jet black hair, piercing blue eyes, high cheekbones, and plump lips. Hell, most people think of me like a dream, except for myself, of course. In my eyes, I'm just plain Jane. Modeling was never a profession I'd ever seen myself in. It just fell into my lap. My parents sent me to America for a different purpose.

Some days I wish people would see me as average; other days, I'm happy for my fame. As of now, I'm just plain and straightforward Tati, having a walk in the park.

A young teenage girl comes running to me, jumping up and down with a pen and paper in her hand. "Hey! Oh, my gosh, are you Tatiana Moretti?

I Debate if I'm going to own up to my fame or tell her she's mistaken. If I do own up to it, I'll be busy with pictures and autographs. Even wearing a scarf on my head and glasses doesn't always disguise my identity. I wish for once that someone would love me for me and not my image.

Trying my best to hide my Italian accent, a dead giveaway, I say, "No, I'm sorry you must be mistaken."

Her excitement falters, a frown replacing the grin she was wearing."Oh! I'm sorry. It's just you look just like this famous model I idolize!"

I almost want to tell her I feel bad for lying, but even I need a break from the cameras and fame."That's okay, darling I get that all the time."

She walks away, leaving me back to my thoughts. Why did I choose here, besides for my friend? Well, this is a sore subject, but I need to vent. My last breakup broke me; no, like really shattered me. He was a famous movie star named Jackson Black. He was my dream guy, shaggy brown hair, beautiful emerald green eyes, and a strong jawline with just a hint of stubble.

We were Hollywood's power couple. The worst part, I was going to marry him. Well, that was until I saw the tabloids of him kissing my arch-rival. I didn't even bother calling him. Instead, I called up my best friend, Kate. Now! Here I am, hiding away from the world in the heart of Ohio.

I figured no one would notice me here. I was wrong. My phone begins to sing the song, call me maybe—the annoying sound blaring through the speaker. Speak of the devil himself; I swipe my screen, clicking Ignore. I'm not ready to hear his lame excuses, well, not today at least.

I haven't dared pick up a tabloid. I can already picture what the headlines would say. Heartbroken, Tatianna was running from her fiance or something stupid like that. I swear those people have no life.

My phone starts ringing again; I look at the Caller ID; thankfully, it's Kate. "Kate?"

The concern is evident in her voice."Hey Tati, what are you doing? I just got home from work, and you aren't here."

I feel bad for not leaving a note, but I had to get out of there for a while. It felt like the walls were closing in."I'm sorry, Katie Bug, I just needed a walk to clear my head."

"Well, okay, but will you please just stay away from the tabloids?"

Sighing, I shake my head in fury. "What kind of trash are they printing now?"

"Nothing you need to worry about; I'll see you when you get home. I'm making tacos."

Smiling, I say," My favorite!" Which means somethings up. My smile instantly fades into a frown.

" Gotta go; I'll see you soon!"

"What are you up to, Ka..." Before I can finish my sentence, the line goes dead.

She's up to something. I know it. I pack up the rest of my lunch and begin walking out of the park. I find myself on a sidewalk full of people, all hurrying along to get to wherever it is they're going to. Being pushed this way and that way, I disregard where I'm going. Just as the crowd is starting to scatter, I walk into what feels like a human brick wall, causing me to fall, my basket of food goes flying.

A frantic voice calls out, "Miss; Miss, are you alright?"

I rub the back of my head. For some reason, it's sore as hell. Ugh, where am I? Looking up to get my boundaries, beautiful light grey eyes are staring back at me. Worry lines litter his face. Blinking, I stare for a few minutes, more lost in him. I notice he has shaggy blonde hair and a five o clock shadow. He's wearing a grey suit with a red tie. He looks to be in his early thirties.

I feel my cheeks burning; I imagine they must be a dark shade of pink. Stumbling over my words, I finally say;

"Yeah, I'm okay."

He reaches for my hand to help me up. "I am so sorry."

After getting my grounding back, I say;" No need to be sorry it was my fault,"

He reaches out his hand to shake mine. "My name's Axon Blaze; it's lovely to meet you."

Smiling, I grasp his hand. Firmly, I shake it. "It's nice to meet you too, Axon, but I really must be going now. Thank you for helping me up!"

Rubbing the back of his head, he sheepishly smiles."Wait! Would you maybe help me pick out flowers? I have a blind date tonight. My friend's setting me up, I know incredibly unusual, but I have no idea what a woman would want. It's been a while. Look at me over here just rambling; I'm sorry, I'm just incredibly nervous." He rakes his hands in his hair, his eyes refusing to make contact with mine.

I feel my cheeks grinning from ear to ear as I say, "No need to be nervous; of course, I can help you. The names Tatianna by the way." Usually, I'm not the type to go by my real name, but he seems trustworthy for some reason. It doesn't seem like he even knows who I am. He must not follow the tabloids.

With a grin on his face, and a gleam in his eye, he says, "Thank you, Tatianna, I appreciate this!"

Walking into the floral shop, we look around. The store has a wide variety of flowers. I only recognize a few daffodils, lilies, and a display of white roses—my all-time favorite flower at the very front of the store.

Axon looks around at the flowers on display. "Well, what kind of flowers does a woman like?"

Walking over to the display at the front of the store, I pick up one long-stemmed white rose and put the flower to my nose to inhale its heavenly scent. "I like white roses."

He grins like a schoolboy who has just gotten an A on a math test. "Great, I'll get her a dozen white roses." He walks up to the counter and asks the older lady working the cash register to place his order. She gets to work on gathering the roses and wraps them in plastic. After five minutes, he has his order in hand. He walks towards me, pulls out one long-stemmed, white rose from the bouquet, and hands it to me. With a toothy grin, he says, "Thank you for helping me."

Reluctantly, I take the rose. I don't want him to get the wrong idea. "I guess I better get going; my friend is expecting me for dinner. It was nice meeting you, Axon."

His eyes meet mine, and he grins like a Cheshire cat."Nice meeting you too, Tatianna. Has anyone ever told you how pretty your name is?"

Laughing, I smile, showing off my perfectly white teeth. " No, I can't say they have."I can tell he's nervous. He's rubbing the back of his neck and awkwardly avoiding my gaze.

"Well, it is a beautiful name for a beautiful girl."

I feel my cheeks flush bright red. "Why, Mr. Blaze, are you flirting with me?"

His face turns a blotchy red. "Well, I..."

I wave my hand away to clear the air. "Think nothing of it! I really must be going now. Enjoy your date!" I walk away before he has a chance to respond. It's better this way. I just got over a breakup, and I don't want to complicate my life any more than it already is; that and his friend's hell-bent on him setting him up on a blind date. If Kate did something like that, I would probably disown her.

I continue walking down the sidewalk in the opposite direction from which I have come. The street is busy, and cars are flying by in both directions. I spot a farmers market in a small alleyway on the way home and decide to stop for fresh apples. It's a perfect day to make a homemade apple pie. It's been years since I've baked.

Going up and down the row of fruits and vegetables, I search for Golden Delicious. They're perfect, just the right amount of sweetness.

I see an older lady with greying hair and green eyes smiling at me. She looks to be the one in charge. "Excuse me, mam, I'd like to buy these." I hold up a sackful of apples

"Okay, dear, that will be four dollars."

Smiling, I take out my purse and pull out a ten-dollar bill, handing it to her over the table. "Here you are, please keep the change."

The woman smiles back graciously, and I take my apples, putting them in my basket, and begin my journey back to my friend's apartment.

Bab terkait

  • The Mafia's Princess   Chapter Two Blind Date

    I reached Kate's apartment and found her in the kitchen, cutting up the vegetables for tonight's supper. My mood was a thousand times better than when I first arrived in Columbus; I couldn't help but wear a massive smile on my face." Hey Katie Bug!"Kate turned around from the counter long enough to greet me with a smile. "Tati! I thought I heard you come in. Dinner will be ready real soon!" She turned back around, busying herself plating the tomatoes.I walked over to the kitchen island and set the bag of apples down." Would you care if I baked an apple pie?"Kate washed the knife she was using and put it in the drainer by the sink. "Of course not! Help yourself to the kitchen. The ingredients you should need are all in the cabinet closest to the stove, butter is in the fridge, and my pots and pans are under the sink."My smile reached my eyes." Thanks, Kate!" I walked over to the cabinet to take out the ingredie

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2021-04-15
  • The Mafia's Princess   Chapter Three I Just Know It

    We sat down to make our plates. We were picking up the conversation from the living room. I found myself laughing and smiling—something I hadn't done in a while. I got the feeling Axon was perfect for me, it was too bad I just got out of a breakup, but we could still be friends, couldn't we?When the night was over, and I had walked him to the door, I found myself wishing for just five more minutes. I didn't want the night to end.He shuffled his feet at the door and ran his fingers through his short blonde hair."Well, it was lovely meeting you, Tatianna. Do you, maybe think, that I could take you out sometime?" You could tell he was nervous about asking the question.I smiled to reassure him and, maybe with a little too much enthusiasm, said, "Sure" Reaching out to him, I placed a peck on his cheek. Wishing I could turn it into more, but instead, I just said, "good night!" As I closed the door.Bracing my body against the door in a swoon-worthy pos

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2021-04-15
  • The Mafia's Princess   Chapter Four Distance

    Axons POV I'm glad I agreed to go on a blind date with Tatianna. Aiden was right; she's just what I needed to get my mind off of Becca. She must have thought I was a desperate fool. How was I supposed to know she was my blind date? I had felt bad that I knocked her down, and I needed a woman's perspective.It's been a long time since I've been on the prowl. Becca made sure of that. She was breathtaking, from her beautiful blonde hair to her sexy long legs. Some days I miss her, I miss us, but a part of me knew we wouldn't last. I gave her my best, but my best wasn't good enough. I know I shouldn't be thinking about her; a year is plenty enough time to get over her, but I can't. I don't understand how my love for her wasn't enough to keep her clean.She had her choice, and I've made mine. It's time I move on and stop living in the past. I miss her laugh, and I miss her smile. I miss her morning kisses, and the de

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2021-04-15
  • The Mafia's Princess   Chapter Five New Start

    Well, that may have been a dud. My first blind date and hopefully my last. I thought we hit it off. I even agreed to a second date. Yet Axon didn't call me. I guess there's a first for everything.The days are passing by rather quickly, and soon I'll be back in LA. As of now, I'm in Honolulu doing a bikini shoot. Not my favorite thing to model, but let's be honest, all women have their insecurities. At least after this photo session, I get to meet up with Kia. I haven't seen him in forever!We met in Hawaii, he was a stand-in model, and we've been inseparable ever since. He's like a total girlfriend. It just sucks he lives so far away. I've been begging him to move to LA for over a year, but he always shoots me down."Focus, Tati baby, the sooner we get this shoot done, the sooner we can all go home." The photographer calls out to me, interrupting my thoughts."Now show me beach vibes." He orders.I sit on this rock looking out at the

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2021-04-15
  • The Mafia's Princess   Chapter Six Chance

    The sun is beating down through the window of my little bungalow. Kia has me wrapped snuggly in his arms. He truly is my rock. After I left the club, he saw my emotional state, I may entirely be over Jackson, but my heart is not.We came home and overate on ice cream. Let me tell you, Ice cream and alcohol do not mix. I'm thankful for Kia.He begins to stir. "God who turned on the light, Tati, turn it off." He's never been a morning person, especially after a night of drinking."Kia, I can't turn off the sun. Get your lazy butt up, and let's go to the beach." I say while unwrapping myself from his death grip.He yawns and pulls a pillow over his face. "In a minute, Tati, I need my beauty sleep.""If you get anymore, I'll look like the beast next to you," I say jokingly."Fine, just know I hate you, now go get ready while I try to torture my eyes to open." His voice muffled from the pillow.I get up off the bed and walk to my dresser.

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2021-04-15
  • The Mafia's Princess   Chapter Seven Home Sweet Home

    They say absence makes the heart fonder, but that couldn't be true in this case. I walk in the home Jackson and I shared for a year, for the last time. The walls are white, and everywhere I look, I see him. This place was once my home, sweet home. But I can't take it here anymore. I walk through the hall into the bedroom; nothing here has changed. His dirty clothes still lay in a pile on the floor.I've been gone for almost a month, and it doesn't look like he's changed a thing. I grab all the suitcases I own and pack the rest of my belongings. I know since it's the morning, he won't be here. It's better this way. He's not ready to let me go, but I'm damn sure prepared to let him go.Before coming back to LA, I had my real-estate agent find and furnish a penthouse. That's where my best friend Kia and I will be staying. The best part is it's on the other side of the city, away from him. I finish packing and hear voices in the hall; it sounds like Jackson and a woman's v

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2021-04-15
  • The Mafia's Princess   Chapter Eight Second Chance

    Axons POVI sit in my home office and stare at the phone like it's about to burst in my hand. I know I need to suck it up and call her, but it's easier said than done.LA has been a new start. I'm getting into a routine. Becca's memory is further away, but I won't lie; I still think of her from time to time. Today I'm thinking of Tatianna. Aiden informed me that she's back in LA and I'd like to see her. The problem is, I'm not sure how to begin to ask her out.Don't get me wrong, I'm a strong, confident man when it comes to business, but it is a whole other subject when it comes to Tatianna.I dial her number before I can think to change my mind. Three rings and her sweet, soft melodic voice, sings through the phone."Hello!""Hi, Tatianna!" I say sheepishly."Axon, how are you?" Tatianna asks with a sense of glee in her voice. My confidence is coming back. Is she happy to be talking to me?“ Listen, Tatianna; I was

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2021-04-15
  • The Mafia's Princess   Chapter Nine Big Old Fat Regrets

    "OUCH!" My hand hit his face in one swift move; I don't know why I smacked him. I felt terrible; he was out of line, though. The guilt gnawed at me, so I kissed him and all of his pain away. I'm a complete mess. I know this for a fact, but Axon makes me have feelings I shouldn't have." Damn Tatianna, I'm sorry, I just." Before he could finish, I kiss him again and this time with more passion."Shhhh, don't say a thing. We can finish this conversation in the morning." Shutting the door, I began kissing him fearsomely.His hands in my hair, yanking me closer to him. My body is responding to his touch; my skin is burning like it's a thousand degrees. I feel my heart kick up fifty notches higher. I'm aching, to my core. It's been so long since a man has touched me in this way, and I've enjoyed it.He kisses and sucks my sweet spots along my neck. How does he know? It's like he can read me. My hands are scratching into his back. I wouldn't object to him takin

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2021-04-15

Bab terbaru

  • The Mafia's Princess   Chapter Sixty Five

    I pull up to the dimly lit brick building an hour later. Three Black SUVs are already there. Meaning I’m late.Running my hands through my hair, I take a batted breath. This is it. The men are waiting. We could end this. It’s all on how we play the game. My hand reaches for the door, I know I’m taking my time, but the thought of telling the Don the news has me stalling. Even though he is Tati’s father, he is still a stone cold killer. Although he is older and wrinkles cover his face, he has seen more blood than a blood bank. And his withered hands have held more life in them than most. He doesn’t take bad news well. The fact that it was one of my men that put the family at risk, has me worried. I enter the solid concrete room where Vito is waiting patiently with his hands behind his back. Two men are strategically placed on both sides of him. “Bendetto, my boy!” Vito walks over to me and pats me on the back. His eyes are bright. I let out a breath that I didn’t realize I

  • The Mafia's Princess   Sixty four

    Johnny stares back at me with a look of pure terror in his eyes. I can smell the fear mixed with blood. I walk towards him with a predatory glare. “ Johnny, Johnny, typical. I should have known you were the traitor.” “Mmmmm” Johnny wiggles against the ties that bind him. Sweat pours into his eyes. I rip the gray duct tape from his smile and smirk in satisfaction as he screams out in pain. His beard hairs pull along with the tape. “Bendetto you son of a bitch” Johnny bellows out. Swiftly I rear back and punch him in the mouth, blood pours out and he spits it back at me. I grab him up with a fistful of his black curly hair. And bring his ear to my mouth. “Now you listen to me, you son of a Bitch!” I growl out in frustration. “ One of us is going to walk out of here, the other in little pieces. You can either tell me what I want to know and I will end your miserable existence quickly and painlessly, or option two I take great pleasure in torturing every last drop of informatio

  • The Mafia's Princess   Sixty three

    Vito, Marco and myself are gathered around the antique Mahogany desk. I’m still not close to learning who is the traitor within the midst. It’s been a week and I’m going stir crazy. “Benedetto, if we wait any longer. Carl will take it as a sign of weakness. The family's fate rests on us taking the initiative.” Marco says as he walks up to the bookshelf with his hands behind his back. I can’t read his facial expression. But I know he is right. “Son Marco is right. We can’t hide. If you don’t act I will call the orders. Be warned that will risk an all out war. We don’t know who Carl has gotten too. I lost my best man. He was a traitor and I didn’t even know.” I rub my temples in frustration l know no matter who orders this attack, we are all screwed. “I have a traitor in my midst too. Vito no matter who orders the attack. Neither of us will have the upper hand. Give me a few days. Let my best men investigate. I will go down to the other warehouse and see to it person

  • The Mafia's Princess   Chapter sixty two

    Marco and I have finally made it out of the tunnel. My head has stopped bleeding and I am starting to feel the pain. I got a glimpse of myself in the car mirror. I could look a lot worse. We’re finally at the hideout. I took extra precaution to make sure we weren’t being tailed. As much as I want to get home, my family's safety is more important. I enter in the key code and prints to unlock the door. Just as I open the door I see a nine gauge pointed directly at me. “Don’t shoot.” I yell out. My final plea. Tati is going to shoot me. Tati lowers her gun, and lets out a sigh of relief. I wipe the sweat and blood from my brow. “Axon it’s you. I was so worried.” Tati says. Her eyes are swollen and it looks like she has been crying. All I keep thinking is I caused this. Everything that Tati has gone through is because of me. “Axon you’re bleeding, are you badly hurt? Come here and let me help you clean up and bandage your wounds.” The fight in me is gone and I am mentally and p

  • The Mafia's Princess   Chapter sixty one

    I pull the hidden lever on the floor and reveal a secret passageway. Dragging Marco with me down the slope, I tightly close the entrance. The fire above me burns, destroying everything my father built. Those things could be rebuilt, I only hope my men were okay. As soon as I get to the safe zone. I will be able to investigate and calculate the damage. I set Marco down. He starts hacking and coughing. The black soot is covering his face. We are both gasping for fresh air. My head is aching. If I would have stayed in that building for five more seconds I’m sure I would have passed out completely. Currently we were safe, but for how long? I should have known Carl would come after me sooner rather than later. How did the package make it past security? I scratch my head in frustration. For Carl to have delivered a bomb at the direct time I was there, there must be someone working for him on the inside. But who? I reach into my pocket and pull out my phone. Just as I thought

  • The Mafia's Princess   Chapter Sixty

    I’m sitting in the living room surrounded by family. Yet something is missing. Axon is off trying to end this war before it begins. It’s all hush, hush. I can’t help but to be frustrated. I can feel my nerves spark through my body. I never wanted this life. All my life I wanted to be a princess, but it turns out I am just not the type I’d hoped to be. Papa was right by keeping me from this life. As much as I love him, I don’t want my babies growing up in this type of lifestyle. I still have nightmares of the day the bomb went off. I try to clear it from my mind, but as soon as I close my eyes. The vivid image is there. I’m trying to put on a smile for Axon and the kids. I’ve been trying so hard to be the sister my brother needs, but deep down I’m just a scared little girl. The worst part is Axon has us all locked up, where nothing and no one can get to us. I feel so useless. “Tatianna are you okay?” Bianca asks with a small frown. “ I’m fine.” I try to give her a sma

  • The Mafia's Princess   Chapter Fifty Nine

    I gather my men at the compound. At this rate the element of surprise is over. We either attack Carl now. Or wait for his attack. Now that Mama has escaped and told us his plans there’s no chance he will try to meet me, and storm my compound. I could have Vito rally everyone else, but their forces have been weakened. Not to mention there is a rumor Carl is working with the Russians. They have tried to get their foothold in Italy for a while now, smuggling firearms and women. None of the families have stooped low enough to work with them. None until now. I look at the information that my men have been able to collect. Along with the map my mama drew by memory of Carl's house. The house is tighter than Fort Knox, and I’m certain Carl has beefed up security. As dangerous as it is I may have to activate my mole that I have hidden deep in the organization. I shouldn’t take all the credit Marco hid him there years ago. When he first took over the Amato family. He managed to get one in

  • The Mafia's Princess   Chapter fifty eight

    I stare at the crumbled statue in shock. All this time Paul accused Marco as the rat and it was him. Something told me there was something off about that guy. I reach for my phone to call Marco to gather only the best men, and do as the God Father asked.Only I'm interrupted by some unexpected visitors. Bianca comes into the room with her head lowered and Marco comes trailing in behind her. She doesn't even look at me,instead she goes straight for Mama and hugs her for dear life. My heart aches, this is a bittersweet reunion. I wish my sister would forgive me,but she's stubborn. Hell even Marco has forgiven me and he is the one I punched. I ignore the two's reunion and head straight over to Marco and whisper in his ear. "Marco, make the call and gather my men. The house needs to be swept ,and we need to be escorted to the safe house." Marco pulls away from me with a serious expression. "I'm on it boss!" He leaves the room in an instant to make the arrangement

  • The Mafia's Princess   Chapter Fifty Seven

    I stare at the two in shock. How could this be? The woman resembles Axon, but Axon’s mama is dead. I watch as her crinkled eyes look adoringly at him. I know I shouldn't meddle, but shouldn’t Bianca be here? I still have no idea what happened between Axon and his sister, but it’s high time for a family reunion. Discreetly I slip my phone from my pocket and snap a picture of the two hugging and send it. Bianca won't answer my calls, but just maybe this will get her attention. A few minutes later she replies. ‘Is that my Mom?’I type back a simple ‘yes’ and instantly she replies ‘I’m on my way.’I put the phone back into my pocket so I don’t draw attention to myself. My papa stares at the woman like he has seen a ghost. Eventually, Axon and his mother break apart. “Mama I thought you were dead!” Axon exclaims as tears of joy fall down his face. “I’m so

Pindai kode untuk membaca di Aplikasi
DMCA.com Protection Status