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The Mafia's Wanted Desires. 66
ASHLEY"Okay, people, get to work!" I clapped my hands together with a wide grin on my face, subtly dismissing my editors. They mumbled greetings to me and soon filed out of the office, shutting the door behind them and I slumped onto my chair, spinning myself around. I kicked my heels off my feet, moaning at how good it felt not to have that death trap strapped to my legs.I threw my head backwards on the chair, sighing softly. God, no one said it would be so hard to run a firm. The past few weeks have been so draining. I leave home so early and get back late at night. Ivana told me that the first few months are always the hardest, because you have to put things in order and get everything going. And she was right. I couldn't afford a slip-up. I wanted everything to come out so nice.It was exhausting but I loved every bit of it.Heck, it still feels so unreal. Every day I walk in here to discharge my duties, it makes me question the fact that I, indeed, owned this place. It made me
The Mafia's Wanted Desires. 67
ASHLEYMy black manicured fingers moved swiftly on the screen of my phone, my lips stretched in a wide uncontrollable grin as I conversed with the girls on a group chat we had and often talked in. My hectic work schedule would agree with me that I desperately needed this Girl's Day Out. It's been a series of meetings with several editors during the week. I barely even got the chance to breathe throughout the week as all we did was to assess the samples of books that had been stuffed on our website, going through them to see the ones that were suitable for publishing, and boy, it's been a shitload of work. I wasn't going to pretend like I didn't enjoy every bit of it. I enjoyed it. Going through so many books which are distinct and unique in their ways, possessing alluring storylines, was so refreshing but it doesn't diminish the fact that it has been so exhausting and it occupied every bit of my time. It was the weekend and I didn't want to stay indoors since Arden had an impromptu
The Mafia's Wanted Desires. 68
ASHLEYThe beach was crowded but that was the fun of it! You get to feed your eyes with so many crazy things happening around you. Several people were hanging around, barely clothed. The females were in their colorful swimsuits and bikinis while the males were draped in shorts and flannel shirts of just shorts. They engaged themselves in various activities; diving and swimming in the water, hosting various picnics, and roaming around the place in cliques. The loud music blaring through the speakers that were far from being in sight aided the bubbly atmosphere. I couldn't help the smile that tugged at my lips at the sight of these people. Their energy was so contagious."And voila!" Dawn squealed, snapping out of my daze and I looked to my front, spotting the space I knew belonged to us. It was occupied by three sun loungers, a clothed plastic table with different cocktails on a tray, alongside a basket filled with snacks. I dropped my bag and took a seat on the recliner, taking off m
The Mafia's Wanted Desires. 69
MICAH"Where is she?"I demanded the moment I set foot into the penthouse, my unwavering gaze fixated on the muscular guard that stood against the wall, his arms crossed behind him, staring down at his feet."In her room, boss." He answered. I scoffed, sparing him a wary glance before I sauntered to the staircase, racing up the staircase. I took to the lobby, heading straight for her room. My hands came up to my tie, yanking it off. My blazer went off next. I undid my cuffs and popped a few buttons open, stopping right in front of the door that led to her room. I whipped out the keys in my pocket, inserting them in the keyhole and I twisted the door handle, pushing the door open. I stepped into the dim room, ensuring my senses were enhanced, and then proceeded to find the switch. My eyes darted around the grey-themed room, anchoring on her frame that was cuffed to the bed. My lips twitched in a sinister smirk and I prowled forward, assessing her seemingly still frame. I furrowed my
The Mafia's Wanted Desires. 70
JAXONI tapped my cigarette on my ashtray, driving into the compound. I pulled over in the garage, got out of the car, picked up the paper bag beside me, alongside my phone, and then I let myself out of the car, shutting the door. My eyes surveyed the compound that was crawling with guards. I peeled my gaze off them, heading into the house. The door was held out by the guard at the post, who threw me a curt bow. I didn't spare so much as a glance in his direction before walking past him like a breeze.I knew the living room would be void of workers by now, including the kitchen, and in a way, it made me less irritated. I ambled into the kitchen and fixed myself a steaming cup of black coffee, sauntering out of the kitchen. I made my way upstairs and stopped short at the lobby, weighing my options in my head. I looked down at my blood-stained shirt and hands, subtly shaking my head at the thought of going to meet Peach like this. I knew she would be asleep by now but it still felt so d
The Mafia's Wanted Desires. 71
JAXON"I am not cheap," He scoffed, giving a dismissive wave of his hands in the air. Duncan's eyes met mine from where he stood by the door, his hands folded behind me. I gave him a look, signaling him to stay his hands and he threw me a curt bow. My eyes drifted from his tall frame, reverting to the blonde-haired man that sat across from me at the conference table. His eyes twinkled with a determination that made my lips twitch in a smirk, causing me to apply pressure on the pen between my fingers as I clicked it non-stop.I was slouched on the swivel chair across from him, spinning around softly, my eyes trained on him, watching his every move like a Hawk, and then I saw it. The slight shift in his expression and the tiny sweat that broke out on his face, followed by a swift bob of his Adam's apple."I know what I am offering and I am not going to sell it for cheap. If you can't afford my price, then I'll find a buyer elsewhere." He said without mincing words, his eyes steadily on
The Mafia's Wanted Desires. 72
JAXON"What the fuck do you mean by you can't find the files?" I barked into the phone, my thunderous voice dripping with fury. I tucked my hand into the pocket of my slacks, maintaining a rigid stance as I stared straight ahead, clenching the phone tightly in my grip with a deep frown resting upon my face."Sir__""I don't care how you are going to do it. If you are going to turn the whole building upside down to find the fucking file, do it because if you don't, I will be sending your head on a platter as a souvenir to your fucking family,""Understood?" I demanded, my threats earning me a round of shaky silence from him. "Ye..yes, sir." He stammered."Now, get the fuck off my phone and get to work!" I bellowed, hanging up on him. I groaned out in frustration, raking my hands through my hair. I tucked my phone in my pocket, the soft clicking of heels behind me piquing my attention.I spun around, sharply and my breath got caught in my throat at the sight of her descending the stair
The Mafia's Wanted Desires. 73
JAXONI stepped out of the car and went to the other side, holding out the door. She sent me a sweet smile that had me grinning like a fool, slipping her small hands into mine. She couldn't conceal her shock when we heard the clicking of cameras, the bright lights flashing in our faces. Her expression faltered, fear crossing her face and gnawing at my heart. I slowly slipped my arm around her waist, pulling her to my side."Arden…" Her voice trailed off, anxiously. I turned to her, bending to her level and taking her lips in a soft, assuring kiss. She stiffened but slowly eased into it, a soft sound eluding her. I pulled away shortly after, breathing softly."Do you trust me?" I asked her."With everything," She answered and I knew she meant it with the sincerity that swirled around those pools of honey-brown orbs and something about those words warmed my heart."I have got you," I assured her, my eyes steadily on her. She stared at me for a moment and nodded afterwards, leaning into
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