All Chapters of The Mafia & The Queen Bee: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

“Hey, you okay?” I turned around to see it was Lucas who asked that question. “Yeah, I’m fine.” I huffed, turning back to look out at the garden while I leaned against the railing of the balcony, sipping on my coffee. I was feeling sleepy after all the work I did till late last night only to wake up super early today to get more of my work completed.My goodness! I’m becoming a freaking workaholic!Ha! As if… “I’ve noticed that you haven’t really been talking to me.” He remarked as he came to stand next to me. Already?

“I don’t think I’ve laughed so much in a while now.” Aunt Celine commented as she got up. “But it’s getting late now so we should all head to bed.” She sighed.  “You must be tired from all the travelling too. I have already prepared your usual bedroom.” I said as I got up with her.  “Thank you, Mia.” She hugged me. “No problem, Aunt Celine.” I smiled at her as we pulled away.  “Now, I know that after the whole day that you didn’t get to be alone, the two of you might be excited.” She started, giving us a look. “But please remember that I’ll be just down the hall.” She told us.  Oh god no!  There is literally zero excitement here! 

“We are just going to show our faces, let people know that I’m still alive and then go back home.” I told myself as I walked to my old friend, Tommy’s house with Archer by my side.I can already feel that something bad is about to happen here… But I had to do this.I can do this!The party in the house was in full swing with loud music disturbing the neighbours and drunk people all around. I plastered my usual bitchy smirk on my face as I saw a few familiar faces. “Mia! You came!” Nina exclaimed as she ran to me with Octavia. Here we go…“I had to!” I replied as they both hugged me and blew kisses and I did the same. This is the cliché of being fake!They then turned to Archer. “You brought the handsome devil with you!” Octavia said to me while she eyed Archer with a sly smile on her face as she bit her lip seductively. Sis, I think he’s been trained to ignore better women. He’s not going to be swayed by your pathetic attempt!“He’s going to take all the attention away from Tom

“Take care! And call me when you get there!” I said as I pulled away from the hug. “I will. You take care of yourself!” Aunt Celine told me. She turned to Archer. “Please take care of her for me.” She requested. “I will, ma’am. I promise.” He replied as he wrapped an arm around my shoulders. Dear lord! Why does this feel more than it really is?And why the heck did my stomach just do a somersault?!“I am trusting you with my eldest child, son!” Aunt Celine told him jokingly. Oh god! 

“You know, you should take a little break now.” Tony’s voice broke me out of my furious-typing-while-glaring-at-the-screen session. “I’m good. I don’t need a break.” I replied, sending him a curt smile for good measures. “Mia, seriously, you’ve been working for too long now!” He sighed. I sighed as I stood up from my seat and turned to him. He was my friend and he was actually concerned so I knew that I shouldn’t be rude to him. “I really appreciate the concern, T, but I’m fine.” I genuinely smiled at him.“Then go and eat your breakfast and lunch now!” He