Semua Bab Be My Slave: A Mafia Romance : Bab 11 - Bab 20

CATALINA The next few days were bliss for me. I was feeling ecstatic. My little revenge against Miguel was so sweet that I relived the memory in my head every hour. His facial reaction was priceless. I was glad I mustered up the courage to do it. But the problem is, I hardly saw Miguel after that day. I didn't know if he was genuinely busy or just trying to avoid me. What really goes on in the Mafia underworld? I thought he had minions to do all his bidding.I slammed the spoon on the table, “Ugh….I'm tired of making these useless breakfasts.”Gabriella eyed me from where she was standing. “You don't do anything around here. Quit whining.”“I know you don't like me.”“Correct.”I sneered at her, “but you can't do anything about it, can you?”“You're becoming awfully annoying these days. Better be careful with those wings or it might just get cut off.”“Are you threatening me?” “Is breakfast usually this noisy?” It was Miguel…..I turned and there he was, still in his night attire.

CATALINAThe ride home was silent. My hands trembled in my lap, but I refused to show fear in front of him. Miguel’s grip on the steering wheel was firm, his expression unreadable.He had killed a man. Just like that.And what scared me most?He felt nothing.The city lights blurred past as we drove back, but my mind stayed in that fight club, in that moment when the gunshot echoed in my ears, I've never experienced anything like that.“You’re quiet,” Miguel finally said, breaking the silence.I swallowed, staring out the window. “What do you want me to say? That I’m fine? That watching you shoot a man in cold blood was fun?”His lips curved slightly. “I didn’t do it for fun. Besides, you said you were bored, I've given you something to think about for a while.”“You think this is a joke?’“It's not Catalina. Someone tried to kill us.”“You could have handled that differently. Why choose violence?”Miguel’s grip on the wheel tightened. “Violence is the only language people like Alvaro

CATALINA The drive back from the beach was quiet. I stared out the window, my fingers absentmindedly tracing patterns on the glass. I was still thinking about what I said. About the man Miguel killed. About his world.“You’re awfully quiet,” Miguel finally said, his eyes remaining on the road.I turned slightly, then sighed. “Just thinking.”“About?”I hesitated before answering. “What happens after a year?”“You get your freedom.”I scoffed. “And then what? You just let me go?”“That was the deal, wasn’t it?”I shook my head. “You talk like this is just a business transaction, like it’s easy to just... walk away.”“It is. And I'm a man of my word.”I didn't respond. I thought maybe our time at the beach was a breakthrough in our relationship. We talked without arguing and I felt some sort of connection with him. There was more to Miguel and I wanted to find out.By the time we reached the estate, the sun had long since set. Miguel was watching me closely as I stepped out of the car

MIGUEL I couldn't sleep. Partly because I didn't want to have another nightmare and partly because of Catalina. Gradually, even though I didn't want to admit it, she was becoming more than what I wanted her for. I wanted her because I had desires. Now those desires ran deeper and they now seem to mean another thing. I didn't want my feelings for her to run deeper. I desired her sexually and it should remain like that. Catalina didn't belong in my world, she hated my world and I didn't want to keep her here, she deserved better than me…than this life. I feared she also felt something deeper for me and I didn't want to indulge her. It wouldn't end well for her. The next morning, she came again with breakfast. “You need to stop this.”“I don't know why you don't like having breakfast, but it's very important. Just a bite.”“I'm not having that.”Her face dropped. “Just a bit please.”“No.”“Okay I get it. Should I pack it for you.” She wasn't going to give up.“What am I, a kid?”

MIGUEL I threw one gun at Andrés. “There's a problem. I've gathered the gang. We need to leave Asap.”I glanced towards Catalina, her eyes were on Andrés. “Be careful Andrés!” she called out.So she was worried about Andrés, what about me? We got into the car, I hit Andrés lightly. “I told you to indulge her, not get too close.” “She's a lovely lady, boss.”“I know that.”“She's also very funny.”I glared at Andrés, “I know that too.”“She's a strong woman too.”“Enough! Are you falling for her?”Andrés chuckled. “You know I have my own chica boss. Wouldn't go close to yours.”“I know….but she's so free and friendly with you. It vexes me.” “Why did you tell me to teach her then?”“She wants to learn. I don't know why she wants to, but I also don't want to say no to her.” I admitted.“She wants to learn how to defend herself. She doesn't like going out with so many people.”“She only needs to endure for a year and she'll be free.”“If Pablo wants her now, do you think he'll let her