chapter 2

LYXARIA

It's been two weeks since I saw the handsome Mafia stranger. After him and his men had killed all the San Francisco Mafia he came back to the car. He did not even break into a sweat. I heard that all the men in the New York mafia soldiers are hot and handsome and their boss is the hottest. But from what I've seen the handsome stranger is the hottest.

I realized that I don't even know his name and he did not bother to ask me for mine.

After he asked me where to take me to. I directed him to Sage's house. Sage is my best friend for when I was little. We did almost everything together and she knows how much my father hates me. When I was Sage's house I got a call from my grandma. Apparently my stupid step mother Anna has told my grandma that I ran away from the house just to throw tantrum. That I was jealous because Lyra was able to get the contract I worked hard for.

My dad gave Lyra a high position in his company while I had to work from being the secretary of one of the mangers for almost 3 years before I finally got promoted to assistant manager.

An that was not the reason why I ran away. I ran away because once again Lyra sabotaged my work and my father thought I did it on purpose just to humiliate him. Like as if I'll ever hurt or disgrace my self just to bring his sorry ass down. He's just an insecure man.

My grandma made me promise that I'll return back to the house and I'll apologize to my father. I did the former but I'll never do the latter.

I won't apologize to my egoistic father just because I was asked to.

When I came back home Anna and her stupid daughter Lyra made it seem like they missed me and they were sorry.

I hate their pretense so much.

I've been in my room for two days now. Surviving on the snacks I hid in my cupboard. It's not like they will ever allow me to join them on the dinning table without raising an argument that will always lead to it being my fault.

I was getting tired of always putting up with them.

I knew my Father worked for the Mafia but he's not a Mafia soldier. Because if he was he would have had a bullet through his thick head because of his greed and his lazy ass.

He always complained that the Mafia are brutal and he won't be a part of them. But I saw a contract signing claiming the property of one of own of the Mafia soldiers. It will just be a matter of time before they come for him and I pray it's quick enough.

I'm not a saint. Infact I'm far from being a n5cie person. But I have morals. Something my step mother and Lyra never had and will never have.

I decided to go and get food from downstairs since I'm sure no one is awake any longer. I stepped out of my room when I heard a little talk coming from my father's room. I wanted to work away but I decided to go and listen to what they were saying.

"Who are you marrying her off to?" I heard Anna whisper softly.

"To the Mafia boss. I have to. Unless he's going to kill me." My father's whispering came next.

"Are you sure she will be safe?" Anna asked.

"That I'm not sure. The Mafia's boss father was a brutal man who always beat women and took them as toys. If he is anything like his father then I can't guarantee she won't get beaten up by him."

"So Lyxaria is going to marry the brute Mafia boss and be out of our lives?" I heard Anna say. I could feel the excitement in my voice. That's when I knew that my heart was beating extremely fast.

I walked away from the room and headed back to my room. I knew my father hates me but I did not realize he wanted me to suffer all through my life.

I laid on my bed and did not realize when tears began to fall from it. Is this how my life is going to end. Am I going to allow my father and Anna control my life. At this point I did not know what to do and I was so confused.

LEONARDO

"What do you mean Gerald Bishops claimed one of my properties" I asked Alfredo as I sat on my office chair that was facing the view of new York city.

"Apparently one of our men sold it out him."

"Bring the fool in."

A man entered into the office. I could see the intense fear plastered on his face.

"I'm really sorry boss. I just wanted to make some cash.i did not mean to betray you." He fell on his knees and began begging.

"You know the rules. You don not do business behind my back. So what are you going to do to ensure you don't get killed."

I tried to negotiate with him. Knowing fully well this is going to end up in one way.

"He gave out his first daughter as collateral. I can give you to her as a prostitute or a concubine. Whatever you want to do to her do it." He pleaded

I could feel the blood in my veins boiling. How dare him make a girl look useless.

I decided to hold it in.he's not going to survive this day any way.

"What's her name?" I asked him.

"Lyxaria Bishops. She's really pretty snd I'm sure you will enjoy her. Gerald has been trying to get rid of her and this seems like a perfect opportunity."

" So both you and Gerald are scum bags." He shook his head frantically.

I hate it when my men cower in the face of death. That just means they are scared and cowards.

I took my gun from my desk and I pulled the trigger. Right in his chest.

I could see the shock on his face as he fell down flat on the floor.

" Get him out of here and don't stain my carpet. I just got it changed." I ordered Alfredo.

After he dragged the lifeless body of the man outside Alfred came back in.

" Find out about the Lyxaria Bishops. Her father is a huge scumbag". Not less than my father.

Few minutes later he came back with a picture of the girl and when I saw her face I froze.

I guess we are destined to be little lamb.

" Set up a meeting with Gerald Bishops."

I told Alfredo as he nodded and left my office.

So her name is Lyxaria. I guess it's a blessing she has a scumbag as a father.

I could not help but smirk as I looked at the picture that was in my desk. It seems like the picture was taken a few years back when she was still in college. Her brown. Curly hair was let down her back. I stared at her hazel eyes that looked like it was about to trap my soul. She looked like a perfect masterpiece.

Let's see how things go then.

I kept the picture in my bottom drawer. I'm going to add more to this collection.

I chuckled silently.